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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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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Friends of Normie

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Sphynx

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

Domestic Longhair/Russian Blue

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Long Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Jean-Paul's adoption status with email updates.
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Jean-Paul

Bombay/Domestic Shorthair

Male, < 1 month
Long Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Miles's adoption status with email updates.
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Miles

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 3 mos
Long Beach, CA

Rescue FAQs

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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

Corona Animal Shelter

1330 Magnolia Ave,
Corona, CA 92879

Hand In Paw - Cats

Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

We'll also keep you updated on SIENNA's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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SIENNA

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Hawaiian Gardens's adoption status with email updates.
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Hawaiian Gardens

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Westminster, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Beauty's adoption status with email updates.
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Beauty

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Brea, CA
We'll also keep you updated on GRETEL's adoption status with email updates.
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GRETEL

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Pasadena, CA
We'll also keep you updated on China's adoption status with email updates.
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China

Labrador Retriever/Golden Retriever

Female, Young
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SCORPIO's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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SCORPIO

Husky

Male, 10 mos
Van Nuys, CA

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