13th Street Cat Rescue

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Downtown/North San JoseSan Jose, CA 95112 United States

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http://www.13thstcats.org

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Foster a Loving Adult Cat

Flexible Schedule | San Jose, CA 95112

We urgently need Foster homes for Adult Kitties. Many of these adult kitties are surrendered to us or pulled from the shelter for various reasons, such as the owner's death, divorce, allergies, or moving out of the country. A key component of our rescue program is the foster home. Without adequate numbers of foster homes, we are limited in how many cats we can take in at one time. The principle behind fostering is to provide the cats entrusted to our care with a home environment in order to evaluate their habits and behaviors and to offer the new owner more information on the cat. We need caring, responsible cat lovers to join our foster home team by opening their homes and hearts to our rescue cats. 13th St. Cats provides all food and cat supplies and pays for medical care for our fosters. Please open your heart and home to these cats on their journey to their forever home! If you have any questions that aren't answered here, please contact us at: 408-566-3637 or info @13thstcats.org What Will I Need To Do as a Foster Parent? Foster homes are responsible for the daily care of the foster cat, including feeding, socializing, grooming, and of course, providing love and security to a special cat at an often difficult time in his or her life. You should have space, usually a spare room or bathroom, to house the fosters in, at least initially. If you have an existing cat, we recommend a separate bedroom to start so that the cats can slowly get to know your existing cat(s). We do go over best practices for fostering. How Long Does a Cat Stay in Foster Care? The foster stay varies with each cat. Cats with special needs may need to stay in foster care a bit longer. Foster homes control how long they are able to foster. How Much Does it Cost? Necessary veterinary care is provided by authorized veterinarians and paid for by 13th Street Cats. While we appreciate your donation of quality cat food or litter for your foster, we will happily provide them to you if you prefer. Litter boxes, toys, etc. are provided by 13th Street Cats.

Date Posted: 2024-10-03
URGENT!! - Community Cats Feeder/Caregiver Needed with monthly incentive - Milpitas

Flexible Schedule | Milpitas, CA 95035

We are currently seeking dedicated and reliable volunteers to participate in our mission of providing sustenance, hydration, and health monitoring for the endearing Pinewood community cats. If you have a genuine passion for our feline friends, we warmly invite you to join our efforts. A kind resident here had offered to giving $25 monthly gift card to anyone that will join our group. We are looking for people that are willing to volunteer 6 months or more at a minimum. Key Details: Location: Milpitas, situated near Montague Expy and S Main St. Time Commitment: One day per week (we currently have openings for Wednesdays, or Fridays). Other days can be worked out as well. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to finish feeding about 70+ cats at 9 spots all within the same community, depending on how much you care to mingle with the cats. Note: Should any volunteers wish to extend their commitment and contribute to our mission by feeding for more than one day a week, we wholeheartedly encourage such dedication and are open to accommodating your generous offer as our current main individual is really exhausted covering many days out of the week feeding these many cats. Duties and Responsibilities: Your position will entail several crucial tasks, including the distribution of nourishment and hydration, as well as the vital responsibility of monitoring the general health of our feline companions. Additionally, you'll be keeping an eye out for any potential new members who may join our community at various feeding stations along the designated route. Moreover, you'll have the delightful privilege of showering affection upon our cherished kitties (offering ear scratches, a perennial favorite), and meticulously documenting your feeding activities in a comprehensive report. Note: Your commitment may also extend to providing support to other volunteers when possible, including covering for individuals on sick leave or during vacation periods. Transportation: Access to a car is a prerequisite. Weather Conditions: Our feeding activities are conducted without regard to weather conditions, whether rain or shine. Volunteers should be prepared for any environmental circumstances. Feeding Schedule: The feeding sessions take place in the evening, generally between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm, with flexibility. In winter months, start time will be easiest at 4:30/5 pm, but once Spring comes, later start times of 6:00 pm and later are possible. Supplies: We greatly appreciate volunteers who can supply their own cat food (both dry and wet) for the kitties. Reporting: We kindly request that volunteers submit a brief email summary report within 24-48 hours following each feeding session. Communication Availability Requirement: It is imperative that you are readily available and accessible via phone, text, or email to facilitate effective communication with other team members. Timely and responsive communication is a critical component of our operations, and we rely on team members who prioritize and uphold this standard. Your commitment to robust communication greatly contributes to our team's success. Extra Perk: As you become a familiar presence to the cats, they will enthusiastically gather and engage in playful interactions, chasing after you with tails held high! Please bear in mind: Minimum Commitment: We kindly ask for a minimum commitment of 6 months to ensure the consistency of our mission. Age Requirement: All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to participate. Note: This particular opportunity is not suitable for individuals under 18 years of age and for those who are looking to earn community service hours. By joining our dedicated community of volunteers, you can contribute positively to the well-being of these cherished cats. If you're keen to get involved, please reach out to us and specify the day of the week that aligns with your availability. Together, we can create an environment that is simply purr-fect for our feline companions. Meow!

Date Posted: 2024-12-15
Feral Cat Trapping/Colony Care

Flexible Schedule | San Jose, CA 95112

Do you have an hour or so a week and want to help community cats in San Jose? We are looking for a volunteer to feed a group of feral cat colonies and participate in the trapping of cats to control population Volunteers will be trained to follow feral colony management best practices which includes monitoring for new cats that need to be spay/neutered via TNR as well as trapping new cats for TNR and any sick/injured cats for vet care as needed. Training and supplies will be provided and having a car is a requirement to transport foods and supplies

Date Posted: 2024-11-25
Community Cat Colony manager - Milpitas

Flexible Schedule | Milpitas, CA 95035

We are currently seeking a dedicated volunteer to join our team as a Community Cat Colony Manager for our Milpitas-based community cats. If you love working with cats, have a strong interest in TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return), and enjoy managing people, this is the perfect opportunity for you! You will be assisting along another current colony manager to spread the load. As a Community Cat Colony Manager, your responsibilities will include: - Updating and maintaining guidelines, photo directories, and other documentation related to the cats in our community. - Overseeing the colony calendar to ensure feeding schedules are properly managed. - Ensuring all volunteers adhere to their assigned feeding days and submit timely reports. - Assisting with the recruitment and training of new volunteers as needed. - Assisting to feed the cats at a minimal once a week and cover some days when there are no volunteers. - Having experience and willingness to participate in TNR efforts and the trapping of sick or injured cats. Please take note of the following requirements: - A minimum commitment of six months is required to ensure continuity and stability in our program. - Applicants must be at least 18 years old. - Possession of a valid driver's license is necessary.

Date Posted: 2024-12-15
Cat Sanctuary Caregiver

Flexible Schedule | San Jose, CA 95112

13th st cat rescue has opportunities to volunteer by helping care for the cats at our sanctuary in downtown San Jose. These duties include cleaning litter boxes, providing fresh food and water, socializing our harder-to-adopt cats, and light cleaning. Some cat experience is preferred. This opportunity is great for someone who likes to work alone with the cats as their company. The garage volunteers will share photos and stories, and there will be gatherings so you can meet the other people in our organization. We usually staff with one morning shift and one evening shift/day. There will be an orientation meeting, and then if you are interested- there will be two training sessions with current volunteers. If you are interested, please fill out an application at: https://www.13thstcats.org/forms/form?formid=4082.

Date Posted: 2024-11-25

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Mission Statement

* Promote the welfare of all cats: domestic, stray, and feral. * Practice and provide information on all aspects of Trap-Neuter-Release. * Operate an adoption program that provides a service to the community. * Spay or neuter cats in our care before adoption. * Assist individuals to help rescue, socialize and place cats. * Promote testing for feline diseases such as feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus. * Manage cat overpopulation at the source by sterilizing feral cat colonies. * Keep cats out of the sheltering system, thus reducing euthanasia rates. * Provide information and assistance to encourage and help people keep their cats, and to give cats a better life.

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13thstcats.org is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no kill rescue; all donations are tax deductible.

We are a community based cat rescue group. We trap- neuter- and release feral cats and find loving forever homes for socialized stray cats and kittens.

13th St. NAC Cat Rescue is sponsored in part by the 13th Street Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC) www.13thstnac.org and The Northside Neighborhood Association of San Jose, California.

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by Huan X. (2024-11-27 22:10:21.0)

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by Shine A. (2019-06-26 13:03:41.0)

I personally love cats, I think what you guys are doing is great and I love how clean the facility looks and how happy the cats seem.

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by Amalia D. (2016-11-13 15:16:20.0)

I have been wanting to volunteer somewhere that involves caring for animals for a very long time, I love animals of all types and hopefully if I do get the opportunity to volunteer here, I can tell my friends or colleagues what a great experience I had and how easy it was to sign up for it. I will most likely be volunteering with my 18 year old sister since I am only 15, in other words, she can also recommend this organization to her friends or colleagues.

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by Linda H. from San Jose, CA (2010-02-20 18:43:05.0)

I have been a foster home for over thirty cats and kittens for 13th St. Cat Rescue over the last 2+ years. Yes, I fall in love with every cat/kitten I house but I also feel great joy when they find a forever home. My input directly affects the prospective adoption. I get to love kitties until they are adopted. It is a great way to get your kitten fix, love em, find them a home, then get some more. I rarely have a kitty for longer than a couple of months and receive great support from the group concerning any questions I might have. Please consider being a foster home for a kitty. Try it once and you might become hooked!

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by Sue E. (2010-01-30 15:42:55.0)

There was a feral cat population where I worked. These folks came out, trapped, neutered and released the entire colony free of charge and were wonderful to work with. I highly recommend them.

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