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Kittens and cats in District of Columbia

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El Chapo

American Shorthair

Female, Young
Washington, DC
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House-trained,
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**Looking for a Loving Home for My 7-Month-Old Kitten** I’m looking for a new home for my 7-month-old kitten. She has a playful personality with a bit of attitude at times, as kittens do! She was just neutered, is up to date on her shots, and her rabies vaccination is good for two years. I originally got her from a coworker, but as a full-time college student, I am realizing I don’t have enough time to give her the attention and care she deserves. She would do best in a home where she can play and be given space when needed. If you or someone you know is interested in giving her a loving home, please reach out! I just want to make sure she goes somewhere where she’ll be happy and well cared for.
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Rambo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Washington, DC
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Good with cats,
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House panther ISO a forever family!RAMBO NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!   Name: Rambo  Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 1 year 4 months   DOB: 9/22/23 SEX: Male      Approximate Weight: 9lbs 6oz Coloring: Black  Type of Hair: Short Gets Along With: With proper integration, Rambo will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period.  We’re happy to help with tips and tricks!Lives with: Ringo, Rambo Currently Living at: Shelter -- Coming to the DC area soon! I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Rambo, and I am a cute little kitty! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be my kitty self.  What my Foster Says About Me: Coming soon! TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for adult cats is $200 ($350 for two cats adopted together). The adoption fee for a kitten (under 7 months old) is $220 ($380 for two kittens adopted together).If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at   www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .  BE A FOSTER!!!   Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact   fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org    BE A SPONSOR!!!!   Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   ! February 20, 2025, 7:23 pm
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Ringo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Washington, DC
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(when grown) -
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Good with cats,
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House panther ISO a forever family!RINGO NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!   Name: Ringo  Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 1 year 4 months   DOB: 9/22/23 SEX: Male      Approximate Weight: 9lbs 6oz Coloring: Black  Type of Hair: Short Gets Along With: With proper integration, Ringo will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period.  We’re happy to help with tips and tricks!Lives with: Ringo, Rambo Currently Living at: Shelter -- Coming to the DC area soon! I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Ringo, and I am a cute little kitty! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be my kitty self.  What my Foster Says About Me: Coming soon! TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for adult cats is $200 ($350 for two cats adopted together). The adoption fee for a kitten (under 7 months old) is $220 ($380 for two kittens adopted together).If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at   www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .  BE A FOSTER!!!   Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact   fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org    BE A SPONSOR!!!!   Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   ! February 20, 2025, 7:23 pm
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Spiderman

Domestic Longhair

Male, Adult
Washington, DC
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Good with cats,
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Please contact Jessie Cheng (jessie.cheng@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Cute guy ISO a forever family!SPIDERMAN NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!   Name: Spiderman  Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Long Hair Age: 1 year 4 months   DOB: 10/5/23 SEX: Male      Approximate Weight: 10lbs 10oz Coloring: White and Gray  Type of Hair: Long Gets Along With: With proper integration, Spiderman will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period.  We’re happy to help with tips and tricks! Currently Living at: Shelter -- Coming to the DC area soon! I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Spiderman, and I am a cute little kitty! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be my kitty self.  What my Foster Says About Me: Coming soon! TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for adult cats is $200 ($350 for two cats adopted together). The adoption fee for a kitten (under 7 months old) is $220 ($380 for two kittens adopted together).If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at   www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .  BE A FOSTER!!!   Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact   fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org    BE A SPONSOR!!!!   Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   ! February 20, 2025, 7:23 pm
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Lonny

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Washington, DC
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Good with cats,
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Please contact Jessie Cheng (jessie.cheng@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Mini panther -- ISO his forever family!LONNY NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!   Name: Lonny  Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Estimated Age: 5 months     Estimated DOB: 8/21/24 SEX: Male      Approximate Weight: 5lbs 15oz Coloring: Black     Type of Hair: Short Gets Along With: Because of his young age, Lonny will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period.  We’re happy to help with tips and tricks!Currently Living at: Shelter -- Coming to the DMV soon! I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Lonny, and I am a cute little kitten! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be my kitten self.   What my Foster Says About Me: Coming soon! Kitten Vetting Requirements: Your kitten may not be fully vaccinated upon adoption.  You will be responsible for providing whatever remaining vaccines are needed to complete the kitten vaccine series. TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for adult cats is $200 ($350 for two cats adopted together). The adoption fee for a kitten (under 7 months old) is $220 ($380 for two kittens adopted together).If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at   www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .  BE A FOSTER!!!   Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact   fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org    BE A SPONSOR!!!!   Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   ! February 20, 2025, 7:23 pm
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Podcast

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Washington, DC
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Good with cats,
Story
Please contact Jessie Cheng (jessie.cheng@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Cute guy -- looking for his forever family!PODCAST NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!   Name: Podcast  Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Estimated Age: 6 months     Estimated DOB: 8/19/24 SEX: Male      Approximate Weight: 6lbs 3oz Coloring: White and gray     Type of Hair: Short Gets Along With: Because of his young age, Podcast will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period.  We’re happy to help with tips and tricks!Currently Living at: Shelter -- Coming to the DMV soon! I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Podcast, and I am a cute little kitten! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be my kitten self.   What my Foster Says About Me: Coming soon! Kitten Vetting Requirements: Your kitten may not be fully vaccinated upon adoption.  You will be responsible for providing whatever remaining vaccines are needed to complete the kitten vaccine series. TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for adult cats is $200 ($350 for two cats adopted together). The adoption fee for a kitten (under 7 months old) is $220 ($380 for two kittens adopted together).If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at   www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .  BE A FOSTER!!!   Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact   fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org    BE A SPONSOR!!!!   Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   ! February 20, 2025, 7:23 pm

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Capital Cats

625 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Omani Paws

Washington, DC 20001

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Appalachian SPCA - DC

Washington, DC 20001

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Bright Hope Animal Rescue - D.C. Chapter

Washington DC, DC 20001

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DC PAWS Rescue

P.O. Box 23439, Washington, DC 20026

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HFH - Washington D.C.

Washington, DC 20500

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The Paw Pad

PO Box 70060, Washington, DC 20024

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Metro Ferals - DC

Washington, DC 20009

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Alliance for Stray Animals and People

P.O. Box 65438, Washington, DC 20035

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Laila's Legacy Animal Rescue

Washington, DC 20020

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