Meet Marmalade (formerly Willow), a soft-hearted orange girl starting a fresh chapter. She came into rescue because she wasn’t getting along with the other cats in her previous home. Since being in her foster home, after slow, thoughtful introductions to a calm feline companion, she’s doing great with other cats.
Her previous owner describes her as affectionate, cuddly, and loving — especially with dogs! She’s litter box trained, good with children of all ages, and comfortable around dogs. That’s a pretty wonderful combination.
Right now she’s been with her foster under a week so she's still pretty timid. It’s only been a few days, and big changes can feel overwhelming. She hasn’t shown any aggression — she’s simply taking her time to feel safe. For a sensitive cat, that’s completely normal. The right home will understand that the first few days (or even weeks) are about patience and gentle reassurance. What we do know is that she LOVES Churu! Once she settles in, we expect she’ll be the kind of cat who quietly appears beside you and melts into your lap.
If you have a calm home and a little patience to offer while she finds her footing, Marmalade may be the sweetest companion you didn’t know you were missing. Marmalade is from an owner surrender.
Meet Marmalade (formerly Willow), a soft-hearted orange girl starting a fresh chapter. She came into rescue because she wasn’t getting along with the other cats in her previous home. Since being in her foster home, after slow, thoughtful introductions to a calm feline companion, she’s doing great with other cats.
Her previous owner describes her as affectionate, cuddly, and loving — especially with dogs! She’s litter box trained, good with children of all ages, and comfortable around dogs. That’s a pretty wonderful combination.
Right now she’s been with her foster under a week so she's still pretty timid. It’s only been a few days, and big changes can feel overwhelming. She hasn’t shown any aggression — she’s simply taking her time to feel safe. For a sensitive cat, that’s completely normal. The right home will understand that the first few days (or even weeks) are about patience and gentle reassurance. What we do know is that she LOVES Churu! Once she settles in, we expect she’ll be the kind of cat who quietly appears beside you and melts into your lap.
If you have a calm home and a little patience to offer while she finds her footing, Marmalade may be the sweetest companion you didn’t know you were missing. Marmalade is from an owner surrender.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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