Est. 1929 · El Cajon, California
A Home for Every Cat
East San Diego County's true no-kill sanctuary — where every cat gets a second chance at life.
Years of Service
Cats Rescued
Adopted in 2025
Cats in Our Care
1929 — Present: A Legacy of Compassion
Meet our sanctuary residents
Some cats here are with us for life — too old, too shy, or too special for a traditional adoption. Their care is funded entirely by you.
Mr. Whiskers
Sanctuary resident since 2018
Surrendered when his elderly owner moved into care. Mr. Whiskers prefers sunny windows and quiet company, and has become one of our gentlest greeters.
Coco
Sanctuary resident since 2021
Rescued from a hoarding situation in 2021. She was shy for her first year, but now she runs the front office and supervises every volunteer.
Bandit
Sanctuary resident since 2014
Bandit came to us as a kitten and never wanted to leave. A decade later, he's our longest-tenured resident — and still purrs the loudest.
“Friends of Cats gave our senior cat the most loving final years. The staff truly cares about every single animal in their care.”
Sponsor a Sanctuary Cat
Many of our cats will live out their lives at the sanctuary. Your monthly sponsorship covers food, medical care, and a comfortable home for a cat who needs it most. Our entire board serves as unpaid volunteers — every dollar goes directly to the cats.
Become a SponsorChoose Your Impact
Every dollar helps us save lives
Microchips for 5 cats, or vaccinations for 6 cats, or two cans of powdered kitten milk for orphaned kittens
Neuter one cat, or 50 diabetic test strips, or kidney diet food for cats with kidney disease
Vaccinations for 25 adult cats, or a spay plus four cases of canned cat food
Full care for multiple cats — medical testing, vaccinations, food, and the comforts of home
Get Involved
Volunteers are the backbone of our shelter. Whether you love socializing with cats, helping with events, or keeping our facility clean and comfortable, there's a place for you.
We welcome volunteers Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 2:30 pm. Must be 16 or older to volunteer independently.
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