DOB 9/15/25

Hey there, everyone! I'm Rusty, a sweet, gentle, and friendly red tabby fella who has such an easygoing personality that I even purr when I eat. I love to show off my soccer skills as I bat pompom balls and toy mice around the room like a pro. Plus I get along great with the other kitties in my foster home.

When I was about three months old, I showed up at future Foster Meowmy's community-cat feeding station. She quickly realized that I was a socialized kitten -- separated from my momma and/ or hooman -- who was much too young to be fending for myself. So, thank heavens, she brought me into the safe haven of her home. Although I was initially a little overwhelmed and unsure, my food motivation overruled my timidity, and I quickly gained confident trust in Foster Meowmy when she lavished me with yummy food and Churus treats.

Unfortunately, the consequences of surviving the hardscrabble life at such a young age became a reality when I tested positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV+), which I probably contracted from the deep bite wound from an intact male cat. (Unlike Feline Leukemia, FIV is NOT passed on "casually" by sharing food bowls and litter boxes with other household cats.) Being FIV positive means that I should live an average life span as long as my dental health is routinely monitored and prompt attention is given to any urinary-tract or upper-respiratory infections.

Now I'm ready to bring my kitten playfulness, laid-back demeanor, and enthusiastic anticipation of Churus to my forever family. Could that be you? Are you ready to experience the delights of having a ginger-boy as your loving companion? Then arrange to meet me today! I promise to leave tiny paw prints all over your heart.

HOPE ID 25-1220-C179

Rusty's $125 adoption fee includes spay/neuter, basic vaccines, microchip and registration, testing for FIV/FeLV, negative fecal test, and preventative treatment against fleas and parasites.

To apply online: http://www.homelesspets.net/adoption-forms/cat-adoption.php<br><br>If you have questions prior to filling out the application or want to find out which adoption site Rusty will be this weekend, email us at [email protected], and a volunteer will get back to you