Calico kittens & cats in Monticello, Minnesota

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Meet Apple Cider, the sweetest, most gentle mama you’ll ever meet! This lovely lady has been taking care of her six rambunctious kittens, and she’s done it with such grace. Her little ones climb all over her like she's their personal jungle gym, and Apple Cider never complains—just watches over them with endless patience and care. Apple Cider may be a bit nervous around people when they’re standing, but if you sit down nearby, she’ll come right over for pets and snuggles. As soon as she gets some affection, she starts purring instantly! She’s the perfect cuddle buddy, always happy to find a warm, quiet spot to curl up in after a long day of kitten-watching. One of Apple Cider’s most charming features is her extra toes—she’s a polydactyl kitty with six or seven toes on each paw! It makes her even more unique and adorable. If you're looking for a gentle, loving companion with a heart of gold, Apple Cider is your girl. She’s ready to find a forever home where she can continue being her sweet, affectionate self. Could that be with you?   Apple Cider is from a stray surrender with her 6 kittens. 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.   Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 7, 2024, 11:41 pm

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Mini is from a litter of six kittens born to a neighborhood stray. After living in a garage with her mom until she was weaned, she was trapped and brought inside along with her siblings and mother.  Mini is the smallest, and smartest of the litter! Named “Mini” as short for “Mini-me”, she is the spitting image of her wily mother. Mini was trapped last, and yet was the first to figure out how to escape. Her siblings watched her pinpoint the weak point in their cage just seconds after being placed inside, when they hadn’t been able to find it for over 24 hours.  Although very shy and prone to hiding, Mini loves to play. Her bigger siblings often steal the toys from her, but when she gets the chance she loves to chase balls at top speed and pounce on toys. You’ll often find her gazing out the window or tucked into a tiny hidden spot. Convince this kitty there’s nothing to fear and you’ll have the cutest little trickster you could find. Mini is from a stray surrender with 5 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. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 20, 2024, 3:06 pm

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. 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! Piglet is from a stray surrender with 4 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.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 7, 2024, 11:41 pm

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. 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! Pepper is from a stray surrender with her sister. 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. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 19, 2024, 8:55 pm

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. 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! Ginger is from a stray surrender with her sister. 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. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 19, 2024, 8:55 pm

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Hi, I’m Gamora! My name fits my personality because I’m a brave little warrior. I came into rescue not feeling so great but I am thriving now.    Yes those are thumbs you see, on both front and back paws. My foster family calls them my mittens.  I also have big eyes that are a really cool green just like the character I am named after.    I’m a big cuddle bug that loves to be held. I think their dog is pretty cool. I’ve met another cat and would be fine having a roomie.    I should not go to a home with young kids as I do like to use my mouth during play.    Let my foster mom know if I sound like the kitty for you!      Gamora is from a stray 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.   Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 21, 2024, 11:00 am

Very affectionate cat. Good with other dogs and kids. We just don't have the time to give him the attention he deserves. The cost of adoption includes a Pull N Scoop litter box with liners and waste receptacle, auto timed feeder and fountain water dispenser, and cat tree. I also have nail clippers for him as well.