Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids,
Good with cats,
Needs experienced adopter,
Story
Meet Wyatt – Beautiful, Bold, and Not Your Snuggly Lap Cat
Let’s be blunt—Wyatt is not your typical “adopt me and love me” kind of cat. This 2-year-old ragdoll mix may look like a soft, fluffy dream, but if you’re expecting purrs and cuddles, you’re in for a reality check. Wyatt is independent, opinionated, and makes her boundaries known loud and clear.
She came to us as part of a litter of unsocialized kittens—crammed into a Pampers box and left to survive on their own. While some of her siblings have softened with time, Wyatt still lives life on her terms. She doesn’t want to be picked up. She doesn’t want to be pet just because you want to pet her. If she wants attention, she’ll approach you—and if she doesn’t, you’d better respect her space.
Wyatt is not mean. She’s not broken. She’s just Wyatt—a cat who requires patience, space, and someone who truly understands feline behavior. She will only be considered for adoption into a quiet, adult-only home, and only with a cat-savvy adopter who knows what it means to earn a cat’s trust slowly—over weeks or even months.
One thing Wyatt does love? Other cats. She must go to a home where she’ll have a friendly feline companion. She feels safer and more confident when other cats are around, and it’s a critical part of her continued growth.
Wyatt is not a fit for homes with kids or anyone who expects instant affection. She needs someone who will appreciate her from across the room for as long as she needs. And if one day she decides to sit next to you? That moment will mean more than all the lap cats in the world.
Due to her specific needs, we are only accepting applications from RI residents.
If you're the kind of person who finds joy in slow progress, in quiet companionship, and in earning trust on a cat’s timeline—not your own—Wyatt might just be the most rewarding cat you'll ever meet. But please: only apply if you're truly ready for the challenge and the commitment.
Please be sure to read a cat's full bio before applying! We do our best to keep bios updated as we learn more about each cat or as circumstances change. The bio is the best place to find the most current and important information about their needs, personality, and ideal home.
Thank you for your interest in adopting from Scruffy Paws Animal Rescue! If this post is still up, we are still accepting applications for this cat(s)/kitten(s). There's no need to email us about availability, just submit an application if you're interested! For more information about our adoption process, please visit our website: https://scruffypawsanimalrescue.org/about-adoption/
All adoption fees include:
- Spay/neuter surgery Adoption Process
- Microchip
- Rabies and distemper vaccinations
- Proof of FIV/feline leukemia testing
- Flea treatment & deworming
- A veterinary exam
Please Note: Scruffy Paws operates by appointment only and is not open to the public. Many of our cats and kittens are in foster homes, so for the safety of our fosters and adopters, an approved adoption application is required before scheduling a meet-and-greet.
Ready to apply? Submit an adoption application on our website here:
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