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Dusty

Kitten
Female
Medium

Tabby

About Dusty

Frederick, MD

Breed

Tabby

Physical Traits

Kitten

(less than 1 year)

Female

Medium

(7-11 lbs)

Coat: Short

Gray / Blue / Silver

Behavior

Personality

Affectionate, Independent

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

Special Needs:

Declawed:

Dusty's Compatibility

This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.
This pet has good compatibility with dogs.
This pet has good compatibility with cats.
This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Dusty's Story

Dusty Female, Tabby Born around April 19, 2026 Health: No health issues. Fully-vetted - up to date on vaccinations, spayed, tested, and micro-chipped. Adopter will get all medical records. Special Needs: None Litter trained: Yes Siblings: Nugget (M), Julius (M), Sierra (F), and Mabelline (F) -- also available for adoption. She would love to be adopted with one of his siblings. Personality: Dusty is a super sweet girl with a big personality—and an even bigger voice! If there’s one thing Dusty wants you to know, it’s when dinner time has arrived. She has absolutely no problem making sure her humans are aware that the food bowl should never be late! When she’s not supervising mealtimes, Dusty loves to play and soak up affection. She’s a fun-loving, cuddly girl who enjoys climbing into your lap for a little combination of snuggles and playtime. Dusty will tolerate being picked up for a short while, but she much prefers to come to you on her own terms and settle into your lap. Give her some attention, a little playtime, and plenty of love, and this sweet girl will happily become your adorable, chatty companion. Other household pets: Dusty gets along with other friendly cats. He has never encountered a dog but would most likely get along fine with a friendly, non-aggressive dog. Adoption Policies: It is the policy of the Animal Welfare League of Frederick County that adopters agree to keep the cat indoors only, feed a high quality wet-food only diet (no dry), and never declaw the animal. Not agreeing to any one of these is a deal breaker. Applicants must give their current Vet (if applicable) permission to speak to our adoption coordinator during the application process. Adoptions are not same day and are not first-come, first-serve. AWLFC tries to find the best fit for each kitten. Please contact catladykim51@gmail.com with any questions and to discuss next steps and making arrangements to meet her. PLEASE NOTE: The foster mom for this kitty will be out of town from September 11 to October 1. During this time Dusty will be living temporarily at the Animal Welfare League of Frederick County, 1202 E Patrick St #13a, Frederick, MD 21701, and can be visited without an appointment on Saturdays & Sundays from Noon to 4pm. If you have any questions about Dusty please contact catladykim51@gmail.com. Internet reception will be sporadic so please be patient with the reply during this time.

Dusty
Female, Tabby
Born around April 19, 2026

Health: No health issues. Fully-vetted - up to date on vaccinations, spayed, tested, and micro-chipped. Adopter will get all medical records.

Special Needs: None

Litter trained: Yes

Siblings: Nugget (M), Julius (M), Sierra (F), and Mabelline (F) -- also available for adoption. She would love to be adopted with one of his siblings.

Personality: Dusty is a super sweet girl with a big personality—and an even bigger voice! If there’s one thing Dusty wants you to know, it’s when dinner time has arrived. She has absolutely no problem making sure her humans are aware that the food bowl should never be late!

When she’s not supervising mealtimes, Dusty loves to play and soak up affection. She’s a fun-loving, cuddly girl who enjoys climbing into your lap for a little combination of snuggles and playtime.

Dusty will tolerate being picked up for a short while, but she much prefers to come to you on her own terms and s

Consider Dusty for adoption?

How To Adopt

Dusty was listed as ADOPTABLE by Animal Welfare League of Frederick County

How can I adopt Dusty?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Animal Welfare League of Frederick County. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Dusty is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Animal Welfare League of Frederick County for details on the pet.

When can I meet Dusty?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Animal Welfare League of Frederick County will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Dusty, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Animal Welfare League of Frederick County, and they'll be happy to help!

Animal Welfare League of Frederick County's Adoption Policy

Our philosophy regarding cat adoptions is based on the simple goal of placing a cat in its forever home. To this end, we strive to match the right cat with the right individual or family. Our adoption process includes a visit with the potential adopter, the cat, and its foster parent; completion of an adoption application; an adoption interview; completion of an adoption contract; and, payment of the adoption fee. We do not do same day adoptions. Because our foster parents invest a lot of time, energy, personal funds, and love in preparing an animal for adoption, we rely on the foster parent to advise potential adopters about the cat’s temperament, eating/sleeping/play habits, and likes/dislikes. The final decision regarding the adoption rests with the foster coodinator, in cooperation with the foster parent. Working cats – Keep your warehouse, factory, barn or other enclosed area rodent free naturally by adopting a healthy, unbonded cat (or two). Consultation is required. Contact us at info@awlfc.org The Adoption Process Send Cat Adoption Form to the foster parent. Plan to spend a few hours getting to know the cat and bring the entire family who will be living with the cat. We do not do same day adoptions. We require vet references and in some cases a home visit – either in person or virtual. During the adoption we spend time talking with adopters to educate them on important information about nutrition, scratching, litter box behaviors, etc. Even experienced cat owners can learn new information. The fee includes: spay or neuter of the cat, all core vaccines (FVRCP and rabies), deworming, feline leukemia/FIV testing, and microchipping. Last, but by no means least important, we have three non-negotiables when it comes to adopting our cats: We do not allow declawing. This is an inhumane surgery which mutilates a cat by amputating its first digit. This procedure can cause behavior issues, including inappropriate wetting and insecurity. It has been outlawed by most European countries and is opposed by the ASPCS and HSUS. If you must have a declawed cat, we encourage you to visit Frederick County Animal Control as they sometimes have declawed cats. Visit our Resources page to learn more. We require that you keep your cat indoors. We know cats love the outdoors but it doesn’t love them. In fact, the top cat killers are cars and attacks by dogs, other cats, and wildlife. Protect your cat by keeping it indoors. We require that you feed your cat/kitten a raw or holistic canned food diet. No dry food/kibble. How to Get Started Check out our cats for adoption via Petfinder, on facebook or by visiting our adoption center. When you are ready to apply: Fill out the Cat Adoption Form Email or call the foster parent listed on petfinder.com Once you submit your application, contact your vet and give them permission to answer any questions from an AWL representative in regards to pets medical history. If you rent, please be sure to provide landlord contact information. If you have a dog, we may require a meeting with the dog. Please Note AWLFC reserves the right to decline or not accept any application, based on the information we receive or are given during the approval process, and up to signing the adoption contract, with no explanation to the applicant. Information received during the approval process is considered confidential. The right to decline an adoption is at the sole discretion of AWLFC and/or AWLFC’s representatives. AWLFC is here to serve the best interests of our cats and dogs and our approval process is set up to do just that. If your application is denied you may appeal to the Board of Directors of AWLFC. The Board will review your application but reserves the right to uphold the declination without providing specific detail.