Business Details
We were founded in 1997 by passionate advocates dedicated to rescuing cats in Santa Clara County. We have operated for over 25 years, building a trusted resource for cat lovers throughout South Santa Clara County. We specialize in the toughest cases, including neonatal kittens, intensive medical care, and cats diagnosed with FeLV or FIV. We rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome thousands of stray, abandoned, and community cats each year. We provide a comprehensive foster network that offers safe, nurturing environments for cats needing extra attention. We run the Pawsitive Learning Education Program to teach responsible cat care and humane treatment through workshops and school outreach.
We operate the Community Cupboard, delivering food and supplies to lowincome cat guardians to prevent surrender. We continuously evaluate and update our protocols to align with the latest veterinary medicine and shelter best practices. We maintain a 99% save rate, reflecting our commitment to the highest standards of feline welfare. We are transparent with donors, directing 85 cents of every dollar directly to lifesaving cat programs. We strive to exceed client expectations by ensuring every cat receives compassionate, professional care and finds a loving permanent home.
We operate the Community Cupboard, delivering food and supplies to lowincome cat guardians to prevent surrender. We continuously evaluate and update our protocols to align with the latest veterinary medicine and shelter best practices. We maintain a 99% save rate, reflecting our commitment to the highest standards of feline welfare. We are transparent with donors, directing 85 cents of every dollar directly to lifesaving cat programs. We strive to exceed client expectations by ensuring every cat receives compassionate, professional care and finds a loving permanent home.
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of cat rescue experience.
- Our programs achieve a 99% save rate for cats.
- We specialize in neonatal, FeLV, and FIV cat care.
- Our Community Cupboard supplies food to lowincome cat guardians.
- We continuously update protocols to align with veterinary best practices.
Services
Cat Adoption
Our cat adoption service matches rescued felines with suitable families across Santa Clara County. We evaluate each applicant to ensure a safe, permanent environment and provide postadoption support. Adopters receive a healthchecked cat, vaccination records, and guidance for a smooth transition into their new home.
Foster Program
Our foster program offers temporary homes for cats that need medical care, socialization, or special attention before adoption. We supply foster volunteers with food, supplies, and veterinary support to ensure optimal recovery. This pathway reduces shelter crowding and increases each cats chance of finding a permanent family.
Education Program
Our Pawsitive Learning Education Program teaches responsible cat ownership, community cat management, and humane treatment through workshops, school visits, and outreach events. Target audiences include families, students, and local caregivers seeking reliable, sciencebased guidance. Participants gain practical skills that improve feline welfare and reduce unnecessary surrenders.
Community Cupboard
Our Community Cupboard delivers cat food and supplies to lowincome guardians, fosters, and owners to prevent surrender due to financial strain. The program operates countywide, providing monthly kits based on verified need. Recipients report higher retention of pets and greater confidence in caring for their cats.
Rescue & Rehome
We rescue stray, abandoned, and feral cats across Santa Clara County, providing veterinary assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. Specialized care includes neonatal bottlefeeding and management of FeLV/FIVpositive cats. Once stabilized, each cat is matched with a permanent home through our dedicated adoption network.
Reviews (7)
Karaleen M.
Apr 07, 2022
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Lovely place with caring volunteers that are making a difference in the community. Thank you for your efforts! Keep up the good work. I hope to help out as a volunteer soon.
Samantha Stanley
Jun 16, 2021
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This rescue is amazing, please consider adopting from these animal lovers saving cats from the bay area!
Lexi Micham
May 07, 2021
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This shelter is so great. The adoption counselor, Nineveh, was so responsive and kind and my cats came out of this place happy and ready for a home. They were house-trained, calm, micro-chipped with my info, fixed, and had all their shots up to date. You cannot go wrong here, they take such great care of cats and will find you the perfect furbabies in no time.
Michelle N.
Mar 05, 2021
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Between my family and I, we've adopted 3 cats from TownCats since 2010. It's a lovely cat rescue shelter with awesome staff and the sweetest kitties. I've been volunteering with TC since 2019 and it's been such a joy.
Marco Paganini
Jun 17, 2020
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Great staff. This is a place for people who love cats, run by people who love cats. I adopted one of my cats here and keep coming back to give the shelter cats some playtime and love. The place is clean and well maintained. The animals are healthy and happy. It's heartwarming to know that such group of dedicated people exists.
Jessica Clifford
May 22, 2020
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(The whole is too long for here, you can read it all on Yelp though)Town Cats metaphorically ripped a kitten from my 9 years old arms after telling her IN PERSON, to her face, that he was hers to love. It was simply cruel. And what's craziest about this whole thing, WE FOLLOWED THE RULES. We applied, we showed up first, and were TOLD TWICE that he was ours. It can't get much more black and white than that.
I don't care if someone calls and uses whatever manipulation tactic they can to get you to change your policy, I mean mind. You had already told a child this was her kitten. On that fact alone, he should have been adopted by my daughter. I will NEVER deal with Town Cats again, ever and you better believe I've told everyone the whole story of this nightmare of an ordeal too. We had 7 people from our family there that day to witness this emotional roller coaster and everyone was equally disgusted by the end result. IT WAS WRONG. Period.
I don't care if someone calls and uses whatever manipulation tactic they can to get you to change your policy, I mean mind. You had already told a child this was her kitten. On that fact alone, he should have been adopted by my daughter. I will NEVER deal with Town Cats again, ever and you better believe I've told everyone the whole story of this nightmare of an ordeal too. We had 7 people from our family there that day to witness this emotional roller coaster and everyone was equally disgusted by the end result. IT WAS WRONG. Period.
Kevin Y.
May 02, 2020
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Town Cats exceeded all of our expectations and we had an incredible experience adopting our two lovable cats. Their facility has a great area for cats to roam and play. And it's obvious that volunteers, staff, and the vets truly care so much for these cats. We also noticed how well they had trained/worked with them to make great pets. The cats we adopted are so sweet and knew to scratch only their scratching posts, go in their litter box, they love to play, and have been an absolute pleasure.
We worked with Nin who was great! As we have shelter-in-place instituted, she was very patient and took the time to FaceTime my wife and I to see the cats virtually before driving there to adopt. The facility also takes precautions in providing gloves and hand sanitizer. Nin was also very transparent in providing background on the cats and the types of environments they'd be most suitable for. And the adoption process was very smooth. If you're looking to adopt a cat, I highly recommend Town Cats.
We worked with Nin who was great! As we have shelter-in-place instituted, she was very patient and took the time to FaceTime my wife and I to see the cats virtually before driving there to adopt. The facility also takes precautions in providing gloves and hand sanitizer. Nin was also very transparent in providing background on the cats and the types of environments they'd be most suitable for. And the adoption process was very smooth. If you're looking to adopt a cat, I highly recommend Town Cats.
