Ruff Patches

Something spooky this way comes... but don't worry, it's just twice the love and no actual curses. 👻🔮

Meet Caitlyn (the witch) and Connor (the ghost) - two 9-year-old bonded cats looking for their forever home together. Caitlyn is the curious one, always investigating first and handing down her judgments with cat-like certainty. Connor prefers to haunt from the shadows (or under a blanket) until he trusts you. Then he turns into the sweetest, most affectionate companion you could ask for.

They've waited a long time for a quiet, patient home that understands their spooky-sweet dynamic. Could that be you?

Apply to adopt Caitlyn and Connor together at ruffpatches.org. Can't adopt? Share their story so their family can find them. 🧡

🚨 AUDITION RESULTS ARE IN 🚨

Watson tried out for the role of Ominous Halloween Cat this year, and... well, let's just say he didn't get the part. 🖤

Instead of a menacing soul-stare, he got distracted by a bird. Instead of summoning spirits, he summoned treats. And instead of looking terrifying, he just looked really, really cozy.

The good news? While Watson is hopeless at being spooky, he's exceptionally qualified for a much better role: Beloved Family Cat. At 4 years old, this calm, sweet, and playful boy is ready to trade Halloween auditions for a forever home with comfy sleeping spots, regular playtime, and all the affection he can handle.

Swipe through to see his audition tape 🎬

🐾 Think Watson's your perfect match? Apply to adopt him at ruffpatches.org

📣 Can't adopt right now? Share his post so his future family can find him!

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🐾 ATTENTION ALL STAFF 🐾

Ruff Patches is proud to announce our newest Employee Training Program, led personally by Andy - permanent resident, senior supervisor, and world-class supervisor of snacks.

Course Objectives:
📵 Put down the phone
✋ Maintain steady petting contact (minimum 20 minutes)
📋 Accept constructive performance reviews (usually delivered via slow blink)
🍑 Report promptly to the Butt-Scratch Department when summoned

Unauthorized stopping will result in a formal incident report and an extremely disappointed stare.

Andy's been a beloved part of our sanctuary family for years, and while he's not up for adoption (he's earned permanent tenure!), he still needs your support to keep living his best supervisory life.

No certificates will be issued. Andy will know whether you passed. 🐱

❤️ Help us cover Andy's care: ruffpatches.org/donate

Ayesha does not "sit." She holds court. 👑

One paw extended like she's waiting for someone to bring her grapes, her eyes fixed on a subject far beneath her (that would be us), Ayesha has reviewed her pink throne and found it acceptable. Barely. The rest of the staff (meaning everyone) is currently on probation.

If you have a cat, you already know this energy. The 3 a.m. announcements. The disappointed stare when dinner arrives four minutes late. The chosen spot that must never be sat in by a human again. We see you, fellow servants.

Here's the happy part: Ayesha is one of our permanent residents, which means she'll never be up for adoption. She's safe, spoiled, and reigning here for life. Exactly as she believes she deserves.

Keeping royalty like Ayesha comfortable takes real support. If she made you smile today:

❤️ Donate to help cover food, vet care, and lifelong comfort for our permanent residents (links below)

🏡 Ask us about the adoptable cats also waiting for their forever thrones

🐾 Struggling with your own tiny dictator's behavior? Reach out! We provide free cat behavior counseling and we're happy to help!

Long may she lounge. 👑

Tag a friend whose cat also runs the household with an iron paw.

😻Chewy: https://bit.ly/chewywishrp
🐕️Amazon: https://amzn.to/3zffpqx
💲Donate: www.ruffpatches.org/donate
🐈‍⬛Venmo:
🐩 PayPal: [email protected]

🚨 JOB POSTING 🚨

Ruff Patches has two very special candidates looking to fill permanent positions in a loving home and they're a package deal.

Director of Quality Control -Jean Grey, age 6. Outgoing, curious, and fully committed to inspecting every corner of the house on arrival. No task too small, no cardboard box unturned.

Director of Trust & Cuddles - Bereet, age 6. A little more reserved at first, but once she warms up? Prepare for full-time snuggle duty. She takes her role very seriously.❤️

These two have been are sisters and come as a set. Bereet is FIV+ and Jean Grey is FIV-, but don't let that worry you: FIV is mainly spread through deep bite wounds, so friendly cats like these two can safely live (and cuddle) side by side.

Interested in hiring this dream team? Apply to adopt Jean Grey and Bereet at ruffpatches.org/adoptions.

Not currently hiring? Share their résumé so their future family can find them.

Meet Charity, Ruff Patches' resident Queen of Judgment. 👑

She doesn't do drama. She doesn't do small talk. What she DOES do is silently assess every single thing you do from across the room and somehow, you always come up short. Oh, and her voice? Pure raspy lounge singer. Like she's been doing two-shows-a-night at a smoky piano bar since 1974.

But Charity's true calling is toy huntress. Every night, she stalks, catches, and delivers her "prey" straight to the bedroom, gift-wrapped in pure feline pride. She did provide for this family. A little gratitude would be appropriate.

Charity is a permanent resident here at Ruff Patches. She'll never be adopted out, which means she'll always call our sanctuary home. That also means she'll always need YOUR help to stay safe, spoiled, and fully stocked with prey to hunt.

Swipe through to get the full Charity experience, then help us keep her living her best diva life 👉 ruffpatches.org/donate.

Meet Manawa. 🐾 Born without eyes, this feisty little lady never got the memo that she's "special needs." She runs Ruff Patches like she owns the place (honestly, she might).

Management has reviewed this policy and determined that resistance is futile.

Manawa is a permanent resident here, which means she'll never be adopted. She'll just be loved, cared for, and spoiled for the rest of her life. That care doesn't come free, and it's donors like you who make it possible.

❤️Donate to help cover her lifelong care (see links below)

❤️ Or share her story with someone who could use a little more Manawa in their life.

😻Chewy: https://bit.ly/chewywishrp
🐕️Amazon: https://amzn.to/3zffpqx
💲Donate: www.ruffpatches.org/donate
🐈‍⬛Venmo:
🐩 PayPal: [email protected]

They say it takes a village, and ours just happens to be run by a bunch of demanding, whisker-sporting, fur-covered feline supervisors. 🐾

This Labor Day, we're taking a moment to celebrate the incredible humans who keep the Ruff Patches village running. Whether you've opened your wallet, your home, or just your heart (and your Instagram feed), YOU are the reason our cats get the care, love, and second chances they deserve.

Our village wouldn't exist without:

🧡 Donors - keeping the lights on (and the kibble stocked)
🙌 Volunteers - showing up, every single time
🏠 Fosters & Adopters - giving our cats a place to call home
🎉 Event Supporters - bringing the energy (and the raffle prizes)
📱 Social Sharers - spreading the word, one post at a time

Tell us: which part of the village are you? Drop your answer in the comments below!

From all of us - and every purring, headbutting, "accidentally" knocking things off the counter cat in our care - happy Labor Day. 🐱❤️