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Hi. My name is Teddy. Although I’m not your everyday cat (as you’ll read about below), I do have all the cool things people look for in a cat: I’m soft and I like being scratched behind my ears. I enjoy playing with all kinds of toys. I love all food. Treats! Greenies are a big favorite of mine and churu paste. I am not picky. I’m lively and smart, says my foster mom.
I came to my foster home after being found on the streets of Baltimore. Being on the urban streets was really scary. Not just because of the noise and not having a lot of safe spaces but also because of the other cats living on the street. Let’s just say they were tough. As a result, I am very frightened of cats. But here in my foster home, I am a contented indoor cat with no desire to venture out again.
So what makes me not your everyday cat? One main thing: I love to learn new things in clicker training. I’m not talking about stuff like how to get food from a garbage can or what’s the best way to catch a rat. Who needs that? Here at my foster home I’ve already learned “sit” and “low five.” I’m so excited about learning that if our training session seems too short, I put my paw on my foster mom’s foot to let her know I want to keep going. There’s a whole lot of other stuff to know. My latest lesson is on how to follow a target stick. Fun! My foster mom says I am “very motivated and eager to please. The ideal cat for someone looking for a cat who is a quick learner.”
While I think all cats are scary, I like humans of the grown-up kind. When they are not ready to play with me, I wait patiently until they give me some attention. Plus I love to chat with them. I know how conversation goes: I say something; you say something. Or it can go the other way: You say something; I say something.
The best forever home for me would have no other pets and no kids. How about your home? Would you like to meet and talk about it? If so, please fill out an adoption application at this website – https://animalalliesrescue.org/cat-application – and choose me, Teddy! My adoption fee is $150 and AARF wants me to tell you that their adoption package covers all expenses needed to prepare kitties like me for our forever homes. By the time you meet us, we’ve already been spayed/neutered (if age-appropriate) and microchipped. We’ve been checked by a veterinarian, and we’re up to date on age appropriate immunizations against rabies and FVRCP (feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus & panleuk
Hi. My name is Teddy. Although I’m not your everyday cat (as you’ll read about below), I do have all the cool things people look for in a cat: I’m soft and I like being scratched behind my ears. I enjoy playing with all kinds of toys. I love all food. Treats! Greenies are a big favorite of mine and churu paste. I am not picky. I’m lively and smart, says my foster mom.
I came to my foster home after being found on the streets of Baltimore. Being on the urban streets was really scary. Not just because of the noise and not having a lot of safe spaces but also because of the other cats living on the street. Let’s just say they were tough. As a result, I am very frightened of cats. But here in my foster home, I am a contented indoor cat with no desire to venture out again.
So what makes me not your everyday cat? One main thing: I love to learn new things in clicker training. I’m not talking about stuff like how to get food from a garbage can or what’s the best way to catch a rat. Who needs that? Here at my foster home I’ve already learned “sit” and “low five.” I’m so excited about learning that if our training session seems too short, I put my paw on my foster mom’s foot to let her know I want to keep going. There’s a whole lot of other stuff to know. My latest lesson is on how to follow a target stick. Fun! My foster mom says I am “very motivated and eager to please. The ideal cat for someone looking for a cat who is a quick learner.”
While I think all cats are scary, I like humans of the grown-up kind. When they are not ready to play with me, I wait patiently until they give me some attention. Plus I love to chat with them. I know how conversation goes: I say something; you say something. Or it can go the other way: You say something; I say something.
The best forever home for me would have no other pets and no kids. How about your home? Would you like to meet and talk about it? If so, please fill out an adoption application at this website – https://animalalliesrescue.org/cat-application – and choose me, Teddy! My adoption fee is $150 and AARF wants me to tell you that their adoption package covers all expenses needed to prepare kitties like me for our forever homes. By the time you meet us, we’ve already been spayed/neutered (if age-appropriate) and microchipped. We’ve been checked by a veterinarian, and we’re up to date on age appropriate immunizations against rabies and FVRCP (feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus & panleuk
Thank you for your interest in adopting a pet from Animal Allies Rescue Foundation (AARF). At the heart of our work is ensuring that each AARFie is matched with a family that is going to be their forever family. The application process is the first step in helping us understand you, your home, and factors that may help us determine if this pet is a great match for you — or, help you find a fit that will be. Please complete all the information in our species specific adoption applications; missing information may delay the adoption screening process.
Please note:
AARF only adopts pets to people in the Baltimore/DC metro region. In certain circumstances, we will consider homes in closer areas Pennsylvania, Delaware and Northern Virginia. This is due to the required home visit and long term ability to support the adoption. If you live outside of an hour radius of Baltimore, it is unlikely that your application will be approved.
Completion of the application form does not guarantee AARF will place one of our pets in your care. Many of our animals receive multiple applications, and we evaluate each applicant on fit for the specific animal (not first come first serve).
Completion of the application authorizes AARF to verify any information contained herein, including verification of medical records of any present or prior pets treated by the veterinarians listed.
AARF utilizes Truthfinder, a leading provider of public data about people and their connections to others, to verify certain information provided on foster and adoption applications. Truthfinder does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Completion of the adoption application is an indication that the information contained within this application is accurate and not misleading in any way.
All adoptions are at the sole discretion of AARF.
We also remind you that animals are not a short-term commitment, and as such, please give careful consideration to adopting an animal. Make sure your lifestyle allows the time, patience and expenses this animal will need over the years.
Thank you for your interest in adopting a pet from Animal Allies Rescue Foundation (AARF). At the heart of our work is ensuring that each AARFie is matched with a family that is going to be their forever family. The application process is the first step in helping us understand you, your home, and factors that may help us determine if this pet is a great match for you — or, help you find a fit that will be. Please complete all the information in our species specific adoption applications; missing information may delay the adoption screening process.
Please note:
AARF only adopts pets to people in the Baltimore/DC metro region. In certain circumstances, we will consider homes in closer areas Pennsylvania, Delaware and Northern Virginia. This is due to the required home visit and long term ability to support the adoption. If you live outside of an hour radius of Baltimore, it is unlikely that your application will be approved.
Completion of the application form does not guarantee AARF will place one of our pets in your care. Many of our animals receive multiple applications, and we evaluate each applicant on fit for the specific animal (not first come first serve).
Completion of the application authorizes AARF to verify any information contained herein, including verification of medical records of any present or prior pets treated by the veterinarians listed.
AARF utilizes Truthfinder, a leading provider of public data about people and their connections to others, to verify certain information provided on foster and adoption applications. Truthfinder does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Completion of the adoption application is an indication that the information contained within this application is accurate and not misleading in any way.
All adoptions are at the sole discretion of AARF.
We also remind you that animals are not a short-term commitment, and as such, please give careful consideration to adopting an animal. Make sure your lifestyle allows the time, patience and expenses this animal will need over the years.
Animal Allies Rescue Foundation, Inc. (AARF) is an all volunteer run, foster based 501(c)(3) non-profit based in the Baltimore region, dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of abandoned, abused, homeless, and senior cats and dogs. AARF was founded in 2012 by Arika Pevenstein and Sallyann Jennings in response to the overwhelming need for additional public education about the importance of adoption, animal protection and the animal crises not only in Baltimore, but across the country.
AARF provides a critical pathway for high-need cases, including those that may require costly medical procedures or rehabilitation. By operating exclusively through a network of foster homes, AARF provides personalized care that supports recovery and reveals each animal’s unique personality and needs, enabling us to effectively match them with well-screened, ideal forever homes.
AARF’s alliances with rescue organizations, shelters, veterinary and training professionals, combined with our passionate AARF fosters and volunteers empower our mission to create AARFily Ever Afters – one animal at a time.
Animal Allies Rescue Foundation, Inc. (AARF) is an all volunteer run, foster based 501(c)(3) non-profit based in the Baltimore region, dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of abandoned, abused, homeless, and senior cats and dogs. AARF was founded in 2012 by Arika Pevenstein and Sallyann Jennings in response to the overwhelming need for additional public education about the importance of adoption, animal protection and the animal crises not only in Baltimore, but across the country.
AARF provides a critical pathway for high-need cases, including those that may require costly medical procedures or rehabilitation. By operating exclusively through a network of foster homes, AARF provides personalized care that supports recovery and reveals each animal’s unique personality and needs, enabling us to effectively match them with well-screened, ideal forever homes.
AARF’s alliances with rescue organizations, shelters, veterinary and training professionals, combined with our passionate AARF fosters and volunteers empower our mission to create AARFily Ever Afters – one animal at a time.
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