To provide better service to potential adopters, adoption hours and shelter visits are now by appointment, Monday through Saturday.   Call the shelter at (804) 580-6156 to make an appointment or ask questions about adoption and available pets. Please leave your name, phone number and a message if there is no answer.  You may also contact the shelter by e-mail at shelter@northumberlandsheriff.net 

This page is dedicated to all of the cats waiting for their forever homes. Their vaccinations are current.  If they have not been spayed or neutered at the time of adoption, you'll receive a certificate for spaying/neutering (generously provided by the Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck). If  you have questions about adoptable pets, call the Shelter at (804) 580-6156.

LOVEY

This well-toned seven-year old Tuxedo-coated male is a strapping gentle cat. He's demonstrates supple strength (agility and grace) around the cat room. He's clearly confident -- when he walks around the cat room, he holds his chest high, tail in the air, and a maintains a relaxed posture. He's confident yet laid back and isn't rattled by other cats. He may work well as a 'farm cat' as well as an 'indoor pet'.  NOTE: Lovey is scheduled to be neutered in a few weeks, courtesy of the  Animal Welfare League (AWL). If adoption occurs prior to procedure, adopter will receive a voucher from AWL for reimbursement.

WILHEMINA

This one-year-old diluted, torti tabby has 'tortitude'. When "Willy" first arrived, she lived up to her stereotype -- vocal, confident, and sassy. She was recently brought forward to the adoption room, so she's heedful while she settles in. We're confinement that it won't be long before she begins to express some surprising fun facts behind her unique multi-colored fur. If you’re looking for a cat with a big personality that will keep you on your toes, Wilhemina, is likely all that. NOTE: Wilhemina was spayed, courtesy of the  Animal Welfare League.

TINKER

Tinker is a two-year old white cat with an all-black tail and unique splotches on her head. She's new to the cat room, so she may appear shy while she settles in to her new surroundings. For now, she's quietly affectionate, choosing to receive affections in the confines of her condo. NOTE: Tinker was spayed, courtesy of the  Animal Welfare League.

SAX

Sax is a 1 1/2-year-old girl who is hoping to find a meow-valous home of her own soon. If there was ever a time to judge a cat by its coat, this is the one…. So, good luck resisting this Harlequin -- her splashy coat is predominantly white with small, random spots of black,  angelic 'wings' AND an all-black tail. Harlequins aren’t a breed but are included in the tuxedo family known for their general personality (intelligence, charm and playfulness). Sax is all those things and more.  Volunteers agree that Sax should be adopted into a one-pet household; she loves people but doesn't care to share affections with others NOTE: Sax was spayed, courtesy of the  Animal Welfare League.