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Friends of Normie Rescue

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 44,000 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 Rescue

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

Domestic Shorthair/Siamese

Female, 6 mos
Long Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Fern's adoption status with email updates.
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Fern

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 11 mos
Long Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Simba's adoption status with email updates.
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Simba

Domestic Longhair/Maine Coon

Female, 7 mos
Long Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on NALA's adoption status with email updates.
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NALA

Ragdoll/Siamese

Female, 7 mos
Long Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Stella's adoption status with email updates.
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Stella

Domestic Longhair

Female, 7 mos
Long Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Simone/Tory/Mocha's adoption status with email updates.
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Simone/Tory/Mocha

Domestic Shorthair

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

Siamese

Male, 11 mos
Long Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Flan's adoption status with email updates.
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Flan

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Long Beach, CA

Rescue FAQs

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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 Rescue

Hand In Paw - Cats

Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Sally's Rescue, Inc.

466 Foothill Blvd. #157,
La Canada, CA 91011

Deity Animal Rescue

148 S Doheny Dr,
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

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

Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Pasadena, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Czar's adoption status with email updates.
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Czar

Belgian Shepherd/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 8 mos
Jurupa Valley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Foxy's adoption status with email updates.
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Foxy

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Australian Shepherd

Female, Young
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Juno AKA Triskie's adoption status with email updates.
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Juno AKA Triskie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 yrs 7 mos
Canoga Park, CA
We'll also keep you updated on PENDING 11/25/24: Valentino's adoption status with email updates.
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PENDING 11/25/24: Valentino

Chihuahua/Miniature Pinscher

Male, Puppy
Whittier, CA
We'll also keep you updated on RITZ's adoption status with email updates.
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RITZ

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Los Angeles, CA

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