Pete's Info...
| Breed: | Domestic Shorthair | Color: | Gray, Blue Or Silver Tabby | Age: | Young |
| Sex: | Male | ID#: | Pete | Hair: | Short |
I am already neutered, up to date with shots, and good with cats.
Pete is a little cat with a big personality. He loves people, plays hard and snuggles intensely! He’s about 2-3 years old, and has gorgeous amber colored eyes that contrast with his thick gray tabby fur.
Walk carefully when Pete’s around, because he’ll follow you everywhere, and can even get underfoot! He likes to curl up on a lap, or next to someone sitting down, and wants to sleep on the bed with his people. He’s always ready with a loud purr when you scratch his head and cheeks, and stroke his lovely fur. And Pete always says “Thank you” with that great purr. He’ll talk to you too, in little chirps and mews.
Pete loves all sorts of toys. He’ll scurry and jump to chase a feather wand or a laser dot. He can also amuse himself stalking toy mice or knocking jingly balls across the floor. But he loves people so much that he’s a natural with interactive toys!
Pete was rescued from an alley in Washington, D.C. He was first seen coming to dinner with a managed colony of feral cats, so he must have lost his home and been very hungry – but when a Four Paws volunteer took a carrier to rescue him, he had disappeared! Three months later the little fellow showed up again, but now he was thin and sickly – he had terrible pneumonia! This time she got him to the vet immediately, and he was properly treated and recovered fully. Now, after several weeks in a foster home, he looks and feels wonderful. He was so small and thin, but now he’s filled out and is beautiful and healthy.
Pete would most enjoy living with a cat companion who is playful and not domineering. He could be a “single” cat if someone is home to play with him and shower him with attention for part of every day. He’s neutered, is up to date on vaccines, and tested negative for FIV/FeLV.
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The 4Paws Rescue Team is a nonprofit community-based all volunteer organization that takes in neglected, abandoned, abused and unwanted cats and kittens. Cats rescued by 4Paws receive vaccines and appropriate veterinary care before being adopted into permanent, loving homes. An animal rescued by 4Paws will never be euthanized except out of medical necessity.
Additionally, 4Paws is dedicated to supporting the management of populations and improving the health of feral cat colonies. 4Paws volunteers also hold seminars in local schools to teach children the importance of responsible pet care.
4Paws is a qualified public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions are fully tax deductible as allowed by law. A copy of our FY2005 annual report may be viewed by clicking here.
The 4Paws Rescue Team participates in the Combined Federal Campaign and Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign. Federal Government workers can contribute to 4Paws through payroll deductions by designating #34517. Virginia State Employees may contribute through their payroll by designating #3472.
Adoption fairs are held once or twice a month at various PETCO stores in Northern Virginia. The adoption fairs are usually held on Saturday’s from 1:00 to 5:00. Between 30 and 60 cats and kittens are shown for adoption at each fair—with the larger fairs generally occurring April through October.
While they are waiting to find permanent loving homes, our cats temporarily live in foster homes. The foster families bring the cats and kittens to the adoption fairs to be seen by potential adopters. Applicants have the opportunity to handle the cats and in some cases, meet the foster parents who can provide additional insight into a cat’s habits and personality.
At the adoption fairs, if you meet a kitten or cat that you want to adopt, you will be asked to complete an application and contract and leave a check for the adoption fee ($95 for an adult or $125 for un-neutered kitten of which $50 is a deposit that is refunded after you provide 4Paws proof of sterilization). We ask that you pay the adoption fee up front at the fairs in order to “put a hold” on the cat until your application is processed. If your application is not approved, your check is returned to you.
Neither cats nor kittens are sent to their new homes on the day of the fair. It usually takes 4-5 days to process the application before the cat can go to his or her adoptive home. Pre-approval is an option, though. To accelerate the adoption process, you can fax a completed application and contract to us at 703-560-9795 a few days before the fair. Adoption Applications are available on this website.
Adopting rescued cats and kittens to Northern Virginia, Washington D. C., and Maryland communities.