Patches

We've mixed and matched until we found the perfect qualities for an amazing cat! This kitty is named Patches and she is ready for her new home! Patches is 6 years old and has started to enjoy the quieter aspects of life. She'd prefer a home that likes long naps and reading hours. Patches prefers certain feline friends over others. We recommend a slow introduction to any pets at home to make sure they check off her strict "friendship" list. Patches is a real lap lover and would love a home that loves to have a kitty on their lap as they watch TV, read, or nap. Patches would prefer a home with older kids or adults who can respect her boundaries and give her space when she asks for it. She is a bit shy when first meeting people, but give it some time and watch this wallflower bloom into a beautiful rose! Thanks to our nonprofit fundraising partner, the Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, families who adopt a senior pet during the "Vintage Tails" adoption event will receive a $500 credit to use at Pender Veterinary Centre for bloodwork or other veterinary services. If you'd like to meet our available animals, please check the "shelter information" box on the listing to see if the pet is located at our Fairfax Campus (4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax) or our Lorton Campus (8875 Lorton Road, Lorton). Then, come in during our open hours! Both of our locations are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12-5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 12-7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information on our adoption process, including requirements and fees, visit: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/adopt