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Rusty

Male Kitten Domestic Shorthair Small

Little Rusty is just a baby who had to grow up too fast. Rusty was found in a yard trying to hunt geese at 4 months old with no litterma... show more

Little Rusty is just a baby who had to grow up too fast. Rusty was found in a yard trying to hunt geese at 4 months old with no littermates or mother in sight. Goose hunting wasn’t going so well for him and he was brought to the SPCA to make sure he got all the food, warmth, and love he needed. He knows his size isn’t very intimidating, so he hisses to try and keep himself safe when you first approach him. He is being very brave and accepting gentle pets in the community room while nestled into the cat tree. He has been well- mannered with the other cats, and even seeks them out for comfort sometimes; he’s just a kitten, after all. Rusty isn’t ready to be a social, playful kitten. He didn’t have time to learn how to play while he was outside, he was just trying to survive. He doesn’t quite understand that being held is a safe thing, and would prefer you start with soft, gentle pets on his rump and behind his ears. He’s made slow and steady progress with people and has even started leaning into scratchies! Despite his skittish behavior, Rusty is not mean. He is just a baby who has had to protect himself all his life. He is still learning that the world isn’t hard and scary. He needs someone who understands he will need significant time to adjust and is patient enough to show him the love and compassion the world has to offer. show less