King Street Cats is proud to be the only cat-exclusive, no-kill rescue facility in Alexandria, Va. We are 100% volunteer-run and rely solely on private donations. Prior to 2003 we were known as The Albert Foundation. King Street Cats houses 30 cats on average and because we are free-roaming, you can come and hang out on the weekends with the "cat-friendliest cats" in town!

Our mission is to provide loving homes for the cats and kittens in our care, and to educate and assist the community in regard to cat welfare. We accomplish this through outreach to the local community by providing information on proper cat care, behavioral problems and other issues involving cats. If you call or email us, we will respond! We also assist local residents in locating and retrieving lost cats and assist individuals through the cat adoption process. 

We promote spaying and neutering, and all our cats and kittens are sterilized and fully up-to-date on shots prior to adoption. We also provide post-adoption support for adopters and anyone else that needs cat care advice. Because we only work in the area of cat welfare…we know cats! We believe that every cat, regardless of age or purrsonality, deserves to have a forever home and our cats stay with us until that home is found. In July 2009, we moved to our new location on Dove Street. The cats enjoy the sunny windows, extra space, and the cat walk on the wall!  

King Street Cats' first rescue and guardian mascot, Chester, lived for eleven years at the Unique Shop located below the orphanage's first home. He became an Old Town "landmark" and was visited by thousands of friends and fans over the years. Chester passed away from cancer in the spring of 2004 and is deeply missed by his extended community.

It was with a heavy heart that King Street Cats said goodbye to our permanent resident, Nala, on November 23, 2010. Nala was 16 years old and came to King Street Cats in March 2006 after running out of time at a local shelter. We tried to adopt her to wonderful homes three different times, but Nala did everything possible to come back. Nala truly loved living at King Street Cats surrounded by her feline friends. Many kittens cuddled with Nala and enjoyed her motherly warmth. She was also firm and would set cats straight who wanted to rumble. Although Nala was frequently called "The Diva of the cat room", she ruled her kingdom with a soft paw and big heart. Nala was diagnosed with breast cancer in mid-2009, though it was other medical complications that took her life. There will never be another Nala, and while she is gone…she will never be forgotten.

Our adoption open houses are every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 pm at:

King Street Cats
25 Dove Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

Also please visit us at our "Cats on the Go" Mobile Adoption Events