Kitten Rescue

Kitten Rescue is a non-profit, volunteer-based animal welfare organization headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Founded in the spring of 1997 by Sue Romaine, the group has grown into one of the largest and most respected animal welfare organizations in the Los Angeles area. Its mission is to rescue homeless cats and kittens from the streets and city shelters of Los Angeles, rehabilitate them, and place them in permanent homes. The organization is run entirely by volunteers and operates solely on the time, energy, and dedication of its volunteer base, along with donations from the public. Kitten Rescue rescues cats and kittens from the streets of Los Angeles and from city shelter euthanasia. Volunteers place over 2,000 cats and kittens into homes every year, and since its founding the organization has rescued and placed over 35,000 cats into loving homes. Thousands more have been helped through its education and outreach programs. The organization educates the public about responsible pet guardianship, kitten and cat care, and the importance of spaying and neutering. It also provides Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) assistance for communities in and around Los Angeles and teaches people how to manage and care for feral cat colonies. In addition to adoptions, Kitten Rescue operates a sanctuary and nursery that houses cats 24/7, runs a community foster program, and holds weekly adoption events at PetSmart and Petco locations. The organization also offers low-cost spay and neuter services for cats and dogs, with appointments currently available to the public on Thursdays. Free or discounted spay and neuter services are available through vouchers from the Department of Animal Services. Kitten Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and relies on donations to fund its operations.

Kitten Rescue was founded in the spring of 1997 by Sue Romaine. The organization began when Romaine, leaving her volunteer shift at the West Valley Animal Shelter, encountered a man carrying a brown paper bag containing a tiny four-week-old kitten he had found in his yard. This encounter led to the founding of Kitten Rescue, which has since grown into one of the largest and most respected animal welfare groups in Los Angeles. Since its start in 1997, Kitten Rescue has rescued and placed over 35,000 cats into loving homes. The organization rescues cats and kittens from the streets of Los Angeles and from city shelter euthanasia. It operates as a non-profit, volunteer-run organization, relying solely on the time, energy, and dedication of its volunteers and on donations from the public. Volunteers place over 2,000 cats and kittens into homes every year. Over the years, Kitten Rescue has expanded its programs to include a sanctuary and nursery that houses cats 24/7, a community foster program, weekly adoption events at PetSmart and Petco locations, and low-cost spay and neuter services for cats and dogs. The organization also provides Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) assistance for communities in and around Los Angeles and educates the public about responsible pet guardianship, kitten and cat care, and the importance of spaying and neutering. Thousands more cats have been helped through these volunteer-fueled education and outreach programs.

• 2023

  Over 2,000 cats and kittens rescued and adopted out in 2023.

• 1997

  Kitten Rescue founded by Sue Romaine in Los Angeles.

• Cumulative total of over 35,000 cats rescued and placed into loving homes since founding.

One of the largest and most respected animal welfare groups in Los Angeles, focused on rescuing homeless cats and kittens and finding them permanent homes.

• Cat and kitten adoptions

• Low-cost spay and neuter services

• Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) assistance

• Community foster program

• Education and outreach programs

1. 1Los Angeles | Kitten Rescuekittenrescue.org
2. 2About Us | Kitten Rescuekittenrescue.org
3. 3Spay and Neuter Services - Kitten Rescuekittenrescue.org
4. 4Kitten Rescue - Wikidatawikidata.org