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Orphaned and abandoned neonatal kittens are taken in from the community and given a complete physical exam by the project coordinators who are current veterinary students. These kittens are then fostered by a community of volunteers who bottle-raise them in their own homes. The kittens are weaned, vaccinated, FeLV tested, spayed or neutered, and dewormed vaccinations before they are put up for adoption, usually by 10-12 weeks of age.

09/20/2024

✨FELINE FEATURE: Loony and Laios✨

Loony (black and white) and Laios (tabby) are some of the sweetest, goofiest boys you will ever meet. These guys have no fear and no self awareness. They are total hams who love every person they meet, greeting strangers at the door and immediately deciding they are best friends. 🥹 They are floppy, liquidy kittens who love being scooped up and held like babies. They also have to be part of anything you are doing! If you are doing homework, they are rolling around on top of it, helping you proofread. If you are packing they are helping you fold. If you are eating, they are helping you chew. Coming from a litter of 6 they have a lot of energy and would do great with a cat friend! They seem to get along great with every new cat they meet in foster. They are super loving, cuddly cats and will bring joy to anyone’s life. Come meet these hilarious little guys! You will fall in love instantly 🥰

If you are interested in adopting Loony and Laios, check out our Petfinder page: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/laios-72069839/ca/davis/orphan-kitten-project-ca449/

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09/18/2024

✨ OKP is excited to announce our kitten naming fundraiser! ✨

Donate at least $5 to our Venmo (-OKP) and fill out the form to submit name recommendations for these 3 adorable siblings (2 boys, 1 girl with a kinked tail)! The form will be open until Friday, October 4th, then all submissions will be voted upon by the OKP community through our social media. Please keep names PG! They can be related names (i.e. Peanut, Butter, Jelly), or unrelated. Multiple entries are accepted with multiple donations 🥰 Feel free to DM us with any questions/concerns!

Some info on the kittens: (2nd and 3rd image are the boys, last image is the girl) They are 6-7 weeks old and were born into a colony in Dixon (same colony as Billie and her kits). We are currently working on trapping and getting their mom spayed. They were originally a litter of 4, but unfortunately they came in super dehydrated with really terrible diarrhea and despite our best efforts, the smallest kitten did not survive. The remaining 3 are doing great, responding well to treatment, gaining weight, warming up to people, etc. The boys are spunky but sweet. The little girl is vocal and very demanding but keeps her brothers in line. These kittens are absolutely obsessed with each other. They constantly have to be touching, licking, laying on, or jumping on each other ❤️

URL for submission form: https://forms.gle/DxjBLNnAMXZ9CeLy9

09/12/2024

✨ FELINE FEATURE: Hermes ✨

Hermes is the biggest cuddle bug and loves to take naps with you! 🥰 He has been loving to sit super funky and loves to greet you at the door and get pets. Though he's not the biggest fan of being held, when it is bedtime he demands cuddles and will start to drool out of happiness. Hermes also has an active side to him that we refer to as “hyper Herm” and loves to play with wands, his tunnels, and climb his cat tree. He can also be a crybaby for attention to be held or given pets and would love to be adopted by someone who can give him all the attention he wants! Hermes has tested positive for FIV, but it doesn't get in the way of him having fun! He would just ideally need to be the only cat in the house, or be paired with other FIV positive kitties ❤

If you are interested in adopting Hermes or another OKP kitten, check out our Petfinder page here: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/hermes-72095338/ca/davis/orphan-kitten-project-ca449/

09/05/2024

Happy new school year to all the students (of all grade levels!)! 🤓

In an effort to be more eco-conscious this year, OKP is hoping to transition from plastic bags to reusable bags of all types! ♻ This includes pillow cases, tote bags, or anything similar (crafted or creatively made bags are also welcome). To donate, please DM us on our social media to request the address for drop off!

If you are unable to donate bags at this time, you can also donate to our organization directly through our Venmo: -OKP 🥰

Thank you for helping us help as many kitties as possible-- we couldn't do this without you! ❤🐈

08/07/2024

✨FELINE FEATURE: Rosie's Flower Litter✨

Swipe through to see Rosie's (see our previous post to learn more about her) kittens grow up! 🌸 Watch Chrys, Nemo, Tuni, and Iggy grow from 0-3 week old kittens to 5-8 week old cuties! Each kitten has their own unique personality and we're excited to watch them continue to grow 🥰 They are a bunch of silly, playful, loving kittens, who play hard and nap even harder. They are not up for adoption quite yet, but keep an eye out on our Petfinder in the coming weeks for them! Their mom, Rosie, is now up for adoption! ❤️

If you are interested in adopting an OKP kitten, check out our Petfinder page here: https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=CA449&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added

08/05/2024

✨FELINE FEATURE: Rosie✨

This week we're featuring Rosie! 🌹 Rosie was found on the side of the road with her four 1 day old kittens. She was rushed to the ER and found to be severely dehydrated, skinny, and covered in fleas, but was nursing her kittens very well. OKP took them in and with some treatments and TLC, Rosie was able to recover! She is just a young kitty herself, but has been a fantastic mama to her growing kittens. Rosie is the absolute sweetest kitty, and loves being pet, held, and cuddled. She is very laid back and would thrive in any environment. She does well with other cats, and has briefly met another big dog and would likely do well with dogs long term given a slow introduction. Based on her gentle personality, she would also do well with young children. Apply to adopt Rosie if you're in search of an easy-going, affectionate kitty! 🥰

If you are interested in adopting Rosie, check out her Petfinder page and submit an application: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/rosie-72592980/ca/davis/orphan-kitten-project-ca449/

08/03/2024

✨FELINE FEATURE: the Sushi Litter✨

Bento, Nori, and Wasabi are three sweet brothers from the same litter that are looking to find their forever homes! 🍣 These three cuties are affectionate, playful, and have very loving dispositions ❤️ These kitties would love to find a home with their brothers, or with other cats. Please check out our previous posts or our Petfinder page to find details on each specific kitten! They can't wait to find a loving family to come home to 🥰

You can find Bento, Nori, and Wasabi on our Petfinder page here: https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?page=2&shelter_id%5B0%5D=CA449&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added

07/18/2024

Happy Throwback Thursday! 🤩

This week, we're celebrating sweet Hazelnut and Pistachio's journey! 🌰 Here is what their new family has to say:

"It has been a year since we adopted Hazelnut and Pistachio. The first photo was taken when they first came to our home. As you can see, they have grown stronger and bigger over the year. Their characteristics remain the same as when we adopted them, Hazelnut is the playful one, and Pistachio is the lap cat. We love them both and are so glad we decided to adopt them together. They play with each other when we are at work and keep each other company when visiting the vet. But sometimes they do fight for the treat and create some mess as stereotypical kitties do. Like pushing down any item on the table, or stealing treats. But we will always love our cuties 🥰"

If you would like to share your OKP success story, email us at [email protected] 😸

07/17/2024

Forever home needed for beloved community kitty, Whiskers! 🐈

Whiskers is a 6-7 year old beautiful male cat who has lived at a community colony for several years. One month ago, Whiskers approached a caregiver in terrible shape with serious injuries to his face. He was brought to UC Davis emergency care where the vet on duty said that he was stable, needed a bit of medical care, and was far too tame to be an outdoor community cat, and recommended adoption if he could be helped past his trauma.

His current foster said he purrs, sits on her lap and lets her hold him. He has come out of his shell without the stress of more aggressive cats, cars, and people around. Whiskers has taken his medicine like a champ, and uses the litterbox like a gentleman. He is finally finding some peace! 🥰

He has healed up and is ready to find his forever home. Whiskers has been vaccinated and tested negative for FeLV, but is FIV positive. He deserves a patient home that will keep him safe, warm, fed and cuddled…at his own pace. Being indoors is pretty new for him and he will need a little patience to get used to another new environment! He is accustomed to living with other cats, but not dogs.

If you would like to learn more about sweet Whiskers or would like to adopt him, please contact [email protected] ❤️

07/05/2024

✨ FELINE FEATURE: August and Starry ✨

Meet August and Starry, two of Nala's (previous post) kittens! 🥰

August (orange kitten) is a sweet, playful kitten who loves his toys. While he isn’t much for being held, he enjoys getting all the pets and starts purring instantly when received. He’s an adventurous climber and enjoys watching the world outside from a window sill. With his fluffy coat and playful nature, August is a joy to have around! 🐱

Starry (white/gray kitten) is the most intelligent of her siblings. She’s observant, affectionate, and enjoys finding cozy little spaces to sleep in. While initially very shy, Starry has come out of her shell in her foster home and now loves falling asleep next to you after a good petting session. She enjoys playing with toys, running around, and following her humans! 🤩

Starry and August would love to be adopted together when they are old enough, as they share a strong bond ❤️

Keep an eye out on our Petfinder page to see when these cuties are ready for adoption: https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=CA449&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added

07/01/2024

✨ FELINE FEATURE: Nala ✨

Meet mama Nala! 🦁 Nala is a laid-back, easy going cat with a loving personality. When we met her, she was an independent, stoic, protective mama. Now that her babies are grown, she is enjoying some much deserved R&R and we are getting to see more of her sweet personality. She adores being around people and will often follow you around the house. Nala loves ear rubs and petting more than playing with toys. She can be vocal, especially when she’s hungry, making sure you know when it’s mealtime. Although she might be a bit shy with new faces, she warms up quickly and becomes a wonderful companion! 🥰

If you're interested in adopting Nala, check out her Petfinder page: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/nala-72056590/ca/davis/orphan-kitten-project-ca449/

06/26/2024

✨ FELINE FEATURE: Wasabi ✨

Meet Wasabi of the Sushi litter! 🍣 Despite his spicy name, this love bug is naturally calm and enjoys affection. He loves playing with his brothers and exploring new places. When his brothers get him going he will wrestle hard, but he’s also not usually the one starting the chaos and he will be the first to cuddle up for snuggle time after the games are over. He is a very trusting, forgiving cat! 🥹 He will crawl on your lap for attention while he’s getting his booster shots. Wasabi would do great in any home but would especially love having another cat to play with.

Wasabi would love to go home with one of his brothers, Bento or Nori, or a home with another kitty! 🥰

If you are interested in adopting Wasabi or his brothers, check out his Petfinder page: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/wasabi-71823496/ca/davis/orphan-kitten-project-ca449/

06/24/2024

✨FELINE FEATURE: Bento✨

Meet Bento of the Sushi litter! 🍱 Our little Bento Box is very affectionate and content being held. He is definitely the instigator of the group, always ready to play. However, he also enjoys his introspective time gazing at himself in the mirror, contemplating his existence. This goofy guy will make you laugh with his antics, but at the end of the day he really likes curling up and taking a nap. Bento puts on a confident front, he’s quite the hunter when it comes to toys, but he can be spooked. We have noticed he is actually quite uneasy around new creatures like dogs. He will puff up and do his best impression of a Halloween cat while his brothers fail to notice there is even a dog in the room. He would probably do best in a cat only home or with a calmer dog who can be introduced gradually! 🥰

Bento would love to go home with one of his brothers, Nori or Wasabi, or be in a house with cats only! 🐈

If you are interested in adopting Bento or his brothers, check out their Petfinder pages and submit an application: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/bento-71823513/ca/davis/orphan-kitten-project-ca449/

06/21/2024

✨FELINE FEATURE: Nori ✨

Meet Nori of the Sushi litter! 🍣 Sweet Nori absolutely loves people and attention. He will greet you at the door and follow you around all day. Like his brothers, he loves hunting and playtime just as much as he likes being close to you. Nori definitely has strong opinions. While he wants to hang out with his humans, he does not like being held too long, as he has important places to be and things to do. He wants to be part of the action but likes things on his terms, in typical cat fashion. Nori would do great in a home with another cat and people around to keep him busy! 🥰

Nori would love to go home with one of his brothers, Bento or Wasabi, or go to a house with other kitties! 🐈

If you're interested in adopting Nori or his brothers, check out their Petfinder page and submit an adoption request: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/nori-71823527/ca/davis/orphan-kitten-project-ca449/

06/14/2024

✨FRIDAY FELINE FEATURE: Rosie and her flower litter ✨

This week we're highlighting Rosie and her 1 day old kittens! They were taken to the UC Davis ER after being found sick on the side of the road. Now, her kittens are 2 weeks old and are getting so big! Rosie is a young cat herself, but with some TLC, she has blossomed into an amazing mama. She appreciates lots of pets and purrs constantly, and has the patience to raise 4 thriving kittens. Rosie was named by the ER doctors for being the sweetest girl ever. Can you guess each kitten's relationship to a flower? 🌸 Introducing: Nemo (F, all white), Chrys (M, lightest tabby), Iggy (F, second lightest tabby), and Tuni (F, darkest tabby).

Rosie will likely be adoptable at the end of the summer while the kittens will be adoptable after they are old enough!

Keep an eye out on our Petfinder to adopt these cuties: https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=CA449&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added

05/17/2024

✨FELINE FEATURE: Chickpea ✨

Chickpea (sister of Bean in our previous post) is an extremely playful and cute kitten! She was born in the first week of March 2024. She has been raised with a small dog and her sister and does great with both species. She has a strong purring engine and likes to greet you after coming home by revving her engine and brushing up against your leg, just like her sister! She is the sweetest little girl and can't wait to find her forever home 🥰 Chickpea does not have to be adopted with Bean, but would likely love a home with other cats/pets! 🐈

Chickpea and Bean are still currently too young to be adopted, but will be very soon! Please keep an eye on our Petfinder page for when they're ready: https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=CA449&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added

05/15/2024

✨FELINE FEATURE: Bean ✨

Bean is an extremely playful and cute kitten! She was born in the first week of March 2024. She has been raised with a small dog and her kitten littermate (Chickpea) and does great with both species. She has a strong purring engine and likes to greet you after coming home by revving her engine and brushing up against your leg. 🥰 She has a loud, chirping meow that she loves to use to tell you all about her thoughts and feelings. Bean loves to play with other cats, dogs, and people and would love to be adopted by you! Bean and Chickpea do not have to be adopted together, but would likely love a home with other cats/pets 🐱😍

Bean and her sister are still a little too young to be adopted, but will be very soon! Please keep an eye on our Petfinder page for when they are ready: https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=CA449&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added

05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day from OKP!!

In celebration of all the maternal figures in our lives, we'd like to highlight 2 sweet mothers!

The first family is beautiful momma Billie and her two kittens, Rocky and Sammi! ❤️ Billie is such a sweet mom to her 6 week old little ones and always makes sure they're warm and happy 🥰 Billie is an independent lady but loves attention and giving/receiving affection. Rocky is an adventurous explorer, and her sister Sammi likes to check things out before diving right in 🐱

Our second family is mama Clementine with her kitten, Persimmon, and his adopted sister, Peach, who unfortunately came to us without a mom 🥺 She is the best mom to both of them and makes sure Persi doesn't play too rough with his younger sister! 🥰

Thank you to all the maternal figures, like Billie and Clementine, in our lives that keep us safe and happy ❤️

05/08/2024

✨FELINE FEATURE: Daisy and Duke ✨

This sister and brother duo would love to be the newest additions to your family.

First up is Daisy- Daisy is a sweet and playful kitten! She is adventurous, a ball of energy, and very vocal about what she wants, including food, toy springs, and chin scratches. When she’s not zooming around or playing with her brother Duke, she’ll be right at your feet waiting for love and attention.*

Next up is Duke- Duke is a curious and playful kitten! He is incredibly sweet, a ball of energy, and very vocal. He loves food, belly rubs, toy springs, and zooming around with his sister Daisy. When he’s done playing, he’ll be right at your feet waiting for love and attention.

Duke and Daisy are a bonded pair and would love to go home together. They both love to be around people and are friendly with the other cats in the household.

If you're interested in adopting Duke and Daisy, click the link in our bio to submit an application or visit our petfinder page: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/daisy-and-duke-bonded-pair-70716055/ca/davis/orphan-kitten-project-ca449/

05/06/2024

✨FELINE FEATURE: Poppy ✨

Meet sweet Poppy! 🌸 Poppy is an energetic 3.5 month old kitten who loves to play with her toys and play hide and seek! Her current favorite toy is her beloved feather on a stick. She’s also super cuddly and loves to snag a pillow for herself when going to bed. She is such a sweetheart and can't wait to find her forever home! 🥰

She is currently fighting an upper respiratory infection and is not up for adoption just yet, but will hopefully be ready within the next month or two, so please keep an out on our Petfinder page for her and our other adoptable kittens: https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=CA449&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added

04/29/2024

✨FELINE FEATURE: Aggie ✨

Aggie is the cutest kitten (or a dog basically) who loves attention and affection. She will be very dependent on you and follow you anywhere you go. She will spill all the tea when you arrive back at home and yell at you for being late. She loves to fetch all day, play tag/ hide and seek, put on her harness, and go out on the patio to chase bugs (told you she is basically a dog). She is very smart and curious to the point where she has learned how to open cabinets and explore. She shops her own toys and treats from the kitten drawer.

Aggie is FeLV+ so she will need to go to a home without other cats or with other FeLV+ cats.

If you're interested in adopting Aggie, click the link in our bio to find the adoption application or visit our Petfinder page: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/aggie-68705191/ca/davis/orphan-kitten-project-ca449/

04/22/2024

Thank you to all that checked us out on Picnic Day! We apologize for how quickly we ran out of tickets for kitten play time, but thank you to everyone that stopped by and checked out our merch! For those that weren't able to spend time with the kittens, don't forget to come to our adoption event on 5/4 to meet our adoptable kittens ❤️ We hope everyone had a fun Picnic Day!! 😍🐱

04/22/2024

It's kitten season again so you know what that means: ADOPTION EVENT TIME! Mark your calendars and come check us out at Pet Food Express in Davis on Saturday, May 4th from 11am to 1pm 😍 You'll be able to meet and play with adoptable kittens, AKA your new potential best friend! 🐈 Scan the QR code to see some of our current kitties, or check us out at https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=CA449&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added ❤️

We hope to see you there! 🐱

04/18/2024

Help us find a home for this sweet kitten!

Artemis is a 7-month-old sweet tortoiseshell female cat. She was found on a sidewalk and with nourishment, love, and care, Artemis is now a friendly, loving, and trusting cat! She loves to play and even loves to fetch. She enjoys napping on your lap or right beside you. She is loyal and loves to be around people. She has been introduced to other cats, and she is eager to play! 🐈

Artemis is up to date on her shots and has been spayed. She has been living in an apartment with college students. She is very loved, but unfortunately the person who was supposed to continue caring for her has to go out of the country for school.

Any questions or inquiries please send to [email protected] or message at 530-848-0751! ❤

04/18/2024

Picnic Day is this Saturday and we are paws-itively ecstatic to see you all there! 🐾This year, we will be set up in Geidt Hall on UC Davis campus and will be selling our super cute merch, as well as having free kitten play time! Kitten season is in full swing now, so we'll have plenty of adoptable kittens there for you to play with 🥰🐱 Come check us out!

04/15/2024

It’s officially kitten season! We have been getting an overwhelming amount of neonatal kitten intakes over the past couple of weeks. Thanks to Kitten Club, we are able to allocate funding to provide fresh frozen plasma infusion for newborn neonatal kittens that were brought to our rescue.

Newborn and neonate orphan kittens are more likely of failure to thrive because they are lack of colostrum from mama cat. By providing plasma infusion, we hope to boost their immunity and increase their chances of survival.

In collaboration with the UC Davis VMTH blood bank and Orphan Kitten Club, we have already successfully provided plasma infusions for 20 neonatal kittens this season!!

If you’d like to support us this kitten season, please check out our Chewy and Amazon wishlists or consider fostering with OKP if you are in the area! We always need more warmies, ni***es, bottles, scales, and non-clumping litter for our little ones! We appreciate all the support from OKC and our wonderful OKP community ❤😻

04/11/2024

It's ! 🐈

This week, we're highlighting Luke! ✨

Here's an update from his new family:
"We adopted Luke in December of 2020 and it was one of the greatest decisions we have ever made. The moment we saw Luke on Orphan Kitten Project, we immediately fell in love and our love for him only kept growing from the first moment we met him to now. He is one of the best companions anyone could ever ask for, he loves his personal space but at night he sure shows his love for us with snuggles. His favorite hobbies are eating, sleeping, and playing with his two younger cat siblings. When you first meet Luke he may be very shy but will warm up after some time. He was a young kitten when we adopted him into our family and we enjoy every moment in seeing him grow to the amazing cat he is today! We love you Luke❤️"

If you’ve adopted a kitty from us, we’d love to see and share an update! Email us a little bit about your kitty and some photos to [email protected] ✨

04/09/2024

✨FEALINE FEATURE: Lassen ✨

Lassen is an extremely silly and affectionate boy! He likes to jump around after his wand toy and wrestle with his sister. He loves to be around people and if he's not playing, he will be sitting on your lap making some biscuits. Lassen can't wait to find his forever home and start practicing his biscuit making with his new family!

If you're interested in adopting Lassen, click the link in our bio or check out our Petfinder page: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/lassen-70884838/ca/davis/orphan-kitten-project-ca449/

04/08/2024

✨FELINE FEATURE: Acadia ✨

Acadia is a sweet and loyal girl who loves to play and snuggle! She loves chasing her spring toys around the house and wrestling with her brother, but she will always come cuddle up in your lap after a play session and treat you to some world class purrs. Acadia has so much love to give and would be an amazing addition to your home!

Luckily, Acadia has just found her forever home, but Acadia's brother, Lassen, is currently available for adoption and is featured in the last two photos.

If you're interested in adopting Lassen or any of our other kitties, click the link in our bio or check out our Petfinder page: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/lassen-
70884838/ca/davis/orphan-kitten-project-ca449/

04/04/2024

It's ! ✨

This week, we have an update on Latte and Spotty, now known as Latte and Jelly! 🐈

Here's what their new family has to say:

"I adopted Latte & Jelly when they were four month old babies and now they’re already one year old! They were a bonded pair and Latte was unsocialized. It took some time to have Latte open up to even let me pet her while Jelly pretty much let me do anything and is a very sweet boy. But being able to earn Latte’s trust each step makes me happy. I think the most precious thing is how close the two of them are, I love seeing them cuddle together!" 🥰

If you’ve adopted a kitty from us, we’d love to see and share an update! Email us a little bit about your kitty and some photos to [email protected]

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A shadow or a silly kitten sleeping in a crevice? *Not pictured: two plush cat beds 🤦🏻‍♀️

Update on Horse! A little wobbly, but Horse is making great strides to meet her foster’s cat, an OKP alum, named Mom. She’s doing much better now since her aspiration pneumonia diagnosis and slowly exploring the big world that is the living room!

Spellbound by the lure of the wand🪄 Tommie, Bonnie, and Cammie came to OKP when they were about 9-10 weeks old. They were initially very, very scared - even just a sneeze would cause these kittens to scamper away. After weeks of patience and TLC, these kittens have started coming out of their shell and acclimating to their foster’s touch. They’re currently available for adoption and would be best fit for a home that understands that they're just a bunch of scaredy cats!😂

A proper latch accompanied with some suckling ASMR! 🥰 With kitten season in full swing, OKP wants to say thank you to all our fosters who dedicate their time and energy into keeping these kitten healthy!! We can't do this without you!

This morning’s adoption event!

Here is a very exciting kitten case from earlier this year! Little Pikachu! Pikachu has moderate to severe Cerebellar hypoplasia which affects his ability to balance and walk. He was an OKP bottle baby and we would sit him upright in a flowerpot after feedings to avoid regurgitation. He is a super determined and energetic little dude who has been able to adapt to his issues well but still needs some help with daily activities. He was 'foster failed' aka adopted by his foster - who is one of our OKP officers!💖 See more cute throwback pictures of baby Pikachu on our fundraiser page! Linked here: https://www.facebook.com/donate/561508509119403/455626160051478/ It is thanks to all of our generous supporters that we can help special cases like Pikachu to thrive and find the perfect forever home 😸 Reminder that through the end of today, all donations for Giving Tuesday will be matched up to the first $1000! We are making great progress so far... lets get to that 1K mark!❤️

Thank you for all the support for Jupiter so far! Here is a little update of our sweet boy at the hospital! You can see he has an apetite and is in good spirits ❤️ We are still trying to fundraise for his hospital stay! Please share or donate if you can, anything helps! https://www.facebook.com/donate/1153520245274025/

A sneak peek into the joys of being a kitten foster! 😅 Jokes aside, being an OKP foster is a blast! We supply you with food, litter, toys, playpens, and the kittens! So far this season we have taken in almost 300 kittens - that's a lot of foster families! We receive kittens of all ages and levels of care, feel free to check our website for our foster application or message us with any questions❤️

Marbles is here to bring you some adorable kitty playfulness. You could experience this joy daily, Marbles would love to become friends with you! Apply now before someone scoops him up!

Our sweet girl Chi is thriving in her foster home! Despite being paraplegic, she absolutely loves playing (and listening to music😅). We have several special needs kiddos, like Chi, becoming available for adoption soon! Chi is unable to use her back legs and is incontinent, so she will need some extra help in the bathroom department! She is such a sweetie and we cant wait for her to find a loving forever home!❤ Please email [email protected] for more info on this cute girl!

We have taken in a wobbly litter recently at OKP! These kiddos have Cerebellar Hypoplasia which is a fairly common condition in cats. This happens when the cerebellum of their brain, which controls balance and fine motor skills, doesn’t develop properly. This leads to uncoordinated walking that can vary in severity from cat to cat. CH is not contagious or painful! These kitties can live long happy lives, and will adapt to their wobbly-ness as they get older. Some kitties with CH may require some modifications such as elevated dishes or pet stairs around the house. Here are some other incredible kitties with #CerebellarHypoplasia @murphy_pip_indy_lucy @phoebe_the_ch_kitty @timmyhighjinx Info from: www.VCAhospitals.com

UPDATE: Raisin is pending adoption! 🎉 Today we have our next cuties in our series of highlighting some of our grown up kittens still looking for homes! These sweet kiddos are looking for a cozy home this holiday season and would love to curl up with you while you Netflix and chill. There are so many benefits to adopting an older kitty! You have a better idea of their adult personality, they can be more relaxed an snuggly, and you'll usually already know how they feel about other pets. Today, we are highlighting Raisin!! Raisin is a sweet and playful 5 month old kitten. He loves to zoom around the house but still appreciates a cuddle session when he is feeling sleepy. Raisin gets along well with dogs and one of his favorite activities is to play fight with his doggy foster brother. Raisin adores human companionship and is excited to find his forever home! Raisin would also do well in a home with another FelV positive cat! Please visit Raisin's Petfinder profile for more info on caring for FeLV positive kitties! https://www.petfinder.com/cat/raisin-53108576/ca/davis/orphan-kitten-project-ca449/

Today we have another Maxy Monday! For our sweet little Miracle Max 💖. Max is such a special boy and is a loving cuddle bug to his foster mom and foster siblings. He is also an adventure kitty!! He loves to explore the great outdoors from the safety of a harness :) He has been in search of the perfect forever home for over a year, and can't wait to meet his future family!! Here is some more info about our favorite boy!!! Max, aka Maximilian (which literally means the greatest) is an extremely sweet and affectionate boy with a spinal cord injury. We all worried he would never walk again, however nothing ever truly stops Miracle Max! He walks pretty well (a bit like a raccoon), can jump on low chairs, climb onto the bed, runs up and down stairs, and climbs a small cat tree. He truly enjoys story time, meaning he tells you a story while you hold him like a wee baby. Max loves to play but is also a great lap cat, and comes whenever you call him. He loves his kitty friends, tolerates the annoying dogs and would do best with another kitty to keep him playing and strong. Max does still have some residual challenges from his spinal fracture. He is incontinent bowel and bladder so he wears regular diapers, which is unlikely to change. His diaper is changed 4-6 times a day and he does great with a few treats. His tail was amputated after his injury, and he has never missed it, so diaper changes are easier. Max is a total lovebug and an exceptional kitten! Not to mention, Max's adoption fee has been sponsored by our wonderful supporters! https://www.petfinder.com/cat/max-49603353/ca/davis/orphan-kitten-project-ca449/

It's Maxy Monday!!! We are dedicating today to our little miracle boy, Max!! Max has been with us for over a year and is still looking for his forever home! Thanks to his incredible foster mom, he is such a happy boy and can't wait to cuddle up with his purrfect forever family! Here is a little more information about Max: Max, aka Maximilian (which literally means the greatest) is an extremely sweet and affectionate boy with a spinal cord injury. We all worried he would never walk again, however nothing ever truly stops Miracle Max! He walks pretty well (a bit like a raccoon), can jump on low chairs, climb onto the bed, runs up and down stairs, and climbs a small cat tree. He truly enjoys story time, meaning he tells you a story while you hold him like a wee baby. Max loves to play but is also a great lap cat, and comes whenever you call him. He loves his kitty friends, tolerates the annoying dogs and would do best with another kitty to keep him playing and strong. Max does still have some residual challenges from his spinal fracture. He is incontinent bowel and bladder so he wears regular diapers, which is unlikely to change. His diaper is changed 4-6 times a day and he does great with a few treats. His tail was amputated after his injury, and he has never missed it, so diaper changes are easier. Max is a total lovebug and an exceptional kitten! Not to mention, Max's adoption fee has been sponsored by our wonderful supporters! https://www.petfinder.com/cat/max-49603353/ca/davis/orphan-kitten-project-ca449/

Guiness and Paloma showing some sibling love! 🥰 Please note that these kittens are still too young for adoption! If interested in adopting any of our kittens, please fill out our adoption application/waitlist at www.tinyurl.com/OkpAdoption

Kitten Kinder is a great way to learn more about your kitten's or cat's behaviors! Join the amazing Janet Macfarland-Menjivar for a 3 week online/virtual course (1 class per week) starting Saturday 2/27 as we discuss topics ranging from carrier desensitization to enrichment to cat training. For all 3 classes it is $40 (normally is $75) and ALL proceeds go to OKP. Anyone is welcome! It is first come, first serve. We will have more opportunities for courses later in the year as well. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfO5otSKevWX97sUWSeAGNN00NjCkyo23vPIfnoh1x_EhEqQA/viewform