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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2 days ago

Patrice came to 4 Paws after being turned in to the Prince William shelter when the family who found her was unable to care for her. Patrice was microchipped and originally adopted from 4 Paws, but unfortunately her family could not be reached. Her story is an important reminder to always keep your microchip information updated so beloved pets can find their way back home.Meet Patrice! Patrice is a beautiful grey tabby girl with striking bright green eyes, born approximately April 2019. She is a sweet, friendly, quiet, and mellow cat who is ready for a fresh start and a family to call her own. Patrice loves being petted and especially enjoys scratches behind her ears and near the base of her back. While she has shown a little interest in wand toys, she mostly wants to relax near her people and enjoy their company.Her current foster feels she would likely do well with other cats after a slow and proper introduction. Patrice is spayed, microchipped, current on vaccinations, and tested negative for FeLV/FIV. To adopt her, apply online at https://fourpaws.org/adopt-a-cat/ ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

Meet Mr. Mittens TODAY! He (and other cats) will be at the Adoption Fair at the PETCO in Sterling from 1-4pm.Mr. Mittens is a calm, mature buff tabby that would love to be your friend for life! He doesn't like other cats and has not been tested with dogs, but he wasn't reactive to the dogs coming into the vet clinic when he was living there. He LOVES people and the office manager at the clinic would carry him around in a a baby sling. Mr. Mittens loves napping on desks, catching some occasional cat TV, and lounging on window sills watching the world go by.Mr. Mittens' adoption fee is reduced because he is a "senior" cat. Mr. Mittens would love a low-medium energy home free of children less than 12 years old. 4Paws Rescue Team, Inc. requires their adopted cats to be indoor-only. He has been neutered, vaccinated for rabies, microchipped, and combo tested negative for FIV and FeLV. Apply online at https://fourpaws.org/adopt-a-cat/ ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

Meet Robin! Robin is a petite and slender Siamese lady. She comes to 4Paws from a rescue partner in Fayetteville, WV after being surrendered by her owner who could not afford care for the many cats in the home.She has a confident and friendly personality. In her foster home she is getting along very well with the resident cats and she has become a snuggle buddy with several of them. She likes to play with the catnip banana. She often follows her foster mom around the house and ends up chilling out in the same room, but she also spends her time snoozing with one of the other cats. She likes human attention and petting. She purrs a lot and when in a fluffy bed or on a fluffy blanket she tends to make biscuits.Because of her demonstrated fondness for being close to other cats, she is not suited to be adopted as a single. She needs a home with another friendly, equally snuggly young kitty.Robin is spayed, current on vaccines, tested negative for FiV/FeLV, and has been micro chipped. Visit her at the Fairfax Petco and apply to adopt her online at https://fourpaws.org/adopt-a-cat/ ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

Meet Jasmine! 🌸 Jasmine is a beautiful young mama cat who came to 4 Paws from a shelter in New Jersey along with her six kittens. Estimated to be born in April 2025, Jasmine is still practically a kitten herself. Despite her young age, she’s been an attentive and devoted mom, and now she’s ready to enjoy the carefree life of being someone’s cherished companion.Jasmine is incredibly sweet and friendly with a lovely balance of affection and independence. She enjoys attention and will happily rub against her people to ask for pets and companionship, but she’s also content doing her own thing nearby.Her striking coat makes her especially unforgettable—a gorgeous blend of orange and gray with touches of white that give her a truly unique look. Combined with her gentle personality, Jasmine is sure to capture hearts wherever she goes.Jasmine will be spayed before adoption, is current on vaccines, microchipped, and negative for FELV/FIV. Apply online at https://fourpaws.org/adopt-a-cat/ ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

Meet Lark & Maple 🍁 Birthdate estimated December 10, 2025Maple and her sister Lark, along with their mom Taylor, were found outside trying to survive in a Maryland community. A kind-hearted person reached out to 4 Paws for help, and thanks to that compassion, the whole family is now safe and thriving.Maple is an incredibly affectionate and fearless kitten full of curiosity and fun. She loves batting around toys, roughing up the occasional slipper, and wrestling with her sister. She’s social, active, and happiest when she has a buddy to play with.Lark is a typical playful kitten with a fun-loving personality. She is initially shy but warms up quickly to her playful and curious self. She’s social, adventurous, curious, and happiest when she has a playmate by her side.Maple is bonded to her sister Lark and they need to be adopted together. They are ✅ Negative for FIV/FeLV, ✅ Up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, ✅ Microchipped, 🐾 Spayed. Apply online at https://fourpaws.org/adopt-a-cat/ ... 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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