4Paws Rescue Team

Saving Lives, Four Paws at a Time

At 4Paws Rescue Team, we provide safe, loving foster homes for homeless cats and kittens while they await their forever families. As a volunteer-run, no-kill rescue, we depend on your financial gifts and material donations to deliver vital veterinary care, conduct adoption events, and carry out rescue operations.

96¢ of every dollar goes directly to these cats and kittens in need.

Adopt a Senior 4Paws Cat

Senior cats often slip under the radar, but they make wonderful, loyal companions, ready to share calm companionship and heartfelt purrs with someone willing to open their home and heart.

At 4Paws, senior pets bring unique benefits:

Already trained & independent — All are litter-box ready and have settled eating habits.
Calmer, more relaxed companions — With lower energy levels than kittens, they’re often content with cuddles, naps & gentle play.
Predictable personality — Their temperament is established, making it easier to find a cat who fits your home and lifestyle.
You’re making a meaningful difference — Senior cats are adopted less often and giving one a loving home means giving them their best chapter yet.

In the filter, Select Age Group, then Senior.

4Paws Rescue Team Facebook Feed

Cover for 4Paws Rescue Team

4Paws Rescue Team

4Paws Rescue Team

4Paws Rescue Team

8 hours ago

This sweet, high-energy girl is the total package. Melon is wonderful with people, gentle with kids, and has done well integrating with other cats. She’s confident, social, and loves being part of the action. Playtime is her specialty. She has serious kitten energy and can happily play for hours. Tug-of-war is one of her favorite games and she is surprisingly strong for her size. When the wand toy comes out, she drops into her signature pounce stance and launches with impressive speed and precision. She’s an adorable little hunter with big athletic talent.When she’s not chasing her “prey,” she’s incredibly cuddly and affectionate. She bonds closely with her people and will let you know when you leave the room with a loud, opinionated meow. She loves company and will thrive in a home where she gets attention, playtime, and snuggles.DC Metro area / Meet her Saturday at the Fairfax Petco Adoption Fair!https://fourpaws.org/ ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook

4Paws Rescue Team

2 weeks ago

Meet Angel – A Lap-Loving Purr Machine 🐾Angel’s story began in Temple Hills, where he was humanely trapped as part of a TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) project. After spending a few months outside, Angel made it very clear that he preferred the comforts of indoor life, and happily retired from street life for good.Angel currently lives in a home with other cats. He is either friendly or politely indifferent toward them, but unfortunately not all of them treat him with the same kindness. With slow, proper introductions, he could be a wonderful, laid-back companion to another gentle kitty. He would also be perfectly content as an only cat, soaking up all the love for himself.Angel is extremely affectionate and interactive. He loves sitting on laps and will happily climb up to be close to his person. One of his most charming features is his impressively loud purr—especially when you’re scratching under his chin while he’s cozy on your lap. It’s his special way of showing just how happy he is.Angel is: Neutered, Microchipped, Negative for FIV and FeLV, Up to date on all vaccinations. If you’re looking for a sweet, devoted companion with a big heart and an even bigger purr, Angel may be your perfect match. 💛DC Metro area / https://fourpaws.org/ ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook

4Paws Rescue Team

2 weeks ago

Nero is a calm, stately girl with a quiet presence and a truly gentle soul. Despite being named after a famously chaotic Roman emperor, she couldn’t be more different—Nero is thoughtful, steady, and quietly affectionate in her own understated way.She arrived in foster care in September 2024 as a pregnant mama and went on to raise seven kittens, all of whom have since been adopted. She was a patient, devoted mother, and now that her job is done, it’s finally Nero’s turn to be someone’s cherished companion.Nero has been living in a busy, cat-centered foster home with a steady rotation of foster kittens and four resident cats. She adjusts easily to the activity and gets along well with other cats, though her laid-back nature sometimes allows her to fade gently into the background rather than demand attention. She enjoys being petted and brushed, usually after you make the first move.Nero prefers to be close by instead of right in the middle of things—content to share space with her people and feline friends while maintaining a sense of dignity and independence. Every now and then, she’ll surprise you by hopping into a lap or curling up in bed, just long enough to remind you she’s been quietly watching all along.DC Metro area / https://fourpaws.org/ ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook

4Paws Rescue Team

2 weeks ago

Are you looking for an amazing kitty companion?! Then Solstice may be your guy!Solstice is a big boy, all dressed up in a fancy tuxedo! For being so young, he's a pretty chill cat. He's a great companion because he's always happy to be near his humans; he's a big fan of belly rubs, too! Although he doesn't typically seek out affection, he turbo purrs when affection comes to him. Solstice loves to play, too, and occasionally gets the zoomies and likes to run through a cat tunnel! Sometimes he plays fetch, too!Solstice is great with meeting new people and should adjust quickly to a new household. He likes other cats and liked the dog in his foster home. He'll do great with other pets using proper introduction techniques.Solstice was born Jan 2023, is neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, tested negative for FIV & FeLV and has been microchipped. ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook

4Paws Rescue Team

2 weeks ago

The more fosters we have, the more cats we can rescue!https://fourpaws.org/foster/ ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook

4Paws Rescue Team

3 weeks ago

🩷🩶Foster needed! Koshka would love to escape the vet's office where she has been in boarding. Koshka is extremely playful and loves chasing things, especially small soft toys, hair bands, and cat nip toys. She sometimes plays fetch with smaller toys. She is fairly active when she's not sleeping. She has never been much of a lap cat but enjoys being near the action at all times, especially looking out windows.Koshka must be adopted as an only pet. She would do best in a home with no young children. DC Metro area. https://fourpaws.org/foster/ ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook

Stray and Feral Cats

Found a stray or feral cat in Fairfax County? Help is available through Fairfax County Animal Services (FCAS).

Stray cats (lost or abandoned):
Email: animalshelter@fairfaxcounty.gov

Feral or community cats (unowned and outdoors):
Email: communitycats@fairfaxcounty.gov

FCAS supports community cats — including feral and semi-socialized cats, outdoor-born kittens, and lost or abandoned cats. They offer:

Community Cat Spay/Neuter: For feral and unsocialized cats who cannot live safely indoors. Cats are humanely trapped, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and returned to their outdoor home.
Return to Home: Helps reunite lost or stray owned cats with their families, reducing shelter intake and keeping pets with the people who love them.
Intake Triage & Rehoming: Evaluates and cares for unowned kittens and adult cats, ensuring they receive appropriate placement through foster care or adoption.
Identification Support: Promotes microchipping and ID-tagged collars for owned and managed cats to make reunification with caregivers and families faster and easier.

If you find an injured cat, FCAS will assist if you bring it in during their operating hours.

For more info: fairfaxcounty.gov/animalservices/community-cats

Top