Ruthie came into care in September from the Lancaster colony, frightened and in very rough shape. Within her first few days, she suffered a miscarriage and had to be rushed into emergency surgery due to pyometra (a potentially fatal infection of the uterus as a consequence of not having been spayed). To keep a close eye on her and ensure nothing else went wrong, she was brought into a foster home rather than remaining in the cattery, where she could receive constant supervision and comfort.
As Ruthie slowly regained her strength, her fear of humans took time and patience to overcome. Knowing she was highly food-motivated became a turning point. She was gently encouraged to eat alongside the resident cats, and while it was difficult at first, her bravery grew quickly. Within days, she began to push past her fears — and that was just the beginning.
Fast-forward a few months, and Ruthie is now truly one of the gang. She can be picked up, has her nails trimmed, and absolutely adores pats and neck scratches. She keeps herself clean and well-groomed, gets along beautifully with other cats, and loves to play — especially with squeaky mice and the laser pointer.
Ruthie also does wonderfully with the foster family dog and is great around grandchildren. She has learned to embrace a busy household and will even curl up on the bed at times. No longer a hider, she enjoys human company, spends her mornings watching birds, and occasionally sneaks into the foster room to check on any little babies in care.
While Ruthie isn’t a lap cat, she loves to lie beside her people, soaking up affection. She has come an incredible distance and, with a short adjustment period, will reward her new family with a gentle, loving companion who truly feels like part of the family.