My name is Monarch!

Meet Monarch, a brave little adventurer with a heart as big as his curiosity! This spunky male orange tabby, with a dash of white on his belly and paws, may be shorter and stockier than his siblings, but he’s definitely not lacking in personality. At just 3-4 months old, Monarch is full of energy and loves to greet his human with excitement. When food is on the way, you’ll hear his sweet meows as he eagerly anticipates mealtime. Though he’s still working on getting comfortable with being held, Monarch enjoys short cuddles and is learning to trust. He can be a bit nervous around new people but with time and patience, he’s sure to bloom into an even more lovable companion. Ready to watch Monarch grow and shine? He's sure to steal your heart!

I just joined my foster family and we are still getting acquainted with one another. Once they learn more about me, they will add more information here!

Monarch is from a stray surrender with 3 siblings. 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.