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My name is Bridger!

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My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Black & White or Tuxedo
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
The Catty Shack
Hair Length
short

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My personality

My story

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

🤍 BRIDGER — The Street Survivor Turned Sweet Companion

Age: 1–2 years | Gender: Male | Neutered: Yes 

Meet Bridger, a striking black-and-white tuxedo who’s traded the hardships of street life for the comfort of soft beds and kind hands. This gentle boy came from one of our toughest trapping sites, where every day was a battle to find food and safety.

We originally planned to release Bridger after neutering, assuming he was feral. But the moment he was freed, he surprised everyone—he followed our assistant trapping director around the yard like a loyal friend. That’s when we realized: Bridger wasn’t feral at all… he just hated being confined. Once given space to roam and relax at The Catty Shack, his true personality blossomed.

Now, Bridger greets people with a harmless hiss, curiosity and affection. He does well with other cats and would thrive either as a solo kitty or as part of a gentle feline crew. His favorite spot is hanging out by the door he can keep an eye on his world, and he never turns down a Churu treat (they’re his weakness!).

💛 Personality & Preferences
• Chill, confident, and quietly affectionate
• Great with cats and respectful kids (dog experience unknown)
• Not a fan of kennels or confinement
• Enjoys gentle attention, Churus, and plenty of freedom to stretch and explore

🍽 Diet: Purina One Adult Chicken Dry & Fancy Feast Gravy Lovers Chicken

💙 FIV Information:
Bridger is FIV-positive, meaning his immune system is slightly more delicate—but with proper care, he can live a long, healthy, happy life. FIV-positive cats can safely live with other friendly, vaccinated cats, and the condition poses no risk to humans.

Bridger has proven that even the toughest beginnings can lead to the softest hearts. He’s ready to bridge the gap between his rough past and the warm, loving home he deserves.

“Give me freedom, patience, and love—and I’ll give you loyalty, trust, and purrs forever.”

📧 Interested in meeting Bridger?
Email billythekiddenrescue@gmail.com
for an application and adoption fee details.

‼️ Don’t forget to spay and neuter—because every life saved begins with prevention. 💯
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Billy the Kidden Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
The Catty Shack
Contact
Emilie Jackson
Address
Billy the Kidden Rescue, 4330 Holland Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

🐾 Billy the Kidden Rescue – Adoption Info 🐾
We’re thrilled you’re considering giving one of our cats or kittens a loving forever home! Here’s what to expect during the adoption process:

📋 Adoption Application & Contract
To ensure the best match for both you and our cats, we require:

Adoption Application – Helps us understand your home, motivation for adoption, and expectations as a pet owner.

Adoption Contract – Includes an indoor-only and no declawing clause, as well as a Vet Promissory Note to ensure continued veterinary care and spay/neuter follow-through (if applicable).

🌍 Adoption Area
We do not adopt out of state, except on a case-by-case basis near the North Carolina border.

💸 Adoption Donations
Your donation helps us continue rescuing and caring for cats in need:

Unaltered kittens – a minimum donation of $120.
(Includes vaccine series, deworming, and medical care. Adopter is responsible for spay/neuter and rabies vaccine once age-appropriate. We can recommend low-cost vet services.)

Spayed/Neutered cats – a minimum donation of $140

Bonded pairs – a minimum donation of $200

Career/Barn cats – a minimum donation of $25

🏡 Additional Requirements
Meet & Greet is required to ensure a good match—please bring the whole family!

In some cases, we may require a home inspection or rental verification.

📧 Have Questions or Ready to Apply?
Email us at billythekiddenrescue@gmail.com for an adoption application or to schedule a Meet & Greet.

🐾 Thank you for choosing adoption and supporting rescue cats!

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

🐾 Meet & Greets – Come Find Your New Best Friend! 🐾

Interested in meeting one of our adoptable cats or kittens? We offer several options to help you find your perfect match!

✨ By Appointment Only
Many of our fosters are happy to host Meet & Greets in their homes, but appointments must be scheduled in advance to ensure a smooth experience for everyone—especially the cats!

🐱 The Kittery at Pups n Stuff
We do have some of our adoptable kittens available for meet and greet appointments at Pups n Stuff. We also have several foster who schedule meet and greets with their fosters at this location.
📍 Pups n Stuff (where we’re the Stuff!)
4330 Holland Rd., Virginia Beach, VA

☕ Catnip Cat Café
Many of our adoptable adult cats are relaxing and socializing at the café:
📍 Catnip Cat Café
1611-B Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA (Ghent area)
Please check the café's website for hours and visitor guidelines.

🏬 Pembroke PetSmart
You’ll also find some of our adoptable cats in the adoption center at:
📍 PetSmart – Pembroke
4421 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA

📧 To schedule a Meet & Greet or inquire about a specific cat, email us at billythekiddenrescue@gmail.com.

More about this rescue

🐾 Our Mission at Billy the Kidden Rescue 🐾

Billy the Kidden Rescue is a VDACS-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2014 and supported by a network of over 60 active foster homes across Hampton Roads.

Our mission is to improve the lives of displaced cats and reduce the feral cat population in our community by socializing outdoor-born and feral kittens—transforming them into loving, adoptable pets and placing them in safe, forever homes.

💙 Our Heart is in TNR
We are proud advocates of TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return)—the humane, effective method of managing community cats. Through this program, feral cats are:

✔️ Trapped
✔️ Neutered or Spayed
✔️ Vaccinated
✔️ Ear-Tipped (as a universal sign they've been fixed)
✔️ Returned to live safely in their outdoor colonies without contributing to overpopulation.

We are actively working to promote legal and social acceptance of TNR in Hampton Roads.

🐱 Feral Kitten Socialization
Our feral kitten socialization program is one of a kind—with a 90% success rate in helping feral-born kittens become affectionate, in-home pets. Through experienced fostering, patience, and love, these kittens learn to trust, play, and thrive indoors.

💪 Get Involved!
We’re always looking for passionate animal lovers to join our team. Help us make a difference by becoming a:

Foster

Volunteer

Transporter

TNR Trapper

🎁 Support Our Work
Donations keep our rescue running, and we’re always in need of supplies! Check out our wish lists to see what’s needed most:

Chewy 👉https://www.chewy.com/g/billy-the-kidden-rescue_b112512464

📦Amazon 👉https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/O7AFGWI9ZDTE

📧 Questions? Want to get involved? Contact us at billythekiddenrescue@gmail.com

🐾 Together, we’re saving lives—one paw at a time.

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