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My name is Boop!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 2 days ago

Cared for by Ruff Start Rescue
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Meet the Pet

3

Sign Adoption Contract

4

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Brown Tabby
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22095600
Hair Length
short

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.



The Bestest Boy Boop

Boop is a 5-year-old tan tabby with striking green eyes, a gentle demeanor, and a quietly loving soul. He may be a little shy at first and likes to take his time getting comfortable, but once he knows you, Boop becomes your calm shadow and devoted companion.

This handsome boy isn’t a lap cat and isn’t especially playful or interested in toys, but what he does love is being petted, soaking up attention, and sharing peaceful moments with his people. He happily sits right next to you, rubs his head against your forehead, and shows his affection in sweet, understated ways. When he’s content, he has the cutest little purr that says it all. Boop especially enjoys belly rubs and gentle affection.

Boop doesn’t love being picked up, though he does tolerate it. He seems to be a cat who waits to be sure people are kind before fully trusting, and once that trust is built, his affection truly shines. He is eager to please, intelligent, and has a calm, reassuring presence that makes him a wonderful companion for a quiet home.

Sadly, Boop’s previous owners moved and left him behind. Despite this, he remains gentle, patient, and full of love, ready for a fresh start with a family who will never leave him again.

Boop did test positive for FIV, but FIV-positive cats can live long, happy, healthy lives with proper care and regular vet checkups. Many live just as long as non-FIV cats and make incredible companions.

Boop is looking for a safe, loving home where he can feel secure and cherished. If you’re searching for a mellow, affectionate cat who will be by your side (not necessarily on your lap), Boop may be the perfect match for you.

One big thing about me you should know is that I have Feline Immunodeficiency Virus but please don’t let that scare you away from adopting me! Click here to learn more about Feline Immunodeficiency Virus.

Boop is from a stray surrender with his brothers. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract.

To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page.

If you are unable to adopt but want to help this animal and others in our care, you can donate to support the medical and veterinary needs of all Ruff Start Rescue animals.  

Want to adopt a kitten? We highly recommend you consider bringing home two instead of one! Adopting kittens in pairs has been proven to be beneficial for cats’ emotional and behavioral well-being and greatly improves the likelihood of long-term adopter happiness as a result. Adopting more than one kitten also reduces the risk of “Single Kitten Syndrome” (also known as Tarzan Syndrome), a symptom of under-socialization during a kitten’s most formative weeks. Kittens who are under-socialized may develop aggressive tendencies toward both other animals and humans as they grow, creating lifelong behavioral issues for owners.



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January 14, 2026, 1:12 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22095600
Contact
Address
PO Box 129, Princeton, MN 55371

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Your application simply shows that you are interested in an animal; it is not a binding contract.

2.

Meet the Pet

Your chosen animal’s foster home will reach out to you to discuss the pet you are interested in. If applicable, schedule a meet and greet!

3.

Sign Adoption Contract

An Applications team member will send the electronic adoption contract to you to be signed. They will also request adoption fee payment.

4.

Take the Pet Home

Once adoption agreement and payment are complete, you take your new pet home!

Additional adoption info

After adoption we’d love to remain a resource for you if you have questions or concerns you need help addressing with your new pet. Please reach out to us at adoptionfollowup@ruffstartrescue.org if we can be of any assistance.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Ruff Start Rescue is a foster-based rescue, meaning no animals are available at the Princeton, MN office for public viewing or adoption. All animals in our care reside in foster homes with few special exceptions for our adoption center animals, who are housed at our partnering facilities temporarily before adoption. To meet a Ruff Starter you may be interested in adopting, please submit an adoption application on our website.

More about this rescue

Ruff Start Rescue is a foster-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit companion animal rescue that primarily serves communities throughout the state of Minnesota, as well as states in the south with severe pet overpopulation. We rescue stray, neglected, abandoned, and surrendered dogs and cats as well as ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, and other critters. Most of our work is accomplished by a complex network of volunteers, fosters, and supporters, all of whom come together to save thousands of animals each year.

Since our inception, we’ve firmly believed that a home is usually a far more desirable environment than a shelter or a kennel for most companion animals in need of a forever family. As a result, we rely nearly exclusively on volunteers to provide foster homes for rescued pets until they find their adoptive homes. Please note: this means no animals are available at our facility for public viewing.

Each pet in our care is provided with routine vaccinations, spay/neuter procedures, microchipped, given internal and external parasite preventatives, and tested for common bloodborne pathogens such as heartworm and feline leukemia. Advanced veterinary care is provided to any animal that requires such services before adoption.

If you are interested in fostering, adopting, or volunteering, please fill out an applicable application at our website: www.ruffstartrescue.org.

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