My name is Lila!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated over 2 months ago

Cared for by Animal Welfare League of Arlington

Adoption process

Meet the Pet

Submit Application

Approve Application

Sign Adoption Contract

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Color

Brown or Chocolate

Age

Adult

Sex

Female

Pet ID

54992640

Hair Length

–

My details

Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Hi my name is Lila (pronounced Lee-la)

I'm a busy cat. First, I've got to see what's happening out the window. Next, I'll see if any closets or cupboards need inspecting. And then there are my naps. I can't be late for those. I can fit a little socializing into my schedule... shall we plan on breakfast and dinner?

I'm looking for a cat-savvy family with older children and no other cats please! I love to play and zoom around the room after hours of bird watching. Treat puzzles are a mid-day must, and I like to end my busy day with a relaxing lap nap.

Lila will do best in a home where her family can be mindful of her body language when it comes to petting, and practice consent to pet. She does better with short sessions followed by breaks and sometimes needs space to explore and do her own thing. These breaks can come in the form of tossing treats to redirect, or placing treats on a snufflemat/puzzle. She is still learning to communicate her needs and would do best with a patient a calm family.

If you are interested in adopting Lila, please send an email to catfostersana@gmail.com to arrange an initial virtual meet & greet with the pet's foster parent or a staff member. They will reply to you within 24-48 hours.

Shelter

Animal Welfare League of Arlington

Contact info

Pet ID

54992640

Contact

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Phone

(703) 931-9241

mail@awla.org

Website

https://www.awla.org

Address

2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA 22206

Donation

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Their adoption process

1.
Meet the Pet

Visit the shelter during regular business hours. If the pet is listed as "in foster", please contact the foster at the email provided.

2.
Submit Application

If you would like to adopt after meeting the animal, the foster or staff member will give you a link to an online application.

3.
Approve Application

One of our adoptions counselors will contact you to go over the pet’s medical history, personality information, and answer any questions.

4.
Sign Adoption Contract

Finalize adoption paperwork & pay adoption fee.

5.
Take the Pet Home

Schedule a time to pick up the pet at the shelter.

Additional adoption info

We are not able to respond to all email requests. Please make sure to follow the instructions given in each pet's profile.

Adoption application

https://www.awla.org/adopt/

Go meet their pets

Meet our pets at 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington VA 22206.

More about this shelter

Founded in 1944, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington provides animal adoption and community programs to the Northern Virginia and D.C. metropolitan area, as well as animal rescue and control services within Arlington County.

Vision
A humane community in which animals and people live together harmoniously.

Mission
Improving the lives of animals and people by providing resources, care, and protection.

Values & Guiding Principles
LEAD COURAGEOUSLY: We strive to be leaders in our field and community knowing that a leader pursues excellence, fosters innovation, and rises to the hardest challenges.
DO GOOD: Encourage an environment of compassion, respect, kindness, and inclusivity among staff, volunteers, clients, and the community that we serve. Suspend judgment while acknowledging and appreciating the individuality of each person and animal.
BE HONEST: Recognize the critical role we serve in the community and maintain the public’s trust through open accessibility and transparency.
EMBRACE CHANGE: Remain open-minded and adaptable to the changing landscape. We learn from our failures and work every day to improve ourselves and the organization.
WORK TOGETHER: Support each other by creating a positive, mission-driven, and team-centered culture. Above all, have fun and laugh.