Ruthie does not do anything at half speed. She zooms through rooms, climbs anything she can get her paws on, and often stands up on her back paws to grab toys instead of jumping for them (why be normal when you can be a meerkat?) She's named after the Bojack Horseman character because her mom is Princess Carolyn (but they are not attached to their names)
We call her "speed bump" because she has a special talent for materializing right in front of your feet with zero warning. Her future family will need to master the shuffle-walk. She's great with other cats and obsessed with laser pointers and wand toys, so she'd thrive with a feline buddy who can match her energy.
Perhaps the best window into Ruthie's soul: she'll sometimes stand on one paw while making air biscuits with the other, purring loudly, but her eyes are already scanning the room, plotting her next move. She contains multitudes.
At night she switches modes and transforms into a dedicated cuddle bug, curling up as close to your face as possible. She's also a quick learner; she used to experiment with little chin and nose nibbles but picked up on “house rules fast."
Ruthie is looking for a home that can keep up with her adventurous spirit and also appreciate the soft, affectionate sweetheart underneath all that zoom.
Ruthie does not do anything at half speed. She zooms through rooms, climbs anything she can get her paws on, and often stands up on her back paws to grab toys instead of jumping for them (why be normal when you can be a meerkat?) She's named after the Bojack Horseman character because her mom is Princess Carolyn (but they are not attached to their names)
We call her "speed bump" because she has a special talent for materializing right in front of your feet with zero warning. Her future family will need to master the shuffle-walk. She's great with other cats and obsessed with laser pointers and wand toys, so she'd thrive with a feline buddy who can match her energy.
Perhaps the best window into Ruthie's soul: she'll sometimes stand on one paw while making air biscuits with the other, purring loudly, but her eyes are already scanning the room, plotting her next move. She contains multitudes.
At night she switches modes and transforms into a dedicated cuddle bug, curling up as close to your face as possible. She's also a quick learner; she used to experiment with little chin and nose nibbles but picked up on “house rules fast."
Ruthie is looking for a home that can keep up with her adventurous spirit and also appreciate the soft, affectionate sweetheart underneath all that zoom.
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Our adoption process is designed to thoughtfully match you with the cat who best fits your lifestyle, home, and experience level. We encourage questions and open conversation - we’re here to guide you every step of the way and help you feel confident and prepared to welcome your new family member.
Our adoption process is designed to thoughtfully match you with the cat who best fits your lifestyle, home, and experience level. We encourage questions and open conversation - we’re here to guide you every step of the way and help you feel confident and prepared to welcome your new family member.
More about this rescue
Whiskered Away is a small, volunteer-run 501(c)(3) rescue rooted in Philadelphia and built entirely on heart. Founded in 2026 by longtime animal advocates, we came together after seeing too many cats - and too many caregivers - falling through the cracks.
Our work centers on Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), caring for community cats, ethical rescue, and education. We believe in meeting animals where they are, supporting the people who love them, and creating sustainable, compassionate solutions that make a lasting difference.
We may be small, but every life we touch matters deeply to us. We grow intentionally, never losing sight of the personal commitment behind each rescue. Volunteers, fosters, adopters, and donations are what make this work possible. Every foster home creates space for healing. Every adopter gives a cat the safety and love they deserve. And every contribution helps us continue providing consistent, responsible care for the animals that depend on us.
Whiskered Away is a small, volunteer-run 501(c)(3) rescue rooted in Philadelphia and built entirely on heart. Founded in 2026 by longtime animal advocates, we came together after seeing too many cats - and too many caregivers - falling through the cracks.
Our work centers on Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), caring for community cats, ethical rescue, and education. We believe in meeting animals where they are, supporting the people who love them, and creating sustainable, compassionate solutions that make a lasting difference.
We may be small, but every life we touch matters deeply to us. We grow intentionally, never losing sight of the personal commitment behind each rescue. Volunteers, fosters, adopters, and donations are what make this work possible. Every foster home creates space for healing. Every adopter gives a cat the safety and love they deserve. And every contribution helps us continue providing consistent, responsible care for the animals that depend on us.
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