My name is Bennito!

Posted 3 days ago | Updated 2 days ago

Cared for by Animal Welfare League of Arlington

Adoption process

Meet the Pet

Submit Application

Approve Application

Sign Adoption Contract

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed

Domestic Shorthair

Color

Black (All)

Age

9 months old, Young

Sex

Male

Pet ID

57227446

Hair Length

short

My story

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

Meet Bennito, a shy black kitty with a heart full of potential and a purr as soft as their fur. Bennito may take a little time to warm up, but once they trust you, the love they give is unmatched. They’ll gently nudge your hand for scratches, rubbing their head against you in the sweetest way, and when the moment feels right, they might even curl up in your lap for a nap. This gentle soul is showing curiosity about their human companions. Bennito loves treats and wet food, with a side of playtime involving wand toys and scratchers.

Bennito is looking for a patient and loving home where they can continue to blossom, and they’d likely thrive with a friendly feline sibling to show them the ropes. If you have a soft spot for shy but loving cats, Bennito is ready to steal your heart.

If you are interested in adopting Bennito, please visit the shelter during our adoption hours.

Shelter

Animal Welfare League of Arlington

Contact info

Pet ID

57227446

Contact

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Phone

(703) 931-9241

mail@awla.org

Website

https://www.awla.org

Address

2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA 22206

Donation

Donate to This Shelter

Their adoption process

1.
Meet the Pet

Visit the shelter during regular business hours. If the pet is listed as "in foster", please contact the foster at the email provided.

2.
Submit Application

If you would like to adopt after meeting the animal, the foster or staff member will give you a link to an online application.

3.
Approve Application

One of our adoptions counselors will contact you to go over the pet’s medical history, personality information, and answer any questions.

4.
Sign Adoption Contract

Finalize adoption paperwork & pay adoption fee.

5.
Take the Pet Home

Schedule a time to pick up the pet at the shelter.

Additional adoption info

We are not able to respond to all email requests. Please make sure to follow the instructions given in each pet's profile.

Adoption application

https://www.awla.org/adopt/

Go meet their pets

Meet our pets at 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington VA 22206.

More about this shelter

Founded in 1944, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington provides animal adoption and community programs to the Northern Virginia and D.C. metropolitan area, as well as animal rescue and control services within Arlington County.

Vision
A humane community in which animals and people live together harmoniously.

Mission
Improving the lives of animals and people by providing resources, care, and protection.

Values & Guiding Principles
LEAD COURAGEOUSLY: We strive to be leaders in our field and community knowing that a leader pursues excellence, fosters innovation, and rises to the hardest challenges.
DO GOOD: Encourage an environment of compassion, respect, kindness, and inclusivity among staff, volunteers, clients, and the community that we serve. Suspend judgment while acknowledging and appreciating the individuality of each person and animal.
BE HONEST: Recognize the critical role we serve in the community and maintain the public’s trust through open accessibility and transparency.
EMBRACE CHANGE: Remain open-minded and adaptable to the changing landscape. We learn from our failures and work every day to improve ourselves and the organization.
WORK TOGETHER: Support each other by creating a positive, mission-driven, and team-centered culture. Above all, have fun and laugh.