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Skunk

American Shorthair

Male, Senior
Arlington, VA
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Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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I adopted Skunk about 1.5 years ago, from the Humane Society in Oklahoma City. His profile said he was approximately 12 years old at the time. When I picked him up, he was hiding in his room. Upon arrival at my home (with one other female cat) I kept him separated in my guest room. Each day I went in to try to pet him and give him attention, but he never received it well. Once I allowed him to have free range of my home, he continued to hide under the bed, only coming out at night to use the litter box and eat. My female cat was not and still is not fond of him. Since my husband and I moved to Virginia we put her in our bedroom at night to allow Skunk to come out and be a cat. We believe he will do best as the only animal in the home, with someone who is quieter. He will most likely start to come out during the day and be more social!

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Sassafras Swirl

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Washington, DC
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Not good with kids, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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This sweet, silly, and "Sassy Man" is looking for a home of his own with no other pets or kids. He's a shy guy with anxiety who would love a pet parent(s) who can relate, and show him patience. He's made HUGE strides, and I know as an only pet he would blossom! He lets me give him kisses now and is close to being OK with getting picked up. This obviously former house cat arrived at my door in Nov 2023. He was emaciated and wasn't going to make it. I started feeding him, fell in love with him, and brought him inside. Sassafras had perineal urethrostomy surgery in Dec 2024 after a bad feline lower urinary tract disease episode. That, a urinary tract diet, and being separated from my other cats, has resolved his issues. I have 3 cats and he is bullied by one of them. Yes, I've "tried it all" and nothing has worked. For his health, I keep him separated, but it breaks my heart and I know he misses sleeping on my bed and being out and about in the house.

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Aries

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Washington, DC
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Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Rehoming my cat, he does not get along with other animals (tolerates them) but ultimately fights with dogs and cats and is quite territorial. Black Male ~5 years old, 10-13lbs Neutered, microchipped Requires Urinary Prescription Diet** (i can give you the prescription), up to date on Rabies and FVRCP Vaccines. The cat is super cuddly and gets along well with humans. Doesnt freak out if he’s picked up or in a carrier. Isn’t really a troublemaker in terms of house etiquette, just has a history of bladder infection and a kidney blockage (hence the prescription diet). He truly just needs to be in a home by himself to be happy.

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Omar

American Shorthair

Male, Senior
Washington, DC
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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This is Omar and don't let the picture fool you. His is a pretty big boy and weighs close to 20 lbs. We adopted him from a stray cat shelter in Baltimore. Born and raised in the mean streets of West Baltimore, Omar is named after the iconic character from "The Wire". He survived 6-7 years in one of the roughest part of the city before being given to a shelter where we adopted him. He is a great companion and loves to sit right next to you as you watch TV. Omar isn't really much of a lap cat but will definite try to sit right in between you and a family member on the couch during a movie. He is great around kids and will never bite or scratch them or you. He also gets along fine with other cats but is also fine if he is the only pet. Having spent all those years in the hood, Omar has no interest in going back outside so you wont have to worry about him running outside if you leave the door open too long.

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Sunflower

American Shorthair

Female, Young
Washington, DC
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Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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My cats name is sunflower and she’s 1 years old. she’s shy and sweet. she was born in the house and she hides from kids at first but when she gets used to them she is sweet . She doesn’t like being touched sometimes but she&really playful and she recently had a baby.

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Tui

American Shorthair

Male, Young
Washington, DC
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Not good with kids, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Tui started showing up on our back porch several times a day. He was very friendly and clearly socialized so we took him in. Unfortunately, with our 2 kids and 3 other cats, it's just too chaotic for him. He might be ok with older kids or cats who mostly leave him alone. He is young, the vet said 1-2, but very chill. Tui loves to snuggle up next people while they game or read. He also loves Churu and sitting on windowsills. He is a big guy and needs a larger open front litterbox - we have a spare. All fees will be donated to an animal charity, I just want to make sure he goes to a committed home.

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American Shorthair shelters & rescues in Arlington, Virginia

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for American Shorthair kittens in Arlington, Virginia. Browse these American Shorthair rescues and shelters below.

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11.9 miles

Tiny Cat Animal Rescue

Oakton, VA 22124

Pet Types: cats

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14.5 miles

LOVEPAWS

Rockville, MD 20853

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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18.3 miles

Animal Welfare League-Montgomery County

12 Park Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Pet Types: cats

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26.4 miles

Well Placed Pet (Rescue Well)

All pets are still with owners., Baltimore, MD 21045

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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26.5 miles

Hatton Animal Rescue Foundation

Glenelg, MD 21737

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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40.4 miles

Needs Must Cats

Pikesville, MD 21208

Pet Types: cats

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41 miles

Eternal Hugs Cat Rescue and Sanctuary

PO Box 793, King George, VA 22485

Pet Types: cats

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41.8 miles

The Feline Rescue Association

Owings Mills, MD 21117

Pet Types: cats

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