Murphy - Domestic Short Hair Cat for Adoption in Fairfax Station, Virginia

Breed - DSH
Male
Weight - 3lbs
Estimated Age ~ 3mo ( DOB 3/19/26)

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 MagdaL@homewardtrails.org

HOW TO MEET THIS CAT: This cat is in a foster home. To meet this kitty please complete the adoption questionnaire.

LOCATION: Foster home

ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Magda, MagdaL@homewardtrails.org

ADOPTION FEE: $170 for one or $320 for a pair. 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; great with cats and must be adopted with sibling
DOGS: good with dogs
KIDS: great with kids
KNOWN LIKES: play and more play
KNOWN DISLIKES: we still learning

ABOUT THIS ANIMAL:
Murphy is the ultimate little gentleman wrapped in a soft, purring package. This sweet boy is all about love, comfort, and companionship-if there's a lap available, Murphy has already claimed it! He's a world-class cuddle buddy who thrives on being close to his people, happily melting into snuggles the moment you sit down.
While he enjoys a bit of playful fun, Murphy's true superpower is making every moment cozier. He's affectionate, easygoing, and always ready to be your shadow around the house, quietly keeping you company with gentle purrs and soft gazes.
Murphy must be adopted with a sibling or into a home with a friendly resident cat to ensure he has the companionship and social enrichment he needs to truly thrive. He would do wonderfully in a home that can give him both love and a feline friend to share it with.

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, Union Veterinary Clinic, 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.

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.

About: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides pet adoption in Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland....