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My name is Paola!

Posted over 10 months ago | Updated 5 hours ago

Cared for by King Street Cats

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Calico or Dilute Calico
Age
Sex
Female
Pet ID
18953995
Hair Length

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Alert icon Not good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

Hi, my name is Paola and I'm now at KSC after acclimating in a lovely foster home.  I was in an outdoor community of cats and a kind woman was making sure we had enough to eat.  Then it got pretty cold and she was worried about me in particular because I'm a small girl.  Since I spent most of my life fending for myself, I'm a bit cautious.  I did let my former caregiver pet me and my new foster mom would wrap me in a towel and cuddle me which was nice - it made me purr and I even 'made biscuits'.  I would sit next to my foster while she worked and I am making progress with humans - starting to learn that most are safe and kind.  Still, I'm a shy girl so I will need a forever home where my person(s) will go slowly with me.  I can't wait to have a place to call my own and a family to love me.  Oh, also, I think I would prefer a home without children or dogs that might scare me.  I do get along with other kitties, so a friendly pal might be nice.  



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April 28, 2024, 3:07 pm
Rescue
King Street Cats

Contact info

Pet ID
18953995
Contact
Address
25 Dove Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

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.

Adoption application

Go meet their 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.)

More about this rescue

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.