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My name is Hope!

Posted over 3 weeks ago | Updated 4 days ago

Adoption process
1

Meet the Pet

2

Submit Application

3

Approve Application

4

Sign Adoption Contract

5

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $150

This helps Animal Welfare League of Arlington with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Gray or Blue (Mostly)
Age
7 months old, Young
Sex
Female
Pet ID
59913036
Hair Length
short

My story

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

Here’s what Hope`s foster has to say:

`You won`t regret taking a chance on Hope! I was blown away at how loving she was within the first 24 hours:

When you first meet Hope, she might seem a little bit timid. She froze and only followed me with her eyes in the shelter. She was completely silent the entire ride to her foster home. After being given an hour to inspect her environment and decompress, I went to check on her and found a little purr machine. So far, her only noises are purrs.

Within a few hours of being here, she was in my lap, purring loudly and making biscuits with her happy feet.

She likes to be up high, and yet she`s eager to come down and `help` you.

She likes to reach both front paws up on you (whether you`re standing or sitting ) for a biiiiig stretch. When her little paws slip off your legs during her stretch, she lets herself fall instead of using her claws to stabilize herself (so gentle -- thank you, Hope!).

When I sat on the floor and opened a cabinet, I felt two little paws on either side of my neck, like a little hug. She was actually just using me for a safe vantage point to peer into the Cabinet of Mysteries.

She was so worried about me in the shower, she tried to climb up on an inclined surface and nearly slid into the Wet Zone!

She has the calm and grace of feline royalty. Will you let this princess help you with your chores?`

If you are interested in adopting Hope, please email her foster at chantelbuysstuff@gmail.com to arrange an initial meet and greet with the pet’s foster parent. They will reply to you within 24-48 hours.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
59913036
Contact
Address
2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA 22206

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

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.

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