Pets Bring Joy Rescue

Pets Bring Joy Rescue Pets Bring Joy is a 501(c)(3) animal rescue serving Northerm Virginia and the D.C. metro area. Please visit pbj.org to learn more about us!

Our mission is to bring joy to people and pets through rescue, fostering, adoption, and community service. Animal rescue organization serving the D.C. metro area, emphasizing saving the lives of older cats and dogs who are often passed over for kittens and puppies.

Please join us for our adoption events this Saturday December 6th!Volunteers will be on hand to help with meet and greet...
12/04/2025

Please join us for our adoption events this Saturday December 6th!
Volunteers will be on hand to help with meet and greets. You can preview our celebrity cats' bios from our website at pbj.org. Applications to adopt are also there. Get a head start on your adoption process by applying ahead of the events💞
Please share so we can get these amazing fur babies into homes before the holidays!

East Fairfax PetSmart 9528 Main Street, Fairfax VA
12-3 PM

PetMAC DC 4914 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC
12-2 PM

Its What About Me Wednesday and we want to introduce you to adorable Alfred. Alfred came all the way from Kuwait to find...
12/03/2025

Its What About Me Wednesday and we want to introduce you to adorable Alfred. Alfred came all the way from Kuwait to find his forever home and is good with both cats and dogs. He is fluffy, under a year, and full of play. Alfred has it all, both looks and personality. The only thing he doesn't have is a forever home. Meet Alfred in his No. VA foster home. Apply on the Pets Bring Joy website.

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Dear Community,We’ve received only half the donations we had by this time last year, and we are still just halfway to ou...
12/03/2025

Dear Community,
We’ve received only half the donations we had by this time last year, and we are still just halfway to our $25,000 goal. Every dollar directly supports the animals who depend on us for safety, medical care, and a second chance at life.

If you believe every animal deserves love and a forever home, please donate today—and just as importantly, share our message with friends, family, and fellow animal lovers. Your generosity can help us close the gap and keep our rescue efforts strong.
https://pbj.org/gt2025/gt2025.html

Together, we can bring joy—and save lives. 💛🐾

Please give and share today.

Because of you, two overlooked kittens are finally getting the chance they deserve.Yukon and Hemey spent most of their k...
12/02/2025

Because of you, two overlooked kittens are finally getting the chance they deserve.
Yukon and Hemey spent most of their kittenhood waiting. At our West Virginia shelter partner, these two teenaged cats watched other cats, including their mother, and kittens come and go while they remained behind—passed over again and again because of their eyes. Yukon, a gentle boy with a congenital birth defect, had one eye that never fully developed. Hemey, a sweet and spirited girl, carried corneal scarring from an infection that had long since healed.

But what others saw as imperfections, we saw as an opportunity to help two wonderful cats finally shine!

When Yukon and Hemey arrived, they were met not with hesitation, but with hope. PBJ immediately scheduled a consultation with a veterinary ophthalmologist to learn exactly what these special kittens needed. The great news? Both Yukon and Hemey can see out of their affected eyes. Hemey’s vision is stable, and with love and patience she will blossom into a confident, playful cat.

Yukon’s case needed a bit more help. His eyelid was simply too big for his small, underdeveloped eye, causing a droop that limited his field of vision. The ophthalmologist recommended an eyelid resection—a straightforward procedure that would open his world both literally and figuratively.

And because of supporters like you, Yukon is scheduled for surgery this December.
Your generosity is giving him the chance to see more clearly, explore more boldly, and enter his forever home with comfort and confidence.

This , your support transforms lives—especially for pets like Yukon and Hemey, who only needed someone to look beyond first impressions and believe in their potential.

https://pbj.org/gt2025/gt2025.html

Thank you for seeing them.
Thank you for saving them.
Thank you for helping Pets Bring Joy live our mission every single day.

We are halfway to our goal of raising 25K!
Please share and donate if you are able🙏
https://pbj.org/gt2025/gt2025.html

Dust Bunny has a way of melting hearts the moment you meet him. At seven years old, this gentle gray boy has already liv...
12/02/2025

Dust Bunny has a way of melting hearts the moment you meet him. At seven years old, this gentle gray boy has already lived a life full of uncertainty. Originally rescued in New Jersey, when his owner was taken into a dementia care facility, he was lucky enough to be taken in by a wonderful group that provided his initial vetting and gave him his first steps to a fresh start.🥰

But Dust Bunny’s journey isn’t finished—not yet.

It has become clear that he has been suffering in silence. Behind his soft purrs and affectionate nature is a painful mouth that makes every bite a challenge and every day a little harder than it should be. The only path forward is a comprehensive feline dental—an expensive but essential procedure that will finally free him from chronic discomfort.😿

This sweet, trusting boy deserves to experience life without pain. He deserves to know what it feels like to eat comfortably, to play without hesitation, and to be ready—truly ready—for the loving forever family who is waiting for him.

This , you can help Dust Bunny take that step.🙏💞
https://pbj.org/gt2025/gt2025.html

Your generosity will help cover the cost of his dental surgery and bring him closer to the joyful future he’s been waiting for. With your support, Dust Bunny’s story can shift from one of survival to one of hope, healing, and home.

Please give today, and help this tender-hearted boy finally get the fresh start he’s been dreaming of.💞🐾

Thanks to your generosity, we are almost half way to reaching our fundraising goal of $25K with just $15K to go!

With gratitude, Dust Bunny and The PBJ Rescue Team
https://pbj.org/gt2025/gt2025.html

2:50 - We just made the $2,500 match! Thank you! Thank you! 1:55 - Just $600 more to go! Please help us get there!EXC...
12/02/2025

2:50 - We just made the $2,500 match! Thank you! Thank you!
1:55 - Just $600 more to go! Please help us get there!

EXCITING UPDATE! 😻We just received notice that from NOW 1 PM until 2 PM, an anonymous donor has offered to match up to $2500 in donation that come in by 2 PM!
Please please help us earn this $2500 in matching funds as its the Only match we have this
Here is our donation page https://pbj.org/gt2025/gt2025.html
Please share to as many folks as you can and we will update with our progress!
Thank you!
Gratefully,
The PBJ rescue team

When 16-year-old Ivy was found alone in someone’s backyard this November—confused, vulnerable, yet still gentle as a whi...
12/02/2025

When 16-year-old Ivy was found alone in someone’s backyard this November—confused, vulnerable, yet still gentle as a whisper—no one knew just how much strength this tiny senior carried inside her. BCAS brought her to safety, and thanks to your support, Ivy now has a chance at the warmth and love she had been missing for far too long.

Despite all she’s been through, Ivy greeted her rescuers with quiet trust. Her foster mom describes her as “the perfect combination of sweet, calm, and loving.” Ivy is happiest when curled up beside you for a peaceful nap, or simply lounging nearby, offering silent companionship. She’s also been wonderfully kind to the resident cats—easygoing, respectful, and content to share her space with serene grace.
But Ivy’s journey hasn’t been without challenges.😿

Our vet discovered that Ivy was born without one eye, and her remaining eye has low vision, making the world a little dimmer and harder to navigate. Yet she adapts beautifully, finding sunny spots, soft beds, and the gentle hands that make her feel safe.💞

She also lives with arthritis in her hips and knees, a common hardship for senior cats like her. To keep her comfortable and mobile, Ivy will need monthly injections of a new arthritis medication called Solensia for life—a commitment that ensures she can enjoy the simple pleasures she loves: warm naps, and leaning into her humans for affection.

In addition, Ivy has the onset of symptoms related to kidney disease which will need monitoring and treatment as determined by our vet. We’ve been fortunate to receive some donations toward Ivy’s care, but her ongoing medical needs are significant.

This Giving Tuesday, we need your help to make sure Ivy receives the lifelong comfort she deserves.
https://pbj.org/gt2025/gt2025.html

Ivy is now ready for a quiet, loving forever home—a place where her golden years can truly be golden. Until then, and even after, your generosity ensures she remains pain-free, cherished, and surrounded by warmth.

This Giving Tuesday, you can be Ivy’s hero.
Your gift gives her comfort today and hope for tomorrow.
https://pbj.org/gt2025/gt2025.html

Gratefully,
Ivy and the Pets Bring Joy Rescue Team❤🐾

We're thrilled to share an exciting opportunity for our compassionate community! The first 100 donations of $155 or more...
12/02/2025

We're thrilled to share an exciting opportunity for our compassionate community!

The first 100 donations of $155 or more towards our fundraiser will be entered into a special raffle for a cozy handmade holiday quilt, lovingly named Winter Warmth!

This quilt is not just a beautiful addition to your home; it embodies the warmth and care that PBJ stands for, making it a perfect symbol of the love we all share for our furry friends. 😽🐾💞

Thank you for supporting Pets Bring Joy today and always!
https://pbj.org/gt2025/gt2025.html

Happy to all of our amazing volunteers, donors, supporters, staff, and rescue fur babies! We are beyond grateful to ha...
12/02/2025

Happy to all of our amazing volunteers, donors, supporters, staff, and rescue fur babies! We are beyond grateful to have each and every one of you helping to further our rescue mission.

Please take a moment to share our donation page with friends, family and coworkers. Please help us reach our goal of $25,000 total before the end of the day! 💞
https://pbj.org/gt2025/gt2025.html

Donations are tax deductible and you will receive an immediate tax acknowledgment with your online donation.😻

In the spirit of giving, please consider making a donation so that we can say yes to rescuing homeless animals all year long! Our biggest challenge is veterinary expenses and we hope that the momentum of
can help keep that funding available for our most vulnerable rescues.

Thanks for helping keep the purrs going. Track our progress on our page! Our goal is to raise $25,000!🙏❤

Love,
The Pets Bring Joy Team
https://pbj.org/gt2025/gt2025.htm

This , Help Us Give More Seniors the Second Chance Victor and Victoria Found!When Pets Bring Joy received a plea from N...
12/01/2025

This , Help Us Give More Seniors the Second Chance Victor and Victoria Found!

When Pets Bring Joy received a plea from New River Animal Rescue in West Virginia, it was impossible to turn away. Two senior cats—Victor and Victoria, both over 10 years old—had been left at the shelter with little to no hope of ever being adopted. Scared, confused, and grieving the life they once knew, they were facing their golden years in a place no animal should spend a single day, let alone their last.
Our hearts broke for them.
Because of the generosity of our supporters, PBJ was able to say yes without hesitation. Victor and Victoria were welcomed with open arms and placed into the safety and warmth of a loving foster home.
Their age meant they needed extra care—care we were able to provide because of donors like you. They received full senior blood panels, comprehensive feline dental treatments, and the supportive medical care necessary to restore their comfort.
And then something extraordinary happened.
Just one month into their rescue journey, a wonderful adopter met Victor and Victoria and instantly saw what we saw: two gentle souls who deserved love, rest, and peace. She opened her heart and home, giving these seniors the happy ending they had almost been denied.
Victor and Victoria are now living the life every senior pet deserves—warm beds, soft laps, and unconditional love.
This beautiful ending was possible because of you.

https://pbj.org/gt2025/gt2025.html
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This , you can help us save more seniors like Victor and Victoria.
Your donation allows us to answer urgent pleas, provide lifesaving medical care, and give senior cats the chance to live their final years in comfort—not in a shelter cage.
https://pbj.org/gt2025/gt2025.html

With Gratitude,
Victor, Victoria, and the Pets Bring Joy rescue team

Thank you to all of our rescue community for continuing to share our posts and help spread the joy this ! We have opene...
11/29/2025

Thank you to all of our rescue community for continuing to share our posts and help spread the joy this ! We have opened our and are gratefully receiving donations already! Please consider giving to this fundraiser as we try to reach our goal of 25K before the end of day on December 2nd

With love and gratitude,
The Pets Bring Joy rescue team

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