Although life started out precarious when Pistachio and her brother Sherbet were found when they were tiny bottle babies, these kittens were lucky - they were rescued by a Kitty Devore Rescue foster mom in June 2018 before they ever saw the inside of Devore Shelter. They’ve grown up safe, loved and well-cared for. Pistachio is a nutty little girl - high-spirited and sugary … [Read more...]
Help! – I Found A Litter Of Kittens
We’re contacted regularly by people who have found a kitten or a litter of kittens and want us to take them. While it's a little less challenging to find placements for kittens who are 4 weeks and older, trying to find a foster parent who can care for kittens 0 to 4 weeks old is a challenge. Foster parents who bottle feed are in short supply and can often only take on one … [Read more...]
Nascha – Adopted!
Nascha was adopted on April 25, 2020!Nascha was rescued from Devore Shelter in June of 2018. Our vets estimate his age to be between 2 to 3 years old. His name is a Navajo and means “owl”. It’s not hard to understand why his foster parents settled on that name. He has amazing, captivating owl-like eyes and a unique beauty all his own (he also has an adorable voice). This … [Read more...]
Sweet Iris and Quincy Jones – Adopted!
Our mom was a semi-friendly street cat who, in June of 2018, had trouble during labor. My foster mom heard us crying in her yard and came to our rescue. Unfortunately, despite rushing her to the emergency vet, she was not able to save our mom. Since then, we’ve had a very pampered life. Our foster mom bottle fed us and because we were bottle babies, we love affection and … [Read more...]
Cashel – Adopted!
Meet Cashel! Super soft, eager to cuddle and as loving as they come. He loves to play as well. He was rescued from Devore Shelter in July 2018 with one of his sisters, Ashling, and then both were reunited with Caron, their other sister, a week later. These adorable siblings were just 2 months old at the time of their rescue. Cashel is much larger than his sisters but … [Read more...]
Glori – Adopted!
Glori is one of a litter of five kittens born on July 3rd to Momma Charlotte who was pregnant when rescued from Devore Shelter in May 2018. She and her brothers – QTip, Eugene Bean, Monaco, and Fuzzybear - were lucky. They never saw the inside of a shelter. They’ve all grown up loved and well cared for in the safety and security of their foster home. Glori is a very soft … [Read more...]
Aiyana – Adopted!
AIYANA HAS A PENDING ADOPTION!Beautiful Aiyana is an absolute LOVEBUG!! She loves to be petted and to interact with you, although she's not comfortable being held. She is very chatty and will talk your ear off as soon as you get home. She plays with toys and gets along with other cats, but prefers to interact with people. Aiyana also loves to sunbathe in front of the window and … [Read more...]
Ava – Adopted!
AVA CURRENTLY HAS AN ADOPTION PENDING!Ava is the most perfect cat you'll ever meet! She may be shy when she first meets you, but once she feels comfortable, look out! This girl loves to be loved and makes sure you notice her requesting your attention. Using her cute meow to greet you, she'll leap to wherever you are and cuddle right up next to or even on you if you'll let her. … [Read more...]
Eastbay – Adopted!
Eastbay is a joyful kitten that loves life! He was rescued from Devore Shelter in August, 2018, when he was only 8 weeks old. Despite being left behind after all his siblings had been adopted, he remained a happy, purry boy. This little guy will entertain you with his playful abilities and win your heart with his sweet cuddles. Eastbay - or ‘Bay, for short - sweetly rubs … [Read more...]
Tersi – Adopted!
Tersi was rescued from Devore Shelter in September of 2017 when she was estimated to be about 2 years old. Not long after she was rescued, she made the trip from California to her new foster mom in Seattle, Washington.Tersi is a beautiful, soft kitty with a sweet nature. She is blissfully content to live the good life, centered around meal times and naps in her cozy bed, … [Read more...]
Catheryn – Adopted!
Catheryn, from the Greek meaning "pure" - and that's what this gorgeous gray girl is - pure of mind, pure of heart, pure of soul. She was rescued from Devore shelter in June of 2018, estimated at the time to be about a year old. How she found herself there, we don't know. What we do know is that, had she not been saved, the world would have been deprived of one of the most … [Read more...]
Budders – Adopted!
Budders is an affectionate and quirky character. Her person left her behind to fend for herself on the streets of Anaheim, so a neighbor took her in. She even has a BB under her skin from her street days. (The vet has confirmed that it does not require removal and is causing no harm.) The neighbor family has now moved and she is once again looking for a new person or family to … [Read more...]
Knut – Adopted!
Knut, his momma, Ginny, and his two brothers were rescued from Devore shelter in July when he was just 4 weeks old. Knut and his family had nasty colds, but their temporary foster took great care of them and now they’re all ready to find their permanent families! Knut and his brothers were named after the three coins that make up wizard money in the world of Harry Potter - … [Read more...]
Sickle – Adopted!
Sickle, his momma, Ginny, and his two brothers were rescued from Devore shelter in July when he was just 4 weeks old. Sickle and his family had nasty colds, but their temporary foster took great care of them and now they’re all ready to find their permanent families! Sickle and his brothers were named after the three coins that make up wizard money in the world of Harry … [Read more...]
Galleon – Adopted!
Galleon, his momma, Ginny, and his two brothers were rescued from Devore shelter in July when he was just 4 weeks old. Galleon and his family had nasty colds, but their temporary foster took great care of them and now they’re all ready to find their permanent families!Galleon and his brothers were named after the three coins that make up wizard money in the world of Harry … [Read more...]
Ginny – Adopted!
Momma Ginny and her kittens, Galleon, Sickle, and Knut, were rescued from Devore shelter in July when she was about a year and a half old. Ginny had a nasty cold, but her temporary foster took great care of her and now she’s ready to find her permanent family! Ginny’s family members have names from the world of Harry Potter, Ginny being named for Ginny Weasley. She was a … [Read more...]
Nanuk – Adopted!
Nanuk, her momma, Sakari, and her siblings, Kavik and Miska, were rescued from Devore shelter in early June when she was just two weeks old. They were all very sick with a nasty cold, but with the help of KD’s great vets and fosters, they’re now all thriving in foster care! Nanuk is the Inuit word for “polar bear”, which is exactly what this gorgeous, lilac-point, snow-shoed … [Read more...]
Miska – Adopted!
Miska, his momma, Sakari, and his siblings, Kavik and Nanuk, were rescued from Devore shelter in early June when he was just two weeks old. They were all very sick with a nasty cold, but with the help of KD’s great vets and fosters, they’re now all thriving in foster care! Miska is the Inuit word for “little bear”- this silly boy looked like a fuzzy, roly-poly bear cub when … [Read more...]
Second Time Adopters, Foster Failing and Your Next Foster Kitty
We Want A Friend For Our Newly Adopted Kitty! Sometimes, not only does the new forever home work out beautifully for one of our foster kitties but the adopter feels their foster kitty would benefit greatly by having a friend. Our adoption application serves as not just an application but also a transfer of ownership document between KD and the adopter. This means … [Read more...]
It Didn’t Work Out
Sometimes, even after going through the entire adoption process and even though the adopters seemed perfect, things just don’t work out. It’s an unforeseeable thing but it does occasionally happen. Sometimes the kitty is just unhappy in the new home. Sometimes they don’t get along well with the other animals in the home. Sometimes the adopters change their mind. … [Read more...]