Marmalade

Meet Marmalade (formerly Willow), a soft-hearted orange girl starting a fresh chapter. She came into rescue because she wasn’t getting along with the other cats in her previous home. Not every kitty wants to share their space, and that’s okay. She may do best as the only cat, or with less cats after very slow, thoughtful introductions to a calm feline companion. Her previous owner describes her as affectionate, cuddly, and loving — especially with dogs! She’s litter box trained, good with children of all ages, and comfortable around dogs. That’s a pretty wonderful combination. Right now she’s been with her foster under a week so she's still pretty timid. It’s only been a few days, and big changes can feel overwhelming. She hasn’t shown any aggression — she’s simply taking her time to feel safe. For a sensitive cat, that’s completely normal. The right home will understand that the first few days (or even weeks) are about patience and gentle reassurance. What we do know is that she LOVES Churu!  Once she settles in, we expect she’ll be the kind of cat who quietly appears beside you and melts into your lap. If you have a calm home and a little patience to offer while she finds her footing, Marmalade may be the sweetest companion you didn’t know you were missing.  Marmalade is from an owner surrender. 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.