Ray was abandoned in Fort Lee family housing then ran out of time in the full shelter. However, he had been in the shelter a long time, so now he's SO HAPPY to be running around free! He is pretty much an alpha male and doesn't back down when faced with aggression from another cat. He LOVES playing with toys and will grab toys out of your hand non-stop till he has a mountain of toys in front of him, just watch out for those sharp claws! He loves people but is still kind of "wired" from being caged so long and is still in a run-run-rumble phase. He was actually picked up with George, so we thought they could be brothers, but Ray beats George up so badly and squalls at him so loud that if they're brothers, they're best separated!
Cat Rescue, Inc., saves cats slated for euthanasia at overloaded shelters. No cat is adopted out prior to spay or neuter. The home organization is based in Chesapeake, managing the pet center in the Petsmart at Greenbrier Mall, Chesapeake. Adoptions number approximately 500 per year. We are a 501(c)(3)nonprofit, ALL VOLUNTEER, home foster based, no-kill organization. All donations and contracts paid are submitted to the director of Cat Rescue, Inc., in Chesapeake, Va., and are applied to food and medical needs of cats and kittens under the organization's care. The organization is committed to accepting any cat adopted from us if the owner for any reason has to give up the cat, for the rest of the cat's life; in effect, we provide a "life insurance" policy for these cats so that they never have to end up on "death row" in a shelter again.
(PayPal donate button on Web page) Mailed donations should be addressed to: Cat Rescue, Inc., 1917 Benefit Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Come Meet Our Pets...
Currently we conduct adoptions at the new Petco in Chester at Hwy. 10 and Jefferson Davis, in Bermuda Square Shopping Center along with Starbucks, Shoneys and Ukrops (across from Friendly's on Hwy. 10 and across from Lowe's on Jefferson Davis), 1-7 Saturdays. Please call to confirm or to ensure the cat you want to see will be at the store that day, since we don't bring all the cats. We normally have cats no younger than six months old. All are spayed/neutered and have distemper and rabies shots, are wormed and tested for feline AIDS and leukemia. All live in our home, treated as companion pets and are not caged. All food and medical bills are paid by the foster family without reimbursement, so adopters are assured that their adoption fees go toward the care and well-being of cats in the organization, many who have staggering medical bills, or who are unadoptable and must be cared for throughout their lifetime by the organization. In general, the basic cost of vetting a normal cat without medical issues is $200-300, so the $75 adoption fee is far below what has been invested in each cat.
Our Adoption Process...
Our contract requires: No declawing (toe amputation) and indoors only. You'll complete an adoption contract and questionnaire, and a Petco adoption form. The adoption process takes less than an hour and your new pet can go home with you same day. Be sure to bring a carrier or plan to buy a carrier or Petco tote box for $6.99. Cost of adoption: $75, cash only, completely tax deductible and a letter will be supplied. If a pair are adopted, or a senior cat, a discount price will be available.
We Serve the Following Cities, Towns, and/or Counties...
We are a branch of Cat Rescue, Inc., based in Chesapeake, Va., serving the Petersburg-Fort Lee area. WE CAN ACCEPT NO CATS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC, only from shelters or as arranged by the director.
