Meet Petunia.

Princeton, MN · 2 years 3 months · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Listed since Jan 24, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Feb 16, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Hi, I’m Petunia! I’m still settling into my new surroundings after a rough start to life—I came here with my siblings after being left in someone’s driveway. Despite that, I’m a strong, beautiful girl with a whole lot of personality packed into my petite paws. I’m definitely what you’d call spicy. I enjoy being petted… until I don’t —and when I’m done, I’ll let you know with a quick (and impressively fierce) little swat. I’m not trying to be mean; I just have strong opinions and I’m learning how to communicate them better every day. When I’m comfortable with you, I truly do enjoy a good cuddle session right on your chest. I’m a vocal lady and will happily greet you the moment you open the door to my room. I haven’t quite figured out toys yet, but my humans are patiently teaching me how fun they can be. I do know that I love the top of my cat tree, soaking up the sunshine from the windowsill, and supervising the world outside like the queen I am. Strangers make me nervous, so I’ll need a home that understands I need time, patience, and respect for my boundaries. I haven’t officially met other cats or dogs yet, but I don’t hiss or react through the door, so with slow introductions, I may do just fine. If you’re looking for a stunning calico with bright, expressive eyes, a sassy streak, and a big personality, I might just be your girl. I’m still learning and growing, and my story is just getting started—check back for updates as my humans get to know me even better! Petunia 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: 22221077

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 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.