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Orphan Kitten Project

Cat rescue in Davis, CA

The Orphan Kitten Project is a vet-student run, non-profit organization at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Orphaned and abandoned neonatal kittens under 8 weeks of age are taken in from the community and given a complete physical exam by the project coordinators. These kittens are then fostered by members of the community who bottle raise them in their own homes. The kittens are weaned, FeLV tested, spayed or neutered, provided any necessary medical treatment and given their FVRCP and FeLV vaccines before being put up for adoption.

The purpose of this Project is twofold: 1) We aim to rescue these animals (since many would not survive without our care), get them spayed or neutered, and placed into caring homes. 2) The Project is an excellent way to train future veterinarians in kitten neonatal husbandry techniques.

None of our foster kittens are involved in non-invasive medical research and no healthy kittens are euthanized because a permanent home cannot be found. All kittens remain in the program until they are adopted out.

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Davis, CA 95616
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We'll also keep you updated on Olive's adoption status with email updates.
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Olive

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Davis, CA
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Lionel

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Davis, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Celeste's adoption status with email updates.
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Celeste

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Davis, CA

Rescue FAQs

Davis, Yolo County, Solano County

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

Adoption fee is $100 per kitten and includes spay/neuter surgery, deworming, FeLV testing, FVRCP and FeLV vaccines and microchip with registration. Our kittens become adoptable starting at 12 weeks to make sure kittens get all of their required treatments.

Adoption fee is $60 for an adult cat and includes spay/neuter surgery, deworming, FeLV (and FIV) testing, vaccines (FVRCP and rabies), and microchip with registration.

The adoption fee actually does not fully cover the cost of raising kittens which also includes formula, food, medications, bottles, carriers, and other supplies. We rely on other Feline Medicine Club fundraisers to help defray these additional costs.

Adoption application

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Orphan Kitten Project

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Furry Friends Pet Relief

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Antioch, CA 94509

Surfers For Strays - SAC Fosters and Friends

Local Fosters And Transport Stop,
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We'll also keep you updated on Mittens's adoption status with email updates.
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Mittens

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Napa, CA
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Jelly Belly

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Sacramento, CA
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Spunk

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Vacaville, CA
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Poppy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Vacaville, CA
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Marsha (Napa Petco)

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Vacaville, CA
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Zucco A2009721

Husky/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Santa Rosa, CA

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