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Adoption

How it works

From finding your match to bringing them home,
we're with you every step.

Adoption

How it works

From finding your match to bringing them home,
we're with you every step.

Adoption

How it works

From finding your match to bringing them home,
we're with you every step.

1

🔍

Browse Cats

See adoptable cats at PetFinder.com. Filter by age, personality, and compatibility.

Browse Cats

2

❤️

Find Your Match

Read personality details, see compatibility with kids/dogs, and fall in love.

Browse Cats

3

📝

Apply Online

Fill out an application. Typical response time is 48 hours.

4

🏠

Meet & Adopt

Meet your cat, pay the adoption fee, and bring them home!

1

🔍

Browse Cats

See adoptable cats at PetFinder.com. Filter by age, personality, and compatibility.

Browse Cats

2

❤️

Find Your Match

Read personality details, see compatibility with kids/dogs, and fall in love.

Browse Cats

3

📝

Apply Online

Fill out an application. Typical response time is 48 hours.

4

🏠

Meet & Adopt

Meet your cat, pay the adoption fee, and bring them home!

Adoption FAQ's

Before applying for adoption, please look over the Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the adoption process take?

You will typically hear from a PBJ volunteer within 48 hours of submitting your application; the entire process takes approximately a week to complete.

I would like to adopt a single kitten ... is that possible?

One of the most important ways we can support the behavioral and emotional development of a young kitten is to make sure they have a friend. Despite the common belief that cats are solitary animals, they're actually incredibly social beings who thrive when they have feline friends from an early age. That is why our policy is for people to adopt two kittens, or adopting a solo kitten only if you already have another young friendly cat in the home for the kitten to befriend.

How can we meet cats or kittens of interest?

We're delighted to arrange for approved adopters to meet our cats/kittens by appointment, either in their foster homes after they've been approved to adopt from Pets Bring Joy, or at one of our two adoption venues - PetSmart in East Fairfax, VA or PetMAC in DC

Where is PBJ located? Do you adopt out of state?

Pets Bring Joy is based out of Fairfax, Virginia, and serves the Greater Washington D.C. metro area; while we don't generally have the capacity to adopt out of our area, we make exceptions for special needs/harder to place animals.

Must I apply for a specific animal by name?

If you're uncertain as to which of our animals you are interested in, no worries -- simply leave that spot blank on the application, and we'll be delighted to make recommendations of which pets we feel are a best fit for you after reviewing your application and speaking with you.

I'm interested... what do I need to do to get the process started?

The first step will be for you to submit a no-obligation adoption application by clicking the button provided at the top of this page; once submitted, you'll receive a copy of your application via email for your records.

What should I expect after submitting my application?

Our application evaluation process consists of a telephone interview, a veterinary reference check if you've had pets within the past five years, and a landlord check if appropriate.

How long does the adoption process take?

You will typically hear from a PBJ volunteer within 48 hours of submitting your application; the entire process takes approximately a week to complete.

I would like to adopt a single kitten ... is that possible?

One of the most important ways we can support the behavioral and emotional development of a young kitten is to make sure they have a friend. Despite the common belief that cats are solitary animals, they're actually incredibly social beings who thrive when they have feline friends from an early age. That is why our policy is for people to adopt two kittens, or adopting a solo kitten only if you already have another young friendly cat in the home for the kitten to befriend.

How can we meet cats or kittens of interest?

We're delighted to arrange for approved adopters to meet our cats/kittens by appointment, either in their foster homes after they've been approved to adopt from Pets Bring Joy, or at one of our two adoption venues - PetSmart in East Fairfax, VA or PetMAC in DC

Where is PBJ located? Do you adopt out of state?

Pets Bring Joy is based out of Fairfax, Virginia, and serves the Greater Washington D.C. metro area; while we don't generally have the capacity to adopt out of our area, we make exceptions for special needs/harder to place animals.

Must I apply for a specific animal by name?

If you're uncertain as to which of our animals you are interested in, no worries -- simply leave that spot blank on the application, and we'll be delighted to make recommendations of which pets we feel are a best fit for you after reviewing your application and speaking with you.

I'm interested... what do I need to do to get the process started?

The first step will be for you to submit a no-obligation adoption application by clicking the button provided at the top of this page; once submitted, you'll receive a copy of your application via email for your records.

What should I expect after submitting my application?

Our application evaluation process consists of a telephone interview, a veterinary reference check if you've had pets within the past five years, and a landlord check if appropriate.

How to Browse Cats

This is a preview

*Clicking on a profile in the preview window takes you to PetFinder.com

View Our Available Animals

We are partnered with

We update our Petfinder.com page regularly with new arrivals ... please take a peek!

Adoptable Cats are availabel

We update our Petfinder page regularly with new arrivals ... please take a peek!

Browse Cats

Adoption Fees

*Fees cover all age-appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, and microchipping

Single

Pair

Cat/Kitten

$200

$300

SpecialNeeds/
Senior Cat

$100

$300

Adoption Fees

Pay Now

Adoption

How it works

From finding your match to bringing them home,
we're with you every step.

1

🔍

Browse Cats

See adoptable cats at PetFinder.com. Filter by age, personality, and compatibility.

Browse Cats

2

❤️

Find Your Match

Read personality details, see compatibility with kids/dogs, and fall in love.

Browse Cats

3

📝

Apply Online

Fill out an application. Typical response time is 48 hours.

4

🏠

Meet & Adopt

Meet your cat, pay the adoption fee, and bring them home!

1

🔍

Browse Cats

See adoptable cats at PetFinder.com. Filter by age, personality, and compatibility.

Browse Cats

2

❤️

Find Your Match

Read personality details, see compatibility with kids/dogs, and fall in love.

Browse Cats

3

📝

Apply Online

Fill out an application. Typical response time is 48 hours.

4

🏠

Meet & Adopt

Meet your cat, pay the adoption fee, and bring them home!

Adoption FAQ's

Before applying for adoption, please look over the Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the adoption process take?

You will typically hear from a PBJ volunteer within 48 hours of submitting your application; the entire process takes approximately a week to complete.

I would like to adopt a single kitten ... is that possible?

One of the most important ways we can support the behavioral and emotional development of a young kitten is to make sure they have a friend. Despite the common belief that cats are solitary animals, they're actually incredibly social beings who thrive when they have feline friends from an early age. That is why our policy is for people to adopt two kittens, or adopting a solo kitten only if you already have another young friendly cat in the home for the kitten to befriend.

How can we meet cats or kittens of interest?

We're delighted to arrange for approved adopters to meet our cats/kittens by appointment, either in their foster homes after they've been approved to adopt from Pets Bring Joy, or at one of our two adoption venues - PetSmart in East Fairfax, VA or PetMAC in DC

Where is PBJ located? Do you adopt out of state?

Pets Bring Joy is based out of Fairfax, Virginia, and serves the Greater Washington D.C. metro area; while we don't generally have the capacity to adopt out of our area, we make exceptions for special needs/harder to place animals.

Must I apply for a specific animal by name?

If you're uncertain as to which of our animals you are interested in, no worries -- simply leave that spot blank on the application, and we'll be delighted to make recommendations of which pets we feel are a best fit for you after reviewing your application and speaking with you.

I'm interested... what do I need to do to get the process started?

The first step will be for you to submit a no-obligation adoption application by clicking the button provided at the top of this page; once submitted, you'll receive a copy of your application via email for your records.

What should I expect after submitting my application?

Our application evaluation process consists of a telephone interview, a veterinary reference check if you've had pets within the past five years, and a landlord check if appropriate.

How to Browse Cats

This is a preview

*Tapping inside the preview window takes you to Petfinder.com

View Our Available Animals

We are partnered with

We update our Petfinder.com page regularly with new arrivals ... please take a peek!

Browse Cats

Adoption Fees

This is a preview of adoptable cats. Tapping inside the preview window will take you to Petfinder.com

Single

Pair

Cat/Kitten

$200

$300

SpecialNeeds/
Senior Cat

$100

$300

Adoption Fees

Pay Now

Donate

Your donation goes directly to cat care — food, vetting, medication, and supplies for every animal in our foster network.

Give Monthly

Give Once

$25

🍲 Food for a litter

$46

🐱 Covers one cat's monthly expenses

$100

💉 Spay/neuter + vaccines

Custom

Any amount helps

Your monthly gift

Custom

✕

Complete Your Donation

Amount

Custom/mo

Email

you@email.com

Card Number

4242 4242 4242 4242 (Stripe test)

Expiry

12/28

CVC

123

Complete Donation

Donate Custom

🔒 Secure payment via Stripe

Donate

Your donation goes directly to cat care — food, vetting, medication, and supplies for every animal in our foster network.

Give Monthly

Give Once

$25

🍲 Food for a litter

$46

🐱 Covers one cat's monthly expenses

$100

💉 Spay/neuter + vaccines

Custom

Any amount helps

Your monthly gift

Custom

✕

Complete Your Donation

Amount

Custom/mo

Email

you@email.com

Card Number

4242 4242 4242 4242 (Stripe test)

Expiry

12/28

CVC

123

Complete Donation

Donate Custom

🔒 Secure payment via Stripe

Donate

Your donation goes directly to cat care — food, vetting, medication, and supplies for every animal in our foster network.

Give Monthly

Give Once

$25

🍲 Food for a litter

$46

🐱 Covers one cat's monthly expenses

$100

💉 Spay/neuter + vaccines

Custom

Any amount helps

Your monthly gift

*Custom Amount

✕

Complete Your Donation

Amount

Custom/mo

Email

you@email.com

Card Number

4242 4242 4242 4242 (Stripe test)

Expiry

12/28

CVC

123

Complete Donation

Donate Custom

🔒 Secure payment via Stripe

Fostering

Open Your Home,
Save a Life

Pets Bring Joy is fueled by volunteer power, for which we are extremely grateful! Our devoted team of 100+ volunteers collectively donate over 7,500 hours of their time annually to PBJ.

1. Apply Online

Fill out the foster application. We'll follow up within 48 hours.

2. Set Up Your Space

We provide a starter kit: food, litter, bed, toys, crate — everything you need.

3. Welcome Your Foster

15 minutes of daily care. We handle vet visits, adoption events, and finding their forever home.

Apply to Foster →

Fostering FAQ's

Before applying to foster, please look over the Frequently Asked Questions

What is involved in fostering cat(s)/kitten(s) for PBJ?

When fostering for PBJ, you'll care for the cat(s)/kitten(s) in your home, providing routine supplies (food, litter) and love! Pets Bring Joy will be responsible for all veterinary expenses, provided that you work with us to make an appointment at one of PBJ's cooperating veterinary clinics.

How much does it cost to foster a cat?

There is no cost to foster, other than the cost involved in purchasing food and supplies. Many supplies can be provided to you, please ask your foster coordinator.

Will my foster pet attend adoption events?

Adoption events are a fantastic way for our cats to find their forever homes. Your foster coordinator will reach out to you occasionally to invite you to bring your foster(s) to an event.

What if I have other pets of my own? How will I know whether they will get along with a foster and vice versa?

We learn animal personalities through our foster program. While we cannot guarantee a certain personality, we will work with you to find the best foster match for your human family members, current pets if any, and living situation. We always stand ready to switch out your foster(s) if they aren't a best match.

How long will my foster pet be with me before being adopted?

We need all kinds of fosters for all kinds of situations: short term (several weeks), longer term, and even fosters comfortable with caring for pets needing medical treatment (aka medical fosters). We'll discuss your specific situation with you before placing a foster animal in your home.

What if I fall in love with my foster and don't want to give him/her up?

As an approved foster for PBJ, you are also approved to adopt should you decide to do so! Please discuss your interest in potentially adopting with your foster coordinator, as many of our fosters do adopt their foster pets. You will be required to pay an adoption fee and sign a PBJ adoption contract.

I'm interested in fostering ... what's the next step?

Please submit a no-obligation foster application online and a foster coordinator will contact you. As a small rescue organization, we thank you in advance for your patience.

What is involved in fostering cat(s)/kitten(s) for PBJ?

When fostering for PBJ, you'll care for the cat(s)/kitten(s) in your home, providing routine supplies (food, litter) and love! Pets Bring Joy will be responsible for all veterinary expenses, provided that you work with us to make an appointment at one of PBJ's cooperating veterinary clinics.

How much does it cost to foster a cat?

There is no cost to foster, other than the cost involved in purchasing food and supplies. Many supplies can be provided to you, please ask your foster coordinator.

Will my foster pet attend adoption events?

Adoption events are a fantastic way for our cats to find their forever homes. Your foster coordinator will reach out to you occasionally to invite you to bring your foster(s) to an event.

What if I have other pets of my own? How will I know whether they will get along with a foster and vice versa?

We learn animal personalities through our foster program. While we cannot guarantee a certain personality, we will work with you to find the best foster match for your human family members, current pets if any, and living situation. We always stand ready to switch out your foster(s) if they aren't a best match.

How long will my foster pet be with me before being adopted?

We need all kinds of fosters for all kinds of situations: short term (several weeks), longer term, and even fosters comfortable with caring for pets needing medical treatment (aka medical fosters). We'll discuss your specific situation with you before placing a foster animal in your home.

What if I fall in love with my foster and don't want to give him/her up?

As an approved foster for PBJ, you are also approved to adopt should you decide to do so! Please discuss your interest in potentially adopting with your foster coordinator, as many of our fosters do adopt their foster pets. You will be required to pay an adoption fee and sign a PBJ adoption contract.

I'm interested in fostering ... what's the next step?

Please submit a no-obligation foster application online and a foster coordinator will contact you. As a small rescue organization, we thank you in advance for your patience.

Fostering

Open Your Home,
Save a Life

Fostering is the heart of what we do. We provide all supplies, cover all medical costs, and support you every step of the way. The average commitment is just 2–4 weeks.

1. Apply Online

Fill out the foster application. We'll follow up within 48 hours.

2. Set Up Your Space

We provide a starter kit: food, litter, bed, toys, crate — everything you need.

3. Welcome Your Foster

15 minutes of daily care. We handle vet visits, adoption events, and finding their forever home.

Apply to Foster →

Fostering FAQ's

This is a preview of adoptable cats. Tapping inside the preview window will take you to Petfinder.com

How long does the adoption process take?

You will typically hear from a PBJ volunteer within 48 hours of submitting your application; the entire process takes approximately a week to complete.

I would like to adopt a single kitten ... is that possible?

One of the most important ways we can support the behavioral and emotional development of a young kitten is to make sure they have a friend. Despite the common belief that cats are solitary animals, they're actually incredibly social beings who thrive when they have feline friends from an early age. That is why our policy is for people to adopt two kittens, or adopting a solo kitten only if you already have another young friendly cat in the home for the kitten to befriend.

How can we meet cats or kittens of interest?

We're delighted to arrange for approved adopters to meet our cats/kittens by appointment, either in their foster homes after they've been approved to adopt from Pets Bring Joy, or at one of our two adoption venues - PetSmart in East Fairfax, VA or PetMAC in DC

Where is PBJ located? Do you adopt out of state?

Pets Bring Joy is based out of Fairfax, Virginia, and serves the Greater Washington D.C. metro area; while we don't generally have the capacity to adopt out of our area, we make exceptions for special needs/harder to place animals.

Must I apply for a specific animal by name?

If you're uncertain as to which of our animals you are interested in, no worries -- simply leave that spot blank on the application, and we'll be delighted to make recommendations of which pets we feel are a best fit for you after reviewing your application and speaking with you.

I'm interested... what do I need to do to get the process started?

The first step will be for you to submit a no-obligation adoption application by clicking the button provided at the top of this page; once submitted, you'll receive a copy of your application via email for your records.

What should I expect after submitting my application?

Our application evaluation process consists of a telephone interview, a veterinary reference check if you've had pets within the past five years, and a landlord check if appropriate.

Volunteering

Pets Bring Joy is fueled by volunteer power, for which we are extremely grateful!

Our devoted team of 100+ volunteers collectively donates over 7,500 hours of their time annually to PBJ.

Review the opportunities below

If you see something you'd like to help with, please use the appropriate link to contact us.

🚗

Transport Volunteers

Take cats and kittens to vet appointments, foster homes, shelters and more.

Some trips are short and local, while others are a bit longer and out of the area.

If you love animals and want to help by joining our transport team.

Email:

info@pbj.org

📍

Local & regional routes

⏱

Flexible scheduling

📋

Adoption Event Team Member

PBJ is seeking volunteers to help facilitate meet and greets and conduct adoptions at our East Fairfax PetSmart venue, located at 9528 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031. Events are on Saturdays from 12–3 PM and training is provided.

Contact:

📅

Saturdays, 12–3 PM

🎓

Training provided

📍

East Fairfax PetSmart

🧹

East Fairfax PetSmart Cat Care Volunteers

Help us care for adoptable cats housed at the East Fairfax PetSmart store (9528 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031).

Duties:

Cleaning cat condos, changing litter, feeding fur babies, and socializing with cats.

Requirements:

Must be cat savvy, 18+, good communicator over text, able to lift 10+ lbs, and reliable. Shifts typically take 30 minutes.

Ages 12–17 may also volunteer if accompanied by an adult.

📍

East Fairfax PetSmart

🐱

Community Cat Feeders

Several cat colonies throughout Northern Virginia are managed by independent TNR advocates (not affiliated with PBJ). These advocates need volunteers to help with feeding community cats once a week.

In addition to feeding, they also need help with trapping, transporting, and temporarily housing cats.

Training is provided!

📍 Leesburg

📍 Sterling

📍 Reston

📍 South Alexandria (Rt. 1)

📍 Springfield

📍 Woodbridge

📍 Dale City

If you are interested in volunteering to help with community cats, please email independent TNR advocate Lisa at gzpeat@aol.com.

Volunteering

Pets Bring Joy is fueled by volunteer power, for which we are extremely grateful!

Our devoted team of 100+ volunteers collectively donates over 7,500 hours of their time annually to PBJ.

Review the opportunities below

If you see something you'd like to help with, please use the appropriate link to contact us.

🚗

Transport Volunteers

Take cats and kittens to vet appointments, foster homes, shelters and more.

Some trips are short and local, while others are a bit longer and out of the area.

If you love animals and want to help by joining our transport team.

Email:

info@pbj.org

📍

Local & regional routes

⏱

Flexible scheduling

📋

Adoption Event Team Member

PBJ is seeking volunteers to help facilitate meet and greets and conduct adoptions at our East Fairfax PetSmart venue, located at 9528 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031. Events are on Saturdays from 12–3 PM and training is provided.

Contact:

📅

Saturdays, 12–3 PM

🎓

Training provided

📍

East Fairfax PetSmart

🧹

East Fairfax PetSmart Cat Care Volunteers

Help us care for adoptable cats housed at the East Fairfax PetSmart store (9528 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031).

Duties:

Cleaning cat condos, changing litter, feeding fur babies, and socializing with cats.

Requirements:

Must be cat savvy, 18+, good communicator over text, able to lift 10+ lbs, and reliable. Shifts typically take 30 minutes.

Ages 12–17 may also volunteer if accompanied by an adult.

📍

East Fairfax PetSmart

🐱

Community Cat Feeders

Several cat colonies throughout Northern Virginia are managed by independent TNR advocates (not affiliated with PBJ). These advocates need volunteers to help with feeding community cats once a week.

In addition to feeding, they also need help with trapping, transporting, and temporarily housing cats.

Training is provided!

📍 Leesburg

📍 Sterling

📍 Reston

📍 South Alexandria (Rt. 1)

📍 Springfield

📍 Woodbridge

📍 Dale City

If you are interested in volunteering to help with community cats, please email independent TNR advocate Lisa at gzpeat@aol.com.

Assistance

Resources, support, and ways to help cats and their people across Northern Virginia

8+

Community cat colonies supported

200+

Families assisted annually

500+

TNR cats helped

Found a Friendly Stray?

more

Rehoming

more

Found a Friendly Stray?

more

Assistance

Resources, support, and ways to help cats and their people across Northern Virginia

8+

Community cat colonies supported

200+

Families assisted annually

500+

TNR cats helped

Found a Friendly Stray?

more

Rehoming

more

Found a Friendly Stray?

more

PETS BRING JOY

A foster-based cat rescue serving Northern Virginia, DC, and Suburban Maryland.

Every cat in our care is spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and waiting for a new home.

PETS BRING JOY

Every cat in our care is spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and waiting for a new home.

PETS BRING JOY

A foster-based cat rescue serving Northern Virginia, DC, and Suburban Maryland.

Every cat in our care is spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and waiting for a new home.

PETS BRING JOY

A foster-based cat rescue serving Northern Virginia, DC, and Suburban Maryland.

Every cat in our care is spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and waiting for a new home.

Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

Adoption

How it works

From finding your match to bringing them home, we're with you every step.

Adoption

How it works

From finding your match to bringing them home, we're with you every step.

Adoption

How it works

From finding your match to bringing them home, we're with you every step.

1

Browse Cats

See adoptable cats at PetFinder.com. Filter by age, personality, and compatibility.

2

Find Your Match

Read personality details, see compatibility with kids/dogs, and fall in love.

3

Apply Online

Fill out an application. Typical response time is 48 hours.

4

Meet & Adopt

Meet your cat, pay the adoption fee, and bring them home!

1

Browse Cats

2

Find Your Match

3

Apply Online

4

Meet & Adopt

Adoption FAQ's

Before applying for adoption, please look over the Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the adoption process take?

I would like to adopt a single kitten ... is that possible?

How can we meet cats or kittens of interest?

Where is PBJ located? Do you adopt out of state?

Must I apply for a specific animal by name?

I'm interested... what do I need to do to get the process started?

What should I expect after submitting my application?

How long does the adoption process take?

I would like to adopt a single kitten ... is that possible?

How can we meet cats or kittens of interest?

Where is PBJ located? Do you adopt out of state?

Must I apply for a specific animal by name?

I'm interested... what do I need to do to get the process started?

What should I expect after submitting my application?

How to Browse Cats

This is a preview

View Our Available Animals

Adoption Fees

Single

Single

Pair

Pair

Cat/Kitten

Cat/Kitten

$200

$200

$300

$300

SpecialNeeds/Senior Cat

SpecialNeeds/Senior Cat

$100

$100

$300

$300

Adoption Fees

Adoption

How it works

From finding your match to bringing them home,
we're with you every step.

From finding your match to bringing them home,
we're with you every step.

From finding your match to bringing them home,
we're with you every step.

SpecialNeeds/
Senior Cat

SpecialNeeds/
Senior Cat

From finding your match to bringing them home,
we're with you every step.

SpecialNeeds/
Senior Cat