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Friends of Normie

Certified Partner

Cat rescue in Long Beach, CA

It all started in 2020 when Friends of Normie founder Ladan Davia found a mother cat and six kittens on the side of the road. All of the shelters and rescues she called in hopes of ensuring this feline family’s safety told her to leave them outside or that they were at capacity. So Ladan went to her local hardware store, bought a trap, and set up a makeshift shelter for the seven cats in her bathroom.

Through the local cat network Ladan got connected to Marla, a rescuer with 25 years of rescue experience. Together, they rescued thousands of cats over the next two years, setting the foundation for what Friends of Normie is today. Without a physical facility, Marla and Ladan utilized a network of committed volunteer fosters to give new rescues temporary, loving homes until they were adopted. Along the way, FON harnessed the power of social media to mobilize the Southern California cat community.

This community began to gain traction as more and more people began following its journey. Today, Friends of Normie has over 40,000 followers who support the rescue and collectively help cats get matched with fosters and adopters quickly.

Contact Ladan Davia
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Long Beach, CA 90802
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Adoptable pets at Friends of Normie

We'll also keep you updated on Fish Stick's adoption status with email updates.
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Fish Stick

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Long Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Dolly's adoption status with email updates.
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Dolly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Long Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Belle's adoption status with email updates.
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Belle

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Long Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bella's adoption status with email updates.
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Bella

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Long Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Batman's adoption status with email updates.
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Batman

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Long Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Leah's adoption status with email updates.
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Leah

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 mo
Long Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on MAC's adoption status with email updates.
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MAC

Domestic Shorthair/Bengal

Male, 3 mos
Long Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Matilda's adoption status with email updates.
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Matilda

Domestic Longhair/Maine Coon

Female, < 1 month
Long Beach, CA

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  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process is designed with the pet and the family in mind. We look to make the process as easy and efficient as possible for our adopters, while also preserving the key safeguards that ensure we place our kitties with loving homes they can be sure to stay with forever. Sometimes we may ask for a virtual home visit via video or FaceTime to gain more insight into what kind of kitty will best fit your lifestyle and environment.

Adoption application

https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/FON/Cat

Pets at shelters & rescues near Friends of Normie

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1915 Galatea Terrace,
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

Carson Cats

Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Precious Pals Pet Rescue

Santa Monica, CA 90403

We'll also keep you updated on Spots's adoption status with email updates.
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Spots

Jack Russell Terrier/Eskimo Spitz

Male, Puppy
Dana Point, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Marlin's adoption status with email updates.
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Marlin

Doberman Pinscher

Male, 3 yrs
Ontario, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mallory & Valerie's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Mallory & Valerie

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 8 yrs
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bean*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Bean*

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Pomona, CA
We'll also keep you updated on UNKNOWN's adoption status with email updates.
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UNKNOWN

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Axel's adoption status with email updates.
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Axel

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Brea, CA

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