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Duke the big tabby cat is a very special senior gentleman, seeking a Dukedom to call his home! Duke is a regal boy who enjoys having his head pet. This royal 11-year-old kitty has a lot to say and will follow you around the house to speak his mind, including going into the bathroom to chat while you’re taking a shower! He will sleep on the bed near his humans, though he generally prefers to lounge by the window on his own, explore under the bed, and practice taekwondo with his kicker toy. Duke is very particular about when he is pet and touched. A little bit of practice and getting to know him will lead to Duke’s subjects being blessed with his graces and presence. Duke could use a patient adopter to help get his groove back! He has been at the shelter for a long time and a new home and family would bring out his joyful, adorable self again. Duke enjoys playing with feather-wand toys and loves his food! Something important to know about Duke the cat is that he has been diagnosed with lower urinary tract disease and feline urethral obstruction. This condition means he will need a urinary-friendly diet for the rest of his life, and he needs to find a home where his human will provide his special food and give extra attention to him in case his symptoms flare up again. In his previous home, it was observed that being around other pets caused Duke significant stress, which triggered flare-ups and worsened his urinary condition. As a result, we are requiring that Duke be the only pet in the household.
Duke is eligible for an Adoption Audition! What is an Adoption Audition? It’s a 14-day, no-strings-attached, trial adoption period. You can take him home to try it out! Interested? Come to the shelter any time during open hours and talk to one of our Customer Care staff!
If you’d like to meet our available pets, please check the “shelter information” box on the listing to see if the pet is located at our Fairfax Campus (4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax) or our Lorton Campus (8875 Lorton Road, Lorton). Then, come in during our open hours! Both of our locations are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12-5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 12-7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information on our adoption process, including requirements and fees, visit: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/adopt
Duke the big tabby cat is a very special senior gentleman, seeking a Dukedom to call his home! Duke is a regal boy who enjoys having his head pet. This royal 11-year-old kitty has a lot to say and will follow you around the house to speak his mind, including going into the bathroom to chat while you’re taking a shower! He will sleep on the bed near his humans, though he generally prefers to lounge by the window on his own, explore under the bed, and practice taekwondo with his kicker toy. Duke is very particular about when he is pet and touched. A little bit of practice and getting to know him will lead to Duke’s subjects being blessed with his graces and presence. Duke could use a patient adopter to help get his groove back! He has been at the shelter for a long time and a new home and family would bring out his joyful, adorable self again. Duke enjoys playing with feather-wand toys and loves his food! Something important to know about Duke the cat is that he has been diagnosed with lower urinary tract disease and feline urethral obstruction. This condition means he will need a urinary-friendly diet for the rest of his life, and he needs to find a home where his human will provide his special food and give extra attention to him in case his symptoms flare up again. In his previous home, it was observed that being around other pets caused Duke significant stress, which triggered flare-ups and worsened his urinary condition. As a result, we are requiring that Duke be the only pet in the household.
Duke is eligible for an Adoption Audition! What is an Adoption Audition? It’s a 14-day, no-strings-attached, trial adoption period. You can take him home to try it out! Interested? Come to the shelter any time during open hours and talk to one of our Customer Care staff!
If you’d like to meet our available pets, please check the “shelter information” box on the listing to see if the pet is located at our Fairfax Campus (4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax) or our Lorton Campus (8875 Lorton Road, Lorton). Then, come in during our open hours! Both of our locations are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12-5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 12-7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information on our adoption process, including requirements and fees, visit: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/adopt
1 - Look at adoptable pets online, and when you see one you want to meet and possibly adopt, come into the shelter to visit with your prospective pet.
2 - Once at the shelter, walk through to see available pets and then visit with the one(s) you are considering adopting. A volunteer or staff member will facilitate the visit and tell you more about the pet you’re visiting.
3 - Once you decide that you would like to adopt, head to the main lobby to complete our brief adoption questionnaire and wait to speak with one of our adoption counselors to go over any questions you might have. We'll go over all of the available behavioral and medical history of the pet you want to adopt.
4 - Complete your adoption! Most pets can go home the day they are adopted, but some must be picked up one or two days later after their spay/neuter appointment.
Notes: 1) Some pets are in foster homes, and that is noted in their bio. If you are interested in a pet who is in a foster home, please email the shelter to arrange a visit. 2) Some special needs animals will be adopted on a best-fit basis, rather than the usual first-come-first-served.
1 - Look at adoptable pets online, and when you see one you want to meet and possibly adopt, come into the shelter to visit with your prospective pet.
2 - Once at the shelter, walk through to see available pets and then visit with the one(s) you are considering adopting. A volunteer or staff member will facilitate the visit and tell you more about the pet you’re visiting.
3 - Once you decide that you would like to adopt, head to the main lobby to complete our brief adoption questionnaire and wait to speak with one of our adoption counselors to go over any questions you might have. We'll go over all of the available behavioral and medical history of the pet you want to adopt.
4 - Complete your adoption! Most pets can go home the day they are adopted, but some must be picked up one or two days later after their spay/neuter appointment.
Notes: 1) Some pets are in foster homes, and that is noted in their bio. If you are interested in a pet who is in a foster home, please email the shelter to arrange a visit. 2) Some special needs animals will be adopted on a best-fit basis, rather than the usual first-come-first-served.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 12-5pm
Thursdays and Fridays: 12-7pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 11am-5pm
Mondays: closed
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 12-5pm
Thursdays and Fridays: 12-7pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 11am-5pm
Mondays: closed
More about this shelter
The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is Fairfax County’s only open-access municipal shelter. We take in stray animals in need, owner surrendered companion animals when the owner is no longer willing or able to care for them, and animals who have been seized or taken into custody by Animal Protection Police. We accept all companion animals from Fairfax County who are in need of care, regardless of health, age, temperament, or history. We do not euthanize for space or length of time, and all adoptable animals are given every opportunity for a new home and family. We have an incredibly compassionate staff, and we also have vibrant and active volunteer and foster programs. We know that every animal who enters our shelter will be given the best care and shown boundless love while they are in our care, and while they wait for their forever family to adopt them. We are very proud that, since 2013, our positive release rate has been over 90% each year!
The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is Fairfax County’s only open-access municipal shelter. We take in stray animals in need, owner surrendered companion animals when the owner is no longer willing or able to care for them, and animals who have been seized or taken into custody by Animal Protection Police. We accept all companion animals from Fairfax County who are in need of care, regardless of health, age, temperament, or history. We do not euthanize for space or length of time, and all adoptable animals are given every opportunity for a new home and family. We have an incredibly compassionate staff, and we also have vibrant and active volunteer and foster programs. We know that every animal who enters our shelter will be given the best care and shown boundless love while they are in our care, and while they wait for their forever family to adopt them. We are very proud that, since 2013, our positive release rate has been over 90% each year!
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