foster · adopt · san diego, ca

every cat
deserves a
soft place.

jersey kitty rescue network is a volunteer-run, foster-based rescue in san diego, ca. we pull cats from full shelters, get them healthy, and match them with the people they're meant to grow old with. no big building. no fancy budget. just a network of warm laps.

our story

started in a living room. still kind of is.

jersey kitty started one living room in new jersey and quicky grew into a multi home foster network with 501(c)3 status. nowadays you can find athina fostering independly out in san diego, ca on a smaller scale

foster-based, on purpose.

every cat in our care lives in a real home with a real human, usually on a real couch, occasionally on top of a real laptop. that means we know each cat's personality before they're adopted, and you do too. we focus on the cats who get overlooked: sick or shy kitties, bonded pairs, and the ones with a missing eye and bigger feelings. they're often the best cats in the room, they just need someone who knows.

500+
cats placed since 2018
3
in foster right now
slow matches

we'd rather take a week than rehome a cat twice.

fully vetted

spayed, neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, ours.

lifetime promise

if it doesn't work out, the cat comes back to us. always.

daily kitten content

socialization;
the human type.

@rukasthecat↗
Sir Lucky Toothbrush* look at YOUUUUU! Ahhh sweet baby, he’s already a snuggle a…▶may 11
Sir Lucky Toothbrush* look at YOUUUUU! Ahhh sweet baby, he’s…
For Mother’s Day, this is exactly where I want to be 💙🐾 washing up toothbrush…▶may 10
For Mother’s Day, this is exactly where I want to be 💙🐾 wa…
Let’s uncrust our toothbrush. He can hear the birds and now he can also see the…▶may 9
Let’s uncrust our toothbrush. He can hear the birds and now…
Meet toothbrush! If you have a better name drop it in the comments because I suc…▶may 8
Meet toothbrush! If you have a better name drop it in the co…
They have been sprouting into such playful and curious little kittens 💙🐾 will…may 8
They have been sprouting into such playful and curious littl…
does it involve cuddling kittens? If not, I don’t want it. This applies to all s…▶may 7
does it involve cuddling kittens? If not, I don’t want it. T…
Purrs will heal us all 💙🐾 but seriously, who doesn’t feel better after snuggli…▶may 7
Purrs will heal us all 💙🐾 but seriously, who doesn’t feel…
They may have toxic codependency but so do I with fostering so, please adopt the…▶may 6
They may have toxic codependency but so do I with fostering…
Modeling the behavior you want is the best way to get compliance from a kitty, s…▶may 6
Modeling the behavior you want is the best way to get compli…
She knows they are all her name too 💙🐾 our kitties gain at least 1-2 names ann…▶may 5
She knows they are all her name too 💙🐾 our kitties gain at…
adoptables

cats looking for their forever couch.

every cat here lives with a foster who knows them well. ask us anything; we'll tell you who hates being held and who needs a window seat.

sicky & icky
pending

sicky & icky

9 wks

the best duo. the orange fully oranges, and the tabby is along for the ride.

bondedpending adoptionkitten
adoption pending
toothbrush

toothbrush

5 wks

we've only known him for 72 hours

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foster with us

the secret ingredient is you (and a spare bathroom).

Different kitties have different needs, we’ll pair you with the perfect match based on your time, experience, and living situation. No experience required; we’ll teach you everything you need to know.

what we provide

  • 100% of medical costs & supplies covered
  • training and onboarding for first-time fosters
  • vet support and a group chat for questions

what we ask of fosters

  • good communication; pickups, vet visits & updates
  • photos & videos so kitties can find their homes
  • located near San Diego; our vet is local
  • weekend and short-term commitments welcome
support us

three ways to help, all of them excellent.

donations go directly to litter, food, vet bills, and the very occasional cardboard scratching pyramid.

wishlist

we keep an open list of what fosters need this week. shipping directly to volunteers is the fastest path from cart → cat.

we typically always need these basics:

  • kitten foodalways
  • litteralways
  • blankets / towelsalways
view amazon wishlist →

donate

100% of every donation goes directly to supplies and vet care; nothing else.

  • $25vaccines for one cat
  • $50one month of food & supplies
  • $100spay / neuter surgery
donate via venmo ♥

foster

give a cat a couch for two weeks or two months. we'll cover everything else. it's hands-down the single biggest impact you can make per dollar (of zero) spent.

  • socializationshy cats & kittens
  • bottle feedingneonates
  • special/medical needrecovering cats
apply to foster →
get in touch

we read every email, sometimes at 2am.

questions about a cat? interested in fostering? want to volunteer at an adoption event? this is the place.

email
rukasthecat@gmail.com
where we are
san diego, california · network of homes