Pixie: A Resilient Soul with a Gentle Heart
When Pixie arrived at our rescue in January 2025, she had just been pulled off the streets, her tiny frame fragile, her skin ravaged by mysterious wounds, and her spirit weary but intact. We didn’t know much, but we knew this: she deserved a second chance.
She bravely faced vet visits, endured the sting of cleaning treatments, and showed her gentle nature through it all. Despite a stubborn skin infection that resisted steroids, Pixie never stopped purring. She accepted belly rubs, melted into snuggles, and even wore her soft floral collar (begrudgingly at first) so her healing ointments could do their job.
We watched this precious girl transform. By May, two of her deep wounds had closed. By June, all that remained was a single small patch—proof of her resilience and of the love she received. Through it all, she never lost her sass or sweetness. She gave nose kisses freely, greeted me when called by her name, and turned her collar into a head pillow like the clever queen she is.
Now, Pixie is ready—not just to be admired, but to be loved. Her skin is healed, her energy is high, and her cuddles are unmatched. She’s proof that even the most vulnerable creatures can blossom with care and compassion. She doesn’t want pity—she wants a home by herself, one that sees past her scars to the beauty inside.
Pixie is around 4–5 years old, mellow, affectionate, and adorably quirky. She is the kind of cat who changes you, and she’s ready to change someone’s life for the better. Can you be Pixie’s happily ever after? The adoption fee is at your discretion and is a donation to our rescue. Manatee, Hillsborough, Sarasota, and Pinellas counties only. Please apply to adopt her ONLINE and fill out the Adoption application at https://www.duetteanimalrescueteam.org/online-adoption-application. . Thank you for caring.
Pixie: A Resilient Soul with a Gentle Heart
When Pixie arrived at our rescue in January 2025, she had just been pulled off the streets, her tiny frame fragile, her skin ravaged by mysterious wounds, and her spirit weary but intact. We didn’t know much, but we knew this: she deserved a second chance.
She bravely faced vet visits, endured the sting of cleaning treatments, and showed her gentle nature through it all. Despite a stubborn skin infection that resisted steroids, Pixie never stopped purring. She accepted belly rubs, melted into snuggles, and even wore her soft floral collar (begrudgingly at first) so her healing ointments could do their job.
We watched this precious girl transform. By May, two of her deep wounds had closed. By June, all that remained was a single small patch—proof of her resilience and of the love she received. Through it all, she never lost her sass or sweetness. She gave nose kisses freely, greeted me when called by her name, and turned her collar into a head pillow like the clever queen she is.
Now, Pixie is ready—not just to be admired, but to be loved. Her skin is healed, her energy is high, and her cuddles are unmatched. She’s proof that even the most vulnerable creatures can blossom with care and compassion. She doesn’t want pity—she wants a home by herself, one that sees past her scars to the beauty inside.
Pixie is around 4–5 years old, mellow, affectionate, and adorably quirky. She is the kind of cat who changes you, and she’s ready to change someone’s life for the better. Can you be Pixie’s happily ever after? The adoption fee is at your discretion and is a donation to our rescue. Manatee, Hillsborough, Sarasota, and Pinellas counties only. Please apply to adopt her ONLINE and fill out the Adoption application at https://www.duetteanimalrescueteam.org/online-adoption-application. . Thank you for caring.
Once we have received your adoption application, we will contact you as soon as possible.
2.
Interview
3.
Home Check
In certain circumstances, we may do a video walk-through.
4.
Meet the Pet
5.
Approve Application
6.
Sign Adoption Contract
7.
Pay Fee
Then take pet home.
Additional adoption info
All our cats are chipped with our address. In case one of our adoption pets goes missing, the chip will refer back to us as a safety measure.
All our cats are chipped with our address. In case one of our adoption pets goes missing, the chip will refer back to us as a safety measure.
Go meet their pets
You can meet our pets by appointment only, after a phone interview.
You can meet our pets by appointment only, after a phone interview.
More about this rescue
We founded the Duette Animal Rescue Team (DART) in 2020 in Manatee County. DART is a volunteer-based animal welfare organization dedicated to rescuing former domestic and exotic pets such as prosimians and cats with behavioral challenges. We learned about the plight for exotic pets held in captivity and lack of understanding of the care they need as wild animals. We support causes that advocate for the conservation of these species in the wild in their native countries. By working with a network of zo's, private owners, zoo staff volunteer advocates, foster caregivers, local veterinarians, trainers, and shelters,
DART strives to rescue animals and provide these animals with behavioral rehabilitation and care. We catch cats to assist with the management of stray cat overpopulation in the community. We rehabilitate the cats so that we can put them up for adoption and have a better quality of life. For example, cat litter box training and socialization.
We founded the Duette Animal Rescue Team (DART) in 2020 in Manatee County. DART is a volunteer-based animal welfare organization dedicated to rescuing former domestic and exotic pets such as prosimians and cats with behavioral challenges. We learned about the plight for exotic pets held in captivity and lack of understanding of the care they need as wild animals. We support causes that advocate for the conservation of these species in the wild in their native countries. By working with a network of zo's, private owners, zoo staff volunteer advocates, foster caregivers, local veterinarians, trainers, and shelters,
DART strives to rescue animals and provide these animals with behavioral rehabilitation and care. We catch cats to assist with the management of stray cat overpopulation in the community. We rehabilitate the cats so that we can put them up for adoption and have a better quality of life. For example, cat litter box training and socialization.
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