Adopt

My name is Derp!

Posted 1 week ago | Updated 1 week 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 Mediumhair
Color
Black & White or Tuxedo
Age
Kitten
Sex
Male
Pet ID
21986835
Hair Length
medium

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 Litter box-trained

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 Derp, the happiest little guy you ever did see! This fluffy furball is a purr-fect blend of playful energy and cuddly affection, ready to bring endless joy to his forever home.

Derp is a true string-and-dangle enthusiast, with a passion for balls and the classic toy mouse. He'll keep you entertained with his energetic pouncing and adorable antics. When playtime is over, he transforms into a professional snuggler. Derp simply adores being held or curling up right next to you on the bed, always wanting to be a little bit "in your business" – in the most charming way, of course! He even has the quietest, most endearing little squeaky meow you'll ever hear.

This handsome boy has a gorgeous coat that will need weekly brushing to keep him looking his dapper best. He's also a discerning diner, preferring his meals to be wet food or a delicious mix of wet and dry.

You might hear whispers of past litterbox woes, but rest assured, Derp has been a perfect gentleman in his current and previous foster homes. His occasional past oopsies were likely stress-related, and as long as he has a clean, easily accessible litterbox in a calm environment, he's a pro!

Derp eats, sleeps, plays, and loves to be in the company of his humans. If you're looking for a constantly happy, affectionate, and playful companion who will always want to be near you, Derp is your guy!

 

Derp is from an owner surrender.

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.

 

Meet Derp, the happiest little guy you ever did see! This fluffy furball is a purr-fect blend of playful energy and cuddly affection, ready to bring endless joy to his forever home.

Derp is a true string-and-dangle enthusiast, with a passion for balls and the classic toy mouse. He'll keep you entertained with his energetic pouncing and adorable antics. When playtime is over, he transforms into a professional snuggler. Derp simply adores being held or curling up right next to you on the bed, always wanting to be a little bit "in your business" – in the most charming way, of course! He even has the quietest, most endearing little squeaky meow you'll ever hear.

This handsome boy has a gorgeous coat that will need weekly brushing to keep him looking his dapper best. He's also a discerning diner, preferring his meals to be wet food or a delicious mix of wet and dry.

You might hear whispers of past litterbox woes, but rest assured, Derp has been a perfect gentleman in his current and previous foster homes. His occasional past oopsies were likely stress-related, and as long as he has a clean, easily accessible litterbox in a calm environment, he's a pro!

Derp eats, sleeps, plays, and loves to be in the company of his humans. If you're looking for a constantly happy, affectionate, and playful companion who will always want to be near you, Derp is your guy!



Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.
February 4, 2026, 7:42 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21986835
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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