Tripper

9/8/26 Update! (New video!) Trips is still with us. He is not a gentle cat. He is not particularly snuggly, and doesn't really care to be petted. And he really shouldn't be housed with most other kitties (keep reading for more info). That said, many people are enamored by this little dude when they stop by the SPIN home. He is a macho guy, quite cutely pushy when he wants something (to get out of his cage, attention, or some treats). Occasionally has some funny little crazy eyes that can sometimes seem to glow and go in multiple directions at the same time. I am not sure I would trust sleeping in the same room as him until I really got to know him well (he seems like he might find attacking your toes to be a fun thing to do at night). That all said, Trippy is one of the most interesting and unique felines I have ever encountered. Smart as a whip and highly food motivated, I just started clicker training him and he is already great at it (see the newest video). Why is he still here then? Many people want to be able to cuddle with their new kitty. This is not Tripper, at least not yet. I think he would be the perfect pet for a single person or couple, living a fairly chaos-free lifestyle, who is okay with (and patient and tolerant of) a fascinating cactus for a pet. And my sincere belief is that after a few months, you would drop us a line telling us that we were wrong all along and that Trippy was a delightful love bug once he had a place of his own (just don't pet his belly when he rolls over lol). <br/><br/>7/24/26 Update! Just a quick story... Trippy continues to be a delightful riot of a cat. One day, as he was stomping around the SPIN home trying to get Sue's undivided attention, one of the volunteers opened the front door. And wouldn't you know it? The Tripster bolted outside! Sue in a panic (she may pretend to ignore him, but she loves the little rugrat), ran to the porch. Where she found Trippy waiting there for her to pick him up and bring him back inside. So much for every wanting the outdoor life again! <br/><br/>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/>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/>----------------<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. The hardest part is providing proof that you either own your home or that your landlord approves you having a cat, other than that it is easy! Find it here: <br/>www.straypetsinneed.org/adoptions/adoption-application.<br/><br/>Don't worry if you do not hear back from us right away! We are all volunteers and sometimes it takes a bit to get through everything. If you see a cat on our website, then it is still available for adoption! Just swing by the SPIN home during open adoption hours and you can meet your potential new kitty then. <br/><br/>All of our available cats are listed at: www.straypetsinneed.org/adoptions/adoptable-pets. <br/>All SPIN cats are up-to-date on their vaccinations, are spay/neutered, are microchipped, and have had a veterinarian examination prior to adoption. <br/><br/>We look forward to meeting you and your family!

9/8/26 Update! (New video!) Trips is still with us. He is not a gentle cat. He is not particularly snuggly, and doesn't really care to be petted. And he really shouldn't be housed with most other kitties (keep reading for more info). That said, many people are enamored by this little dude when they stop by the SPIN home. He is a macho guy, quite cutely pushy when he wants something (to get out of his cage, attention, or some treats). Occasionally has some funny little crazy eyes that can sometimes seem to glow and go in multiple directions at the same time. I am not sure I would trust sleeping in the same room as him until I really got to know him well (he seems like he might find attacking your toes to be a fun thing to do at night). That all said, Trippy is one of the most interesting and unique felines I have ever encountered. Smart as a whip and highly food motivated, I just started clicker training him and he is already great at it (see the newest video). Why is he still here then? Many people want to be able to cuddle

9/8/26 Update! (New video!) Trips is still with us. He is not a gentle cat. He is not particularly snuggly, and doesn't really care to be petted. And he really shouldn't be housed with most other kitties (keep reading for more info). That said, many people are enamored by this little dude when they stop by the SPIN home. He is a macho guy, quite cutely pushy when he wants something (to get out of his cage, attention, or some treats). Occasionally has some funny little crazy eyes that can sometimes seem to glow and go in multiple directions at the same time. I am not sure I would trust sleeping in the same room as him until I really got to know him well (he seems like he might find attacking your toes to be a fun thing to do at night). That all said, Trippy is one of the most interesting and unique felines I have ever encountered. Smart as a whip and highly food motivated, I just started clicker training him and he is already great at it (see the newest video). Why is he still here then? Many people want to be able to cuddle with their new kitty. This is not Tripper, at least not yet. I think he would be the perfect pet for a single person or couple, living a fairly chaos-free lifestyle, who is okay with (and patient and tolerant of) a fascinating cactus for a pet. And my sincere belief is that after a few months, you would drop us a line telling us that we were wrong all along and that Trippy was a delightful love bu