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4Paws Rescue Team, Inc. Cat rescue in Merrifield, VA

The 4Paws Rescue Team is a nonprofit community-based all volunteer organization that takes in neglected, abandoned, abused and unwanted cats and kittens. Cats rescued by 4Paws receive vaccines and appropriate veterinary care before being adopted into permanent, loving homes. An animal rescued by 4Paws will never be euthanized except out of medical necessity.

Additionally, 4Paws is dedicated to supporting the management of populations and improving the health of feral cat colonies. 4Paws volunteers also hold seminars in local schools to teach children the importance of responsible pet care.

4Paws is a qualified public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions are fully tax deductible as allowed by law. A copy of our FY2005 annual report may be viewed by clicking here.

The 4Paws Rescue Team participates in the Combined Federal Campaign and Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign. Federal Government workers can contribute to 4Paws through payroll deductions by designating #34517. Virginia State Employees may contribute through their payroll by designating #200063.

Contact —
Email info@fourpaws.org
Phone (703) 715-6369
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Address
P.O. Box 2908
Merrifield, VA 22116
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Adoptable pets at 4Paws Rescue Team, Inc.

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Coconut Hyattsville (Bonded w/Starfish Hyattsville)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Merrifield, VA
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Starfish Hyattsville (Bonded w/Coconut Hyattsville)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Merrifield, VA
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Sunshine Hyattsville

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Merrifield, VA
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Fortune Rockbridge

Siamese

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
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Moca Reynoso (Bonded w/Vega Reynoso)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 mo
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Budapest Hyattsville (bonded w/Indy Hyattsville)

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 4 mos
Merrifield, VA
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Indy Hyattsville (bonded w/Budapest Hyattsville)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Merrifield, VA
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Woodstock WV

Russian Blue

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Rescue FAQs

Adopting rescued cats and kittens to Northern Virginia, Washington D. C., and Maryland communities.

Additional adoption info

At the adoption fairs, if you meet a kitten or cat that you want to adopt, you will be asked to complete an application and contract and leave a check for the adoption fee ($120 for an adult or $145 for un-neutered kitten of which $50 is a deposit that is refunded after you provide 4Paws proof of sterilization). We ask that you pay the adoption fee up front at the fairs in order to “put a hold” on the cat until your application is processed. If your application is not approved, your check is returned to you.

Neither cats nor kittens are sent to their new homes on the day of the fair. It usually takes 4-5 days to process the application before the cat can go to his or her adoptive home. Pre-approval is an option, though. To accelerate the adoption process, you can fax a completed application and contract to us at 703-560-9795 a few days before the fair. Adoption Applications are available on this website.

Adoption application

https://fourpaws.org/adopt-a-cat/adoption-application-contract/

https://fourpaws.org/donate/

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