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Fancy Cats & Dogs is a nonprofit organization run by volunteers, with the purpose of rehoming cats that need it. A lot of these cats have been through hard times, so we do our best to make sure to match up every cat with the right human(s) for them. We are a 501(c)(3) charity and our money comes from donations so anything that you can do to help is immensely appreciated (United Way #98772)

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ancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team is a passionate leader in the animal rescue community with over 20 years experience. Founded in 1997 by Cathy Awad, Fancy Cats now has four PetSmart Adoption Centers and 150+ volunteers. Our mission is to end needless euthanasia at shelters in the National Capital area by rescuing and finding suitable lifetime homes for our cats & dogs, promoting spaying and neutering, and educating the public on responsible pet ownership. Since our inception in 1997, we have found loving homes for 15,000+ cats. If you are interested in adopting one of these cats, please fill out the requisite adoption forms located on our website: http://fancycats.org/adoption-information-2/adoption-application

For a list of our adoptable cats & dogs, please check them out on Petfinder! https://www.petfinder.com/fancycats

If you are interested in fostering, please read about Fostering on our Info page:

http://fancycats.org/foster-31

To contact us regarding anything not addressed on this page, or to become a Fancy Cats & Dogs Donor, Volunteer, or for anything else, please email [email protected]. or visit our website https://fancycats.org.

10/30/2024

‼URGENT euthanasia risk - One of our partner shelters is FULL with more animals coming in‼ They will need to make some difficult decisions soon if they cannot get these animals to rescue organizations or adopted. We would like to rescue some of these guys but we are a foster-based rescue. Can you foster anyone on this list? ❤ Please email [email protected] if you can.

Name- Dan URGENT!! Has been at the shelter for over 2 months.
Age- 8 yrs
S*x- Male
Breed- Terrier mix
Weight- 70 lbs
Details- Sweet old guy who was hanging out at some apartments. Good with other dogs. Loves attention.

Name- Zora URGENT!! Has been at the shelter for almost 2 months
Age- 2 yrs
Breed- Corso mix
Weight- 55 lbs
Details- Zora is coming out of her shell and we went for a walk today. She seems to be house trained and is non reactive to the other dogs. Reactive to strangers unless they have treats, seems to be fear based

Name- Dillon
Age- 1 yr
S*x- Male/Neutered
Breed- C**nhound/Gsd?
Weight- 54 lbs
Details- Stray. Came in with wound to his head, old break on front left leg, swelling in right rear leg. Update- leg no longer swollen and no issues with the leg. Very sweet and good with other dogs. Vaccinated and heartworm neg, slight e canis positive. Good with cats.

Name- Sue
S*x- Female
Age- 1 yr
Breed- Husky/Gsd-x
Weight- 44 lbs
Details- Sweet friendly girl, good with other dogs.

Name- Snape
Age- 1 yr
Breed- Lab-x
S*x- Male
Weight- 31 lbs
Details- Sweet boy who is good with other dogs. Friendly playful young guy.

Name- Glenda
Age- 1 yr
S*x- Female
Breed- Husky-x
Weight- 43 lbs
Details- Really sweet girl who showed up at someone’s house with Ursula. Both seem to be house trained. Sweet playful girl who is good with other dogs.

Name- Ursula
S*x- Female
Age- 2 yrs
Breed- Mastiff-x
Weight- 55 lbs
Details- Picked up with Glenda. Both very sweet and seem to be house trained. Good with others dogs.

Name- Salem
Age- 1 yr
S*x- Male
Breed- Catahoula-x
Weight- 62 lbs
Details- Really sweet boy who is good with other dogs.

Name- Belladonna
S*x- Female/spayed
Breed- Aussie/Retriever
Weight- 59 lbs
Details- Sweet girl who is good with other dogs.

10/27/2024

‼Foster needed ‼ Clyde is a great dog and is looking for a new home. He was surrendered at NO FAULT OF HIS OWN. There is a new baby in Clyde's family and his owners could not longer care for him. He got jealous of the baby and has started needing more attention than the owners were able to give him at this time in their lives.😔 The shelter is nearing capacity and we would love nothing more than to find Clyde a home without him spending time in the stressful shelter. Please email [email protected] if you can foster this sweetheart!
Clyde is a two year old Boxer mix. He is very energetic and loves to play. He is an indoor dog that coexists with a cat very well. Clyde is up-to-date with vaccines, does great with other dogs, cats and kids, crate trained.

10/26/2024

‼️DESPERATE NEED FOR FOSTERS‼️ PUPPIES DUMPED BY THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. We were contacted by someone who spotted these sweet puppies by the side of the highway. These dogs are about 12 weeks old and very nice. People are feeding them. This is one of the ways people get rid of unwanted animals. There are 7 of them. Please email [email protected] ASAP if you are able to help. Person feeding is afraid they will be hit. Please share! ❤️

10/26/2024

Does your home need some buddies that will make you laugh? Then JG Wentworth and Josh are for you!

These two boys are great playmates. They are a little shy, but after they start to trust you they will cuddle with you and sleep with you at night. It just requires some patience.

Come meet them today, Saturday Oct 26, at the Fair Lakes PetSmart!

10/26/2024

‼URGENT - One of our partner shelters is FULL with more animals coming in‼ They will need to make some difficult decisions soon if they cannot get these animals to rescue organizations or adopted. We would like to rescue some of these guys but we are a foster-based rescue. Can you foster anyone on this list? ❤ Please email [email protected] if you can.

Name- Dan URGENT!! Has been at the shelter for over 2 months.
Age- 8 yrs
S*x- Male
Breed- Terrier mix
Weight- 70 lbs
Details- Sweet old guy who was hanging out at some apartments. Good with other dogs. Loves attention.

Name- Zora URGENT!! Has been at the shelter for almost 2 months
Age- 2 yrs
Breed- Corso mix
Weight- 55 lbs
Details- Zora is coming out of her shell and we went for a walk today. She seems to be house trained and is non reactive to the other dogs. Reactive to strangers unless they have treats, seems to be fear based

Name- Dillon
Age- 1 yr
S*x- Male/Neutered
Breed- C**nhound/Gsd?
Weight- 54 lbs
Details- Stray. Came in with wound to his head, old break on front left leg, swelling in right rear leg. Update- leg no longer swollen and no issues with the leg. Very sweet and good with other dogs. Vaccinated and heartworm neg, slight e canis positive. Good with cats.

Name- Sue
S*x- Female
Age- 1 yr
Breed- Husky/Gsd-x
Weight- 44 lbs
Details- Sweet friendly girl, good with other dogs.

Name- Snape
Age- 1 yr
Breed- Lab-x
S*x- Male
Weight- 31 lbs
Details- Sweet boy who is good with other dogs. Friendly playful young guy.

Name- Glenda
Age- 1 yr
S*x- Female
Breed- Husky-x
Weight- 43 lbs
Details- Really sweet girl who showed up at someone’s house with Ursula. Both seem to be house trained. Sweet playful girl who is good with other dogs.

Name- Ursula
S*x- Female
Age- 2 yrs
Breed- Mastiff-x
Weight- 55 lbs
Details- Picked up with Glenda. Both very sweet and seem to be house trained. Good with others dogs.

Name- Salem
Age- 1 yr
S*x- Male
Breed- Catahoula-x
Weight- 62 lbs
Details- Really sweet boy who is good with other dogs.

Name- Belladonna
S*x- Female/spayed
Breed- Aussie/Retriever
Weight- 59 lbs
Details- Sweet girl who is good with other dogs.

10/25/2024

🚨URGENT Fosters needed for family of 9🚨 Please email cawad@fancycats.org if you can foster anyone. Mom is a terrier/beag...

10/25/2024

🚨URGENT Fosters needed for family of 9🚨 Please email [email protected] if you can foster anyone.
Mom is a terrier/beagle mix
Dad is a wire haired terrier
There are 7 puppies that are 8 weeks
NEED FOSTERS FOR THE FAMILY BEFORE WE GET TRANSPORT

10/24/2024

Update - Foster found on Trevor's very last day!!! Trevor will be SAVED!!! The way this community unites together to save these precious lives continues to amaze us. THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS AND FOLLOWERS! ❤ The animals thank you!!

🚨EXTREMELY URGENT - TREVOR'S LAST DAY IS TOMORROW - FOSTER NEEDED🚨 Due to limited resources, the shelter will need to euthanize Trevor TOMORROW if he is not rescued. We want to rescue Trevor from the shelter but we are a foster-based organization. Can you foster him so we can save this sweet boy's life? Needs a foster without any male dogs. If you can foster Trevor please email [email protected] ASAP.
Trevor is a loving, handsome guy around 8.5 yrs old, neutered, microchipped, house trained, crate trained, and leash trained. He is the sweetest boy and loves to cuddle with you - a total couch potato! He LOVES people and will become a velcro dog once he finds his person. He is very laid back but loves to play with toys as well. He would love a fenced in yard to run and play as he WILL run off if he is not on a leash. He is sure to make you laugh when he gets the occasional zoomies. His dating profile would mention that he loves car rides and hates the rain! He is great with most dogs and kids but not with cats. He is such a good boy - he even does well at the groomer.

10/23/2024

🚨FINAL PLEA - FOSTER NEEDED - Euthanasia risk at the shelter🚨 We want to save Trevor from the shelter but we are a foster-based rescue. Can you foster him so we can save this sweet boy's life? Needs a foster without any male dogs.
Trevor is a loving, handsome guy around 8.5 yrs old, neutered, microchipped, house trained, crate trained, and leash trained. He is the sweetest boy and loves to cuddle with you - a total couch potato! He LOVES people and will become a velcro dog once he finds his person. He is very laid back but loves to play with toys as well. He would love a fenced in yard to run and play as he WILL run off if he is not on a leash. He is sure to make you laugh when he gets the occasional zoomies. His dating profile would mention that he loves car rides and hates the rain! He is great with most dogs and kids but not with cats. He is such a good boy - he even does well at the groomer.

10/20/2024

Do you want a best friend that will talk to you? How about one that will cuddle with you? What about one that has a permanent blep?

Then consider Nimo!

Nimo lost some of his jaw due to an infection so his tongue always hangs out. Once he gets comfortable, he will be by your side and love you forever. Nimo can live with other animals, but they can't be the alpha. He is also perfectly fine being your only cat!

As long as his tongue stays moist, there are no predicted health issues due to his jaw.

Interested in making Nimo your bff? 👇
https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat

10/20/2024

Have you seen Mr. Cat yet? He's a new addition to Fancy Cats and he is THE BOMB! Lovebomb that is! His bio is linked in the post.

10/19/2024

FOSTER NEEDED ‼️ Harold was returned to us because of the owner’s finances. He is a gentle but shy cat. He is friendly and gets along well with cats and ok with cat-friendly dogs . Harold is understandably confused and sad he has lost his family. Can you help him decompress in a loving home?

10/18/2024

❤Loving senior pair looking for a TEMPORARY FOSTER for about 30 days❤ Their owner passed away and they have been living with the owner's family. Their current owner needs assistance - do you have a temporary space for this pair? Toys, meds and food can be provided. Please email [email protected] asap if you can help.
Ginger is a striking, declawed Maine C**n mix. She is a lovey, girl kitty that loves being around people. She loves the occasional lion cut. She loves sitting in box tops, rustling paper bags, and comfy perches to look outside and around the room. Ginger is a bit of a fraidy cat and doesn’t like loud noises - she may hide for a while but eventually will come out after loud banging stops and stranger danger is over. Talking sweet to her usually brings her out.
Midnight is a sweet, older boy kitty that has lost most of his hearing. He is all black and sometimes quite vocal but most of the time likes to rest on a soft perch and be near his person. He eats more than a kitty his size would because of his hyperthyroidism. He gets 5ml of medicine with baby food twice a day. He is curious and likes to be around when work is going on, supervising the coming and going of folks that might be working in the home.

10/18/2024

🙏Rocky needs a forever home 🙏Quiet and docile kitty looking for a quiet home where he can be the only pet. No cats, dogs or kids. Likes attention, petting, brushing. Very social with people. Likes women more than men. Heavy soft and silky coat. Beautiful blue eyes and Samoan-like facial markings. Likes playing with fishing pole type of toys but needs owner to engage with him.

10/17/2024

UPDATE ❤️ we found a foster and they are SAFE. Fostering quite literally saves these precious lives!! If you have a bathroom/bathroom or any extra room, you can foster and save lives too! We have a ton of URGENT needs (as do other shelters and rescues). Please consider filling out an application on fancycats.org to save more lives like Macy’s and Marco’s❤️❤️❤️
🚨FINAL PLEA- URGENT- FOSTER NEEDED🚨 let’s save Macy and Marco from euthanasia 🙏🏼 We are trying to pull Macy and Marco, a bonded pair, from the shelter. They are on a prescription diet which will be provided by us to their foster. Both Macy and Marco are very sweet, loving cats, that love to cuddle with people, as well as with each other. Please email [email protected] ASAP so we can pull these two gorgeous sweethearts❤

10/17/2024

‼URGENT- BUDDY NEEDS A FOSTER‼ We are a foster-based rescue and do not have a facility. If we can foster buddy, please email [email protected] or text or call 703-674-9463. He comes with lot's of belongings. Leash trained, housetrained.
Sweet and well behaved Buddy is the perfect low maintenance dog. He is 8 years old, neutered, vaccinated, and heartworm negative. He needs an adopter or foster ASAP.

10/16/2024

🚨URGENT🚨We are in need of puppy fosters ASAP. We do not have a facility and are a foster-based rescue. Crates, collars and leashes are available for fosters. Puppies have shots and micro chips. Crate trained. Raised in a family with kids. Good with dogs & cats! Please email [email protected] ASAP if you can help.
We have a foster home who had 10 pups born on 7/4/24 and has 7 puppies left. Darling, affectionate and social puppies! They are also ready for adoption. They are labrador/terrier mixes. Black, Black & white and a brown /black boy.

10/16/2024

🚨PERMANENT FOSTER NEEDED🚨Senior Bonded Pair looking for a permanent foster (we would cover medical expenses)🙏❤
Smokey Cheeks and Rosie Cheeks are the sweetest, cuddliest 15 year old bonded pair. They were surrendered to the shelter due to the owner not being able to take them with them when moving. Both Smokey and Rosie are friendly, though they can be shy at first. Unfortunately, Smokey was found to have chronic kidney disease (CKD). With their sudden life changes, they need a loving forever home where they can get all the love they deserve. If you can foster them permanently or if you have any questions, please email [email protected].

‼URGENT - FOSTER NEEDED ASAP- by this week‼ If interested please email cawad@fancycats.org ASAP!Abby & Macy (Shepherd/Sh...

10/15/2024

‼URGENT - FOSTER NEEDED ASAP- by this week‼ If interested please email [email protected] ASAP!
Abby & Macy (Shepherd/Sharpei mix pups) have been looking for a home for a couple months. They are beautiful, very sweet family dogs. Abby likes to give you kisses and loves to play with her toys and chase her sister to play around. She is smart and is able to learn tricks easily if treats are involved. She has a cute floppy ear and likes to be silly sticking her tongue out. She also loves to go for walks and runs at the park. She is good around cats, dogs and kids. Macy is a very happy girl. She likes to play, loves to chase her toys, and play with her sister. She loves car rides. She is also good with cats and other dogs. She has a funny curly tail. She is adorable and looking for her forever home with her sister.
Both are energetic puppies that get really excited to see anyone. They love to run and play with each other, and they love to sleep together, especially with someone in the bed with them!! They are very sweet. They are being house trained and still need the crate. Macy and Abby are truly good dogs that deserve an amazing home. They do well with other animals.

10/15/2024

UPDATE ❤️ we found a foster and they are SAFE. Fostering quite literally saves these precious lives!! If you have a bathroom/bathroom or any extra room, you can foster and save lives too! We have a ton of URGENT needs (as do other shelters and rescues). Please consider filling out an application on fancycats.org to save more lives like Macy’s and Marco’s❤️❤️❤️
🚨URGENT- FOSTER NEEDED🚨 We are trying to pull Macy and Marco, a bonded pair, from the shelter. They are on a prescription diet which will be provided by us. Both Macy and Marco are very sweet, loving cats, that love to cuddle with people, as well as with each other. Please email [email protected] ASAP so we can pull these two gorgeous sweethearts❤

10/10/2024

We can’t understand how Ace has not been adopted yet!he is the sweetest guy who has been stuck in cage at our center for way too long and is looking for a foster or a forever home. Ace is an affectionate young kitten that LOVES pets and attention. Talk to him and he will roll over right away requesting pets. He is VERY gentle and quiet and never pushy or needy. He is a bit of a "momma's boy" and would probably love an older female cat to give him attention, groom him, etc. He would make a good companion for you, older kids or your lonely cat. Super Sweet and very low maintenance!!! Apply to be a foster or adopter on our website fancycats.org

10/10/2024

NEED A FOSTER ASAP for three cuddly, affectionate kittens. Foster could not keep longer, raised with kids. Wanda is a manx(no tail). Please call 703-674-9463 ASAP as the are in a cage that is not ideal. They want to run around. Very friendly

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These silly siblings could be yours! Meet Bear, Roo, Suki (in order of appearance) – a bonded trio of the most active, affectionate, and playful siblings you will ever find. At 6 months old, all they need is a forever home to make their lives complete. Rescued from a terrible situation overseas, the two boys, Bear and Roo, and their sister, Suki, have adapted well to their foster home where they have run of a large room and welcome every visitor with a hearty greeting; they will soon work their way into your lap – and heart. Initially a little shy, they will quickly accept you (especially if you play with them!) and become part of your family. Bear is especially affectionate and snuggles with you wherever you allow him. All have been found on and surrounding their foster at nap time! Always ready to play with you or his siblings, Roo is only disuaded from his frolicking at meal time – he loves to eat, and occasionally shows his siblings how they can eat their food more efficiently! Suki’s first look at you will say, “What did you bring for me to play with?” Large or small, Suki will chase her toys around a room, across a hall, or down the stairs with the energy of, well, a kitten! To adopt, fill out an application on fancycats.org today! 😻

Cookie Crumbles Hearts with her Adorable Antics is looking for her forever home! Meet Cookie, a super sweet senior gal who will keep a smile on your face because she’s so darn cute. Cookie needs a forever home with adoring humans who will appreciate her silly side and love and adore her forevermore. You can learn more about Cookie and fill out an adoption application on fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat. Fill out an application to arrange a meet and greet. Bonus: Cookie’s adoption fee is waived for the #CleartheShelters campaign ending 9/10!

Funny girl Nala is ready for adoption! She is 9 weeks old and is full of energy! She will need to have another friendly young cat or kitten playmate 😻 To adopt, fill out an application on fancycats.org

Miracle foster kittens, Balloni, Fiona, Ginger, and Creampuff are ready for new homes on 9/9! They survived parvo (95% mortality rate) after their mom passed away when they were only 2 weeks old. They are strong and spirited although they are wobbly due to having CH (Cerebellar hypoplasia). Litter trained and super cuddly. They need to be adopted in pairs. To adopt, fill out an application on fancycats.org. #specialneedskitten #specialneedskitty #cerebellarhypoplasia #cerebellarhypoplasiacats #kittensforadoption #kittensofinstagram #kittens

Who’s ready for forever kisses like this from George?!? 😍😍😍 to adopt George, apply on fancycats.org😄 Some family is going to be very lucky to have him! George is about 2 years old, about 40 lbs., a sweet boy and good with other dogs. He's working on getting used to the leash and he already seems to have a good start with sit, no, stop, and his name, etc. He has good dog energy, so sweet, extremely excited to meet new people, please his owner, and still has puppy energy when playing with his foster's older dog. He seems to listen immediately when told to stop any unwanted behavior, like too much interest in shoes, begging, or jumping. He's nearly done with house training and clearly knows that outside is the preferred place to do all business! He loves going outside. George will do best in a home where he can get lots of pets and physical contact to help him feel safe and secure. He will need a family or person who is okay with higher, young dog energy, lots of walking, and playing inside too.

Calcite wanted to show all his fans what a smart boy he is 🥹👏🏼 To adopt Calcite, visit fancycats.org. 😄 Hi, I'm Calcite! I'm a puppy with a big heart. I'm sweet, friendly, and I've been told I'm quite the goofball. I love making everyone around me laugh with my funny antics. I'm also full of energy, so I'm always ready for a game of fetch or a fun adventure. But don't let my playful side fool you, I'm just as happy to cuddle up and sit in your lap. I'm gentle and I promise to be the best cuddle buddy. I'm also very good at giving puppy kisses! Why should you adopt me? Well, I think life is always better with a friend by your side. And I promise to be the best friend you could ever ask for. I'm ready to give all my love to my forever family. Could that be you? Calcite is an adorable, cuddly, wrinkly-faced 4-month hound mix who gets along well with dogs, cats and kids (but might do best in a home with kids older than 5-years old only because he has a tendency to jump…as puppies do!). Calcite would make a great running buddy and is working on his house training! Calcite is currently living in a foster home with another dog, cat and two children. You can contact his foster at [email protected] to learn more. Calcite is expected to be medium in size (50-70 lbs) in size when full-grown, though this is just an estimate.

Come meet all these adoptable cuties today from 12pm-3:30pm!

Come see these bonded cuties this Sunday 12-3pm! Willow and Nugget are an adorable bonded pair looking for a forever home. They have different personalities but love to play and hang out together. They are active cats and will keep you entertained.

Come visit Willow and Nugget TODAY (Sunday, June 23) at the Fair Lakes PetSmart Adoption Fair from 12-3pm😍Willow and Nugget are an adorable bonded pair looking for a forever home. They have different personalities but love to play and hang out together. They are active cats and will keep you entertained.

Misty has SO MUCH LOVE to give🥰🥰🥰 if you are looking for a cuddle bug that will be forever grateful to you for giving her a home, come adopt Misty at Fair Lakes Petsmart today!!! We are here until 3pm.

Wobbly kitten alert 😍 we have two kittens with CH (cerebellar hypoplasia) coming to us on June 21st that are looking for a foster. Please email [email protected] if you can help. Thank you!

Meet Aurora, an adorable vivacious kitty from Kuwait with so much love to share! Adopt her and complete your family.❤️fill out an application for her on our website fancy cats.org/adopt-a-cat today!

We all know black cats are the most affectionate… Jan Levinson Gould is no exception ❤️ Come see her at Fair Lakes Petsmart!

May is a great time to adopt TWO! Meet our pairs: https://t.ly/vBPcK AND meet our lovable seniors: https://t.ly/jOQqR ! Please help us find homes for these amazing cats before kitten season is upon us!

Batman (aka Sully) is a gorgeous Oriental Shorthair mix. Look at those markings! He needs very high energy sibling - we know there is a perfect playmate for him out there just waiting for him!