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My name is Rufus!

Posted 23 hours ago

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Mediumhair
Color
Age
Young
Sex
Male
Pet ID
618818
Hair Length

My details

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:

Meet Rufus 🐾 - A Sensitive Boy Seeking a Patient, Loving Home

Rufus is a sweet 1-year-old male 💙 who shares an incredibly close bond with his brother, Jamie 🐱. The two came from a home with a large colony of cats, which means they missed out on the early socialization that helps kittens feel confident with people. Because of this background, Rufus is very fearful in new situations and will need time to feel safe.

Rufus looks to Jamie for reassurance and comfort 🤍, and the two rely heavily on each other for security. They must be adopted together, as their bond is a huge source of confidence and stability for them both. You'll often find them curled up side by side, reminding each other that they're not alone.

Rufus will thrive in a calm, quiet home 🏡 with adopters who truly understand the patience and dedication it takes to help under-socialized cats come out of their shells ⏳. He will need space, gentle routines, and people who are willing to let him move at his own pace 🌿. Every small milestone - a relaxed posture, a curious peek, a brave step forward - will feel like a huge victory ✨.

Because of his sensitive nature, Rufus would do best in:

A quiet household with minimal foot traffic 🤫

Experienced cat guardians familiar with shy or under-socialized cats 🐾

No young children 🚫

A predictable, structured environment where he can adjust gradually 🛋️

Rufus may not be the boldest cat in the room, but with time and understanding, he has the potential to build deep trust with his people ❤️. For someone willing to offer patience and compassion, helping Rufus grow in confidence will be an incredibly meaningful journey.

If you're ready to give Rufus and Jamie the safe, loving home they deserve, they're waiting to start that journey with you 🐱🐱💕.
Primary Color: Grey
Weight: 5.034
Age: 1yrs 8mths 1wks
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
618818
Contact
Address
3339 Highways 3 & 95, Cranbrook, BC V1C 4H6

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Please note that in many of our provincial shelters renters are required to bring in copies of their strata council by-laws in order to be approved for adopting.

Please contact us at the shelter for any adoption requirements before visiting us to adopt so that you are correctly prepared to take your new family member home.

Go meet their pets

See our website at www.spca.bc.ca/EastKootenay for all of our current adoption prices, hours of operation, etc.

More about this shelter

See our website at www.spca.bc.ca/EastKootenay for all of our current adoption prices, hours of operation, etc.



The BC SPCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia. Through its locations and operations across the province the BC SPCA provides emergency medical care and sheltering for more than 37,000 animals each year. The society also conducts more than 4,600 cruelty investigations and provides a wide range of advocacy and education programs for domestic, farm and wild animals through its Provincial Office.

Our mission, vision and charter is at the heart of all we do to rescue, protect and care for animals. It is also the driving force behind our animal welfare and education programs.

Our Charter:



The BC SPCA Charter is the foundation that guides the work we do:

Whereas:

The world is inhabited by many species sharing a common ecosystem of air, earth, and water. We recognize and value our interconnectedness with all animals.

Therefore:

The BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for the animals of the world we share.



We pledge our energies to inspire and mobilize society to create a world in which all animals, who depend on humans for their well-being, experience, as a minimum, five essential freedoms:



1. Freedom from hunger and thirst

2. Freedom from pain, injury, and disease

3. Freedom from distress

4. Freedom from discomfort

5. Freedom to express behaviours that promote well-being.

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