Joanne's Furry Friends - Feral Feline Rescue

12/05/2024

Say hello to Mari, a teeny tiny little tabby former teen-mama cat who’s looking for her purrfect indoor-only forever home! Mari is about 8 months old and has already overcome incredible odds in her short life, the mama of Guillermo, Lazlo, Nadja and Nandor - she was fiercely protective of them as babies and did everything she could to keep them fat and happy, even though she was just a kitten herself. Now it's her turn to be loved and protected.

Mari has shown us what a unique, kind-spirited little cat she is! She is so good about toenail trimming, being carried around in her kangaroo pouch by her foster, and playing with other kitties. Her sweet personality will keep you entertained, and her love of food means she’s easy to bond with—treats are her love language! She is learning to play with her foster brother and is getting to be the kitten she didn't get the chance to be.

Mari’s Vetting:
She’s spayed, vaccinated for Rabies and FVRCP, and has been treated for fleas, worms, and parasites. She tested negative for FIV and FeLV.

Location & Adoption Info:
Mari is located in San Diego, CA, and her adoption fee is waived for the right INDOOR ONLY home!

Want to meet Mari? Text or call 858-883-4222 to arrange a meet-and-greet at her foster home. You can also learn more at JoannesFurryFriends.com.

As a registered 501(c)(3) organization, adoption fees may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Give Mari the loving forever home she deserves, and let her brighten your life with her charm and personality!

12/05/2024

Still available for adoption! Meet Guillermo, Lazlo, and Nandor!
This litter’s names are inspired by the TV show “What We Do in the Shadows,” and these three brothers are as delightful and silly as their namesakes! Guillermo, Lazlo, and Nandor are all ready for their forever homes and can’t wait to bring joy to your life.

A little about the boys:
These sweet, people-loving kittens are true snugglebugs who adore following their humans around. (They even keep their foster brother—a dog—on his toes!) They’ve quickly won hearts everywhere, including at the vet’s office, where they were declared some of the friendliest kittens ever met!

Each brother is uniquely special, not just in personality but also in their adorable Manx tails:

Guillermo has a curly tail - like a pug.
Lazlo has a bobbed, super-cute nub.
Nandor has a crooked tail that’s just as unique as he is!

At approximately 9 weeks old, these babies are brave, playful, and affectionate. They’d LOVE to have at least one other kitty in the house to play and grow with.

Details you need to know:
🏡 Indoor-only homes are a must!
🩺 Each kitten is neutered, microchipped, vaccinated with their first FVRCP, flea-treated, dewormed, and litterbox trained.

Adoption fee:
$150 per kitten OR double the joy and adopt two for the price of one! Kittens thrive with a companion by their side. 🐾

As a 501(c)(3) organization, your adoption fee may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Ready to meet Guillermo, Lazlo, or Nandor (or maybe all three)? Located in San Diego, contact us today to schedule a visit and fall in love! 858-883-4222 💕 More information on our website, https://joannesfurryfriends.com

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from little Cornbread to you! We are thankful every day for all of our supporters. https://joannesfurryfriends.com

11/28/2024

Meet Nandor (The Relentless)! This super outgoing, brave, and friendly little guy, along with his brothers, is ready for adoption. He is absolutely purrfect with a huge purr to match! Nandor even comes when called—in fact, all of them follow their humans around (and their foster brother, a dog, much to his dismay).

Our vet mentioned that Nandor and his siblings are some of the friendliest kittens they’ve ever met. Plus, they’re a little extra special—all three boys have unique Manx tails! Nandor’s tail is regular in length but has a charming crookedness in a couple of places.

Approximately 9 weeks old, he would LOVE to have at least one other kitty in the house. Remember, INDOOR ONLY HOMES! 🏡 He is neutered, microchipped and has been vaccinated with his first FVRCP. Plus flea treated, dewormed, and of course, litterbox trained. 🩺

His adoption fee is $150 OR, better yet, double the joy and adopt two for the price of one! Kittens flourish with a kitty companion by their side! 🐾 As a 501(c)(3), your adoption fee may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Located in San Diego. Don’t be shy—send a text or call us at 858-883-4222 to set up a meet and greet at his foster home in Carmel Valley/Del Mar, San Diego. For even more info, check out JoannesFurryFriends.com. 📞💻
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11/28/2024

Meet Lazlo (This litter’s names are based off the TV show “What We Do in the Shadows“)! This adorable, sweet, people loving little guy, along with his brothers, is ready for adoption. He is absolutely purrfect with such a baby doll face! Lazlo even comes when called—in fact, all of them follow their humans around (and their foster brother, a dog, much to his dismay).

Our vet mentioned that Lazlo and his siblings are some of the friendliest kittens they’ve ever met. Plus, they’re a little extra special—all three boys have unique Manx tails! Lazlo’s tail is fully bobbed – he has the cutest little nub.

Approximately 9 weeks old, he would LOVE to have at least one other kitty in the house. Remember, INDOOR ONLY HOMES! 🏡 He is neutered, microchipped and has been vaccinated with his first FVRCP. Plus flea treated, dewormed, and of course, litterbox trained. 🩺

His adoption fee is $150 OR, better yet, double the joy and adopt two for the price of one! Kittens flourish with a kitty companion by their side! 🐾 As a 501(c)(3), your adoption fee may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Located in San Diego. Don’t be shy—send a text or call us at 858-883-4222 to set up a meet and greet at his foster home in Carmel Valley/Del Mar, San Diego. For even more info, check out JoannesFurryFriends.com. 📞💻
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11/28/2024

Meet Guillermo (This litter’s names are based off the TV show “What We Do in the Shadows“)! This adorable, sweet, curly pig tailed, people loving little guy, along with his brothers, is ready for adoption. He is absolutely purrfect with so much bravery and a huge purr! Guillermo loves to follow his humans around (and their foster brother, a dog, much to his dismay).

Our vet mentioned that Guillermo and his siblings are some of the friendliest kittens they’ve ever met. Plus, they’re a little extra special—all three boys have unique Manx tails! Guillermo’s tail is an adorable curly little pig, if you love pugs, you will love Guillermo’s pug like tail!

Approximately 9 weeks old, he would LOVE to have at least one other kitty in the house. Remember, INDOOR ONLY HOMES! 🏡 He is neutered, microchipped and has been vaccinated with his first FVRCP. Plus flea treated, dewormed, and of course, litterbox trained. 🩺

His adoption fee is $150 OR, better yet, double the joy and adopt two for the price of one! Kittens flourish with a kitty companion by their side! 🐾 As a 501(c)(3), your adoption fee may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Located in San Diego. Don’t be shy—send a text or call us at 858-883-4222 to set up a meet and greet at his foster home in Carmel Valley/Del Mar, San Diego. For even more info, check out JoannesFurryFriends.com. 📞💻
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11/28/2024

SOS again :-( We need an emergency foster or adopter for our previously adopted kitties, Hex-Yuki and Guenter. Hex-Yuki was adopted from us last year, but unfortunately, due to a military transfer, his family could no longer keep him or his companion, Guenter. A month ago, we were only given a couple of days to try to figure out a soft landing for Hex, and his fluffy friend (that did not come from our rescue). A wonderful family stepped forward to trial adopt, but their toddler is too high energy for these kitties. They also have a newborn and watching Hex-Yuki and Guenter worry about their new environment means it isn't a great fit for the kitties or the family. So we are once again looking for a foster or adopter as soon as possible for these sweet kitties. We will provide fosters or trial adopters with everything needed—litter, food, boxes, and toys. Adoption fees will be waived for a great indoor only home.
LOCATED IN SAN DIEGO: Hex-Yuki is 1 year old and Guenter is 2, and while they can be adopted together or separately, they are deeply bonded and would love to stay together. Yuki is an energetic, sweet, house panther. Guenter is a medium length, Maine C**n type of boy with a more quiet personality. Both are neutered, litter box trained, and have experience with dogs. They would do well in a home with polite children. Please note: Indoor-only homes are required.
Please help us give these sweet boys a safe place to land! We will provide fosters OR trial adopters with everything needed—litter, food, boxes, and toys to get one or both of these boys set up for a new life and keep them out of the shelter! Located in San Diego. Direct 858-883-4222 https://joannesfurryfriends.com

11/28/2024

We receive calls every day from people who don’t want to take on the responsibility of caring for pets left behind by a family member who has passed away. But this week, we were inspired by a gentleman on a fixed income who did the opposite. Larry stepped up to care for his late partner’s beloved cat, Diamond, even though he’s admittedly a little afraid of her.

Larry is doing everything he can to keep Diamond happy and healthy—she’s certainly well-fed (Diamond has no neck). However, Diamond has a feisty side and often swats at Larry. Still, he honors his partner’s memory by keeping and caring for her.

We were lucky to have Rebecca, one of our most dedicated Girl Scouts, step in to help. Rebecca fearlessly assisted with shaving, trimming, flea-treating, and deworming Diamond—without losing a finger!

We are so thankful for the people who go above and beyond, like Larry, Rebecca, our fosters, and our adopters. You make a difference every day. https://joannesfurryfriends.com

11/27/2024

11/23/2024

Our Mama Mari and her three little Manx boy kittens are ready for adoption. With different levels of congenitally short tails (bobbed, curly and wavy) these 9 week old boys are great with dogs, cats, kids. Mama Mari is barely more than a kitten herself and super tiny. They are super outgoing and personable!

--> INDOOR ONLY HOMES
--> Vaccinated with their first FVRCP vaccines, neutered, flea-treated, microchipped and dewormed
--> Of course, litter-box trained and ready for indoor-only homes

Adoption fee is $150 for one or two for $150 (kittens thrive in pairs!).

Steps to Adopt:
Not on our website yet - so please text us to schedule a time to meet them at their foster home in San Diego. 858-883-4222.

****Please remember to include your full name in the text message.**** https://joannesfurryfriends.com

11/15/2024

Meet Patotas (Big Feet) and Zapatito (Little Shoe)… These two cuties are ready for adoption! A bonded pair, they would do best together so we are only charging one adoption fee!

These sweet neutered, handsome little boy kittens, born 8/22, are ready for adoption!

--> INDOOR ONLY HOMES
--> Vaccinated with their first FVRCP vaccines, neutered, flea-treated, and dewormed
--> Of course, litter-box trained and ready for indoor-only homes

Adoption fee is $100 for one or two for $100 (kittens thrive in pairs!). They are a bonded pair and would ideally be adopted together, we will consider splitting them if your home already includes another kitty - both would be a little lonely if there wasn't another kitty in the home.

Steps to Adopt:

Not on our website yet - so please text us to schedule a time to meet them at their foster home in San Diego. 858-883-4222.

****Please remember to include your full name in the text message.****

11/09/2024

Still looking for a forever home for sweet Simon - he deserves one! The daughter would like everyone to know that there isn’t medical condition that prevents them from keeping their dad’s cats. I was incorrect about allergies (ps: we offered to fly them to her in N Cal - so the drive shouldn’t be an excuse). Simon is also doing ok considering with his Foster’s young cat and dog. Text message below.

“Hi Kate. I saw your posting of Simon on the website. I just wanted to say it wasn’t just allergy related it was the stress of the 14 hour drive up here on Simon and Darby plus the stress of our very energetic and cat triggered herding dog. If I had thought our household could handle Simon and Darby I would have gladly taken them both. I didn’t really appreciate how that was written making it sound like I didn’t care about them. I also wasn’t aware that Brittney had for sure decided she wouldn’t be keeping Simon. I would very much like to be kept in the loop. They were my whole families cats not just my dad’s. Thanks. “

Simon, a sweet and loyal older Siamese, has tragically found himself homeless after his loving senior owner passed away. Despite being her father's cherished companion, the daughter, who lives in Northern California, won't take him in due to her partner’s “allergies.” Now, this gentle soul is left facing the frightening reality of a shelter—no place for a devoted, sun-loving cat like Simon. He deserves a safe, warm home where he can start to appreciate life again. Simon is wonderful with other cats, polite children, and has impeccable manners—neutered, litter-trained, and previously vaccinated. He’s an extremely handsome Siamese, waiting patiently for someone who will cherish him the way his late owner did. Will you be the one to give Simon the home he desperately needs?

Located in San Diego, CA – his adoption fee will be waived to a purrfect INDOOR ONLY HOME! Don’t be shy—send a text or call us at 858-883-4222 to set up a meet and greet at his foster home in San Diego. For more information, check out JoannesFurryFriends.com.

As a 501(c)(3) organization, your adoption fee may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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11/09/2024

Meet Silver! This gorgeous kitten, approximately 5 months old, is ready for an indoor-only forever home! She has a stunning silver coat with an almost Bengal-like pattern. Silver hasn’t had the easiest start in life—at just 12 weeks old, she was rejected by the Humane Society as “too old to be socialized.” They advised her trapper to release her back at the Imperial Beach Home Depot. Thankfully, her trapper found her a foster, though it seems socializing her wasn’t a priority there. When the foster needed her gone immediately, we stepped in to help socialize her and find her a loving forever home.

Silver has been with us for three weeks, and she’s quite a character! She loves to play, has boundless energy, and a quirky opinion about everything. She’s very food-motivated—food is truly the way to her heart! She sleeps in bed with her new foster every night, greets them at the bedroom door, and trills loudly for more food. Each day, she grows braver and more outgoing. Once she settles into her new forever home, she’ll keep you endlessly entertained with her curiosity and playful spirit.

To help her acclimate quickly, we recommend a home without children under 10 or dogs. Her ideal home includes at least one other confident, loudly purring cat, as she still misses her mama, and purring reminds her of her family.

Silver has been spayed, vaccinated for Rabies and first FVRCP, treated for fleas and worms and parasites.

Located in San Diego, CA – her adoption fee will be waived to a purrfect INDOOR ONLY HOME! Don’t be shy—send a text or call us at 858-883-4222 to set up a meet and greet at his foster home in Pacific Beach. For more information, check out JoannesFurryFriends.com.

As a 501(c)(3) organization, your adoption fee may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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11/09/2024

Meet Lucky! This pretty little house-panther, approximately 5 months old, is ready for an indoor-only forever home! She absolutely needs another kitty in her forever home – she still misses her mama and takes her cues from older kitties. She has a huge purr and and a lovely slow blink when she feels comfortable. Lucky hasn’t had the easiest start in life—at just 12 weeks old, she was rejected by the Humane Society as “too old to be socialized.” They advised her trapper to release her back at the Imperial Beach Home Depot. Thankfully, her trapper found her a foster, though it seems socializing her wasn’t a priority there. When the foster needed her gone immediately, we stepped in to help socialize her and find her a loving forever home.

Lucky has been with us for three weeks, and she’s turning into a doll that loves to crawl into your lap. Your kitty will be the way to her heart – she is looking for a mama figure (but a friendly, chonky boy kitty will work as well)! She sleeps in bed with her new foster every night, greets them at the bedroom door, and talks often. Each day, she grows braver and more outgoing. Once she settles into her new forever home, she’ll keep you entertained and gaining her love will be extremely rewarding.

To help her acclimate quickly, we recommend a home without children under 10 or energetic dogs. Her ideal home includes at least one other confident, loudly purring cat, as she still misses her mama, and purring reminds her of her family.

As a 501(c)(3) organization, your adoption fee may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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11/09/2024

One of our amazing fosters has been fostering a special senior dog named Persea through a dog rescue—and now Persea is ready for her forever home! Persea is a 12-year-old sweetheart looking for an earth angel to give her a warm, loving home. This gentle, joyful girl deserves a soft landing in her golden years, and nothing’s sweeter than seeing her trot happily toward you with her tail windmilling. Adopting Persea will not only change her life but will also allow our foster to return to helping kitties in need. Are you the one to make Persea’s dreams come true?

Persea was surrendered to the Inland Valley Humane Society in July 2024. She has undergone surgery to remove mammary gland tumors, was spayed, and has a mild heart murmur. Persea has severe arthritis, spinal kyphosis, and related mobility issues, causing her to walk in a unique, sideways manner, though she isn’t bothered by occasional stumbles. Recently, she had seven teeth removed and is doing well, with her resilience making her an inspiring companion.

Persea is medication-free, with a strong appetite, enjoying meals with kibble, soft food, and little treats like chicken or peanut butter. She thrives on routine—after breakfast, she loves basking in the sun. Persea is very loyal, happiest near her human, and has a cozy evening routine of kneading blankets on the couch before falling asleep. She enjoys outings in her carrier, but she’s content with short walks around the apartment for now. Persea loves cuddles, warmth, and wearing sweaters, and she adores the attention she receives in public. At bedtime, she’ll knead and circle her bed, sometimes sleeping with her eyes open.

Her temperament is gentle and easygoing; she rarely barks. She has subtle potty signals, often walking to doors or wagging her tail to let you know, and does well with people and other dogs. Potty accidents happen occasionally, especially without easy access to a yard, though she’s improving with p*e pads. Diapers aren’t effective as she Houdini’s out of them, and at night, she’s usually accident-free. Due to her balance issues, she may be a messy eater but is otherwise happy and healthy, making her a great companion for a home with a yard and a dedicated caretaker. While her gait may seem off-putting to some, it doesn’t affect her quality of life; she’s content, resilient, and adaptable.

Located in San Diego, if you are interested in becoming Persea’s angel, contact Frosted Faces Foundation at 858/309-0204, frostedfacesfoundation.org.