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Submit Application
Meet the Pet
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Take the Pet Home
Basil is a 6-month-old bundle of joy, with sleek, all-black fur and a cute little tuft of white on his belly. At first, Basil can be a bit shy when meeting new people, but with a little patience (and maybe a few treats), he’ll soon show you his true, playful, affectionate personality. He loves to play hunter and chase after wand toys. Exploring his surroundings is one of his favorite activities, and he's always ready to investigate new nooks and crannies. Once Basil feels safe, you'll discover just how affectionate he can be—curling up with you after a good play session or coming over for gentle pets. Basil is looking for a forever home where he can continue his adventures, share his love, and of course, be showered with treats! Could that be with you?
Basil is from an owner 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.
Basil is a 6-month-old bundle of joy, with sleek, all-black fur and a cute little tuft of white on his belly. At first, Basil can be a bit shy when meeting new people, but with a little patience (and maybe a few treats), he’ll soon show you his true, playful, affectionate personality. He loves to play hunter and chase after wand toys. Exploring his surroundings is one of his favorite activities, and he's always ready to investigate new nooks and crannies. Once Basil feels safe, you'll discover just how affectionate he can be—curling up with you after a good play session or coming over for gentle pets. Basil is looking for a forever home where he can continue his adventures, share his love, and of course, be showered with treats! Could that be with you?
Basil is from an owner 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.
Submit Application
Your application simply shows that you are interested in an animal; it is not a binding contract.
Meet the Pet
Your chosen animal’s foster home will reach out to you to discuss the pet you are interested in. If applicable, schedule a meet and greet!
Sign Adoption Contract
An Applications team member will send the electronic adoption contract to you to be signed. They will also request adoption fee payment.
Take the Pet Home
Once adoption agreement and payment are complete, you take your new pet home!