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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1 day ago

Welcome the cocktail kittens! Martini, Mint Julep, Mimosa and Margarita are 6 month old tabby cuties looking for their forever homes.Martini is a beautiful striped tabby with a bold, loving personality and a heart full of affection. From the moment she arrived in her foster home, she showed just how brave and confident she is, no hiding, no hesitation, just straight into exploring and finding her humans for cuddles.Mint Julep is very active and loves to play. She can jump impressively high to catch her favorite string and feather toys and will happily chase after toys tossed into the air. When she is done playing, she enjoys relaxing on her window hammock.Mimosa is the tiniest and shyest of the litter, but she has a big voice and is very vocal. She has a unique, raspy little meow and will happily “talk” to you throughout the day, letting you know what she wants and what she is thinking.Margarita can be a little shy at first, but once you pick her up and give her some scratches, she quickly relaxes and leans into the affection. She is playful and gets along well with other cats, especially Mimosa and Mint Julep. She would do well in a home with another friendly kitten. She is also good with kids. Her experience with dogs is unknown.DC Metro area / https://fourpaws.org/ ... See MoreSee Less

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2 days ago

Happy Mother's Day from these cute little kittens! Speaking of kittens - have you thought about fostering some kittens? Kitten season is in full swing and we would love to save more cute little kittens, but we can only do that if we have enough kitten fosters! To find out more, visit us online at https://fourpaws.org/foster/ ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

Meet Serena Roanoke 🐾 – A Playful Senior Looking for Her Perfect MatchSerena Roanoke is a beautiful 10-year-old lady with a youthful spirit and a heart full of love. Recently returned to 4Paws alongside her mom Simone due to a change in their family’s circumstances, Serena is now ready for a fresh start—whether that’s a cozy foster home or her forever family.Serena, is still quite playful and would love a feline companion who can match her energy and enthusiasm. Serena is the perfect blend of affectionate and independent. She enjoys being picked up and will happily approach her humans when she’s in the mood for pets. When it’s time to relax, she may curl up beside you on the couch—though not before carefully kneading her blanket into just the right shape.Playful at Heart 🎀Don’t let her age fool you—Serena still gets the zoomies and absolutely loves playtime! Ribbon toys and anything she can pounce on are her favorites. She would do wonderfully in a home with another playful cat to keep her company and engaged.Ideal Home 🏡A home without dogs (or only extremely calm, low-energy ones). A family who appreciates both affection and a cat’s independence. Possibly a playful feline friend. Older, respectful children may be fine—she was curious but cautious around a toddler.Health & Care ✅Serena is spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations, FeLV/FIV negative, and microchipped—ready to settle in with peace of mind.DC Metro area / apply online at https://fourpaws.org/ ... See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago

Willa and Wendy Rockbridge, born in Oct 2021, are a bonded pair who were returned to 4Paws due to a cat allergy. These sweet girls love to play together and are super polite by taking turns eating. Both of them are lap cats, and Willa likes to be picked up and held.They will make great companion cats because they seek out affection from their humans and like to stay close to them. They love to cuddle with their humans and are fans of sleeping with their humans, too! They both like to play independently as well, batting around balls and such (when their best buddy is taking a nap and not available for play time 🙂 ).Willa and Wendy are a little shy when they first meet someone new, but they warm up really easily! They also do well with children, but ask for a few days to make friends with them.Willa and Wendy are spayed, up-to-date on vaccines, tested negative for FIV and FeLV, and are microchipped.📍 4Paws adopts to the DC metro area. If interested in Wendy and Willa, apply online at fourpaws.org. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

Happy Cinco de Mayo from April who is celebrating in her new forever home! Since being adopted, she has been the sweetest addition to her new family. She has joined big brother Blue, who is also a former 4Paws kitty. April enjoys sunning in the window, hanging with her humans, playing tag with her brother, and reaching out with her paw when she wants more love. We are so happy for April, Blue, and their family. To find more kitties like April waiting for their forever homes, check us out online at https://fourpaws.org/*DC Metro area ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

🐾 Foster Home Needed for Captain Tugg 🐾4 Paws is urgently looking for a special foster home for Captain Tugg, a 3-year-old tuxedo cat with a big personality and an even bigger heart. 💙Captain Tugg was rescued off the streets of Maryland and has proven to be an incredibly friendly, affectionate boy. He loves to explore, connect with people, and truly wears his heart on his face. It’s heartbreaking that such a loving cat is now facing kidney failure at such a young age.He needs a dedicated foster with experience in giving fluids and managing medical needs. Most importantly, he deserves a safe home where he can be comfortable and cared for—not confined to a vet boarding cage. We are also willing to provide training through our vet.If you have the experience and the heart to help Captain Tugg during this difficult time, please reach out. Giving him a loving space could make all the difference in his quality of life. 🐱✨📩 Message us or contact 4 Paws to learn more about fostering Captain Tugg.#FosterNeeded #SpecialNeedsCat #AdoptDontShop #4Paws #RescueCat #TuxedoCat #AnimalRescue ... 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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