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Meet Peek and Boo, two ADORABLE five month old orange cat bros. These two were a little shy and unsure of things at first, and had this habit of closing their eyes and scrunching away any time staff tried to say hello to them. So we sent them to foster, they got their new names, and they`ve been coming out of their shells and doing GREAT!! They`re ready for adoption now, and definitely must be adopted together because they`re best buddies and rely on each other. Here`s what their foster family says about them:
`Just an update on our two little buddies, Peek and Boo, who, as I write this, are chasing each other around the loop between the kitchen and the living room. I think they’re making progress bit by bit. While they have no problem coming out and playing, camping out at our feet as we sit on the floor, and chasing toys across our laps, they are still reluctant to fully succumb to petting and holding. Peeky is the least shy, and actually comes up for some touching on first contact in the morning. Then we can usually pick him up and cuddle him for a minute or so, but he freezes and does not purr while I’m doing it. After that when he comes close, he usually arches his back for a petting, but he runs off pretty quickly. Boo will also come close to play but usually darts off if you move to touch him. Just in the past day or so he has let me pet him very briefly before running off. (Progress bit by bit!) Missy actually had very good luck with him late at night a couple of nights ago when he was purring for her in her lap! My guess is that she had to catch him first!
The dream family will have to know cats and be prepared for gradual warming up period. I hope these guys will be a bonded pair. I think Peeky will guide the way for Boo to become more affectionate. I can’t imagine them apart.`
If you`d like to meet them, come on in during our open hours! We`re open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12-5pm, Thursdays and Fridays 12-7pm, and Saturdays and Sundays 11am-5pm. For more info on our adoption process, including requirements and fees, visit: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/adopt
Meet Peek and Boo, two ADORABLE five month old orange cat bros. These two were a little shy and unsure of things at first, and had this habit of closing their eyes and scrunching away any time staff tried to say hello to them. So we sent them to foster, they got their new names, and they`ve been coming out of their shells and doing GREAT!! They`re ready for adoption now, and definitely must be adopted together because they`re best buddies and rely on each other. Here`s what their foster family says about them:
`Just an update on our two little buddies, Peek and Boo, who, as I write this, are chasing each other around the loop between the kitchen and the living room. I think they’re making progress bit by bit. While they have no problem coming out and playing, camping out at our feet as we sit on the floor, and chasing toys across our laps, they are still reluctant to fully succumb to petting and holding. Peeky is the least shy, and actually comes up for some touching on first contact in the morning. Then we can usually pick him up and cuddle him for a minute or so, but he freezes and does not purr while I’m doing it. After that when he comes close, he usually arches his back for a petting, but he runs off pretty quickly. Boo will also come close to play but usually darts off if you move to touch him. Just in the past day or so he has let me pet him very briefly before running off. (Progress bit by bit!) Missy actually had very good luck with him late at night a couple of nights ago when he was purring for her in her lap! My guess is that she had to catch him first!
The dream family will have to know cats and be prepared for gradual warming up period. I hope these guys will be a bonded pair. I think Peeky will guide the way for Boo to become more affectionate. I can’t imagine them apart.`
If you`d like to meet them, come on in during our open hours! We`re open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12-5pm, Thursdays and Fridays 12-7pm, and Saturdays and Sundays 11am-5pm. For more info 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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We'll also keep you updated on Boo (& Peek)'s adoption status with email updates.
