Domestic Short Hair Cats Available for Adoption in Arlington, Virginia

Felipe's Personality

Felipe is a young, friendly grey and white tabby. He looks like he's wearing black lipstick and eyeliner! Felipe is a bold and confident cat who loves playtime - with his foster mom and other cats. He settled in easily, not hiding at all, and enjoys playing with the other two male cats in his foster home.

Felipe engages one of his foster “brothers” in chase-and-wrestle games until his "brother" wears out! Felipe is generally respectful of his other “brother,” who is older and has no interest in playing, though Felipe occasionally needs reminders to back off. He’s not a bully; he just wants to play! Because of this, Felipe needs another young playful male cat in his forever home. When Felipe is not playing with a "brother," he loves to chase a toy on a fishing pole. He sometimes likes to playfully "ambush" you as you walk by - he is still learning to be gentler and only ambush toys.

Felipe is learning how nice it is to be petted - initially he would playfully nip your hand. He has never been shy, but prefers playtime to being petted. He is starting to enjoy affection more and more and has even started climbing into his foster mom's lap. Felipe loves eating as much as playing and is enthusiastic about his meals. He is not picky about wet food and prefers wet food to dry food.

Type of Home Felipe Needs

Felipe needs an experienced cat caretaker who understands some cats prefer playtime to affection. He's a young, strong cat who thrives on interactive playtime - with people and other cats. He needs a home with another young, playful male cat to bond and play with. No young children now or in the future. An older cat-savvy child (over about 12 years of age) may be ok.

Where Felipe Came From

Felipe was found living outdoors by a kind family with 3 cats and 2 dogs. With an already full household, they were not able to keep Felipe but cared for him until he came into SPCA's care.PLEASE NOTE: we only adopt to residents of the DC metro area, which includes DC, Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties in MD, and Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, and Loudoun Counties in VA.

Please see our adoption guidelines at https://spcanova.org/about-us/adoption-policies/.

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.