Butternut, a Adoptable mixed breed in Elk River, MN image 1/3

Butternut

Young
Male
Small

Tabby
Domestic Medium Hair

About Butternut

Elk River, MN

Breed

Tabby&Domestic Medium HairMix

Physical Traits

Young

(1-3 years)

Male

Small

(0-6 lbs)

Tabby (Orange / Red), Orange / Red

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Vaccinated:

Yes

Butternut’s Compatibility

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Butternut's Story

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.

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.

How To Adopt

Butternut was listed as Adoptable by Ruff Start Rescue

How can I adopt Butternut?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Ruff Start Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Butternut is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Ruff Start Rescue for details on the pet.

When can I meet Butternut?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Ruff Start Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Butternut, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Ruff Start Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!

Ruff Start Rescue's Adoption Policy

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. Interested in adopting from Ruff Start? Read on to learn about our standard adoption process. Please use this as a guide as you begin your journey to finding a new family member. https://ruffstartrescue.org/adopt/

Our Mission

Our vision is simple: We strive for a world where every companion animal has a safe and loving forever home and their family has the knowledge and resources needed to give them the life they deserve. Because of this, we’ve made it our mission to do whatever we can to make that a reality for animals and their people who are...