Ernie

About Ernie (Domestic short hair) in Washington

Ernie is waiting for you at Lucky Dog Animal Rescue in Washington, DC 20002. ERNIE NEEDS A FOREVER HOME! COME MEET ERNIE AND OTHER GREAT ADOPTABLE CATS ON SUNDAY 5/3 FROM 12PM-3PM AT THE PETSMART IN POTOMAC YARDS (3351 RICHMOND HIGHWAY, ALEXANDRIA, VA)! Name: Ernie Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 8 months as of 4/13/26 Estimated DOB: 8/12/25 SEX: Male Approximate Weight: 8.28 lbs oz as of 4/8/26 Coloring: Black with Tan Type of Hair: Short Gets Along With: Because of his young age, Ernie will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period. We’re happy to help with tips and tricks! Currently Living at: DC area foster home Check out this video of Ernie: [Lien externe masqué] I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Ernie, and I am a cute little guy! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be myself. Litter: Ely, Ernie What the Shelter Says About Me: Ernie is an unusual boy with a bob tail and a spotted front right arm. We think his bob tail is natural since his brother (Ely) also has a shorter tail. When Ernie first came into our rescue's care, he was standoffish to strangers and lept off our photo table. We thought he was more shy than his two siblings but given a few weeks to warm up, Earnie became the condo doorman - greeting us and inviting petting. (There is a sibling like that in every family, right, a little slower to dive in and more studious about situations.) While he doesn't ask to be picked up, Ernie is ok with it and will reciprocate your pats with head bumps and rolling over and over inviting more. He said ok to modeling for photos and this is what we got. Ernie says he just needs time to make his own decisions...don't we all! What My Foster Says About Me: Ernie hid in my closet for the first five days I had him. On the sixth day, he saw his brother getting head scratches and wanted some too and that is how his walls came down. He looooves