Do you believe in love at first sight? That’s how it was with sweet 1 year old Dolly and her foster mom.
In November 2025, Dolly’s foster mom saw Dolly in the streets of a commercial area lingering near dumpsters, clearly searching for food. When the foster stepped into a café to ask if anyone recognized Dolly, Dolly walked right up to the glass door and looked inside, as if she knew this was her chance to be seen. Not long after, she was spotted inside a dumpster—an unmistakable sign of hunger. A cook at a nearby restaurant shared that he had been feeding Dolly for several weeks. With a good meal offered, Dolly was easy to catch.
Dolly’s foster mom was fostering other kitties at the time so she took Dolly to a shelter where Dolly would be warm and not have to search for food. Her foster mom couldn’t stop thinking about Dolly though so when her fabulous foster kitties got adopted, she immediately arranged to take in Dolly.
Dolly is a quiet, gentle soul who enjoys the simple comforts in life. Her favorite pastime is napping cozily in her bed under the heater. She likes to sit and watch the world from the safety of the indoors, curious but content to enjoy soft, gentle pets. This sweet girl would do best in a peaceful home with someone who appreciates a more reserved, independent cat and is happy to let trust grow naturally.
Dolly is FIV positive, but that doesn’t define her—cats with FIV can live long, happy lives and often make wonderful, low-maintenance companions in the right home. She also has a slightly raised lip on one side due to missing a few teeth, which doesn’t affect her at all. Dolly happily enjoys both canned and dry food and, despite her time as a stray when meals were never guaranteed, she now eats calmly and in moderation. When she’s hungry, she lets her foster mom know by appearing in the doorway, then trotting over to where her food bowl will be placed, ready and waiting.
If you’re looking for a mellow companion who will quietly share your space and bring a sense of calm with her, come meet Dolly and prepare to fall in love.
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.
Do you believe in love at first sight? That’s how it was with sweet 1 year old Dolly and her foster mom.
In November 2025, Dolly’s foster mom saw Dolly in the streets of a commercial area lingering near dumpsters, clearly searching for food. When the foster stepped into a café to ask if anyone recognized Dolly, Dolly walked right up to the glass door and looked inside, as if she knew this was her chance to be seen. Not long after, she was spotted inside a dumpster—an unmistakable sign of hunger. A cook at a nearby restaurant shared that he had been feeding Dolly for several weeks. With a good meal offered, Dolly was easy to catch.
Dolly’s foster mom was fostering other kitties at the time so she took Dolly to a shelter where Dolly would be warm and not have to search for food. Her foster mom couldn’t stop thinking about Dolly though so when her fabulous foster kitties got adopted, she immediately arranged to take in Dolly.
Dolly is a quiet, gentle soul who enjoys the simple comforts in life. Her favorite pastime is napping cozily in her bed under the heater. She likes to sit and watch the world from the safety of the indoors, curious but content to enjoy soft, gentle pets. This sweet girl would do best in a peaceful home with someone who appreciates a more reserved, independent cat and is happy to let trust grow naturally.
Dolly is FIV positive, but that doesn’t define her—cats with FIV can live long, happy lives and often make wonderful, low-maintenance companions in the right home. She also has a slightly raised lip on one side due to missing a few teeth, which doesn’t affect her at all. Dolly happily enjoys both canned and dry food and, despite her time as a stray when meals were never guaranteed, she now eats calmly and in moderation. When she’s hungry, she lets her foster mom know by appearing in the doorway, then trotting over to where her food bowl will be placed, ready and waiting.
If you’re looking for a mellow companion who will quietly share your space and bring a sense of calm with her, come meet Dolly and prepare to fall in love.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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