Meet Athena.
Herndon, VA · 3 years 10 months · Domestic Short Hair (short coat)
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Listed since . Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.
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In the shelter’s words
Meet Athena Athena is a sweet and sensitive girl who is still learning that life can be safe and predictable again. She was living in a home with her friend Leo when their owner gave them both up. Sadly, they had not been receiving the care they needed, and Athena came to us without prior medical records. After her veterinary evaluation with Fancy Cats, it became clear that she would benefit from continued dietary support, good nutrition, and lots of love to help her thrive. Initially believed to be around three years old, Athena's foster person and the vet noted she is likely closer to 5–8 years old. She has the calm presence of an older, wiser soul, which makes her name especially fitting. Named after the Goddess of Wisdom, Athena carries herself with a quiet grace and thoughtful demeanor that endears her to everyone she meets. When Athena first arrived, she was understandably confused and uncertain after losing the only home she had known. The inconsistency in care and security left her timid and cautious. However, since settling into her foster home, she has begun to find comfort in her surroundings and is slowly learning to trust again. Beneath her serious expression is a loving, gentle-hearted cat who simply needed time to feel safe. Athena does well with other cats and finds comfort in feline companionship. While she may be shy when meeting new people, she enjoys gentle affection and rewards patience with quiet companionship and sweet moments of trust. She is not demanding or attention-seeking, but rather the kind of cat who will become a deeply devoted friend once she knows she is loved. This gentle girl is looking for a calm, stable home where she can continue to blossom. With proper nutrition, continued care, and a family willing to move at her pace, Athena will flourish into the wonderful companion she was always meant to be. Athena has so much love still to give and many happy years ahead of her. She is ready for a fresh start with someone who will cherish her, nurture her, and appreciate the wisdom, sweetness, and quiet beauty she brings to every day. VRCP vaccines, sterilized, dewormed, flea preventative, microchip
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RescueGroups record ID: 22265980
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Athena
Currently listed by the shelter
Cat · 3 years 10 months · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · Female
Fancy Cats Rescue Team via RescueGroups.org
Herndon, VA
Listed since — listing date, not shelter intake.
RescueGroups record ID: 22265980
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Adoption information:
https://www.fancycats.org/
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