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My name is Rascal!

Posted over 7 months ago | Updated over 3 months ago

Adoption fee: $150

This helps Friends of Felines with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Black (All)
Age
1 year 7 months old, Young
Sex
Male
Pet ID
Hair Length
short

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My story

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

Meet Rascal – Ready for a New Chapter

A fan of Rascal's has already paid his adoption fee, so all he needs now is a forever home!

Rascal has had a tough start to life, but this 1-year-old boy is finally ready for a chance at a real home—and he's looking for someone with the heart and patience to give him one.
Found alone as a tiny, sick, and injured kitten, Rascal spent his early months fighting to survive rather than learning to trust. His recovery took time, and while he got the medical care he needed, the lack of early socialization left him unsure about people. Still, he's made progress—especially lately. Volunteers who spend time with him report that he is curious and interactive, asks for pets, and enjoys playtime.
Like many cats stuck in a cage for too long, Rascal finds the confinement frustrating. He’s known to swipe and hiss when it's time to go back in—and honestly, we get it. It's likely his worst behavior is tied more to circumstance than character.
Rascal has feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), so his immune system is slightly compromised. However, he can live a full, happy life—even with other cats, as long as they get along. We can direct you to good independent resources to learn more about FIV.
We believe the shelter setting has stifled Rascal’s potential, and we’d love to see him in a calm, consistent foster or foster-to-adopt home where he can finally decompress and thrive. He needs an understanding cat person who will give him time, space, and gentle encouragement. In return, you’ll get the satisfaction of helping a once-forgotten, super handsome youngster grow into the confident cat he was always meant to be.
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Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
Stamford, CT 06905

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

If you are interested in meeting one of our cats, please fill out an online application as completely as possible at www.fofct.org
The adoption fee for cats over 1 year old is $150.
All of our cats are completely checked out by a veterinarian, vaccinated, microchipped, and tested for the FIV and feline leukemia viruses.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We don't have a shelter, but some Friends of Felines' cats and kittens are having sleepovers at Just Cats in Stamford or in foster homes. Friends of Felines is also proud to partner with Just Cats Veterinary Hospital, which has been providing veterinary care in our area since 1991. Their facility at 1029 East Main Street in Stamford has an adoption area inside the Just Cats Store on the first level. The Just Cats store and adoption area are open from 8am - 6pm Monday through Friday, and 8 am to 2 pm Saturday. If you would like to schedule a meet-and-greet with any of our cats or kittens, please start by filling out an application (available online at www.fofct.org).

More about this rescue

Friends of Felines is dedicated to helping homeless and forgotten cats in our community by working with our neighbors. We do this through a humane Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) program, rescuing strays, rehoming cats in bad situations, offering a responsible adoption program, and providing community education. Every cat we help is rescued locally. Based in Stamford, CT, Friends of Felines is a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit organization, recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3).

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