Meet Paulette.

Princeton, MN · 3 years 9 months · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Listed since Feb 10, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Feb 15, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet Paulette: From Feral to Forever Friend! Once a wary wanderer, Paulette's journey to household darling is a true testament to love! For months, this clever girl eluded our attempts, until a litter of kittens, and her sole survivor, brought her into our care. Expecting a challenge, we were showered with affection instead. Paulette, it turns out, hasn't got a mean bone in her body! This sweet, loving cat craves companionship. She spends her days napping in her favorite spots (often a cozy blanket or the stairs) but is always ready to greet you at the door with a happy meow or be involved in whatever you're doing. She adores being held and will happily snuggle you close. Want to pick her up? She even understands a special hand signal! Wet food is her absolute favorite, and she cherishes her special blanket. Paulette thrives on being part of the action. She's done wonderfully with our other cats, though her playful nips to their behinds are a charming quirk! She'd be happiest as an only cat or with another very friendly feline. She truly loves everyone she meets, even if she just wants to lay on the floor next to your bed. If she isn't allowed the run of the roost, she will definitely let you know! For this reason, a home without apartment living is ideal. Paulette is the most lovable and friendly cat we've ever known, and she's ready to fill your home with purrs and endless cuddles. Come meet this extraordinary girl – she's waiting to be your best friend! Paulette is from a stray surrender. 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.

RescueGroups record ID: 22259592

What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: No”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Cats

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Children

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Still to ask the shelter

  housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:07 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:07 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.