Cats and kittens available for
adoption in October and November
BETSY, dark grey, DMH, 3 months
Betsy, the beautiful daughter of our
darling Lori, was born on June 29,
2010. This little dynamo is curious
and playful and keeps up with all the
adult cats in her foster home. Our hope is that Betsy
and her mother, Lori, will be adopted as a pair.
BIG KITTY: male / black & white / 14 years
This fluffy-tailed gorgeous boy loves to cuddle
and be loved once he gets to know you. He
also likes to sleep in your bed once you’re his
friend. He loves to watch the outdoors from a
window or screened porch, and chase dry
treats around the house and then eat them. He could be
adopted with his brother Ratrat, or adopted by himself.
BINDI , F, silver tabby, 2 ½
Bindi is a strikingly beautiful silver girl. Born on September
28, 2007, into a loving foster home, Bindi has been a
sensitive girl from birth and will be timid and cautious in
new. Once she acclimates herself to new people, Bindi is
gentle and affectionate. Bindi would do well in a quiet adult
household and would also be a fine companion for a family
with older children, as long as they were gentle and
affectionate with her in return.
BUSTOPHER: Male/DLH Grey/4 years
During the time Bustopher has been in
foster care, he’s evolved into a fairly self
assured, gentle giant. He still exhibits
anxiety in new situations but once he has
acclimated he becomes a love bug. Bustopher sleeps at the
foot of his foster parents’ bed and loves to be brushed and
petted. This big boy would be happiest as an only cat in a
quiet adult home.
CINNAMON , F, dilute tortie, 1 year
Our darling girl got a rough start in life as
the unwanted kitten of an unwanted cat.
Well, semi-unwanted: her human was
married to a man who barely tolerated his
wife's cats. Cinnamon was blissfully
unaware of her father's opinion, and grew
up into a sweet, happy little teenager. In
late April, Cinnamon gave birth to 3
unexpected, stillborn kittens. Two days later, Cinnamon
was bleeding and barely moving. The wife risked her
husband's wrath and brought Cinnamon to a local
emergency hospital. Cinnamon needed immediate surgery
to survive. When informed of the (very high) estimated cost
of the surgery, the husband told the vet to "just put it out of
its misery--I can't afford this kind of thing for a damn CAT."
The vet and his staff were horrified and heartsick: how
could this happen to the sweet little girl who was purring
away and nuzzling the doctor and nurses' hands as they
examined her? Thinking fast, the vet called upon FFGW
and, happily for all, we stepped in to save Cinnamon's life.
She's all recovered and ready for the loving home she has
deserved from the start! Cinnamon is very loving with her
whole foster family, but is especially partial to her foster
mom. She MUST sleep in bed and MUST be cuddled--she
just craves the loving contact. No wonder, with everything
she's been through!
DIGGER, M, grey-brown tabby, 13 ¾
Digger & his brother Houdini were adopted
from FFGW as tiny kittens in 1996.
Originally intended as companions for a
single father's young daughter, as the
years went by and the girl grew up & left
home, it became clear that the boys had
wormed their way into their dad's heart and
converted him from cat-indifferent to doting
cat dad. Sadly, his worsening allergies have left him no
choice but to ask FFGW to find the boys a new home.
Digger is an outgoing, friendly boy, and quite active & has
amazing endurance when it comes to playing. But when at
rest, he's a cuddly lap lover (he made his dad's task all the
harder by napping in his lap as he filled out our paperwork),
& has the endearing habit of falling asleep with his head in
your hand. Digger has had excellent medical care through
the years and is in fine health. Once in need of dieting, he
now needs a little protection so Houdini doesn't get his
whole portion. Digger loves his more sedate brother, and
adapted well to the cat his girl brought home from college
for a time.
ELTON AND SIMBA: Males/Buff & Orange/1 year
Calling all orange kitty aficionados!
These little charmers, adopted from
FFGW as kittens, were recently
returned due to a cat allergy in the
family. The boys are littermates
that have never been apart so we’re
searching for a home where they can remain a terrific
twosome. Elton, the buff colored boy, is the lover of the pair
and enjoys being cuddled and doted upon between romps.
He lost part of his tail in an unfortunate accident but he
doesn’t seem to notice and his shortened tail gives him
quite a unique look. Simba, the deep orange brother, is true
to his coloring – he’s intense, crazily playful and absolutely
in love with his food bowl. The boys have been exposed to
indoor-outdoor life but we feel they’d adjust quickly and
easily to a life as indoor kitties. In their short lives they’ve
proven to be wonderfully adaptable and do well living with
older children, gentle dogs and other cats.
FOGGY, MIDNIGHT & BO
Foggy, F, grey, about 1
Midnight, F, black, DLH, about 1
Bo, M, black & white, DLH, about 1
Foggy, Midnight and their brother Bo were born in one of
the poorest (and scariest) neighborhoods we've ever
visited. When their mother was poisoned, they were taken
in and bottle fed by a kind lady who already had more pets
than the city allowed. When a cat-hating neighbor
discovered the kittens and threatened to turn her in to the
authorities, she contacted FFGW for help and, fortunately,
we were able to take the now-teenaged trio into our care.
Although these cuties need some time to warm up to
strangers, when they do pretty Foggy, sultry Midnight and
stunningly handsome Bo are sweet, wonderful, cuddlers
and will make a great addition to your home. They are
used to other cats and dogs and LOVE to play.
GINGERBREAD, M, brown tabby DLH, 3
Handsome, affectionate Gingerbread (a/k/a Ginger) was
rescued with his brothers in July 2007. When adoption time
came, their foster mom found the strength to let 2 kittens
go, but not Ginger, who had become her little shadow. All
was well until work changes last year caused her to travel
several weeks each month. Ginger became even more
needy and stressed by his mom's frequent trips. Unable to
change her schedule to Ginger's liking, she asked FFGW to
find him a new home. We are happy to report that Ginger
has made an awesomely swift adjustment to his multicatand dog-foster home. Not only that, he has recovered a
genuine joie de vivre-especially when cat nip mice are
involved!
HELEN OF TROY: Female/White/4-5
years
Some years ago, Helen was rescued as
a young unwed mother fending for her
litter of beautiful kittens. FFGW was
delighted when Helen was adopted into a good home, but,
unfortunately, Helen’s family has decided to move across
country so Helen is once again searching for the forever
home she wants and needs so much. Helen is a gorgeous
kitty with pristine silky white fur and striking odd-colored
eyes. She’s initially a little shy but she becomes more
friendly and outgoing as she feels secure and familiar with
her people and surroundings. We think Helen would be fine
with other cats or equally happy as the only princess in the
palace. She does require a quiet, adult home and a lifetime
of love.
HOUDINI, M, grey-brown tabby, 13 ¾
Houdini & his brother Digger were
adopted from FFGW as tiny kittens in
1996. Originally intended as
companions for a single father's
young daughter, as the years went by
and the girl grew up & left home, it became clear that the
boys had wormed their way into their dad's heart and
converted him from cat-indifferent to doting cat dad. Sadly,
his worsening allergies have left him no choice but to ask
FFGW to find the boys a new home. No longer tiny on any
scale, a recent senior wellness checkup shows that gentle
giant Houdini is in excellent health-- and has made great
progress scaling his weight down from the 20s to a solid 18
pounds! A quiet, contemplative fellow, Houdini loves being
petted-especially on his tummy, and occasionally gives his
dad a special treat by climbing up on the couch to share a
nap by his side. Houdini needs a quiet, adult household and
should continue on his gentle weight loss regimen
(achieved by portion control) for a gradual few more
pounds. Houdini loves his brother and adapted well to the
cat his girl brought home from college for a time.
INKY& SHADOW, F, black, 1-2 yrs
Somewhat shy with strangers, the
girls are gentle and full of purrs.
Inky, the larger of the pair is more
outgoing and curious. As her name
implies, little Shadow is more retiring
and prefers to let her sister be her
spokeskitty. But both kitties LOVE to be petted and sleep
with their foster family members at night.
IRIS, F, dilute tortie, 1 year
Pretty Iris was brought into a city shelter with her sisters
when they were tiny, motherless infants. They were too
young to be adopted and scheduled for euthanasia.
Thankfully, a legendary local specialist in neonatal kitten
care raced to the shelter, brought them home, and cared for
them round the clock.. She is a little shy with strangers and
not at all fond of adoptions fairs, But truly, among trusted
humans, she is an adorable, loving girl.. Iris is totally used
to the company of dogs, although we can't say that she is a
true dog lover. We think our little princess is truly something
special-and we know you will too! Iris would love to be
adopted with her foster sister, Faith.
and protective mommy, and, to quote her very experienced
FFGW foster mom, is "probably the sweetest kitty I have
ever met." Lori is just a baby herself, but would love to be
adopted with her daughter Betsy.
JAZZ: Male/Black/2-3 years
Jazz and sister Bindi (also listed for
adoption) love to hang out with more
shy brothers Moe and Curly. Jazz
loves belly rubs and long back
scratches. He’s not overly fond of
being picked up and held but he’s beginning to tolerate it
better now. His favorite toys are mice, straws and bouncy
balls. He’s make a great companion kitty in a quiet adult
home.
LUCKY, F, gray tabby, DOLLEY, F, calico, SUNNY, M,
orange & white, all 11-12 months
Sisters Dolley and Lucky and their brother, Sunny, were
born just yards from a busy highway to a young feral cat
who had no idea that she had chosen a deadly place to
raise her kittens. Momma has been relocated to a barn,
while her babies are living the good life indoors. SUNNY is
everybody's sweetheart, a handsome fellow with dazzling
green eyes. Sister DOLLEY is a sweet, curious girl who is
interested in-and into-everything. LUCKY: once she figures
out that you aren't going to mess with her eye, she melts
quickly and can match her siblings' sweetness!
JESSE: Female/ Black & White/8 years
This live wire would be fantastic in a home
with lots of action. Jesse loves to play and
interact with people, but isn’t fond of other
cats. She’s very friendly and has a mind of
her own. Jessie URGENTLY needs a home
of her own, as her foster mom of almost 7 years (!!!) is
moving and cannot take Jessie with her. A forever home
ASAP will soften the blow of losing the only home and
mommy Jessie remembers."
LILLY, F, gray & white tabby, 12+ (b. 1998)
Lilly is a lost soul in need of a truly special someone to
embrace her and help her recover her purr. Adopted as a
kitten in 1998 as the first cat of a loving couple, Lilly was a
beloved and pampered only kitty. After a while, her
humans, now converts to the wonder of cats, decided to
add a playful young male kitty to the family. Lilly seemed to
get along with the new kitten, but after he was part of the
family for a few years, Lilly started rejecting her little brother
and began having litterbox lapses. It turned out that Lilly
had hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone in her
body), which can sometimes cause cats to develop
behavior problems. Unfortunately, Lilly's adopters weren't
able to medicate her to see if controlling her thyroid levels
would help the behavior issue, and opted to return her to
FFGW. Lilly has had radioactive iodine therapy, which has
cured her hyperthyroidism, and has undergone extensive
litterbox reconditioning here at VCA Barcroft. Her doctors
and FFGW believe that she is now a good candidate for
adoption and would love to see her in a home instead of
spending her approaching golden years in a hospital cage.
LORI, F, dark grey, 1 year
We would love to know how this petite
princess of a cat found her way to a fire
station in far western Loudoun County.
Happily for all of us, Lori caught the eye
(and won the heart) of one of the fire
fighters, who took her to the vet and was
dismayed to find that the tiny, loving little
girl was quite pregnant. Through a rescue squad
connection, Lori's benefactor found FFGW and we were
able to get her into foster care just days before she gave
birth to 3 adorable babies. Lori is an extraordinarily devoted
MARLEY & PARKER: Males/Orange Tabby/Brown Tabby
w/White /1-2 years
These incredibly handsome brothers are being placed for
adoption by their owner who he feels he can no longer care
for them. The boys are both very playful, active youngsters
who exhibit endless curiosity and a penchant for climbing.
This twosome is a balanced pair: Marley tends to be
quieter and desires more alone time while Parker is more
outgoing and seeks lots of human attention and cuddles.
Marley and Parker would be perfect for anyone seeking
easy going, fun loving, cute-as-buttons kitties who have
lived their entire lives as inside guys.
MUDDY: Female/Tortie/1-2 years
Rescued with her one surviving kitten from
a dire situation. Muddy’s kitten was
adopted, but little Muddy is still awaiting a
forever home more than a year later.
She’s shy with new people but she’s a
gentle soul who loves to be petted and
adores her foster daddy. Please give this little former mom
a chance to experience love and a home of her own.
PURRCY: Male/Silver Gray Tabby
DLH/+/- 3 years
This sweetest of all purr-babies was left
behind when his family moved away
and left him behind to fend for himself.
Neighbors were able to feed him but he
was so frightened by his abandonment to the perils of the
outdoors that it took him time to trust humans again. Purrcy
is adjusting well to life in his FFGW foster home although
he still prefers to watch the world go by from the safety of
under the bed or behind a sofa. Even though he’s still a bit
shy in his new foster home, Purrcy loves to be petted and
brushed and will cry out to his foster mom for attention. She
reports that his purr is full and rich when he gets the love he
so desperately wants. Purrcy needs a home where he’ll be
allowed to adjust to his new surroundings at his own pace.
Once he feels secure his inner love bug emerges.
RATRAT: male / black & white / 14 years
This quiet sweetie loves attention from the
people he knows. He can be a bit shy at
first with strangers, and needs a quiet, adult
home where he can get to know you and
give his entire heart to you. He would like to
find a home with his brother Big Kitty, but could also be
adopted by himself. Ratrat loves to watch outdoor life and
loves vegetables!
SABINA: Female/Gray & White/3-4 years
Unfortunately, dear Sabina lost her home
when her mommy moved to India and left
her behind....at first, temporarily, but as
the weeks turned into months, the
connection was broken and Sabina's
mommy no longer wanted plump little big
gray and white girl. Sabina is a one person cat who thrives
in a quiet, adult home with a regular routine. She's funny
and talkative and quite affectionate once she overcomes
her initial shyness. Although she doesn't like to be held, she
does like to be petted and brushed. Sabina should be an
only cat.
SERENA ,F, tortie, about 1
Lovely, lucky Serena! The lovely is obvious to anyone who
sees this sweet little girl, but the lucky takes some
explaining. We first heard about Serena in an e-mail with
this subject line: "Pregnant cat will be euthanized tonight if
rescue not found." Serena was so sweet that she been held
back from the euthanasia room by staff for more than a
month, but the discovery of her pregnancy meant she had
to go. We immediately called the shelter, hoping it was not
too late. We went into hyperdrive and that night, a shelter
staffer delivered lucky Serena to her foster home. Four
days later, our lucky lady gave birth to four kittens. Sadly,
only one of the babies survived. (He's lucky too: he was
adopted by his foster family!) Serena is a wonderful loving
girl who is used to cats and the attentions of four young
girls. Why not try your luck and add her to your family?!
SURAYA: Female/White/1 Year
This pristine white beauty has lived
through a myriad of challenges in
her short year of life. Although she
was evidently loved in her former
life, she was not spayed by her
owners and nearly died in labor while attempting to give
birth to a litter of kittens. Thankfully, she was rushed to an
emergency veterinary facility where FFGW took over her
care and medical expenses then transferred her to a foster
home when she was declared medically sound enough to
leave the hospital. She was dubbed “Suraya,” which is
Persian for princess, because of her incredible beauty and
the hope that she’ll become someone’s little princess and
live happily ever after. Suraya’s huge golden eyes radiate
her intelligence and zest for life. She’s active, curious and
very friendly, although she has a definite opinion about how
she expresses her affection. Suraya would probably be
happiest as an only cat with a human who adores the
challenge of a smart, playful, strong willed kitty wrapped in
a soft white package.
TOBY: Male/Gray Tabby w/white/6 years
Dear little Toby was a Feline Foundation
adoptee who was returned to us because
his owner underwent major surgery and
no family member was able to take care
of the fellow. Toby bonded to his older female human to the
point of following her around like a puppy dog. He doesn’t
like a lot of people around and prefers to stay in the
background if company comes. He’s cautious and shy in
new situations but he’s a diamond in the rough and will pay
the patient human back with endless love and loyalty.
Please give this boy a chance to shine again.
UPCOMING ADOPTION FAIRS:
VCA Barcroft Cat Hospital
6357 Columbia Pike (Barcroft Shopping Plaza)
Falls Church, VA 22041
703.941.2852
1-3 p.m.
OCT 17 ~ NOV 21
KITTENS!!!
Kitten season has arrived and FFGW foster
homes are overflowing with pregnant kitties,
nursing moms and newborn kittens. Contact
[email protected] or go to www.ffgw.org for
details
APPLICATIONS FOR ADOPTION
For and application call 703.920.8665
Or download your application from
www.ffgw.org
Pre-approved applicants can take their
cats home the day of the fair.
You can also meet the cats in their foster
homes any time during the month and
adopt them from there.
Our cats have tested negative for feline leukemia
and are current on vaccinations. Cats over six
months of age are spayed or neutered.
DON’T FORGET
New cats are accepted daily! If you don’t see your
special cat here, submit an adoption application.
Your dream cat could be the next one in the door!
Check our website, www.ffgw.org for a look at
newly rescued cats and kittens
FOSTER HOMES NEEDED
Help us get homeless cats off the streets and into
safe homes! Please consider volunteering in this
very rewarding capacity. Call 703.920. 8665 and
leave you name and phone number in mailbox
#1. Or read about fostering at www.ffgw.org. You
can download your foster application from our
website.
The Feline Foundation of Greater Washington
P.O. Box 3071
Merrifield, VA 22116
703.920.8665
www.ffgw.org
We are an all volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3)
organization. Donations go directly toward the
care and medical expenses of our rescued cats
and kittens and are tax deductible to the extent
allowable by law.