Ralph

In June of 2019, Ralph’s original owner returned home after being away for two weeks to find that Ralph was very ill.  The owner quickly brought Ralph to the vet where it was discovered that he had a urinary blockage. Unable to afford his care, the owner signed him over to the vet and Ralph had perineal urethrostomy (PU) surgery at that time. The operations creates a new urinary opening that decreases the length of the urethra and allows urine to bypass this narrowed region. He joined the Sanctuary after his surgery and had spent quite some time recovering, but eventually made a full recovery. He was adopted over a year later, but unfortunately was not able to get along with another cat in the home and returned to the Sanctuary in July 2021. We estimate Ralph was born in the summer of 2015.  

When people describe the type of cat they are looking for, they often describe Ralph to a T. Given his medical history, it’s been difficult to find a home for Ralph, but we’re dedicated to making sure he’s loved, happy, and fulfilled during his time with us.

He’s eccentric, curious, creative and affectionate! This bubbly boy loves to play, work on puzzles, and loves being around people. The Cat Team has done clicker training with Ralph and he knows how to give high-fives, jump through hoops, and play a toy piano. You will often find Ralph on his catio if he is not in the kitchen with friends; he even enjoys our cat friendly, modified play yard. Ralph can be quite affectionate and will gladly give you head-butts, kisses, and purrs! He loves soaking up all the attention! With his urinary blockage history, Ralph can sometimes have very slight potty accidents, especially when stressed. He’s gotten a bit of a floppy ear now and eats a special diet, but his personality shines and he has never let any of his medical issues slow him down one bit! We love having him, getting to know him, and being shown love by him but we’d really love to share and find him a real, solid home!