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My name is Splash Hyattsville!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Adoption fee: $175

This helps 4Paws Rescue Team, Inc. with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Gray or Blue
Age
5 months old, Kitten
Sex
Female
Pet ID
11661
Hair Length

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Due to Splash's age and activity level, she cannot be adopted as a single kitten. She must be adopted with one of her littermates or go to a home that already has a kitten or a young active cat.

Hello everyone, I am the most adorable kitty you will meet, my name is Splash! I say adorable because I am super loving, easy going and outgoing. I love to play with cats, dogs and children. My foster mommy has given me the best life which has been full of love. I share my foster home with cats and dogs and I am affectionate with all of them because I've learned that they are safe and make me happy! I'm not a hyper kitten but I do love a good game of chase or playing with moving kitty toys and balls. I know I would fit in easily to any home because when my foster mommy comes home with a new addition I am the first to befriend them. I also love dogs and like to chase their wagging tail and have no problem cuddling with them. I am excited to join my furever family!

Splash's estimated birthdate is May 2024. She spayed, current on vaccines, tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV, and has been microchipped.
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
11661
Contact
Address
P.O. Box 2908, Merrifield, VA 22116

Their adoption process

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

Go meet their pets

Adoption fairs are held once or twice a month at various PETCO stores in Northern Virginia. The adoption fairs are usually held on Saturday’s from 1:00 to 5:00. Between 30 and 60 cats and kittens are shown for adoption at each fair—with the larger fairs generally occurring April through October.

While they are waiting to find permanent loving homes, our cats temporarily live in foster homes. The foster families bring the cats and kittens to the adoption fairs to be seen by potential adopters. Applicants have the opportunity to handle the cats and in some cases, meet the foster parents who can provide additional insight into a cat’s habits and personality.

More about this rescue

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.

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