Elphaba

Hello my furiends! We are happy to announce that Elphaba is ready for her Petfinder debut! Elphaba came to Scruffy Paws several months ago; you may remember our post about the Pampers Kittens (see video link!). Quite literally, a call from Providence Animal Control about a Pampers box stuffed with kittens left by a dumpster. And yes, it's a cruel occurrence we encounter too often - but these little furbabies have gone from a Pampers box to being pampered in their foster home with Scruffy's top foster mamas! They arrived scared and skittish, and after some foster boot camping, Elphaba is ready to meet and greet you! Elphaba is 10 months old, a Ragdoll mix, and she has been working on her catfidence skills at Scruffy Paws. I visited with Elphaba recently, and within minutes of sitting on the floor, she came over to check me out. Once she knew I was one of the good humans, she immediately began rubbing her face on my shoes and weaving between my legs...she loves her pets and bum scratches! Quick movements and loud noises give her pause, but she bounces back quickly. While Ephaba is not a fan of being picked up, she is affectionate, playful, and friendly. She is a furry purry work in progress! We recommend starting Elphaba in a crate. It is essential to give her a safe, cozy space; in time, she will welcome you into her circle of trust. She will need a super confident cat in the home to help her continue to grow and trust. And from what I hear, she has a sweetheart at the shelter. Stud muffin Guido and darling Elphaba often cuddle together on their kitty couch. She must be adopted with another cat or have a friendly cat in the home; no kids, and no dogs for Elphaba. Elphaba is joining her fellow boxmates on Petfinder. If you are interested in adopting one of these beautiful babies, check out Jude, Carlotta, and Mullin, who are also on Petfinder. To see Elphaba and her fellow Pampers unboxing, follow the Facebook link! https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1130758804960205 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 [email protected] - 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 If renting, the landlord's contact information must be provided 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.