Pepper
Female, est DOB December 2023, Chihuahua Mix
Meet Princess Pepper, the pickiest, pluckiest, personality filled pup of them all!
Pepper is about 1-2 years old, about 15lbs, and a mix of chihuahua, fruit bat, and a few other unknown breeds.
Pepper came to us from a rural shelter where she was found on her own. We don't know much more about Pepper's story.
Pepper is a good dog. She is sweet, silly, and smart.
She loves to snuggle, and loves to make nests in blankets. She will give you kisses until you tell her to stop, and then she might just need to sneak a few more in anyway.She is very food motivated, and was quick to learn commands like "touch", "sit", and "crate". She would be a great candidate to teach tricks to! She also loves her ball, and will play fetch until your arm is starting to go numb.
Pepper is truly a great dog, and will make a great best friend for the right person.
However, Pepper is also a fearful dog.
This often comes out in the form of barking, vocalizing, moving away, and occasionally other tactics meant to scare people off. She wants to be friends, but she is nervous, and needs someone who understands that and is willing to work with her on this.
Addressing fearful stranger issues requires significant time and patience.
This will require a slower introduction process, and a person who wants to take the time to move at Pepper's pace, and who is committed to continuing her training.
Pepper has done well with the small dog in her foster home, so another dog might be a great way to help her confidence
(all dogs must do a meet and greet).
Pepper has done well with the cats in her foster home, but she does occasionally get the urge to chase them or nip when they get too close to her toys. A dog savvy cat should be fine.
Pepper is fully vetted, crate trained, house trained (with the occassional use of puppy pads), and knows basic leash and obedience skills.
The perfect home for Pepper would be an adults only home, with one or two adults, who are laid back and calm
(party people, we love you, but this isn't your girl).
An adopter who understands and has experience with Chihuahuas, or small breed dogs, is wonderful, but not required. Similarly, an adopter who has experience working with fearful or reactive dogs is a plus.
Most importantly, we are looking for an adopter who understands this will be a process that takes time, and is willing to put that time in.
If you think Pepper might be the girl for you, please apply!
Hail Mary
Female, est DOB February 2026, "Project Hail Mary" Litter
Meet Hail Mary!
An "oops" litter sailed into our orbit, and we couldn't let them fly by!
The sweetest and snuggliest, Hail Mary in the most likely to crawl up and demand cuddles from her foster family, both cat and human! When she's feeling energetic she loves to play with her siblings, chasing each other around and chasing her own tail constantly. She's the one most likely to be found hanging back from the action though, settling next to or with her foster parents but she's also quick to sneak around and pounce to get back in the game. She loves ear scritches and kicker toys!
All Tiny Paws RVA kittens are treated for fleas and parasites, tested negative for FIV/FELV, received age appropriate vaccines (additional vaccines are the responsibility of the adopter), and are fixed.
Kittens must be indoor only and keep their claws.
If looking for a single kitten adopters must already own at least one active cat.
If there are no cats in the home we will only adopt out pairs of kittens.
If you're interested in adopting Hail Mary, please fill out an application below!
Apollo
Male, est DOB March 2026, "Greek Gods" Litter
Meet Apollo!
We took this litter to help out a rescue partner working a heartbreaking hoarding case.
This little group came to us sniffly and skinny, and has grown into the sweetest bunch!
This adorable boy is named for Apollo, the twin brother of Artemis, and these two are indeed almost identical! Apollo, like his sister, are all black except for the tiniest spots of white on their chests. Together they look like a starry night sky!
Apollo was the sickest of the litter when they first came to their foster home, but he’s finally feeling better and coming out of his shell! He loves to play with his siblings, and he’s working on finally catching the wand toy before his sisters. He also loves treats from his people and is learning that pets and snuggles are actually pretty nice!
Apollo would love a home with older children as he continues coming out of his shell. He would make a great pair with Artemis or Athena.
All Tiny Paws RVA kittens are treated for fleas and parasites, tested negative for FIV/FELV, received age appropriate vaccines (additional vaccines are the responsibility of the adopter), and are fixed.
Kittens must be indoor only and keep their claws.
If looking for a single kitten adopters must already own at least one active cat.
If there are no cats in the home we will only adopt out pairs of kittens.
If you're interested in adopting Apollo, please fill out an application below!
Artemis
Female, est DOB March 2026, "Greek Gods" Litter
Meet Artemis!
We took this litter to help out a rescue partner working a heartbreaking hoarding case.
This little group came to us sniffly and skinny, and has grown into the sweetest bunch!
“Party Arti” is the oldest of the Greek litter, as well as the bravest and most social of the bunch. She is always ready to explore, play, or be involved in whatever you’re doing. She loves everyone she meets, and she has no fear around people, other cats, or dogs!
She is named after both the goddess and the recent space flight that sent a crew around the moon. Artemis lives up to these names by being an excellent companion, a brave explorer, and an all-around clever girl.
She likes treats, playing with toys, and falling asleep on her people. She would be a great fit for any household, but would also make a perfect pair with any of her siblings!
All Tiny Paws RVA kittens are treated for fleas and parasites, tested negative for FIV/FELV, received age appropriate vaccines (additional vaccines are the responsibility of the adopter), and are fixed.
Kittens must be indoor only and keep their claws.
If looking for a single kitten adopters must already own at least one active cat.
If there are no cats in the home we will only adopt out pairs of kittens.
If you're interested in adopting Artemis, please fill out an application below!
Ares
Male, est DOB March 2026, "Greek Gods" Litter
Meet Ares!
We took this litter to help out a rescue partner working a heartbreaking hoarding case.
This little group came to us sniffly and skinny, and has grown into the sweetest bunch!
Ares is named after the god of war, but he couldn’t be more different! This sweet, goofy boy is a lover, not a fighter. He is the smallest of his litter, so he takes a moment to make sure new people and animals are friendly, but then he is all snuggles and playfulness.
His favorite activity is climbing people like a cat tree and then falling asleep with them. He also loves to play with wand toys, tunnels, and springs, but he’s used to sharing with his bigger siblings. When he needs a break, he switches to making biscuits on his cat bed in the sunshine.
Ares would be a great addition to any home where he can take his time to build confidence first. His perfect pair would be one of his sisters, Artemis or Athena!
All Tiny Paws RVA kittens are treated for fleas and parasites, tested negative for FIV/FELV, received age appropriate vaccines (additional vaccines are the responsibility of the adopter), and are fixed.
Kittens must be indoor only and keep their claws.
If looking for a single kitten adopters must already own at least one active cat.
If there are no cats in the home we will only adopt out pairs of kittens.
If you're interested in adopting Ares, please fill out an application below!
Athena
Female, est DOB March 2026, "Greek Gods" Litter
Meet Athena!
We took this litter to help out a rescue partner working a heartbreaking hoarding case.
This little group came to us sniffly and skinny, and has grown into the sweetest bunch!
Athena is named after the Greek goddess of wisdom and her iconic helmet. While she is still working on accumulating the “wisdom” part, she definitely brings a balance to her litter and gets along well with everyone.
Athena is a delightful mix of cute, social, and playful. She loves to explore with Artemis, snuggle with Ares, and play with Apollo. She also loves hanging out with her people!
Athena would be a great fit for any home that has room for a sweet, supportive presence. She could be a perfect pair with any of her siblings.
All Tiny Paws RVA kittens are treated for fleas and parasites, tested negative for FIV/FELV, received age appropriate vaccines (additional vaccines are the responsibility of the adopter), and are fixed.
Kittens must be indoor only and keep their claws.
If looking for a single kitten adopters must already own at least one active cat.
If there are no cats in the home we will only adopt out pairs of kittens.
If you're interested in adopting Athena, please fill out an application below!
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We can't wait to find you your future family members!
If you've reached this box, you've reached the end of our available kitties!
But please keep checking back, as we'll have kittens looking for homes in the coming weeks!
