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My name is Hen-rieta!

Posted over 9 months ago | Updated over 5 months ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Approve Application

5

Meet the Pet

6

Sign Adoption Contract

7

Pay Fee

Adoption fee: $175

This helps Scruffy Paws Animal Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Calico or Dilute Calico
Age
3 years 2 months old, Young
Sex
Female
Pet ID
Hair Length
short

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My personality

My story

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

Meet Hen-rieta — the Foster House Matriarch with a Heart of Gold

After over 400 days in her foster home, Hen-rieta has earned her title as the resident queen (and gentle enforcer) of all things kitten. At just under 3 years old, this stunning calico beauty may have raised her own babies long ago, but she never retired from mom duty. Now she lovingly grooms, snuggles, and gently supervises every new kitten that passes through—offering baths, comfort, and the occasional polite reminder of “house rules.”

Hen-rieta’s journey started in a large cat colony, where she was trapped just two days before giving birth. Despite her rough beginnings, she’s never had an aggressive bone in her body. Though she’s shy in new environments and won’t be the first to greet you, this girl adores love once she feels safe. Loud purrs, soft rubs, and couch cuddles become her daily love language. She can even be held for short periods and will reward patient adopters with loyal affection.

Hen-rieta’s ideal forever home will give her the gentle transition she needs—starting her off in a small space (like a bathroom or dog crate) to help her feel secure. Once she’s settled, you’ll discover her favorite hobbies: snuggling with her kitty friends, getting gentle pets, and watching endless hours of CatTV from the best seat in the house. In fact, every morning after she finishes breakfast, she hops up in front of the TV and patiently waits for her foster mom to turn on her favorite YouTube Cat Games channel—she doesn’t like to miss her shows!

She’d love to be adopted with one of her foster friends— Foxy Whiskers, Frankie, Gus, or Josh—but she’d also thrive with any calm, friendly resident cat.

Hen-rieta is the rare mix of nurturing, sweetness, and quiet courage. Ready to welcome this calico queen into your home? She’s been waiting for someone just like you.

Please be sure to read a cat's full bio before applying! We do our best to keep bios updated as we learn more about each cat or as circumstances change. The bio is the best place to find the most current and important information about their needs, personality, and ideal home.

Thank you for your interest in adopting from Scruffy Paws Animal Rescue! If this post is still up, we are still accepting applications for this cat(s)/kitten(s). There's no need to email us about availability, just submit an application if you're interested! For more information about our adoption process, please visit our website: https://scruffypawsanimalrescue.org/about-adoption/

All adoption fees include:
- Spay/neuter surgery Adoption Process
- Microchip
- Rabies and distemper vaccinations
- Proof of FIV/feline leukemia testing
- Flea treatment & deworming
- A veterinary exam

Please Note: Scruffy Paws operates by appointment only and is not open to the public. Many of our cats and kittens are in foster homes, so for the safety of our fosters and adopters, an approved adoption application is required before scheduling a meet-and-greet.

Ready to apply? Submit an adoption application on our website here:
https://form.jotform.com/250234822801145
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
Warwick, RI 02886
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Include previous pets' medical records and landlord approval with your application

2.

Interview

3.

Home Check

4.

Approve Application

5.

Meet the Pet

6.

Sign Adoption Contract

7.

Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process is detailed and takes time because we strive to match each adopter with the perfect cat while ensuring our cats find the best possible homes.

Please be sure to read a cat's full bio before applying! We do our best to keep bios updated as we learn more about each cat or as circumstances change. The bio is the best place to find the most current and important information about their needs, personality, and ideal home.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

You must have an approved application before meeting our cats. This is for the safety of our cats, fosters, and adopters.

More about this shelter

Scruffy Paws Animal Rescue is dedicated to the rescue of stray and abandoned cats and kittens from the perils of life on the streets. Our comprehensive program includes rescue, shelter, medical care, and physical and emotional rehabilitation all in preparation for their adoption into loving forever homes. We believe every cat and kitten deserves to be healthy and loved.

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