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Fancy Cats & Dogs is a nonprofit organization run by volunteers, with the purpose of rehoming cats that need it. A lot of these cats have been through hard times, so we do our best to make sure to match up every cat with the right human(s) for them. We are a 501(c)(3) charity and our money comes from donations so anything that you can do to help is immensely appreciated (United Way #98772)

The Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team is a passionate leader in the animal rescue community with over 20 years experience. Founded in 1997 by Cathy Awad, Fancy Cats now has four PetSmart Adoption Centers and 150+ volunteers. Our mission is to end needless euthanasia at shelters in the National Capital area by rescuing and finding suitable lifetime homes for our cats & dogs, promoting spaying and neutering, and educating the public on responsible pet ownership. Since our inception in 1997, we have found loving homes for 15,000+ cats. If you are interested in adopting one of these cats, please fill out the requisite adoption forms located on our website: http://fancycats.org/adoption-information-2/adoption-application

For a list of our adoptable cats & dogs, please check them out on Petfinder! https://www.petfinder.com/fancycats

If you are interested in fostering, please read about Fostering on our Info page:

http://fancycats.org/foster-31

To contact us regarding anything not addressed on this page, or to become a Fancy Cats & Dogs Donor, Volunteer, or for anything else, please email [email protected]. or visit our website https://fancycats.org.

11/05/2026

Meet Tucker — A Gentle, Intelligent Boy With a Heart of Gold! ❤️

Tucker is a handsome 1-year-old Collie mix with a wonderfully sweet and intuitive personality. This special boy seems to understand people almost immediately. From the moment he arrived at his foster home, Tucker showed just how naturally well-mannered he is.

After being transported from a distant shelter, Tucker enjoyed a late-night car ride to his foster home. Once he arrived, he calmly and respectfully explored his new surroundings, found a comfortable spot, and settled in for the night—without a single accident! In fact, Tucker is completely house trained and has been an exceptionally easy boy to have in the home.

Tucker is incredibly affectionate and bonds with his people right away. He loves being with you, but he also understands how to enjoy his own space. He has a quiet, gentle demeanor and seems to have an instinctive understanding of what is expected of him.

And this boy is smart! Tucker learns new commands with ease and genuinely wants to please his person. He quickly figures out what he is allowed to play with and makes good choices. His intelligence and willingness to learn will make him a wonderful companion for someone who enjoys training and building a relationship with their dog.

Tucker is also good with other dogs and would be happy to have a canine friend, provided they are a good match.

If you're looking for a young dog who is affectionate, intelligent, house trained, respectful, and eager to please, Tucker could be the wonderful companion you've been waiting for. He is ready for a family who will appreciate what a truly special boy he is. ❤️

Apply to adopt at fancycats.org

11/05/2026

Hope was brought to our rescue after she was found by a Good Samaritan. She is sweet, energetic, gentle and a complete powerhouse! She was found with a broken tail (that she can still move), and an umbilical hernia which will be repaired during her spay surgery.

Hope will benefit by having another energetic kitten in the household, as she is currently a playful but teething little gremlin 😉 It is unknown as to how she will do with dogs.

Hope thrives on kisses, and has been known to return them as well. She loves to follow you around & will jump on your feet to get your attention! Close attention must be given so that you will not trip on her. The current condition of her tail does not interfere with her ability to play, run or climb in any way.

We are looking for just the right family to adopt little Hope.

Apply to adopt at fancycats.org

11/04/2026

🚨 URGENT FOSTER COMMITMENT NEEDED BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6! 🚨

We need your help finding foster homes for some animals who urgently need a safe place to land. ❤️

If you can open your home to any of these animals, please reach out to
[email protected]!

🐶 1. Young Female Dog (Photo 1)
- Approximately 8–10 months old & about 18 lbs
- Vaccinated and heartworm negative
- Needs to be spayed

🐱 2. Pregnant Momma Cat & Her Kitten (Photos 2–4)
- A pregnant mama cat who also has a kitten from a previous litter
- Owner surrender
- Both need a safe place to stay while they await their next chapter

🐶 3. Two Black & White Puppies (Photos 5–6)
- Approximately 15 weeks old
- Owner surrenders from an accidental litter
- Do NOT need to be fostered together! Each puppy can go to a separate foster home.

🐱 4. Litter of Four Kittens (Photos 7–9)
- Approximately 6–8 weeks old
- Found outside and rescued by a Good Samaritan
- Currently staying in her bathroom, but she cannot keep them long-term

❤️ CAN YOU FOSTER? They urgently need a our help!

📧 If you can foster any of these animals, please email [email protected]

If you can't foster, PLEASE SHARE! Your share may reach the very person who can give one of these animals a safe place to land.

Every foster home makes a difference. Let's get these babies somewhere safe! 🐾

11/04/2026

🐾 DOUBLE THE LOVE, DOUBLE THE TROUBLE! Meet Aniya & Mini! 🐾

💕 Aniya & Mini are a mother-daughter duo who are looking for a place to call HOME! 🏡

You might mistake them for twins because they look so much alike! The easiest way to tell them apart? Mama Aniya has a little more tabby coloring, while Mini has more white. 🤍

🐱 Meet Aniya – The Sweet Mama
Aniya is a calm, gentle girl who deserves a forever home of her own. She’s been waiting for her happily ever after since JULY! She’s done her job raising her baby, and now it’s finally her turn to be someone’s spoiled girl. 💗

🐾 Meet Mini – The Playful Princess
Mini is an energetic, fun-loving kitten who is full of personality! She loves attention, playtime, and, of course, all the cuddles she can get. She’s the perfect little bundle of joy!

These two have so much love to give, and they’re ready to find their forever families.

Whether you’re looking for a calm companion or a playful little best friend, Aniya and Mini have you covered!

✨ Could you be the happy ending they’ve been waiting for?

Please share to help Mama and her baby find their forever homes! Every share brings them one step closer. 🏡💕

Apply to adopt at fancycats.org

11/04/2026

😻 GOT A LITTLE FREE TIME AND A LOT OF LOVE FOR CATS? 😻

Our adoptable kitties at the Manassas Petco on Wellington Road are looking for a few more humans to join their volunteer staff! 🐾

We especially need help Wednesday & Friday mornings, just 1–2 times a month. We also have evening shifts available, which can be a weekly or twice-a-month commitment.

Volunteer shifts include providing fresh food & water, scooping litter, doing light cleaning of the cat condos and most importantly, giving our cats companionship, attention & socialization while they wait for their forever homes. It's a little bit of your time can make a BIG difference for our cats! ❤️

📧 Questions? [email protected]
🐾 Ready to join us? Visit www.fancycats.org/volunteer to complete the volunteer application

11/04/2026

Meet Bella — Your Next Hiking & Adventure Buddy!

Bella is a stunning Husky mix with a zest for life and a heart full of love. When her previous family's lifestyle could no longer keep up with her active nature, Bella found herself looking for a fresh start and the perfect forever home. Now she's ready to find someone who will appreciate everything that makes her so special.

Bella is the ideal blend of adventurous and affectionate. Whether you're looking for a hiking partner, walking companion, road trip buddy, or simply a loyal best friend, she's ready to be by your side. She loves to explore, play, and stay active, but she's just as happy curling up on the couch for some quality cuddle time after a day of fun.

Sweet, outgoing, and incredibly people-oriented, Bella hasn't met a stranger she doesn't like. She has a gentle, loving nature paired with plenty of personality, and she'll happily keep you entertained with her expressive Husky charm. She gets along wonderfully with other dogs and has an easygoing, submissive temperament that helps her fit in well with canine companions.

Bella is well-mannered and eager to be part of the family. She walks beautifully on a leash, rides calmly in the car, and willingly settles into her crate when asked, though she may let out a few protests simply because she'd rather be spending time with her favorite humans.

At around 1 to 3 years old, Bella is the perfect age: past the puppy stage but still full of energy and enthusiasm for life's adventures. If you're searching for a fun-loving, loyal companion who can keep up on the trail, make friends wherever she goes, and then snuggle up beside you at the end of the day, Bella may be the perfect match. She is ready to find an active, loving family that will give her the exercise, companionship, and adventures she's been waiting for.

Apply to adopt at fancycats.org

11/03/2026

🐾 Meet Sally: Your New Best Friend Is Waiting! 🐾

At just 4 months old, Sally is an adorable, playful bundle of joy who is ready to find her forever family! 💕 Even better, her adoption fee has been partially sponsored! 🎉

Sally is currently in that precious “baby giraffe” stage, still growing into her long, lanky legs. 😂 Whether she’s playing fetch, chasing toys, or happily leaping and pouncing around, this girl brings fun wherever she goes!

She’s also one smart pup! Sally is making great progress with potty training and quickly figured out how to use the small doggie door. She’s gaining confidence on walks outside her foster family’s yard, and when she meets neighborhood dogs, she’s made fast friends with pups of all sizes, from small to XL! 🐶❤️

And after all that playing? Sally turns into the ultimate cuddle bug, happily napping with her head right in your lap. 🥰 She’s affectionate, curious, sweet, and ready for a family to grow up with.

✨ Sally’s adoption fee is partially sponsored, so now is the perfect time to give this sweet girl the forever home she deserves! If you think that Sally will complete your family, visit www.fancycats.org/adopt-a-dog to apply.

11/03/2026

🎉 GUMBUS UPDATE: LOCAL CELEBRITY STATUS UNLOCKED! 🎉

Last month, we shared an update from Gumbus’s new family about how wonderfully he was doing. Well... Mr. Gumbus George Butterbean III is back with another update, and he’s clearly been busy! 😹❤️

Gumbus is continuing to thrive AND has become a bit of a local celebrity! 🐱🥳 He’s now the spokes-cat for Cats with FIV for Tip Me Frederick! Tip Me Frederick is a nonprofit dedicated to helping community cats and the people who care for them in Frederick, MD, and surrounding areas through Trap-Neuter-Return-Manage (TNRM), as well as, other support and resources.

Honestly, we’re not surprised. With a name like Gumbus George Butterbean III, greatness was inevitable. 👑

Next up: Dedicated social media pages.
Followed by: Gumbus Fan Club.
Then: Gumbus George Butterbean III for Congress!
Finally: World domination. 😹🐾

We couldn’t be happier to see this special guy living his very best life! 😁 We absolutely LOVE getting updates like this and seeing our former rescue kitties not just loved, but thriving! ❤️🐾

11/03/2026

🆘 HELP KEEP SIERRA OUT OF BOARDING!! URGENT FOSTER NEEDED!! 🆘

❤️ Sierra's current foster will be traveling and we need your help finding this sweet girl a safe place to go. Without a foster home, Sierra will need to stay at a boarding facility and we would love nothing more than to keep her in the comfort of a home.❤️

📩 If you can foster this sweet girl, please email [email protected].

🐾Sierra is approximately 3 years old and 49 pounds of happy, energetic, people-loving personality! She’s enthusiastic, eager to learn, loves attention, and has so much potential to be an amazing companion. Now she just needs someone willing to open their home to her while she waits for her forever family.

🏠 Can you foster Sierra?
📩 Email [email protected]
📱 Text/Call 703-674-9463

Can’t foster? PLEASE SHARE! The right foster may be just one share away. 🐾❤️

Address

Fairfax, VA

Website

http://www.fancycats.org/, https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/70407-fancy-cats-dogs-rescue-team-inc-herndon-virginia

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