Meet Gladis! At first glance, you might think you're seeing double-and honestly, you kind of are. Marlo and Gladis are two sleek black adolescent sisters with glowing gold eyes, big purr motors, and a sweet bond that keeps them side by side wherever they go. These girls are litter trained, …
Meet Gladis! At first glance, you might think you're seeing double-and honestly, you kind of are. Marlo and Gladis are two sleek black adolescent sisters with glowing gold eyes, big purr motors, and a sweet bond that keeps them side by side wherever they go.
These girls are litter trained, use their scratching post like pros, and are settling nicely into home life. When they first arrived, they were understandably unsure-especially of the resident 65-pound Lab mix who bounces around like Tigger with very enthusiastic ideas about friendship. It took some time (and bravery), but Marlo led the charge upstairs, with Gladis following a few days later once she decided it looked safe enough.
Marlo is the bolder of the two. She's confident, affectionate, and sports a very impressive motor. She loves attention and has even claimed a prime sleeping spot-right between the dog and her foster human-completely unbothered by the size difference. She quickly figured out that Buddy the dog is harmless and has started to play with him, much to his confusion that a cat 65 times smaller can be so bossy.
Gladis is more of a thoughtful observer and loyal follower. Right now, she prefers sleeping curled up in the dog bed on the floor "like a baby in a boxcar," but as she gains confidence, she's expected to blossom right alongside her sister. A one-pound cat learning to coexist with sixty-five pounds of bounce takes a little time, after all.
Together, Marlo and Gladis follow each other around the house, disappear for afternoon naps, and reappear when they're ready to say hello on their own terms. They're fun, curious young ladies growing into their personalities, with gentle hearts and big motors waiting to fully rev up in the right home.
Marlo & Gladis are looking for:
* A patient, loving home that understands confidence grows with time
* Adoption together-they're each other's comfort and courage
* People who enjoy celebrating small milestones and quiet victories
If you believe the best relationships are built on trust, patience, and a little humor-and you love the idea of two tiny shadows with synchronized purrs-Marlo and Gladis just might be your perfect pair.
Gladis tested positive for Feline Coronavirus (FCoV). FCoV is a common
virus in cats, often causing mild gastrointestinal issues. In some cases, it can lead to a more
serious condition called Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), a disease that can be fatal. FCoV is
not contagious to humans or other species, but it can spread between cats, particularly in
environments with multiple cats, like shelters or multi-cat households.
Gladis was found as a stray. 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.
