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Domestic Shorthair Cat for adoption in Alexandria, Virginia - Loky
Photo 1 - Domestic Shorthair Cat for adoption in Alexandria, Virginia - Loky
Photo 2 - Domestic Shorthair Cat for adoption in Alexandria, Virginia - Loky
Photo 3 - Domestic Shorthair Cat for adoption in Alexandria, Virginia - Loky

Loky's Info...

Breed: Domestic Shorthair Color: Black (All) Age: Adult
Sex: Male ID#: 5191756 Hair: Short

I am already neutered, housetrained, and good with cats.

Loky's Story...
Loki-  shy at first but becomes very friendly once he knows you are all about petting him. He will climb on you to get to your hands and is content laying on your or near you. He calls to me through my door at night since I don't let him in all the time and he climbs up and lays next to me in my bed when I do. He is very relaxed and will let you hold him like a baby while you pet his belly or scratch his chin. Loki seems to get a little jealous if Peanut is getting more attention than him so he vies for affection. Loki will let you carry him on your shoulder around the house if you really wanted to. He enjoys laying near something warm such as a person or near a computer charger cable but does not chew on said wiring.
 
Both- When it is meal time they both mew and become overly affectionate so watch your feet. If Loki takes his time eating and Peanut is finished, she will come and try to take his food and he will walk away, but if she leaves him alone he will eat all of his food. They are both litter trained, but Peanut has been testing the rules here and there. I would suggest a closed top box for them because they both end up throwing litter out of the box when they go to cover their business. They have both been in the bath tub and seem fairly docile as long as you keep a hand on them and they both become very comfortable wrapped in a towel while getting dried off and purr. Neither shed all that much and keep each other clean. Both seem to like laying under the bed or between the couch and shelf, Peanut more so than Loki. I have only had one "mishap" with them here and that was when they were first finding their little hiding places and knocked over a lamp, other than that, nothing. They like little toys and play with a scratching post I provided (just in case so the furniture wouldn't suffer.)
 
Peanut- shy and reserved. She loves being scratched on her jowls and around the ears so much that if you begin petting her back or belly she will take your hand in both her paws and move it to her head and even move your hand from one side of her head to the other. She is dependent on Loki and seems to get finicky when he isn't in the same room. Peanut likes to goad Loki into play fighting with her in which they eventually just lick each other. She gets really excited about the laser pointer. Peanut does not really like to be picked up but she will let you carry her more often the longer she is around you. Peanut likes having a little alcove where she can "hide"; it could be under a bed or between a couch and shelf, as long as she is mostly surrounded.
 
 
They have been very sweet and affectionate cats and I hope that whoever adopts them gives and receives the same!

Contact This Shelter...

Shelter: King Street Cats
Pet ID #: 5191756
Phone:
(703) 231-7199
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E-mail:
contact@kingstreetcats.org
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Website:
Address: 25 Dove Street
Alexandria, VA
22314

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Shelter Info...

About Our Shelter...
We are proud to be the only cat-exclusive orphanage in Alexandria, Va. We have been in operation since 2003, and were previously known as The Albert Foundation for many years before becoming King Street Cats. Because we are a free-roaming and no-kill cat orphanage, we have the "cat-friendliest cats" in town! Our primary purpose is to educate and assist the community in regard to cat welfare, and to provide loving homes for the cats and kittens in our care. We accomplish this through outreach to the local community by providing information on proper cat care, behavioral problems and medical issues involving cats. We also assist local residents in locating and retrieving lost cats and assist individuals through the cat adoption process. We provide abandoned and rescued cats and kittens with a safe and secure temporary home until a permanent, loving home can be found.

We promote spaying and neutering and all our cats and kittens are sterilized and fully up-to-date on all medical care prior to adoption. We also provide post-adoption support for adopters and anyone else that needs cat care advice. Because we only work in the area of cat welfare .... we know cats! Please stop by and visit with our friendly cats.

Come Meet Our Pets...
Adoptions at 25 Dove St (the King Street Cat home) are every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 pm

Additional Adoption Events:
- Petco at Beacon Hill on the first Saturday of the month (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Profeed at Bradlee Shopping Center on Saturdays and Sundays (1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- Petsmart at Falls Church on 3rd/4th Sunday of the month (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

Our Adoption Process...
Our adoption process is simple. When you come to the adoption center, you will fill out an application and a volunteer will interview you and ask about your cat knowledge and experience as well as your other pets. If your application is approved, they will help match you to the cat is perfect for your home and lifestyle. Some adult cats may be adopted singly, but we prefer to adopt out kittens in pairs unless you have a playful cat or dog already in residence to keep the kitten company.

King Street Cats asks for a $125 non-refundable adoption fee to adopt a cat or kitten, or $225 to adopt two. The fee includes:

- A cat that has been to a vet and tested for FELV/FIV. They are not put up for adoption unless the tests are negative (although sometimes we do have an FIV-positive cat that is healthy and can be adopted).
- An adult cat that is up-to-date on vaccinations before being made available for adoption. (Kittens will have had vaccinations appropriate for their age)
- Cats and kittens are spayed or neutered before they are placed for adoption. Kittens are spayed/neutered between 12-14 weeks and are then available for adoption.
- Post-adoption support: our volunteers are very knowledgeable about cat care. We encourage adopters to call us with any questions.

We Serve the Following Cities, Towns, and/or Counties...
We are located in Alexandria VA and primarily adopt to families in the Northern VA, Metro-DC area.