Gumby is a loving and handsome young man who is learning to appreciate the finer things in life. Gumby was living outside with his sister Momo before being brought in and out of the cold. He is still adjusting to life in structured society, but making good progress. He loves chin scratches and belly rubs, as well as sitting in his cat tree watching the world outside (see video and video). He is playful and inquisitive - but so far prefers to romp and roam only when no one is watching. Gumby is very easily startled and shy with new people. He will need time and patience to continue adjusting to life with human companions, but his friendly personality is already evident. He currently resides with a small dog and another cat, but they have had minimal interaction. He would do best in a quiet household without kids, but would likely benefit from another confident cat, and/or remaining with his sister. He would also like to place a special request for a nice tall cat tree to climb and play on, as his favorite outdoor activity was scaling the neighborhood trees.
Gumby is from stray surrender with his 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.
