Posted over 2 months ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago
Meet George Washington – The Orange-and-White General Who’s Already Half-Won the War on Shyness
Of the three founding fathers currently holding court in the back room, George Washington is the clear Commander-in-Chief of Courage. This big, classic orange-and-white boy parks himself right at the front of the kennel like he’s inspecting the troops, tail curled neatly around his paws, giving every visitor a calm, regal slow-blink that says, “Proceed… but respectfully.”
He is still shy (no sudden movements, please), but compared to his anxious roommates Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, George is practically outgoing. He’s the one who lets you reach in for gentle head scratches and even leans in a tiny bit when you hit the good spot behind his ears. Progress? More like a full-on victory at Yorktown.
**Current trust standings:**
- Petting: Yes! Actual head scritches accepted with dignity (and the beginnings of a purr)
- Picking up: Not yet — he’ll tolerate being scooted or medically handled, but scooping him up for cuddles is still a “maybe after we sign the peace treaty”
- Play: Secretly delighted by wand toys and will do polite, stately pounces when he thinks no one important is watching
- Other cats: Excellent with his two presidential brothers — they groom, snuggle, and take turns being brave. He’d thrive with at least one familiar or confident cat friend.
George Washington is searching for a calm, adult home that will let him continue his slow, dignified march from “wary orange statue” to “lap-general who demands chin rubs at 5 p.m. sharp.” A quiet starting room, another friendly cat (extra points if it’s one of his founding brothers), and someone who celebrates every new inch of trust will turn this gentleman into the most loyal, biscuit-making patriot you’ve ever met.
He will be neutered, vaccinated, FIV/FeLV tested, microchipped, and ready for his forever estate as soon as medical holds lift.
If you want the honor of watching a big, soft, orange-and-white leader go from cautious slow-blinks to full-on purring parades across your living room, General Washington is ready to cross the Delaware — straight into your heart. Adopting him with Jefferson and/or Adams would basically make you the hero of 1776. Just saying.
Visitors to the shelter are by appointment only and after a form has been submitted online:
https://www.marshmallowfoundation.org/forms/
Meet George Washington – The Orange-and-White General Who’s Already Half-Won the War on Shyness
Of the three founding fathers currently holding court in the back room, George Washington is the clear Commander-in-Chief of Courage. This big, classic orange-and-white boy parks himself right at the front of the kennel like he’s inspecting the troops, tail curled neatly around his paws, giving every visitor a calm, regal slow-blink that says, “Proceed… but respectfully.”
He is still shy (no sudden movements, please), but compared to his anxious roommates Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, George is practically outgoing. He’s the one who lets you reach in for gentle head scratches and even leans in a tiny bit when you hit the good spot behind his ears. Progress? More like a full-on victory at Yorktown.
**Current trust standings:**
- Petting: Yes! Actual head scritches accepted with dignity (and the beginnings of a purr)
- Picking up: Not yet — he’ll tolerate being scooted or medically handled, but scooping him up for cuddles is still a “maybe after we sign the peace treaty”
- Play: Secretly delighted by wand toys and will do polite, stately pounces when he thinks no one important is watching
- Other cats: Excellent with his two presidential brothers — they groom, snuggle, and take turns being brave. He’d thrive with at least one familiar or confident cat friend.
George Washington is searching for a calm, adult home that will let him continue his slow, dignified march from “wary orange statue” to “lap-general who demands chin rubs at 5 p.m. sharp.” A quiet starting room, another friendly cat (extra points if it’s one of his founding brothers), and someone who celebrates every new inch of trust will turn this gentleman into the most loyal, biscuit-making patriot you’ve ever met.
He will be neutered, vaccinated, FIV/FeLV tested, microchipped, and ready for his forever estate as soon as medical holds lift.
If you want the honor of watching a big, soft, orange-and-white leader go from cautious slow-blinks to full-on purring parades across your living room, General Washington is ready to cross the Delaware — straight into your heart. Adopting him with Jefferson and/or Adams would basically make you the hero of 1776. Just saying.
Visitors to the shelter are by appointment only and after a form has been submitted online:
https://www.marshmallowfoundation.org/forms/
