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My name is Calypso!

Posted 1 week ago | Updated 3 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
Tortoiseshell
Age
Adult
Sex
Female
Pet ID
19797940
Hair Length
short

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Alert icon Not good with dogs
Alert icon Not 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.



Meet Calypso: The Mystical Queen of the Sea 

In the legends of the Caribbean, Calypso was a powerful goddess who ruled the waves. Our Calypso may be a bit smaller (and much fluffier!), but she is looking for a kingdom to call her very own. After two years away, Calypso has returned to our rescue, and we’ve discovered that this stunning girl is ready to retire from the "crew" life and become a solo captain.

The Legend & The Look

Calypso is a dilute tortoiseshell, sporting a coat of soft greys and muted creams that is as unique as a rare sea pearl. While the stress of her recent journey has made her coat a little dull, we know that with the right "treasure" (yummy food!) and a peaceful harbor, she’ll be back to her glowing, lustrous self in no time.

A Pirate’s Life for Her

Calypso is a clever girl with a few adorable quirks:

* The Treasure Hunter: She loves to "steal" toys and stash them around her condo. You’ll never know where she’s hidden her latest prize!

* The Siren’s Song: She has the sweetest, tiniest "mew" that she uses to call for attention or to let you know that her favorite wet food is overdue.

* The Solitary Sovereign: We’ve learned that Calypso isn't a fan of other animals. She found the "pirate crew" life with her sister a bit too stressful, and she is much happier as the only pet. She wants all the chin scratches and sunbeams for herself!

Navigating New Waters

Calypso is a sensitive soul. She can be a bit nervous around new people—especially adult men—but her heart wants to trust. She is looking for a patient human who understands that the best treasures aren't found overnight. Our vetting team is working with her to help her feel brave again, and she’s showing us more of that playful kitten spirit every single day.

If you have a quiet home and a patient heart, you might just be the one to unlock the deep devotion this beautiful goddess has to offer.

Are you ready to offer Calypso a permanent harbor?

Calypso is from an owner surrender. 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'd like to donate towards this pet's care, you can donate to our Animal Care Fund.   Our Animal Care Fund supports the medical and veterinary needs for all Ruff Start Rescue animals. You'll be able to enter this pet's name on the second page of the donation form.



Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.
January 3, 2026, 1:15 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
19797940
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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