MEET OUR FIV+ BOYS....Gavin is a very unusual but handsome brindle color! His gentle disposition and sweet face will win the heart of some lucky person! He was found abandoned in a neighborhood in Northern VA, possibly by some thoughtless person who did not want to care for him any more. When we took him to the vets, we were surprised to find out that this sturdy healthy boy tested FIV +. We have had him neutered, gave all his shots and now Gavin sleeps on the guest bed at his foster's home with a special travel pillow he calls his own. Gavin is a BIG kitty, approximately 12 pounds but he is low energy and docile. This gentle giant gets along with other cats. He must go to a home as either an only cat or to a home with an other FIV cat Indoor only please!
HANK...Powered by his large firm muscles, 4 year old Hank's speed is always a slow lumber or a peek out from under the covers. This sturdy boy is the typical Stray Tom who, in his earlier day, was probably the boxer of the neighborhood as evidenced by his rough appearance. But his tough body belies the sweet friendly cat inside.
A large short haired black and white cat, Hank now tests + for FIV, but in our year of caring for him, Hank has not had a single incident of illness which is often found in well cared for cats, He could live a long life as an indoor cat.. He is still a dominant male and we will adopt Hank out to an indoor home with no other cats or to one that already has a cat testing positive for FIV, that is not an alpha cat. Don't let his medical background deter you from adopting a loyal, well deserving boy! Please consider giving one or both of these very deserving boys a home by Christmas!!!
HANK and GAVIN!!
Feline Network is an all volunteer, not for profit cat rescue organization located in Springfield/Fairfax, VA. It is run entirely by volunteers with no paid staff, and is dedicated to reducing the number of tame cats and potentially tame kittens living homeless outside.
We strongly advocate Trap, Neuter and Return programs for feral cats and as space and volunteers permit, take feral kittens into our foster care, have them vetted by our dedicated vets, socialize them and adopt them to lifetime homes.
We are a no kill rescue but cannot take in everyone's owner surrender due to our limited resourses of volunteers and funding. We wish we could!
We utilize foster home settings and are always looking for homes that will foster for us on a volunteer basis.
Feline Network is always in need of volunteers. Positions include but are not limited to, foster homes, socializers, cage cleaners, transporters, marketing specialists, fund raisers, adoption event set up crews, admin assistants, web page development. Maybe you have an idea how you can help out based on prior volunteer experience or your regular vocational talents. IF interested in exploring what you can do, email Barb at cittypaw@aol.com.
" Volunteers are UNPAID, not because they are worthless, but because they are PRICELESS!!!.".
Our success depends on the generosity of adopters and the community who see the results of our work and realize that our passion to rescue homeless cats and kittens will " make a difference...one paws at a time."
Fill out an application. You are not obligated to commit to any cat until you and the director agree on the adoption . No cat goes home on the day of application as it must be reviewed to see if the application meets our standards and that the match is right! The process can take up to a week, depending on demand and volunteer availability but we try to make it as short as we can, usually within 5 days.
The adoption fees are as follows: Unaltered: $75 for one, $150 for two, You must get the kitten altered by 5 months of age. Already Altered $125 for one, $200 for two We charge an adoption fee to help defray the costs we have paid to do their basic medical work such as testing, shots, deworming and in the case of altered cats, their surgery.
We also support special medical needs of our foster cats as they occur.This year, we had ear polyps removed, two surgeries for broken legs, emergency surgery after a spay, and extensive diagnostic procedures for severe food allergies. One of our current adoptables, Bradley, is in need of nasal polyp removal. They are our children until they are adopted by you!
You may email us for an application at cittypaw@aol.com, download an application, or come visit us at one of our adoption events and meet many of our kitties before you apply. We think you will feel the specialness of our kitties and our volunteers!.
We strive to "custom match" the right cat or kitten(s) for your home and family so if you have an idea what you want but need to know if we have anything that "fits," please contact us by email at cittypaw@aol.com
Please note, we adopt only to residents of Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC.Raise money for Feline Network when you search or shop online!! With Christmas just around the corner and with such hectic schedules, many people use the Internet to purchase their Christmas gifts. Help animals at the same time and at no additional cost to you! Everytime you make a purchase from one of over 3000 stores online, the store will donate a percentage of your purchase amount to us. It's that easy! But you have to sign up at the ISEARCH, IGIVE website and designate Feline Network as your FAVORITE charity! All the proceeds go to the animals, and help us save more! Please take the time to register for Feline Network! It costs you only the time it takes to register on your computer.
Or if you like to surf the net,, make that "habit" beneficial for Feline Network Rescue, INC. Every time you search the web on ISearch.com, a penny is raised for us. It doesn't sound like much, but for even 20 searches, $.20 here and there can add up! It costs you nothing . So 2 big ways to help us save more cats and kittens!!! Click on the links to get started now.
Come Visit Us!
Feline Network
Springfield, VA 22153
Phone: 703-919-2067
Fax: 703 471-1161
Email:
cittypaw@aol.com
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter
