We are currently at maximum capacity, with both our shelter and quarantine areas full. Sadly, we must turn away 100-200 requests a month to take in a cat. We are a private, non-profit group, and do not receive any government money. Please do not leave your cat on our property -- in addition to being a felony in the state of California, abandoning your cat here places the cats we currently have in jeopardy, and puts that individual cat at risk.

The majority of our cats come from California's Highest-Kill public shelters. at the moment we pull from more than 15 shelters around the state. While we do make exceptions on occasion and accept owner surrendered cats, we must have the space to do so. We do not have a waiting list. When we are able to take in private surrenders, we require a $100 surrender fee per cat and a full vet exam by our on staff veterinarian before we will consider taking in any cat. That said, every owner surrendered cat that we take in fills a space that could have saved a shelter cat's life.

Below are a couple of links with information we have put together to help you. The first is a list that  contains tips on how to find a home for your cat yourself, and includes questions to ask to make certain the home is a good one. The second link contains information on trap-neuter-release programs and local contacts for feral cats.

Placing a Cat Yourself
Feral Cat Resources

We are sorry we cannot help your cat this time, and appreciate your understanding of our limited resources.

	Sasha was a 3 year old when she was hit by a car. She is now running around on three legs and doing very well. Sasha is a little shy when she first meets you, but warms up quickly and is very loving. Sasha was found living at the Shoreline Business Park.
	Teddy Bear is 4-5 years old. He is very friendly and wants to snuggle on the sofa. Teddy Bear is FIV+ but very healthy and could give you many happy years. Teddy Bear was found living at the Shoreline Business Park.
	Cascious is 15 lb, 4 year old, neutered male, and almost entirely white with a brown forehead and tail. He also has beautiful blue eyes and giant paws.  Cali is an 8 lb, 3 year old, spayed female, and has brown and black stripes with a small orange diamond on her forehead and pretty hazel eyes. Both have their claws. Cascious and Cali were adopted from the San Jose Dog and Cat Shelter. Both are in perfect health with incredible dispositions and behavior. They are both also litter box and house trained. They never spray and only scratch on scratching posts. He’ll take you for walks outside and loves to wrestle. She’ll let you pet her for hours and loves to go blanket diving in your bed. He talks and sings like a mockingbird. She whispers like a church mouse. They’re very attached to each other and so should be adopted together, but together he’ll give you all the love in the world and she’s just as happy to take it. Due to extenuating circumstances, they both have to go, but they’re the best pets you could ask for. Pretty much everything you’ll need and they’ll want goes with them too. I would prefer that they be adopted by a female owner and someone between 18 and 40, if at all possible. Contact Information Name: Dale Spafford Phone:(650) 529-9252 Address: 846 Portola Rd #G, Portola Valley, CA 94028 E-Mail: dalekshpafud@yahoo.com  Available Date: Beginning April 18, 2008
	Chaos is a sweet middle age cat who needs a quiet home. I got Chaos, and her sister, Entropy, a pair of cute long hair domestic cats in 1993. Chaos was the shy one, and Entropy the outgoing one. I got married several years later, and my wife brought her cats with her. Chaos had problems adapting to the new cats, who were much more bold than she. Six years ago we had a son. Chaos really did not adapt to a small child. Chaos, and Entropy, developed inappropriate elimination problems. After a lot of effort our vet suggested that we isolate Chaos and Entropy from the other cats. This worked moderately well until Entropy died of diabetes a few months ago. Chaos is now very lonely and unhappy. Our cat behaviorist suggested that she would be happier in a home with no pets or small children. Reluctantly we are putting her up for adoption. She is spayed, and up to date on all vaccinations. She is a shy and sweet cat. Once she gets to know a person she likes to sit on them, purr, and nap. I may be reached at 650-906-8849, and hld@speakeasy.net. - Howard L. Davidson