Siamese Cat Rescue Center

I’ve been familiar with Siamese Cat Rescue Center of VA since 2001, and I’ve adopted two kitties from them, Dollie Rose (from the Texas Siamese Rescue Center) and Little Guy (who, sadly, just passed away at 12 years old.) SCRC is a small, volunteer only group, which has foster cats up and down the east coast.
As you might guess, I am Siamese madd. SCRC has every kind of Siamese you could want: Seal Point, Blue Point, Chocolate Point, Snow Shoe, Flame Point, and Lynx Points – as well as related cat breeds. Please, if you are interested in a smart, cute, and conversational cat – check out SCRC! They do an amazing job matching adopters with adoptees, and they really know their cats.
They have a thorough application process, so if you want to declaw your cat or let him/​her roam outside etc., you might want to think about another group. Their application process is very transparent and is on the website, and helps them determine a good fit between people and kitties. When it comes time for me to adopt my next companion, I’ll be heading their way.

My mother adopted an Siamese from this org several years ago. Ivy is doing great! I’m not sure how my mother found out about this group… But, at any rate, they run a fantastic operation. I travel along when we go pick up a cat and transport it. Sometimes it’s taking them to a new foster house. Other times, the end destination is the new adopter!
This org is run by the kind hearts of volunteers. There are people who interview potential adopters; foster parents; transporters (yes, they move cats from state to state); follow-​ups. Siri is a wonderful gal to head this venture, too! Caring. A+ personality.

Looking to adopt a «Meezer»?
The Siamese Rescue in Locust Dale, VA is one of the best animal rescues in the area despite being two hours away from DC. The drive to rural Virginia is beautifully scenic and worth the extra oil changes (avoid 66). The rescue is disguised as an ordinary garage of a beautiful house amongst farms. However, once you step foot inside the garage you’ll see that it’s anything but ordinary.
The garage was transformed and custom built into a Siamese cat sanctuary. The building is equipped with state of the art equipment and laboratory supplies for cat care. Sanitation is a major priority at VA Siamese Rescue from the quarantine room right down to hair brushes. The extremely immaculate facility is also cat-​friendly. The lower level boasts a «jungle gym» for feline enjoyment, as well as many climbing apparatuses and spacious cat condos. Each cat is given individualized diet and their own litter box. Careful attention is paid to dietary and digestive habits of each cat. Their health is monitored daily to ensure any illness or ailment is immediately addressed. The rescue staff have very close relationship with veterinarians.
Upstairs reside the elderly Siamese. These cats are reasonably separated from the younger ones due to greater health requirements and a less playful (and more lazy) lifestyle. The quarantine room is located on this level, where cats are isolated and treated for any contagious diseases.
What about the cats themselves? ALL of them are lovely and beautiful but each possesses different and distinct personality traits. There are true Meezers that are talkative and loyal, the Divas that shift from charismatic to «Garfield-​esque» without a moment’s notice, the rambunctious and mischievous teenagers, the gentle yet shy gentry, and so forth.
The best part of visiting the rescue is getting to play with the cats and learn about their personalities. Siri co-​operates the rescue, and she’s very knowledgeable and attentive to the cats’ needs. These cats have been abandoned and rescued several times throughout their lives. She’s a straight shooter, not a used car salesperson trying to send an adopter off with a lemon. Siri is particular to ensure that you and the cat are a compatible match. She does not sugarcoat the flaws of the cats, but only has their best interest in mind. Only the qualified to own and care for a Siamese will be considered as their adoption process is elaborate (but not daunting).
While all of this seem like overkill, bringing a pet into your home is not unlike having a child. A lot of planning and attention to detail must be paid. The Siamese Rescue is a wonderful, and reputable non-​profit organization specializing in one of the most intelligent and captivating cat breeds.
Curtis and I give them our strongest recommendations.