Domestic Shorthair kittens & cats in Culpeper, Virginia

UPDATE: 3.3.24 Fisher was a bit of a loner who now has been seeking out more affection. He will greet you at the door. Fisher was once bonded with 2 friends, but isn't anymore and can be adopted by himself. He is a sweetheart that at times struggles with self-esteem. He has been waiting on his forever home since he was an 8 week old kitten, found dumped in a trash heap with his siblings (all adopted now) at a county dump. Please help him find a home. BFFs Fisher, Gar"Bonzo," & Watson - A Tale of 3 FriendsEvery week we get many requests for Fisher, an orange tabby that came to us with his 5 siblings last summer. Fisher and his family were dumped at the dump and ended up at a high kill shelter – a double whammy. Forgotten Felines pulled Fisher and his siblings and all were adopted, except Fisher. “So…if you are getting a lot of calls for Fisher, what’s the problem?” you ask. Well…Fisher has always been a bit of a loner and always sat apart from his siblings. He never wanted to play with them, he seemed to be a thinker type kinda guy, quiet. He never seemed to have any self esteem or real identity.Last summer we got in an entire family of orange cats that set up “house” in an office parking lot, right on the side of I-29 – remember? Gar”Bonzo” was the dad of that litter. Bonzo is a large orange tabby with white paws with an easy-going personality, though he didn’t come to us that way, he is TOTALLY a smooshie-guy now.Bonzo took an interest in Fisher and cleaned him, slept with him, and even played with toys with him. Keep in mind, Bonzo never even knew what a toy was…but he did this for Fisher. He seemed to know what Fisher needed and saw the emptiness in him…and filled it. Bonzo let Fisher know that he was okay and everything was okay. He mentored him in a way. This big ol’ cat from the streets took Fisher under his wing and became a big part of Fisher’s life. “Okay then, so adopt them together.”Last summer I received a call from the high kill shelter to pull some cats bc they would be euthanized. We took in the cats and when I asked if there were any more that needed out, the reply was, “We have one, but he will be put down bc he is feral.” I said I would take him. (Lots of times cats are not feral, just terrified from being in a big, loud, scary shelter, wondering what their fate will be.) I was told, “No, you don’t want him. He really is feral. We will put him down.” “No I want him.” I replied. Thinking, even a barn home is better than death.Watson came to us the following day, a day before he was slated for death. This big gray and white guy just stayed in his carrier in the crate and I barely saw him for the first month he was with us. He came out of his carrier at night to eat and that was about it. Sometimes when I would come into the room late at night, I would see him lounging on top of his carrier and he would quickly run inside again, escaping interaction with me. I never heard a growl or a hiss, ever. Hmmm…I thought, feral, huh?After Watson settled in, he was fully vetted and the door was opened on his crate. He could now come out and meet everyone he had been looking at for awhile, or stay in his crate if he chose. The decision was his. He came out and within a week or so, became best buds with Bonzo – after all, they had a lot in common. These are 2 guys that most would’ve given up on and dismissed as unfriendly cats, without taking the time to get to know them. Soon, Watson began cleaning and grooming little Fisher, too, eating with him, sleeping with him, and bonding with him.Now the world seemed to shine down on these three friends and all was happy and good, but they still need to complete their story. This is where you come in.These 3 friends are not traditional lap cats. Bonzo and Watson can be pet but do not like to be picked up – that’s okay. They often look out the French doors from the playroom and let me know when I am late to give them their canned food breakfast. They rub up against my legs when I come into the room. They can be pet and love affection. They are sweet cats who deserved to live. Once in a quiet home, they will most-likely bloom with a person they can trust.We are introducing these 3 guys, who have been through so much, to be part of a family. A family that is loving and understanding and patient and lets them adapt into their new home with love and patience. And so….I introduce to you….Gar”Bonzo” and Watson and Fisher. Three friends together. All fully vetted and microchipped, looking to add another chapter to their success story. (A deep discount will apply when adopting.)Please share with friends and family! GoodMews22@aol.comNovember 4, 2024, 11:34 am

Meet Carla and Marla (4 year old sisters) and mom, Darla (5 years old) This bonded tabby family have had a rough start to life.Carla and Marla were found in early December 2020 living in a sewer on a busy Culpeper street with their mom, Darla Mae and were brought into care. Unbelievably, they have not found their forever home yet and have been with us the longest out of any of the cats we have in foster care. Their foster family has a child that is allergic, but out of respect and care for this little family, they have made the difficult decision to care for them until they can find their forever home.This family is a Violet family, as in the term a " shrinking Violet." "Violets," are a very special group of cats. These kitties have been in foster homes for maybe a year or more, still hoping for their future mommy or daddy to find them. Their stories are similar,  they have all been through Hell on the streets ~ orphaned, abandoned by a former owner, left to fend for themselves, often sick or hungry. People passing them by, but no one helping.  These precious, frightened, and vulnerable souls usually blossom once in a quiet, indoor home, with either no children or older children. They are all spayed or neutered, are up to date on rabies and distemper vaccines, and tested negative for feline leukemia, and are microchipped. The adoption fee is $25 and may be waived if you have adopted from us previously or if there are multiple bonded cats, as in Carla, Marla, and Darla.. Carla and Darla probably rate a 4-5 on the Violet social scale. They are playful once they are alone, but are couch potatoes with Darla when people are around. Carla is the more social and will come to sniff their foster mom's hand amd everyone loves people watching, as well as a sunny window with a bird feeder (who doesn't, right?) No one is aggressive. Everyone is good with furniture and good in the litter box, as well, and can be pet when eating.Carla, Marla, and Darla will need a quiet, low activity home together with kids 12 years old or older or no children at all. They are completely vetted and have been dewormed, spayed, have had 3 FVRCP vaccines, a rabies vaccine, and are tested negative for FIV, and feline leukemia. They are microchipped with a lifetime registration, meaning you will not have to pay every year to reregister. Interested in these rhyming beauties? Please email us at GoodMews22@aol.com.For more information on Violets, please go to: https://www.forgottenfelinesculpeper.org/violets. November 4, 2024, 11:34 am

Meet Hickory, a handsome white and gray, short-haired 2 year old. He came to us with his mom, Constance and brother, Hunter on the Freedom Ride  year ago Thanksgiving from a high-kill shelter when their time had run out. The kill shelter we usually pull from actually told us about this little family that was in a neighboring kill shelter because they were so sweet and gentle and they were worried they would not make it out.Hickory is a sweet cat. He is fairly quiet and low-profile at first, but he is playful and loving and comes to you for affection.. He enjoys eating (what guy doesn't!) and playing with toys and loves doing Zoomies around the house. He can be held and pet and enjoys affection. He is shy at first but warms up within a day or two.Hickory is neutered, received 2 - 3 FVRCP vaccines, a rabies vaccine, and is microchipped with a lifetime registration - you won't need to pay to renew every year. He is ready to come home now to an approved home. Please contact us for an application at GoodMews22@aol.com or call 540.717.4420. November 4, 2024, 11:34 am

Meet Eliza! Eliza is a beautiful and unique Abbitab - a mix of Abyssinian ticking with a tabby tail - with colors of brown, oranges, and black. She was found last February as a young kitten in town, living with her brother, Toby under a shed. She and Toby are bonded and they must be adopted together. Adopt one, get one free.Eliza is very curious and likes to come into the room to see what you are doing and rub up against you. She likes to be pet, but is not yet fond of being picked up. She is just deciding that she likes and can trust people. Brother Toby likes to watch from the sidelines, occasionally allowing to be pet. Toby loves a nice sunny spot on a climber to lounge and look out the window. They have been through a lot together and will need a patient, quiet, low activity home where they can bloom.Both Eliza and Toby are spayed and neutered, have received 2 FVRCP vaccines, a rabies vaccine, tested negative for FIV and feline leukemia, and are microchipped with a lifetime registration. Interested? Questions? Please email us at GoodMews22@aol.com or call 540.717.4420.November 4, 2024, 11:34 am

Meet Toby! Toby is a handsome orange tabby. He was found last February as a young kitten in town, living with his sister, Eliza under a shed. He and Eliza are bonded and they must be adopted together. Adopt one, get one free.Toby likes to watch from the sidelines, occasionally allowing to be pet. Toby loves a nice sunny spot on a climber to lounge and look out the window. Eliza is very curious and likes to come into the room to see what you are doing and rub up against you. She likes to be pet, but is not yet fond of being picked up. She is just deciding that she likes and can trust people. Brother  They have been through a lot together and will need a patient, quiet, low activity home where they can bloom.Both Eliza and Toby are spayed and neutered, have recieved 2 FVRCP vaccines, a rabies vaccine, tested negative for FIV and feline leukemia, and are microchipped with a lifetime registration. Interested? Questions? Please email us at GoodMews22@aol.com or call 540.717.4420.November 4, 2024, 11:34 am

Meet Jojo! Jojo is a handsome gray and white cat about 2 - 3 years old. He has been with us for 2 years. All of his siblings have long been adopted and he doesn't understand why he is still waiting for his family to find him. Jojo came to us last August 2022 from a high-kill shelter with a few other cats that he lived with. He was very shy and spent a good deal of time in his foster home hiding under the bed. We don't know much about his past or what he's been through, but he is no longer the shy guy and now loves affection and attention.Jojo loves other cats and is a positive kind of guy - always wanting to give head butts and be pet. He is a lovebug once he gets to know you. He will greet you at the door when you come home, rub up against you for a hug, and follow you around the house, watching your every move. Jojo  has a heart murmur, but it doesn't affect him at all. Jojo needs a quiet, low activity home. He can be with other cat friends or be by himself - he is happy either way. He just wants to be loved.He is neutered, has his FVRCP and rabies vaccines, tested negative for FIV and Feline Leukemia, and is microchipped with a lifetime registration. There is a discount on his adoption fee. Interested in loving this sweet boy?Please contact us at GoodMews22@aol.com or call 540.717.4420. Jojo has been with us for 2 years and is waiting for his family to find him. He hopes it is **you.**November 4, 2024, 11:34 am

Priscilla is a stunning 1 year old Dilute Tortoiseshell that showed up on a citizens property. Wanting the best outcome for this affectionate young lady they brought her to the shelter. Priscilla is a purring and playful cat looking for a family to spoil her rotten!!! Priscilla is current on all vaccines, spayed and microchipped. Given dewormer, flea/tick prevention and tested for FIV/FLV. To Apply for Adoption/Foster please copy and paste the following link: https://orangecountyva.gov/158/Animal-Shelter

Reginald is a very sweet 4 year old boy who was surrendered along with the other cat in the household when his owner's could not care for him any longer. Reginald is a big 10lb kitten who is use to living Indoor/Outdoor. He is an extremely affectionate cat that also enjoys his independence! Reginald was previously Neutered We have brought him current on all vaccines and microchipped. Given dewormer, flea/tick prevention and tested for FIV/FLV. To Apply for Adoption/Foster please copy and paste the following link: https://orangecountyva.gov/158/Animal-Shelter

For The Cats' Sake Meet MISTY BLU! This beautiful sweetheart has been with us for a while, patiently waiting for her perfect home. Initially very shy, she has blossomed into a friendly cat when approached calmly. She truly enjoys head rubs and being petted, even though she doesn't often seek out attention on her own. While she loves the comfort of indoors, she also delights in soaking up fresh air on the catio. She gets along well with other cats but prefers a more tranquil environment. Come meet this friendly introvert at her Flint Hill foster home and see if this green-eyed beauty is the one for you. ADOPT “MISTY BLU”: https://jotform.com/81848821130152   We do not have a fixed adoption fee at For The Cats' Sake, but instead ask for a tax-deductible donation to our group of at least $80. On average, we spend $200 to cover food, litter, spay/neuter, testing, vaccinations, flea treatment, deworming and any vet care or medicine needed. Adopters donate $80 or more, as they choose, to cover cat's expenses, and help our rescue continue to treat and find homes for more cats. This flexible policy makes it possible for people to adopt more than one cat or multiple barn cats. &#226&#128&#168&#226&#128&#168 CAT EXPENSES:&#226&#128&#168 Spay/neuter $75 to $150. &#226&#128&#168Rabies and FVRCP $50. &#226&#128&#168Test for FiV and FeLV $35. &#226&#128&#168Microchip $25 (adopter registers for life for $30) &#226&#128&#168Wellness check at vet $50. &#226&#128&#168Flea treatments and deworming $40. &#226&#128&#168Any additional vet care or medications needed.&#226&#128&#168 Food and litter $40 upwards, depending on time of stay.   TNR and a whole lot more... November 17, 2024, 2:33 pm

For The Cats' Sake Meet Sapphire! Sapphire is a gorgeous and playful young lady who would make an excellent mouser. She loves playing with other cats and with people, though she doesn't enjoy being petted or handled. Sapphire came to us as a TNR kitten (trap, neuter, and return), but she was just too pretty to return. She would appreciate some outdoor time, as she loves spending time on the catio. Won’t you come meet this slender beauty at her Flint Hill foster home? ADOPT “SAPPHIRE” NOW:    https://jotform.com/81848821130152 We do not have a fixed adoption fee at For The Cats' Sake, but instead ask for a tax-deductible donation to our group of at least $80. On average, we spend $200 to cover food, litter, spay/neuter, testing, vaccinations, flea treatment, deworming and any vet care or medicine needed. Adopters donate $80 or more, as they choose, to cover cat's expenses, and help our rescue continue to treat and find homes for more cats. This flexible policy makes it possible for people to adopt more than one cat or multiple barn cats. &#226&#128&#168&#226&#128&#168 CAT EXPENSES:&#226&#128&#168 Spay/neuter $75 to $150. &#226&#128&#168Rabies and FVRCP $50. &#226&#128&#168Test for FiV and FeLV $35. &#226&#128&#168Microchip $25 (adopter registers for life for $30) &#226&#128&#168Wellness check at vet $50. &#226&#128&#168Flea treatments and deworming $40. &#226&#128&#168Any additional vet care or medications needed.&#226&#128&#168 Food and litter $40 upwards, depending on time of stay. TNR and a whole lot more... November 17, 2024, 3:17 pm

For The Cats' Sake Meet ATHENA!  Athena is a gorgeous and playful young lady who would make an excellent mouser. She loves playing with other cats and with people, though she doesn't enjoy being petted or handled. Athena was found living under a shed in Front Royal with her family. Due to the challenges and dangers of her outdoor life, she unfortunately acquired Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). Despite being FIV+, she remains healthy and is eager to find a caring forever home. Athena enjoys spending time outside. Won’t you come meet this slender beauty at her Flint Hill foster home?  For more information on owning a FIV+ cat, check out this website as a resource: https://www.marvistavet.com/owning-a-feline-immunodeficiency-virus-positive-fiv-cat.pml?fbclid=IwAR0ZofNLyIxTncvB8gPeBm0oyGqJdtkfUo0ze1EFMIIy7uWy6E8-Go4V_3Y ADOPT “ATHENA” NOW:    https://jotform.com/81848821130152 We do not have a fixed adoption fee at For The Cats' Sake, but instead ask for a tax-deductible donation to our group of at least $80. On average, we spend $200 to cover food, litter, spay/neuter, testing, vaccinations, flea treatment, deworming and any vet care or medicine needed. Adopters donate $80 or more, as they choose, to cover cat's expenses, and help our rescue continue to treat and find homes for more cats. This flexible policy makes it possible for people to adopt more than one cat or multiple barn cats. &#226&#128&#168&#226&#128&#168 CAT EXPENSES:&#226&#128&#168 Spay/neuter $75 to $150. &#226&#128&#168Rabies and FVRCP $50. &#226&#128&#168Test for FiV and FeLV $35. &#226&#128&#168Microchip $25 (adopter registers for life for $30) &#226&#128&#168Wellness check at vet $50. &#226&#128&#168Flea treatments and deworming $40. &#226&#128&#168Any additional vet care or medications needed.&#226&#128&#168 Food and litter $40 upwards, depending on time of stay.     TNR and a whole lot more... November 17, 2024, 2:33 pm

For The Cats' Sake Nibbler is a happy and friendly prankster who loves to see which human he can get to rub his belly, scratch his back, or let him nibble on. He adores humans so much he could just eat us up! As one of the last cats we rescued from a residential colony after their caregiver passed away, Nibbler would come running when our cars pulled up to feed him. He endured rough circumstances with little shelter or food, so he truly appreciates his life now. Nibbler is friendly with other cats and is happy to be an indoor or indoor/outdoor cat. No barns for this guy, though—he's done his outside-only time! If you're looking for a playful and affectionate companion, Nibbler might be the perfect fit for you. ADOPT “NIBBLER” NOW:    https://jotform.com/81848821130152 We do not have a fixed adoption fee at For The Cats' Sake, but instead ask for a tax-deductible donation to our group of at least $80. On average, we spend $200 to cover food, litter, spay/neuter, testing, vaccinations, flea treatment, deworming and any vet care or medicine needed. Adopters donate $80 or more, as they choose, to cover cat's expenses, and help our rescue continue to treat and find homes for more cats. This flexible policy makes it possible for people to adopt more than one cat or multiple barn cats. &#226&#128&#168&#226&#128&#168 CAT EXPENSES:&#226&#128&#168 Spay/neuter $75 to $150. &#226&#128&#168Rabies and FVRCP $50. &#226&#128&#168Test for FiV and FeLV $35. &#226&#128&#168Microchip $25 (adopter registers for life for $30) &#226&#128&#168Wellness check at vet $50. &#226&#128&#168Flea treatments and deworming $40. &#226&#128&#168Any additional vet care or medications needed.&#226&#128&#168 Food and litter $40 upwards, depending on time of stay. TNR and a whole lot more... November 17, 2024, 3:17 pm

Meet Amelia! Amelia is a beautiful, petite, Abyssinian cat, about 3-4 years old. She was found living under someone's porch with her 5 kittens.Amelia came into care in May 2022. She is a "Violet," meaning she is very shy and not your typical house cat. She is great in the litterbox but is not a fan (yet) of being pet, although she has allowed her foster mom to give her medicine orally and vaccinate her with no problems. She just needs time to trust people.Amelia will need a patient person who is able to meet her on her own terms. Someone who will let Amelia just "be" - to be in her new home and explore, and when she is comfortable, to come to her new person to be pet. Amelia will need a quiet, low activity home with no children under the age of 13 years old.Because she is a Violet, her adoption fee is greatly reduced pending an approved application. She is dewormed, spayed, received her rabies vaccine, an FVRCP vaccine, tested negative on a combo test, and is microchipped with a lifetime registration. Interested in giving this sweetheart a home for the holidays? Please let us know. GoodMews22@aol.comNovember 8, 2024, 10:46 am