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My name is Rusty!

Posted over 7 months ago

Cared for by Whiskers
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Meet the Pet

3

Interview

4

Home Check

5

Approve Application

6

Pay Fee

7

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $120

This helps Whiskers with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Longhair/Domestic Longhair
Color
Orange or Red
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
792
Hair Length

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

ADOPT RUSTY! Rusty is one of our special needs boys! He has moderate CH (cerebral hyperplasia) which means he is a bit unsteady on his feet and has balance issues at times but it doesn't hold him back in the least! Rusty is playful with a silly, tiny but mighty attitude. He loves lower cat trees and would do best in a non-carpeted home. His condition is neurological, it is not degenerative nor does it cause him pain. He just needs some special accommodations and he will repay you with a great amount of love & joy.

He does require a low entry, high back and sides litter pan, puppy pads around his box as sometimes his balance challenges can cause him an occasional spill. However, he uses his box & pad faithfully and is a great boy! Rusty has great cat manners! We would actually include his litter box and cute teepee loves to nap in!! Rusty would prefer to be your one and only. He's a sweet boy who's been waiting for a stable home that can stay in communication with us and give updates! He needs a human who will spend time with him outside, who has a very secure backyard, fully fenced that has time for supervised visits outside.

HE LOVES his supervised outdoor time and hops like a little deer! He would also love a single level catio. Rusty has out of control movements so young children who can't predict them and try to pick him up might get accidentally scratched but we're easily able to handle him wound-free and he tolerates nail trims though his nails should be kept a bit longer for balance. He is a curious, intelligent boy who wants to constantly go and explore, but he makes time for cuddles everyday. Rusty is very sweet and deserves all the loves! He will be your fav Netflix buddy! Loves to sleep under the blankets too!
Rescue
Whiskers

Contact info

Pet ID
792
Contact
Address
Bountiful, UT 84010

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

We accept applications online and in person at events. Applications are accepted on a first-come basis.

2.

Meet the Pet

We require an in-person meeting with potential adopters and one of our adoption specialists. All members of the family should be present.

3.

Interview

Interviews can be conducted via email or in person and may happen before, after or during the in-person meeting with the pet.

4.

Home Check

Home checks may be completed at the discretion of the interviewing adoption specialist.

5.

Approve Application

6.

Pay Fee

7.

Take the Pet Home

A follow-up contact will be made by an adoption specialist 1-3 days post-adoption and again at 10-14 days.

Additional adoption info

We are an all volunteer staffed rescue. Typical response times are less than 12 hours; however, please allow up to 72 hours for a response.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Our adoptable pets can be viewed at West Bountiful Petco or Farmington Station Petco.

Bountiful Petco:
181 North 545 West
West Bountiful, UT 84087

Farmington Petco:
120 Station Park Way
Farmington, UT 84025

More about this rescue

Whiskers Mission

Our goal is to minimize the euthanasia of high-risk pets in Utah. Three actions we focus on to help us achieve this goal are as follows.

Reducing the number of unwanted pets through spay and neuter programs.

Keeping pets in homes by providing education and resources.

Rescuing and adopting out pets from shelter partners.