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Tigress and Pantera

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Arlington, VA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Note: Tigress and Pantera need a longer term foster home and will be ready for adoption mid-September. Tigress and Pandera These adorable sisters are friendly, playful and don't have a care in the world. They settled easily into their foster home. The girls love playing with toys and wrestling with each other. Tigress occasionally grooms her sister to make sure she's nice and clean! Tigress (brown tabby) is a cute tiger striped girl. She is friendly, adventurous and curious. Tigress loves playing and wrestling with her sister and sitting on the windowsill to watch the birds outdoors.  Pantera (black) is a little panther. She has a beautiful black shiny coat, perfect for petting. Pantera loves mealtime and gets very excited when you wave a wand toy around for her to chase. Pantera also enjoys keeping her human foster family company. What Type of Home They Need The girls are in a temporary foster home where we have initiated their vet care. They need a longer term foster home to care for them until we find them the right forever home together. They will be ready for adoption mid-September. They need a home where they will get plenty of love and affection. A home with older kids would be fine. Where They Came From The girls came from a loving home where their family asked for help finding them a home together. Note: If you would like to consider fostering them, please send an email to spcanova@aol.com or fill out the cat foster application at https://spcanova.org/cats/foster-a-cat/cat-foster-application/. PLEASE NOTE:  we only adopt to residents of the DC metro area, which includes DC, Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties in MD, and Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, and Loudoun Counties in VA. Please see our adoption guidelines at  https://spcanova.org/about-us/adoption-policies/. September 8, 2026, 5:04 pm
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Felipe

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Arlington, VA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Felipe's Personality DOB: 2/2025 Felipe is a young, friendly, and playful grey and white tabby. He has cute black toe beans and looks like he’s wearing black lipstick and eyeliner! He LOVES other cats and needs a cat buddy in his forever home. In Felipe’s typical day, he engages one of his two foster “brothers” in chase-and-wrestle games until his brother wears out! Felipe is respectful of his older foster “brother,” who sometimes tries to show Felipe who is “boss.” Felipe loves to play in his “cat tunnel” and chase a toy on a fishing pole. He enjoys pouncing and wrestling with your hand that’s hidden under a blanket. He also likes to hide behind a bedspread and ambush you playfully as you walk past. When playtime is done, Felipe likes to watch the wildlife outside his sunroom window and nap there. Felipe is not shy one bit and settled into is foster home quickly. Never hiding and wanting to explore. He has a quiet meow and rarely speaks. In foster care, he is becoming more affectionate. When first rescued, Felipe was comfortable being petted only when eating. But more and more, he enjoys petting and is getting use to being picked up for short periods of time. His foster mom is confident he will become a true love bug in the right loving home. Type of Home Felipe Needs Felipe is a young, strong cat who needs an experienced cat caretaker who wants to play with him for about an hour a day and is patient about letting him learn to enjoy more affection. He needs another young male cat in his forever home to bond and play with. He may do ok with an older cat-savvy child (12 years or older) who plays with him. No younger children now or in the future. Where Felipe Came From Felipe was found outdoors by a kind family with 3 cats and 2 dogs of their own. They would have loved to keep him but with an already full household, they cared for him until he was transferred to SPCA’s care.PLEASE NOTE:  we only adopt to residents of the DC metro area, which includes DC, Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties in MD, and Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, and Loudoun Counties in VA. Please see our adoption guidelines at  https://spcanova.org/about-us/adoption-policies/. September 8, 2026, 5:04 pm
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Lola (and Gina)

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Arlington, VA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Note: Lola is paired up with Gina (posted separately). They are a bonded pair and will be adopted out together. Lola's Personality DOB: March 15, 2026 Lola is a stunning multi-colored black/white/orange calico. She is very friendly and curious. Did I also say she is SWEET?!?! Lola LOVES being petted and receiving attention from her foster mom. She has a quiet meow and purr which she turns on when she's happy. Lola always comes up to greet you and watches while you are busy doing something other than giving her love and affection. Lola is moderately playful and never met a toy she didn't like. She loves playing with toys that she bats around on her own and also enjoys interactive play with her foster mom. Lola also loves to curl up in a sink and play with running water. Watch out for a toilet paper roll hanging in the bathroom as she would love to unwind another roll! Lola also loves sleeping on her foster mom's pillow at night. What Type of Home Lola Needs Lola needs a home where she will get plenty of attention from her family. She would do great in a home with kids (over about 10 years of age) who want to play with her. Lola is in a foster home with Gina - the girls get along great and need to be adopted as a pair. Where Lola Came From Lola came into our care when her family was no longer able to care for her.PLEASE NOTE:  we only adopt to residents of the DC metro area, which includes DC, Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties in MD, and Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, and Loudoun Counties in VA. Please see our adoption guidelines at  https://spcanova.org/about-us/adoption-policies/. September 8, 2026, 5:04 pm
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Mango

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Arlington, VA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Mango's Personality DOB: 1/1/26 Note: Mango needs a young, playful male cat buddy in his forever home. He's a bit too rambunctious to be a single cat. See his description below for details. Mango is a very handsome orange and white tabby with big green eyes. He is a sweet, moderately playful guy who loves being around people. Mango trots over to greet everyone who comes his way, stranger or not. He’s also a cuddler and is happy to settle in for a nap on a warm lap (or chest if you’re horizontal). He likes being carried around and is quick to purr. Mango enjoys being petted, but like many cats, lets you know when he has had enough. The same goes with playing. He chases a mouse on a string for a while or bats a ball around the floor with you, but then walks away like he has better things to do! Mango can get a little over stimulated when petting or when you walk by he may grab your leg. This tells us he needs plenty of stimulation - activity around him, toys to play with and a kitty friend. Mango loves his cat tree and spends hours on the top perch napping or looking out the window. He also loves running water and likes to stand outside the bathroom to let you know he wants in - so he can jump up on the counter and drink while not caring that he is immersing his head in the water getting soaking wet! What Type of Home Mango Needs Mango needs a home with multiple people who are available to hang out with him. He is not demanding, but likes to be near people. Like most young male cats, Mango needs a like-minded male kitty to bond and play with. Mango sometimes gently nips or grabs when letting you know he has had enough petting or playing or tries to get your attention. He would likely do fine with older cat-savvy older kids (over about 12 years of age), but no young children now or in the future. Where Mango Came From Mango was a stray kitty who was trying to get inside an office building when a kind woman encountered him outdoors. Of course, this kitty - only about 6 months old at the time - had no business being outdoors. She brought him indoors for safekeeping and when nobody claimed him, he was transferred to SPCA's care.PLEASE NOTE:  we only adopt to residents of the DC metro area, which includes DC, Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties in MD, and Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, and Loudoun Counties in VA. Please see our adoption guidelines at  https://spcanova.org/about-us/adoption-policies/. September 8, 2026, 5:04 pm
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Champ

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Arlington, VA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Champ's Personality DOB: 1/2025 Meet Champ...a playful, affectionate, talkative brown tabby with golden eyes! What’s not to fall in love with? Be prepared for a kitty who follows you around and plops down next to you. Not to worry...if you are wondering where he has wandered off to in your home, just call his name and he's back to you in an instant.  Champ loves being around people - he greets you when you come home and even says hello to your guests! He loves being petted and showing you his belly. Champ also thrives on interactive playtime - especially chasing string toys, carrying little balls around in his mouth, and batting toys around. He snuggles with you in bed at night and is good about sleeping through most of the night. What Type of Home Champ Needs Champ needs a home where he gets plenty of people time. He's a young playful male cat who needs stimulation...interactive play, brushing, and ongoing interaction. He's social, playful and full of personality - an ideal companion for people who want an engaging cat. We haven't seen him interact with kids but he would likely do fine with kids who know how to interact with cats (about 8 years of age or older). We also think Champ would thrive in a home with another young playful male cat. He had a few brief interactions with the older cats in his first foster home with the woman who rescued him from outdoors. Her cats are elderly and not receptive to other cats...but Champ was persistent in wanting to interact with them. Where Champ Came From Champ was a stray kitty found outdoors crying for food and affection. Although he ran right up to the woman who found him, he was also very scared and would hide after eating or hearing a loud noise. He clearly didn't belong outdoors. Now safely indoors, with all of his vetting completed, he's a happy boy loving a good indoor-only life.PLEASE NOTE:  we only adopt to residents of the DC metro area, which includes DC, Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties in MD, and Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, and Loudoun Counties in VA. Please see our adoption guidelines at  https://spcanova.org/about-us/adoption-policies/. September 8, 2026, 5:04 pm
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Gina (and Lola)

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Arlington, VA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Note: Gina is paired up with Lola (posted separately). They are a bonded pair and will be adopted out together. Gina's Personality DOB: March 15, 2026 Gina is an adorable and unique girl - only 20 percent of orange cats are female. This friendly girl doesn't have a care in the world. She likes to talk up a storm and greets you with her meows - telling you about her day. Gina is also extremely active - she loves exploring, racing around and interacting with people. She is also very good at playing with toys on her own - toy mice and balls that she bats around - and responding to battery operated toys.  Gina is also very affectionate and loves being petted once she has slowed down from playtime. When she's in a quieter mood, Gina is very loving. She curls up in your lap or next to you to entice you to give her lots of affection. It can be hard to sleep at night or take a nap with her by your side because she has a very loud purr! But once she falls asleep, Gina quiets down as she drifts off into kitten slumberland. What Type of Home Gina Needs Gina needs a home with plenty of room to roam around. This girl also needs a home ideally with more than one person - a family with older kids would be ideal (about 10 years or older) as she is quite rambunctious. Gina is being fostered with Lola - the girls are now buddies and need to be adopted as a pair.  Where Gina Came From Gina came into our care from a loving family who could no longer care for her.PLEASE NOTE:  we only adopt to residents of the DC metro area, which includes DC, Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties in MD, and Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, and Loudoun Counties in VA. Please see our adoption guidelines at  https://spcanova.org/about-us/adoption-policies/. September 8, 2026, 5:04 pm

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SPCA of Northern Virginia

P.O. Box 100220, Arlington, VA 22210

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Rescuzilla - Northern VA, D.C.

Arlington, VA 22204

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Maine Coon Rescue - VA

Arlington, VA 22207

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Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

5159 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207

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Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation

Arlington, VA 22205

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Daisy's Legacy

Arlington, VA 22206

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Home Alone Feline Rescue

Arlington, VA 22206

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Animal Welfare League of Arlington

2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA 22206

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