American Wirehair kittens & cats in Princeton, Minnesota

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Butternut came to us as a stray who found himself inside someone’s trap. He was very scared, shaky and hissed a lot. He has come so far and allows us to get close. He is starting to realize he is now safe and that there is always food and water so he no longer eats too much, too fast.   We have been able to pick him up and hold him for a little bit before he gets too scared. He is accepting head and chin scratchies and has showed us his motor! He is becoming more playful and no longer hides in the cat cave! With time, this little guy will make a great pet! And he has the cutest little face and showed us hit little meow now!  He’s come a long way in the short time we’ve had him!   Butternut is from stray surrender. 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.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 30, 2025, 1:51 pm

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Hi you all wonderful people! You all are here because you want to bring a lovely kitty to your life and family who can add sweetness and companionship to your life. Well, look no further!    I have so much love and snuggles and sweetness to offer and all I ask is in return is love and your time. I am as sweet as a kitty could be, with my very soft meows that I don't often say, I express everything through my headbutting, rubbing against your leg or arm, just jumping randomly in your lap and making myself cozy there and looking at you with beautiful eyes and loud purrs. I am a nugget of energy and love running around anything that rolls or drags or dangles (or just ..moves including you!)    I love keeping my space and litterbox clean and don't have accidents. I love my scratch pads and scratch posts. I love laying in the sunlight, warm places and blankets! I am just a petite love bug who is looking for a lot of love and a family to call my own. Would that be you?    Ducky does need to be adopted to a home with another playful cat    Ducky (formerly known as Bug because she loves chasing bugs in the grass) is from an owner surrender. 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.   Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 24, 2025, 11:41 am

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Meet Panda — the shy little sweetheart of the tuxie trio! Panda and her siblings were born outside to a feral mom and came indoors on 11/7 at about 7–8 weeks old. Since then, this gentle girl has been learning just how cozy and comforting the indoor life can be. She’s the most reserved of the group, but she’s also the first to purr once she feels safe—proof that she’s a soft little marshmallow at heart. Puffin and Panda complement each other beautifully, while still being social and affectionate with their foster family. They  can be adopted separately, but would love to encourage them as a pair if possible.  Here’s a sweet video of them together.  Panda has medium energy and loves quiet, sweet moments. Side and belly rubs are her favorite, and she’s happiest snuggled up with her brothers or settling in for a nice nap. She enjoys chasing toys, climbing, and wrestling during playtime, then curling up in an adorable tuxie pile afterward. She’s also fascinated by the fish game and nature videos on the tablet and communicates mostly with the cutest tiny chirps and trills. Panda has impeccable litter box manners, is crate trained, and faithfully uses her scratching post. Like her siblings, she may give a warning hiss when nervous, but she’s very gentle and allows petting and handling. She’s been around adults, a large kitten-savvy dog, and an adult cat. She might do well with a calm dog, and she will definitely benefit from having a confident feline companion to help her continue building bravery. He would love to be adopted with his brother Puffin.  Panda would love a patient adopter who enjoys watching shy kittens blossom. With time, kindness, and a friendly kitty role model, this sweet baby sister is sure to shine. Click here to see a cute video! Here’s a sweet video of Panda getting her purr on (volume up). Panda is from an owner surrender with 2 siblings. 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.Click here to watch a video of Panda.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.December 8, 2025, 9:35 am