Domestic Short Hair Cats Available for Adoption in Fairfax Station, Virginia
LYJA
Domestic Short Hair
🇺🇸
Fairfax Station, Virginia
May 7th
female, small, young
DESCRIPTION
Breed - DSH black
Spayed Female
Weight - still growing
Estimated Age - around 8 mos as of Mar 2026
If you are interested in adopting this cat, please fill out our cat adoption questionnaire at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HTAR/Cat. For questions, email kelseym@homewardtrails.org.
HOW TO MEET THIS CAT: You can meet Lyja at Crumbs & Whiskers, DC's first cat cafe. To book an appointment, check out their website: www.crumbsandwhiskers.com.
LOCATION: Crumbs & Whiskers, 3109 M St NW, Washington, DC
ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Kelsey at kelseym@homewardtrails.org
ADOPTION FEE: $190 for this cat or $360 for a pair ($180 each). This fee INCLUDES spay, vaccines, and microchip. Ask us about our many adoption benefits that include free exams, pet insurance, and other discounts!
HOW THIS ANIMAL IS WITH:
CATS: Good with cats and must be adopted with a compatible cat or kitten.
DOGS: Unknown
KIDS: Unknown
KNOWN LIKES: TBD
KNOWN DISLIKES: TBD
ABOUT THIS ANIMAL:
Lyja came to Homeward Trails recently from a shelter in North Carolina. Since she's new, we are still learning more details about her, but we can't wait to see more of her personality!
HT ADOPTION INCLUDES:
Spay/Neuter
A series of FVRCP vaccines, rabies vaccine (if old enough), and deworming
Microchip - lifetime registration with no fees
EXCLUSIVE ADOPTER BENEFITS:
Free physical exam with Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Jermantown Animal Hospital and Clarendon Animal Care within 30 days of adoption and all VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA offers $250 coverage - details provided) within 14 days of adoption.
A portion of EVERY ADOPTION fee supports spay/neuter for animals in under-resourced communities.
BE A FOSTER: Save a life: http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program.
ABOUT: DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR CAT BREED
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.
