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13th Street Cat Rescue

13th Street Cat Rescue is an all volunteer, no-kill, non-profit animal rescue based in San Jose, CA.

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https://www.13thstcats.org
Founded: 2005 13th Street Cat Rescue is an all-volunteer animal rescue in San Jose, California. We are dedicated to improving the lives of homeless cats and controlling their population by the use of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). TNR is an internationally-recognized, humane and effective program for reducing the population of stray and feral cats.

In the past three years alone, TNR has contributed to a 25% reduction in the number of cats and kittens entering our local shelters. Our volunteers work with local vets and animal shelters to trap, vaccinate, spay or neuter cats, then return the animals to where they were found. Kittens and cats that can be socialized are taken into foster care by our volunteers and then put up for adoption. All donations to 13th Street Cats help provide food, supplies, spay/neuter, and medical care for homeless cats. For more information on how you can adopt, volunteer, or donate, please visit us at www.13thstcats.org. Thanks to our sponsors and community supporters including: Whole Foods--Blossom Hill, PetSmart, Petco, Andy's Pet Shop, Pet Awareness and Welfare Society for San Jose Animal Care and Services, and many other local veterinarians and local businesses. You can also find us on:
--https://twitter.com/13thStCats
--http://instagram.com/13thStCats
--http://www.yelp.com/biz/13th-street-cat-rescue-san-jose

01/09/2026

Meet Spaghetti 🍝🐱!

Once a stray, Spaghetti has become a cherished family member with the help of 13th Street Cats and a dedicated volunteer.

Spaghetti was TNR’d and slowly found his way indoors, right into a forever home. He is now a 100% indoor cat! Proof that love, patience, and TNR can change everything. 💛

View adoptable cats: 13thstcats.org/info/adoption

Donate: 13thstcats.org/info/donate

01/05/2026

We are happy to update you on one of our very needy past rescues - Grand Vinnie - a sweet Munchkin-like-look found by a good Samaritan hunkered down near a building in January 2021. He had so many things wrong with him but with all the donors and sponsors we were able to deal with all - glaucoma, having one eye removed, continued treatment of the other eye, ringworm, earmites, UTIs, and a double FHO to cure hip issues as he had bone on bone contact for both rear joints. In addition, he needed a dental, and he was cryptorchid, to boot, whew!

His foster fell in love with him and adopted him and he is totally living the good life with them, even with on-going meds and prescription food. Just look at the Holiday photo from this year to see how happy he is.

Having a medical fund is the reason we can help such complex and expensive cases. We so appreciate any donation you can give as your gift ensures we can continue providing the care that is needed for the animals we rescue to heal and flourish.

Donate to help cats like Grand Vinnie: 13thstcats.org/info/donate

01/03/2026

Sweet Carrot Top came to our rescue this past spring when a local resident asked us to help. He had a lot of problems with injuries to all his feet, possibly burns from being in a car engine compartment, as there was grease on him. He was not yet neutered and had been roaming. With daily soaks and treatments, some paws healed, but eventually he was diagnosed with "puffy paws."

He has been so patient - tolerating all of our messing with him- always easy going- but lately, after 8 months of this issue, he is starting to get impatient. He has only one small area on his right front paw that needs to close! He is seeing a dermatologist in Mountain View, and we have added phovia light therapy to his regimen of oral and topical medications. He is also FIV+, which may be somewhat responsible for his slow healing.

Everyone who meets this guy adores him! We can't wait for him to be able to find his forever home-- he will fill that home with love!

Please help us support more rescue cats like Carrot Top 🥕 and donate to our fundraiser this holiday season. ❤️

✨ Donate: 13thstcats.org/info/donate

01/01/2026

🎉 New Year, New Beginnings!

Start the year with love by meeting some of our amazing cats — Flynn, BJ (Bagheera), Bean, Afina, and Blanco. From playful and energetic to calm and cuddly, each one is ready to ring in the New Year with a forever family of their own. 💛

❤️ Make 2026 the year you adopt:
View adoptable cats: 13thstcats.org/info/adoption

❤️ Can’t adopt right now? You can still help us save lives:
Donate: 13thstcats.org/info/donate

Thank you for supporting rescue cats and giving them a fresh start this New Year. 🐱

12/30/2025

Topeka is a good example of what funds we raise help with.

She is a 5-month old Siamese kitty returned to us in late November when the adopter took her to a routine vaccine appointment and the Vet was concerned about her having a hard abdomen. So she was returned to us for an ultrasound at Med Vet. It was determined she had a mass that was impinging on her left kidney; the mass needed to be removed. A highly skilled experienced surgeon took on the case, the surgery went well, but the surgeon had never seen such a mass and there is no literature about such a mass. There will be a future ultrasound on her, to make sure it doesn't return.

Topeka has recovered well so far, and is doing fine. We so appreciate that we have wonderful donors who help us to support our felines' needs.

Please help us support more rescue cats like Topeka and donate to our fundraiser this holiday season. ❤️

✨ Donate: 13thstcats.org/info/donate

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from 13th St Cats! ❤️

Hoping the tree lasts the night 🎄

This Christmas, we’re celebrating sweet souls like Classy & Lenny — two beautiful young cats with gentle hearts and so much love to give.

✨ Classy brings out her playful side as she runs, jumps, and twirls until she’s ready to be held and purr. Her soft cooing purr is as charming as she is, and she’s learning just how wonderful human companionship can be.

✨ Lenny is a stunning flame point Siamese with a sensitive soul. He can be shy at first, but with patience and love, he blossoms into a true cuddle bug.

🎁 Looking to make the season extra special?
View all adoptable cats: 13thstcats.org/info/adoption

From our rescue family to yours, thank you for spreading kindness and giving cats in need a reason to celebrate this Christmas.

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12/23/2025

Season’s greetings to you and all your furry loved ones!🐾

Meet Lily & Katara — two beautiful girls with different personalities and so much love to give.

Lily is full of energy and charm! This playful girl loves chasing wand toys, pouncing with enthusiasm, and turning every moment into playtime. With her bright spirit and irresistible cuteness, she’s sure to fill your home with laughter and joy.

Katara is a stunning tortie with a heart as lovely as her coat. Quiet and observant, she enjoys taking in the world around her, but her true happiness comes from being close to her people. With the sweetest purr and a love for gentle pets, she offers a calm, loving, and soothing presence.

Want to meet your future furry family member?
👉 View all adoptable cats: 13thstcats.org/info/adoption

Can’t adopt right now? Your support still makes a difference.
👉 Donate to help cats like Lily & Katara: 13thstcats.org/info/donate

Every visit, share, adoption, and donation helps us continue saving cats in need. Thank you for being part of our community.

12/19/2025

Season’s greetings to you and all your furry loved ones!🎄

Meet our amazing garage cats — Charm, Carrot Top, and Gregory. These special kitties bring so much joy, laughter, and love into the lives of our 13th Street Cats volunteers, and we’re so grateful for them this holiday season.

✨ Want to meet your future furry family member?
👉 View all adoptable cats: 13thstcats.org/info/adoption

❤️ Can’t adopt right now? Your support still makes a difference.
👉 Donate to help cats like our garage cats:13thstcats.org/info/donate

Every visit, share, adoption, and donation helps us continue saving cats in need. Thank you for being part of our community. 💛

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12/17/2025

Pepper brings the fun! He’ll “scare” you by popping out from behind doors, chase toys with enthusiasm, and proudly rule the cat tree.

Ginger is warm, sweet, and endlessly affectionate. A total lap kitty who loves cuddles, she’s happiest curled up beside you, completing that cozy holiday scene.

Different personalities, same big hearts — both are playful, loving, and ready for their forever homes this season. 🎁🐾

👉 Apply to adopt: Visit our website at 13thStreetCats.org/adopt
❤️ Can’t adopt? Donate: Help us save more cats at 13thStreetCats.org/donate

Every adoption and every donation helps cats like Pepper & Ginger find safety, love, and a future.

12/15/2025

🐾 Happy Tales – November Adoptions! 🐾

November was full of happy adoptions at 13th Street Cats! These amazing kitties all found their forever homes and are starting their next chapters surrounded by love. 💕

🎉 Congratulations to:
Buzz, Carob, Stanford, Billy, Ritz, Sammy, Comet, Zendaya, Archie, Squeak, Allen, Simba, and Shakira 🐱✨

Each adoption is a reminder of what’s possible thanks to our incredible adopters, fosters, volunteers, and supporters. Because of you, these cats are home for the holidays — and for life. 🏡💛

Interested in adopting or supporting our mission? Visit 13thstcats.org to learn more.

12/13/2025

🎄 Holiday Adoption Weekend! 🎄

🐾 Saturday & Sunday (Dec 13–14 | 12–4 PM)
PetSmart Downtown San Jose (Coleman)

🐾 Saturday ONLY (Dec 13 | 12–4 PM)
PetSmart Campbell

Celebrate the holidays by meeting your new best friend
Our cats would love a home for the holidays! 💕

12/10/2025

Orange you glad you stopped by? 🍊

Charm & Carrot Top are spreading some holiday cheer from the garage. Visit 13thstcats.org to see who’s available for adoption, and help us double our impact — all holiday donations are matched!

💛 Support our Holiday Fundraiser: https://www.13thstcats.org/info/donate

💛 Adopt: https://www.13thstcats.org/info/adoption

Address

PO Box 8255
San Jose, CA
95155

Website

http://www.13thstcats.org/

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