13th Street Cat Rescue

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

If you haven't heard, one of our local rescue groups, right here in our neighborhood is in need of assistance. An SUV ra...
09/08/2025

If you haven't heard, one of our local rescue groups, right here in our neighborhood is in need of assistance.

An SUV ran into the building and The Dancing Cat cafe is shut down for now. All cats are safe but loss of revenue and money is needed to rebuild, please consider donating to help them.

This group like our rescue does all they can to help the community and now they really need the community to help them! ❤️

https://www.thedancingcat.org/building

🐾 Join our Volunteer Team! 🐾13th Street Cats runs on the dedication of amazing volunteers — and right now, we need extra...
08/28/2025

🐾 Join our Volunteer Team! 🐾

13th Street Cats runs on the dedication of amazing volunteers — and right now, we need extra hands (and hearts) to keep helping cats in need. Whether you have just an hour a week or more to give, we have a spot for you!

✨ Adoption Center (Coleman PetSmart) – Keep our cats cared for and visible to adopters. Roles include:
• Coordinator – manage scheduling & communication
• Volunteers – scoop, feed, socialize, and clean kennels

✨ Foster Homes (esp. Adult Cats) – Give a safe, loving temporary home so we can save more lives.

✨ Cat Chauffeurs – Transport cats to/from spay-neuter and vet appointments.

✨ Cat Sanctuary Caregivers – Care for our harder-to-adopt cats in downtown San Jose (feeding, cleaning, socializing).

✨ Community Cat Feeders & Managers – Support outdoor cats through regular feeding and TNR colony care.

✨ Courtesy Posting (Virtual) – Help people rehome cats by posting their photos + info on our site and adoption platforms.

No matter your skill set, there’s a way you can make a difference.

🐾 Ready to help?
👉 Sign up today: 13thStCats.org/volunteer
🔗 www.volunteermatch.org/s/srp/orgOpps?org=58766

Even a few hours a week keeps cats safe, healthy, and on the path to adoption. Thank you for being part of the community that makes our rescue possible! 🐱

Happy National Nonprofit Day! 🐱 This year already we have had an extreme number of cats needing emergency medical care, ...
08/18/2025

Happy National Nonprofit Day! 🐱

This year already we have had an extreme number of cats needing emergency medical care, or just expensive veterinary care. This has included both adults and kittens (as young as 6 weeks old) and 13th St Cats has racked up quite the bills. The conditions ranged from GI tract blockages, one including Introsusception; to chemical pneumonia; to bad jaw abscesses, to Plum's well advertised eye removal.

So we are trying to rebuild our emergency funds for any future needs that arise, and not have to question the cost.


🐾 Looking for a new furry friend? Meet 5 of our purr-fect kittens ready to find their forever homes! 🏡💕✨ Cammie (2mo): M...
08/05/2025

🐾 Looking for a new furry friend? Meet 5 of our purr-fect kittens ready to find their forever homes! 🏡💕

✨ Cammie (2mo): Maine C**n mix
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✨ Kia (3mo): Once a shy street kitten, now a curious cuddle bug.

✨ Asha (3mo): Sweet and spunky tabby with a nurturing side.

✨ Dennis (3mo): Cuddly, playful, and wet food-obsessed.

✨ Frankie (3mo): Independent queen with a big personality!

All kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped, litter-trained, and full of love. 💖

📝 To meet or adopt, fill out our online application:
👉 www.13thStCats.org/info/adoption


🐾 Meet the adorable kittens at PetSmart on Coleman Ave! 🐾🧡 Buster – Confident, playful, and very photogenic. Loves zoomi...
07/27/2025

🐾 Meet the adorable kittens at PetSmart on Coleman Ave! 🐾

🧡 Buster – Confident, playful, and very photogenic. Loves zoomies, toys, and cuddles with his sister Lucy.
🖤 Lucy – Small but mighty! Agile, curious, and a total toy hog.
🎆 Liberty – Shy at first, but wand toys and treats bring out her brave side. Her Einstein hair is everything!
❤️ Valor – Brave, sweet, and full of playful energy!

Come say hi and fall in love!

🐾 Meet Charlene! 🐾This playful little sweetheart is full of energy and love. Just watch her in this video — entertaining...
07/03/2025

🐾 Meet Charlene! 🐾
This playful little sweetheart is full of energy and love. Just watch her in this video — entertaining herself like a pro! Her sibling has already been adopted, so she’s on her own now… but doing just fine. She gets along great with other cats and would be a wonderful addition to any home. 💛

To meet or adopt Charlene, fill out our online application:
👉 www.13thstcats.org/info/adoption

She’s ready to bring joy, cuddles, and a whole lot of fun to her forever family. 🏡✨

🐾 Meet Chestnut & Calypso – playful sisters ready for forever!Chestnut (a sweet brown tabby) and Calypso (a petite calic...
06/25/2025

🐾 Meet Chestnut & Calypso – playful sisters ready for forever!

Chestnut (a sweet brown tabby) and Calypso (a petite calico cutie) have been together since birth. Chestnut has always looked out for her little sister, and they truly enjoy each other’s company—snuggling, playing, and climbing like pros. 🧗‍♀️💕

While they’d love to be adopted as a pair, they’d also do well in separate loving homes with plenty of play and attention.

These girls went from unsure to smitten with people in just a few days—and now they’re all about pets, toys, and cozy naps. Their favorite things? Dangly toys, paper strips, plastic bits, and curling up together after playtime.

👉 To meet or adopt Chestnut and/or Calypso, fill out our online adoption application at:
www.13thstcats.org/info/adoption

💎 Meet Topaz – tiny, fearless, and full of fun!Don’t let her size fool you—Topaz is a spunky little girl with big energy...
06/25/2025

💎 Meet Topaz – tiny, fearless, and full of fun!

Don’t let her size fool you—Topaz is a spunky little girl with big energy! She’ll chase anything that moves and has a special love for… shoes. 👟

Though smaller than her brother, Spots, she’s the queen of roughhousing and wrestling—and usually wins! After playtime, she’s all cuddles, happiest snoozing on your chest or in your arms. 💕

Topaz is the perfect mix of playful and affectionate—and she’s ready to steal your heart.

👉 To meet or adopt Topaz, fill out our online adoption application at:
www.13thstcats.org/info/adoption

😻 Meet Eleanor – the cat with main character energy!Eleanor is full of life and loves attention. Every morning, she zips...
06/25/2025

😻 Meet Eleanor – the cat with main character energy!

Eleanor is full of life and loves attention. Every morning, she zips around your feet asking for food and pets—her foster recommends shuffling until the food bowl is filled! 😅

Once a backyard mama, she’s now retired from mom duty and ready to enjoy the good life with a forever family. The spotlight is hers now. 💖

She’s playful, smart, and affectionate—loves wand toys, feathers, catnip, and even electronic toys. She gets along with other cats and enjoys indoor/outdoor life.

Eleanor is a one-of-a-kind cat with so much love (and energy!) to give.

👉 To meet or adopt Eleanor, fill out our online adoption application at:
www.13thstcats.org/info/adoption

💙 Huge thanks to everyone who chooses to donate Chewy Gift Cards to 13th St. Cats! 🐾They allow us to get the right suppl...
06/14/2025

💙 Huge thanks to everyone who chooses to donate Chewy Gift Cards to 13th St. Cats! 🐾

They allow us to get the right supplies at the right time — whether it’s a specialty item, an urgent need, or something we don’t use often but is still essential to our rescue efforts.

Our wish list is always a wonderful way to help, but Chewy Gift Cards give us the flexibility to fill in the gaps. These thoughtful donations truly make a difference. 💌

Want to contribute? You can help at:
👉 www.13thstcats.org/info/donate

Again, a big thank you from all of us (and our furry friends)! 🐱

🖤 Meet Selena – sleek, curious, and full of personality!Selena is a stunning black beauty with striking green eyes. She’...
06/07/2025

🖤 Meet Selena – sleek, curious, and full of personality!

Selena is a stunning black beauty with striking green eyes. She’s independent, bold, and endlessly curious—always exploring her world with confidence.

She loves feathery wand toys and anything that crinkles. Playtime is her thing, but she’s also happy doing her own thing and observing the world like the cool cat she is.

Selena is good with other cats and ready to find a forever home that appreciates her sassy, slinky charm. 🐾

👉 To meet or adopt Selena, fill out our online adoption application at:
www.13thstcats.org/info/adoption

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PO Box 8255
San Jose, CA
95155

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