Cheyenne is a shy but confident young kitty with a thoughtful, observant nature. He’s the braver of his siblings and often takes the lead, helping other cats feel safe just by being himself. While he isn’t ready for hands-on affection yet, his curiosity and growing confidence show just how much potential he has.
Cheyenne absolutely thrives around other cats and strongly prefers feline companionship over human interaction at this stage. He enjoys playtime, exploring his environment, and settling in for cozy naps—especially when another cat is nearby. If approached too quickly, he may give a gentle, claw-free swat to communicate his boundaries, which we admire as excellent self-advocacy.
He’s doing wonderfully with routine, eats well, and has excellent litter box manners. With patience, calm energy, and a cat-savvy home, Cheyenne may continue to blossom and possibly welcome gentle affection on his own timeline.
Cheyenne is not bonded, but he would love to be adopted with Spearfish or into a home that already has a confident, friendly kitty to help him feel secure.
Sometimes the most meaningful bonds are the ones you earn. If you have a patient heart, a cat-friendly home, and a resident kitty looking for companionship, Cheyenne and/or Spearfish could be a beautiful addition to your family.
Cheyenne is from a stray surrender with 3 siblings. 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.
