Chickpea

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Hi, my name is Chickpea! I am an itty bitty kitty who has the coat pattern and texture of a bunny. I was found outdoors in rural Minnesota and am starting to learn that being an inside cat is the way to be. Much like a bunny, I can be timid, but can be swayed with some patience and treats. My foster mom is so very proud of how brave I'm being in my brand new environment. Despite how tumultuous my early life has been, I play really well with the other kittens and like to explore my room! I'd love to find a home where I could take my time getting comfortable so I can be the best little companion. Chickpea is from a stray surrender with 2 siblings. 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.