Calico kittens & cats in Culpeper, Virginia

A little wine, anyone? Meet Claret, a beautiful 6 month old(as of April 2024) female calico. Claret was rescued by a Good Samaritan when she was found with her mom and siblings. The Good  Samaritan could not keep them, but graciously took care of them for a couple of weeks and then they transferred into care. Claret is the only girl in the bunch and holds her own with all these brothers. She is a calico and has the personality to match, which is to say she is very social, curious, playful, talkative, and loving, She is a lap cat,and  loves to play with the spring toys, explore, and follow you around the house - but is not clingy. Claret enjoys a little "me" time from time to time.Her perfect home would be a home with medium activity with kids over the age of 10 with folks who are home mist of the day or a cat friend to play with. She is  spayed, had her FVRCP and rabies vaccines, tested negative for FIV and Feline Leukemia, and is microchipped with a lifetime registration. No need to re-regoster every year - we've done it for you.. Please email us if you are interested at GoodMews22@aol.com. Cheers!May 10, 2024, 5:25 am

Hello, I'm Klaija! I'm going to journey to the states all the way from Saudi Arabia at the end of March and can't wait to find my forever home. When I arrive, I will have all of my vaccine, a microhip and I'm spayed so I'm ready to go to my new home right away! I'm an adult cat who loves to play, so I promise we'll have lots of fun together. After playtime, there's nothing I love more than curling up for a cuddle. I'll purr away contentedly while you stroke my fur, making sure you know just how much I appreciate your company. Adopting me means gaining a loving and playful companion. I promise to bring joy and warmth into your home. I can't wait to meet you! If you are interested in fostering me please reach out to Jeepin For Paws or if you'd like to adopt, you can apply here: https://form.jotform.com/240357683837164

Hi there! I'm Katniss, a young, playful, and energetic feline. I love to play chase and leap after toy mice, and there's nothing better than a good cuddle session. I'm not just all fun and games, though. I'm also a great listener and love to purr in contentment when you talk to me. My best friend is Fluffy, and we're inseparable. We love to play, nap, and explore together. We're a package deal, two feline friends ready to bring joy to your home. Adopting me means you get two friendly felines to share your life with, double the love and double the fun! I am currently living with a foster family in Saudi Arabia but will be flying to the U.S. at the end of March. If you are interested in fostering me please reach out to Jeepin For Paws or if you'd like to adopt, you can apply here: https://form.jotform.com/240357683837164

Want some head-butts? Harley is delighted to provide them! She's a gorgeous cat with striking,  unusual markings. From one side she looks like a tuxedo; from the other a classic calico! Harley is friendly & affectionate. She has a delightful little chirp meow and enjoys interacting. She's used to being around other cats. She's a winner! We want to make adopting easy for you! Here’s our application:   https://form.jotform.com/232837730565159 / Once you complete it, we’re on it! We’ll call your vet (or personal reference) the next business day. Then we like to do a brief video chat (FaceTime if you have it) so you can show us your new pet’s home - where they’ll sleep, eat, and play. During our chat, we can also give you tips or answer questions about how to successfully integrate your new family member into your household, especially if you have other pets. Our adoption fee is $150 and covers our costs of spay/neuter, vaccinations, vet exam, and supplies. (Once old enough, all our cats are current on their shots and have been spayed/neutered.) We’re a strictly no-kill shelter just for cats. We’re cage-free, donation-based, and volunteer-powered. We’re small but special and we’re glad you found us! For more info don’t hesitate to call or text us at 540-987-6050 or email us at adopt@rappcats.org. May 20, 2024, 9:37 pm

Margo's a stunner! A classic Calico with beautiful markings. She's sweet & friendly. Loves affection and being petted and is fine being held! She'll even roll over for belly rubs! She's also silly and sometimes goofy and loves to play! We want to make adopting easy for you! Here’s our application:    https://rappcats.org/adoptions/  Once you complete it, we’re on it! We’ll call your vet (or personal reference) the next business day. Then we like to do a brief video chat (FaceTime if you have it) so you can show us your new pet’s home - where they’ll sleep, eat, and play. During our chat, we can also give you tips or answer questions about how to successfully integrate your new family member into your household, especially if you have other pets. Our adoption fee is $150 and covers our costs of spay/neuter, vaccinations, vet exam, and supplies. (Once old enough, all our cats are current on their shots and have been spayed/neutered.) We’re a strictly no-kill shelter just for cats. We’re cage-free, donation-based, and volunteer-powered. We’re small but special and we’re glad you found us! For more info don’t hesitate to call or text us at 540-987-6050 or email us at  adopt@rappcats.org . May 20, 2024, 9:37 pm

Want a purr machine to ride on your shoulder?! Hope's your girl! She's a gentle, friendly girl who turned 2 April, 2024. She enjoys affection and is happy to be held. She's healthy,with silky fur. We want to make adopting easy for you! Here’s our application:   https://form.jotform.com/232837730565159  Once you complete it, we’re on it! We’ll call your vet (or personal reference) the next business day. Then we like to do a brief video chat (FaceTime if you have it) so you can show us your new pet’s home - where they’ll sleep, eat, and play. During our chat, we can also give you tips or answer questions about how to successfully integrate your new family member into your household, especially if you have other pets. Our adoption fee is $150 and covers our costs of spay/neuter, vaccinations, vet exam, and supplies. (Once old enough, all our cats are current on their shots and have been spayed/neutered.) We’re a strictly no-kill shelter just for cats. We’re cage-free, donation-based, and volunteer-powered. We’re small but special and we’re glad you found us! For more info don’t hesitate to call or text us at 540-987-6050 or email us at adopt@rappcats.org. May 20, 2024, 9:37 pm

Clever Cleo is a sprite little gal. She is curious and playful. Always the first to run up to greet you. CLEO has had her surgery and vetting. After multiple testing it has come to light that she is Feline Leukemia positive. She has no signs of her diagnosis .We feel that these sweet little felines deserve a normal happy loving home and we will not let this prevent them from finding one. We are willing to support both emotionally and medically if and when the situation presents itself. If you are feeling that you have always wanted to do more for the homeless kitties ....here is a great chance to show some love and share it with these precious felines. She is ready for her new life in a home of her very own. She has 2 sisters both just as adorable and also tested positive . Please text or call 540-419-5335 to set up your meet and greet today!

UPDATE: 3.3.24 Fisher was a bit of a loner who now has been seeking out more affection. He will greet you at the door. Fisher was once bonded with 2 friends, but isn't anymore and can be adopted by himself. He is a sweetheart that at times struggles with self-esteem. He has been waiting on his forever home since he was an 8 week old kitten, found dumped in a trash heap with his siblings (all adopted now) at a county dump. Please help him find a home. BFFs Fisher, Gar"Bonzo," & Watson - A Tale of 3 FriendsEvery week we get many requests for Fisher, an orange tabby that came to us with his 5 siblings last summer. Fisher and his family were dumped at the dump and ended up at a high kill shelter – a double whammy. Forgotten Felines pulled Fisher and his siblings and all were adopted, except Fisher. “So…if you are getting a lot of calls for Fisher, what’s the problem?” you ask. Well…Fisher has always been a bit of a loner and always sat apart from his siblings. He never wanted to play with them, he seemed to be a thinker type kinda guy, quiet. He never seemed to have any self esteem or real identity.Last summer we got in an entire family of orange cats that set up “house” in an office parking lot, right on the side of I-29 – remember? Gar”Bonzo” was the dad of that litter. Bonzo is a large orange tabby with white paws with an easy-going personality, though he didn’t come to us that way, he is TOTALLY a smooshie-guy now.Bonzo took an interest in Fisher and cleaned him, slept with him, and even played with toys with him. Keep in mind, Bonzo never even knew what a toy was…but he did this for Fisher. He seemed to know what Fisher needed and saw the emptiness in him…and filled it. Bonzo let Fisher know that he was okay and everything was okay. He mentored him in a way. This big ol’ cat from the streets took Fisher under his wing and became a big part of Fisher’s life. “Okay then, so adopt them together.”Last summer I received a call from the high kill shelter to pull some cats bc they would be euthanized. We took in the cats and when I asked if there were any more that needed out, the reply was, “We have one, but he will be put down bc he is feral.” I said I would take him. (Lots of times cats are not feral, just terrified from being in a big, loud, scary shelter, wondering what their fate will be.) I was told, “No, you don’t want him. He really is feral. We will put him down.” “No I want him.” I replied. Thinking, even a barn home is better than death.Watson came to us the following day, a day before he was slated for death. This big gray and white guy just stayed in his carrier in the crate and I barely saw him for the first month he was with us. He came out of his carrier at night to eat and that was about it. Sometimes when I would come into the room late at night, I would see him lounging on top of his carrier and he would quickly run inside again, escaping interaction with me. I never heard a growl or a hiss, ever. Hmmm…I thought, feral, huh?After Watson settled in, he was fully vetted and the door was opened on his crate. He could now come out and meet everyone he had been looking at for awhile, or stay in his crate if he chose. The decision was his. He came out and within a week or so, became best buds with Bonzo – after all, they had a lot in common. These are 2 guys that most would’ve given up on and dismissed as unfriendly cats, without taking the time to get to know them. Soon, Watson began cleaning and grooming little Fisher, too, eating with him, sleeping with him, and bonding with him.Now the world seemed to shine down on these three friends and all was happy and good, but they still need to complete their story. This is where you come in.These 3 friends are not traditional lap cats. Bonzo and Watson can be pet but do not like to be picked up – that’s okay. They often look out the French doors from the playroom and let me know when I am late to give them their canned food breakfast. They rub up against my legs when I come into the room. They can be pet and love affection. They are sweet cats who deserved to live. Once in a quiet home, they will most-likely bloom with a person they can trust.We are introducing these 3 guys, who have been through so much, to be part of a family. A family that is loving and understanding and patient and lets them adapt into their new home with love and patience. And so….I introduce to you….Gar”Bonzo” and Watson and Fisher. Three friends together. All fully vetted and microchipped, looking to add another chapter to their success story. (A deep discount will apply when adopting.)Please share with friends and family! GoodMews22@aol.comMay 10, 2024, 5:25 am

Meet Darla Mae! Darla is a beautiful blue (light gray) tabby about a year to 2 years old. She had a rough start to life. Darla and her 2 kittens, Carla and Marla were found in early December living in a sewer on a busy Culpeper street. Because of all she has been through, Darla is very shy. She is beginning to come out  of her shell and can be pet at times, however is not a big fan of being pet curretly.  She seems to really like men, and for some reason and is more affectionate with men.Darla will need a quiet, low activity home with kids 12 years old or older or no children at all. She has been dewormed, spayed, had an FVRCP vaccine, a rabies vaccine, and is microchipped with a lifetime registration, meaning you will not have to pay every year to reregister. Please email us at GoodMews22@aol.com.May 10, 2024, 5:25 am

Meet Hickory, a handsome white and gray, short-haired 2 year old. He came to us with his mom, Constance and brother, Hunter on the Freedom Ride  year ago Thanksgiving from a high-kill shelter when their time had run out. The kill shelter we usually pull from actually told us about this little family that was in a neighboring kill shelter because they were so sweet and gentle and they were worried they would not make it out.Hickory is a sweet cat. He is fairly quiet and low-profile at first, but he is playful and loving and comes to you for affection.. He enjoys eating (what guy doesn't!) and playing with toys and loves doing Zoomies around the house. He can be held and pet and enjoys affection. He is shy at first but warms up within a day or two.Hickory is neutered, received 2 - 3 FVRCP vaccines, a rabies vaccine, and is microchipped with a lifetime registration - you won't need to pay to renew every year. He is ready to come home now to an approved home. Please contact us for an application at GoodMews22@aol.com or call 540.717.4420. May 10, 2024, 5:25 am