Wanderlust - Domestic Short Hair Cat for Adoption in Alexandria, Virginia

Wanderlust is a beautiful adult kitty whose journey has taken her from a frightened outdoor mama to a loving cat ready for a forever home.

Rescued from a rural West Virginia property in 2025, Wanderlust raised her kittens and watched each of them find loving families. While she made great progress learning to trust people, it wasnt until moving to her foster home that she truly began to blossom. With patience, love, and the help of her feline friend Wilbur, Wanderlust discovered that the world isnt such a scary place after all.

Today, Wanderlust is a silly, affectionate girl who enjoys attention, companionship, and all the comforts of indoor life. After a much-needed dental procedure, shes feeling better than ever and letting her personality shine. She is proof that sometimes all it takes is the right environment and a little time for a cat to become the companion they were always meant to be.

If youre looking for a sweet, resilient kitty with a heartwarming story and plenty of love to give, Wanderlust is ready to start her next adventure with you.

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Submit an Adoption Application to be considered:
https://www.tailshigh.org/home/adoption-application/

Completing the application does not guarantee it will be approved. We are an all volunteer group and unfortunately are unable to answer every phone call, adoption inquiry, or application. Please understand you will be contacted only if your application is approved.

The domestic short hair cat is a popular and diverse breed known for its unique personalities and low maintenance care. These cats come in various colors and patterns, with short, easy to manage coats that require minimal grooming. Domestic short hairs are friendly, adaptable, and make wonderful companions for individuals and families alike. They possess playful and affectionate qualities that endear them to many, making them one of the most beloved and widely adopted cat breeds worldwide.

Tails High is a cage-free cat rescue, which means that our cats are spread out in a network of foster...