Meet Raphael.

Princeton, MN · 5 years 10 months · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Listed since Jan 13, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Feb 17, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet Raphael Raphael is a handsome, high-energy rescue kitty estimated to be around 5 years old. He’s mostly white with brown tabby markings and absolutely striking big green eyes outlined in black—they look like he’s wearing eyeliner at all times. Raphael came to us from a local impound, and he’s been showing us more of his personality every day. He’s an active guy who would much rather have a home with space to run, explore, and burn off energy than a quiet condo setup. One of his favorite pastimes is zooming around and rubbing his scent on everything to make sure the whole place is clearly his. When it comes to other animals, Raphael prefers things slow and respectful. Slow introductions are recommended. He was also unsure about a dog that approached his condo and gave a quick swat to say, “Hey, back off.” Clear communication is kind of his thing. Raphael can have mixed feelings when he’s in high-energy mode, so he’ll do best with someone who understands cat body language and can give him space when needed. He also has a quirky habit of balancing on the corner of his litter box with all four paws, which sometimes led to tipping it over. A high-sided litter box has helped and is working much better. Maybe he could be toilet trained???? Overall, Raphael is a bold, curious, and entertaining cat who’s ready for a home that matches his energy and gives him room to thrive. If you’re looking for a cat with personality, presence, and a little bit of sass, Raphael might be your guy. Raphael 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.

RescueGroups record ID: 22191600

What this home needs

• Still to ask the shelter

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

Roster last seen: Nov 1, 2026, 6:14 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 1, 2026, 6:14 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.