"Time spent with cats is never wasted."
-Colette (Sidonie Gabrielle Colette)
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We want you to know that your donations or adoptions will help us provide care, love, and more spaces for homeless dogs and cats, all of whom you can see on the pages of this website. It's easy and safe to do, and only takes a minute of your time. Just click on our Donate button, below right. Thank you!
Saving one cat will not change the world, but for that one cat . . . the world will change forever. |
If you have a little extra love to give,
some of our kitties have special friends at our rescue.
(Pictures or descriptions will indicate.)
some of our kitties have special friends at our rescue.
(Pictures or descriptions will indicate.)
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URGENT--Owner in Hospice! Must be rehomed.
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Super gorgeous and loving! They have been with their "dad," a retired Navy Chaplain and a church minister, since they were 8 months old. He recently had to go into hospice care, and his caring family is too allergic to take the kitties. Satchel and Serafina don't understand why they are away from the only home they knew. We need a new home for them as soon as possible. Satchel is slightly larger and has a sort of hourglass white spot on his lower back. He is a calm, mellow, lovebug! Maybe he was named after the famous baseball star, Satchel Paige, because he liked to bat his toys around. Serafina, whose name is from Seraphim, the highest order of angels, has two tan spots on the back of her neck and loves to be petted and play. She's a busy girl. Both are bright and cuddly. They may not be a good fit for dogs or young children. Adopting Satchel and Serafina would be a great way of honoring their owner's service to our country.
Click on any picture to see fully.
Click on any picture to see fully.
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Inseparable!
BLINKY & RAVEN
Female & Male BFFs
Born 8/2015
See Adoption Procedures page to apply.
They qualify for our "Twofur" Discount!
Sponsored by Julie E.
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Quote from one of our amazing socializers:
My special little loves, inseparable little loves. I have noticed that both Raven and Blinky are out now all the time, searching for me and stay by my side. Blinky loves to follow me around and now her boyfriend Raven is doing the same thing and I can fully pet him now. He seems to follow the lead of his special lady friend. Still a little shy to new people, but Raven loves to play with a feather wand or string toys with feathers on it. My little Blinky just wants to follow me wherever I go, with her tiny meow. I don’t think I’ve even heard Raven meow yet. They are so sweet to watch. These two little kitties will add the perfect “Chi” to their new family, preferably a more quiet family or senior. (Chi is the balance of negative & positive forms in the body and believed to benefit good health.) 
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Two sweet peas in a pod. Rescued together, they are inseparable little loves. They will bring somebody a lot of joy and happiness. Blinky is more social and loves attention and will follow you around, while Raven is a tad more shy. However, lately, he has followed his girlfriend’s lead, has come out of his shell, wanting to be pet. Raven absolutely loves to play, while Blinky would prefer to just follow you and ask for more pets. Both would be a little shy to a new home at first, but it is worth the wait, just watching these two cuties who grew up as babies, still madly in love with each other. Both have silky fur coats, but Blinky has a little petite body and little legs, while Raven is a little bigger and normal size. Both have beautiful golden eyes.
Do watch the videos. Click here for more info about black cats. Adopting with another fur friend helps to make the new transition less scary for both. Often one of the bonded duos makes the breakthrough, then the 2nd cat will follow. When you see them starting to bond with you, it’s the best feeling in the world!!!!!!!! You never need to worry when you have to be away longer periods at a time i.e. work or events, you have peace of mind because the kitties have each other. Just provide them with a few toys, music, or animal tv, and they will be very content until you arrive home. |
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We had Tesla (and her twin sister) from a baby, but it took awhile before they found a home because they were shy. At last, a nice gentleman adopted them. Then, in 2020, the man passed away and the twins ended up at a local kill shelter, even though they should have been returned to us. They were understandably very confused and frightened. Finally, they were released to us. Fast forward to them first being boarded, then taken to the vet for exams, then to our cat den. Finally, they each went to foster homes (they were not bonded). Tesla relates well to men, probably because her original owner was a man. She loves to be petted by her foster dad, even though her foster mom lives there, too. She would do well as a single cat, no dogs, and a quiet home. Dontcha just want to run your fingers through that fur!
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Click on a pic to see fully.
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Sponsored by Julie Esser--Thank You!
Benny
Male Black, FIV+
Born approx. 2012
Call 626-676-9505
and fill out online Adoptions Application, (click on Adoptions tab, above)
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This is our Benny Boy, sweet, loving, good natured, and who loves all other cats. Benny Boy would just love to be your cuddly partner. We haven’t discovered even any flaws with our Benny. He also loves to play with his toys and strings, and will just follow you around spreading his love, and receiving your love. Benny was rescued off the streets but he was social and therefore he was at one time, somebody’s pet, lost or abandoned. Being on the streets, he did contract FIV+, but he is a healthy kitty, and FIV+ is not easily transmitted to other cats. FIV+ is transmitted thru severe bite wounds. Because Benny loves all cats, and has never been aggressive, always walks away from any cat who is feisty, FIV+ is a NON issue, and we can advise. An FIV+ cat can live as long as any cat who doesn’t have FIV+. Benny would best be adopted with one of his pals at the rescue. He has several because he gets along with nearly every cat we have. If you are interested in a sweet cuddly boy kitty, and are ok to adopt and love at least two kitties, please contact us. Benny would love to love you!!!!!!
See his VIDEO, called "Benny, the Boyfriend," above. Click for more about black cats. |
NOTE: Most FIV+ cats can be with other kitties and never affect the other cat, and it’s only thru deep wounds from fighting that transfers the disease. Many FIV+ cats can stay healthy. When kept indoors, proper nutrition and a few check ups as with any pet, FIV+ cats can live to an old age.
From adorable baby . . .
to handsome boy!
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He looks like fragile lace, but Hopper is all boy!
However, he may not be the right boy for you, becauseHopper can be very shy and moody. He does not like to be held, which would make it difficult to put him in a carrier. He was returned from a previous adoption because he would hide and hiss. It’s very difficult to handle him. Sometimes he can be petted if he’s on the top of his cat tree. It could take him months to become more handleable, if ever. He used to be a little friendlier, liked to be petted on top of his cat tree, and liked to hang out with his other feline pals, but he almost never could be picked up and cuddled. We think that if he is adopted again, it has to be just the right person. He would probably do well with another friendly cat, too. If adopted he will likely hide for quite a while, but with encouragement and a calm and quiet home, possibly with another friendly cat, he may adjust.We just can't guarantee it. Hopper will come neutered, current on vaccines, and microchipped. White goes with everything Click on any picture to see fully. |
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"Tucker Boy"
Male Tabby
Born 7/1/2017
See Adoption Procedures page to apply.
Sponsored by Ellie Viray, Realtor from DeasyPennerPodley, Pasadena,
RealEstateEllie.com
RealEstateEllie.com
Tucker loves to run, pounce and play, and usually can't decide between the laser pointer, the spring toy, or the cat dancer -- he loves them all! Tucker is quite shy but his foster mom reports that he loves the regular routine now that his foster mom works from home. While Tucker may never be a lap cat, he has enjoyed quiet, consistent attention and will tilt his head to get better head scratches. Tucker has had some difficulty finding his place when there are other cats in the household, and we believe that this super-soft tabby would do best as the only cat in a home that does not have a lot of activity. We can help advise on how to help him acclimate to a new environment, and he'll bring his own "starter kit" of toys. He will need carrier training.
Pounce your mouse on any picture to enlarge the pic and see the slideshow.
Pounce your mouse on any picture to enlarge the pic and see the slideshow.
Sneakers
Male Tuxedo
Born 2014
Call 626-676-9505
Fill out adoption application at above page.
Sneakers is shy but sweet. He's a big boy, a gentle giant, but will need time to get used to people. He gets afraid when he is picked up, but it can be done. He lived on the streets, mainly in a one block area. Everyone knew him and fed him and with at least one person he would go in that person's house and hang out on the sofa, then later amble outside again. We think that if someone has a screened in porch or patio where he can have fresh air, birds to watch, etc., he would LOVE that. But watch out! He was rescued from the great outdoors, and that's where he wants to be! He is an escape artist, and will try to "sneak" outside. He doesn't realize that he would be in great danger! Sneakers really enjoys petting and being scratched--if he is on the same level with you, because if he's on the floor and someone walks towards him, he runs away. That being said, you can get him back to you with FOOD! He gets along well with other cats, in fact he never once got aggressive or even assertive with smaller female cats. We don't know about dogs. Sneakers is currently residing at The Cats Pajamas in Pasadena, where you can arrange a safe meeting after filling out the adoption application above to show your interest.
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Sweet & Shy: Needs an Experienced Foster
Gracie
Female
Born 10/2018
Sponsored by Joelle D.
Call 626-676-9505
Gracie is our beautiful, all grey petite girl. She comes out of her shell to see us humans when we are interacting at our rescue. She is becoming intrigued and a little more curious with us. She waits for her treats, or often just stands and watches us, as if she wants to interact but doesn't quite know how. She could really blossom in a home of her own, being loved and helped to flourish. She doesn’t yet know the bliss of petting and cuddles, but we feel she’ll get there with love and patience. Gracie is very alert and inquisitive, and we would love to see her get a home that will help her transform, because we know she has it in her!! Gracie has come such a long way! She was a young mom and we believe she is the mother of shy Mila, who is on our Young Cats page. A patient and calm foster home could help Gracie become more confident and feel secure so that she can blossom. Fostering helps prepare animals for adoption by giving them a chance to live in a home where they can fully express their personality, work to overcome fears, or recover from trauma. Fosters are family until they get adopted! No fee to foster. Just provide safety, food, & litter. We take care of any needed vet expense. Please call and inquire.
BEST IN BLACK!
Black and dark tortoiseshell cats are often hard to place and are adopted half as often as others because they don’t “show well.” People tend to pass them by at adoption events. Please consider adopting a black cat--we have some of the sweetest ones you’ll find, both young and older.
And, if you're still not convinced, check this out . . .
