American Shorthair kittens & cats in Alexandria, Virginia

Carly is a very sweet 15 year old lady. I have had her since she was 9 months old. She's been through a number of moves around the country and a few new doggy additions to the family. We are moving to Hawaii and unfortunately are not able to find a housing situation that will allow her to come along. I am also nervous about the impact a move of that sort will have on her health. While she is still a happy cat, at her most recent vet visit they discovered a heart murmur and the beginning signs of kidney disease. I would love for her to spend her golden years in a loving home with people that will spoil her. She has definitely slowed down as she aged and prefers to spend most of her time napping in the sun. She has lived with 3 small but high energy dogs for a few years, and isn't afraid to stand her ground and show who is boss. Please note, while currently located in Alexandria VA, after May 3rd she will be in Pittsburgh, PA for a time if not adopted before then.

Mercury is such a sweet girl - she has the perfect cat face. She is very vocal especially when she is ready to eat! Her brother Lunar adores her and constantly checks to make sure she’s ok. Mercury and Lunar are ready for their forever home!

Kassie is your classical spunky orange cat. She’s very vocal and attentive to her owner. Kassie has always been with her sister Kallie. They are needing to be rehomed due to divorce.

Kallie is a major sweetheart and loves to be near her owner. She is a little skittish. She has always been with her sister Kassie who is smaller than her.

Oni is a wonderful, well-behaved former stray. He quite literally moved into our house on his own - we weren't even leaving food out for him or anything. We've been looking after him for about a year, but our senior cat despises him and shows no signs of coming around. So rather than having two miserable cats, we thought it best to go ahead and rehome Oni. He's litterbox trained and partially harness trained (he's used to the harness, but we haven't tried the leash yet). He's a full-grown adult, but probably under 5 years old going by his playfulness. We haven't seen him with dogs or kids, but he wishes our senior cat would play with him, so I know he'd enjoy a house at least with other cats (who don't hate him). He comes when called and would probably take well to more training. He's very food & play motivated. I'd rather he not be a barn cat, but he'd be great at it - he's a proven mouser. He was TNR-ed, so he's fixed and has had his shots, though I don't know how long ago that was.

I raised this Cat from a Kitten. He’s proactive playful and friendly. It hurts my heart to say goodbye to him but I’ll be moving back with my family and my mother is highly allergic. He’s smart, cuddly and deserves a good home.

Leyla's Personality Beauty and brains, sweet and sassy. This little charmer, whose nickname is "Miss Bean," will win you over in no time. Although not a lap cat (so far!), she's always close by laying next to you. Just provide a nice, soft fleece blanket. Leyla is super friendly and enjoys being brushed. She will reward you with soft purrs and gentle head butts. Leyla is becoming more playful each day in her new foster home after all of her six kittens have been adopted. She is learning to be a kitten again after giving being a mom at just 9 months of age. Leyla goes nuts over a catnip-filled pillow. She showed off her first "zoomies" around the house the other day. And she chases just about anything that moves. Miss Bean won't wake you up for breakfast, but waits until you pet her while she stands on your chest, giving you the days loudest purr. She loves to sleep on a soft blanket on the bed at night and occasionally chases your toes under the covers. Her favorite things are catnip toys, getting brushed and showing off her trick sitting on command for treats. If Leyla can’t find you, she lets out a little meow, and comes running when you call. She loves people, and is not shy at all. She is a perfect little companion. What Type of Home Leyla Needs This sweet, sassy girl needs a home where people are around for her to hang out with. She is not demanding, but likes to be near people. Leyla likes to be in charge of her territory and needs to be the only pet - no other cats or dogs in her forever home. Leyla can get a little over-stimulated and nip your hands or feet when she feels unsettled - so no young children now or in the future. An older, cat-savvy child would be fine. This behavior has subsided in her new foster home now that she is settled in. Where Leyla Came From Leyla was rescued from outdoors by a kind man who found her abandoned in a park just one week before giving birth to six healthy kittens (all adopted). She was such a sweet, nurturing mama. Now its time for Leyla to have a home of her own.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/. April 24, 2024, 12:21 am

Rehoming Two Very Affectionate Cats I am faced with the difficult decision of finding a new home for my two sweetheart cats. They are two years old and from the same litter. Healthy, neutered, and up-to-date on vaccines. Due to financial circumstances, I am moving in with my family, where there is a dog that is aggressive towards cats. To ensure their safety and well-being, I am seeking a kind, safe, and loving home where they can continue to thrive together. Please see the attached photos. If you are interested in providing a forever home for Moose and Bao, or if you know of someone who might be, please reach out to me at the email provided. Your kindness and assistance in spreading the word are greatly appreciated. Gratefully, Isabel

Little Bear Cub got his name bc he is the largest in the litter, sleeps the most and had a cute little belly for first 8 weeks! He is very sweet and a bit reserved; loves attention but you generally need to go to him and he’ll greet you with a cute little bum wiggle… just like his mama’s. He loves to play and is the giant giant of the litter. He is the last kitten that needs to be homed and it’s my strong preference that mama and LBC go together. Mama (Noiree) was a stray that gave birth on my porch. She is only about 2 yrs and is just wonderful - with a fun and quirky personality. But due to environmental hazards - I am not able to keep her long term as she is definitely an inside/outside cat and will thrive the best in that situation. A home with a good sized yard - in a residential neighborhood would be the most ideal so she can go outside from time to time. Mama and LBC are bonded and will make great company for each other. Please see Noiree’s profile for more info about her.

Noiree was a stray I fed outside for many months and she ended up giving birth to several kittens on my porch in Dec. I took them inside for the winter where she has been adapting to inside life while taking incredible care of her kittens. Noiree is about 2 years ago. She is not yet a lap cat but loves to sit close by and loves to be petted. With proper care and love- she is now just stunning - beautiful coat, healthy weight and has a cute personality. She is very much an indoor/outdoor cat and will thrive in a home with a yard, not near a busy street where she can go in and out at some points in the day. She does not wander too far but needs to ‘smell the roses’. She can be a bit fearful of loud noises and will take some time to warm up to visitors and strangers. Due to many environmental hazards near my house, I am not able to keep her unfortunately. Also, she must be adopted along with her kitten- Bear Cub - whom she is very close and bonded with. Please see his page for more info.

Xander is the sweetest boy cat I have ever met or owned! He loves his mom and thoroughly enjoys spending time with guests. He was born in a barn Feb 5th, 2023 and came to me April2023. He is very playful, curious and at times mischievous. He is a big boy, about 15lbs, and has a hard time playing gently with his older sister. He loves to cuddle up in a lap or wherever he can to be near you! He has never roamed outside but loves being on the balcony and I believe he would be a great indoor/outdoor cat. He has never been around any dogs, so I am not sure how that relationship would blossom, but he does love to play so a pet that is very active and close to his size or bigger might be a good match. I would like him to be in a home with an owner that loves to give/receive affection and where he has plenty of room to explore and play.