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.

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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.
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In the filter, Select Age Group, then Senior.

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3 days ago

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🆘Kitten Foster Needed! This group of kitten cuties is in need of a new foster ASAP. They lost their current Foster home due to an allergy. Can you help them with a new place to stay and play? If so, apply online here at https://fourpaws.org/foster/ ... See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago

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🆘 Foster Request! We are trying to help these kittens and their mom. They have been living outside, but we can't help them if we don't have an available foster. Please apply online or send us an email - https://fourpaws.org/foster/ ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

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Meet Simone 🐾Simone Roanoke, born in November 2014, is a graceful and affectionate senior kitty looking for a loving new home. She was recently returned to 4Paws after her previous family welcomed a new baby and could no longer give her the time and attention she deserved.Simone is the perfect balance of loving and independent. She enjoys being picked up and will often approach her humans to ask for pets and attention. While she appreciates her quiet time—napping in cozy spots and enjoying her solitude—she also loves long, gentle cuddle sessions.In her previous home, Simone showed remarkable patience with young children, even tolerating the occasional toddler mishap with calm curiosity. Despite being a senior, she still has a playful side and enjoys batting at ribbons and similar toys.Simone has been around a small dog and made it clear that dogs aren’t her preference. Because of this, she would do best in a dog-free home where she can feel relaxed and secure. Simone could also thrive in a calm household with another independent, mellow cat who doesn’t expect a constant playmate.She is fully vetted—spayed, up to date on vaccines, negative for FeLV and FIV, and microchipped—so she’s ready to settle into her next chapter.If you’re looking for a gentle, affectionate companion who will happily share both quiet moments and loving attention, Simone might be the perfect match for you. 💛 Apply online at https://fourpaws.org/ ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

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Meet Morgan McKenzie 💕Born in October 2025 and rescued off the streets of Maryland by 4 Paws, Morgan McKenzie is a gentle soul with a soft voice and an even softer heart. Once a stray, she’s now discovering how comforting and safe love can feel—and she leans right into it.Morgan has the sweetest way of saying hello, greeting you with tiny squeaks and soft meows that are impossible to ignore. When you pet her, she starts purring almost instantly and keeps that happy motor going as long as you’re nearby. She’s the kind of cat who’s more than content to stay curled up with you, soaking in affection—making her a perfect lap cat for quiet, cozy moments.Morgan McKenzie is the perfect blend of sweet, gentle, and quietly brave—and she’s ready to find a home where she can truly belong. She gets along with other cats and friendly dogs. Morgan is spayed, microchipped, current on vaccinations, and negative for FELV/FIV🐾💖DC Metro area / https://fourpaws.org/ ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

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🆘Are you looking to be a cat’s hero?! Pixie is super affectionate and loves to be pet when she’s in a home, but she’s on edge and can’t seem to relax at the Burke Petco.A few times she’s forgotten where she was and flipped over for belly rubs, then soon realized that she’s not safe (or so she thinks) and immediately flipped back over. She loves to be pet and with her bunny-like fur you’ll want to give her lots of pets!Pixie just turned 3 and is up-to-date on vaccines, is spayed & microchipped, and tested negative for FIV and FeLV. She likes other non-dominant cats.If you’re interested in being Pixie’s hero by giving her a home, either as a foster or an adopter, please apply online at fourpaws.org ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

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*Adoption update* Gabriel has adjusted well to his new home and has really come out of his shell. His adopter says he loves to play fetch with his mouse toy or with plastic springs, and will parade around the apartment meowing while holding one in his mouth. He and his furry brother Boo have been adjusting to each other as well. Gabriel was a little too playful and was a big fan of Boo's food, but now they will snuggle together and groom each other. We wish Gabriel the best in his new home with Boo!For more cats like Gabriel looking for their forever homes, check us out online at https://fourpaws.org/ ... See MoreSee Less

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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