Meet Madden – The Tiny Kitten Who Thinks He's a 150-Pound Dog!
Tiny kitten. HUGE personality. Absolutely no idea how small he really is!
Meet Madden, a fearless, funny, adventurous little guy who believes he's the biggest and toughest animal in the house!
Madden is confident, playful, sassy, and endlessly entertaining. He loves chasing toys, wrestling with other kittens, exploring his surroundings, and making everyone laugh.
And here's the funniest part.
Madden has absolutely no problem trying to wrestle with his foster family's 150-pound dogs!
Yes, you read that correctly!
This tiny kitten apparently thinks dogs weighing 150 pounds are perfectly reasonable wrestling partners.
His foster says one of her favorite things about Madden is that he isn't afraid of animals much bigger than himself.
Someone forgot to tell Madden he's little!
A Big Personality in a Tiny Package
Madden is the definition of a kitten with a gigantic personality.
He's adventurous, brave, curious, and full of confidence.
He loves other cats, enjoys dogs, and is immediately friendly with new people.
His foster says:
"He always makes me laugh and thinks he's such a big boy."
And apparently, Madden takes being a big boy very seriously!
He happily tries to wrestle with larger kittens and even the enormous dogs in his foster home.
In Madden's mind, he's not the little guy.
He's the heavyweight champion!
Of course, because Madden is still a small kitten, interactions with large dogs should always be supervised to keep him safe.
But his confidence and enthusiasm are certainly something special!
From Bottle Baby to Big Boy!
Madden has another adorable chapter in his story.
He was a bottle baby who was VERY attached to his bottle!
When the time came to start drinking water independently, Madden wasn't particularly interested in giving up his favorite way of drinking.
His foster says it was difficult to convince him to start drinking water on his own.
Apparently, Madden was perfectly happy declaring himself a big boy when it came to wrestling with giant dogs and older kittens.
But giving up his bottle?
Now THAT was asking a little too much!
There's something hilarious about a kitten who is brave enough to challenge a 150-pound dog but still wants the comfort of his bottle.
It perfectly captures Madden's personality.
He's confident, determined, adventurous, and just sassy enough to keep life interesting.
Play Hard, Snuggle Harder!
Don't let Madden's fearless attitude fool you.
Underneath all that confidence is an incredibly sweet little kitten.
Madden loves to play!
He enjoys chasing toys, wrestling with other kittens, exploring, and getting into whatever interesting activity happens to be going on.
But once he's finished burning off that kitten energy?
Madden transforms into the sweetest little cuddle bug!
His foster says:
"Once he has gotten his play time out he is very sweet and loves to cuddle on your neck or in your hair."
How adorable is that?
After a busy day of chasing toys and showing everyone who's boss, Madden is ready for some serious affection.
And apparently, ordinary cuddling isn't quite enough.
He prefers to snuggle right up against your neck or curl up in your hair.
Because why settle for sitting beside someone when you can practically become part of their hairstyle?
One minute he's challenging the biggest dog in the house. The next he's curled up against your neck, being the sweetest little kitten imaginable!
Confident, Social & Ready for Adventure!
Madden is immediately friendly with new people.
He's outgoing, confident, and comfortable being part of a busy household.
He loves other cats, enjoys dogs, and is wonderful with children.
He's also incredibly curious and loves exploring his surroundings.
Madden has a medium activity level and enjoys interactive play.
He especially loves chasing toys, so wand toys, balls, tunnels, and climbing structures would be wonderful ways to keep him entertained.
And once he's had enough excitement, he's more than happy to settle in for a nap with his favorite human.
Madden's ideal day includes a little adventure, a lot of playtime, and a cozy person to snuggle with afterward!
Litter Box Habits & Training
Madden is already doing wonderfully with his household routines!
He has perfect litter box habits!
His foster reports that he consistently uses his litter box.
He's also comfortable in a carrier, which is a wonderful foundation for trips to the veterinarian and other necessary travel.
And here's something else that's impressive.
Madden responds to "Come!"
That's a great start for such a young kitten!
His future family can continue encouraging this behavior with positive reinforcement, affection, and fun interactions.
Cats, Dogs & Kids
Cats: Madden LOVES other cats!
He enjoys playing and wrestling with other kittens, including those larger than himself. A home with another playful, compatible cat could be a wonderful fit.
Dogs: Madden LOVES dogs!
He's comfortable around even very large dogs and has attempted to wrestle with dogs weighing approximately 150 pounds.
His confidence is impressive, but his future family should supervise interactions with large dogs to keep this fearless little guy safe.
Kids: Madden LOVES children!
He's friendly, playful, and comfortable with people. As with any kitten, children should be taught to handle him gently and respect his need for rest.
Madden's Perfect Home
Madden would make a wonderful addition to a family looking for a confident, social, entertaining kitten.
He would likely enjoy a home with another playful cat or a gentle, cat-friendly dog.
He's also a great match for families with children.
His future family should be prepared for an adventurous little kitten who loves exploring, playing, and getting involved in whatever is happening around him.
And because Madden has absolutely no fear of larger animals, his adopters will need to make sure his confidence doesn't get him into trouble!
Most importantly, Madden needs a family who will appreciate his wonderfully entertaining personality.
Someone who will laugh at his antics.
Someone who will encourage appropriate play.
And someone who won't mind having a tiny kitten curled up against their neck when it's time to relax.
A Few Things to Know About Madden:
- Adventurous, brave, funny, and sassy
- Medium activity level
- Very confident and immediately friendly
- Loves chasing toys
- Loves other cats
- Loves dogs
- Loves children
- Comfortable around much larger animals
- Has attempted to wrestle with 150-pound dogs
- Was raised as a bottle baby
- Was initially reluctant to give up his bottle
- Has perfect litter box habits
- Comfortable in a carrier
- Responds to "Come"
- No major behavioral concerns reported
- Loves cuddling after playtime
- Enjoys snuggling against your neck or in your hair
- Full of personality and absolutely hilarious!
Three Words That Describe Madden Best:
Funny
Brave
Sassy
Foster Location:
Holmen, WI
Meet & Greet Availability: Madden's foster is willing to travel 30 miles for meet-and-greets. Distance and arrangements will need to be confirmed.
Could Madden Be Your New Best Friend?
Madden may be a little kitten, but he's already made a BIG impression on his foster family.
He's the tiny boy who thinks he's bigger than the dogs.
The fearless little wrestler who has no problem challenging animals many times his size.
The bottle baby who wanted to be treated like a grown-up but wasn't quite ready to give up his bottle.
And the sweet little cuddle bug who loves curling up against his foster's neck or in her hair after playtime.
Madden is proof that the biggest personalities sometimes come in the tiniest packages.
He loves people, other cats, dogs, and children.
He approaches life with the kind of enthusiasm that makes everyone around him smile.
His foster says he always makes her laugh.
And after hearing about his adventures, it's easy to understand why!
But there's something especially sweet about Madden.
For all his bravery and sass, he's still a little baby who loves affection.
He may spend his playtime acting like the toughest animal in the house.
But once he's tired?
He just wants to snuggle.
Preferably as close to your face as possible!
Madden might think he's a 150-pound dog during playtime, but when it's time to cuddle, he's all kitten.
If you're looking for a confident, playful, funny little kitten who will keep you laughing during the day and cuddle up against your neck when it's time to relax, Madden may be exactly the little guy you've been waiting for!
Ready to meet Madden? Visit www.tailsofhopewi.org to submit an adoption application.
Please note: Donations made through the **SPONSOR ME** tab on PetFinder do not go to Tails of Hope-WI and do not benefit the rescue. If you would like to support Madden or Tails of Hope-WI, please donate directly through our website or official fundraising channels.
ERNIE
Terrier, Mixed Breed
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Alma, Wisconsin
male, small, baby
Terrier, Mixed Breed
Alma, Wisconsin
