Rufus' Favorite Spot

Rufus at his favorite window.

He always sits here when momma bean or poppa bean go out so he can be the first to know when they are back!

The view at this window is way, way better than the one at our last place. That one was 11 stories high, in the middle of downtown Manhattan, and surrounded by skyscrapers. He'd only see an occasional flying pigeon and little ant-sized people walking around.

Los Angeles offers more sights! Now he sees dogs, squirrels, hummingbirds, possums, seagulls, and of course, other cats! What an upgrade!

Rufus' Adoption

I was living in the city and had a mouse problem in two different apartments. I put up with it for a long time but I got very fed up with mouse turds everywhere and my food being broken into! I'm not sure there is anything worse than reaching into a bag of chips and discovering a chewed hole at the bottom. Is it worse that I touched the contaminated food or that the mice got to my delicious chips before I did? I can't say.

For weeks, I deliberated whether or not I could take on the responsibility of adopting a cat. It's for life! I had adopted a kitten from a friend a few months prior, found the young cat to be more than I could handle, and returned him back to my friend.

When I finally decided that I was ready and willing to adopt a (grown-up!!) cat, I scoured the city looking for the right guy. I looked for a while and none of the cats I saw felt right.

For reasons beyond my understanding, I had decided that I wanted my cat to be named 'Rufus.'

One day while I was at work, I decided to search ASPCA's website. Lo and behold, they had a cat named RUFUS! His picture was adorable and his brief bio made him sound like precisely what I was looking for. I went in a few days later. I gave him a look and felt him out. I filled out all the papers and left within the hour with Rufus!

How fateful!

If you're considering bringing a cat into your home, please adopt. When you visit a shelter, it's almost as if these cats know you can show them a better life. They are such sweet animals! You save money on shots as well as spaying and neutering as all the cats are given checkups before they are made available for adoption. The adoption fees go into feeding and taking care of other animals. It's a win-win for you, your new pet and those that are still waiting for their new homes.

Meet Rufus

Rufus is an American Shorthair adopted from the ASCPA of New York City. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California. He is approximately 2 years old.

Rufus is curious and friendly, especially with the ladies. When he was first adopted, he was not classified as a lap cat. Over time, he has morphed into a bona fide lap cat. He enjoys chasing balls and bell toys. Dogs love Rufus but Rufus is terrified of almost all four legged animals, other cats included. In fact, he doesn't take well to stuffed animals either.


Some of Rufus' quirks ...

- He loves to chew on drum sticks. (Not chicken, the sticks with which you beat a drum.)
- He rarely meows.
- He likes to dip his paw in his water bowl before he takes a sip.
- The tip of his left ear is missing. (We now know that's because he's been neutered!)
- He understands when asked if he is hungry for dinner.
- There isn't a cardboard box on Earth he does not like to sit/sleep in.
- When he purrs, his left eye gets a little lazy.
- He possesses a deep fascination with chair and table legs. He bats at them often.

Please note anything and everything written is the opinion of Rufus. He is not a veterinarian of any sort so please use your discretion when trying products. When in doubt, definitely consult your vet. Thanks and mew!