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Cats in Washington looking for their fur-ever homes

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Published on July 16, 2019
Cats in Washington looking for their fur-ever homesPhotos: Petfinder

Interested in adopting a pet — or just taking a peek at some lovable kitties near you? There are dozens of deserving cats up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Washington.

Animal shelters work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of cats currently available for adoption.

(Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.)


Fizzy, domestic longhair

Fizzy is a female domestic longhair cat currently housed at City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties.

She has had all of her shots, and she's spayed. She has also mastered her house-training etiquette.

From Fizzy's current caretaker:

Fuzzy Fizzy loves everyone she meets and just wants to snuggle up with them. Even the dog. She's so calm, gentle, very confident and trusting. She gets along great with the resident cat and knows when to be friends and when to give space.

Apply to adopt Fizzy today at Petfinder.

Skipper, domestic shorthair

Skipper is a male domestic shorthair cat currently residing at City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties.

Skipper is neutered and vaccinated. No need to worry: He's already house-trained.

Notes from Skipper's caretakers:

Skipper is a feisty, sweet boy. As soon as you get home, he will beg you to pick him up, after which he will sweetly nuzzle your face. He has tons of energy and will run after any laser, string toy or mice.

Read more about Skipper on Petfinder.

Pema, domestic shorthair

Pema is a charming female domestic shorthair cat being cared for at City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties.

Pema gets along well with other cats. She has mastered her house-training etiquette, and she has been spayed and vaccinated.

Pema's current caretakers say:

Pema and her buddy Tara were rescued together. They are loads of fun and would love to be adopted together, but it's not a requirement. 

Apply to adopt Pema today at Petfinder.

Tara, domestic shorthair

Tara is an adorable female domestic shorthair cat staying at City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties.

Tara is the life of the party — she gets along well with other cats. She has been spayed, and she has all her shots. She has also mastered her house-training etiquette.

Here's what Tara's friends at City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties think of her:

Tara and her buddy Pema were rescued together. They are loads of fun and would love to be adopted together. 

Read more about Tara on Petfinder.

Maxwell, domestic shorthair

Maxwell is a male domestic shorthair cat in the care of City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties.

Maxwell is already neutered, vaccinated and house-trained.

Read more about how to adopt Maxwell on Petfinder.

Jethro, domestic longhair

Jethro is a sweet male domestic longhair cat currently residing at City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties.

He is already house-trained, has all of his shots and is neutered.

From Jethro's current caretaker:

Cats like Jethro don't come around often. Jethro wants nothing more than a nice lap to lay on and a few toys to chase around the house. He would love to have a canine buddy to pal around with, but if not, he'd be happy on his own too.

Apply to adopt Jethro today at Petfinder.

Cooper, domestic shorthair

Cooper is a winsome female domestic shorthair cat currently housed at City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties.

She is spayed and vaccinated. Good news: She is already house-trained.

Apply to adopt Cooper today at Petfinder.


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