Thank you for helping the kitten! Orphan Kitten Club focuses on intaking kittens from local shelter or rescue partners. OKC does not take in surrendered or found cats or kittens from the public. If you are unable to care for the kitten you have found, please contact the shelter nearest to where the kitten was found. San Diego’s local shelters are Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, San Diego Humane Society, and San Diego Department of Animal Services. Click here to learn which shelter to contact.
Here are the Most Frequent Questions
Kittens in Need
OKC is unable to intake cats or kittens from outside of San Diego County. If you are unable to care for the kitten, we recommend you contact your local shelter or kitten rescue.
Check out Kitten Lady for information on kitten care.
Orphan Kitten Club does not offer medical advice. We recommend that you seek veterinary care for any sick/injured kittens or cats. If a cat is having a medical emergency, please go to your nearest 24-hour animal hospital.
Thank you for your partnership! Please contact your OKC representative directly for any questions.
Media
For media inquiries contact [email protected]
Donations and Club Members
Our Federal EIN is 81-3503227
Yes, Orphan Kitten Club is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization which means your donation is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. We’ll e-mail you a donation receipt with all the info you need in advance of tax time.
In addition to providing lifesaving support to kittens year-round, membership includes a welcome pack with a sticker, membership card and letter from Hannah Shaw. You’ll also receive collectible Orphan Kitten Club trading cards featuring OKC foster kittens four times a year by mail.
You can become a member of Orphan Kitten Club by signing up to donate a monthly recurring gift here.
Absolutely! Orphan Kitten Club has members all over the world and we ship membership benefits internationally.
Yes, we keep our Amazon and Chewy wish lists updated based on our current needs. If you have physical items to donate, please contact [email protected].
You can make a gift in honor or memory of a loved one and send them an e-card here.
Yes, you can find our privacy policy here.
Your mailing address can be updated by completing the form here. Credit card numbers can be updated in your Classy or PayPal account, depending on which payment portal you used when signing up to become an OKC member. Accounts created prior to 2022 will be with PayPal, whereas accounts created after 2022 will be with Classy.
TNR/Community Cats
Thank you for wanting to help the cats in your neighborhood! The best and fastest way to help is to rent a trap from a local shelter or rescue organization, and to trap them yourself. Find information on how to trap a community cat from Kitten Lady or Best Friends Animal Society. You will also need a spay/neuter appointment from a local clinic. Reach out to Feral Cat Coalition, San Diego Humane Society, or Chula Vista Animal Care Facility for information on appointments.
If you are unable to trap the cat yourself, you can try reaching out to East County Animal Rescue, San Diego Street Cat Society, or Community Cat Foundation for help.
Thank you for wanting to help the cats in your neighborhood! The best and fastest way to help is to rent a trap from a local shelter or rescue organization, and to trap them yourself. Find information on how to trap a community cat from Kitten Lady or Best Friends Animal Society. You will also need a spay/neuter appointment from a local clinic. If you are unable to trap the cat yourself, please look up “TNR” and the name of your city to find local resources.
If the cat is located inside the San Diego Humane Society’s jurisdiction, the cat can be taken there for medical assessment. If the cat is located elsewhere, please contact your local animal shelter. Alternatively, the cat can be taken to a local veterinarian for treatment.
Adoption
If you are interested in adopting a kitten from OKC, please check out our adoption page for our adoption criteria, to meet our adoptable kittens, and to fill out an application if you feel you are a fit! We also recommend checking out San Diego Humane Society, as well as our Mightycat partners Love Your Feral Felines, Kitten Rescue Life, and Today Tomorrow Forever Animal Rescue
To help reduce stress on the kittens while traveling, OKC only adopts to people who live within an eight hour driving radius of San Diego. Please visit your local shelter or contact your local rescue if you are interested in adopting a kitten and live outside of our area. Need help finding a local shelter or rescue? Try the following resources to help find your new best friend, Adopt a Pet, PetFinder and Home to Home Pet Adoptions.
Thank you for fostering! Check out this Kitten Lady video for information on how to find your foster kitten a home. Orphan Kitten Club is not able to assist with adoptions for cats and kittens outside of our programs.