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King Street Cats

Cat rescue in Alexandria, VA

We are proud to be the only cat-exclusive orphanage in Alexandria, Va. We have been in operation since 2003, and were previously known as The Albert Foundation for many years before becoming King Street Cats. Because we are a free-roaming and no-kill cat orphanage, we have the "cat-friendliest cats" in town! Our primary purpose is to educate and assist the community in regard to cat welfare, and to provide loving homes for the cats and kittens in our care. We accomplish this through outreach to the local community by providing information on proper cat care, behavioral problems and medical issues involving cats. We also assist local residents in locating and retrieving lost cats and assist individuals through the cat adoption process. We provide abandoned and rescued cats and kittens with a safe and secure temporary home until a permanent, loving home can be found.

We promote spaying and neutering and all our cats and kittens are sterilized and fully up-to-date on all medical care prior to adoption. We also provide post-adoption support for adopters and anyone else that needs cat care advice. Because we only work in the area of cat welfare .... we know cats! Please stop by and visit with our friendly cats.

Contact —
Email contact@kingstreetcats.org
Phone (703) 231-7199
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Address
25 Dove Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
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25 Dove Street

Alexandria, VA 22314

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Adoptable pets at King Street Cats

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Alexandria, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Esme - KITTEN in foster's adoption status with email updates.
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Esme - KITTEN in foster

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Alexandria, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Elias - KITTEN in foster's adoption status with email updates.
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Elias - KITTEN in foster

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Alexandria, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Ethan - KITTEN in foster's adoption status with email updates.
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Ethan - KITTEN in foster

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Alexandria, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Claudette and Paola's adoption status with email updates.
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Claudette and Paola

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Alexandria, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Stryker (in foster)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Stryker (in foster)

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Alexandria, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Cole - KITTEN in foster's adoption status with email updates.
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Cole - KITTEN in foster

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Alexandria, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Basket - KITTEN IN FOSTER's adoption status with email updates.
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Basket - KITTEN IN FOSTER

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Alexandria, VA
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Rescue FAQs

We are located in Alexandria VA and primarily adopt to families in the Northern VA, Metro-DC area.

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process is simple. When you come to the adoption center, you will fill out an application and a volunteer will interview you and ask about your cat knowledge and experience as well as your other pets. If your application is approved, they will help match you to the cat is perfect for your home and lifestyle. Some adult cats may be adopted singly, but we prefer to adopt out kittens in pairs unless you have a playful cat or dog already in residence to keep the kitten company.

King Street Cats asks for a $125 non-refundable adoption fee to adopt a cat or kitten, or $225 to adopt two. The fee includes:

- A cat that has been to a vet and tested for FELV/FIV. They are not put up for adoption unless the tests are negative (although sometimes we do have an FIV-positive cat that is healthy and can be adopted).
- An adult cat that is up-to-date on vaccinations before being made available for adoption. (Kittens will have had vaccinations appropriate for their age)
- Cats and kittens are spayed or neutered before they are placed for adoption. Kittens are spayed/neutered between 12-14 weeks and are then available for adoption.
- Post-adoption support: our volunteers are very knowledgeable about cat care. We encourage adopters to call us with any questions.

Adoption application

https://www.kingstreetcats.org/forms/form?formid=2399

http://kingstreetcats.org/contactMain.html

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

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Female, 3 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Darcy's adoption status with email updates.
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Darcy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
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We'll also keep you updated on Caroline's adoption status with email updates.
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Caroline

Border Collie/Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
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