Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Tortilla Chip believes every new room deserves a proper inspection. The kennel door opened, and instead of charging ahead or hanging back, he stepped out with quiet confidence and started making his rounds. Nose to the ground, he wandered from one corner to the next, carefully sniffing every inch of the room as though he'd been appointed the official quality control inspector. Nothing escaped his attention! Not the furniture, not the toys, and certainly not whatever his siblings happened to be doing.
Go watch Tortilla Chip, the Tiny Investigator on YouTube, then come right back to read more!
You'll see him happily exploring his surroundings, checking in with his siblings, and showing interest in the wand toy. One of the funniest moments comes when the feathered snake wand makes its appearance. Tortilla Chip gives it a look that says, "I'm not entirely convinced about this thing," before deciding he'd rather continue his own investigation instead. It's a perfect glimpse into his thoughtful, easygoing personality.
Estimated to be around 2.5 months old, with an estimated birthday of May 1, 2026, Tortilla Chip is a handsome all-black Bombay-type kitten. As with all rescue animals, his age and breed are our best educated guess!
Tortilla Chip is part of a litter of four kittens who came to Three Little Pitties and have been under our care due to exposure to panleukopenia. They've spent time safely quarantined while receiving excellent care, and now they're healthy, growing, and ready to experience home life for the very first time!
During our visit together, Tortilla Chip struck a lovely balance between curiosity and calm. He wasn't in any hurry. He simply explored at his own pace, stopping to investigate new scents, checking in with his siblings, and taking in everything around him. For a kitten who has spent much of his young life in quarantine with limited opportunities to experience the world, he handled a brand-new environment remarkably well!
Playtime quickly became part of his investigation. Springs caught his attention, and he happily joined in, batting and chasing alongside his siblings. The feathered snake toy, however, didn't earn quite the same approval. He gave it a cautious once-over before deciding it simply wasn't his style. Every kitten has preferences, and Tortilla Chip wasn't shy about expressing his.
Being picked up wasn't exactly his favorite activity, but he handled it with quiet politeness. He never hissed, scratched, or tried to bite. After a few moments, he simply let us know he'd rather continue exploring by gently squirming his way back to the floor. It was another reminder that he's still learning about people and that each positive interaction helps build his confidence.
Like the rest of his litter, Tortilla Chip has become comfortable spending time in a kennel because it's all he's really known while completing quarantine. Even so, he already shows signs that he'll settle nicely into home life. He approached new people with curiosity, adapted well to a brand-new room, and seemed eager to investigate everything around him. We think once he has a family, plenty of playtime, and the chance to experience everyday life outside of quarantine, his personality will continue to blossom!
Tortilla Chip would be a wonderful match for someone who appreciates a kitten that's curious without being over-the-top. He'll likely enjoy interactive toys, cozy places to nap after his adventures, and a family willing to let him continue discovering the world one careful sniff at a time. Another playful cat would likely be a welcome companion as he continues building confidence!
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Questions? Email casey@threelittlepittiesrescue.org
We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue run USDA certified transport system, ensuring every pet travel safely and comfortably with 24/7 care. Our transport includes drop off locations, in WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI and Canada (pick up in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY or Brattleboro, VT for Canadian adopters). You will have the opportunity to track their journey in real time, see photo updates, learn fun facts, connect with fellow adopters and fosters through our private Facebook event page!
Before the adoption is finalized, you will meet your pet through a video call, creating a fun and personalized experience!
The adoption fee is $600 and includes all vetting: FVRCP vaccines (minimum of 2), FeLV vaccines (minimum of 2), Rabies vaccine, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter, flea prevention, combo tested, extended medical such as dentals, eye surgeries, and orthopedic surgeries prior to adoption when suggested by our partner vets, a microchip with free lifetime registration, a health certificate deeming the kitty healthy for travel, cost of transport, and many priceless years of love and loyal companionship!
We proudly have over 17,000 successful adoptions and excellent Google Reviews:
https://g.co/kgs/UQ5Pyai. We care deeply about creating lasting matches between dog and family for long term success and take the time to ensure each adoption is a fit through our matchmaking process.
Three Little Pitties Rescue (3LP) wants to set you and your new family member up for success! In addition to a fully vetted furbaby you also receive other additional perks such as a code for a free bag of cat litter AND a code for 50% off a 2nd bag of litter from Catalyst Pet, coupons for a fun visit to Petco, and support through our Facebook Adopters group where you can connect with thousands of other adopters, 3LP volunteers, fosters and staff. We seek to adopt to families who understand that these are rescues and will require continued efforts but are well on their way to being the best kitties that they can be! We ask that you give them time (can take weeks to months) to decompress in their new home, do slow introductions to other pets and let their true personalities have a chance to come through.
The Greater Houston area faces one of the highest stray and overpopulation rates in the U.S. We’re a nonprofit on a mission—to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs at risk, while promoting spay/neuter outreach in the community. When you adopt, you save more than one life— the one you adopted, and the space opened up to save another.
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*Due to the rising cost of fuel and transportation expenses, there will be an additional $87 surcharge for transport.
DISCLAIMER – Breed type is determined based on general appearance and behavioral characteristics and cannot be guaranteed unless DNA test results were provided at intake