Domestic Mediumhair kittens & cats in Cambridge, Minnesota

Precious is precious! She loves her TLC! She’s fine with other cats or alone!

Spearfish is a quiet, gentle soul who prefers to observe the world before fully stepping into it. She’s soft-hearted and sweet, finding comfort and confidence through the presence of other cats. Around feline friends, her curiosity shines—she’ll explore, play, and snuggle up for peaceful naps. Humans are still new and a bit intimidating for Spearfish, but she’s making slow, steady progress. She appreciates calm environments, predictable routines, and people who respect her space. Like Cheyenne her sibling, she has excellent litter box habits and settles nicely into daily rhythms. Spearfish isn’t a lap kitty and may never demand attention, but her subtle personality and quiet companionship make her incredibly special for someone who understands shy cats and the joy of earning trust over time. Spearfish is not bonded , but she would love to be adopted with Cheyenne or into a home with another confident, friendly cat who can help her feel safe and brave. Sometimes the most meaningful bonds are the ones you earn. If you have a patient heart, a cat-friendly home, and a resident kitty looking for companionship, Cheyenne and/or Spearfish could be a beautiful addition to your family. Spearfish is from a stray surrender with 3 siblings.

BIxby is from a local shelter. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. 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.

Cheyenne is a shy but confident young kitty with a thoughtful, observant nature. He’s the braver of his siblings and often takes the lead, helping other cats feel safe just by being himself. While he isn’t ready for hands-on affection yet, his curiosity and growing confidence show just how much potential he has. Cheyenne absolutely thrives around other cats and strongly prefers feline companionship over human interaction at this stage. He enjoys playtime, exploring his environment, and settling in for cozy naps—especially when another cat is nearby. If approached too quickly, he may give a gentle, claw-free swat to communicate his boundaries, which we admire as excellent self-advocacy. He’s doing wonderfully with routine, eats well, and has excellent litter box manners. With patience, calm energy, and a cat-savvy home, Cheyenne may continue to blossom and possibly welcome gentle affection on his own timeline. Cheyenne is not bonded , but he would love to be adopted with Spearfish or into a home that already has a confident, friendly kitty to help him feel secure. Sometimes the most meaningful bonds are the ones you earn. If you have a patient heart, a cat-friendly home, and a resident kitty looking for companionship, Cheyenne and/or Spearfish could be a beautiful addition to your family. Cheyenne is from a stray surrender with 3 siblings. 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 Misty!! This sweet baby lady is looking for her forever home! She's an approximately 2-month-old kitten! After being found as a stray, Misty quickly settled into life as an indoor kitten. She loves to play with her toys and siblings. She is a huge fan of playing with strings. When the mood strikes her, she will zip up and down the halls chasing balls or other rolling toys. After a full day of playing, Misty will be found curled up next to her person for naptime. She also will be close by for bedtime, preferring to cuddle up with you at night. Misty was rescued from life on the streets of Houston by a Good Samaritan. She is now ready and excited to have a furever home! Mistina is from out of state. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. 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 Peanutbrittle! Peanutbrittle is a soft, fluffy beauty with the gentlest soul to match. When she first arrived in her foster home, she preferred observing the world from the safety of her cozy cat tree hideaway. New places can feel a little overwhelming for this sensitive girl, but with time and patience, her confidence continues to grow. Once she feels safe, Peanutbrittle truly blossoms. She leans into head pets, adores back scratches, and quietly soaks up your affection. She isn’t quite comfortable being picked up yet, but she’s making progress at her own pace. Even when unsure, she remains calm and gentle—never biting or scratching—just a quiet girl learning to trust. Peanutbrittle would thrive in a patient, understanding home that gives her the time she needs to settle in and shine. A confident feline friend could be a wonderful role model, as she has peacefully coexisted with other cats. She has lived around large dogs before, but since being chased wasn’t her favorite pastime, she would do best with a calm, cat-savvy dog and slow, proper introductions—or in a dog-free home. This sweet girl may take a little time to come around, but for someone willing to let her unfold at her own pace, Peanutbrittle will be a quietly devoted companion. Peanutbrittle is looking for a forever home that offers patience, understanding, and the time she needs to fully settle in. In return, you’ll get to watch a shy little girl grow in confidence and become a gentle, steady presence in your home. Peanutbrittle is from an owner surrender with her sister.