Some good news -- a Lighthouse member has said she would be happy to adopt Rufus (she has dogs, but no cats, and plenty of room, and her grandson would also be happy to have Rufus living with them). She is on the west coast, so transportation would be more complicated. This isn't entirely settled yet -- because of the distance involved, this is more of a last resort, and I think the shelter may still keep looking for a home for Rufus that isn't so far away. But she has offered to take him, so he will definitely have a home.