Welcome

We are a no-kill foster-based rescue located in Southern California. Our mission is to reduce the number of abandoned and euthanized cats and kittens in Orange, San Diego and Imperial Counties.

We foster all of our cats and kittens in the homes of volunteer foster parents. We know all about our cats’ personalities and can help you find the perfect cat or kitten to join your family.

We rescue abandoned cats and kittens from the streets of Southern California. With our warm weather, many kittens are born in yards and abandoned buildings and need rescuing along with their friendly moms. We also rescue cats and kittens from local shelters with a high rate of euthanasia. We rescue, bring the cats or kittens into our foster homes, tend to their medical needs, and socialize them so they are healthy and happy, and ready for new forever homes.

Southern Counties Rescue has recently opened a chapter in Bremerton, Washington. We are excited to be expanding because so many cats and kittens need homes. Our goal is to save more kitties by bringing healthy, fully vetted kitties to Washington to find loving homes.

Some of our latest photos:

Poor Nadja, ever since she was adopted she has been bullied by their older cat. She is such an easy going Maine Coon who loves everyone but the bully cat won't quit so Nadja needs a new home.

Nadja is great with small dogs and children as you can see in her photos. She is also great with friendly cats. The Adopter's have tried everything to make their older cat except her, but he won't. He blocks the litter box and harasses her every chance he gets.

Nadja is young less than two years old, she is healthy, spayed, tested negative for FELVFIV, dewormed, flea free, and microchipped.

Nadja needs a home with someone who will love her and not have a cat who will harass her. To meet Nadja, please complete our adoption questionnaire at www.southerncountiesrescue.org.
#maincoon #catlovesdog #adoptdontshop #sanclemente

Pipa is so sweet! She loves to greet you when you enter a room. Pipa is just a joy to have around, she will talk to you and answer any questions you may have. A perfect companion and good with other cats. Pipa is an extra large, super friendly senior girl looking for a home.

Pipa and another kitty Ava were taken to our vet to be euthanized not because they were sick but because their owner died. Our vet didn't want to so he called one of our volunteers who immediately stepped up and saved them. Pipa and Ava aren't bonded, in fact Ava is happy to have her own space. Pipa is good with her even when she is annoyed at her.

Pipa is spayed, negative for FeLV/FIV, dewormed, vaccinated, microchipped and flea-free. The vet says Pipa is in great shape even though she is a young senior and has many more years and love to give a family. She was loved and cared for, now she wants to share her love with you.

Please reach out and meet Pipa by completing our adoption questionnaire at southerncountiesrescue.org

Meet Wilson, one eyed lady

Wilson is such a love and would rather be with people than any other thing. She does enjoy playing with her fellow foster kittens and toys but people come first! Wilson was rescued with a very bad eye and upper respiratory infection in a box left in front of Wilson High School at 6 weeks old along with her deceased littermates.

She was a fighter and got over her upper respiratory but she had to lose her eye but I think she's cuter than ever. It didn't slow her down, she loves to run up to the top of her cat tree and watch everyone and all the activity below. Then she's down to be in the middle of everything. She is truly one of the most people friendly kittens I know.

Wilson is definitely ready for own home, she definitely will be happy being adopted with a fellow foster kitten or she can be a buddy to your young playful kitty.

Wilson is healthy, spayed, negative for FeLV/FIV, dewormed, vaccinated, microchipped and flea-free.

Please meet Wilson by completing our adoption questionnaire at southerncountiesrescue.org
#oneeyedcat #oneeyedkitty #tuxedocat #adoptdontshop

I LOVE Stormy! She is the "Ultimate Lap Kitten", She comes when you calls, she is ALWAYS happy to see you. Just being around her makes me smile. She also loves playing with all the other foster kitten buddies. Her next best thing is playing with toys, especially the spring ones are a favorite pastime.

Stormy is a classic tuxedo, with a cute mustache. She has a very streamline body. I also love her little black dot under her chin

Healthy, vaccinated, negative for FeLV/FIV, dewormed, spayed and microchipped. Loves people, good with children, good with other cats and extremely self confident so should be good with cat-friendly dog. All she needs now is her forever home.

Stormy will definitely need an active, playful animal friend in her new home. Of course she would love to be adopted with any of her fellow foster kittens but can be a buddy to your cat or cat-friendly dog.

Please complete our adoption questionnaire at website, southerncountiesrescue.org to meet Stormy.
#tuxedokitten #tuxedocat #adoptdontshop #sanclemente

Juni and Kiba are two very loving tabby kittens that were rescued from the street when quite small. Kiba had a very bad eye infection and ended up losing her eye, but it doesn't bother her. They are both lap kittens and they are bonded so please only apply if you're interested in two,

People friendly, cat friendly and also ok with cat-friendly dog. These two sisters are healthy, vaccinated, negative for FeLV/FIV, dewormed, spayed and microchipped.

Please complete our adoption questionnaire at website, southerncountiesrescue.org to meet them.

Priscilla is a sweet petite little girl. She loves to be petted and actually demands you continue until she is ready. She curls up on the fosters couch to watch TV and sleep up close to fosters head every night.
When foster first got Priscilla see needed to be socialized and learn to trust humans. It took a while but she has turned out to be a sweet cat. She would be best as an only kitty and a quiet house. She truly just wants to be queen of the castle.
If you would like more information about Priscilla please go to our website at www.southerncountiesrescue.org and complete our online application.
Thanks.
Personality traits
Curious, Gentle, Playful, Quiet, Loyal, Loves
#tabbycats #kittylove #rescuecats #sanclemente #missionviejo #adoptapet #adoptdontshop #catlover

Squeaker is an extra large, sweet natured, front paws declaw who needs a new home. He and his friend Kashi lost their home when their senior care taker had to move to assisted living and no relative has stepped up to take them.

Even though declawed, he fortunately has remained a healthy kitty with no bad habits as a result of being declawed.

Kashi and Squeaker are not bonded so will be fine being adopted separately. Squeaker is 6 years old. He is a healthy, happy kitty. Good with children and other cats.

Squeaker Is neutered, negative for FeLV/FIV, dewormed, vaccinated, microchipped and flea-free. The vet says in great shape and has many more years and love to give a family.

Please reach out and meet Squeaker by completing our adoption questionnaire at southerncountiesrescue.org

Super loving 4-way declaw...PLEASE SOMEONE ADOPT KASHI. He and his friend Squeaker lost their home when their senior care taker had to move to assisted living and no relative has stepped up to take them.

Kashi is a 4 way declaw. Fortunately he has remained a healthy kitty with no bad habits as a result of being declawed. He is good with children and most other cats.

He does bully Squeaker, also a declaw, Not sure if this is a result of being declawed or the stress of the disruption in the home. Kashi and Squeaker are not bonded so will be fine being adopted separately. Kashi is 9 years old. He is a healthy, happy kitty.

Kashi Is neutered, negative for FeLV/FIV, dewormed, vaccinated, microchipped and flea-free. The vet says in great shape and has many more years and love to give a family.

Please meet Kashi by completing our adoption questionnaire at southerncountiesrescue.org

LOOK AT THESE KITTENS!!! 😺Ready for YOU😸 to adopt! Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and healthy😻 Ready to play 😻or curl up on your lap! 😸 For more information go to our website at www.southerncountiesrescue.org😸
Meet Simba, Nala, Arrow, Dave, Dexter and Luna. Super sweet kitties looking for their forever homes.
#kittylove #rescuecats #sanclemente #missionviejo #adoptapet #adoptdontshop #catlover #fosteringsaveslives

Meet the lovely Ms. Jade.
This gorgeous 18- to 24-month-old girl is high on entertainment value!
She's not just another pretty face. Jade is very interactive and enjoys snuggles. She is always nearby waiting for pets and scratches!
She gets the zoomies, loves a high perch and prances adorably. The foster calls her go-go boots! She'll even wrap her paws around your arm to let you know she would love to be picked up and have a cuddle.
Jade needs a home of her own and would do best as an only kitty. We think that initially, she would do best in a quieter home without younger children.
If you would like more information about Jade please go to our website at www.southerncountiesrescue.org and complete our online application.
Thanks.
Personality traits
Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Loyal, Playful
#catadoptionevent #rescuecats #sanclemente #missionviejo #sandiegocats #adoptapet #catlover #adoptdontshop

Darby is such a sweet cat. He will love his people to the moon and back. He has the most amazing eyes. Darby's #1 priority is love. He loves it when you pet him, but he will shower you with love no matter what. He does like his wet food and is such a happy boy that he will make air biscuits for you. Darby is 4 years old, and he would love to find that family that is willing to love him for the rest of his years. He wants nothing more than to find his soft place to land forever. Could that be you?
Darby is neutered, microchipped, and has tested negative FeLV/FIV.
If you would like more information about Darby please go to our website at www.southerncountiesrescue.org and complete our online application.
Thanks.
Personality traits
Affectionate, Dignified, Friendly, Playful, Loyal, Loves, Gentle
#rescuecats #sanclemente #missionviejo #bombaycat #adoptapet #Petfinder #catadoptionevent #petsplus #catlove #adoptdontshop #FosteringSavesLives #catsrule

Huntley is a character with a favorite sleeping position of stretched out back legs. I also love his no nonsense expressions when he is spending time on the bed with you. Just under a year he is full of energy but also very laid back and chill. A great addition to your family.

Huntley would love to join your family and spend his day with you or if you are busy working he enjoys his toys and bird watching outside windows.

Huntley was rescued from a small agricultural town. Very friendly so we don't know what happened to his original family, but we never found someone who claimed him. He was about eight months old when we rescued him deciding he was much too cool a cat to be on the streets.

Neutered, vaccinated, FeLV/FIV negative and microchipped.
Apply at www.Southerncountiesrescue.org to meet this great guy!
#tabbycats #grayandwhitecatsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #sanclemente

Max is a very lucky boy. He was found as a stray in a target parking lot but ran right up to the foster as soon as he saw her. He loves being inside and feeling safe and loved. He loves cuddling and loves to lick anyone who will let him. I think it is his way of saying you are my hero. His favorite toy is spring or a ball because he like to play by himself and is very entertaining.
Overall he's a very sweet cat who deserves a loving home.
If you would like more information about Max please go to our website at www.southerncountiesrescue.org and complete our online application.
Thanks.
Personality traits
Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Loyal, Loves, Funny, Gentle
#kittenrescue #rescuecats #sanclemente #MissionViejo #adopdontshop #fosteringsaveslives #adoptapet #petfinder #tuxedocats

Halloween Fun
Dream and Gold Dust are enjoying their new Halloween toys and decorations.
Meet Dream and her brother Gold Dust. They are siblings and are a bonded pair. The love each other so much so it would be best if they stayed together as they would be happiest. They are both lovable, sweet and playful. They love to nap together, and they groom each other too. So Cute...The are hard to tell apart, Gold Dust is the male and is slightly bigger than Dream. Her harlequin on her head is a little pointier. They love to play and interact with humans, are very friendly but can definitely entertain and comfort each other. Super Sweet bonded siblings looking for their forever home.
If you would like to meet Dream and her brother Gold Dust please go to our website at www.southerncountiesrescue.org and complete our online application.
Thanks
Personality traits
Friendly, Affectionate, Playful, Funny, Curious, Loves Kisses
#rescuecats #catlover #bondedcats #missionviejo #sanclemente #petfinder #adoptapet #kittenrescue #adopdontshop #fosteringsaveslives #tabbylove

Nala
Nala is a great little girl. She has a sister that is almost identical. Nala is a little darker grey strip than her sister Simba. Yes Simba is a girl. Nala and her sister Simba are very playful. I sometimes don't know how they have so much energy. The resident dog is having a great time with the kitties. She loves to play but is very loving and affectionate. Loves to be held and when she thinks she going to be picked up she starts to purr.
Nala would love to be adopted with her sister Simba but can also be a friend to your other pet. If you choose to keep these two together, I’m sure they will provide you with years and years of love and entertainment.
If you would like more information about Nala please go to our website at www.southerncountiesrescue.org and complete our online application.
Thanks.
Personality traits
Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Loyal, Loves
#kittenrescue #catlove #rescuecats #sanclemente #missionviejo #adopdontshop #fosteringsaveslives #petfinder #adoptapet #tabbylove

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Cat and Kitten Adoption

Meet our adoptable cats and kittens! If you are interested in meeting one of them at our next adoption event, please fill out a no-obligation adoption questionnaire.

On most Saturday afternoons from noon to 3 pm, we have kittens and adults to meet at our adoption events. We recommend you complete a questionnaire before coming by. If you are interested in a particular kitty, we can make an appointment with you to meet them after you submit a questionnaire. If you don’t know exactly which kitty you are interested in, that’s okay! You can list several on the questionnaire or just indicate that you aren’t certain.

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We are always in need of donations to help support our rescue work. All donations go directly to our services and costs; we have no paid staff. Donations also help us to pull cats and kittens out of high-kill shelters in time to save them, and to remove cats from other dangerous situations.

Volunteers assist with a variety of tasks, both at our adoption events and elsewhere. Read more about volunteering.

If you are interested in taking the next step and fostering cats or kittens for us, read more about fostering and complete our foster questionnaire.

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Adoption events are from noon to 3 pm.

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