Critter Details

See Poika’s HomepageGo to our official websiteYou can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. *This animal is a part of our “Seniors for Seniors” program where we offer senior adopters an opportunity to adopt an eligible pet at a discounted fee.* Hi, I’m Poika! I’m a sweet gentleman who is looking for a loving home! I love being pet and brushed and will reward you with purrs and rubbing my head on you.  The  quickest way to my heart is brushes, though !  I’m not a big toy guy – when I’m not being pet and hanging out with humans, I like to relax in my cat bed and look out the window. I prefer a calmer home environment – I get along with friendly, mellow cats, but high-engery pets or pets who fight stress me out.  Poika is a diabetic in remission meaning he is not currently on insulin as of 9/24/24. Adopter to monitor for signs of diabetes and monitor glucose. Its unknown how long he will be in remission and may become insulin dependent at any time. A little history: Poika was surrendered to a shelter due to his then undiagnosed health issues. Once in the shelter, it was discovered that he is diabetic. We do not know how long that went untreated, but once treated, he has improved in great strides! Initially he could not walk or stand very well, his limbs were skinny and his belly was big. After only a few weeks, he started walking and jumping again! His body is much more proportionate, his eyes are clearer, and he seems so happy! We are uncovering his true personality through managing his health and well being, and it is a true gift! Poika is undergoing treatment for Diabetes.  Poika is from a local impound. 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.     Click here to watch a video of Poika.