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.

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17 hours ago

Meet Kenzie! She is a loving, happy girl that was the only female in a litter of 7 kittens born in foster at 4Paws. She likes other cats and plays with them and all types of toys in her foster home. Kenzie is a medium-energy girl. She likes mealtimes and napping in big cushy beds in the sun. She will roll over for pets and not complain about getting tummy rubs.Kenzie's left eye is a little cloudy from scarring due to an infection when she was little but she can see out of it. Kenzie would be great in a family with children and other pets. She would also do well as a single cat if she gets adequate interaction and playtime. Kenzie has been spayed, tested negative for FeLV and FIV, and has been vaccinated for rabies and distemper.DC Metro area / https://fourpaws.org/ ... See MoreSee Less

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1 day ago

Meet Pao Pao! 🐱 Pao Pao is a chatty, entertaining girl who loves keeping her people company. Whether she’s “checking in,” scouting for bugs to play with, or waiting patiently for you to queue up the latest cat game on her dedicated iPad, she enjoys being part of the action. A gamer at heart, Pao Pao is also impressively athletic and loves to show off her acrobatic skills when her favorite toys come out, especially laser pointers, long stringy wand toys, and crinkle toys.She thrives on human companionship and enjoys being involved in her person’s daily routine. She would do best in a calm home with a family who respects her boundaries and allows her to settle in at her own pace.Pao Pao has a confident, slightly dominant personality but can live with other cats given proper introductions and time to adjust. Once comfortable, she enjoys having a feline companion and can form strong bonds. She may be skittish at first around new people or animals, but with consistency and patience, her playful and loving personality shines through.Pao Pao’s estimated date of birth is October 2023. She is spayed, current on vaccines, microchipped, and FIV/FeLV negative.📍 4Paws Rescue adopts to the DC metro area. If interested in Pao Pao, please apply online at fourpaws.org to meet her. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 days ago

Meet Benjamin! Benjamin is an quiet, confident, orange tabby looking for a home to call his own. He was an owner surrender through no fault of his own–however, despite this difficult transition Benjamin is curious and confident when meeting new people. He likes to be held, petted, and talked to in soft tones. Benjamin likes dogs and adores the company of other cats and will go out of his way to say "hello". Benjamin would do best with older children, as younger toddlers make him a tad bit nervous.Benjamin responds to some commands such as recall “come” and “easy” during feeding time. Speaking of feeding, Benjamin loves his food, wet food, dry food, and all the churus in between. Help Benjamin find his new forever home today!DC Metro area / https://fourpaws.org/ ... See MoreSee Less

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2 days ago

Come check out all the cuties waiting to be adopted this weekend! ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

Monty is a handsome senior tuxedo with sleek fur and striking green eyes. He’s a gentle, affectionate companion who enjoys hopping into your lap or politely asking to be picked up by placing his paws on you. Some of Monty’s endearing habits include window watching from his hammock, curling up beside you at night, and the occasional playful “ambush” from behind a curtain (no claws, just fun). He enjoys a calm routine and appreciates having multiple scratching posts around the home.Don’t let his senior status fool you: Monty still loves daily playtime! He enjoys chasing string toys and going after the laser pointer, staying active and engaged each day.Monty does well with calm children and has lived with a dog before, but he would do best as the only cat in his forever home. He was born in August 2014, is neutered, vaccinated, tested negative for FIV and feline leukemia, and is looking for a new home.DC Metro area / https://fourpaws.org/ ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

Happy Wednesday from foster siblings Dudley & Audrey!Dudley is a high energy friendly boy with a penchant for cuddling. He has a big personality, loves people and loves to play with fellow cat friends. While he is playful and silly, Dudley is a sweetheart and will take any opportunity to crawl into your lap and watch as you work. Dudley's ideal home would be one that he could share with foster sister, Audrey. If not, then he needs to be adopted into a home that has another active cat for him to play with. Dudley's estimated birthdate is March 2023.Audrey is full of energy, loves to play and loves giving and receiving affection from other cats, but she can be skittish when around many humans. Once she gets comfortable, she loves to park herself close to people. She has a sweet personality, which is evident when you gain her trust. Audrey would be a perfect match for a young household without children but who have another cat she can play with. Audrey can also be adopted with her foster brother Dudley. Audrey's estimated birthdate is December 2022. DC Metro area / 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

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