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Chirp

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Washington, DC
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Please contact Jessie Cheng (jessie.cheng@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Handsome Chirp needs a forever home!CHIRP NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!   COME MEET CHIRP AND OTHER GREAT ADOPTABLE CATS ON SUNDAY 3/1 FROM 12PM-3PM AT THE PETSMART IN POTOMAC YARDS (3351 RICHMOND HIGHWAY, ALEXANDRIA, VA)!     Name: Chirp  Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 3 years    Estimated DOB: 1/20/23 SEX: Neutered Male     Approximate Weight: 9.6 lbs Coloring: Orange Tabby  Type of Hair: Short Gets Along With: With proper integration, Chirp will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period. We’re happy to help with tips and tricks! Currently Living at: Foster home in the DC area! I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Chirp, and I am a handsome gentleman! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be my sweet self.  What My Foster Says About Me: Coming soon!  TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for adult cats is $200 ($350 for two cats adopted together). The adoption fee for a kitten (under 7 months old) is $220 ($380 for two kittens adopted together).If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at   www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .  BE A FOSTER!!!   Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact   fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org    BE A SPONSOR!!!!   Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   !  March 10, 2026, 12:07 am

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We'll also keep you updated on Angil's adoption status with email updates.
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Angil

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Washington, DC
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Good with cats, Declawed,
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Please contact Lauren McCarty (laurenmc@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Angil wants to be your new best friendANGIL NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!     Name: Angil Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 7 years    Estimated DOB:   2/17/19 SEX: Female Weight: 12.7 lbs Coloring: Orange and brown tabby Type of Hair: Short Special Consideration: Angil is declawed on her front feet Gets Along With: Because of her young age, Angil will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period.  We’re happy to help with tips and tricks!Currently Living at: foster in the DC area I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Angil, and I am a cute little lady! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be my kitten self.  What my Foster Says About Me:  Sweet. Cuddly. Affectionate. Not too playful yet but still getting adjusted. Probably more lap than adventurous, though she definitely would like to see what's outside the bedroom she's in! Her purr is loud but she hasn't meowed so no. Adjusted pretty quickly to surroundings, warmed up to me right away, likes to look out window and be scratched behind the ears Kitten Vetting Requirements: Your kitten may not be fully vaccinated upon adoption.  You will be responsible for providing whatever remaining vaccines are needed to complete the kitten vaccine series. TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for adult cats is $200 ($350 for two cats adopted together). The adoption fee for a kitten (under 7 months old) is $220 ($380 for two kittens adopted together).If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at   www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .  BE A FOSTER!!!   Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact   fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org    BE A SPONSOR!!!!   Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   ! March 9, 2026, 10:39 pm

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We'll also keep you updated on Calina's adoption status with email updates.
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Calina

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Washington, DC
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Good with cats,
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Please contact Lauren McCarty (laurenmc@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Pretty girl in search her forever home!CALINA NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!   Name: Calina Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 2 years as of 3/2/26    Estimated DOB:  2/1/24 SEX: Female Approximate Weight: 7 lbs as of 3/2/26 Coloring: Brown Tabby  Type of Hair: Short Gets Along With: With proper introductions, Calina will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period.  We’re happy to help with tips and tricks!  Currently Living at:  Check out our Lucky Cats on Instagram at the Meow Maison Cat Cafe   Meow Maison Cat Cafe (1336 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007).   You can come visit me at Meow Maison Cat Cafe during the cafe's operating hours! If you would like to visit the cafe, please make an appointment on their website (meomaison.com). If you want to adopt me, you will need to complete the adoption process through Lucky Dog Animal Rescue.       I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Calina, and I am a sweet girl! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be myself.  Lives With: Tinsel, Socks, Cleo What my Foster Says About Me: Coming soon! TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for adult cats is $200 ($350 for two cats adopted together). The adoption fee for a kitten (under 7 months old) is $220 ($380 for two kittens adopted together).If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at   www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .  BE A FOSTER!!!   Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact   fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org    BE A SPONSOR!!!!   Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   ! March 9, 2026, 10:39 pm

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We'll also keep you updated on Carrie's adoption status with email updates.
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Carrie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Washington, DC
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Good with cats,
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Please contact Lauren McCarty (laurenmc@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Sweet kitty needs a forever home!CARRIE NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!   Name: Carrie     Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 5 months    Est. DOB: 8/29/25 SEX: Spayed Female      Weight: 5lbs 1 oz Coloring: Black    Type of Hair: ShortGets Along With: Carrie will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period. We’re happy to help with tips and tricks!  Currently Living at:  Foster in the DC area I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Carrie, and I am a cute kitty! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be myself.  What my Foster Says About Me:  She is doing great!    She adapts quickly, but still a bit shy, plays a lot, and is curious about everything. She can’t see anything moving without thinking it’s a toy  such a funny girl.    She’s incredibly sweet and smart too — when I gently say no, she actually listens and stops (even when she’s playing with my hair!)   Kitten Vetting Requirements: Your kitten may not be fully vaccinated upon adoption.  You will be responsible for providing whatever remaining vaccines are needed to complete the kitten vaccine series. TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for adult cats is $200 ($350 for two cats adopted together). The adoption fee for a kitten (under 7 months old) is $220 ($380 for two kittens adopted together).If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat.  Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at   www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .  BE A FOSTER!!!   Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact   fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org    BE A SPONSOR!!!!   Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   ! March 9, 2026, 10:39 pm

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We'll also keep you updated on Cleo's adoption status with email updates.
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Cleo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Washington, DC
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Good with cats,
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Please contact Jessie Cheng (jessie.cheng@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Pretty girl in search her forever home!CLEO NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!   Name: Cleo Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 6 years as of 3/2/26    Estimated DOB:  5/1/19 SEX: Female Approximate Weight: 13 lbs as of 3/2/26 Coloring: Brown Tabby  Type of Hair: Short Gets Along With: With proper introductions, Cleo will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period.  We’re happy to help with tips and tricks!  Currently Living at:  Check out our Lucky Cats on Instagram at the Meow Maison Cat Cafe       Meow Maison Cat Cafe (1336 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007).        You can come visit me at Meow Maison Cat Cafe during the cafe's operating hours! If you would like to visit the cafe, please make an appointment on their website (meomaison.com). If you want to adopt me, you will need to complete the adoption process through Lucky Dog Animal Rescue.   I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Cleo, and I am a sweet girl! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be myself.  Lives With: Tinsel, Socks, Cleo What my Foster Says About Me: Coming soon! TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for adult cats is $200 ($350 for two cats adopted together). The adoption fee for a kitten (under 7 months old) is $220 ($380 for two kittens adopted together).If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at   www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .  BE A FOSTER!!!   Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact   fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org    BE A SPONSOR!!!!   Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   ! March 9, 2026, 10:39 pm

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We'll also keep you updated on Davon's adoption status with email updates.
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Davon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Washington, DC
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(when grown) -
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Good with cats,
Story
Please contact Lauren McCarty (laurenmc@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Handsome boy in search his forever home!DAVON NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!   Name: Davon Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 1 year as of 3/2/26    Estimated DOB:  2/21/25 SEX: Male Approximate Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz as of 3/2/26 Coloring: Tuxedo  Type of Hair: Short Gets Along With: With proper introductions, Davon will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period.  We’re happy to help with tips and tricks!  Currently Living at:  Check out our Lucky Cats on Instagram at the Meow Maison Cat Cafe   Meow Maison Cat Cafe (1336 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007).   You can come visit me at Meow Maison Cat Cafe during the cafe's operating hours! If you would like to visit the cafe, please make an appointment on their website (meomaison.com). If you want to adopt me, you will need to complete the adoption process through Lucky Dog Animal Rescue.       I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Davon, and I am a cute little guy! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be myself.    What my Foster Says About Me: Coming soon! TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for adult cats is $200 ($350 for two cats adopted together). The adoption fee for a kitten (under 7 months old) is $220 ($380 for two kittens adopted together).If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at   www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .  BE A FOSTER!!!   Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact   fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org    BE A SPONSOR!!!!   Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   ! March 9, 2026, 10:39 pm

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Capital Cats

625 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Brandywine Valley SPCA - New York Ave

1201 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Project Freedom Ride - Washington DC Transport Stop

Washington, DC 20001

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Bright Hope Animal Rescue - D.C. Chapter

Washington DC, DC 20001

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Omani Paws

Washington, DC 20001

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Appalachian SPCA - DC

Washington, DC 20001

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HFH - Washington D.C.

Washington, DC 20500

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The Paw Pad

PO Box 70060, Washington, DC 20024

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Metro Ferals - DC

Washington, DC 20009

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Alliance for Stray Animals and People

P.O. Box 65438, Washington, DC 20035

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