The status of Sphinx was
last posted on 04/23/25 by
Keep calm and purr on.
Female Cat, Domestic Short Hair
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (Short Coat)
Description:
*Bonded with Spider*Sphinx has come so far since we first got her! She survived both hoarding and abandonment situations but was terrified of people, and her coat was thin and coarse. I was afraid she would never be social, until one day I reached in when she wasn't looking and touched her cheek, and instead of hissing she actually closed her eyes and leaned into it, just for a second (then she remembered I was a person and shrank away again)! A few months of baby steps later, she has absolutely blossomed!! She has fur as shiny and soft as a mink, and with her gorgeous round green eyes, she is quite the stunner! She also has the sweetest, most agreeable disposition - she now loves people and revels in their attention. She is such a snugglebug! She loves when she can cuddle up next to someone and looks at you with such adoration while you're petting her. She loves to play, gets along well with other cats and no bad habits I've seen. She may be okay with young children and dogs, but has never been tried with them. She doesn't meow much, instead makes these cute little chirping and squeaking noises to communicate. She will also stand on her hind legs if she wants to see something better. If you're looking for a cat that's practically perfect in every way, try this girl (and her sister). You won't be disappointed! Because I’m part of a bonded pair, I need to be adopted with my sister, Spider. Click here to learn more about her! Sphinx is from a stray surrender with one sibling. 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.
