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For kitten intake inquiries, please email us! OKP is a student run non-profit foster based rescue Other Useful Links: https://linktr.ee/orphankittenproject

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.

12/25/2024

Happy holidays! with love from OKP and some of our festive fosters ❤️

David (slide 1, 6, 8) ~still in adoption prep~
Alexis (slide 2, 7) ~still in adoption prep~
Patrick (slide 3, 7) ~adoptable!
Pita (slide 4) ~adoptable!
Naan(slide 5) ~adoptable!

Find adoption profiles on petfinder or using the link in our bio!

https://www.petfinder.com/cat/patrick-74496043/ca/davis/orphan-kitten-project-ca449/

https://www.petfinder.com/cat/pita-73988630/ca/davis/orphan-kitten-project-ca449/

https://www.petfinder.com/cat/naan-73988664/ca/davis/orphan-kitten-project-ca449/

12/12/2024

✨ FELINE FEATURE : Dr. Sierpinski & Dr. Chompski ✨

These brothers are ready for adoption and would be best in a home together or with other cats!

Sierpinski (less white on nose):

Outgoing, vocal, and fun-loving, Dr. Sierpinski is one smart kitten. If you are looking for a cat that you can train to do tricks, he's your guy! This curious cat will come investigate any strange noises in your house. He loves meeting new people and is quick to cuddle up with them. A true goofball, he loves being held on his back and stretched out. He has a very high prey drive & will chase the wand toy forever! He loves his brother but at the very least he would do best with another young cat in the house to help expend his energy.

Chompski (purple collar/more white on nose):

Dr. Noam Chompski is a very simple kitten. He is much quieter than his brother but that doesn't make him any less friendly. Mellow and laid back, Chompski is often found sitting in a loaf and staring at cabinets or the ceiling when there are no people around (obviously he sees something us feeble minded people cannot comprehend). He is great with kids and loves guests. A baby at heart, he loves to nurse on specific fabrics. Though quiet, he is still a kitten and would do best in a household with another cat or kitten. He loves his brother but can be separated given he has enough attention at home.

If you're interested in adopting either of these sweet boys, check them out on pet finder!
https://www.petfinder.com/cat/dr-noam-chomsky-72900599/ca/davis/orphan-kitten-project-ca449/

https://www.petfinder.com/cat/dr-sierpinski-72900593/ca/davis/orphan-kitten-project-ca449/

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from David (gray), Patrick (tabby) and Alexis (torti)! 🍂

This holiday season, we are so thankful for all the incredible people that help us do what we love! From fosterers, student coordinators, doctors, donors, and good samaritans, it really takes a village to save the hundreds of kittens OKP sees every year and we couldn't be more grateful!

Wishing you and your furry friends a joyous and wonderful holiday season ❤️

11/25/2024

Come check us out at Pet Food Express in Davis on Saturday, December 7th! We'll be there from 10am-1pm with plenty of adorable and adoptable kittens for you to meet and cuddle! 😍

Scan the QR code or check out the link below to see the kittens we currently have up for adoption ❤️

https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=CA449&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added

11/12/2024

🐈 Orphan Kitten Club Highlight! 🥰

Garcia came into OKP as a three week old kitten. Despite having a good appetite and great energy, Garcia showed overall poor growth. Unfortunately, his health started to decline and he started losing energy and stopped eating to the point where we were so concerned, that we rushed him to the ER. On examination, he had a high fever and he had started limping on his right hind limb, where there was some swelling over his hock. The veterinarians working with him were concerned about an emerging bacterial sepsis, a severe, and life threatening systemic infection, and they worked hard to stabilize him on IV fluids, antibiotics, and assisted feeding. Fortunately, Garcia was able to be stabilized in hospital and discharged to us two days later!

Following treatment, he made a full recovery and we are happy to announce that Garcia was adopted by his foster, a vet student who had made such a deep connection to Garcia while he was sick and couldn't bear to part with him! He now wreaks havoc around her household with his older brother 🥹

We are extremely grateful to Orphan Kitten Club for helping us pursue treatment for Garcia and getting him back on track to being a normal, happy, playful kitten. We are also extremely grateful to our UC Davis VMTH Emergency department for their compassionate care and treatment of Garcia!

Check out to learn more about this life-saving organization! 🐾

11/08/2024

✨FELINE FEATURE: Zegna and Cifonelli✨

These adorable brothers are a bonded pair and looking to find a fur-ever home together ❤️

Zegna is a very curious and food motivated boy! You’ll often wake up and find him staring out the window in the mornings. Although it might take him a few days to warm up to you, once he does, he will follow you around everywhere! He will tag along while you are working, showering, making dinner, folding laundry - anywhere you go, he goes! Zegna also loves to play. You will often see him chasing his toys and hiding them from his brother. His favorite is chasing his feather toy and chasing after Temptations treats! Once play time is over, Zegna will curl up on the bed, his favorite chair, or on top of your favorite pair of shoes. If his brother is around, he will snuggle right next to him too! Zegna is never scared to ask for pets when he wants them! He uses his big boy voice and will make sure you know he is ready for some loving! 🥰

Cifonelli is the sweetest boy. A little shy at first, but once he gets comfortable in your home, your bed will be his favorite place, especially if you're there with him! He loves playing, but he loves napping even more. You can often find him on the couch, on top of a desk, in a hamper, in clean laundry, hiding in pillows, on a window sill - he truly naps everywhere. Much like his brother, Zegna, he is very curious! Cifonelli likes looking out the window, going through boxes, peaking in the fridge, and seeing what you are up to on the computer! Also, Cifonelli is the butt-scratch and belly-rub king! A few minutes of attention and he will purr in your lap all day long. And don't expect to be going to the bathroom alone, Cifonelli must chaperone. He will meow to let you know you’ve forgot to let him enter. Cifonelli loves to play with his brother Zegna and often their play fights end in the cutest fur pile group nap 🐾

If you are interested in adopting this pair, check out their Petfinder page: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/zegna-and-cifonelli-bonded-pair-71850716/ca/davis/orphan-kitten-project-ca449/

11/04/2024

✨FELINE FEATURE: Cloudy, Foggy, and Starbucks✨

This adorable family is looking for their fur-ever home, either all together or adopted separately! Cloudy and Foggy are Starbucks' adorable kittens and would love to be adopted together, but can find separate homes ❤️

Cloudy is a very sweet boy who likes to play with shoe laces and sit in the sink or any kind of box. 🌨 He is especially curious of bugs and he mostly enjoys sitting and watching you go about your day! Overall, he is a sweetheart and a wonderful companion to have in your life 🥰

Foggy is a very playful and friendly boy and loves all people! 🌫 He likes to run around and is really energetic. When he gets happy, he sometimes gives sweet love nibbles on your hand or licks your arms. In general, he is a very playful and friendly kitten! ❤

Starbucks (white and grey) is an absolute treasure to have around! She is a bit quiet, but when you pet her for a while, she has the sweetest purr. She likes to follow you around and see what you're up to 👀 She really likes sleeping in a sunny spot and would enjoy any home with loving owners and a sun spot! 🌞

If you are interested in adopting any or all of these cuties, check out their Petfinder pages: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/cloudy-72327324/ca/davis/orphan-kitten-project-ca449/

https://www.petfinder.com/cat/foggy-72327294/ca/davis/orphan-kitten-project-ca449/

https://www.petfinder.com/cat/starbucks-72327283/ca/davis/orphan-kitten-project-ca449/

10/31/2024

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM OKP! 👻🎃

What's a cat's favorite Halloween candy? Kit-Kats! 🍬🐈

Wishing everyone a furr-tastic and purr-anormal Halloween! If you're looking to find a spooky friend for the holidays, check out our adoptable and sweet black cats on Petfinder ❤️ Black cats are frequently overlooked due to their associations with Halloween and witchcraft, but are actually considered lucky in some cultures! 🍀

Featured kittens in order: OKP alums Olive and sibling, Ember, Squash, Apple, Mavis, and Olive (currently not adoptable)

10/28/2024

🩺 Medical Monday!💉

This week we are highlighting sweet Carrot! 🥕

Carrot is a two and a half month old ball of fluff and purrs! Carrot came to us when he was about 7 weeks old and was growing much slower than his siblings. He demonstrated some classic signs of congenital hypothyroidism including a flat head, short limbs, and delayed growth. A blood test confirmed that this little guy has congenital hypothyroidism.

We placed him with a foster and started thyroid medication, and a recent blood test confirmed the meds have normalized Carrot's thyroid levels! He is growing more and more every day and is keeping up with his siblings in their wrestling matches. Swipe through to see his growth journey! 🥰

To support the care of Carrot and the other 103 kittens in our rescue right now, please consider a donation to our Fall Fundraiser on GoFundMe! The link is in our bio ❤️ We couldn't do what we do without you!

https://gofund.me/7339a5ed

10/25/2024

✨FELINE FEATURE: Java Chip✨

Meet Java Chip, an affectionate and charming 5-month-old kitten with a striking black tabby coat! This handsome little guy will quickly steal your heart with his love for belly rubs and constant purring when you're around. Though he may take a bit of time to warm up to new people, once he does, he’ll be the most loyal and loving companion you could ask for. 🥰

Java Chip adores playtime and is always ready for a fun game or two. He’s also great with other cats and dogs, as long as introductions are done slowly and carefully. He has brought so much joy into his foster mom's life with his sweet nature, and now he's looking for his forever home! ❤

If you're interested in adding this affectionate and playful kitten to your family, check out his Petfinder page: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/java-chip-72327383/ca/davis/orphan-kitten-project-ca449/

10/21/2024

🩺 Medical Monday!💉

Meet our newest warrior cats: Moira Rose and David! 🐈

Moira was brought in by a good samaritan to the UC Davis ER last week with her four newborn kittens. While we do not know much about her background, we assume Moira was likely living as a community cat and unfortunately had contracted Panleukopenia (Parvo) before arriving. This virus is prevalent among outdoor cat populations and poses a huge risk for young, unvaccinated kittens in particular. Sadly, three of Moira’s kittens declined over the following days and did not survive. Now in foster, Moira is feeling better everyday, and slowly starting to trust us more!

Her remaining kitten, David, is a few weeks old now and free of infection. So far, he is thriving in foster care! He has doubled in size since arriving and is showing no signs of illness. David Rose already has loads of personality and opinions, much like his name sake. Since mom got sick, she has been unable to produce milk, so we are bottle feeding David around the clock. This guy LOVES meal time and especially loves his post meal milk drunk belly rubs. Today David’s eyes are just starting to peep open, giving him his first glimpse of the world. We can already tell he’s going to be troublesome! 🤪

While kitten season is finally starting to let up a bit, we are still getting kittens in through our ER almost daily. We are always in need of support to help provide crucial medical care. Please consider donating to our Venmo (-OKP) to help ensure we can keep our doors open to these vulnerable animals with no other options! 🥰

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http://orphankittenproject.org/

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