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4Paws Rescue Team, Inc.

Cat rescue in Merrifield, VA

The 4Paws Rescue Team is a nonprofit community-based all volunteer organization that takes in neglected, abandoned, abused and unwanted cats and kittens. Cats rescued by 4Paws receive vaccines and appropriate veterinary care before being adopted into permanent, loving homes. An animal rescued by 4Paws will never be euthanized except out of medical necessity.

Additionally, 4Paws is dedicated to supporting the management of populations and improving the health of feral cat colonies. 4Paws volunteers also hold seminars in local schools to teach children the importance of responsible pet care.

4Paws is a qualified public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions are fully tax deductible as allowed by law. A copy of our FY2005 annual report may be viewed by clicking here.

The 4Paws Rescue Team participates in the Combined Federal Campaign and Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign. Federal Government workers can contribute to 4Paws through payroll deductions by designating #34517. Virginia State Employees may contribute through their payroll by designating #200063.

Contact —
Email info@fourpaws.org
Phone (703) 715-6369
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Address
P.O. Box 2908
Merrifield, VA 22116
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Adoptable pets at 4Paws Rescue Team, Inc.

We'll also keep you updated on Oscar Texas (ADOPTION FEE SPONSORED!)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Oscar Texas (ADOPTION FEE SPONSORED!)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo
Merrifield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Emma Matzdorff (bonded w/Mikey Matzdorff)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Emma Matzdorff (bonded w/Mikey Matzdorff)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Merrifield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Payday Cordero's adoption status with email updates.
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Payday Cordero

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Merrifield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Snickers Cordero's adoption status with email updates.
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Snickers Cordero

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 5 mos
Merrifield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Kelley Ralph (brother of Briggs Ralph)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Kelley Ralph (brother of Briggs Ralph)

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
Merrifield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Lucille Texas's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucille Texas

Domestic Shorthair

Female 5 yrs
Merrifield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Briggs Ralph (sister of Kelley Ralph)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Briggs Ralph (sister of Kelley Ralph)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Merrifield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Tubbs Rockbridge (bonded w/Crockett Rockbridge)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Tubbs Rockbridge (bonded w/Crockett Rockbridge)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
Merrifield, VA
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Rescue FAQs

Adopting rescued cats and kittens to Northern Virginia, Washington D. C., and Maryland communities.

Additional adoption info

At the adoption fairs, if you meet a kitten or cat that you want to adopt, you will be asked to complete an application and contract and leave a check for the adoption fee ($120 for an adult or $145 for un-neutered kitten of which $50 is a deposit that is refunded after you provide 4Paws proof of sterilization). We ask that you pay the adoption fee up front at the fairs in order to “put a hold” on the cat until your application is processed. If your application is not approved, your check is returned to you.

Neither cats nor kittens are sent to their new homes on the day of the fair. It usually takes 4-5 days to process the application before the cat can go to his or her adoptive home. Pre-approval is an option, though. To accelerate the adoption process, you can fax a completed application and contract to us at 703-560-9795 a few days before the fair. Adoption Applications are available on this website.

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https://fourpaws.org/adopt-a-cat/adoption-application-contract/

https://fourpaws.org/donate/

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

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We'll also keep you updated on Chance (& Patches) BONDED's adoption status with email updates.
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Chance (& Patches) BONDED

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Adele

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Faith

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Stormy JuM

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We'll also keep you updated on Ben & Buck's adoption status with email updates.
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Ben & Buck

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