Adopt

My name is Zelda!

Posted 1 day ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Tortoiseshell
Age
Kitten
Sex
Female
Pet ID
Hair Length
short

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Alert icon Not good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
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:

Zelda is a beautiful young girl born just before the 4th of July 2025 - which might explain her colorful fur. She enjoys kitty (and human) companions so she would prefer a home either with one of her siblings (Miette and Binx) or another friendly cat, and without small children or dogs.

Zelda spent her early kitten days safe and secure under a shed. She has traded the shed for warm blankets and a bed indoors but still likes to seek out enclosed spaces People who come visit you will never know you have a kitty as Zelda will hide from strangers. She has trouble resisting the lure of a Churu treat or a dangle toy though so if your guests are lucky, they might get a glimpse of this wonderful girl. 

Zelda would like a quiet home with another cat to play with and trail after (she loves copying her siblings). She will be shy at first, but give her time and a good supply of treats and fuzzy blankets to nap on, and she will reward you with cuddle time - butt scritches preferred.

To  adopt you must first complete an adoption application and meet the cat in its foster home. We do not do same day adoptions so, generally, we can only adopt within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Email us for application
Address
PO BOX 637, Gaithersburg, MD 20880
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

A home visit may also be required.

Additional adoption info

Interested? Please see our cats and dogs who need homes and our upcoming adoption events on our website www.mcspca.org
If you have any questions, please email us mcspcacats@hotmail.com and we'll answer you as soon as possible! You can call the MCSPCA at 301-948-4266, but for the fastest response, please use our email address.

Adoption Fees:

* A $100 adoption fee is required for cats.
* A $150 adoption fee is required for kittens under 1yr. of age.
* A $150 adoption fee is required for dogs under 50lbs
* A $175 adoption fee is required for dogs over 50lbs
* A $225 adoption fee is required for puppies or dogs with special medical needs (including sighthounds because of the anesthesia requirements)

We accept cash and checks only, no credit cards. The fee includes the cost of spay/neuter, initial vaccinations, heartworm testing (for dogs), FeLV/FIV testing (for cats), deworming, and general care of the animals during their stay at the MCSPCA (food, litter, medication, vet care, etc.).
An adoption application, vet check, and interview with a counselor are required to ensure that appropriate placements are made. A home visit may also be required.

* ALL members of a household must be present for the adoption process.
* If you rent your home, you must provide your landlord’s name and phone number. Landlord consent is required prior to adoption. To expedite this process, you can provide a copy of your lease or a signed statement from your landlord specifying the pet policy.

* The MCSPCA seeks the best possible homes for the animals in our care, and we reserve the right to refuse adoption to anyone.

*Upon approval, an adoption contract must be completed and signed.
*An adoption counselor will follow up each adoption with telephone calls and/or home visits.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We generally hold cat adoption open houses every week at local Petco or PetsMart locations. See our website www.mcspca.org for details on upcoming events. Appointments can also be arranged to visit our adoptable cats at other times.

The MCSPCA facilitates dog adoptions through referrals. We also maintain a list of dog breed rescue organizations for people who are looking for a particular breed of dog.

More about this rescue

The MCSPCA, founded in 1973, is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the humane treatment of animals. We are independent, locally based, and funded completely by donations. We receive no financial support from the ASPCA or from any federal, state, or county government agencies.

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