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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.

12/15/2024

Guess what Balloni and Creampuff asked Santa for for Christmas?🎄 (Hint: it rhymes with shmurever shome)
Adopt these bonded CH kittens on fancycats.org❤️🎄

12/15/2024

Come meet Shadow and Smiley today! Shadow and Smiley are wonderful 9 month old sisters who love to cuddle. They adore attention and are always looking to please everyone. They are great with kids and make wonderful companions in the house. They are a bonded pair and always keep each other entertained. They will be at the Fair Lakes PetSmart adoption fair today from 12-4pm and would love to be in their forever home for the holidays!

12/15/2024

Adopt Paella! Her foster calls her the perfect cat 😍 fill out an application on fancycats.org. I am a sweet and social girl who loves all people and pets! I love to walk around the house with my family and look and see what they are up to. Please play with spring toys and string toys with me! I love my scratching post and I frequently get the zoomies up and down the stairs. I enjoy brushing, being pet and held, and cuddled. I began sleeping with my foster Mom, but then once I met my foster friend (an 80 pound goldendoodle) I preferred sleeping with her. I can not hear most things around the house but that has not slowed me down one bit. My foster Mom says I remind her of a dog and I am her favorite foster of all time!

12/14/2024

Biscuits will be waiting to meet you at the Fair Lakes PetSmart adoption fair tomorrow, Sunday 12-3pm!

Hello there, I'm Biscuits! I'm a sweet, friendly gal with a heart full of love. I'm curious and I love to explore. Independent? Yes, that's me! I'm smart and talkative, too. When I'm proud of achieving some feline feat, I will call out until you've acknowledged my genius. Watching the wildlife outside the window is great entertainment. I also enjoy mellowing out on the couch with cuddles and gentle strokes, or I might lounge on the top of the sofa and be your fluffy head-rest. Sometimes when I'm being petted or if I find a soft blanket I like, I make biscuits, hence my name! While I'm not a kitten anymore, I am still playful and maybe a little mischievous... in a most adorable way. I'm looking for a forever home where I can share my love, and where I will get the playtime and stimulation I need to feel fulfilled. Will it be with you? Adopt me and let's make beautiful memories together!
I would be good around other cats, especially if we get along and they'll play with me. Respectful older children that know how to pay attention to my body language would also be fine, and possibly even dogs that are familiar and chill around cats.

12/13/2024

Looking for a velcro cat that is convinced the world revolves around you, you, you? Want a cat to lay oh-so-close (or on you?) 2-year old Mr. Cat, affectionately known as the Lovebomb, is just the guy. Sweet as can be, he just wants to love you! When he takes brief breaks from your lap, as a typical overgrown kitten, his next favorite pastime is chasing his own tail, several times a day! See him in action here: https://youtu.be/2HfIAcdK98Y

Mellow yet playful Mr. Cat is great with everyone, including calm dogs, kids and other cats. Due to being FeLV+ however, it's best that Mr. Cat live only with other FeLV cats or be your solo kitty. Mr. Cat is currently healthy (with recent bloodwork to prove it) , and very well may remain so for many years, we just do not know. In the meantime, we promise this kitty has 2x the amount of love of most cats! He is currently in foster with our friends at NoVa Cats, and you can see lots more pix and videos on their FB page!

To meet Mr.Cat in his foster home:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfb-4DGMvhS6C5hwidVx_rvr-Ungu9JoPuHOXbcaAhWnfVqqA/viewform?pli=1

More information on FeLV here: https://www.alleycat.org/resources/feline-leukemia-virus-felv/

12/13/2024

Come meet Poppy and Iris this Saturday at the Chantilly PetSmart adoption fair 12-4pm! They are sweet kittens that would do well with other cats, dogs and kids!

12/10/2024

Nimo can't believe that he hasn't found a home yet, so he has decided to update his adoption profile. Which picture do you think would make someone swipe right to adopt him?

Nimo is a love bug who loves people, cuddles, and food. He can get along with other cats as long as they let him be in charge. He lost part of his jaw due to an infection when he was living on the streets. As long as his tongue stays moist, there are no foreseen health problems due to his missing jaw and adorable face.

Interested in adopting Nimo? 👇
https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat

12/08/2024

"Four Score and Seven Years ago" is about how long I have been in a cage! Could someone please get a message to Gen. Grant that I am being held in northern Virginia, Fancy Cats, Fair Lakes PetSmart. The name is Lincoln!" Come see Lincoln and adopt him at the Fair Lakes Petsmart Adoption Fair this Saturday and Sunday 12-3pm, or apply for him on fancycats.org
Lincoln is the best boy! He is outgoing and loves to be with his people. He is affectionate and likes to be in your lap, on your desk ,on your bed. He is a low maintenance guy just hangs out for pets. He loves catnip especially poured in his other favorite thing boxes! He is playful when he feels like it but mostly just wants love. He is felv positive so he needs to be by himself, with another felv positive cat or cats vaccinated against felv. He may be ok with a friendly dog. He really just needs a forever family to love him.

12/07/2024

meet Baby Bow and Mittens Bow (bonded pair) at Chantilly PetSmart! Fill out an adoption application for them on fancycats.org❤ Meet the charming duo, Baby Bow and Mittens Bow. These adult sisters are a bonded pair, sharing a love that's as sweet as their personalities. Baby Bow and Mittens Bow are the epitome of gentleness and mellow spirits. They are a bit shy at first, but once they warm up to you, their friendly and cuddly nature shines through. These two bring a calm, loving energy to any room they enter. They are each other's confidants, playmates, and best friends. Baby Bow is a lovely lady with white fur, calico markings and the brightest green eyes ending with an exquisite tail. She was quite hard to photograph as she kept running over to give our volunteer kisses and head butts. Baby puffs her tail up a little when dogs bark, but a little fear isn't enough of a reason to get out of a warm lap when being petted. Baby is a little shy at first around adults, but enjoys the attention of well-behaved children and is willing to make the first move in being friends with them. Mittens Bow is a gorgeous long hair beauty with glowing gold-green eyes and fur as soft silk. She loves to be brushed, which is good because her fluffiness requires it regularly. She is friendly and is happy being picked up and cuddled- irresistible given her softness. A calm lady, she is happy to accept attention from adults or well-behaved children, if you make the first friendly overture. Mittens droopy whiskers give her a solemn appearance that hides a happy nature and a lovely gentle purr.
Baby Bow and Mittens Bow deserve a forever home where they can continue to share their love and companionship with each other, and with a family who will cherish them. Adopt Baby Bow and Mittens Bow and bring home double the love, double the fun, and double the purrs!

12/07/2024

Stacy has been looking for a forever home for TWO YEARS at no fault of her own😔She seems to be overlooked with all the kittens and young cats around. Please consider this sweet senior. Seniors are low maintenance and SO loving❤ Added bonus: her adoption fee is sponsored!
Thinking of adopting a solo cat? Please consider Stacy! She has been overlooked for 2 years in foster care and she's such a sweet, petite, and easy cat. Yes, she's a senior cat but with the energy and playfulness of a much younger cat! Her coat is soft and silky, her eyes bright, her nature is loving and affectionate, and she's a lap cat, too. She uses her scratching posts and litter box like a pro, and is such a nice, easy companion. ♥️ The only issue with Stacy is that she needs to be an only cat. She's a precious little gem who just needs a forever home and someone to love. BONUS: Stacy’s foster family can keep her through the holidays if needed—and her adoption fee has been sponsored!
Because Stacy is frightened by other cats, she does not attend adoption events, but her foster parents are happy to have potential adopters come meet her privately to see how great she is with people! Applications are available on FancyCats.org.

URGENT- kitten fosters needed! All these cats below are stuck at the shelter and need out. Please email shauntaefancycat...

12/06/2024

URGENT- kitten fosters needed! All these cats below are stuck at the shelter and need out. Please email [email protected] if you can help ❤️

Mom (DMH tabby) and newborn kittens - good Samaritan brought this mom and kittens inside but can’t keep them past TODAY. Very urgent. Please contact if you can help.

Bernadette, Bernarita, and Berndita (trio) are spayed, rabies, combo tested negative, and will have their second FVRCP on 12/6. These super sweet ladies are complete purr boxes and the vet techs had a hard time listening to their hearts because of it. They do have a slight URI at this time, but we are treating it.

Kellie (Female DSH) and Shellie (Male DMH) - 2 black kitten siblings- These two 6 mo old siblings love pets/attention. In a kennel they actively seek it out, but in a room they appreciate a friendly roommate to join them before they actively seek love. They are altered, combo tested negative, and are fully vaccinated. Super sweet babies.

Tiger (M orange) and Zebra (F grey) are altered, combo negative, Rabies and 1 FVRCP. sweet 6mo old kitties

Solo tabby kitten - Meet this sweet little girl; she just came in and is looking for some help finding placement! We estimate that she is about 5 weeks old and she is currently at 0.8 lbs. She looks like she’s had some irritation on her back end, but no injuries or scabbing; she will be getting a flea bath today to clean her up a bit.

12/06/2024

Ray is looking for a forever home! Ray is a young adult tabby cat who is a sweet boy, who loves belly rubs and making biscuits. He occasionally gets the zoomies where he races around the house like a wild man. He loves to come up on the sofa and sit beside you to get love. Once you start to pet him your reward will be his purring and making biscuits. It is not unusual to find him belly up taking a nap. He enjoys sitting in a window, or in front of a screen door to enjoy the fresh air and listen to the birds. Ray enjoys catnip, playing with pipe cleaners, and wand toys if you drag them on the floor. Ray gets along with other cats. He would do well in a quiet household with older children. He does require daily medication but takes it easily in his food.

Please consider filling out an adoption application on fancycats.org/adopt-a-catto let this sweet and loving young fellow into your home.

12/05/2024

🐾 Meet Shadow & Dollface: Your New Furry Best Friends! 🐾
💕 They’re a bonded brother and sister duo, just 1 year old, healthy, and well-mannered (they always use their litter box!). Right now, they’re hanging out in their foster mom’s basement but they’d much rather be in a real home with YOU. 🏡
A little shy at first, they’ll warm up quickly with some patience, and once they do, they’re all about cuddles, ear scratches, and playtime! 🐾 They LOVE laser pointers, watching cat TV, and curling up in cozy spots. 💤
💖 These sweethearts are great with other cats and even cat-friendly dogs. They’d do best with older kids (ages 7+), as they enjoy their quiet time before they open up fully.
✨ Bonus: Their foster mom is covering their adoption fee and donating all their toys and beds to their new home! ✨
If you’re interested in giving them the loving home they deserve, please fill out a no-obligation application at fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat.
Let’s help Shadow & Dollface find their happily ever after! 😻💫

‼URGENT - Cat and Dog fosters needed ‼ Please email cawad@fancycats.org if you can foster. Pete & Oscar (Corgi mixes) - ...

12/04/2024

‼URGENT - Cat and Dog fosters needed ‼ Please email [email protected] if you can foster.
Pete & Oscar (Corgi mixes) - Foster Needed- Approx. commitment 30 days - They are in a rural shelter so need a foster to step up ASAP. The owner is in the hospital and can no longer take care of the boys. Pete is smaller around 20 pounds and Oscar about 28 pounds- corgi mixes. They are loving, friendly ,outgoing, playful and housetrained. Not related but love each other. If you could take both would be best. They are very good walking on a leash, love other animals and kids. If you are able to foster they will be coming on the transport this Saturday at 3pm to Fairlakes Petsmart.

Bagel (grey tortie) - Foster needed - Approx. commitment 4 weeks - Bagel needs a safe, loving home to heal ❤Bagel has a broken pelvis that will heal on its own. He would heal best in a loving home without the stress of a shelter. Can anyone foster Bagel? He will just need a spare room or bathroom to heal in.

Sodapop (tabby) - Foster or Adopter needed - He is completely vetted. Are you looking for a low maintenance cat? We have your guy. Soda Pop continues to bloom and show his wonderful personality in foster care. His current foster can no longer care for him and we would hate to put him back in a cage! Soda Pop is a very affectionate cat, who loves human interaction. He would love to join a home where someone can give him a lot of company throughout the day. He is talkative when his foster family enters the room, telling them about his day; he has the cutest chatter. He enjoys when his foster parents break out the bird wand toy because his hunting instincts are ignited – he has excellent play manners and is the cutest toy stalker. Soda Pop is not a picky eater and loves freeze-dried chicken treats and Churu (who doesn’t!). Soda Pop is a real gem who just needs to be seen by someone who’s looking for an affectionate, loving, playful, and friendly boy who will offer him quality companionship and reassurance that he is safe and loved. Soda Pop is sensitive to lots of activity/noise, and hides away when he feels uncertain. To adopt, fill out an application on fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat

12/04/2024

AMAZING NEWS! ❤️ This has been a success as we have exceeded our goal of $20,000! We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from our followers. Without you, we wouldn’t be able to save all the cats and dogs that might otherwise be euthanized or be left homeless. Every dollar raised today and donations throughout the year go immediately back into medical care, food, litter and bedding for animals in our care…animals like Melody that deserve a chance to live a healthy life in a loving home.

Meet Melody - this beautiful girl came to Fancy Cats & Dogs from a rural shelter in southern Virginia. The shelter was over capacity and she and others were set to be euthanized for space.
Within a week of arrival, Melody started showing signs of an upper respiratory infection. After several rounds of antibiotics failed to alleviate her symptoms, the decision was made to have Melody scoped. Scoping a cat's nose can be done using rhinoscopy, a minimally invasive procedure to view the inside of nasal passages. This procedure is useful for diagnosing conditions affecting the nose, such as fungal infections or chronic nasal discharge.
In addition to the imaging, Fancy Cats & Dogs had her nasal passage flushed and cultured. Melody is now on a different medication that her body is responding to and, while this is wonderful news, it comes at a hefty price. Melody's procedure cost the rescue over $1,500. Sadly, we have at least six other cats in the same situation as Melody. Your donations will help Melody and other sick animals in our care.

The backing of our generous donors is paramount and we can’t thank you enough. Thank you for supporting Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team and being part of our community today and every day. We value your loyal support and kindness. If you would like to continue to make a donation throughout the year to support our mission of ending needless euthanasia and finding suitable lifetime homes for our cats & dogs, please use the link below.
https://fancycatsrescueteam.salsalabs.org/donate/index.html

To a brighter future for all,
Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team

12/03/2024

Update🎉 Thank you to all who have donated so far! We are almost half way there - we've raised a little over $9,400 towards our $20,000 goal! We can't tell you how much your support means to us. Every dollar raised today goes immediately back into medical care, food, litter and bedding for animals in our care…animals that would otherwise not stand a chance of finding a warm home.

Unfortunately, many of those animals seeking a warm home during these cold months are seniors. It is a sad fact that senior pets are often the last to be adopted from shelters, putting them at an increased risk for euthanasia.
Fancy Cats & Dogs has always had a special place in our hearts for seniors. Often rescues will swoop in to save pregnant animals, juveniles, & young adults. Not every rescue steps up when seniors or hospice animals need a soft landing. This is where Fancy Cats & Dogs comes in. No senior should spend their last days in a cage. They deserve a home.

Orion is just one of those lucky seniors. At 10 years young, he was surrendered to the shelter due to chronic gastrointestinal problems. Senior animals with medical issues don't last long at the shelters. The limited medical resources are more often than not, used on the younger animals. We pulled Orion thinking we could help him quickly & find him a place to live out his golden years. Little did we know... Basic deworming & antibiotics did not provide relief. We had an allergy test & f***l test done both of which came back negative. Most recently, he had an ultrasound & expanded f***l panel run. While we will never deny an animal medical care based off of price, we can't do this alone. We have spent close to $2,500 on Orion & still don't have answers. We are now looking at the next steps to provide him relief. No animal should spend their final years in discomfort.

Your donation today goes directly to our efforts to save and place loving seniors like Orion. fancycatsrescueteam.salsalabs.org/givingtuesday20240

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12/03/2024

Today is the day! Throughout the next 24 hours, people around the world will come together to participate in a global day of giving – Giving Tuesday.

Our Giving Tuesday goal at Fancy Cats & Dogs is $20,000 in just these 24 hours. Thanks to supporters like you, we believe it’s possible! Will you please help us? Our medical fund is in need of replenishment so that we can continue to help those at-risk animals, like Duckie, who are most in need of care.

Meet Duckie – A sweet dog we rescued from a rural shelter in North Carolina, Duckie had been languishing at the shelter since June. He had been passed over by rescue group after rescue group. You see, Duckie is perfectly imperfect. Both of his front paws have congenital defects, but he doesn't let that stop him.

The shelter environment was extremely stressful to Duckie and he began to shut down. He stopped eating and as a result became extremely anemic. The longer he sat alone in his run, the worse it got. A dog of his stature should weigh approximately 90-pounds, Duckie was a mere 72 pounds when we pulled him. He is now in a loving foster home working on gaining weight and regaining confidence.

Your donations mean the world to us and dogs like Duckie. Your support allows us to help those animals that aren't immediately adoptable. Your support allows us to save animals that would have otherwise died alone. We are counting on your support this year and hope you will visit the link below (link also in bio) to make your tax-deductible donation today!
https://fancycatsrescueteam.salsalabs.org/givingtuesday20240/index.html

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Balloni and Creampuff are the sweetest, cuddliest kittens that get along with all people, cats, and dogs! Sadly, they are overlooked due to their CH. Cerebellar hypoplasia, sometimes called wobbly cat syndrome, is a congenital condition in cats that is neither contagious nor progressive. A common misconception is that these cats may be in pain. Cats and kittens with CH can lead a very normal, happy, and healthy life. It does not affect their life expectancy and many adapt exceedingly well to their disability, as you can see this video! Plus, they won't climb on your furniture! 😉 Apply to meet and adopt Balloni and and Creampuff at fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat

Adopt this wild boy, Ray, and you are sure to have an entertaining Christmas morning! 😆Ray is a young adult tabby cat who is a sweet boy, who loves belly rubs and making biscuits. He occasionally gets the zoomies where he races around the house like a wild man. He loves to come up on the sofa and sit beside you to get love. Once you start to pet him your reward will be his purring and making biscuits. It is not unusual to find him belly up taking a nap. He enjoys sitting in a window, or in front of a screen door to enjoy the fresh air and listen to the birds. Ray enjoys catnip, playing with pipe cleaners, and wand toys if you drag them on the floor. Ray gets along with other cats. He would do well in a quiet household with older children. He does require daily medication but takes it easily in his food. Apply to adopt on fancycats.org.

Adopt Lil T (tabby) and Licorice (black) today! 😻Hi, we are Lil T and Licorice and we are all about fun and games, especially when it involves wrestling! We'll chase anything-toys, our foster siblings, even our own tail sometimes. We like to keep things exciting! You'll probably hear us coming before you see us because we love to yap 😊we make these cute little chirping noises when we play, and we are always ready to tell you how much fun I'm having. Our foster mom says she loves how we are high energy and always up for a game, but also independent when we need to be. We like to zoom around the house in random sprints, but we also know how to be loving when it's time to slow down. Adopt us today by fill in out an application on fancycats.org and we are sure to make your holiday special!

Charlie and Ash (tuxedos) are 8 months old kittens who love to play with the laser together! Fill out an adoption application today at fancycats.org 😍

All these little survivors want for Christmas is a (carpeted) forever home 😍🎄. Diagnosed with Parvo (a life-threatening illness for animals) at a couple weeks old, Creampuff and Balloni (bonded) had a rough start to life. Although, sadly, a couple of their siblings didn’t make it, they were determined to survive and live their lives full of love and play - and survive they did!!! 💪🏼They developed CH due to the parvo which makes them a bit wobbly but they have gotten so much better since. CH will not prevent them from living a healthy life, and it will DEFINITELY not keep them from playing! They are the most playful, loving kittens that are good with other cats and dogs. They would do ok in a house with gentle kids. Anyone who adopts these two are sure to receive lots of love and laughs!

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