"My mama said, "You can't hurry loveNo, you'll just have to wait"She said, "Love don't come easyBut it's a game of give and take"You can't hurry loveNo, you'll just have to waitJust trust in a good timeNo matter how long it takes"In other words... don’t rush your adoptions! We know that sometimes it can take awhile for an adopter to express interest in a given foster kitty. … [Read more...]
Deferred Adoption Dates
The application approval, Meet and Greet and home check should all be conducted within the span of no more than a two week period from the date the application was submitted. Occasionally we have interested adopters who apply and are approved to adopt, who go through the Meet and Greet and home check but, for whatever reason, need to delay the date their new kitty is scheduled … [Read more...]
Adoption Venues And Events
KD does hold adoption events at the Petsmart in Santa Ana. These event dates are not fixed. Events will be posted in the Kitty Devore Rescue Network when they are scheduled. All foster cats, no matter where they are located, are always encouraged and welcome to attend. We do attend some of the Petsmart sponsored mega adoption events, the Petco Unleashed events and the Pet … [Read more...]
The Halloween Ban
People sometimes hold on to strange and superstitious notions. All black and all white cats have long been associated with the concept of “luck” - either good or bad. The holiday of Halloween seems to exacerbate some of these long held superstitions for some and, as a result, certain colored animals in particular are at risk. For this reason, KD takes special … [Read more...]
The KD Adoption Process – Steps 10 – 13
STEP TEN - Delivery If the home check goes well and there is nothing to cause concern about adopting to the potential adopter, the adopter will be formally approved. At this point, the foster guardian or another KD representative will arrange to deliver the cat or kitten to the adopter. The foster guardian schedules a time with the approved adopter to deliver … [Read more...]
The KD Adoption Process Steps 7 – 9
STEP SEVEN - Adoption Application and Approval Process When an online application is submitted, it is routed to the KD Board Adoption Officer team. One of the members of the Adoption Officer team will review the application, make contact with the potential adopter to discuss and ask additional questions and then will approve or deny the application. If the application is … [Read more...]
The KD Adoption Process Steps 4 – 6
STEP FOUR - Bio and Photo Submission Please submit your photos and your bio description 30 to 90 days* of taking custody of your foster cat at the Kitty Devore website. Cats will not be considered adoptable until their bios and photos are submitted and they are cleared for adoption by Renée. Cats cannot attend adoption events until their bio and photos have been … [Read more...]
The KD Adoption Process Steps 1 – 3
Kitty Devore Rescue Network has a very specific step-by-step adoption procedure process that we request all foster guardians follow when a potential adopter expresses interest in your foster kitty. Through trial and error, we have found that doing things in the order outlined minimizes problems, issues and possible hazards for all and makes the entire adoption experience … [Read more...]
Your Foster Kitty Is Ready For Adoption When…
In order to be considered ready for adoption and listed on Petfinder, the KD website and eligible to attend adoption event venues, all KD foster cats are required to have had the following vetting procedures completed: • Sterilization - KD does not, under any circumstances, adopt out unsterilized cats. Cats may not be listed on Petfinder if they have not been spayed or … [Read more...]
In Riverside County
Pedley Square Veterinary Clinic8822 Limonite Avenue, Suite GRiverside, CA 92509Phone: (951) 685-3331Please make appointments using the Kitty Devore Rescue account.Hours:Monday through Friday: 7 AM to 7 PMSaturday: 8 AM to 4 PMSunday: Closed Feline Spay $72.85In heat, add $22.00 Pregnancy, add $ 26.00 Feline Neuter $54.85Inguinal cryptorchid, add $61.20Abdomonal … [Read more...]
In San Diego County
In Los Angeles County
Mar Vista Animal Medical Center3850 Grand View Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90066 KD does have a rescue account at this veterinary hospital. Please make appointments on the Kitty Devore Rescue account.Phone: (310) 391-6741 Dr. Wendy Brooks Dr. Leslie Moore Dr. Jenny Johnson Dr. Linda Larsen Hours: Monday 8AM–6PM Tuesday 8AM–6PM Wednesday 8AM–6PM … [Read more...]
In San Bernardino County
In Orange County
Pro Pet Fix2407 E. Orangethorpe AvenueFullerton, CA 92831Phone: (714) 738-3492** Please make appointments on the Kitty Devore Rescue accountDr. Heidi StrandCarlos - Office ManagerHours: Monday 7:30AM–4PMTuesday 7:30AM–4PMWednesday 7:30AM–4PMThursday 7:30AM–4PMFriday 7:30AM–4PMSaturday 7:30AM–4PMSunday … [Read more...]
Rehabilitation Work
The following topics can be found in this section: • Behavioral Assessments• Developing Trust• Meeting The Established Pride• If You Become Aware Of A Behavioral Issue Behavioral Assessments It’s rare that we know the backstory on any of the cats admitted to Devore Shelter. What we do know is that the shelter experience is stressful for most of them. Younger … [Read more...]
Reimbursements, Waiver of Reimbursement and Document Submissions
Please be aware that for all of the standard vetting procedures, you must factor in the cost of an exam fee if one is charged. Many clinics who perform these basic procedures do not charge exam fees so the cost of the procedure is what it is. However, if the vet you choose does charge an exam fee this fee does need to be factored in to the cost of the procedure. For … [Read more...]
Emergencies
If your foster kitty is in distress, contact Renée and Lauren immediately by Facebook PM, email or phone to alert them to the issue and your concerns. If neither one responds within a half an hour of contacting them, please contact either your designated Foster Liaison or one of these Board members: Jen Ronan, Amanda Skinner or Cindi Switzer - and they will advise you. DO … [Read more...]
KD Vetting 101
This section includes the following topics: • Listing of Mandatory Vetting Procedures• Body Checks• Snap/Combo Testing• FVRCP Vaccines• Rabies Vaccines• Sterilization - Spay and Neuter• Deworming, Flea and Earmite Treatment• Microchipping• Vetting Procedures for Kittens• Litter Box Issues• Fecal Exam Policy• Nail Trims• Other Medical Issues• In The Event of Death• Spay, … [Read more...]
KD Vet Hospitals and Clinics
Kitty Devore Rescue is comprised of foster members in nearly every Southern California county. Rather than have our foster parents go to one centralized vet hospital for services, we’ve developed relationships over our years in operation with several veterinary hospitals and clinics in each county where foster members are located. We have Kitty Devore Rescue accounts … [Read more...]
About The Kitty Devore Store
The for-purchase section of the Kitty Devore Store is closed as of Spring of 2019. However, the Free Medication section of the store is still open to Kitty Devore Rescue foster parents. In the member area on the website, we have a section we call The Kitty Devore Store. This is where you can order additional free medication, if needed, for your foster kitty. Post office … [Read more...]