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My name is Serena Roanoke !

Posted over 3 weeks ago | Updated 1 week ago

Adoption fee: $60

This helps 4Paws Rescue Team, Inc. with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Mediumhair
Color
White/Black (All)
Age
10 years 8 months old, Senior
Sex
Female
Pet ID
7443
Hair Length

My details

Alert icon Not good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Serena Roanoke, a female born in June 2015, was returned to 4Paws with her mom, Simone Roanoke, who's just over 11. Their adopters had a baby and don't have enough time to give their kitties the attention and love they deserve.

Simone and Serena are not bonded and should be adopted separately. Serena is still quite playful and would like a cat friend. Simone is not interested in being that playmate.

Serena enjoy being picked up. Serena would sometimes curl up on the couch next to her humans for some pets, but not before she spent some time kneading a blanket to ensure the spot was just right.
Serena was also curious about the kids in the household, but was a little wary of the toddler.

Despite her age, Serena loves to play and is still pretty energetic and sometimes gets the zoomies. Serena enjoy attacking ribbon and other similar toys.

Serena approaches her humans for affection, including requests for pets! She was not allowed to sleep with her prior owners because they're light sleepers, but it seems clear that Serena would like to as she would meow for a few minutes after her parents would say goodnight....perhaps in hopes that they'd let her sleep with them.

Serena was exposed to a small dog and was not fans. Given her age, we think it's best that their adoptive home(s) be one(s) that do not have any dogs unless it was extremely plaid back. Serena would do well with another playful cat.

Serena has been spayed, is current on vaccines, has tested negative for FeLV and FIV, and has been microchipped.
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
7443
Contact
Address
P.O. Box 2908, Merrifield, VA 22116

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

At the adoption fairs, if you meet a kitten or cat that you want to adopt, you will be asked to complete an application and contract and leave a check for the adoption fee ($120 for an adult or $145 for un-neutered kitten of which $50 is a deposit that is refunded after you provide 4Paws proof of sterilization). We ask that you pay the adoption fee up front at the fairs in order to “put a hold” on the cat until your application is processed. If your application is not approved, your check is returned to you.

Neither cats nor kittens are sent to their new homes on the day of the fair. It usually takes 4-5 days to process the application before the cat can go to his or her adoptive home. Pre-approval is an option, though. To accelerate the adoption process, you can fax a completed application and contract to us at 703-560-9795 a few days before the fair. Adoption Applications are available on this website.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Adoption fairs are held once or twice a month at various PETCO stores in Northern Virginia. The adoption fairs are usually held on Saturday’s from 1:00 to 5:00. Between 30 and 60 cats and kittens are shown for adoption at each fair—with the larger fairs generally occurring April through October.

While they are waiting to find permanent loving homes, our cats temporarily live in foster homes. The foster families bring the cats and kittens to the adoption fairs to be seen by potential adopters. Applicants have the opportunity to handle the cats and in some cases, meet the foster parents who can provide additional insight into a cat’s habits and personality.

More about this rescue

The 4Paws Rescue Team is a nonprofit community-based all volunteer organization that takes in neglected, abandoned, abused and unwanted cats and kittens. Cats rescued by 4Paws receive vaccines and appropriate veterinary care before being adopted into permanent, loving homes. An animal rescued by 4Paws will never be euthanized except out of medical necessity.

Additionally, 4Paws is dedicated to supporting the management of populations and improving the health of feral cat colonies. 4Paws volunteers also hold seminars in local schools to teach children the importance of responsible pet care.

4Paws is a qualified public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions are fully tax deductible as allowed by law. A copy of our FY2005 annual report may be viewed by clicking here.

The 4Paws Rescue Team participates in the Combined Federal Campaign and Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign. Federal Government workers can contribute to 4Paws through payroll deductions by designating #34517. Virginia State Employees may contribute through their payroll by designating #200063.

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