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Golden Oldies Cat Rescue

We are a resource and advocate for cats 6 years and older from Monterey County, CA who are at risk in shelters or whose guardians can no longer care for them.

We place these cats in foster homes while we search for their new adoptive families. Golden Oldies Cat Rescue was founded by a small group of cat lovers committed to saving lives. We believe that every life has value, even cats who are entering -- or who are already in -- their "golden years." Our mission is to re-home older cats in Monterey County whose guardians can no longer care for them, or t

hose who are at risk in local shelters. We place these cats in temporary foster homes and then find permanent loving homes for them, enriching the lives of both the cats and their new humans. We are 100 percent foster-based. We were founded in June 2016.

02/02/2025

Spotlight Sunday: Meet Magical Merlin!

Merlin is a charming 10-year-old gentleman with a big heart and an even bigger love for people. He adores pets, brushing sessions, cozy conversations, and warming your bed at night. He also has a tiny catnip obsession—but don’t tell him that!

Merlin was sadly surrendered when his guardian had to move somewhere he couldn’t go. Originally from Nebraska, this easy-going Midwestern boy made his way to California and hopes his next move is straight into a loving forever home. He has lived with other cats before but may be a bit selective about his feline friends—though with his big personality, he’s really all the cat you need!

Merlin would likely do well with respectful kids and just needs a urinary diet to keep him feeling his best. If you’re not looking to adopt, please share to help Merlin find his forever home!

Apply here: https://gocatrescue.org/adoption-application/

02/02/2025

Adoptable Merlin popping in to say....
Tickets are on sale for our inaugural Stay Home & Get Cozy event on February 20, which just happens to be National Love Your Pet Day.

Go to gocatrescue.org/stay-home

What better way to honor the human-animal bond than by doing something fun with your pet and supporting Golden Oldies Cat Rescue?
This is a unique opportunity to stay home, spend time with your favorite feline—or other furry, feathered, or scaly friend—and help us continue our lifesaving work as the only older-cat-exclusive rescue in Monterey County.
All ticket buyers will be entered in a free drawing to win fabulous prizes.

01/02/2025

Our bonded pair Coco and Bijou have been adopted! We are so happy to see them off to their new home.

Thank you again to our wonderful fosters for helping us find these two a home.

01/02/2025

Calling all local businesses! We're looking for opportunities to spread the word about our cause. Would your business be open to us posting flyers or hosting a table? Let's collaborate and support our community! Email us at [email protected] or call us at (831) 200-9232

29/01/2025

9 year old Max has found his new beginning! Thank you to our wonderful foster for keeping our sweet boy safe and loved for the last three months. Max was taught to walk on a harness too during his stay, so he could go on 'field trips'.

Check out our website to see other adoptable kitties https://gocatrescue.org/our-adoptable-cats/

27/01/2025

Hope to "see" you there! https://gocatrescue.org/tickets-now-on-sale-for-stay-home-and-get-cozy/

26/01/2025

Double the trouble, double the love! 🖤

Meet Coco & Bijou—8-year-old house panther brothers ready to steal your heart! After losing their home, they’re now thriving in a loving foster home, where they’re cuddling, playing, and chasing each other around.

Bijou is the playful adventurer, always first to greet you or check out new toys. He loves being picked up and showing off his sleek, svelte frame. Coco is the calm, reserved one who prefers keeping all four paws on the ground but always looks to Bijou for comfort.

These sweet brothers have always been indoor cats, and while they’ve only had each other, they’re hoping for a fresh start with YOU!

💻 Go to gocatrescue.org/gocr_cat/bijou-and-coco/ to apply to adopt.
Not ready to adopt? Please share this post to help them find their perfect home! 🖤

20/01/2025

Tickets are now on sale for our inaugural Stay Home & Get Cozy event on February 20, which just happens to be National Love Your Pet Day.

Go to gocatrescue.org/stay-home

What better way to honor the human-animal bond than by doing something fun with your pet and supporting Golden Oldies Cat Rescue?
This is a unique opportunity to stay home, spend time with your favorite feline—or other furry, feathered, or scaly friend—and help us continue our lifesaving work as the only older-cat-exclusive rescue in Monterey County.
All ticket buyers will be entered in a free drawing to win fabulous prizes.

20/01/2025

Let's celebrate Cheese Lover's Day!

Don't be bleu, Golden Oldies has adoptable cats right now on our website gocatrescue.org
When you look through our adoptables you may ask yourself is it to brie or not to brie? You're definitely not cheddar off alone! Get a kitty companion!

Take it cheesy today!

19/01/2025

🌟 Spotlight Sunday: Meet Max! 🌟

We can’t believe sweet Max hasn’t found his forever home yet! 🏡

Max is a charming 9-year-old brown tabby with adorable white toes and a heart full of love. At 15 pounds, he’s the perfect combination of cuddly and confident. Sadly, Max lost his person and, more recently, his beloved brother, Jake. Despite all he’s been through, Max’s resilient spirit shines brightly.

This affectionate guy loves being with people and will happily come to you for pets and attention. He still enjoys playing with toys and is even learning to walk on a harness—what a smart kitty! Max may also thrive with an easygoing cat companion in his new home.

🐾 Let’s give Max the happy ending he deserves!
👉 Apply to adopt: gocatrescue.org/adoption-application/

💬 Not ready to adopt? Share Max’s story and help us find his perfect match!

19/01/2025

Happy to report that Precious has found her new beginning in San Jose. Her adopter found GOCR online while looking for mature cats to adopt. Precious' foster and temporary foster over the holidays made this possible. Fosters save lives!

Happy New Beginnings to Precious!

Apply to foster NOW
https://gocatrescue.org/foster-application/

16/01/2025

Pints for Paws!

Mark your calendars! Come enjoy a pint and help the older cats of Monterey County by joining us from 4-7 PM Thursday February 13 at Other Brother Beer Co, 877 Broadway Ave in Seaside.

Please stop by, say hello and grab a pint to support our lifesaving work.
Thank you, Other Brother for partnering with us!

13/01/2025

It’s Make Your Dream Come True Day!! 🥰 Meet 8-year-old brothers Coco and Bijou 💛.These happy and healthy boys lost the only home they’d ever known when their guardian passed away. Now in a loving foster home, they are cuddling, playing, and chasing each other around. These handsome boys have always been indoor cats and we don’t know how they would be with other pets, as they’ve always just had each other. Let’s make their dreams come true and help find them their forever home! Learn more about Coco and Bijou by visiting our website! 🐾💛🐱
https://gocatrescue.org

12/01/2025

🌟 Spotlight Sunday: Meet KC! 🌟

KC is a stunning 7-year-old calico with a gentle, affectionate heart. Though she might be a little shy at first, she blossoms with gentle pets and a calm touch. She’s sweet, loving, and may even enjoy a cat friend in her forever home with the right introduction.

🏡 Ready to give KC the loving home she deserves?
👉 Apply here: gocatrescue.org/adoption-application/

💬 Not ready to adopt? Share KC’s story to help her find her perfect match! Together, we can give her the happy ending she deserves.

12/01/2025

What could be better than one beautiful house panther? Why two of course! Meet 8 year old brothers Coco and Bijou. These happy and healthy boys lost the only home they’d ever known when their guardian passed away. Now in a loving foster home they are cuddling, playing and chasing each other around. These handsome boys have always been indoor cats and we don’t know how they would be with other pets, as they’ve always just had each other. Bijou is the more svelte and playful one, the first to greet visitors or check out a new toy. He doesn’t mind being picked up. Coco is more reserved and cautious but follows Bijou’s lead. He prefers to keep all four on the floor. He’s the bigger cat by a few pounds but looks to his more slender brother for comfort. They are both active and inquisitive, always looking for new adventures. Maybe their next big adventure would be to go home with you?

https://gocatrescue.org/gocr_cat/bijou-and-coco/

Coco and Bijou are being fostered in the Las Palmas area of Salinas

11/01/2025

Our information tables are the primary ongoing interface we have with the public. As such, they are a great way to promote Golden Oldies, collect donations, and recruit volunteers. There are no special skills required, only outgoing personalities and a passion for our mission.

We typically set up between 5–9 information tables every month somewhere in the community. Some are at regularly scheduled times, and others are “pick your day and time.”

We currently have tables in Marina, Seaside, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel and Salinas.

You will be paired with a seasoned volunteer for training.

If this sounds like something you would like to do, please fill out a volunteer application at https://gocatrescue.org/volunteer-application/

For more information, email us at [email protected] or call 831-200-9232.

11/01/2025

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Tickets are now on sale for our inaugural Stay Home & Get Cozy event on February 20, which just happens to be National Love Your Pet Day.

What better way to honor the human-animal bond than by doing something fun with your pet and supporting Golden Oldies Cat Rescue?

This is a unique opportunity to stay home, spend time with your favorite feline—or other furry, feathered, or scaly friend—and help us continue our lifesaving work as the only older-cat-exclusive rescue in Monterey County.

All ticket buyers will be entered in a free drawing to win fabulous prizes.

10/01/2025

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

When the clock ran out on the 48-day campaign at midnight December 31st, we had raised $125,786 from 485 donors. That total will certainly go up with the percentage match all organizations receive on the first $75,000 they raise and if any checks come in that were postmarked by December 31.

But as it stood at the midnight deadline, we ranked fifth out of 206 nonprofits for the total number of donors, third for donors between the ages of 18-35 and 28th for total amount raised.

Our goal was to raise $110,000.

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Tuesday	10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	10:00 - 16:00
Thursday	10:00 - 16:00
Friday	10:00 - 16:00

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http://www.gocatrescue.org/

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KC is waiting for her furever home. For more information go to https://gocatrescue.org/gocr_cat/kc/

What could be better than one beautiful house panther? Why two of course! Meet 8 year old brothers Coco and Bijou. These happy and healthy boys lost the only home they’d ever known when their guardian passed away. Now in a loving foster home they are cuddling, playing and chasing each other around. These handsome boys have always been indoor cats and we don’t know how they would be with other pets, as they’ve always just had each other. Bijou is the more svelte and playful one, the first to greet visitors or check out a new toy. He doesn’t mind being picked up. Coco is more reserved and cautious but follows Bijou’s lead. He prefers to keep all four on the floor. He’s the bigger cat by a few pounds but looks to his more slender brother for comfort. They are both active and inquisitive, always looking for new adventures. Maybe their next big adventure would be to go home with you? https://gocatrescue.org/gocr_cat/bijou-and-coco/ Coco and Bijou are being fostered in the Las Palmas area of Salinas

Spotlight Sunday: Meet Merlin! ✨ Looking for a cozy companion? Meet Merlin, a 10-year-old gentleman who’s all about snuggles, brushing sessions, and warming your bed at night! 🛏️💖 Merlin’s journey brought him from Nebraska to California, and now he’s settled in with Golden Oldies, waiting for his forever home. He’s a social guy who loves people, but he’s a little picky with his cat friends—respectful kids are a-okay! He does need a special urinary diet to stay healthy. Merlin is ready to be your magical cuddle buddy! Could you be his perfect match? 🌟 Apply to adopt 👉 https://gocatrescue.org/adoption-application/ #AdoptDontShop #GoldenOldiesCats #SeniorCatsRock #MerlinTheMagicalCat #CatsofInstagram #AdoptASeniorCat #CatCuddles #CozyCatVibes #CatRescue #FelineFriends #ForeverHome #AdoptMerlin #RescueCats #CatLove #SeniorCatAdoption

We are ecstatic to post this update of May and Ken! This past year May was in foster care with Golden Oldies for months while she patiently waited on her purrfect person. Fosters save lives! Your donations help support our fosters. There is only TODAY and TOMORROW left to donate to our McGives! campaign. montereycountygives.com/cats #catrescue #montereybay #Donate #seniorcats

We are so happy Blanca and Elanie found each other and we love sharing their story!There are only 5 days left of McGives! 😱To donate go to montereycountygives.com/cats#catrescue #adoptdontshop #Donate #montereybay

Let's catch up with Goldie and Kathy! Goldie was able to get the veterinary care she needed because of donors like YOU. Golden Oldies is appreciative for donations of any size. It all makes a difference. montereycountygives.com/cats #adoptdontshop #montereybay #Donate #catrescue

This week we check in on Coral and Gabriele. We are so thankful Coral found a perfect home. We still have 3 more Friday videos for McGives! stay tuned.....To donate go to montereycountygives.com/cats

SPOTLIGHT SUNDAY: Precious-Here's a message from her foster "Even though it’s only been a few days, I think she’s doing great. Very well mannered, and always very calm. She loves head, cheek, and butt scratches, and purrs like a lawnmower. Never scratches anything other than her scratching posts. Her favorite thing seems to be taking naps curled up next to me on the bed, and while she will play a little bit with toys during the day, she goes crazy for catnip toys at night while I sleep and I’ll find them all over my room in the morning. Her thumbs are absolutely adorable, she’s the cutest little biscuit maker. I think she would do great in any household, especially as a calm bed-loving old gal." If you are interested in adopting 13yr old Precious go to gocatrescue.org

Say hello to Casper! We sat down with Laura to hear about his amazing journey and how they found each other. To help save more cats like Casper donate to our McGives! campaign montereycountygives.com/cats #Donate #adoptdontshop #montereybay

We had a FANTASTIC time at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies yesterday. We had at least 50 students come through. Current adoptable Max and Golden Oldies alum Beau did AWESOME. This was finals week for the students and they kept saying how much better they felt after seeing and petting the cats. That, in itself, is worth it. For more information on adopting Max or to invite a Golden Oldies table to your business visit gocatrescue.org #montereybay #montereycounty

We are so excited to share a Pfui & Mary update this Friday! As you microwave your Thanksgiving leftovers today, consider donating to our McGives! Campaign. Your donations help us get more cats like Pfui into loving homes. montereycountygives.com/cats

Meet Louise & Kelli! Kelli heard about Golden Oldies from a prior MCGives! campaign and we are so happy she has a golden oldie cat of her own now. To donate go to montereycountygives.com/cats #montereybay #catrescue #adoptdontshop

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Golden Oldies Cat Rescue was founded by a small group of cat lovers committed to saving lives. We believe that every life has value, even cats who are entering -- or who are already in -- their "golden years." Our mission is to re-home cats 6 and older from Monterey County whose guardians can no longer care for them or those who are at risk in local shelters. We place these cats in temporary foster homes and then find permanent loving homes for them, enriching the lives of both the cats and their new humans. We do not take ferals or other strays, and cats must use a litter box. We do not take cats from outside of Monterey County. We are 100 percent foster-based and do not have an office. We are primarily volunteer-driven. We were founded in June 2016.

If you are interested in volunteering, fostering or adopting -- or need more information on our surrender process -- please call us at 831-200-9700, email us at [email protected] or visit our website at www.gocatrescue.org.