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4Paws Rescue Team, Inc.

Cat rescue in Merrifield, VA

The 4Paws Rescue Team is a nonprofit community-based all volunteer organization that takes in neglected, abandoned, abused and unwanted cats and kittens. Cats rescued by 4Paws receive vaccines and appropriate veterinary care before being adopted into permanent, loving homes. An animal rescued by 4Paws will never be euthanized except out of medical necessity.

Additionally, 4Paws is dedicated to supporting the management of populations and improving the health of feral cat colonies. 4Paws volunteers also hold seminars in local schools to teach children the importance of responsible pet care.

4Paws is a qualified public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions are fully tax deductible as allowed by law. A copy of our FY2005 annual report may be viewed by clicking here.

The 4Paws Rescue Team participates in the Combined Federal Campaign and Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign. Federal Government workers can contribute to 4Paws through payroll deductions by designating #34517. Virginia State Employees may contribute through their payroll by designating #200063.

Contact —
Email info@fourpaws.org
Phone (703) 715-6369
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Address
P.O. Box 2908
Merrifield, VA 22116
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Adoptable pets at 4Paws Rescue Team, Inc.

We'll also keep you updated on Dusty King's adoption status with email updates.
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Dusty King

Maine Coon

Female, 10 yrs 6 mos
Merrifield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Zeppelin Rockbridge's adoption status with email updates.
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Zeppelin Rockbridge

Maine Coon

Male, 5 mos
Merrifield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Elvira Rockbridge (tri pod)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Elvira Rockbridge (tri pod)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Merrifield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Butternut Hyattsville's adoption status with email updates.
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Butternut Hyattsville

Ocicat

Female 1 yr 7 mos
Merrifield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Puma Creel's adoption status with email updates.
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Puma Creel

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 11 mos
Merrifield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Fathead Creel's adoption status with email updates.
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Fathead Creel

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 11 mos
Merrifield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Mocha Butt's adoption status with email updates.
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Mocha Butt

Maine Coon/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Merrifield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Coco Texas's adoption status with email updates.
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Coco Texas

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Merrifield, VA
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Adopting rescued cats and kittens to Northern Virginia, Washington D. C., and Maryland communities.

Additional adoption info

At the adoption fairs, if you meet a kitten or cat that you want to adopt, you will be asked to complete an application and contract and leave a check for the adoption fee ($120 for an adult or $145 for un-neutered kitten of which $50 is a deposit that is refunded after you provide 4Paws proof of sterilization). We ask that you pay the adoption fee up front at the fairs in order to “put a hold” on the cat until your application is processed. If your application is not approved, your check is returned to you.

Neither cats nor kittens are sent to their new homes on the day of the fair. It usually takes 4-5 days to process the application before the cat can go to his or her adoptive home. Pre-approval is an option, though. To accelerate the adoption process, you can fax a completed application and contract to us at 703-560-9795 a few days before the fair. Adoption Applications are available on this website.

Adoption application

https://fourpaws.org/adopt-a-cat/adoption-application-contract/

https://fourpaws.org/donate/

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We'll also keep you updated on Keller's adoption status with email updates.
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Keller

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
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We'll also keep you updated on Momma Ella *Featured at the Pet Supplies Plus in Eldersburg, MD*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Momma Ella *Featured at the Pet Supplies Plus in Eldersburg, MD*

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on RootBeer Float *Kitten*'s adoption status with email updates.
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RootBeer Float *Kitten*

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
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We'll also keep you updated on Beacon's adoption status with email updates.
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Beacon

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Aiden's adoption status with email updates.
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Aiden

Boxer/Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
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We'll also keep you updated on Sally's adoption status with email updates.
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Sally

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 11 mos
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