Jax Domestic Short Hair Fairfax, VA

Meet Jax! She was brought to us when her loving owner passed away, and family members could no longer keep her where they were living. This gorgeous girl is just over four years old, and has seriously the softest fur. But you can't just walk in and pet her!!! First she must decide that she trusts you. When Jax first got to the shelter she was super afraid! She would hiss, and try to look big and tough, and maybe even do a couple smacks in our general direction. It took her more than two weeks in an office to feel comfortable and start to show her true personality. But once she decided she trusted us, she turned into a sweetie pie to the extreme! She greets those in her inner circle with purrs, headbumps, twining around ankles, and sitting somewhere up high nearby so she can keep an eye on her friends in between naps.

Jax has the prettiest tortoiseshell fur colors, beautiful amber eyes (that always look just a little concerned), and little white 'boots' on her front paws! Jax's previous family said that she's afraid of loud noises and strangers, which she has shown to be true. However, she has also shown the potential to relax with new people and in new places if given the time. Anyone interested in adopting Jax should be ready to provide her ample time to settle into a new home and respect her space - really earn her trust! We think that moving into her new home may cause her a little stress at first, but our staff can walk you through how to acclimate her. And, Jax is eligible for an Adoption Audition trial period of 30 days to ensure that she has the chance to acclimate to her new home.

If you'd like to meet our available pets, please check the "shelter information" box on the listing to see if the pet is located at our Fairfax Campus (4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax) or our Lorton Campus (8875 Lorton Road, Lorton). Then, come in during our open hours! Both of our locations are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12-5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 12-7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information on our adoption process, including requirements and fees, visit: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/adopt