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My name is GW!

Posted 2 days ago | Updated 16 hours ago

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Gray or Blue (Mostly)
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22265980-2026-0740
Hair Length
short

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Litter box-trained

My story

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

Meet GW 

GW is a sweet and sensitive three-year-old boy who is still trying to understand how his world changed so suddenly. He was living in a home with his friend Leo when their owner gave them both up. Sadly, they had not been well cared for, and GW came to us without prior medical records. After his vet visit with Fancy Cats, it’s clear he will need some continued dietary support, good nutrition, and lots of love to help him fully get back on track.

This gentle giant is understandably unsure right now. After losing the only home he knew, he seems bewildered to find himself in a cage. The inconsistency in care and security has left him timid and cautious — but underneath that serious, slightly “grumpy cat” expression is a truly loving, tender-hearted boy. 

GW does well with other cats, especially his buddy Leo, and finds comfort in companionship. While shy at first, once he begins to feel safe, he leans into gentle pets and shows what a great guy he truly is. He simply needs patience, kindness, and reassurance to build trust again.

GW is very much a gentle giant in need of TLC, stability, and a quiet home where he can feel safe and secure. He doesn’t yet know the depth of love and care a devoted parent can provide — but with proper nutrition, follow-up care, and encouragement, he will blossom beautifully.

He has so much life and love ahead of him and is ready for a fresh start with someone who will cherish him, nurture him, and help him thrive. 

Adoption fee: $200, includes all shots, sterilized, dewormed, deflea, microchip




 

If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application and a representative will get back to you shortly to answer any questions you may have. The adoption policies and applications can be found at the following links: https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat and https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-dog. Email us at  adoption@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued cats. Email us at dogadoptions@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued dogs.

See our calendar of adoption events at https://fancycats.org/(scroll towards bottom)

You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster! Fosters are like bridges between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save cats and dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please visit: https://fancycats.org/volunteer



February 15, 2026, 10:39 am
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22265980-2026-0740
Contact
Catherine Awad
Address
P. O. Box 182, Herndon, VA 20172
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Our adopters fill out an application that screens for problems that may be detrimental to our cats and kittens. Once the adopter is approved we provide veterinary referrals which help with low cost spays or neuters for the kittens that are too young at the time of adoption. We are always available to help with behavioral issues that arise. We provide numerous information sheets in our adoption folders, plus the medical background of each cat. The only fees involved with our program are adoption fees that offset our veterinary bills.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Our adoptions are held at the Fair Lakes PETsMART in Fairfax Virginia, at the Chantilly PetsMART, at the Gainesville PetsMART, and at the Springfield PetsMART
Check our website for upcoming adoptions. www.fancycats.org

More about this rescue

Fancy Cats Rescue Team was founded to provide the community a "safety net" for cats and kittens that are abused and abandoned, or added to the euthanasia list at the shelters that we are currently participating with. We are a 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit Organization and participate with the United Way/CFC #8929. The goal is to have no kill shelters in place. Education and responsible pet ownership are the foundation of our organization. Our program provides literature, counseling, referral services and educational resources to families and individuals needing guidance. Teaching people responsible pet guardianship by spay and neutering their pets, behavioral modification and health concerns. We also provide a mentoring environment for our youth volunteers where they can learn the rewards of community service while caring for animals that need their gentle, loving kindness. They also interact with the community providing self-confidence and the ability to interact with a variety of cultures and diverse backgrounds. Once an animal is received into our program, they remain with us until a safe, appropriate home is found. They are never euthanized based on their age or space limitations. They are given appropriate medical care, immunizations, spays or neuters and endless hours of tender, loving care. We are an all-volunteer organization with no paid staff. We are funded by community donations, 91% goes toward the care and well being of our animals. Our adoption fees help offset our veterinary bills.

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