Mama Rona Domestic Short Hair Warwick, RI

Hello, my furiends! One look into Mama Rona's beautiful eyes, and you will be in love! Rona came to Scruffy earlier this year with her kittens (also available are Coco & Trix!), and she was surviving outdoors with her babies; who knows how many litters she had before coming to Scruffy Paws! Rescued, recuperating, and not returned outdoors - it turns out Mama is a sweet but shy girl, just over 2 and a half years old; this tabby has been enjoying the comforts of her foster home while she waits for her furever family. She comes right up to you and wants all the pets you can spare; not OK with being picked up, but hey, a life on the streets can do that to a cat; give her some time and a few squeeze treats, and you will be on her nice human list in no time! Rona enjoys a game of hide and seek, but the secret to winning is saying, "Hungry, want to eat?" and watch her come running! Rona LOVES playing with a toy on the end of a pole, and she is happy to lounge in her cat tree, high above, observing all the action and adventures of the other cats.

Mama Rona lives with other quiet, shy cats and gets along with them. She will rub against them and enjoy their company, but we do not recommend a home with a dominant cat for Rona. Older children will be OK.

Thank you for being so interested in adopting from Scruffy Paws Animal Rescue! If you see this post, we still accept applications for this cat(s)/kitten(s). Please refrain from emailing us regarding availability.

All adoption fees include spay/neuter surgery, microchip, rabies, and distemper vaccinations, proof of FIV/feline leukemia testing, flea treatment, deworming, and an exam by a licensed veterinarian.

Our shelter hours are by appointment only and are not open to the public. Many of our cats and kittens are located in foster homes. An adoption application MUST be submitted and approved before meeting our cats/kittens. We do this for the safety of our fosters and potential adopters.

Our adoption process includes the following:

1. Adoption Application
To be considered for this cat(s) or kitten(s), you MUST complete an adoption application:
- Through our website (preferred) at www.scruffypawsanimalrescue.org/
- Email a copy to scruffypawsanimalrescue@gmail.com
- Drop off a hard copy to either of our partner PetSmart locations (Johnston or North Smithfield)
- Mail a hard copy to Scruffy Paws Animal Rescue at 2944 Post Rd. Warwick, RI 02886

2. Veterinary Reference
Please call your vet ahead of time to give permission to release records to our adoption team. Out-of-state adoptions typically require an exceptional veterinary reference and are at the discretion of our adoption team.

3. Proof of Home Ownership OR Landlord Approval
The landlord's contact information must be provided if renting so our adoption team can seek approval.

4. Home Visit
Please make sure you are located in our vicinity. We are based out of Warwick, RI. Due to COVID-19, we are currently doing virtual home visits until further notice.

**Please note: Our volunteers try their hardest to contact every applicant in a timely manner but are often overwhelmed with a high volume of applications. Please allow up to two weeks for a response. We ask you to please be considerate and refrain from sending multiple follow-up emails or submitting duplicate applications.