Ohio Sphynx Cat Rescue
Please be aware that a Sphynx Rescue is not a place to get a “designer cat” at a low cost! These cats are not novelty items!
Ohio Sphynx Rescue is an independent operation located in Northeastern Ohio. Recently They have been coming together with contacts all over the United States to form a more efficient National effort. They have all been working together for the good of the Sphynx! Their goal is to prevent any Sphynx from being needlessly put down at an overcrowded shelter or being left out on the streets due to changes in their family.
Their rescues come from all over the country (but mostly OH and the neighbooring states) and a lot of them have been through a real ordeal. Ohio Sphynx Rescue keep’s the cats in their “foster home” for as long as they need to become healthy and strong and ready to accept the challenge of moving again. Most are owner surrenders and are given up simply because the owners are moving or divorcing and can’t take their beloved pets with them, although a frightening number of sphynx’s have been coming from kill shelters. Occasionally, they will come from a “kitty mill” or “collector”. In that case they may need more rehibilitating, socialization and patience from their new home.
I work with a rescue called Purrfect Pets in the Kansas City area. We have a Sphynx in our rescue right now–he’s been with us several months. He was an unnuetered stray & is about 3 years old. It’s taken Ramsey a while to settle down & he’s still unpredictable. He’ll get in your lap & seem real happy & then suddenly he screams & lashes out–he’s gotten a volunteer in the face. Have you seen this kind of behavior in any Sphynx you’ve rescued? He REALLY needs a bath & general clean up, but it’s just too chancy at this point.
This is our first experience with the breed & we want to do right by him. Are there any pointers you can give us to help make him “safer”. We really want to find him a home, but can’t with his Jekyll/Hyde personality. Any insight, tips etc will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Paula
hi paula, well i don’t personally own a sphynx, but i will in 2014. I have never heard of a sphynx being aggressive or mean in any way.