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My name is Merlin!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated 1 month ago

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Gray or Blue (Mostly)
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22003381-2025-1301
Hair Length
short

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Meet Merlin — the Sweetest Little Explorer!

Say hello to Merlin, a charming 1-year-old kitty with a big heart and an even bigger sense of adventure! This outgoing boy loves meeting new people and checking out every corner of his environment — life is just one big playground to him.

Merlin adores being held, petted, and brushed, and he’ll happily lean in for affection anytime you offer it. And if you aren't offering it, don't worry, he will meow at you and follow you around so you know he is there! He will then plop over to show his belly and make biscuits of happiness. 

When he’s not exploring or soaking up snuggles, Merlin is all about cat treats — he’ll be your best friend in seconds if snacks are involved!

At just a year old, he’s full of playful, youthful energy, making him a wonderful companion for someone who enjoys an interactive, affectionate cat. He would likely do well in a home with kids, other cats, and cat-friendly dogs.

If you’re looking for a sweet, adventurous, and people-loving kitty, Merlin might just be the perfect match. Come meet him and let this little wizard charm his way into your heart! ✨

Adoption fee: $200, includes all shots, sterilized, dewormed, deflea, microchip






 

If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application and a representative will get back to you shortly to answer any questions you may have. The adoption policies and applications can be found at the following links: https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat and https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-dog. Email us at  adoption@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued cats. Email us at dogadoptions@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued dogs.

See our calendar of adoption events at https://fancycats.org/(scroll towards bottom)

You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster! Fosters are like bridges between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save cats and dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please visit: https://fancycats.org/volunteer



December 6, 2025, 9:52 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22003381-2025-1301
Contact
Catherine Awad
Address
P. O. Box 182, Herndon, VA 20172
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Our adopters fill out an application that screens for problems that may be detrimental to our cats and kittens. Once the adopter is approved we provide veterinary referrals which help with low cost spays or neuters for the kittens that are too young at the time of adoption. We are always available to help with behavioral issues that arise. We provide numerous information sheets in our adoption folders, plus the medical background of each cat. The only fees involved with our program are adoption fees that offset our veterinary bills.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Our adoptions are held at the Fair Lakes PETsMART in Fairfax Virginia, at the Chantilly PetsMART, at the Gainesville PetsMART, and at the Springfield PetsMART
Check our website for upcoming adoptions. www.fancycats.org

More about this rescue

Fancy Cats Rescue Team was founded to provide the community a "safety net" for cats and kittens that are abused and abandoned, or added to the euthanasia list at the shelters that we are currently participating with. We are a 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit Organization and participate with the United Way/CFC #8929. The goal is to have no kill shelters in place. Education and responsible pet ownership are the foundation of our organization. Our program provides literature, counseling, referral services and educational resources to families and individuals needing guidance. Teaching people responsible pet guardianship by spay and neutering their pets, behavioral modification and health concerns. We also provide a mentoring environment for our youth volunteers where they can learn the rewards of community service while caring for animals that need their gentle, loving kindness. They also interact with the community providing self-confidence and the ability to interact with a variety of cultures and diverse backgrounds. Once an animal is received into our program, they remain with us until a safe, appropriate home is found. They are never euthanized based on their age or space limitations. They are given appropriate medical care, immunizations, spays or neuters and endless hours of tender, loving care. We are an all-volunteer organization with no paid staff. We are funded by community donations, 91% goes toward the care and well being of our animals. Our adoption fees help offset our veterinary bills.

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