Rescue & fostering
The Rescue House
Cat rescue network with adoption centers, fostering and volunteer roles across San Diego County.
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The Rescue House is a cat-focused network of foster homes and adoption centers around San Diego County. Cats receive care in homes before moving toward adoption, and local centers give prospective adopters a chance to meet them. The network also publishes cat-care and behavior resources for people bringing a new companion into their household.
One particularly tangible way to help is an adoption-center caregiver shift: feeding, cleaning and making time for cats to play and socialize. This is a recurring role with training and a longer commitment, rather than a casual visit. Fostering, transportation, fundraising and administrative help offer other ways to contribute if a weekly center shift is not your fit.
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Compare adoption-center care, fostering, transport and event support.
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Before you go
PetSmart Encinitas
1034 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024Confirm cat availability and meeting arrangements before visiting.
The Cat Café
302 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101Confirm cat availability and meeting arrangements before visiting. Cat Café charges admission.
Petco Mira Mesa
8290 Mira Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92126Confirm cat availability and meeting arrangements before visiting.
PetSmart Aero Drive
3396 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92123Confirm cat availability and meeting arrangements before visiting.
Sources & details Researched 2026-09-23
Based on the organization’s published information. Check their current details before booking or heading over.