Who We Are

Cats Are Tops is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the rescue of stray and abandoned cats and kittens in the Northern Virginia area. Our goal is to place in permanent homes all healthy kittens that are rescued and, in most cases, spay/neuter the adults and return them to their previous setting provided there is a food source and the area is safe (although we believe no outside setting is truly "safe"). We do not accept "give-up" cats for placement because we do not have a facility to house them. If you need to find a new home for your cat, we suggest you first ask friends, neighbors, relatives and co-workers and, if not successful, contact one of the other local rescue organizations who have a network of foster homes.

Cats, like people, have different personalities. An adoption counselor will assist you in selecting the purrfect match for you and your home. All cats and kittens have tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV and are current on vaccinations. Cats over six months old are spayed or neutered before they are placed for adoption.

Our adoption policy is as follows:

An application must be accurately completed and submitted for review. You must submit an application before being considered for adoption. Upon adoption, a contract will be signed. Cats/kittens less than 1-1/2 years of age must be adopted in pairs or into a household already having another cat or dog. The cat may not be declawed. The cat must be indoor only. It is generally recommended that young kittens not be placed in homes with small children. In most cases, a volunteer will bring the cat to it's new home. Our policies and procedures are for the purpose of placing the cat in a compatible, loving and permanent home. A donation of $55 for one cat or $75 for two is asked to help offset veterinary expenses.