This handsome 1-year-old guy came to Animal Friends from our Humane Investigations Team for having too many cats within the home. Since being here at AF we noticed him wobbling everywhere he walked. Our medical team has diagnosed Rutabaga with Myotonia Congenita, a hereditary neuromuscular disorder characterized by persistent contraction, particularly during muscle movement. Because of this, Rutabaga is looking for a home where they will be able to monitor him and give him the assistance he needs with using a litterbox, eating/drinking, and day-to-day activities. His diagnosis has not stopped him from being an absolute sweetheart who loves people and could potentially live with other cats. If you’re interested in taking Rutabaga home as a Hospice Adoption, please reach out to us as the Adoption Department to learn what steps to take.

Rutabaga’s adopters will also receive communication and education on his needs and additional resources available, thanks to the VIP adoption program and underwritten costs provided by Charlotte, Dave and rescue dog Cooper Stephenson.

Please read our adoption guidelines and start your application before coming to meet one of our cats in person. A typical adoption can take up to an hour. Please visit at least one hour before closing if you plan to adopt that day.