Meet Rudy 6430.

Locust Grove, VA · 3 years 1 month · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Listed since Jan 23, 2024. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Oct 9, 2026

In the shelter’s words

I am a cute cuddly boy. A little short which makes me look younger than I am! I love to play and run either by myself or with a playmate. So far I only know cats and kids. i haven’t met any dogs so I am not sure that I like them. The most important thing to know about me is that I have diabetes insipidous. Diabetes insipidus (DI) is an endocrine disorder that affects the body's ability to regulate water balance, leading to excessive thirst (polydipsia) and urination (polyuria). In my case, it is caused by a deficiency in the production or release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from the pituitary gland. The symptoms are: Excessive thirst and water consumption Frequent urination, often dilute and clear, and Dehydration (if not treated). Treatment: Replacement therapy with synthetic ADH (desmopressin) Prognosis: With proper treatment, most cats with DI can live long and healthy lives. Regular monitoring and medication administration are essential for managing the condition. Additional Information: DI is a rare condition in cats. It can occur at any age, but is more common in young cats. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent complications, such as dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. I have been taking Desmopressin since I was 2 months old and it controls the DI. I get 2 drops in each eye, twice each day. My medication costs about $100/month. If my special need is one that you can handle, please come and meet me! I'm very affectionate and would love to be your lap kitty and roam our home together! I do love my foster mom but she has lots of foster cats so we all have to share her time! I guess I'm a little selfish because I want to be number one kitty in my own human's life I am so cute I think you will love me. I'm not big on adoption events, so the best way to meet me is to request an appointment to meet me in my foster home. I will be more comfortable and you will get to see more of my true personality!

RescueGroups record ID: 20173008

What this home needs

• 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.

  Shelter statement ↗
• Still to ask the shelter

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

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:03 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:03 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

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