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

🧡Adoption update on Lincoln 🧡Lincoln is doing absolutely amazing according to his adopters. He has done well getting to know his new furry family members. He has been very sweet and vocal in his new home, letting everyone know when he wants some love and attention. He enjoys playing “find the laser” with his younger brother, and waking everyone up before sunrise so his breakfast is prepared on time. 😉 We are so happy to hear Lincoln is bonding with his new family so perfectly. To find more cats like Lincoln who are waiting for their forever families, go to https://fourpaws.org/ ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

Wishlist Wednesday!In addition to our Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1EC8XXPE9D1LA?ref_=wl_share) and Chewy (https://www.chewy.com/g/4paws-rescue-team-inc_b77702594) wish lists, we welcome certain donated supplies.To drop off items, please call us at 703-715-MEOW or email us (info@fourpaws.org) to arrange a meetup at your closest Petco.Items we always need:TowelsCat litterCanned food (Fancy Feast paté and 9 Lives)Crates for relocationAmazon gift cards or wish list suppliesYou can also mail in your donations to:P.O. Box 2908Merrifield, Virginia 22116 ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

Are you looking for a cat that loves everyone - adults, kids, other cats, and even dogs?! Then Scar may be your guy!Scar came to 4Paws from an overcrowding situation and his former family reached out to 4Paws for help. Scar is a super friendly and outgoing boy with a poofy tail! He loves every human he meets, and hopes that you will pet him, pick him up, or hold him! A warm lap is nice, too! Sometimes when volunteers greet him he even crawls onto their shoulder because he wants to be held.Scar needs to be adopted into a family with another young, active cat to be his companion rather than being a singleton. He is current on his vaccinations and is neutered, microchipped, and tested negative for FeLV/FIV. He was born in July 2025.Please follow the URL below to apply:https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/FPVA/Cat ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

Meet Jax – Your New Best Friend 🐾Jax is a wonderful, warm-hearted boy kitty with so much love to give. From the moment you walk into the room, his motor starts running — he begins purring as soon as any member of his foster family appears. He’s just that sweet!With his playful and curious nature, Jax brings a perfect balance of fun and affection. He loves chasing laser lights, batting at string toys, and gets especially excited for mealtime (food time is his favorite time!). He’s also wonderfully litter-box trained — a true gentleman.Jax is still building his confidence and isn’t quite comfortable being held yet, but he’s made great progress in just a couple of weeks in foster care. We’re confident that with patience and love, he’ll continue to blossom. He gets along well with a big, senior dog in his foster home, showing he can happily coexist with canine companions.Born in June 2021, Jax is the perfect age — youthful, playful, and ready to bond deeply with his forever family. He truly is an awesome, sweet boy, and if his foster could adopt him, they absolutely would! To maintain his urinary health, Jax is on prescription food.Could Jax be the purring companion you’ve been waiting for? 💛Jax is neutered, up to date on vaccines, and tested negative for FIV/FeLV.📍 4Paws adopts to the DC metro area. To meet Jax, apply online at fourpaws.org. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

Adoption Update Fred, now officially Oslo Waffle Pants, is doing great! He adjusted to his new house in a matter of hours, even walking right up to the resident dog to say hello, completely nonplussed. He's been a social, happy cat ever since, even tolerating the little humans in his new house. His favorite perch is a little kitty scratch sofa that sits by the window to watch the birds and squirrels. He begs for treats right alongside the dog, coming running over too whenever it looks like the dog might be getting something tasty to eat. Oslo, or Ozzie as they often call him, loves a good game of chase and is an excellent hunter of water bugs. He is very much a lap cat, and loves sleeping in bed with his new humans, making sure to start their mornings with lots of pets.We wish Oslo the best in his new home with his forever family! To find more cats like Oslo who are looking for their home, check us out online at https://fourpaws.org/ ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

Meet Black Jack: a handsome little guy preparing for the next season of the Great British Bake Off. He’s an enthusiastic kneader who clocks a daily biscuit shift after playtime. Feather wands and small toys get him moving, and life's daily curiosities have him popping up on his hind legs like a meerkat. As a bonus, he's even considerate and prefers his cardboard scratchers over your furniture.Black Jack was returned to 4Paws when allergies and a busy home made it hard for him to thrive, but with a pet allergist's plan he's doing great. Like any good baker, Black Jack can follow a recipe: his allergies are well controlled with a twice-daily pill that he takes without fuss, and pill pockets have also worked smoothly when needed.Black Jack will flourish as the only cat in a calm home where he can be the star of the kitchen. Give him room to roam, toys to chase, and a comfortable spot beside you, and he’ll bring you a consistent mix of playtime, cuddles, and, of course, freshly made biscuits. Black Jack could also share a home with a laid back cat who does not mind him taking charge.His estimated date of birth is January 2018. He is neutered, current on vaccines, microchipped, and has tested negative for FIV/FeLV. DC Metro area. Apply 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

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