My name is Momo Helfeldt!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated 4 days ago

Cared for by 4Paws Rescue Team, Inc.

Adoption fee: $175

This helps 4Paws Rescue Team, Inc. with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed

Domestic Shorthair

Color

Black (All)/White

Age

1 year 1 month old, Adult

Sex

Male

Pet ID

12005

Hair Length

–

My details

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Momo is a playful, extremely friendly boy that loves to explore and be around people. He's not afraid of strangers and has a bold and goofy personality. He'll jump 4 feet in the air to catch toys (he's a bit clumsy so he doesn't necessarily always stick the landing), tap on your arm for pets, sit on your shoulders (just like Momo from Avatar), and fall asleep in some pretty funny positions He's extremely affectionate and will come right up to you if you call him. Once you start petting him, he purrs like a lawn mower. He'll even walk right on top of your chest or lap and plop down to take a nap. The only downside is that you can't move or you'll wake him up. He's very photogenic to boot and has adorable vampire teeth that he loves to show off.

Momo is a vocal cat in the sense that when he wants something, he'll let you know. Especially attention. But even if he's not meowing, he's making little sounds every time he jumps or walks up to you or sees something he's curious about. He also likes to climb/sit up high, so he'd benefit from having a few good elevated "overlooks in his future home and seems to love wall mounted scratching surfaces.

Momo is a total sweetheart and will flourish in a home with room to explore and play. We do not know how he might be with other cats, so if adopted into a home with a resident cat or two,
a slow introduction is necessary.

He is just about a year old, has been neutered, tested negative for FiV/FeLV, is current on vaccines and has been micro chipped.

Rescue

4Paws Rescue Team, Inc.

Contact info

Pet ID

12005

Contact

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Phone

(703) 715-6369

info@fourpaws.org

Website

http://www.fourpaws.org

Address

P.O. Box 2908, Merrifield, VA 22116

Donation

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Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

At the adoption fairs, if you meet a kitten or cat that you want to adopt, you will be asked to complete an application and contract and leave a check for the adoption fee ($120 for an adult or $145 for un-neutered kitten of which $50 is a deposit that is refunded after you provide 4Paws proof of sterilization). We ask that you pay the adoption fee up front at the fairs in order to “put a hold” on the cat until your application is processed. If your application is not approved, your check is returned to you.

Neither cats nor kittens are sent to their new homes on the day of the fair. It usually takes 4-5 days to process the application before the cat can go to his or her adoptive home. Pre-approval is an option, though. To accelerate the adoption process, you can fax a completed application and contract to us at 703-560-9795 a few days before the fair. Adoption Applications are available on this website.

Adoption application

https://fourpaws.org/adopt-a-cat/adoption-application-contract/

Go meet their pets

Adoption fairs are held once or twice a month at various PETCO stores in Northern Virginia. The adoption fairs are usually held on Saturday’s from 1:00 to 5:00. Between 30 and 60 cats and kittens are shown for adoption at each fair—with the larger fairs generally occurring April through October.

While they are waiting to find permanent loving homes, our cats temporarily live in foster homes. The foster families bring the cats and kittens to the adoption fairs to be seen by potential adopters. Applicants have the opportunity to handle the cats and in some cases, meet the foster parents who can provide additional insight into a cat’s habits and personality.

More about this rescue

The 4Paws Rescue Team is a nonprofit community-based all volunteer organization that takes in neglected, abandoned, abused and unwanted cats and kittens. Cats rescued by 4Paws receive vaccines and appropriate veterinary care before being adopted into permanent, loving homes. An animal rescued by 4Paws will never be euthanized except out of medical necessity.

Additionally, 4Paws is dedicated to supporting the management of populations and improving the health of feral cat colonies. 4Paws volunteers also hold seminars in local schools to teach children the importance of responsible pet care.

4Paws is a qualified public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions are fully tax deductible as allowed by law. A copy of our FY2005 annual report may be viewed by clicking here.

The 4Paws Rescue Team participates in the Combined Federal Campaign and Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign. Federal Government workers can contribute to 4Paws through payroll deductions by designating #34517. Virginia State Employees may contribute through their payroll by designating #200063.