Yes! Daniel and Rachel Cat Rescue, Inc. (dba D&R Cat Rescue) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

All of our cats and kittens that are ready for adoption can be found on our Cats for Adoption page. If you find a cat that you are ready to adopt, please submit an adoption application. You can also attend an adoption event where you can meet the cats and kittens in-person and adopt the same day.

Yes.

Minimum Age Requirement: While we may have kittens <8 weeks old, we only allow them to be adopted once they are at least 8 weeks old, spayed/neutered, and healthy. Adopting cats after 8 weeks old ensures they've received crucial socialization with their mother, and foundational care and development, making them more adaptable to new environments and ready to form strong bonds with their forever families. If you are interested in a kitten <8 weeks old, please submit an Adoption Form, and we would be happy to discuss pre-adoption.

Kitten Adoption: We require kittens who are <1 year old to be adopted in pairs unless you already have a cat in your households. This is done to prevent single-kitten syndrome, which can result in unhappiness, destructive behavior, and aggressiveness.

No, all of our cats and kittens who are available for adoption have been spayed/neutered, and are up-to-date on their vaccinations. When you adopt, you will receive their medical documentation that will include all vaccination and medical history.

All of our cats and kittens are rescued strays and ferals from the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia area. D&R Cat Rescue is based in Hyattsville, MD, which has an abundance of stray and feral cats. We trap, spay/neuter, vaccinate, and foster them until they are ready to be adopted into loving homes. In some cases, cats may not be amenable to living indoors, so we will return them to the outdoors after spay/neuter and vaccination.

TNVR stands for Trap, Neuter/Spay, Vaccinate, Return. TNVR is a humane and effective method used in managing populations of free-roaming cats, especially feral ones.

In TNVR programs, community cats are trapped in humane traps, then taken to veterinary clinics where they are neutered or spayed, vaccinated against common diseases, and provided with medical care if needed. After recovery, they are returned to their original location or a suitable outdoor environment.

This approach helps control the cat population by preventing further breeding while also ensuring the health and well-being of the existing cats. TNVR is considered a compassionate and proactive solution that aims to minimize the impact of free-roaming cat populations on local ecosystems while prioritizing their welfare.

If you are located in the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia area, please contact us at DandRCatsRescue@gmail.com. Alternatively, you can look up TNVR organizations in your area.

Yes! We are always looking for volunteers to foster our cats and kittens prior to adoption. Please email us and we can provide more information

Yes! You can visit our Adoption Events page or follow us on social media for upcoming adoption events.

The cat adoption process typically involves several steps aimed at ensuring a suitable match between the cat and the prospective adopter while ensuring the welfare of the animal. Here's a general overview:

Application: Prospective adopters should begin by viewing the Cats for Adoption page to view the list of cats that are ready for adoption. Once you identify a cat you are interested in adopting, please submit an Adoption Form.

Meet-and-Greet: Once the application is reviewed and approved, the potential adopter gets the opportunity to meet the cat. This allows interaction with the cat to observe their behavior and ensure suitability.

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Attend an Adoption Event: Adoption events allow prospective adopters to meet and interact with a variety of cats to form a connection. Visit our Adoption Events page to learn about upcoming adoption events.

Adoption Fee: If everything goes well, the adopter pays an adoption fee ($150/cat), which covers vaccinations, spaying/neutering, microchipping, and other medical screening/health expenses.

Post-Adoption Support: We remain available to answer questions and/or offer guidance and resources for a smooth transition. As we typically become bonded to our cats, we welcome photos and updates of the adopted cat in their new home.

The entire process aims to find the best possible match between the cat and the adopter, ensuring the well-being of the animal and a successful, lifelong adoption.