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Kittens and cats in Frederick, Maryland

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Grizzly

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 yrs 10 mos
FREDERICK, MD
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Aptly named for his ursine-looking face, Grizzly is a friendly, affectionate kitty who loves to hop up on laps for a little lovin'. His other favorite activity is playing with wand toys. 😺 He came from a home with another cat and a small dog, both of which he got along well with. Though we can never make guarantees, this indicates he may do well with another cat or a cat-friendly dog. When Grizzly was relinquished by his previous owner, he had bladder stones (a serious and painful condition), which were dissolved by feeding him a prescription urinary diet. He will need to be on this diet for life to ensure no new stones develop. Grizzly is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and FeLV/FIV negative.
Bonded Pair
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Bilbo Baggins Bonded w Mittens

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs
Frederick, MD
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Meet Bilbo Baggins! Bilbo ”baggy” Baggins is a beautiful 8-year-old Orange and White DSH weighing approximately 13 lbs. He is a sweet, affectionate, and easygoing companion. His top qualities are his loving nature, his playful energy, and his friendly habit of scooting around the house to check in on every person. He would thrive in a calm, warm home where he can feel secure, loved, and included in daily family life. Bilbo comes as part of a wonderful duo with his dear companion, Mittens. Ideally, these two bonded friends would be adopted together so they can continue sharing their cozy lives, but finding Bilbo a loving, stable home is the top priority. If the right home becomes available for Bilbo alone, he can be placed sooner rather than waiting indefinitely for a paired adoption. FFOCAS is helping rehome Bilbo and Mittens after their beloved pet parent recently passed away. Because the family lives in Hawaii, where there are strict requirements for animals entering the state, finding a loving home for them locally would help avoid a difficult and uncertain relocation process while giving these sweet cats the stability and comfort they deserve. He has only lived with or interacted with other cats, so he does not have known experience with dogs or other types of animals. Bilbo has not lived with children, but when children visit the home, he has had no issues. He would prefer gentle petting, and a calm atmosphere. He is fully litter box trained and uses his box consistently making him an easy, low-maintenance companion. Bilbo is playful, curious, and engaged with his surroundings. He loves exploring, finding high perches, chasing fishing pole-style toys, playing in paper bags and boxes, and enjoying catnip. He also has a very affectionate side: he purrs happily during belly rubs and loves settling on a lap, especially when there is a soft blanket waiting for him. Interested? Please reach out via adopt a pet or through email ffocas4pets@gmail.com. We will ask you to fill out a rehoming application to keep this process as safe as possible for all involved — especially “Baggy”.
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Pikachu -- Courtesy Post

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 1 mo
Frederick, MD
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Not good with kids, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Meet Pikachu! This big handsome orange hunk is just the right mix of affectionate and independent. He is a love bug who enjoys being petted and brushed, likes to have a cat tree to climb, and may even find his way onto your lap. :-) In his previous home, Pikachu lived with another cat -- a younger female to whom he was very attached -- and a dog. This sweet boy is initially afraid of unfamiliar (or less familiar) people. HIs previous family says that he hides when visitors come over. Give him a little time though, and he will come out and rub against their legs. Pikachu's kryptonite is young children. He has been known to get a little "swatty" with them. This is not uncommon as kids can be "a bit much" for many pets. So PIkachu can only go to a home without kids younger than teens. When Pikachu's loving human "mom" passed away, he found himself at Frederick County Animal Control. In a cage at the busy animal shelter, Pikachu doesn't "show well" because he is afraid of all the unfamiliar humans around him and can't hide as well as he would like to. Once someone takes the time to sit with him and gain his trust, he shows his loving nature. Pikachu is about 8 years old and is a big guy at around 14 lbs. He is neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and tested negative for FIV and FeLV. PIkachu appears to be healthy. He had a dental procedure recently with bad teeth extracted. A heart murmur was detected, but follow-up diagnostics (chest X-rays and proBnP) were normal. Pikachu has always had good litter box habits. He is available for adoption from Frederick County Animal Control. If interested, please reach out to FCAC directly (bodin@frederickcountymd.gov) to find out more about Pikachu. We are FCAC's "friends" group and are helping to promote him. You are welcome to contact us first to see if you might be a fit for this handsome guy (ffocas4pets@gmail.com).
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Buddha- Courtesy Post

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Frederick, MD
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Meet Buddha 🤍 Buddha is a sweet, affectionate adult male kitty looking for a home where he can finally be someone’s one and only. Buddha showed up as a stray in the countryside this spring, thin, bedraggled, and looking like he’d had a rough time outdoors. His finder took him in, got him fully vetted, and quickly discovered that underneath that scruffy exterior was an incredibly friendly boy who loves attention from people. Buddha is estimated to be around 4–6 years old, weighs about 12 lbs, and has since been neutered, vaccinated, treated with flea/tick prevention, and tested negative for FeLV/FIV. He has excellent litter box habits and is happiest living safely indoors. While Buddha is wonderful with humans, he has made it pretty clear that other cats are not his thing. His current caretaker has three female cats, and despite careful attempts at introductions, Buddha has chased and intimidated them. For everyone’s happiness, he is looking for a cat-free home where he can soak up all the attention himself. Buddha has already been through quite a journey. Now he just needs the right person to give this affectionate guy the loving, peaceful indoor home he deserves. ❤️ To apply for or inquire about Buddha please reach out through adopt a pet or email us at ffocasfelicia@gmail.com 🐾
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Dottie-Courtesy Post

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Frederick, MD
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Meet Dottie! Dottie is a sweet, fluffy 2-year-old girl with plenty of personality—and at a cuddly 19 pounds, she could stand to lose a few pounds (but we won’t tell her that!). She’s independent but loves being near her people and has a favorite spot on her person’s desk where she naps and demands attention when the mood strikes. She enjoys being brushed, playing with toy springs and fishing-pole toys, and she’s not afraid to let you know when she’s ready for some love! Dottie is spayed, vaccinated, healthy, indoor-only, and has excellent litter box habits. After previously living peacefully with another cat, Dottie has recently decided she would much rather be the queen of her own castle. She needs a pet-free, child-free home where she can relax without other animals or little ones making her uncomfortable. If you’re looking for a sweet, slightly sassy, wonderfully fluffy companion who appreciates both affection and her independence, Dottie may be your girl! We (FFOCAS) are helping Dottie’s humans to safely find her a more suitable and loving forever home. If you think that may be you please reach out through adopt a pet or email us at ffocasrea@gmail.com
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Finn

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 5 yrs 10 mos
FREDERICK, MD
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Spayed or Neutered,
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Handsome, 3-year-old Finn is an outgoing, smart, somewhat impish boy. He greets everyone with his tail straight in the air, enjoys daily training sessions with his foster mom (he can give a high five and go to his mat on cue), and throws himself into playtime with kittenish abandon. But Finn was probably mishandled before being rescued and is still learning that he can trust people not to handle him in ways he finds unpleasant. Because of this, Finn needs a quiet adult-only home with a patient adopter who will take the time and effort to earn his trust. Finn is neutered, vaccinated and FeLV/FIV negative.

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Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter - Project Hope

Frederick, MD 21701

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Pets-4-Pets

PO Box 350, New Market, MD 21774

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Precious Petz Rescue MD

Frederick, MD 21705

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Friends For Life Cat Rescue, Inc.

Frederick, MD 21704

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Tiplings Company

Frederick, MD 21704

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Uniting to Save Animals (U2SA)

Frederick, MD 21703

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Bourbon County Rescue

1275 W Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21702

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Community Kitties Rescue

Frederick, MD 21702

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Frederick County Animal Control

1832 Rosemont Ave, Frederick, MD 21702

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