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Princess Ava is a very sweet kitty who loves nothing more than being loved! She adores being petted and getting lots of attention. She enjoys being picked up and stroked on her head, under her chin and around her ears. She loves sleeping next to you at night and napping on your pillow during the day (just like a real princess!) She always greets you at the door when you come home and she does very well with visitors. Ava gets acquainted to new surroundings and new people very quickly. She also loves to play! Her favorite toys are a small mouse filled with catnip and a ping pong ball. She is very good about not jumping on counters or tables.
Ava was sadly abandoned outside to fend for herself. We were able to piece together her history and where she came from because she was microchipped. Sad to think someone would abandon an older kitty outside, especially one that is declawed. This sweet girl will do best in a quiet home as the only pet with a caretaker who tends to be around to give her plenty of attention. On top of everything else that is so great about this kitty, Princess Ava is absolutely gorgeous. Her photos don’t do her justice…you’ll just have to see for yourself!
Babykins is a sweet, pretty calico. We would love to show you her pretty face but every time we take out the camera she closes her eyes or turns her head! Baby is a little shy with new people, but loves to be petted and cuddled once she gets to know you. She is a night owl who is most active in the late evening. Baby sometimes cries out if she thinks she is alone to see if you are there to keep her company. She needs a quiet home with a patient caretaker who will give her plenty of affection.
Baby came into our care after being left behind when her caretaker moved and left her behind with a friend. Baby was not happy with the resident cat in the household and as the dynamics began to escalate, her new family knew she would be happier as an only cat.
CASPEN is a very sweet and talkative kitty. He adores people and is very affectionate. Caspen likes to follow his foster parents around the house and outwardly seeks human affection. This boy is a real sweetheart! Caspen is also playful and energetic. He likes playing on the cat tree and with furry toy mice. He gets along great with the other young male cat in his foster home. He is very submissive toward other cats and bonded quickly with his feline buddy.
Caspen was adopted out by SPCA as a “teenager.” His foster parents have become more and more allergic to cats and have asked for our help finding Caspen a new home. He is a gentle kitty who needs a home where he will get plenty of human affection and that has another kitty to bond with. He will do best in a home that is on the quiet side without very young children or dogs. Older kids are fine and he would actually love the attention!
DAISY JANE is a sweet, mellow girl who enjoys watching life most of the time from a snuggy spot on the couch. She has her energetic moments when she likes a little game of chase or pouncing on a toy mouse. Otherwise Daisy Jane is content watching the birds from a nice window seat or snuggling on her foster mom's lap.
Daisy Jane can be a little 'opinionated' about her companions. She needs a quiet home with no dogs or young children. We recently paired her up with another kitten, Linette. After a few days of getting use to each other, these girls have become good buddies. We would like to see them adopted as a pair.
DEXTER is a handsome boy who is now enjoying his life of luxury after living on the streets of DC for quite a while. This sweet boy use to cry outside people’s homes to come inside. Luckily he found the home of SPCA volunteers who fed him outdoors until a foster home became available. Dexter has adapted to living inside a home again beautifully. He is very friendly, even greeting guests in his foster home.
Dexter loves to play – chasing golf balls or a toy mouse on a string or a big stuffed rat! He has lots of energy and needs dedicated play time every day to burn off his ‘hunting and stalking’ energy. His foster mom says Dexter is the perfect companion. He loves to settle in beside his foster parents on the couch or cuddle up with them in bed. He’s sweet and lovable, right down to the little trilling meow he does when he’s touched unexpectedly while settled on the couch. And he never stops purring!
Dexter is a truly amazing kitty who deserves a second chance in life to be safe, happy and secure. While Dexter is FIV positive, he is a healthy kitty who is expected to live a nice long life. He needs lifelong caretakers who will be proactive with his health care to ensure he stays healthy. If he sounds like a good match, please consider giving him a forever home.
GOMEZ & PEDRO are an active and playful duo who love to tackle each other and play ambush games. When they're not wrestling, they're racing, or climbing, or jumping, and yes, occasionally sleeping. These boys are very bonded and must be adopted as a pair. They will do best in a quieter home without other pets; older children are fine.
GOMEZ is a beautiful light gray tabby with gorgeous markings. A lively, outgoing kitten, Gomez is equal parts playful and cuddly. He steals moments on your lap in between boxing matches with his brother, and settling onto your legs for long naps when he's worn out. His soft, soft fur matches his quiet purr, which he quite generously gives to anyone who gives him a stroke. Gomez is a delightful boy, and along with his buddy Pedro, will add joy to any family.
PEDRO is a luminescent gray kitten with the most amazing eyes--gold with a dark, blue-green rim around his pupils. A bit shyer than his brother Gomez, Pedro is nonetheless addicted to being petted. Once he gets to know you, Pedro is a purr machine who is so “beside himself” with joy at being stroked that he can barely sit still. Pedro and Gomez are best buddies, chasing each other and wrestling all day long. When Gomez calls it quits, Pedro usually wants to keep playing so he turns his attention to his human friends who often entice him into a chase-the-mouse or teaser game.
Click here to see a video that their foster family made of the two guys playing.
GRAMMY loves being with other cats, but is shy toward people. She will do best in a home with another friendly cat or two. She enjoys hanging out with her foster mom and her cats. She also likes to sleep on her foster mom's bed at night. Grammy loves awaiting her canned food treat each night...rubbing up against her foster mom then stretching up toward the counter on her hind legs to get a good look at their treat! Grammy has been in our care since she was a young kitten. She has been overlooked for adoption because she is shy. If you already have a friendly cat or two, please consider bringing Grammy into your home.
HOLLY is Hunter and Heidi's sister. She is very friendly and quite vocal! She became comfortable in her new foster home almost immediately. With a little bit of coaxing with a toy, she came right out of her shell. Holly is more independent than her siblings, and spends a lot of time curiously exploring her environment. She loves to play with toys and with her siblings. She is fluffy, like her brother, and has a beautiful black-and-white coat. Heidi is very good about being handled and picked up.
Holly is fostered with her siblings, Hunter and Heidi. The last photo shows Holly with her brother, Hunter. Holly will need to be adopted along with another compatible SPCA kitty or into a home with another female kitty to bond and play with.
HUNTER & HEIDI are sweet, friendly, loving kitties who are very bonded and need to be adopted as a pair.
HUNTER is an active, curious little gray fluffball. When moving to a new foster home, he jumped right into exploring and has adapted without a hitch. He loves to play with any toys he can find, especially balls and furry mice! He also adapted very easily to his foster home’s two adult cats. And he isn’t just an adventurer! Hunter really likes a cuddle and loves laptime when he’s ready for a nap. He enjoys being picked up and handled, and is very amenable to being interrupted in his explorations. Hunter is very close to his sister, Heidi. The two frequently cuddle up together for naps.
HEIDI has been a real surprise! At first she seemed shy in her new foster home and a little hesitant, but she became comfortable quickly (especially after seeing her brother actively exploring the room) and just blossomed! Of the three kittens, Heidi is the most affectionate. She is a beautiful dilute calico with unusual markings. She is always excited when you enter the room and looks at you with these incredible soulful eyes. The moment that Heidi gets picked up, she starts purring and doesn’t stop!
Hunter and Heidi are Sylvia's kittens. Their sister, Holly, shown in the last photo with Heidi, is posted separately. Their sisters, Millie and Serena, have already been adopted!
JEWELL is a very friendly cat who likes people and other cats. When first coming into our care, she was a bit feisty. Her foster dad says that she has now settled nicely into their home. She gets along well with both the male and female adult cats in her foster home. Jewell is also very playful and especially likes chasing her foster buddies. She likes sitting in your lap for short periods and sleeping next to her foster dad at night. She needs a home with another young, playful cat to bond with.
Jewell was a stray cat who found her way to a local shelter. SPCA took her into our care after the shelter requested our help with placing a few of their cats. We don’t know how she ended up on the streets, but are happy to see that she has become a very nice cat!
LAYLA & RAVEN are two very sweet, but shy teenagers. They were rescued from the great outdoors when they were about 8 weeks old. With a little time and attention, they have gotten very friendly with their foster mom and even take naps with her. They started out in one room, but now have the upstairs of their foster home to run around in for part of the day. These girls have done very well adjusting to the different rooms and noises. They have met two of the resident cats and are very curious and friendly toward them. They do try to play with the older cats’ tails and that can cause a little growling, but the girls are learning to be respectful of their elders!
These girls are very playful and especially love to chase feathers on a stick and toy mice attached to a wire. They LOVE treats and get so excited when they see the package. These pretty girls are very healthy with soft black, shiny fur and golden eyes. Layla has short fur and a white locket on her chest. She is more outgoing than Raven and also the more independent. Raven is all black with medium length fur and a magnificent plume of a tail. Once she is comfortable, Raven becomes very cuddly.
These girls need a home with an experienced cat caretaker who knows how to work with shy kitties. They also need a quiet home without dogs or children. They will take a little while to settle into a new home, but once they do they will bond well with their caretaker.
Born:
April 2011
Status:
Available
Sex:
Females
Description:
Black Short-Haired (Layla) & Black Medium-Haired (Raven)
LINETTE is an adorable kitten whose name means “little lion” in French. Besides being stunningly beautiful, she has a wonderful gusto for life. She enjoys playing with her new foster sister, Daisy Jane (also available for adoption). Linette likes watching the neighborhood activities from a sunny window. She has a great appetite and gets so excited when it's time for her canned food. Even though her days are very ‘busy’ playing, she still has time to occasionally sit in her foster mom's lap for some chin rubs.
This sweet girl was born at an unusual time of the year and is lucky to be alive. Linette was rescued from outdoors and bottle-fed by a dedicated caretaker. We recently paired Linette up with another kitten, Daisy Jane, who is a few months older. After a few days of getting use to each other, these girls are doing well together. We would like to see them adopted as a pair.
LINGUINE is a sweet and sleek jet black kitty who will warm up your home and your heart. She is a precious and petite little girl who loves attention. Her ‘rolly polly’ antics on the floor show just how cute she thinks she is. Linguine loves to play with her foster family, and fetches her toy mouse for you to throw over and over again. She insists on being a lap cat and loves to be doted on my her foster family. Linguine also gets along very well with other cats.
MABEL is a very sweet kitty who would love to be your companion! She loves being petted and rubbing up against your legs to welcome you home. Mabel is very playful and loves chasing feather toys. She is a little shy on her own and would probably do well with a low-key, friendly kitty to bond and play with. She also needs a quiet home with a patient caretaker who will give her time to adapt.
Mabel came into our care from a local shelter, along with four tiny kittens. Now that her kittens are all adopted, Mabel needs a forever home to call her own.
This sweet girl wants to be the queen of your castle!
MISS MOLLY is a gorgeous jet-black kitty whose sweet nature has emerged as she has settled into her foster home. She can be a little bashful with strangers but once she settles in, Molly warms up quickly to adults and older children. Her absolute favorite place is to snuggle up in your lap. She adores being petted and likes being brushed. Her coat now has a beautiful shine and luster.
Molly was sadly abandoned outdoors when her family moved away. She was left outside to fend for herself. This sweet girl loves people but isn't too fond of the other kitties in her foster home. She needs to be the only kitty in a home that will give her plenty of affection.
MOOCHIE is a very sweet, gentle, low-key kitty. She adapts right away to new people and a new home environment. She loves to keep you company throughout your day by snoozing nearby or sitting on the windowsill watching the world go by. Mooch enjoys a good chin rub, cheek scratch and massage (especially between her shoulder blades). She seems to enjoy the peace and quiet of a calm indoor environment. She is usually quiet, except at meal times, when Mooch is quick to say “thank you for feeding me!”
Mooch is a great momma and a very smart kitty! In early November, she gave birth to a huge litter of 7 kittens outside. She seems to have been looking for help caring for her big family when one day she began following someone around the block in their neighborhood on afternoon walks. This person began feeding Mooch, and before she knew it, Mooch literally brought her 7 kittens onto their patio – as if to say, please help me care for these babies! With SPCA’s help, Mooch and her babies were brought inside their home where they are getting plenty of good meals, vet care and lots of TLC.
Mooch needs a relatively quiet home without dogs or young children. We don’t know how she will react to another cat so being an only cat or at least the first resident cat in a household is probably what’s best for her. Mooch is a sweet and independent kitty who enjoys her alone time along with her social time where she relishes her “kitty massages.”
OPAL & RUBY are sassy girls who are in constant motion. They love to wrestle with each other and their big foster brother, Rufus. They bond very well with adult cats, love to sit in the window watching birds and squirrels, and carry their toy mice around the house and hide them for you to find! These girls are very bonded and need to be adopted as a pair into a home without young children or dogs.
OPAL is a slender light gray tabby. She is the ringleader for all events big and small and first in line for everything. She is VERY busy and playful, darting from one toy to another and must investigate everything. Opal is a purring snuggle bug at night. RUBY is a beautiful black and orange tortoiseshell. She is VERY adventurous; busy all day long playing with her toy mice and balls. Ruby is shy at first, but is easily enticed out into the action and likes to follow you all around the house.
These beautiful girls came into our care after having been born in someone’s home to a stray cat. A kind man brought their pregnant mom cat into his home where they were born and lived until coming into SPCA’s care. They are wonderful kitties who are looking for a home of their own!
PHOEBE is an adorable kitten who is friendly, loving, curious and playful! She absolutely ADORES snuggling with her foster mom. Phoebe loves giving you "kitty kisses" and curling up on your chest or right under your chin. Then she purrs and purrs and purrs. When Phoebe isn't otherwise snuggling, she loves to explore. She is very good at keeping herself entertained with toys, but also likes playing with interactive toys with her human buddies as well. Phoebe needs a feline buddy in her forever home but one that likes to play a little rough. While she is still small, she knows how to play "rough and tumble."
We are told Phoebe originally came from a local farm. However, she was cared for by someone in their home for a couple of months before coming into SPCA's care. She is a sweet, fun-loving kitten who is bursting with energy. She will bring lots of joy to her forever home!
ROSCOE (declawed, FIV positive) is a sweet, warm, snuggly, loving kitty who can’t wait for his foster mom to come home from work. He hops off the window sill to greet her at the door with plenty of meowing to let her know that he missed her – and that his food bowl is empty!
Roscoe loves to play with his foster mom while she sits on the floor with him in the evenings, especially batting around a toy mouse after it’s smothered with catnip. His other favorite "toy" is a bristly arch. When he's not leaping around it and pressing his cheek up to it, he's often sleeping with his head beneath the archway - his very own throne! His signature move is his “shoulder roll” – where he can’t stand how good it feels to be petted and he literally goes head over heels. On weekends, Roscoe takes his time waking up in the morning with his foster mom rolling around and purring his heart out. After an early breakfast, he jumps back on the bed and sleeps for hours stretched out on his back or wedged between his foster mom and a pillow. After waking up (again!), he likes to spend his day looking out the window and lounging in rays of sunshine.
Roscoe has come a long way since he was rescued. He was found outside in the dead of winter having been abandoned by his caretaker. While he is still timid around strangers, Roscoe comes around quickly if he thinks you aren’t looking for him. He has gotten use to pet sitters and a few frequent visitors. Roscoe needs a quiet home with a patient caretaker – preferably who is home quite a bit - who will give him time to adapt. Once he settles in, he will be your devoted companion. And, despite being FIV positive, Roscoe is a healthy cat with lots of spunk and lots to say. If you are looking for a sweet cat who needs love and affection, you may have found your new love!
ROXY & TIPPY have been together most of their lives. They are sweet, friendly girls whose different personalities complement each other nicely. They came into SPCA's care after being abandoned in the home of an SPCA volunteer.
ROXY is a cute and lively gray-and-white kitty who is incredibly well-behaved and friendly. Though a little shy at first, Roxy loves to play, to be petted on the top of her head, and gently combed all over. She likes to lay down to nap right next to you when you're sleeping in on the weekends. Otherwise, she likes to find a spot on the couch, a pillow, or another comfortable place to sleep. Roxy plays with her fuzzy pompoms with you or by herself (which is absolutely adorable to watch). She is perfect for you if you're looking for a friendly, well-behaved cat to call your own!
TIPPY is a beautiful all gray kitty, except for the snowy white tip of her tail. She is a very well-behaved and independent cat whose two most favorite hobbies are people-watching and exploring every nook and cranny of her environment. She even goes so far as to open and close closet doors and drawers to investigate what’s inside. Tippy greets you at the door and sniffs you thoroughly as if trying to figure out where you have been all day. She is a lovely presence for someone looking to add an independent kitty to their home.
Born:
April 2008 (Roxy) & August 2007 (Tippy)
Status:
Available
Sex:
Females
Description:
Gray/White (Roxy) & Gray with White Tipped Tail (Tippy)
RUBY TUESDAY is a multi-dimensional kitty. She is friendly and playful. She is also sweet and independent ... and just a little bit sassy! Ruby will do best in a home with a caretaker who has had experience with cats.
Ruby loves being around people and always wants to be where the action is. She follows her foster mom around everywhere. When she hears the door-bell ring, she runs to the door to greet whoever is there. Ruby is a very polite and well-behaved kitty who always uses her scratching posts and never jumps on the kitchen counter; the bathroom counter is a different story! Her favorite past-time is being brushed, which she loves even more than her treats. And speaking of treats, she is probably the only cat you'll find who sits up and begs for treats!
Ruby is very playful and makes anything she can swat into a toy. She loves chasing a tennis ball - even though it belongs to her canine friend, Cassie! It took Ruby a little while to get use to Cassie, but now her favorite pass-time is waiting around corners and pouncing in front of Cassie when she walks by. Ruby adapts to various situations easily, from workmen fixing the floors, ambulances driving by, overnight guests, or very vocal Superbowl parties. Ruby is a great kitty who makes a wonderful companion.
These sweet boys were rescued right before Christmas!
RUDOLPH & JINGLE BELLS are two sweet little brothers who love, love, love to play! They are in constant motion and never too far apart. Their favorite game is ‘hide and seek’ – hiding and sneaking up on each other and their big foster sisters! They let out sweet little cries if they become separated from each other while playing. They are very bonded and must be adopted as a pair.
RUDOLPH is a little shy but warms up quickly and actively seeks out belly rubs. It isn't hard to get this little guy to purr, and once he starts, he never seems to stop! He is a little ball of fluff and loves to roll around wrestling with his brother and playing with toys. Rudolph lives for play time, but he also enjoys giving out some kitten love!
JINGLE BELLS is a bit shyer than his brother, but once he decides he trusts you, he loves to be petted and get head scratches. Jingle Bells is a curious little guy who loves to follow you with his eyes to see everything you are up to!
These boys were sadly found in a brown paper bag on the side of the road right before Christmas. Luckily someone found them and brought them to safety. Both boys are a little shy toward people but learning to love and trust their human caretakers. They bond well with friendly adult cats. They need a quiet home with a patient caretaker.
These rambunctious boys will keep you entertained!
SAMMY & PETER are an unlikely pair! Sammy is bigger than Peter but it's Peter who gives Sammy “a run for his money!” Peter loves to chase Sammy then Sammy returns the favor and chases him back. Sammy and Peter adore each other and need to be adopted as a pair. They will do best in a home with older children who can keep them occupied! And they do fine with cat-friendly dogs.
SAMMY is the best of the best! He is super friendly, very loving and more like a dog than a cat! This handsome boy has a cute half tail which just adds to his personality. Sammy is also a purr machine who adores getting attention...he loves being petted and getting brushed. He is very curious and likes to check out everything…and, we mean everything! Sammy sleeps next to you at night and don’t be surprised if he steals 2/3rds of your pillow!
PETER is a fun-loving, playful boy who is a tad bit shy with new people at first. But offer him a treat and he easily gets over his shyness. He loves to follow his foster mom around her place which gives her lots of chances to pick him up and give him hugs! He also sleeps next to her at night. Peter loves to chase and wrestle with his buddy, Sammy. He doesn’t hesitate to wrestle with Sammy on top of his foster mom in the morning which often serves as her “wake up call!”
Born:
April 2009 (Sammy) & April 2011 (Peter)
Status:
Available
Sex:
Males
Description:
Buff & White (Sammy) & Brown & White Tabby (Peter)
SASHA is one of the sweetest, friendliest cats on the planet! If you are looking for an outgoing cat, you need to meet this furry kitty. Her foster mom says Sasha is the most lovable thing on four legs since Lassie. She probably won’t fetch you out of a well like Lassie would, but when you climb out you can bet Sasha will be there at the top waiting for you to play, pet, or sit down with her so she can nestle up next to you. Her skills include: using the litter box, eating dry or wet cat food, playing with toys, purring loudly, bird-watching, squirrel-watching, and napping. When Sasha’s foster mom asked Sasha for a quote to include in her little bio, she said "Pet me! Pet me! Pet me! I looooove youuuuuu!"
Now that Sasha is settling into her foster home, she is becoming more and more playful and even a bit rambunctious. So, we’ve decided she really needs a playful feline buddy in her foster home. Sasha can be adopted into a home with an existing playful cat or we can pair her up with a like-minded SPCA kitty.
SMOKEY is a sweet and playful young cat, who loves to run around playing and then curl up purring next to you. She enjoys watching the fish in the fish tank in her foster home and trying to "pet" them through the glass. She also enjoys bird-watching through the window. Smokey is very bonded with her foster dad in particular. She loves to hop into bed with him at night asking to be petted - over and over again! Smokey also enjoys the company of the resident cats in her foster home and will do best with another feline or two in her forever home. We will consider her as a single cat in a home with a family with kids who can give her lots of attention.
Smokey was a young mom rescued along with her kittens (all adopted). She came into SPCA's care from a local shelter. This sweet girl is patiently waiting for a forever home of her own!
This sweet girl is ready for a home to call her own!
SYLVIA is a sweet, friendly and affectionate kitty. She is also a low-key kitty who enjoys getting lots of love and affection. Sylvia also likes having a nice window to look outside to watch the birds and squirrels and a sunny spot indoors to soak in the sun.
Her low-key nature makes her adaptable to most situations. She will be happy as an only kitty or may also enjoy the companionship of another laid back cat. Sylvia came from a home where she lived with her sister. Both cats were allowed to have several litters of kittens before their caretaker asked for our help. Sylvia came into our care when her kittens, now available for adoption, were tiny. Her adorable kittens are - Millie, Serena, Hunter, Heidi and Holly.
TEDDY & SYLVESTER were rescued by their foster family from outdoors when they were younger kittens. They are sweet kitties who need a quiet home and a gentle caretaker. They are bonded kitties and need to be adopted as a pair.
TEDDY looks is beautiful with fluffy long black hair and a bushy tail. She resembles the Oriental Longhair cat breed – stealth with silky soft hair. She is friendly and vocal, very active and gets along with other cats. Teddy is becoming more relaxed with the normal routine of a quiet household although she is shy with strangers. She relaxes in her foster mom’s lap and falls asleep in her arms while purring.
SYLVESTER has shorter black hair with a white diamond on his chest. He is friendly, very gentle and gets along with other cats. He cuddles with his sister, Teddy, and the other cats in his foster home. He plays for hours and his favorite past time is watching the birds outside at the feeder while laying on the back of the couch. Sylvester also likes to make himself comfortable in his foster mom’s lap.rn
