Adopt

My name is Merry!

Posted 1 week ago | Updated 4 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
Female
Pet ID
22152001
Hair Length
short

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
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.



Meet Merry, a sweet and self-sufficient mama cat looking for her forever home! This lovely lady is a truly independent spirit, but don't let that fool you – she has a very loving heart, especially when it comes to her son, Christmas. You'll often find her meticulously grooming, cuddling, or playfully wrestling with him, showcasing her gentle and attentive nature.

Merry isn't one to demand constant attention, but she's far from shy! She'll let you know when it's mealtime with an adorable little chirp. In the mornings, you'll find her eagerly awaiting her perpetually hungry self's breakfast, clearly very excited for her first meal of the day. After eating, she's off to find a window to look out of, where she can happily spend her day observing the world. After a while, she may come to you looking for a little attention, but only on her terms. She tolerates being picked up for short snuggles and absolutely adores a good butt scratch. She's also proven to be completely uninterested in our resident dog, preferring to avoid those with canine companions. While she's started to sit with our daughter after almost two weeks, she hasn't warmed up to those who regularly have the dog around.

This easygoing girl is perfectly content to spend her evenings relaxing on her own, making her an ideal companion if you're seeking a feline friend who isn't overly clingy. Merry has impeccable house manners, quickly adjusting to her environment and always using her litter box with precision. She's been a dream to care for, demonstrating her adaptable and calm demeanor.

If you're looking for a delightful addition to your family – a sweet, yet slightly aloof kitty who values her personal space but offers plenty of quiet affection – then Merry is the perfect match. She's ready to bring her charming presence and easy-going nature to a loving home!

Merry is from a local impound. 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.  



Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.
January 6, 2026, 6:47 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22152001
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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