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Tripper

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Domestic Short Hair

About Tripper

Natick, MA

Breed

Domestic Short Hair

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Medium
(7-11 lbs)
Black

Behavior

Personality
Litter Box Trained, FIV positive, High Energy, adults and older children, Not Good with Cats
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
Yes

Tripper's Compatibility

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

  • This pet has bad compatibility with cats.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$275

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Tripper's Story

6/25/26 Update! Tripper is our Cat Of The Week, and to celebrate, we've posted a few videos showing some of Trippy's talents at following commands! Poor cat thinks he's a doggy! Tripper has become big man on campus at the SPIN home, and all of us volunteers love this super interesting kitty. If you could put up with his rough edges, he is quite entertaining with a giant amount of personality! Come visit Trippy this weekend! (Oh, by the way, we are just using his regular dry food in these videos. He is extremely food motivated if you can't tell!)<br/><br/>------------------------------------------------<br/><br/>Tripper is his usual big personality, chatty, demanding, and utterly amusing little self. My oh my the swagger on this kitty! I am working on training him to come, sit, up, go get it, and "pet" (meaning let me pet you). I use a handful of kibble and practice with him, one kibble per command. He is uncannily good at it! His mouthiness continues of course, so care should be taken when handling him. His potential adopter is going to have to want a strong-willed and probably nippy little dude. Don't be deterred! For the right cat person willing to look beyond his somewhat, ahem, questionable manners, this dog-like kitty is delightful and quite unique! And he wants nothing more than to have a household to be in charge of! <br/><br/>Keep in mind Tripper, while perfectly healthy, has tested positive for FIV, which means he probably should not live with cats that do not have FIV. This is NOT something that humans or other non-feline pets can catch! FIV+ cats may be more vulnerable to infections, so care to keep them indoors, vaccinated, and well-nourished are important. Many cats with FIV live normal, long, healthy, happy lives. Please ask your veterinarian for more information. <br/><br/>--------------<br/><br/>Stray Pets In Need (SPIN) has weekly open adoption hours where you can drop in and meet our cats at 5 Overbrook Terrace, Natick, MA Fridays 5-7pm and Saturdays/Sundays 3-6pm. <br/><br/>If you are thinking of adopting Tripper or any other of the SPIN kitties, before you come by consider first filling out an application to speed up the process:<br/>www.straypetsinneed.org/adoptions/adoption-application.<br/> <br/>All of our available cats are listed at: www.straypetsinneed.org/adoptions/adoptable-pets. <br/><br/>We look forward to meeting you and your family!

6/25/26 Update! Tripper is our Cat Of The Week, and to celebrate, we've posted a few videos showing some of Trippy's talents at following commands! Poor cat thinks he's a doggy! Tripper has become big man on campus at the SPIN home, and all of us volunteers love this super interesting kitty. If you could put up with his rough edges, he is quite entertaining with a giant amount of personality! Come visit Trippy this weekend! (Oh, by the way, we are just using his regular dry food in these videos. He is extremely food motivated if you can't tell!)

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Tripper is his usual big personality, chatty, demanding, and utterly amusing little self. My oh my the swagger on this kitty! I am working on training him to come, sit, up, go get it, and "pet" (meaning let me pet you). I use a handful of kibble and practice with him, one kibble per command. He is uncannily good at it! His mouthiness continues of course, so care should be taken when handling him. His potential adopter

6/25/26 Update! Tripper is our Cat Of The Week, and to celebrate, we've posted a few videos showing some of Trippy's talents at following commands! Poor cat thinks he's a doggy! Tripper has become big man on campus at the SPIN home, and all of us volunteers love this super interesting kitty. If you could put up with his rough edges, he is quite entertaining with a giant amount of personality! Come visit Trippy this weekend! (Oh, by the way, we are just using his regular dry food in these videos. He is extremely food motivated if you can't tell!)

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Tripper is his usual big personality, chatty, demanding, and utterly amusing little self. My oh my the swagger on this kitty! I am working on training him to come, sit, up, go get it, and "pet" (meaning let me pet you). I use a handful of kibble and practice with him, one kibble per command. He is uncannily good at it! His mouthiness continues of course, so care should be taken when handling him. His potential adopter is going to have to want a strong-willed and probably nippy little dude. Don't be deterred! For the right cat person willing to look beyond his somewhat, ahem, questionable manners, this dog-like kitty is delightful and quite unique! And he wants nothing more than to have a household to be in charge of!

Keep in mind Tripper, while perfectly healthy, has tested positive for FIV, which me

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How To Adopt

Tripper was listed as Adoptable by Stray Pets In Need of MA inc. (SPIN)
How can I adopt Tripper?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Stray Pets In Need of MA inc. (SPIN). 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 Tripper 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 Stray Pets In Need of MA inc. (SPIN) for details on the pet.
When can I meet Tripper?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Stray Pets In Need of MA inc. (SPIN) will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Tripper, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Stray Pets In Need of MA inc. (SPIN), and they'll be happy to help!

Tripper is from Stray Pets In Need of MA inc. (SPIN)

[Natick, MA]

Today's hours: 5 - 7PM
Location
5 Overbook Terrace Natick, MA, 01760

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