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My name is Bette Boo!

Posted over 9 months ago | Updated 2 days ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

3

Home Check

Adoption fee: $150

This helps Friends Of Homeless Animals with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Maine Coon/Domestic Mediumhair
Color
Brown Tabby
Age
11 years 9 months old, Senior
Sex
Female
Pet ID
55665
Hair Length

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

https://foha.org/pet/betteboo2025

🐾 Bette Boo

Bette Boo spent 11 years in the same home before losing her owner and the only environment she had ever known. After several months in foster care, she has settled into a steady routine and is showing adopters exactly who she is.

During the day, Bette Boo naps in her bed and checks in every few hours by walking from room to room. She vocalizes as she moves, offering soft commentary while she follows her person through the house. In the evening, she seeks closer contact. At bedtime, she gently paws at your arm to be lifted under the covers, where she sleeps pressed alongside you for the night.

She enjoys brushing and steady petting and tolerates handling without resistance. She uses the litter box consistently and keeps her space tidy. At mealtimes, she eats without guarding behavior and settles afterward.

Bette Boo is currently in a foster home with a dog and remains confident in that dynamic. However, despite slow and thoughtful introductions, she continues to appear uneasy sharing space with another cat. For this reason, she will thrive as the only feline in the home, where she can fully relax and maintain her routine without competition.

🏡 The Right Home for Bette Boo

Bette Boo will do best in a stable, predictable home where she can attach closely to her person. She seeks consistent proximity and is most comfortable when she knows where her human is throughout the day.

As an 11-year companion cat, she is accustomed to being someone’s primary focus. She is looking for a household where she can resume that role and build a steady, one-on-one bond again.

If you are looking for a cat who sleeps beside you, follows you through the house, and prefers connection over chaos, Bette Boo is ready for her next chapter.

📋 FOHA Adoption Policies and Process:
https://foha.org/pet-adoption/adoption-policies/

💰 ADOPTION FEE INCLUDES:
Spay/neuter, vaccines (rabies and FVRCP/distemper), diagnostic testing (including FIV/FeLV), any additional medical care recommended by our vet, 1 bag starter food, 1 month flea/tick prevention, and 1-month access to Petcademy for post-adoption support.
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Contact info

Pet ID
55665
Contact
Adoption Center
Address
39710 Goodpuppy Lane, Aldie, VA 20105

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

3.

Home Check

Home visit is virtual. We will also check with your most recent vet for current pets.

Additional adoption info

Walk-ins are welcome at the shelter Friday, Saturday or Sunday 12-5pm. If you submit an application ahead of time we will send you a link to sign up for an appointment Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

39710 Goodpuppy Lane
Aldie, VA 20105

More about this rescue

FOHA is the enduring gold standard in quality for no-kill rescues, saving and improving the lives of homeless cats and dogs. We strive to:
Bring an end to the unnecessary killing of companion animals
Provide a safe haven for abused and abandoned animals
Provide food, shelter, medical care, rehabilitation, and compassion to homeless animals
Find permanent, loving homes for the animals in our care
And, most importantly, bring about a time when there will be no more homeless pets and every dog and cat can be guaranteed a loving home

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