Buster Domestic Short Hair Warwick, RI

Hello, my furiends! There's a special little guy we want you to meet, and his name is Buster. Buster is a 1-year-and 3-month-old grey and white male kitty. He came to Scruffy Paws from our friends at Providence Animal Control Center. He was found abandoned in an apartment just a depressed, dehydrated, emaciated mess. He was taken to their shelter but refused to eat for a week, completely shutting down. PACC asked for some assistance, and Buster was sent to live with one of Scruffy Paws' top foster mamas - and what a difference a whole lotta love and patience have made for this boy!

With help from his foster mama and his foster friend, Ghost (also available!), Buster realizes that not all humans are bad! Buster is an attention seeker and will jump in your lap for cuddles, but on his terms, of course. He does not like being picked up, and while he enjoys getting pets, you have to stick to his head. You will know when you made it into his circle of trust - expect him to come up to your face and squish that big wet nose of his into yours! We hear he gives the best kisses...

Buster is picky about his dry and wet food, but he LOVES his Greenies! His favorite activity is napping in the sun and following around his bestie, Ghost. You can often find them playing and wrestling. Ghost has been instrumental in helping Buster come out of his shell. We suggest giving Buster a private room or area in your home where he can become comfortable. It may take some time for him to open up and feel safe, especially because he was abandoned. It has been a couple months since being in his foster home and it is remarkable to see Buster's transformation! Buster will need a home with another friendly young cat to help him with his abandonment issues. If looking to adopt more than one kitty, this Ghost Buster duo would be phantasmic! A quiet home is prefered, without children or dogs. Buster isn't a fan of being alone and he asks if his new human can be a homebody so they can hang out, catch sunbeams together, and couch cuddle.

A little snippet of Buster when he first came to Scruffy!

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Thank you for being so interested in adopting from Scruffy Paws Animal Rescue! If you see this post, we still accept applications for this cat(s)/kitten(s). Please refrain from emailing us regarding availability.

All adoption fees include spay/neuter surgery, microchip, rabies and distemper vaccinations, proof of FIV/feline leukemia testing, flea treatment, deworming, and an exam by a licensed veterinarian.

Our shelter hours are by appointment only and are not open to the public. Many of our cats and kittens are located in foster homes. An adoption application MUST be submitted and approved before meeting our cats/kittens. We do this for the safety of our fosters and potential adopters.

Our adoption process includes the following:

1. Adoption Application
To be considered for this cat(s) or kitten(s), you MUST complete an adoption application:
- Through our website (preferred) at www.scruffypawsanimalrescue.org/
- Email a copy to scruffypawsanimalrescue@gmail.com
- Drop off a hard copy to either of our partner PetSmart locations (Johnston or North Smithfield)
- Mail a hard copy to Scruffy Paws Animal Rescue at 2944 Post Rd. Warwick, RI 02886

2. Veterinary Reference
Please call your vet beforehand to give permission to release records to our adoption team. Out-of-state adoptions typically require an exceptional veterinary reference and are at the discretion of our adoption team.

3. Proof of Home Ownership OR Landlord Approval
If renting, the landlord's contact information must be provided so our adoption team can seek approval.

4. Home Visit
Please make sure you are located in our vicinity. We are based in Warwick, RI. Due to COVID-19, we are conducting virtual home visits until further notice.

**Please note: Our volunteers try their hardest to contact every applicant in a timely manner but are often overwhelmed with a high volume of applications. Please allow up to two weeks for a response. We ask you to please be considerate and refrain from sending multiple follow-up emails or submitting duplicate applications.