Birman kittens & cats in Herndon, Virginia

Linda (in Spanish means beautiful, cute) is likely a Lilac Point Birman (mix?). Her fur is supper soft, she has bright blue eyes, and cute ear tufts. Once she is accustomed to her person, and her surroundings, she is sweet, and playful. She likes to grab things with her paws, (including your hands sometimes!) Unfortunately, she must have had a difficult beginning. She is very nervous, and skittish in new surroundings, and with new people. I assume many people will want her, but only those who are thoughtful regarding her behavior will be considered. No Children, because loud noises, and any commotion will hinder her acclimation. No dogs, the ones I have don’t bother her, and she has become used to them… but she will hide. Other cats are not recommended but maybe one confident cat that she can emulate could be helpful? Possibly? Her personality is hidden inside her, once she overcomes her fear. Believe me it took quite some time. I can pick her up, but not for long. She is not currently a snuggly cat. But with time and loving patience… and lots of treats… miracles happen! She IS NOT an outdoor cat. She is microchipped, spayed, tested, and vaccinated. If interested in adopting Linda, please email me at marysmutts05@gmail.com for an adoption application.

Meet Stripe! ✨ Stripe is a breathtakingly beautiful, gentle, and utterly precious princess whose quiet elegance, loving spirit, and unshakeable bond with her sister Squeaky make her one of the most deeply special cats you will ever have the honor of knowing. This regal girl has faced more heartache than she ever deserved — yet she remains as graceful, loving, and trusting as ever. She is simply remarkable. Her Story ➡️ Stripe and her beloved sister Squeaky shared a beautiful and cherished life with their devoted elderly owner — a life filled with warmth, security, and the deep comfort of being truly and completely loved. When their owner passed away, these two precious girls lost everything that was familiar and safe all at once, finding themselves surrendered to a high kill shelter through absolutely no fault of their own. They lost their home. They lost their routine. Most painfully of all — they lost their mom. That grief is real and it is tender and these girls carry it gently with them. But what is equally real and equally visible is the incredible love and care that was poured into them throughout their lives. Someone cherished these girls deeply — and the gentle, trusting, and loving cats they are today stand as a beautiful testament to that devotion. Now Stripe and Squeaky are facing this new chapter together — side by side as always — and they are hoping with their whole hearts that their story is not over yet. In fact, the very best chapter may still be ahead of them. Who She Is Stripe is a true princess — gentle, dignified, affectionate, and utterly captivating. She carries herself with a quiet grace that is impossible not to admire and a warmth that draws you in completely. She is: Regal and dignified — every inch the beautiful princess she truly is Deeply loving and affectionate with the people who earn her trust and love Gentle and soft natured — perfectly suited for a calm and nurturing environment Quietly devoted — the kind of cat whose presence makes everything feel warmer and more complete Resilient and hopeful — because despite everything she has been through her heart remains beautifully open Her Favorite Things Stripe is a cat of wonderful and varied passions and she pursues each one with quiet enthusiasm and total commitment. When she is not busy being absolutely gorgeous and regal you can find her: Chasing her beloved laser pointer with a focus and athleticism that might genuinely surprise you — this princess has moves! Perched regally in a sunny window watching birds, squirrels, and all manner of wildlife with intense and deeply satisfied concentration Watching cat videos — particularly anything featuring birds or squirrels because this girl has very specific and excellent taste in entertainment Melting into a lap she has claimed as her own personal throne Being petted and brushed — grooming time is not just self care for Stripe it is pure bliss Cuddling close with her sister Squeaky because some bonds are simply unbreakable and sacred Her Love Languages Stripe communicates and receives love in the most beautiful and tender ways: Lap time — settle in because once Stripe claims your lap the day's agenda has officially changed Gentle petting and brushing — run a soft brush through her gorgeous coat and watch this girl absolutely melt Cuddling with Squeaky — their sisterly bond is one of the most heartwarming things you will ever witness Quiet companionship — simply being near her person is one of Stripe's greatest and most cherished joys Shared screen time — put on a bird video and settle in because Stripe is ready to watch with you The Entertainment Setup Stripe has very clear ideas about what constitutes a perfect living situation and honestly her taste is impeccable: A window with a view of birds, squirrels, and all the outdoor drama life has to offer Access to cat videos featuring her beloved birds and squirrels for indoor entertainment Regular laser pointer sessions to keep her playful spirit engaged and joyful ️ A warm lap positioned ideally near said window for maximum comfort and viewing pleasure Set all of that up and Stripe will consider herself to be living in absolute paradise. Adopt Them Together Stripe and Squeaky are a package deal of pure love and magic and separating them is simply not something either girl should ever have to face. They have already lost so much — each other is the one constant they have held onto through every difficult moment of this journey. Together these two sisters are: Each other's greatest comfort in an uncertain world A built in cuddle system that runs on love and purring Two princesses who deserve their kingdom together Double the warmth, double the love, and double the absolute magic Adopt them together and you will not just be giving them a home — you will be giving them each other for all the years still ahead of them. And that is one of the most beautiful gifts imaginable. Her Ideal Home Stripe would absolutely flourish in a loving home that offers: Peace and quiet — she is accustomed to a calm and gentle household and thrives in that energy Her sister Squeaky — always and without question Sunny windows with views of birds, squirrels, and outdoor wildlife Regular brushing and gentle petting — she lives for it The occasional cat video featuring her favorite wildlife stars Patient and gentle hearts who understand that this girl has been through loss and deserves every tenderness A warm lap or two where she can spend her golden years in the comfort and love she so deserves Her Golden Years Stripe is not looking for excitement or upheaval. She is looking for exactly what she had before and what was so cruelly taken from her — a quiet home, a devoted person, her sister by her side, and the simple perfect comfort of feeling safe and loved. She wants sunny windows and laser pointer games and long brushing sessions and warm laps and bird videos and the sound of a gentle voice saying her name. She wants to be someone's girl again. Is that really so much to ask? For a cat as gentle and loving and deserving as Stripe? Absolutely not. Why Stripe? Because she has already proven that she knows how to love deeply, loyally, and with her whole beautiful heart. Because she has survived loss with dignity and grace. Because she still trusts. Because she still purrs. Because she still chases that laser pointer with the enthusiasm of a cat who has decided that joy is worth fighting for no matter what life brings. And because somewhere out there is a lap — or two — that were made exactly for her. 'She would love to find a home where she could live out her golden years in comfort with her sister — and she deserves nothing less than exactly that.' Stripe is ready for her forever home — her final chapter, her happiest chapter, her best chapter yet. Will you be the one to write it with her? Adoption fee: $200pair 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/volunteerMarch 22, 2026, 7:07 pm

Meet Squeaky! Squeaky is a regal, gentle, and deeply loving princess whose quiet grace and tender heart make her one of the most special souls you will ever have the privilege of knowing. This beautiful girl has weathered more heartache than any cat should ever have to face — yet through it all, her capacity for love has never once faltered. She is simply extraordinary. Her Story ➡️ Squeaky and her beloved sister were living a peaceful and cherished life with their elderly owner — a life full of love, warmth, and the quiet comfort of a home that was truly their own. When their devoted owner passed away, these two precious girls found themselves surrendered to a high kill shelter through absolutely no fault of their own. They lost their home. They lost their person. They lost everything familiar and safe all at once. The grief of that loss is real and it is visible in these sweet girls. They miss their mom. They carry that love with them still — and the fact that they remain as gentle and trusting as they do speaks to the incredible foundation of love they were built upon. Someone loved these girls very, very well — and it shows in every soft purr and every gentle glance. Now Squeaky and her sister are looking for the one thing they need most — a new beginning and a forever family to call their own. Her Name Says Everything Let us talk about that tiny, impossibly precious meow. Squeaky earned her name honestly and it is perhaps the most fitting and endearing name a cat has ever been given. Her voice is small, soft, and absolutely heartmeltingly adorable — but do not let its size fool you because she absolutely uses it. Here is the most magical part — say her name and she will answer you. Call out 'Squeaky' in a gentle voice and this beautiful girl will respond with her signature tiny meow as if to say 'Yes, I am here and I am listening and I love you.' It is the kind of small and perfect moment that reminds you exactly why cats are so extraordinarily special. Her Personality Squeaky is the definition of quiet royalty. She carries herself with a gentle dignity and a sweet tenderness that is completely captivating. She is: Regal and graceful — a true princess in every sense Deeply affectionate with the people she trusts and loves ️ Communicative in the most adorable way — soft, gentle, and always responsive Emotionally intelligent — she knows when the energy is right and she blossoms in gentleness ️ A passionate and dedicated foodie — this girl knows what she loves and she loves it enthusiastically Her Favorite Things When Squeaky is not busy being absolutely regal and precious you can find her: ☀️ Stretched out in the most perfect sunny spot she can find — warmth is a lifestyle for this girl ️ Curled up in a cozy bed that meets her exacting standards of comfort Warming the lap of her favorite person like the devoted and dedicated lap cat she was born to be ️ Enjoying her beloved wet food and treats with the appreciation and enthusiasm of a true culinary connoisseur Having gentle conversations with the people who take the time to speak softly to her What Makes Her Heart Sing Squeaky is a cat of simple and beautiful pleasures: Speak to her gently and watch her whole being soften and open Pet her slowly and lovingly and she will lean into your hand with quiet gratitude ☀️ A warm sunny patch on the floor is basically paradise ️ A cozy bed that smells like her people is pure perfection ️ Wet food and treats are basically love languages she speaks fluently Adopt Them Together Squeaky and her sister have faced every difficult moment of this chapter side by side. They are each other's comfort, familiarity, and home in a world that has recently felt very uncertain. These two girls share a bond forged in love and loss and it is something truly sacred. Adopting them together means: Neither girl ever has to feel alone in an unfamiliar place They bring their own built in comfort system with them into your home Two laps will be very thoroughly and devotedly warmed You get twice the love, twice the purring, and twice the magic Her Ideal Home Squeaky would absolutely flourish in a home that offers: A calm and quiet environment — she is used to peaceful living and thrives in it Other gentle cats — she is comfortable and happy with feline companions ☀️ Sunny spots and cozy beds — non negotiable for this princess Gentle voices and patient hearts — she responds beautifully to softness and kindness ️ A dedicated commitment to wet food and treat time — she will remind you if you forget Two laps if possible — one for her and one for her sister Why Squeaky? Squeaky has already loved deeply and lost greatly. She has known the warmth of a devoted home and she is quietly and patiently hoping to find that warmth again. She will not ask for much — just gentleness, consistency, sunny spots, good food, and a lap to call her own. And in return she will give you that tiny precious meow when you call her name, the weight of her warm body in your lap, and a love that has already proven it can survive the hardest of times. That is not just a cat. That is a gift. 'She will talk to you if you say her name — and in that tiny, perfect little voice is an entire world of love just waiting to be heard.' Squeaky is ready to find her person — someone to answer to, someone to curl up with, and someone to finally call home again. Could that be you? Adoption fee: $200 pair, 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/volunteerMarch 22, 2026, 7:07 pm

 The Sweet Potato Journey Getting to know Sweet Potato is one of life's greatest and most rewarding experiences. Here is how it beautifully unfolds: Phase One — The Observation Period Sweet Potato will find his favorite safe spot and from there he will watch. He will study. He will assess. And here is the truly remarkable part — even from that safe hiding spot he will still accept pets. Reach out gently and he will lean into your hand because even a cautious Sweet Potato cannot resist a good chin rub. He is shy — not closed. There is a beautiful and important difference. Phase Two — The Peek That magnificent fluffy head will begin to appear. Sweet Potato will poke out from his favorite spot with those gorgeous eyes wide and curious, watching what the humans are up to with quiet fascination and growing confidence. This is progress. This is trust. This is Sweet Potato deciding you might just be worth knowing. Phase Three — The Announcement And then it happens. That small, sweet, absolutely precious squeaky meow calling out across the room. Sweet Potato has made his decision. He has assessed the situation. He has determined that you are worthy — and he would like some attention now please. That tiny squeaky voice asking for love is quite possibly one of the most heartwarming sounds you will ever hear in your entire life. Phase Four — Full Sweet Potato Mode He is out. He is comfortable. He is right beside you and life is perfect. This is Sweet Potato at his fullest and most glorious — and it is absolutely worth every patient and tender moment that led here. The Brushing Situation ✨ We need to dedicate a special moment to what is arguably the most charming thing about Sweet Potato — and there is significant competition for that title. Sweet Potato does a spin during brushing. Not a little shuffle. Not a slight turn. A full spin to make absolutely certain that every single glorious inch of his magnificent Maine Coon coat receives the thorough and dedicated brushing attention it deserves. He is not just accepting the brush — he is actively collaborating on the process to ensure quality results. This is a cat who takes coat care seriously and we respect him enormously for it. His Favorite Things When Sweet Potato is not busy being absolutely gorgeous and winning hearts he can be found: Spinning enthusiastically during brushing sessions — his all time favorite activity bar none Soaking up chin rubs, head rubs, back rubs, and the occasional brave belly rub from his trusted humans ️ Sitting right beside his favorite person providing quiet and devoted companionship Napping with the commitment and dedication of a true connoisseur of rest Playing with his beloved puzzle food dispenser ball — this toy speaks to his intelligent and curious mind Watching the laser pointer from a comfortable and safe distance — participation is optional and he has decided optional means no thank you most of the time Observing human activity from his favorite spot with quiet interest and growing curiosity His Love Languages Sweet Potato gives and receives love in the most specific and wonderful ways: Under the chin rubs — his absolute weakness and greatest joy Brushing time — complete with the signature spin ️ Sitting companionably beside you — close but on his own terms ️ Calling out with his squeaky meow when he needs attention — communication is important to this boy Quiet steady presence — Sweet Potato loves deeply through simply being there His Ideal Home Sweet Potato would absolutely flourish in a home that offers: Patience and gentleness during his initial adjustment period — he is worth every moment Regular and enthusiastic brushing sessions — that coat is not going to maintain itself Plenty of chin rubs and affection whenever his squeaky little voice asks for it Enrichment toys like his beloved puzzle ball to keep that Maine Coon mind engaged ️ Consistent companionship — Sweet Potato's greatest need and deepest joy is simply being near his people A calm and loving environment where a shy boy can take his time and bloom beautifully Why Sweet Potato? Because some of the most extraordinary things in life require just a little patience to fully reveal themselves. Because there is something profoundly special about earning the trust of a gentle and cautious soul. Because that squeaky little meow calling out for your attention will become the best sound in your entire world. Because a cat who does a full spin during brushing is a cat who is fully committed to joy and that energy is worth everything. Sweet Potato will not overwhelm you with immediate demands. He will not rush the process. He will take his time — and then he will settle in right beside you, press his magnificent fluffy self against your leg, look up at you with those beautiful eyes, and make your whole life feel warmer and more complete. He lives up to his name in every possible way. He is sweet. He is comforting. He is warm. He is the kind of presence that makes a house feel like a home. 'Once Sweet Potato comes out of his shell he will call out to the humans with his sweet squeaky meow to ask for attention — and once you hear it you will never want a day without it.' Sweet Potato is ready for his forever home — patient, loving, gloriously fluffy, and absolutely worth the wait. 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/volunteerMarch 22, 2026, 7:07 pm