Berg

About Berg

Berg was born deaf (which happens more with white kittens than those of any other color), but it took us awhile to figure out because he acts just like every other kitten, except for the way he sleeps (dead to the world). He's also quieter than usual and hardly ever meows.

Berg is an absolute snuggle muffin, and loves being in someone's lap more than anything else. If you sit on the couch it won't be long before he comes to join you! He's also super-chill. You can pick him up and carry him around like a baby and he's totally fine with it. He has a great purr, super-fluffy soft fur, is great with the litter box, and will make a terrific pet! (Please note: due to the deafness he must be an inside-only cat, since he can't hear approaching cars or dogs or other dangers.)

His heterochromia is awesome - check out his different colored eyes!!



Berg has tested positive for Feline Coronavirus (FCoV). FCoV is a common virus in cats, often causing mild gastrointestinal issues. In some cases, it can lead to a more serious condition called Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), a disease that can be fatal. FCoV is not contagious to humans or other species, but it can spread between cats, particularly in environments with multiple cats, like shelters or multi-cat households.

Berg is from an owner surrender with 4 siblings. 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.

Want to adopt a kitten? We highly recommend you consider bringing home two instead of one! Adopting kittens in pairs has been proven to be beneficial for cats' emotional and behavioral well-being and greatly improves the likelihood of long-term adopter happiness as a result. Adopting more than one kitten also reduces the risk of "Single Kitten Syndrome" (also known as Tarzan Syndrome), a symptom of under-socialization during a kitten's most formative weeks. Kittens who are under-socialized may develop aggressive tendencies toward both other animals and humans as they grow, creating lifelong behavioral issues for owners.

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