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My name is Cardinal - KITTEN in foster!

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Cared for by King Street Cats

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Orange or Red (Mostly)
Age
Sex
Male
Pet ID
21894595
Hair Length

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Purebred

My story

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

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

Cardinal is a beautiful male orange tabby with lots of white; white underside, white chest, white on his face, and legs and paws.  He has the softest fur and although not long hair, he has a super fluffy tail and thus gets called Mr. Fancy Pants frequently. He gets what I call cartoon cat eyes, big round dark pupils, which is so cute. 
 
Cardinal is a polydactyl, sometimes known as a Hemingway Cat and has an extra thumb on both front feet, which makes him look like he is wearing mittens.  It is beyond adorable!  It doesn’t cause any issues; but does makes him quite unique.
 
Cardinal, his siblings and their mother Poppy were on Death Row when an overcrowded large city shelter ran out of space.  KSC answered the call and they arrived at KSC on Father’s Day.  Poppy and her three kittens were such a gorgeous family, all very brightly colored and round little puff balls.  It is terrifying to think how close they came to an early end, especially as they have grown into spectacular kittens. The sweet little family went immediately into a KSC foster home to grow up in a safe and loving environment.
 
Cardinal had a great kittenhood with four other kittens to play with and is a very well adjusted, sweet boy. Cardinal is also champion napper, and prefers a soft lap for napping or bed rights for a good snuggle.  When he sleeps, he sleeps deeply and melts into a flat little furry pancake.  
 
Cardinal is easy, he eats well and uses the litter box with no problems, loves to cuddle, is happy being picked up, and loves other cats and kittens.   He is also a fan of giving nose kisses (like the rest of the kittens he lives with),  Cardinal is your typical orange male kitty; sweet, charming, easy and just a bit goofy.  Cardinal would love to go home to/with another kitten or cat.
 
If you would like to meet Cardinal, please visit the following link to fill out an application.  https://www.kingstreetcats.org/info/adoption


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December 16, 2025, 8:21 am
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21894595
Contact
Address
25 Dove Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process is simple. When you come to the adoption center, you will fill out an application and a volunteer will interview you and ask about your cat knowledge and experience as well as your other pets. If your application is approved, they will help match you to the cat is perfect for your home and lifestyle. Some adult cats may be adopted singly, but we prefer to adopt out kittens in pairs unless you have a playful cat or dog already in residence to keep the kitten company.

King Street Cats asks for a $125 non-refundable adoption fee to adopt a cat or kitten, or $225 to adopt two. The fee includes:

- A cat that has been to a vet and tested for FELV/FIV. They are not put up for adoption unless the tests are negative (although sometimes we do have an FIV-positive cat that is healthy and can be adopted).
- An adult cat that is up-to-date on vaccinations before being made available for adoption. (Kittens will have had vaccinations appropriate for their age)
- Cats and kittens are spayed or neutered before they are placed for adoption. Kittens are spayed/neutered between 12-14 weeks and are then available for adoption.
- Post-adoption support: our volunteers are very knowledgeable about cat care. We encourage adopters to call us with any questions.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Adoptions at 25 Dove St (the King Street Cat home) are every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 pm

Additional Adoption Events:
- Petco at Beacon Hill on the first Saturday of the month (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Profeed at Bradlee Shopping Center on Saturdays and Sundays (1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- Petsmart at Falls Church on 3rd/4th Sunday of the month (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

More about this rescue

We are proud to be the only cat-exclusive orphanage in Alexandria, Va. We have been in operation since 2003, and were previously known as The Albert Foundation for many years before becoming King Street Cats. Because we are a free-roaming and no-kill cat orphanage, we have the "cat-friendliest cats" in town! Our primary purpose is to educate and assist the community in regard to cat welfare, and to provide loving homes for the cats and kittens in our care. We accomplish this through outreach to the local community by providing information on proper cat care, behavioral problems and medical issues involving cats. We also assist local residents in locating and retrieving lost cats and assist individuals through the cat adoption process. We provide abandoned and rescued cats and kittens with a safe and secure temporary home until a permanent, loving home can be found.

We promote spaying and neutering and all our cats and kittens are sterilized and fully up-to-date on all medical care prior to adoption. We also provide post-adoption support for adopters and anyone else that needs cat care advice. Because we only work in the area of cat welfare .... we know cats! Please stop by and visit with our friendly cats.

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