Cat Action Team

17/02/2025

Lonesome George? More like Handsome George! This beautiful teenager is ready for his forever home. While he's a pretty independent cat, he's super friendly and loves being around people. You'll make special friends with him if you give him some pets.

Put in an application to adopt Lonesome George through our website!

17/02/2025

Ebony and Rex (sister & brother) recently moved to their new foster home. They are still very much scaredy kitties, hiding under beds and couches.

Rex, the white and black spotted male, is more interactive with the resident cat and dog, while Ebony is slightly more tolerant of people. However, their foster notes that it’s early and they have a loud and boisterous household with lots of animal smells and energy so, of course, the kittens will need extra time to feel safe and get accustomed to the new humans.

Although they're shy, Rex and Ebony are pretty typical kittens with lots of fun energy! They love playing with each other and can be heard crashing into things and thumping and bumping. They are a bonded pair and will need to be adopted together.

16/02/2025

14/02/2025

💕To all the p**p scoopers, colony caretakers, fosters, and volunteers--thank you! Our kitties may or may not show their affection today, but know that we love you and are grateful for all you do! 💕 Happy Valentine's Day to all! We wish you extra kitty snuggles today!

13/02/2025

These two little holiday helpers have settled in so quickly! At first, Kris and Kringle weren't so sure about their foster human. But with the right combination of treats, head scritches, and cozy spots to nap, they decided that maybe — just maybe — this whole "being spoiled" thing isn't so bad.

Kringle has turned into a full-time purr machine, rumbling away at every opportunity. Meanwhile, Kris is hard at work kneading imaginary biscuits, making sure we never run out of the fluffiest dough. 😻

Watching these two get comfy and confident has been the sweetest gift of the new year! ❤ Kris is working through a URI, but once she's all recovered, she'll be ready for a forever home.

If you're interested in either kitten or in adopting the pair, you can inquire by submitting an application through our website. Because these babies are still socializing, they are not currently recommended for homes with small children. They do well with other cats and dogs though.

12/02/2025

Beautiful house panther, Dexter, is ready to be yours! His brother was adopted and now he's awaiting for his purrfect home. Dexter is super sweet and very playful! If you're interested in having him as your forever Valentine, please put in an application through our website! 💙😻

12/02/2025

Hudson is all dressed in his tux and is ready for his forever Valentine! He's a guy who oozes charm, all the way from his sweet little bobtail to his slightly crooked ear. Sure, he's shy at first--he's not just playing hard to get--and when he feels safe with you, he's all about showering you with love 💙

Consider welcoming Hudson into your heart. Adoption applications are available on our website!

11/02/2025

**“Swipe right for love! 💙”**

😺**Name:** Lonesome George
📍 **Location:** Waynesboro rescue alum
🍼 **Age:** 6 months young
🐾 **About Me:**
Former street kitty turned total sweetheart. Lost my tail but kept my charm! I might be a little shy at first, but once you win me over, I’ll melt in your arms (especially if you play with me 😻). Playful, affectionate, and ready to find my forever cuddle buddy.

💘 **Looking for:** A loving human who enjoys cozy nights in, endless pets, and a lifetime of loyalty. Bonus points if you have treats.

📩 **Adopt me today!** Put in an application through the Cat Action Team website!

10/02/2025

We are so close to reaching our fundraising goal to help Whiskey heal! Thank you to everyone who has so generously donated so far! We appreciate you greatly and you make rescue work possible! If you'd like to help us finish this fundraising campaign strong, please donate through our FB fundraiser or through our website. Links below!

➡ https://www.facebook.com/donate/1686771662246097/1647456946090711/
➡ https://catactionteam.org/donate

10/02/2025

Meet Casina! She may be petite, but she is full of only sweetness and friendliness! Casina started life in a Gordonsville colony and was TNVR'd. Yet once we realized how lovable she was, we knew she deserved a life indoors!

Casina is about 7 months old, has long hair, white whiskers on one side of her face and wears three orange socks 😻 If you're interested in Casina, please put in an application through our website!

10/02/2025

UPDATE: REUNITED!! Cheese is home safe & sound after 1 days, 7 hours :)

"Thank you to everyone who helped keep an eye out!"
-Cheese's Owner
Please spread the word for this lost cat. Cheese was LOST on February 8, 2025 in Charlottesville, VA 22903 near Garden Ave.

Message from Owner: Please help us bring Cheese !

Description: Cheese is orange and white. He has a tipped ear and a tattered ear from growing up as a stray. He has a raspy meow, and one tooth. His hair gets matted at his neck. He used to be a stray, but is now a lazy indoor couch cat.

For more info or to contact Cheese's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/71253463

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://www.pawboost.com/l/rpl

07/02/2025

Beautiful Izzy is doing well! He enjoys a good lap nap and loves to be petted!

While Izzy may be FIV+, he gets along well with other cats and isn't a threat in spreading FIV. He gets along well with the resident cats and even respects when the matriarch kicks him off the bed. He easily acquiesces and finds a different place to hang out. Izzy also plays well with one of the other resident cats, playing friendlily, not aggressively.

Izzy is a very good boy and very content to be an indoor cat. Consider giving him a forever home! Adoption applications can be found on our website! 😻

06/02/2025

05/02/2025

Gary Grumps is looking for a new home! One of our volunteers has been caring for him, but he is stressed being in a home with multiple kitties. He'd do well with access to a catio or outdoor enclosure. If you are interested in giving Gary Grumps space to thrive, please connect with us at [email protected] or through Crossroad Animal Hospital's original post.

01/02/2025

📚 Our BACK TO BASICS SERIES: FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus)

FIV is a virus specific to cats and is often erroneously referred to as "cat AIDS." It is similar to AIDS in that it attacks and weakens the immune system and there is no cure. Reliable information about FIV is plentiful on the internet. We encourage you to learn more about it!

Here are some quick facts:
➡FIV is transmitted through deep bite wounds.
➡FIV is NOT transmissible to humans or dogs.
➡Cats with FIV can live long, healthy, happy and normal lives!
➡Intact males with outdoor access are most likely to be infected.
➡Kittens may be infected before, during, or after birth (while nursing).
➡FIV is quickly diagnosed through a blood test.
➡If you have an indoor/outdoor cat, you risk its FIV status every time it goes outdoors.
➡FIV+ cats CAN live with non-infected cats as long as they can co-exist peacefully. (Remember, this virus is primarily transmitted through deep bite wounds. If the cats don't fight, there's little worry about transmission.)
➡In the U.S., approximately 2.5-5% percent of healthy cats are infected with FIV.

📢 EDUCATION IS KEY!!!!! FIV+ cats have a VERY difficult time getting adopted because of their status. In the past, they were immediately euthanized instead of put up for adoption. Help CHANGE THE PARADIGM! Educate others about the virus and how cats can live a long, healthy, normal life with FIV. Manage expectations. Let's get these cats in homes!

📢 If you're in rescue or doing TNR, please note:
➡Before you place a cat for adoption (or send it to foster in a home with other cats), it should be tested for FIV. Adopt that cat out with full disclosure about its FIV status.
➡Beware of false positives in kittens under 6 months of age!
➡You can place FIV+ cats in homes with other cats that are not FIV+. Educate the adopter and make sure the cats are not likely to fight with each other.
➡We don't FIV test the cats we TNR. Alley Cat Allies also holds this position.

Original content provided by Stray Cat Project.
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01/02/2025

You wouldn't have guessed that Izzy's former caretaker considered him to be a feral kitty. While Izzy took a few days to get comfortable and remains a bit shy, he's actually quite affectionate and likes being with people. He has even slept on his foster's bed with the other two resident cats!

Izzy meows when he is nervous or in new situations (like a typical cat), but settles down. Izzy uses the litter box well and is not destructive at all!

Izzy is only two years old and is FIV+. However, he's otherwise healthy and cats with FIV can live long healthy lives! Consider giving this lovebug a forever home.