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We'll also keep you updated on Helga's adoption status with email updates.
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Helga

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Washington, DC
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Good with cats,
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Please contact Mollie Gorney (mollieg@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Gorgeous tuxedo mama looking for the spoiled life!HELGA NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!   Name: Helga Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 1 year as of 1/9/25 (Est. DOB: 7/2/23) SEX: Female      Approximate Weight: 8 lbs as of 1/9/25 Coloring: Tuxedo  Type of Hair: Short Gets Along With: Helga will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period. We’re happy to help with tips and tricks! Currently Living at: Shelter - coming to the DC area soon! I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Helga, and I am a beautiful kitty! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be my cat self.  What the Shelter Says About Me: Helga is calm, affectionate, gentle, and playful in her foster home. This super sleek girl was a mama to 3 kittens, and now that they are weaned, she plays with them like the young cat that she is! At her first foster home with her kittens, she was found to like to chase fish or birds on a string. She was very nurturing and the only momcat the foster has ever seen to want to still be around and play with her kittens after they were weaned.  :)  Helga may be shy or reserved at first, but as she gets to know you - she loves to be cuddled and stroked, responding with soft purrs.  What My Foster Says About Me:  Coming soon!   TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for adult cats is $200 ($350 for two cats adopted together). The adoption fee for a kitten (under 7 months old) is $220 ($380 for two kittens adopted together).If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at   www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .  BE A FOSTER!!!   Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact   fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org    BE A SPONSOR!!!!   Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   ! January 9, 2025, 5:31 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Gianno's adoption status with email updates.
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Gianno

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Washington, DC
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Please contact Brittny Parsells-Johnson (brittny.parsells-johnson@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Adorable Kitten Looking for His Forever HomeGIANNO NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!! Name: Gianno    Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Best Guess for Age: 9 weeks (est DOB 11/01/24)     SEX: Male Approximate Weight: 1.9lbs as of 1/9/25 Coloring: Grey tortie    Type of Hair: Short   Gets Along With:   Because of his young age, Gianno will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period.  We’re happy to help with tips and tricks! Currently Living at: Shelter... coming to the DC area soon Litter: Gabby, Gab, and Gage I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Gianno, and I am a cute little kitten! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be my kitten self.  What My Foster Says About Me: Foster home still needed! Kitten Vetting Requirements: Your kitten may not be fully vaccinated upon adoption. You will be responsible for providing whatever remaining vaccines are needed to complete the kitten vaccine series. Due to this kitten’s young age, he has not yet been spayed or neutered. As part of the adoption contract, it will be your responsibility, as the adopter, to ensure that this is done no later than 5/1/2025. There are NO EXCEPTIONS and NO EXTENSIONS to this date . A nonrefundable spay/neuter deposit will be collected if you would like Lucky Dog to pay for this animal to be altered at one of our low-cost partner vets. TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for this kitten is $220 ($380 for two cats or kittens adopted together), which includes the cost of routine vetting. If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .   BE A FOSTER!!! Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org BE A SPONSOR!!!! Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save. To learn more about sponsorship, please contact info@luckydoganimalrescue.org ! Image result for donateJanuary 9, 2025, 11:33 am
We'll also keep you updated on Gabby's adoption status with email updates.
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Gabby

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Washington, DC
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Please contact Brittny Parsells-Johnson (brittny.parsells-johnson@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Adorable Kitten Looking for Her Forever HomeGABBY NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!! Name: Gabby    Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Best Guess for Age: 9 weeks (est DOB 11/01/24)     SEX: Female Approximate Weight: 1.78lbs as of 1/9/25 Coloring: Grey tortie    Type of Hair: Short   Gets Along With:   Because of her young age, Gabby will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period.  We’re happy to help with tips and tricks! Currently Living at: Shelter... coming to the DC area soon Litter: Gianno, Gab, and Gage I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Gabby, and I am a cute little kitten! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be my kitten self.  What My Foster Says About Me: Foster home still needed! Kitten Vetting Requirements: Your kitten may not be fully vaccinated upon adoption. You will be responsible for providing whatever remaining vaccines are needed to complete the kitten vaccine series. Due to this kitten’s young age, she has not yet been spayed or neutered. As part of the adoption contract, it will be your responsibility, as the adopter, to ensure that this is done no later than 5/1/2025. There are NO EXCEPTIONS and NO EXTENSIONS to this date . A nonrefundable spay/neuter deposit will be collected if you would like Lucky Dog to pay for this animal to be altered at one of our low-cost partner vets. TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for this kitten is $220 ($380 for two cats or kittens adopted together), which includes the cost of routine vetting. If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .   BE A FOSTER!!! Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org BE A SPONSOR!!!! Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save. To learn more about sponsorship, please contact info@luckydoganimalrescue.org ! Image result for donateJanuary 9, 2025, 11:33 am
We'll also keep you updated on Gab's adoption status with email updates.
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Gab

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Washington, DC
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Please contact Brittny Parsells-Johnson (brittny.parsells-johnson@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Sweet Kitten Looking for a Loving HomeGAB NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!! Name: Gab      Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Best Guess for Age: 9 weeks (est DOB 11/01/24)     SEX: Male Approximate Weight: 2.12lbs as of 1/9/25 Coloring: Grey and brown tortie    Type of Hair: Short   Gets Along With:   Because of his young age, Gab will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period.  We’re happy to help with tips and tricks! Currently Living at: Shelter... coming to the DC area soon Litter: Gabby, Gage, and Gianno I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Gab, and I am a cute little kitten! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be my kitten self.  What My Foster Says About Me: Foster home still needed! Kitten Vetting Requirements: Your kitten may not be fully vaccinated upon adoption. You will be responsible for providing whatever remaining vaccines are needed to complete the kitten vaccine series. Due to this kitten’s young age, he has not yet been spayed or neutered. As part of the adoption contract, it will be your responsibility, as the adopter, to ensure that this is done no later than 5/1/2025. There are NO EXCEPTIONS and NO EXTENSIONS to this date . A nonrefundable spay/neuter deposit will be collected if you would like Lucky Dog to pay for this animal to be altered at one of our low-cost partner vets. TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for this kitten is $220 ($380 for two cats or kittens adopted together), which includes the cost of routine vetting. If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .   BE A FOSTER!!! Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org BE A SPONSOR!!!! Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save. To learn more about sponsorship, please contact info@luckydoganimalrescue.org ! Image result for donateJanuary 9, 2025, 11:33 am
We'll also keep you updated on Gage's adoption status with email updates.
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Gage

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Washington, DC
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Please contact Brittny Parsells-Johnson (brittny.parsells-johnson@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Sweet Kitten Looking for a Loving HomeGAGE NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!! Name: Gage   Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Best Guess for Age: 9 weeks (est DOB 11/01/24)     SEX: Male Approximate Weight: 1.6lbs as of 1/9/25 Coloring: Grey and brown tortie    Type of Hair: Short   Gets Along With:   Because of his young age, Gage will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period.  We’re happy to help with tips and tricks! Currently Living at: Shelter... coming to the DC area soon Litter: Gabby, Gab, and Gianno I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Gage, and I am a cute little kitten! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be my kitten self.  What My Foster Says About Me: Foster home still needed! Kitten Vetting Requirements: Your kitten may not be fully vaccinated upon adoption. You will be responsible for providing whatever remaining vaccines are needed to complete the kitten vaccine series. Due to this kitten’s young age, he has not yet been spayed or neutered. As part of the adoption contract, it will be your responsibility, as the adopter, to ensure that this is done no later than 5/1/2025. There are NO EXCEPTIONS and NO EXTENSIONS to this date . A nonrefundable spay/neuter deposit will be collected if you would like Lucky Dog to pay for this animal to be altered at one of our low-cost partner vets. TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for this kitten is $220 ($380 for two cats or kittens adopted together), which includes the cost of routine vetting. If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .   BE A FOSTER!!! Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org BE A SPONSOR!!!! Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save. To learn more about sponsorship, please contact info@luckydoganimalrescue.org ! Image result for donateJanuary 9, 2025, 11:33 am
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

Calico

Female, Adult
Washington, DC
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Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Capital Cats

625 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Omani Paws

Washington, DC 20001

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Appalachian SPCA - DC

Washington, DC 20001

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Bright Hope Animal Rescue - D.C. Chapter

Washington DC, DC 20001

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DC PAWS Rescue

P.O. Box 23439, Washington, DC 20026

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HFH - Washington D.C.

Washington, DC 20500

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The Paw Pad

PO Box 70060, Washington, DC 20024

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Metro Ferals - DC

Washington, DC 20009

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Alliance for Stray Animals and People

P.O. Box 65438, Washington, DC 20035

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Laila's Legacy Animal Rescue

Washington, DC 20020

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