Tatters - Special needs

Meet Tatters! Tatters is a beautiful, 3-5 year old cat that has been rescued from the world.

Tatters was a "regular" visitor to my porch, eating there for 2-3 yrs., but very trap-smart. A few months ago, he allowed me to catch him. What a sweetie pie! This guy is one big push-over! He meows as he comes to the door to greet me when I come in the room, brushing himself against my leg, as if giving a hug. (He actually let me pet him the first night!) He gives head bumps so that I will pet him. He really enjoys the attention and loves to be pet. He is an awesome cat - even the vet fell in love with him!

Poor Tatters must've been someone's cat at one time and was probably left behind when they moved. Unfortunately, he has paid dearly for being abandoned. Tatters looks as though he has been on the receiving end of a lot of cat fights...and lost.

He has scars all over him and lost a few bottom teeth due to some type of trauma. The teeth do not bother him, he eats just like any other cat and has quite an appetite, to boot! Tatters has a heart murmur and is FIV+. The vet feels he probably got FIV due to a fight with an FIV positive cat.

FIV positive cats are not contagious - it's not like having feline leukemia. An FIV cat is only contagious to other cats (never to humans or dogs!) through blood or intercourse - just like FIV in people, NOT saliva and NOT from eating or drinking from the same bowls. Their immune system may be slightly weakened or it may not - Tatter's is not weakened and he has a strong immune system. They can live long and happy lives, just like everyone else.

Despite Tatter's troubles and rough past, he is very happy and positive and is as positively lovable as they come! Everyone falls in love with him and he deserves a loving family who will not abandon him again.  

Tatters is neutered, has tested positive for FIV, negative for feline leukemia,  is up to date on vaccines, and is microchipped. For more information on this handsome guy, please contact Lynn at GoodMews22@aol.com.

Kataleya

Meet Kataleya, a quirky, spunky little kitten who is just 6 months old. Kataleya has beautiful short, black hair and stunning gold-brown eyes. She was found as a tiny kitten on the side of a highway with her littermates...the only one alive.

Kataleya was lovingly cared for by the girl who found her; however, recently circumstances have changed, and the difficult decision was made to surrender Kataleya to our rescue.

Kataleya has a great personality! She is comical and playful and enjoys being around other cats. Bravado is her middle name! Even though she is a little bundle of excitement, she will walk up to a bigger cat  and tell them who's boss by growling. That's just for show though, and in a few minutes they are frolicking through the house together.

Kataleya's perfect home would be one with no children or older children over 10 years old. Kataleya is spayed, up to date on shots, combo tested, and microchipped. If you would like more information, please contact Lynn at GoodMews22@aol.com.

Minnie

Say hello to the beautiful Minnie! Minnie is a 2 year old beauty with long hair and a unique tortico (some tabby/some tortoiseshell) pattern. She has beautiful array of orange and brown in her fur.

Minnie came to us from the shelter after losing her human family and is currently being fostered in a loving home. Minnie is a lovely cat with a great disposition; however, she is timid and takes awhile to warm up to people she doesn't know.

That being said, Minnie gets along great with her foster parents after only about a week. She comes running to her foster parents and rubs on their legs and loves to talk in her scratchy little voice. She loves being combed and petted. Her favorite things to do are to spend time with her family and lay in a sunny window and purr. Minnie does not like to be picked up yet, but will sit next to you and purr. Minnie will make a great companion. She doesn't seem to mind our other cats. She feels secure in having her own space.

Minnie is spayed, up to date on vaccines, combo tested, and micro chipped. For more information on Minnie, please contact Lynn at GoodMews22@aol.com. 

Becky

Meet Becky! Becky is a 7 month old, female, orange and white tabby. Beautiful Becky came to us from the local shelter together with her brother. They were severely ill with an upper respiratory infection ( a cold in people-ese talk.) Sadly, despite our best efforts, Becky's brother didn't make it, but Becky pulled through with flying colors and now she is a lovely, sleek, playful, affectionate little girl who is ready for her new home.

Becky loves to be with people and happily plays with the other kitties in her foster home. As a result of the virus, she has a "noisy nose." Her left nostril is congested and apparently will be for some time. Sometimes she may sneeze mightily; however, that doesn't affect her personality or attitude at all. She is still a wonderful kitty who will be a beloved family member for the family that will give her a home and a chance.

Becky is spayed, up-to-date on vaccines, combo tested, and microchipped. For more information, please contact Lynn at GoodMews22@aol.com.

Grady

Meet Grady. Grady is one of my all-time favorite cats! He is 2 years old and a rather big guy -- one big couch potato and a bundle of love to boot!. Grady is a neutered cat and is a *FOSTER MOM FAVORITE*. He is a Turkish Van -- all white on his body except for a striped tabby tail and a tabby "cap" on his head. He is your typical Oscar Madison kinda cat...an easy going, laid-back, couch potato, and a big, old huggable kind of guy. He reminds me of Thomas O'Malley, the alley cat from the Aristocats movie...he just goes with the flow and isn't ruffled by anyone or anything.

It is thought that Grady somehow got lost from his home and must've wound up with a colony of cats, probably for companionship and to find food. He was found in Culpeper as a stray and has a tipped ear (which is when the neutering vet nips off the very tip of the ear off to signal that he has been neutered).

For as sweet as he is, Grady has had it rough. He was 1st adopted to a college student, who left for college months later and left her Dad to care for Grady. "Dad" didn't like cats and dumped  Grady at the shelter. You can imagine my shock when I walked into the shelter to find my poor, sweet Grady back in a cage!!! I immediately took him out of the cage and held him close. I got a little nuzzle on my cheek, as if to say thank you.

Grady came back home with me and fell in love with a female cat. They were inseparable and had to be adopted together. A lady adopted them both and w/in a few days, brought Grady's girlfriend back because she hid. She kept Grady a few months more, and just yesterday, my sweet Grady was brought back, too, no fault of his own.  Sadly, he missed his girlfriend by just 1 month - she was adopted out just a month ago.

He seems lost and confused as to why he is back at his foster home again. I am happy to see him. I love this guy! Grady is again blending in with my house and cats - just where he left off. He is such an easy-going guy. Who wouldn't love him?? We're going to hope that the 3rd time is the charm for this sweet boy.

Grady is up to date on all shots, and as you might expect, gets along with every creature. He is neutered, tested negative for feline leukemia, up to date on shots, and microchipped. If you could find room in your heart and your house for this big lug, please contact his foster mom, Lynn, at GoodMews22@aol.com.

Paul

Paul was a little guy when he was found as a stray on the streets of Culpeper at just 3 months old. He grew up in a loving foster home and is currently the ripe old age old 5 months. He is a beautiful buff color with light tabby stripes on his coat.

Paul is very shy and timid when you first meet him but he is a lovable kinda guy.  He loves affection and will often seek you out for it. He will sit on your lap and purr as you pet him. He is very sweet.

Paul's purrfect home would be a quiet home with no children or with children over the age of 10 years old. He gets along with other cats and cat friendly dogs.  Paul is neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, combo tested, and microchipped.

 If you would like more information on Paul, please contact Lynn at 

GoodMews22@aol.com.

Milly

Milly is just 18 months old, a pretty female brown & orange tabby.

 Pet me, please take me home, she said while rolling over so I could rub her belly. Very affectionate, petite, gorgeous shade of orange and brown with a touch of white.  For more information on Milly please contact us at lkcounts47@gmail.com or call #540-937-6171.

Henry

Meet Henry, a sweet friendly Siamese mix with blue eyes. Henry is part of a  feral colony happily living near Mt. Run Lake. Recently a coyote was spotted in the area and one of the older cats in the group has disappeared. The caretaker fears for Henry who is adoptable because of his sweet nature. He will need a period of socialization  prior to adoption--can you help?  Please contact us at lkcounts47@gmail.com or call #540-937-6171.

Andre'

Andre' - He is a 2 year old, neutered, Russian Blue (gray) male cat with a sweet disposition, albeit very timid. If you are looking to make a difference in someone's life, Andre' is your guy. Although he is a sweetheart, he needs work with socialization.

He came from a Culpeper neighborhood with his bestest friend, Olivia Sue (Olivia Sue passed away in late October)). They showed up in a nice lady's yard one day and she  fed them for about a year before contacting us when fox took over her yard. Andre' and Olivia Sue were absolute best friends. Now that Olivia has passed, Andre looks for her everywhere, apparently not realizing that she is gone.

He gets along with the other cats and doesn't seem to mind my 2 labs very much. He is a calm cat who enjoys affection and will often rub against your legs affectionately; however, he still seems frightened to be touched. That being said, Andre' has been living with my family and is very respectful of furniture, is good in the litter box, is mannerly, and is everything you would want a cat to be. He is just very shy. I believe that once he is in a quiet home of his own, with a kind and patient person, he would blossom.

The perfect home for Andre' would be a quiet home with no children. Andre' is up to date on shots, spayed/neutered, microchipped, and comes with a free wellness exam. For more information on Andre,' please contact Lynn at GoodMews22@aol.com. Andre' has been waiting for a home since October 2011, please don't forget about him.



Tisha & Sweet Baby James

Say hello to Tisha and her boyfriend, Sweet Baby. Tisha is a mostly white cat with patches of color on her head and tail, Sweet Baby (named for Sweet Baby James - James Taylor) is a brown tabby. Both are about 1 - 2 years old and both have quite a story to tell.
Tisha was found as a stray with her litter of kittens last spring in downtown Culpeper. They were taken to the shelter, and brought to a foster home. Sweet Baby was found as a young kitten with his brother, eating from the porch of his now foster mom. Long story short, his brother was caught and brought into the foster home first, but Sweet Baby did everything to stay near his brother without actually being caught.
He began to cry loudly on the porch for his brother every night. He slept in the heated dog carrier and on the patio furniture on the porch, and  would even put his paw inside the window and touch his foster mom's hand, but wouldn't come inside. Finally, after many months, he finally allowed himself to be caught and was rejoined with his brother. Oh happy days! His first night, he was placed in a condo (to get used to human touch) in the room his brother was in. I woke up to find that somehow his brother had unlocked the condo and freed him and they were sleeping, all curled up together, side by side. Together again at last!
Sweet Baby and his brother lived with their foster mom for over a year. Sadly, his brother died suddenly from an aggressive lung infection last summer. Sweet Baby was lost without him. Tisha had come just a few weeks earlier and was adjusting to her foster home.
Throughout the months, they moved to different rooms in the house together, but it wasn't until last September when Cupid's arrow struck their hearts. Now they are inseparable. They eat and sleep together and groom each other. As you can see from the pictures, they now sit atop the "crow's nest"  in the climber and watch the world together.
Both cats are similar in personality. Both cats are healthy. They are respectful of furniture, great in the litter box, but will not allow themselves to be touched or pet. They just like to live happily without human contact. Kinda crazy, but it works for them. That's not to say that the right person in a quiet home can't get them to blossom...they probably can. At one point, Tisha allowed herself to be petted on a regular basis, but when her foster mom went back to work, she became 'aloof' again. They must be indoor only cats.

These two sweetie pies will need a special person to love them. Someone who is patient and will allow them to flourish in their new home. Both Tisha and Sweet Baby are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines, combo tested, and microchipped. For more information on these little lovebirds, please contact Lynn at GoodMews22@aol.com or call #540-937-6171.

Essie

Essie - Black Bombay female about 3 years old.

Dog friendly! If you are tired of your guests complaining about being covered in cat hair after they leave your house? Your search is over….Essie is here! Essie has it all, looks, personality; you name it she’s got it. She’s slightly aloof, isn’t clingy and is a very low shedder. Your house guests will not even know you have a cat with Essie. She’s very social with her family, but when it comes to company she’s invisible! Essie has classy Bombay looks and impeccable house manners. She likes to play with toys and enjoys attention from her family. She’s a mild talker.  Essie does not want to sit on you or sleep on your bed. She likes to be around you but not on you. She would be happiest in an adult only home where she’s the only cat. Essie likes the foster dogs (Akitas) that she’s met in her foster home. She was very, very smitten with 1 in particular. Essie is a wonderful low maintenance girl about 3 years old, spayed and up to date on all her vaccines.
For more information on this loveable cat please contact us at lkcounts47@gmail.com or call #540-937-6171.

Laila

Here's Laila...1.5 years old Domestic short hair, spayed female, black & white.
 
Laila is super cute. Marked very much like a Border Collie, white chest, white belly, white feet and white tip on her tail! She is very shy, but absolutely loves attention and she loves other cats. Laila loves to play with toys and she has excellent house manners. A very clean girl and appears to be a low shedder. Could your home be the home where Laila can shine? Laila would do best in a quiet home with another cat friendly cat as a companion. She’s about 1.5 years old, spayed and up to date on her vaccines.
For more information on Laila please email lkcounts47@gmail.com or call #540-937-6171.
 

Frieda

This is Freida, she's an Egyptian Mau mix about 2.5 years old, spayed female.

Freida…Exotic and stunning Egyptian mau/Bengal looks! Freida loves to play with toys and can entertain herself for hours with a piece of wadded up paper. Freida is a special needs girl. She’s very timid around strangers, but loves attention from her family. She’s a real looker and gets along well with other cats and has excellent house manners. Freida would do best in an adult only quiet home where she can be given time & patience to adjust. She’s a wonderful girl with so much love to give; she just needs the right environment. Freida is about 2.5 years old, spayed and upto date on her vaccines.
For more information on Frieda please email lkcounts47@gmail.com or call #540-937-6171.

Jordan

 Jordan - 7 months old orange tabby neutered male.

Meet Jordan, he's got looks and personality all rolled up into a small compact package. He's a "little kitty" everything is proportionate, just smaller . Fabulous oragne tabby markings and he's about 7 months old. Jordan and his family were living at a commercial greenhouse before coming to us. Jordan was the first to decide people were great. He loves attention and is learning how nice it is to live in a home.  Jordan loves to play, and thinks everyone and everythings like to play like him. He loves other cats. Jordan is a diamond in the rough. He is probably not suited for children at this point due to his thinking that everyone is a playtoy.  For more information on Jordan please contact us at lkcounts47@gmail.com or call #540-937-6171.

Jordan

Kimba

Meet Kimba, an all white little cutie pie who had an elderly owner could no longer care for her.  Kimba and  Milo (her brother) are 11 years young (cats can live up to 20 + years!) and have lived together their entire lives along with Squeeks, who is 13 years young.

All three are very affectionate, get along with other cats, dogs, and children. Kimba, Milo, and Squeeks are all spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines, combo tested, and microchipped. Please contact Lynn at goodMews22@aol.com for more information.

  More about Kimba: Spayed/Neutered • Up-to-date with routine shots • House trained • Primary color: White • Coat length: Short

Squeeks

Meet Squeeks,  a beautiful female orange tabby with white paws and chin, whose elderly owner could no longer care for her. She is 13 years young (cats can live up to 20 + years!) and has lived with Milo and Kimba her entire life.

All three are very affectionate, get along with other cats, dogs and children. Kimba, Milo, and Squeaks are all spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines, combo tested, and microchipped. Please contact Lynn at goodMews22@aol.com for more information.

More about Squeaks: Spayed/Neutered • Up-to-date with routine shots • House trained • Primary color: Tabby - Orange or Red • Coat length: Short

Milo

Meet Milo the gentleman, a gray tabby who had an elderly owner who could no longer care for him.   Milo and Kimba (his sister) are 11 years young (cats can live up to 20 + years!) and have lived together their entire lives along with Squeeks, who is 13 years young.

 All three are very affectionate, get along with other cats, dogs, and children. Kimba, Milo, and Squeeks are all spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines, combo tested, and microchipped. Please contact Lynn at goodMews22@aol.com for more information.

  More about Milo:  Spayed/Neutered • Up-to-date with routine shots • House trained • Primary color: Gray, Blue or Silver • Coat length: Short

Fiona

Fiona

Fiona is a 8 month old black (with a crest of white on her chest), spayed female LOVE BUG! She is the sister of Rascal and has been with her foster mom since she was just a baby.  Fiona and Rascal were found as strays and taken to the shelter where we immediately scooped them up. Fiona is a precious little girl,who likes to be held and petted and who will cozy up with you on cold night. Being an older kitten, she is active and comical and full of love. Fiona loves to climb on her climber, and sunbathe. She has been waiting for her own home for 6 months.

Fiona would do best in a home with older children, over the age of 8 yrs old. and would love to have a playmate at home if children are present. Fiona is up to date on vaccines, combo tested, spayed, and microchipped.  For more information on Fiona contact us at goodmews22@aol.com or call #540-937-6191.

Kitty

   


Kitty

Kitty is almost a year old Russian Blue male cat. He was dropped off at someone's home and they were told they would be back for him. Sadly, he was abandoned there. Kitty is a sweet, loving cat. He loves to be held and cuddled and is a bundle of joy. As soon as he is neutered, receives his vaccines, and testing, he will be ready for his new home.

Kitty: Spayed/Neutered • Up-to-date with routine shots • House trained • Primary color: Gray, Blue or Silver • Coat length: Short

For more information please contact us at goodmews22@aol.com or call #540-937-6171.

Tisha



Meet Tisha! Tisha is a one year old sweetie pie! Rescued from a local shelter last June, Tisha and her kittens were found as strays in downtown Culpeper.

When Tisha first came home with her foster mom, she was shy and didn't seem to care about anything, but she had a spot near a sunny window and she just blossomed! Unfortunately, once Tisha's foster mom returned to work,  Tisha seems to be going back into her shell again.  I am certain she will blossom again in a quiet home where someone can spend time with her. 

 Tisha would do best in a quiet home with no children or with older children. She gets along with cats and doesn't seem to mind dogs.  She is currently in a quiet room with 3 other kitties and is doing great! She has paired up with another cat who is very quiet and the two are best of friends, always sleeping together and sitting together. Tisha's personality is very mild-mannered, and she enjoys a sunny window and canned food.

Tisha is up to date on all shots, tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV, is spayed and microchipped. If you would like more info on Tisha, please contact Lynn at goodMews22@aol.com.