Meet Ernie.

Washington, DC · Young · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Listed since Sep 29, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Oct 22, 2026

In the shelter’s words

ERNIE NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!! Follow our Lucky Cats on Instagram: @LuckyCatsDC Name: Ernie Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Best Guess for Age: 7 months a/o 10/26/26 Est. DOB: 3/26/26 SEX: Female Approximate Weight: 6 lbs as of 9/29/26 Coloring: Black Type of Hair: Short Gets Along With: With proper introductions, Ernie will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period. We’re happy to help with tips and tricks! Lives with: Elmer, Ernie Currently Living at: Foster home in the DC area! I am Looking For: Hi, I'm Ernie and I’m a super cute cat! All I ask is for love, a safe home, and yummy food. Do you think I can be part of your family? What my Foster Says About Me: Ernie is one perfect kitten – affectionate, social, playful, and curious. Like a true black cat, she is her person’s shadow, following them around everywhere from room to room. Ernie loves to weave in between your legs and rub up against you any chance she gets, so be careful when you’re walking! When you call her, she’ll either run up to you with the cutest trill, or immediately flop onto her back and roll over, and her belly is not a trap!Ernie loves playtime and has great energy. She likes to show off her expert hunting skills, jumping up at wand toys and chasing down springs and balls. She’ll also play chase with the resident cat, or sometimes even try to catch her own tail! She reports for bird and squirrel watching duty everyday and never fails to keep a watchful eye out on the street with her foster brother. And when it’s time to wind down, this girl is all purrs and snuggles. Ernie loves being held or laying on top of your chest, and she’s the first kitty her foster mom has found that loves to hang out in her foster mom’s hoodie! She’s also an expert baker who loves to knead biscuits on blankets, your tummy, or arms. Ernie is the total package – equal parts playful and loving – and is ready to bring so much joy and love into your life :) What the Shelter Says About Me: Ernie struts through life with total confidence, flashing her charming looks at anyone who'll give her a moment of attention (and it works every time!). Found under a school bus (she must like to learn), this girl is a whirlwind of energy when playtime starts, tearing after toys, pouncing on shadows, and turning even the simplest string into an adventure. But when the games wind down, she melts into pure snuggle mode, proving she's as sweet as she is playful. When she is in her loving mood, she just rolls around and invites petting. This sleek little girl is looking for someone to be the center of her world, and she's more than ready to return the favor. TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for this kitten is $220 ($380 for two cats or kittens adopted together), which includes the cost of routine vetting.If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at www.luckydoganimalrescue.org . BE A FOSTER!!! Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org BE A SPONSOR!!!! Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save. To learn more about sponsorship, please contact info@luckydoganimalrescue.org !

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What this home needs

• Cats

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

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• Still to ask the shelter

  other dogs · children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:27 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:27 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.