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See Dom’s HomepageGo to our official websiteYou can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Hi, my name is Dom and I am part of the Fast and Furriest Five litter. I’m still learning that the world is a safe place—but I’m getting there, one gentle pet at a time.  When I first arrived at my foster home, everything was unfamiliar and a little scary. I like to find a cozy hiding spot where I can watch from a safe distance. But if you come over slowly and speak softly, I’ll let you give me pets—and I’m starting to learn that they actually feel really nice.  I’m fully litter box trained and enjoy playing. If you have a toy on a string, I will come out and play with you. I’m not ready to seek out attention just yet, but I’m making small progress every day with patience and love from my foster mom. I have gotten to meet one of the cats in my foster home, and I come out immediately when I see him, so I would LOVE to have another cat in the home.  I’ll do best in a calm, quiet home with someone who understands that shy kittens need time to feel safe. If you have a kind heart and a little extra patience, I’d love to grow and learn with you.  I can’t wait to meet you and find my furever home. I know we’ll be best friends! Scotch Bonnet 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.   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.