Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team

11/24/2024

If you're looking for a hair stylist, look no further! Pink will do your hair for the very reasonable price of having a home she can live in.

Pink is currently in quarantine and we would really like to get her into at least a foster home. She is great with people and other cats and LOVES to play.

She Is currently sneezing, but we're pretty sure it is her FHV* flaring up due to the stress of being in quarantine as none of the normal upper respiratory treatments have worked. We're hoping to get her into a foster home to help her destress.

*FHV is a common virus that 90% of cats have already come in contact with. Most don't show symptoms and the symptoms are usually triggered by stress. If you're worried about Pink interacting with your cats, you can talk to your vet. Chances are, your cat is already carrying the virus but doesn't show it because they are happy in their home ❤️

Interested in giving Pink a foster home? 👇

https://fancycats.org/volunteer

11/23/2024

Do you want a derpy cat?
How about a cuddly one?
What about one that talks to you and wants to always be by your side?
You say you want all of that but you're only allowed to have one cat?

Well, no worries! Nimo is the cat for you!

This handsome stud lost half of his jaw due to an infection, but there are no foreseeable health concerns due to it. He can get along with other cats if they let him be in charge, but he would be happiest as the only cat.

Sadly, he can't go to any fairs as cages are too stressful for him, but he is ready to find his forever home!

11/23/2024

It's all about YOU, yes YOU!

Meet Mr. Cat TODAY! (Saturday 11/23) from 12 to 4, at our adoption fair, in the Fair Lakes PetSmart in Fairfax.

11/22/2024

Foster found!!! THANK YOU!! 😍‼URGENT - foster for mom and kittens needed‼ They are currently outside in Chantilly and we are getting worried due to forecasted snow. Do you have a spare room or bathroom to house this mama and 2 kittens? We can try and trap her but need a place for them to go. If you can foster this sweet family, please email [email protected] ASAP!

11/22/2024

The lovebug you've heard so much about, meet Mr. Cat this Saturday!!

SPECIAL APPEARANCE at Fancy Cats' adoption fair this Saturday, November 23rd, 12 to 4, at the Fair Lakes PetSmart.

This nutty guy! Mr. Cat loves other cats, so *he* doesn't think it's odd that his big head is crammed against Parker's backside. Got an FeLV cat that needs a friend? Or an empty lap that needs a cat in it? Mr. Cat is that guy. In just a few months, he's gone from a scraps-scrounging waif to a lovable homebody that knows **indoors with regular meals** is where it's at!

If you can't meet him on Saturday, fill out an application to meet him other times, www.fancycats.org

11/20/2024

November 20 2024

ADOPTION UPDATE for Neon (now Pepper)

November is Adopt a Senior month so it’s time for a senior adoption update. Sweet Pepper (formerly Neon) charmed her way into her new family with her winning personality and gorgeous house-panther good looks. Here’s a great update from her new family: “thank you for reaching out to check on Neon. We changed her name to Pepper, which seemed more fitting as a "senior" black cat. Pepper is absolutely adorable and loving! She is adjusting very well. Thankfully, doing all of the normal activities of eating, napping, playing, using the litter box, grooming, more grooming,and hunting for bugs inside the house. She found a few skinks in our basement and batted them around. Luckily, neither were hurt, but we learned how much that Pepper loves to hunt 😆. Pepper also did very well with the pet sitting service. I've taken many photos of her because she's just soooo darn cute 😍! These are just a few to show how Pepper has settled in. We're so grateful to Fancy Cats and Mt. Purrnon for helping to find loving homes for cats and dogs.” Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe and Wine Bar

11/18/2024

November is Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month!! Meet this loving senior bonded pair: Winnie & Leggy ❤❤ To adopt, fill out a application on fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat.
Winnie (pink collar): Hi there, my name is Winnie, I'm a petite gal that loves pets, cuddling, brushing, and playing with string and wand toys, and playing chase with Leggy. I may not have any teeth but that does not keep my appetite down or stop me from getting my belly full. I am here with my friend Leggy we're bonded and need to be adopted together. I will purr and purr, follow you around asking for scritches and pets, and chat you up every chance I get. I am not fond of being held but I will jump up in your lap or on the seat next to you if you call me up. I have excellent litter box and food manners.
Leggy: Hi, I'm Leggy, I have been hanging out with my friend Winnie and would love to find a home with her, we are bonded. Check out Winnie's bio but first here is a little bit about me. I like to chase my tail and have fun playing chase with Winnie, but if she is tired, I have fun all by myself. I play with wand, string, and any toy you give me; I am very fond of the laser pointer. I like to be brushed and petted, I will purr to show you how happy I am being with you and playing with you. I will jump up if you call me up to sit next to you or get some pet lovin. I have excellent litter box and food manners.
Check out some of our pictures and videos at www.instagram.com/shannysfosters/

11/18/2024

‼URGENT - CATS AND DOGS NEEDING RESCUE ‼ 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- Zora URGENT!! Only has til 11/25/24 to be rescued 💔
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- 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- Casper
S*x-Male
Age- 1- yrs
Breed- Dogo-x
Weight- 45 lbs
Details- Surrendered by a man who could barely take care of himself. Scared right now but is good with others dogs.

Name- Rascal
Age- 6+ yrs
Breed- Boxer-x
S*x- Male
Details- Showed up as a stray. Sweet boy.

Name- Fur-gie
Age- 8 wks
Breed- DMH
S*x- Female
Details- Sweet stray little girl

Name- Maple
S*x- Female
Age- almost 5 mos
Breed- DSH
Details- Owner surrendered, does have a ulcer on her eye.
Currently on antibiotics and eye drops.

Name- Pecan
S*x- Female
Age- Almost 5 mos
Breed- DSH
Details- Owner surrender. Very sweet

Name- Yam
Age- almost 5 mos
S*x- Male
Breed- DSH
Details- Owner surrender, very sweet

11/17/2024

URGENT:BUDDY NEEDS A FOSTER TODAY. Experienced dog adopter or foster home with no other animals.
UPDATE: HE WILL DO BEST IN A QUIET HOME WITHOUT DOGS OR small KIDS.
Hi, sweet and well behaved Buddy is the perfect low maintenance dog. He is 8 years old, neutered, shots, heartworm negative. He needs an adopter or foster ASAP The current foster loves Buddy but his room mates do not.
He comes with lot's of belongings. Leash trained, housetrained. If you are able to help please email [email protected]. or text or call 703-674-9463.

11/16/2024

URGENT- FOSTER BACKED OUT ON POOR LITTLE GUY😔 If you are able to foster him please call or text 703-674-9463

His name is Oscar, he came in last year and was adopted by a kennel attendant that worked at the shelter. She had some domestic problems and could not keep him. He is 3 yrs. old a longhaired chihuahua mix, 11 lbs. neutered and vaccinated. He is a little shy but in just a little bit, once he knows you he is fine. He would not be a dog I would put with children. He is very quiet and neat and housetrained. He hasn’t had a good life and just needs a forever home and all the love he deserves. 💔

11/16/2024

We have several Adoption Fairs this weekend! Come see us and our adoptable cats and dogs 😻🐶 Visit our website to see details on all our adoptable pets and to apply for adoption!

Saturday November 16th
🐾 Cat Adoption Fair at Fair Lakes Petsmart 12:00 PM-4:00 PM

Sunday November 17th
🐾 Cat Adoption Fair at Fair Lakes Petsmart 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
🐾 Cat Adoption Fair at Springfield Petsmart 12:30 PM-4:30 PM
🐾 Dog Adoption Fair at Fair Lakes Petsmart 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

11/16/2024

We get asked for snuggly lap cats all the time, and 2 year old Mr. Cat is certainly that, and more! He'll be your chest cat, your face cat, your side cat too, if you let him!

This guy goes between looking for love, playing with his catnip toys, and chasing his tail all day long. Because Mr. Cat is sooo cuddly and a total lovebomb, he'd do best in a home where his human(s) is/are home often so he can shower them with love!

Mr. Cat is currently in foster with our friends at NoVa Cats, so you can find lots more pix, videos and information there. Please go to www.fancycats.org to read his full bio and to fill out an application to meet him. 😍.

See Mr. Cat chase his tail: https://youtu.be/eCXmzdSiRZY?feature=shared

11/16/2024

November is Adopt-a-Senior-Pet month! Seniors are known to be SUPER loving (most times lap cats) and are typically low maintenance. Apply for these sweethearts and see more seniors on our website fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat😻

Stacy is an elegant senior cuddle bug! Come meet her at Fair Lakes Petsmart this weekend. Stacy is looking for a lap she can sit on &a home where she can relax! Stacy loves to chat & make biscuits everywhere. She does not mind getting paw-dicures & loves being brushed. She would do well in a low energy home that wants a low key yet constant companion.

Hank Lee & Stella Lee are absolute dolls that were surrendered to the shelter when their elderly owner passed away. Hank is a super chunk at 23 pounds, full of pure love. He adores being pet & will make air biscuits while you rub his belly. Stella is about 12yo and is very sweet & gentle. We are helping her with some dental issues. Because she is overweight, poor girl is not able to groom herself properly & will need help with brushing, which she loves. Both are quiet, chill, affectionate, gentle, & loving cats.

Rosie cheeks - I am the sweetest lapcat and can't wait to give you all my love (and take all of yours!) I'm a little confused right now after being surrendered, but I will quickly blossom into your new best friend & cuddle buddy. I will come running to the door when you come home. Watch out—if you stop petting me before I'm ready, I'll very politely tap you to let you know I would like some more pets! I'm OK with other cats who can respect my space but would love to be the center of your universe.

Smokey Cheeks - I was surrendered to the shelter with my friend Rosie Cheeks. Despite my sad story, I am very brave. I love to explore and will come right up to you for affection, preferring your love over food. I am a classic Siamese beauty and live up to the breed's reputation of being very social & loving. I will happily follow you around the house chatting about your day (and mine). I'll let you know how happy I am with a deep, rumbly purr. While I am unbothered by dogs, I would love a cuddly cat sibling.

11/15/2024

Such a sad story💔... Do you know anyone that can take these two siblings? Very urgent. The daughter can only keep them until today.

11/13/2024

Super senior baby! His records say 14 in some places, 17 in others. 😍😍

Midnight is a sweet, older gentleman who is looking for a retirement home. He lost his human a year ago and his human’s son could no longer take care of him, so he’s now with Fancy Cats. Midnight is in a foster home, but is confined to a single room since the resident cats play a little too rough, so he doesn’t get as much attention as he’d like. He is fine with other cats who are low key and won’t try to play with him, but would probably be best in a home without small children who might not understand that he needs to be handled more gently than younger cats.

Midnight has hyperthyroidism and takes his medicine mixed with baby food, making him incredibly easy to medicate. He’s underweight at the moment, but his foster mom has figured out a strategy to fatten him up and he’s trending in the right direction. He’s not attending adoption fairs at the moment while he works on getting his weight up, but you can meet him in his foster home, with an approved application.

11/11/2024

Adoptable FCDRT cats featuring.... Soda Pop!😻 To apply, visit fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat.🫶 Soda Pop continues to bloom and show his wonderful personality at his foster home. He deserves his own forever home - he is going to make someone a loving companion! Soda Pop is a very affectionate cat, who loves human interaction and contact, and so 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!), but his foster parents have upgraded his wet and dry food to help soothe his tummy issues; it seems to be helping. While Soda Pop is named after a character from “The Outsiders,” this handsome boy no longer cares to be outdoors, and is still tentative when near a window, but feels safer in enjoying watching outdoor happenings when his foster parents are near him assuring him that he is not alone or in any danger. Soda Pop hasn’t met his foster family’s two cats yet, so his behavior with other cats is unknown at this time. Soda Pop is a real gem that 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. Because Soda Pop is still sensitive to lots of activity and noise, and hides away when he feels uncertain, he does not attend adoption events. His foster parents are happy to have interested potential adopters come meet him, or reach out to them with any questions you might have about him.🫶

11/09/2024

🚨EMERGENCY PLEA- FOSTER NEEDED🚨 Rumi, Hank and Stella Lee’s fosters have backed out. We need two fosters ASAP. Please email [email protected]. THANK YOU!!

Name: Rumi
Weight: ~15 pounds
Color: tortie
Health Concerns: history of struvite crystals, mild hematuria, no crystals seen at this time
Behavior Concerns: none seen
Rumi has a typical torti-tude and is sweet when she wants to be, on her terms. Rumi was surrendered to the Baltimore County Animal shelter for a third time with a concern of inappropriate litter box use. Each time of surrender the pet was not being fed it's prescription diet for urinary health. Upon return the prescription diet was re-started. So sad when pets are surrendered due to improper care!!! A litter box monitoring chart was placed and litter box usage has been appropriate since her return to the shelter. A urinalysis was performed on a free catch urine sample with No Sorb urine beads. A small amount of red blood cells were visualized on microscopic examination, but no crystals were seen at this time. She should continue on her urinary diet for the remainder of her life with no other food sources (treats, etc.) provided. She should continue to be monitored and seek veterinary care for additional diagnostics and treatment if this condition persists or reoccurs.

Name: Hank Lee
Age: 8 years
Weight: 23 pounds
Color: Brown Tabby
Health Concerns: overweight
Behavior Concerns: shut down

Name: Stella Lee
Age: 12 years
Weight: 12 pounds
Color: Torbie
Health Concerns: overweight, matting, waxy ears, dental disease
Behavior Concerns: shut down
Baltimore County Animal Services is urgently seeking rescue placement for Hank and Stella. Hank and Stella are a bonded pair of young seniors that were surrendered to us after their owner passed away. Hank and Stella are both very shut down and not social in the shelter setting. Unfortunately, both seem to be getting stress induced URIs as well. These two will NOT get better in a stressful environment like the shelter. Both are overweight and are not social enough at this time to be adoptable through BCAS.