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Smokey C12688

Smokey C12688
Smokey C12688
Smokey C12688
Smokey C12688
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Smokey C12688

Animal ID
RSMN-A-12688
Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Sex
Male
Weight
2.9 lbs
Age
0Y / 2M / 0W
Adoption Fee
$250
Attributes
AffectionateEnergy level highGentleIndependentLap petLitter Box TrainedPlayfulTimid / Shy
Meet Smokey! This handsome little guy may have started out shy, but he has come a long way and now he’s often one of the first kittens to come running over to say hello. He’s curious, playful, and full of goofy kitten personality.

Smokey loves to play with his siblings but is perfectly happy entertaining himself, too. Wand toys and anything he can leap after are favorites, along with the three-way tunnel, motion toys, and batting a ball around. He also has his own special way of playing with his people—he’ll climb all over you for a game of “get my finger while I get your foot!” He loves following his person around and keeping tabs on whatever they’re doing.

When playtime is over, Smokey is an expert napper and can apparently fall asleep just about anywhere. The kitten tower and window seat are favorite spots for catching some shut-eye.

Smokey can still be a little shy when something is new, but once he feels comfortable, his curiosity takes over. He has only met other pets through a screen door so far, so introductions to new animals should be slow and thoughtful.

Smokey is fully litter box trained and would love a home where he can keep exploring, playing, and showing off his wonderfully goofy personality. He may be shy one minute and brave the next, but he’s always ready for his next adventure!
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Mom & Me eligible! Adopt Smokey at the regular adoption fee and add their mom, River, for just $25. Search for her name to view her profile.
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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.
 

NOTE ABOUT BREED LABELING: Visual breed identification of dogs is unreliable and usually inaccurate. So, for most of our adoptable pups, we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each dog or puppy as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not by breed label.

Please read the following general requirements carefully before submitting an adoption application. While this criteria is our typical standard, we understand all situations are unique! Don’t be discouraged if you don’t feel you meet one of these bullet points – feel free to submit an application anyway, so we can discuss your situation with you.

  • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Submitted applications must be filled out fully and factually.
  • All applicants must reside in the state of Minnesota or its bordering states, unless a special exception has been made. Please email us at info@ruffstartrescue.org if you would like to discuss the potential for an out of state adoption.
  • Consider how you’ll manage an isolation period and be sure all existing pets are up-to-date on vaccinations and other routine health care before bringing a new pet home. An isolation period would be good for allowing that animal to settle in and learn the routine.
  • Please be aware of any rental/association or homeowners’ insurance restrictions you may have before applying. Such limits may include breed restrictions, number of pets allowed, weight requirements, etc.
  • All adopted animals must live indoors with their families and always be monitored closely when outdoors for their safety (with the exception of working cats).
  • We do not allow any medically-unnecessary surgical procedures, such as declawing; defanging; debarking; or cropping/docking (of tails or ears) to be conducted on any animal adopted from our rescue. 

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