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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.

Email: [email protected]
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

11/14/2025

We are looking for colony feeders to help cover the Little Portugal route on Thursdays.

Come meet these little cuties on your route!

Help feed several groups of community cats by the Alum Rock 101 exit in San Jose. You will need a car to travel the 1 mile route and access 5 different stops, where you will provide food and water and monitor the cats for any changes in health and behavior. We currently care for a total of 25 cats.

🐱 The route takes approximately 30 minutes total, depending on how much you care to mingle with the cats. Once the cats get to know you, and you them (each cat has a name), they will welcome you with head butts and leg rubs and allow some pets.

You are asked to send a summary email of how the feeding went within 24 hours of feeding so the group can stay updated. Food is provided for free and is available for pickup from a volunteer’s garage in SJ.

Most feeders have been doing this route for more than 4 years because it is easy, fun and fulfilling!

We recommend starting sometime between 4:30 and 7pm and request a minimum commitment of 4 months. Timing is flexible, but cats like eating around dusk.

❗️Anyone under 18 is required to be accompanied by an adult every time they feed.

👉 Apply here: www.13thstcats.org/volunteer

11/13/2025

Promised them an extra 10 minutes of playtime if they’d smile for the camera — and Vinnie did not disappoint! 😸

Meet Vinnie, a 3-month-old kitten who’s as adventurous and energetic as they come! Ball toys and feather wands are his absolute favorite — though honestly, even cardboard boxes and straws make him pounce with joy.

After racing through the house with his partner Victoria, he’s quick to find her for a cozy cuddle and nap.
(Both Vinnie & Victoria would be best adopted as a bonded pair — twice the love, double the fun!) 💕 Victoria was previously posted on our social media accounts.

🐾 Check out Vinnie, Victoria, and our other adorable kittens available for adoption at 13thstcats.org/kittens

11/12/2025

Meet Pip —a gentle boy looking for his calm, forever home ☁️.

Pip is affectionate and loves to snuggle, play, and hang out with cats of all ages. He is the sweetest to every feline friend! Once he feels safe, he’ll curl up in your lap and shower you with love❣️.

Learn more about Pip and our amazing cats at http://www.13thstcats.org/cats. 🐾

11/10/2025

Greetings from Carrot Top! 🥕

Known for his silly expressions and big personality, Carrot Top rules the Garage at 13th St Cats — and everyone here adores him!

While Carrot Top isn’t currently up for adoption, you can meet plenty of other adorable cats and kittens waiting for their forever homes.

👉 Visit 13thstcats.org/cats
to find your next furry friend!

11/05/2025

🐾 Foster Homes Needed for Loving Adult Cats! 🐾

We need foster homes for adult cats who have lost their homes through no fault of their own — whether due to an owner’s passing, moving, or life changes.

By becoming a foster, you’re giving these cats a safe, loving place to land while they wait for their forever homes. 13th Street Cat Rescue provides all food, supplies, and medical care — you just provide the love. 💕

What you’ll do as a foster parent:
- Care for and feed your foster cat
- Provide a safe and cozy home
- Help them feel loved, calm, and ready for adoption

Whether it’s for a few weeks or a few months, fostering truly saves lives — and there’s no better feeling than seeing your foster cat find their happy ending.

Interested in fostering?
📞 Contact us at 408-566-3637
📧 Email [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: 13thstcats.org/foster

11/04/2025

Meet Victoria — the sweetest kitten with the biggest purr! 💝

Victoria loves people and other cats. She’s obsessed with toys—especially feather wands—and she has the cutest fondness for playing with straws! 🪶

She’d be the perfect addition to any home, especially if adopted with her best pal, Vinnie (see slide 3). These two are a bonded pair and make the purr-fect duo! 🫶

Learn more at http://www.13thstcats.org/kittens. 🐾

11/03/2025

🐾 Happy Tales: October Adoptions! 🐾

We’re celebrating our October adoptees — Tilly, Penguin, Aspen, Gracee, Valor, Liberty, Kia, Mano, Palmer, and Messi — all now safe, loved, and home for good! 💕

Every adoption is a happy tale in the making, and we couldn’t do it without our amazing fosters, volunteers, and supporters.

Thinking about adding a new furry friend to your family?
🐱 Meet our available cats and kittens: 13thstcats.org/info/adoption

11/01/2025

Happy Caturday from some of our adorable adoptables! 🐾

Meet Ritz, Blaze, Classy, Frankie, and Drake — five playful, loving kittens each with their own charm and plenty of purrs to share. Whether you’re looking for a chatty companion, a cuddle buddy, or a playful sidekick, one of these cuties might just be your perfect match.

All are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and ready to find their forever homes!

👉 Learn more or apply to adopt: 13thstcats.org/kittens

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from Gregory and Carrot Top! 🎃

Two of our beloved garage cats from 13th Street Cats are here to remind you to keep it safe and spooky tonight! 👻

Halloween Safety Tips for Cats:

🐾 Keep cats indoors after dark — fireworks, costumes, and trick-or-treaters can be scary.
🍬 Make sure candy (especially chocolate) is out of reach.
🚪 Double-check doors so curious cats don’t slip outside.

Wishing everyone — humans and felines alike — a fun and safe Halloween!

10/29/2025

As the weather cools and we settle into fall, Freckles is hoping this season brings him something special — a forever home.

This handsome gray and white tabby got his name from the little freckles around his nose. He’s a gentle, affectionate cat who loves belly rubs, chin scratches, and curling up on a warm lap. Once he feels comfortable, he’ll roll onto his back for attention and purr his heart out.

Freckles enjoys company, has perfect litter box manners, and is polite with other cats. He’s still learning how to play and build confidence, so he’s looking for someone patient and kind who’ll help him come out of his shell a little more each day.

Male, 2 years 9 months
Neutered, microchipped, vaccinated
Gray tabby & white (bicolor)
Housetrained and very gentle

If you’re looking for a soft-hearted companion to share cozy fall evenings with, Freckles might be your match.

💙 Adopt Freckles: 13thstcats.org/cats

10/28/2025

Our Annual Cat Open House & 20th Anniversary was a purr-fect success! 🐾

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us to celebrate two decades of rescuing, healing, and finding loving homes for cats in our community. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces — dedicated volunteers, longtime adopters, and new supporters — all coming together to share their love for our feline friends.

Thanks to your support, we can continue our mission of giving every cat the chance to find a safe, loving home. Here’s to the next 20 years of compassion and rescue! 🐈❤️

10/27/2025

🐾 Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)

A humane and effective way to help stray & community cats

What is TNR?

Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a proven method to manage outdoor cat populations while improving their well-being and coexistence with the community.

Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Trap — Cats are safely trapped.
2️⃣ Neuter & Vaccinate — They are taken to a veterinarian for spay/neuter and vaccines.
3️⃣ Return — After recovery, cats are returned to their familiar outdoor home.

🐱 Kittens and friendly cats may be adopted into loving homes!

Get involved! You can make a difference!
📧 Email: [email protected]

🌐 Learn more: www.13thstcats.org/TNR

🐾 Together, we can help cats live safer, healthier lives — one trap at a time.

Address

PO Box 8255
San Jose, CA
95155

Website

http://www.13thstcats.org/

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