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Friends of Normie

Certified Partner

Cat rescue in Long Beach, CA

It all started in 2020 when Friends of Normie founder Ladan Davia found a mother cat and six kittens on the side of the road. All of the shelters and rescues she called in hopes of ensuring this feline family’s safety told her to leave them outside or that they were at capacity. So Ladan went to her local hardware store, bought a trap, and set up a makeshift shelter for the seven cats in her bathroom.

Through the local cat network Ladan got connected to Marla, a rescuer with 25 years of rescue experience. Together, they rescued thousands of cats over the next two years, setting the foundation for what Friends of Normie is today. Without a physical facility, Marla and Ladan utilized a network of committed volunteer fosters to give new rescues temporary, loving homes until they were adopted. Along the way, FON harnessed the power of social media to mobilize the Southern California cat community.

This community began to gain traction as more and more people began following its journey. Today, Friends of Normie has over 40,000 followers who support the rescue and collectively help cats get matched with fosters and adopters quickly.

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Long Beach, CA 90802
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Adoptable pets at Friends of Normie

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Long Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Marianna's adoption status with email updates.
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Marianna

Russian Blue

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Long Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Kennedy's adoption status with email updates.
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Kennedy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 mos
Long Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Kitten 3's adoption status with email updates.
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Kitten 3

Domestic Mediumhair

Female 2 mos
Long Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Kitten 4's adoption status with email updates.
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Kitten 4

Domestic Shorthair

Female 2 mos
Long Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Kitten 1's adoption status with email updates.
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Kitten 1

Domestic Shorthair

Female 2 mos
Long Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Onyx's adoption status with email updates.
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Onyx

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
Long Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Kitten 2's adoption status with email updates.
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Kitten 2

Domestic Longhair

Female 2 mos
Long Beach, CA

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  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process is designed with the pet and the family in mind. We look to make the process as easy and efficient as possible for our adopters, while also preserving the key safeguards that ensure we place our kitties with loving homes they can be sure to stay with forever. Sometimes we may ask for a virtual home visit via video or FaceTime to gain more insight into what kind of kitty will best fit your lifestyle and environment.

Adoption application

https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/FON/Cat

Pets at shelters & rescues near Friends of Normie

Pet Project Foundation

Voted "Best Place To Adopt A Pet", 221 Avenida Fabricante,
San Clemente, CA 92672

Basset Rescue Network Daphneyland

6221 Shannon Valley Rd,
Acton, CA 93510

Zara's List

Corona, CA 92881

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Costa Mesa, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lil Red & Buster's adoption status with email updates.
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Lil Red & Buster

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SUN's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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SUN

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Thumper's adoption status with email updates.
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Thumper

Boxer/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Puppy
Beverly Hills, CA
We'll also keep you updated on LUNA's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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LUNA

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Agoura, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Apple's adoption status with email updates.
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Apple

French Bulldog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Canoga Park, CA

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