Turkish Angora kittens & cats in Herndon, Virginia

DISCLOSURE: The adoptable pets in our program are still in the care and custody of owners who wish to re-home their pet. Owners have enlisted Rescue Well to provide marketing and screening of applicants as a service, free of charge. All fees and adoption conditions are determined by the owner. We advise that adopters do not send payment or deposits for pets prior to adopting.  ***** Artie is 6yo, weighs 7.8lbs, is spayed, is up to date on her vaccines, is microchipped; FeLV/FIV status unknown.  Artie's guardian adds:   "She is fully DEAF (since birth) and needs a home that will be accommodating and respectful of her.  I found her as a stray kitten in 2018 and have been with her since.  She is very loving, sweet, kind, playful, interactive with other humans, and explorative.  However, she does not do well so far with other animals.  She may warm up to them though; she has never been around other cats or dogs for long enough to see if she becomes nicer to them.  She loves the outdoors, but I don't let her go out alone/unsupervised because she is deaf.  She likes to go for walks with me in a cat backpack and watching birds and squirrels.  She is used to and has no problem wearing a harness with a location tracker on her.  She has never been forced to eat on a schedule.  I leave a massive amount of food out and she eats whenever she wants.  She prefers to drink from moving water, so I have a water fountain for her.  Artie is alone in the home 8+ hours 3-4 days/week.  She goes wherever she wants during the day and during the night; she likes to sleep next to you, but she sometimes bites at night to play with you.  She also dislikes/fears water, rain, or in the bathroom.  She loves car trips; she can be outside her cat backpack, but I think she feels more secure inside it.  She is used to long road trips where we have her kitty litter in the back.  She walks around the car and uses her litter box as she needs to." Artie's guardian explains why she has made the difficult decision to rehome her:  "I am joining the US Foreign Service and am moving broad.  I am looking to rehome her in a calm, safe, and loving environment." Bite/Scratch/Lunge/Attack Incident:  In June 2023, in Bristow, VA, Artie bit her guardian; the bite broke the skin. animal control was involved, and medical intervention was required.  She also likes to play bite, scratch, and attack/hunt your legs, feet, arms and head.  Artie's guardian explains the circumstances under which Artie bit her:     "I was holding her outside while watering the plants.  She is usually very good outside supervised and loves being outside.  But this time she got spooked by the water and tried to run away.  She wasn't wearing her harness and tracking device and our neighbor had a dog that had a history of killing cats, so I didn't want to let her go (she liked to climb the fence into their yard).  I was scared she'd get lost or attacked by the dog.  So when she freaked out about the water, I dropped the hose and didn't let Artie run away like she wanted since she got scared of the water.  As I was trying to run into the house to let her down, she bit me very very hard to try and get away.  My husband heard me screaming and came out and was able to safely dislodge Artie from my hand and put her inside.  I iced my hand, but it swelled up 3 times its normal size.  I went to urgent care and they told me to go to the emergency room to get antibiotics via IV.  It was expensive, but I fully recovered quickly.  It was a terrible mistake on my part and not that of my sweet cat.  She just got spooked and I wouldn't put her down.  Since it is mandatory reporting, the police came to the house to 'interview' our cat and it went well.  Nothing further was required."   Artie's guardian offers a brief a medical history:  "She is FULLY DEAF since birth." Artie's guardian states the following regarding children:  Artie hasn't lived with children, so her guardian doesn't recommend her living with children, stating... "She has been around children guests inside my home and she does very well with them.  She plays and is gentle.  But I am not sure how she would do if they play rough, she may bite or attack them hard as well as a form of play.  She just doesn't know her own strength." Artie's guardian states the following regarding dogs:  Artie hasn't lived with dogs, so her guardian doesn't recommend her living with dogs, stating... "My cat has not really ever been around dogs.  We visited a household with a dog in it for a few days once, and we just kinds kept them apart.  My cat will either run and hide from the dog or hiss/swipe at them." Artie's guardian states the following regarding cats:  Arties hasn't lived with cats, so her guardian doesn't recommend her living with cats, stating "She was very mean to a guest kitten we had at our house once.  She hisses and is aggressive towards other cats".   Artie's guardian describes her as: Very active Playful Friendly Likes to be touched Affectionate Independent Always at your side Likes men Likes women Artie's guardian describes her ideal future home: "I'd prefer to rehome her with someone who already knows how to care for cats because she has a tendency to bite hard, attack you while you sleep (she is playing, but she doesn't realize her own strength) and enjoys meowing loudly frequently throughout the night (hasn't changed in 6 years so far).  Therefore, anyone who cares for her will need to be aware of this and still be able/willing to care for her lovingly and unconditionally.  I think Artie would do best in a household as the only pet." Rehoming Fee:  None Location:  Gainesville, VA/Washington, DC - NOTE:  Guardian states she "will drive a fair distance if someone will truly care well for my baby".  ***** ADOPTION PROCESS  1. If you are interested in ADOPTING me, please CLICK HERE:  ADOPT ME 2. When your application is received, a Placement Manager will do a basic screening. Applications will be forwarded to the owner for further screening and continuation in the adoption process.  3. Please give us 48-72 hours for a Placement Manager to respond after you submit your application. If it has been longer than that, please email:  rescuewellrehome@gmail.com PLEASE NOTE: We provide ALL of the information we have on this pet, here on this page, in its entirety from the pet's owner. For more on how our process works, please read our DISCLOSURE.   IMPORTANT: By completing an adoption application, you consent to Rescue Well screening your application, contacting your references, and forwarding your application to the pet owner for further consideration. All adoption decisions are determined by the owner.     October 26, 2024, 4:20 pm

More details coming soon.  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/volunteerApril 17, 2025, 12:16 pm

Hi! My name is Calypso and I am waiting for my “forever” home. My owners had to surrender me because they were moving and couldn’t take me with them. I had lived with them since I was just a kitten, so don’t understand why they left me behind, from the only home I had ever known. I am very afraid of new things/places/people, so may growl, hiss and scratch until I get to know and trust you. My foster mom tried very hard to get to know me for almost a month before I finally trusted her enough to come out from my covered bed (my “safe space”) and let her pet me and love me. Multiple times throughout the day, she sat with me and patiently talked to me while I either ignored her or growled and hissed at her from inside the covered bed and scratched her hand when she tried to pet me anyway, but she persisted, and it paid off. Now, I love to come out and be petted/rubbed! She tells me how much she loves me and I purr my love back. When I have had enough, I head back inside my bed for some “me time.” You “cat-savvy” people know what I mean! So far, I haven’t let my foster mom pick me up and I haven’t climbed up in her lap, but I like to lay next to her to be petted. I don’t think I’m actually shy, but I am reserved, and take time to warm up to new situations. When she needs to move me so she can clean my room, she carries me to the other room in the covered bed and I am fine with that – I don’t even try to jump out. I have a Comfort Zone diffuser where I hang out and “stress and anxiety” drops in my water since I have had a tough time adjusting to this new life, but I hope I won’t need it once I am settled in my “forever” home. I’m a big girl, and to be perfectly honest, I admit I am a bit on the chunky side, even though I don’t think I eat too much. I only like dry food served in a shallow bowl or on a plate – I’ve been eating Purina One Tender Selects Blend (Salmon) since coming to Fancy Cats and Dogs Rescue and I like that because it has real salmon! My foster mom has tried several kinds of canned food to see if I would eat it, but I am not at all interested. I don’t even like Temptations treats much, but do enjoy catnip! I drink my water well and use the litter box like a good girl. I also like to use my scratching post, but I don’t play with toys, but maybe I just need more time. My foster mom has 3 young cats and, while they are very interested in getting to know me, I am not too interested in getting to know them, so growl at them to keep them from getting too close to me, which they respect. I have always been the only cat and prefer to keep it that way. Although I still spend a lot of time snoozing in my covered bed (which I love because it makes me feel safe), I come out when my foster mom calls my name - I wiggle out of the bed and come over for pets. Now that I trust her, I especially love to have my head and chin petted/scratched, purring all the while, and getting whole body rub-downs, except don’t much like having my feet touched. Maybe not immediately, but once I get to know you, you can even rub my belly! Because of the other cats at my foster house, I choose to stay in the bathroom instead of exploring the rest of the house. However, once I get settled into my new home - where I am the queen of my domain - I know that I will enjoy exploring, but please be patient with me. It has been a tough few months for me and it will likely take a bit of time for me to come around, but it will be worth it because I have lots of love to give and will be a perfect addition to your family. Adoption fee: $100, 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 14, 2025, 6:17 pm

Hi! My name is Lous, I am a huge love bug with an adorable little chirp! I enjoy the company of people and other animals. I love to be petted, brushed, and play with string, wand, and catnip toys. I am a great companion, if you are retired or work from home, I will be there to keep your lap warm all day. If you have a busy schedule, I am perfectly content to sit in a sunny window and watch the world go by and nap while waiting for you to come home and tell me about your day. I will keep you company following you around and sit beside you when it's time to rest. Check out this video for how cute it is! (copy-paste this link into a new window) - Lous is so cute!. The Fancy Cats people say my belly is a bit too round and I sort of waddle when I walk, which makes me even more endearing. If you are looking for an affectionate bestie, I'm your guy!  If you would like to see more videos of me and some of my friends (some have been adopted), check out my mom's foster page https://www.instagram.com/shannysfosters/   Adoption fee : $200 Included in adoption: 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/volunteerApril 16, 2025, 2:25 pm