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My name is Nimo!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Orange or Red (Mostly)
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
20845015-2024-1744
Hair Length
short

My details

Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

My name is Nimo and I will be your best friend especially if you give me food! 

I spent the first few years of my life on the streets of Kuwait where I developed a nasty infection in my wound on my face. Sadly, it got so bad I lost half of my jaw so I'm always sticking my tongue out at you. My foster says it makes me look like my hero Kittypool. I really hope to meet him one day because it is clearly not me in that costume! 
 
I like people, but I am very nervous around them at first. I have dealt with a lot of less than nice humans in my time so I have to be sure they won't be mean to me. It may take me a few weeks to let you pet me, but once I do, I will cuddle right up next to you and demand them. I will also never let you forget what time dinner is. 
 
Never.
 
Although I can live with other cats, the other cats can't be alphas. I survived a lot of scary cats so when they hiss and growl, I have to get defensive because that was the only way to survive. However, I'm never aggressive with humans and will just run if I'm afraid. This is why it might be best for me to go to a home where I'm the only cat, but I do like playing with foster kittens! 
 
As long as my face is kept clean and my tongue is checked every so often to be sure it is being properly moistened, there aren't any foreseeable issues with my jaw.



If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application and a representative will get back to you shortly to answer any questions you may have. The adoption policies and applications can be found at the following links: https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat and https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-dog. Email us at  adoption@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued cats. Email us at dogadoptions@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued dogs.

See our calendar of adoption events at https://fancycats.org/(scroll towards bottom)

You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster! Fosters are like bridges between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save cats and dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please visit: https://fancycats.org/volunteer



November 4, 2024, 8:29 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
20845015-2024-1744
Contact
Catherine Awad
Address
P. O. Box 182, Herndon, VA 20172
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Our adopters fill out an application that screens for problems that may be detrimental to our cats and kittens. Once the adopter is approved we provide veterinary referrals which help with low cost spays or neuters for the kittens that are too young at the time of adoption. We are always available to help with behavioral issues that arise. We provide numerous information sheets in our adoption folders, plus the medical background of each cat. The only fees involved with our program are adoption fees that offset our veterinary bills.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Our adoptions are held at the Fair Lakes PETsMART in Fairfax Virginia, at the Chantilly PetsMART, at the Gainesville PetsMART, and at the Springfield PetsMART
Check our website for upcoming adoptions. www.fancycats.org

More about this rescue

Fancy Cats Rescue Team was founded to provide the community a "safety net" for cats and kittens that are abused and abandoned, or added to the euthanasia list at the shelters that we are currently participating with. We are a 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit Organization and participate with the United Way/CFC #8929. The goal is to have no kill shelters in place. Education and responsible pet ownership are the foundation of our organization. Our program provides literature, counseling, referral services and educational resources to families and individuals needing guidance. Teaching people responsible pet guardianship by spay and neutering their pets, behavioral modification and health concerns. We also provide a mentoring environment for our youth volunteers where they can learn the rewards of community service while caring for animals that need their gentle, loving kindness. They also interact with the community providing self-confidence and the ability to interact with a variety of cultures and diverse backgrounds. Once an animal is received into our program, they remain with us until a safe, appropriate home is found. They are never euthanized based on their age or space limitations. They are given appropriate medical care, immunizations, spays or neuters and endless hours of tender, loving care. We are an all-volunteer organization with no paid staff. We are funded by community donations, 91% goes toward the care and well being of our animals. Our adoption fees help offset our veterinary bills.

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