A Purrfect Start

A Purrfect Start A Purrfect Start is a 501(c)(3) all volunteer/foster based group of dedicated individuals helping animals in Grove City and Columbus, Ohio areas.

OUR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

To reach the general public through education on the importance of spaying/neutering, as well as, the humane care of animals in the community. To assist when able to find resources and outlets for low cost veterinarian care and/or placement for unwanted pets. To collect and share information on the different needs of the community in controlling the unwanted pet populatio

n. To only accept the maximum number of animals for which space is available. No animal will be euthanized unless it has an incurable, contagious disease, an untreatable illness or injury or prolonging its life would be prolonging its suffering, or unless it is aggressive to the point of being dangerous to other animals or humans. To provide a safe, secure and healthy environment for abused, neglected and unwanted dogs and cats, when possible. To have a carefully monitored pet adoption process. To work towards changes in legislation on the laws governing animals, specifically dogs and cats and the standard of care of said animals. To obtain monies through memberships, sponsorships, fundraisers, grants and donations from individuals, groups and foundations. We are always in need of donations of food, supplies and funds for medical bills. We also always need volunteers to help fund-raise, care for cats at adoption events and locations. Since we do not have a shelter, we rely on foster homes to keep our rescued dogs and cats healthy and happy until they are adopted to Forever Families. Let us know if you can help in any way.

　

Meet Decker. He has had a very difficult life. He was found last December and was very ill. The gentleman that found h...
07/21/2026

Meet Decker. He has had a very difficult life. He was found last December and was very ill. The gentleman that found him could not take him to his home but he took him to his vet and boarded him there while he was being treated for a severe URI. His right eye did not open as it appeared that as a kitten he had such a severe URI that the eye had grown shut. This caused the eye to never developed so he really does not have a right eye. It was determined that he had the herpes virus. Once he came to our rescue, we took him to our vet and it was determined that it would be best to leave the eye alone as the small opening allowed the eye to drain. We continued treated for the herpes virus but he had not responded as well as hoped. Through all of his medications treatments he remained sweet and gentle. During one of his follow up appointments a heart defect was detected. A test was preformed and it was discovered that he does have a severe heart defect and it could be fatal. He is such a sweet, happy cat and deserve to be happy for as long as he has. He is FIV/Leukemia negative, current on vaccines, flea and worm treated and microchip. His approx. DOB is 1/6/2025. He foster mom has decided to keep him and provide him with the best care. The last six months have been difficult in making the right decisions for him but he is thriving now and at this time responding very well to treatments. He is living a happy life.

Well it is that time of year and we have wonderful kittens and their mothers that will soon be available for adoption. ...
05/24/2026

Well it is that time of year and we have wonderful kittens and their mothers that will soon be available for adoption. They are all FIV/Leukemia negative and have been flea and worm treated. They have all started their vaccines and will be spayed/neutered and microchip before adoption. The "G" group will be available after June 7th and the "J" group will be available after June 14th. We have more in foster care but will be a few more weeks until they are ready. Please help us find them homes by sharing. They are all wonderful cats/kittens and have been raised indoors with people since birth. Our adoption fee for adults is $60 and $75 for kittens or two kittens for $130. We do require an application which can be completed at our website, www.apurrfectstart.org . We process applications in the order they are received and will hold until they are available for adoption. As always, Thank you.

This is Barbosa aka Bosa. Today is his 20th birthday. He was not the first cat I had ever rescued but he was one the th...
04/01/2026

This is Barbosa aka Bosa. Today is his 20th birthday. He was not the first cat I had ever rescued but he was one the that started me into rescue. He also was one that has the sad story in what humans can do the animals. His mother was an owned cat but as soon as she was no longer a cute kitten, she was discarded. Neighborhood kids
were cruel to her and she became very fearful of humans. She then had a litter of four at a young age and when she tried to protect her kittens was turned into animal control for a vicious animal. This happened in my neighborhood and when I heard about it, I couldn't let them take the mom or leave the kittens out there to starve. I found were the trap was and monitored it daily to make sure she didn't get caught as she would have been destroyed. This went on for a couple of weeks until I come home one day and see neighbor kids around a dog crate poking at something with a stick. I went to check and they had three kittens that were only about 10 weeks old, terrified and Bosa had a cut on his eye. I took the kittens unsured what I could do for them. I reached out to a rescue and the said they would take them if I could foster for two weeks. I agreed. I named the kittens Barbosa, Ragetti (aka Rags) and Ruby. I started their vet care and had set up a trap to catch their mother and a fourth kitten that the neighbors had said they did not catch. They said she was a Tortie. Rags warmed up very quickly, then Bosa but really only with me and Ruby remained very standoffish although never aggressive. Bosa was much larger then his siblings and had continued to grow faster then the other two. The vet at first thought he was from a different litter. Three weeks after taking them, we had come home around midnight from visiting family for the 4th of July, as we approached our home we spotted something running in the road, it was a tortie kitten. I found out that another neighbor had been feeding her and lied to me about seeing her because she enjoy seeing her and didn't want me to take her away. I was able to quickly trap her and start her vet care. I named her Opal. The rescue never took them from me so they completed all their vet care and I started taking them to adoption events. Rags did well, Bosa always kept his eye on me and Ruby and Opal would just sit in the back of the adoption cage. I believe it was the third weekend that I took them to an adoption event that I had made a promise to Bosa, that if someone did not adopt him with his brother today, I would adopt him. Well, Rags got adopted that day to a wonderful home. Bosa got adopted by me. After a few weeks and one failed adoption for Ruby and Opal, they also stayed with us. Ruby was always very shy but she was gentle and would allow nail trims and meds with no issues. We lost Opal to cancer at the age of 17 and Ruby last year at the age of 19. Bosa has arthritis and had spent 2 1/2 years on Solensia. It had helped him greatly but we stopped it two months ago because he had lost over 7 pounds since he started it and I was having trouble with him eating. The weight loss seemed to help with his joint pain and I noticed that he ate better after stopping the meds. We know he is also in Renal failure which is adding to his eating problems. He also went deaf when he was about 16. We know we are grateful for each day with him but I watch him decline almost daily. I am sharing his story now because he may not see another Birthday and it is because of him that I got into rescue and thousands of other cats have been helped not to mention so many more unwanted cats. I did eventually catch his mom but not before she had a second litter which I also was able to catch and find homes for. Momma was cared for by another neighbor and after several years, become a full time house cat again. The last I heard she was still alive and doing very well but that was about 4 years ago but she would have been 17 by then.

We want to take a moment and wish everyone a Happy Holiday and thank you for all your support and our adopters. We are ...
12/25/2025

We want to take a moment and wish everyone a Happy Holiday and thank you for all your support and our adopters. We are grateful as always for another year of continuing to help animals when we are able. It has been a difficult year but with your help and support, we have been able to provide the care that is needed to stay within our mission. We wish you all the best and again, thank you.

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P. O. Box 955
Grove City, OH
43123

Telephone

+16144481488

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