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Hi, I'm

Punkie

Domestic Shorthair

currently located at

Texas Rescue Riders

Muskego, WI

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age

Young

gender

Female

color

Brown Tabby

pet code

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My story

Punkie - Playful and affectionate kitten's Story 💛 Meet Punkie — Our survivor With the Biggest Heart 💛 Punkie is our 8 month young special‑needs kitten whose spirit is nothing short of extraordinary. She survived a serious accident as a baby, endured multiple surgeries—including a colon tuck—and lost her tail along the way. But through every challenge, every setback, every moment she had to fight her way forward, Punkie chose love, trust, and joy. She is a survivor in every sense of the word. Despite everything she’s been through, Punkie is a dream of a kitten—sweet, affectionate, playful, and endlessly loving. She adores people, seeks out affection, and melts into cuddles like she’s been waiting her whole life for them. Her resilience hasn’t hardened her; it’s made her softer, sweeter, and more grateful for every bit of kindness she receives. 🌼 Her Special Needs Because of her early injuries and surgeries, Punkie needs a family who understands that her body works a little differently. She is litterbox trained like a champ, but she does occasionally leave a little behind when she scoots away. It’s not her fault—just part of how her body healed losing some nerve sensations—and she tries her very best every single day. She needs a patient, compassionate home that can offer: A consistent litterbox setup Gentle cleanup, butt baths when needed Understanding hearts that see her for who she is, not what she’s been through 🌟 What Makes Punkie Extraordinary She has survived more in her short life than most animals ever will. She greets every day with joy, curiosity, and trust. She loves deeply and bonds strongly with her people. She plays, purrs, snuggles, and lives life with a zest that every day is a gift. Punkie isn’t just looking for a home—she’s looking for a family who will celebrate her victories, support her quirks, and love her exactly as she is. In return, she will give you a kind of love that only a survivor can: grateful, wholehearted, and beautifully pure. 💖 If you have room in your heart for a brave little soul who has fought her way back to joy, Punkie will fill your home with warmth, gratitude, and endless affection. She is spayed, up to date on vaccines, microchipped, and dewormed. She is fostered in Racine Wisconsin Adoption fee is sponsored - zero cost to the right family Adoptions made easy – we believe finding your new best friend should be a straightforward and rewarding experience without unnecessary hurdles. Let's make adoption easy and give these beautiful kitties the loving homes they deserve. Texas Rescue Riders adheres to the National No Kill Advocacy Guidelines, promoting conversation-based adoptions and education to ensure a good home. Your adoption fee helps finance our mission to rescue, transport, and find homes for additional pups and kitties. We aim to alleviate the severe pet overpopulation crisis in South Texas by bringing as many homeless animals as possible to the northern United States. You can contact us at trrkittens@gmail.com Thank you for supporting our efforts to bring Texas cats north to loving homes! You can read more about us at https://facebook.com/TxRescueRiders (Texas Rescue Riders). Also feel free to join our Group Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/TxRescueRidersCommunity (Texas Rescue Riders Community) where members can post directly. Please note that we cannot guarantee breed or age. We assign breed and age designations based on visual, veterinary advice, or prior owners

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Punkie, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.

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Texas Rescue Riders

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Muskego, WI 53150

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