When in the presence of Joie now, you'd never guess two KD foster parents found her and her brother Shahdow and sister Moon the Chimera hovering near an apartment complex dumpster on a chilly October night in 2023 when they were just two months old. With crusted eyes, sniffling noses, and starving bellies, each struggled to survive their unfriendly environment. Thankfully, their rescuers didn't hesitate to scoop them up and bring them indoors where they'd be safe and fed. Still, because the babies were in such dire condition, their new guardians worried they might not persevere. Later, when they shuttled the kittens to our vet, he diagnosed them with severe upper respiratory infections, a bad case of ringworm, and critical malnourishment.
Love and care can work wonders and make all the difference to needy kitties. Combined with Joie's will to survive, she and her siblings gradually recovered, growing stronger and healthier each week. Joie's spirit glows exceptionally bright and vibrant. At only a few months old and despite not feeling her best, Joie frequently clambered onto her human caregivers, seeking love and affection. She also demonstrated an enduring curiosity about the world around her. As she's grown, her playful spirit and affectionate nature have become two of her most defining features. Her foster parents attest that Joie's purrs and cuddles make life much brighter. Of course, like many kitties, Churu treats motivate her, but she genuinely adores lounging with her people and other kitties in her midst. She jumps at the opportunity to make new kitty friends, too, but pups make her a bit anxious, so we believe she'd thrive best in a dog-free home.
Joseph Campbell famously said, "Follow your bliss," but if you had Joie ever-present, there would be no need for the quest. She is happiness in motion wherever she goes and freely bestows it upon everyone she meets. If you're seeking joy to brighten your days, don't hesitate to fill out an adoption application for Joie today at www.kittydevorerescue.org!
** Please note: Joie currently resides in a foster home in Riverside, CA (Riverside County). Once an adoption application is approved, meet-and-greets are held at the foster home. Approved adopters should be prepared to travel for the visit.
MEET JOIE!
When in the presence of Joie now, you'd never guess two KD foster parents found her and her brother Shahdow and sister Moon the Chimera hovering near an apartment complex dumpster on a chilly October night in 2023 when they were just two months old. With crusted eyes, sniffling noses, and starving bellies, each struggled to survive their unfriendly environment. Thankfully, their rescuers didn't hesitate to scoop them up and bring them indoors where they'd be safe and fed. Still, because the babies were in such dire condition, their new guardians worried they might not persevere. Later, when they shuttled the kittens to our vet, he diagnosed them with severe upper respiratory infections, a bad case of ringworm, and critical malnourishment.
Love and care can work wonders and make all the difference to needy kitties. Combined with Joie's will to survive, she and her siblings gradually recovered, growing stronger and healthier each week. Joie's spirit glows exceptionally bright and vibrant. At only a few months old and despite not feeling her best, Joie frequently clambered onto her human caregivers, seeking love and affection. She also demonstrated an enduring curiosity about the world around her. As she's grown, her playful spirit and affectionate nature have become two of her most defining features. Her foster parents attest that Joie's purrs and cuddles make life much brighter. Of course, like many kitties, Churu treats motivate her, but she genuinely adores lounging with her people and other kitties in her midst. She jumps at the opportunity to make new kitty friends, too, but pups make her a bit anxious, so we believe she'd thrive best in a dog-free home.
Joseph Campbell famously said, "Follow your bliss," but if you had Joie ever-present, there would be no need for the quest. She is happiness in motion wherever she goes and freely bestows it upon everyone she meets. If you're seeking joy to brighten your days, don't hesitate to fill out an adoption application for Joie today at www.kittydevorerescue.org!
** Please note: Joie currently resides in a foster home in Riverside, CA (Riverside County). Once an adoption application is approved, meet-and-greets are held at the foster home. Approved adopters should be prepared to travel for the visit.
Our adoption process begins with a completed and submitted adoption application.
2.
Interview
Within 5 days of submitting your app, one of our adoption officers will contact you with additional questions and information.
3.
Approve Application
You will be notified of approval your application will be forwarded to the foster parent caring for the kitty you're interested in.
4.
Home Check
The foster parent will schedule a home check. This can be done in-person or as a virtual tour via FaceTime.
5.
Meet the Pet
After a successful home check, the foster parent will schedule a Meet and Greet at a time and date that works for you both.
6.
Pay Fee
If you decide to adopt, an adoption delivery date will be set. You can pay the adoption fee in advance or at the time of adoption.
7.
Take the Pet Home
The foster parent will deliver your new feline best friend to your home on a day and time that works for everyone involved.
Additional adoption info
All Kitty Devore Rescue foster cats are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, tested for FeLV and FIV, treated for internal and external parasites, and microchipped. In addition, all observable and diagnosable medical and behavioral concerns are addressed prior to adoption clearance.
Our adoption fee is $200.00 for one cat, and $375 for two.
Please Note the Following Adoption Policies:
• We reserve the right to deny any adoption application at our discretion.
• Most of our foster cats are cared for in Southern California. However, we also have foster homes in Northern California, Seattle, WA, and Kalispell, MT. Before applying, please confirm that the kitty you're interested in is located within your state or a nearby supported region.
• With the exception of our fosters located in Seattle and Kalispell, we are unable to adopt to applicants residing outside of California. Please understand that we do not ship cats—our adoptions are local and personal, not transactional.
• Every adopted kitty will receive a personalized adoption box by mail within three weeks of the official adoption date. This box includes a selection of goodies for your new companion, as well as a complete set of veterinary records detailing the care they received while in our foster program.
• We initiate the transfer of microchip registration to the adopter 30 days after the official adoption date.
• We offer a full refund of the adoption fee if the cat is returned to our care within 30 days of the official adoption date. After 30 days, adoption fees are non-refundable.
• Should a medical issue arise within 30 days of the official adoption date, please contact your Kitty Devore representative immediately for guidance and support.
All Kitty Devore Rescue foster cats are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, tested for FeLV and FIV, treated for internal and external parasites, and microchipped. In addition, all observable and diagnosable medical and behavioral concerns are addressed prior to adoption clearance.
Our adoption fee is $200.00 for one cat, and $375 for two.
Please Note the Following Adoption Policies:
• We reserve the right to deny any adoption application at our discretion.
• Most of our foster cats are cared for in Southern California. However, we also have foster homes in Northern California, Seattle, WA, and Kalispell, MT. Before applying, please confirm that the kitty you're interested in is located within your state or a nearby supported region.
• With the exception of our fosters located in Seattle and Kalispell, we are unable to adopt to applicants residing outside of California. Please understand that we do not ship cats—our adoptions are local and personal, not transactional.
• Every adopted kitty will receive a personalized adoption box by mail within three weeks of the official adoption date. This box includes a selection of goodies for your new companion, as well as a complete set of veterinary records detailing the care they received while in our foster program.
• We initiate the transfer of microchip registration to the adopter 30 days after the official adoption date.
• We offer a full refund of the adoption fee if the cat is returned to our care within 30 days of the official adoption date. After 30 days, adoption fees are non-refundable.
• Should a medical issue arise within 30 days of the official adoption date, please contact your Kitty Devore representative immediately for guidance and support.
Kitty Devore Rescue is a close-knit, all-volunteer nonprofit founded in 2011 with one heartfelt mission: to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome cats and kittens from Devore Animal Shelter in San Bernardino, CA, and surrounding areas. When we began, only a handful of cats ever made it out of the shelter alive. Today, because of our relentless dedication and the shared efforts of fellow rescue partners, that save rate has soared to nearly 90%.
We’re not a shelter—we’re a foster-based family. Each cat we save lives in the loving care of one of our foster guardians, spread across Southern California and beyond, until they’re ready to meet their forever person. Our volunteers balance careers, families, school, and life’s many demands, yet still pour their hearts into rescue work every single day. For many of us, this isn’t just something we do—it’s who we are.
Every adoption is a promise fulfilled. Every donation fuels another chance. And every cat we place in a warm, devoted home is a story of hope come true—for them and for the people who welcome them.
At Kitty Devore Rescue, we believe every life matters, and every cat deserves to be safe, cherished, and loved for a lifetime.
Kitty Devore Rescue is a close-knit, all-volunteer nonprofit founded in 2011 with one heartfelt mission: to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome cats and kittens from Devore Animal Shelter in San Bernardino, CA, and surrounding areas. When we began, only a handful of cats ever made it out of the shelter alive. Today, because of our relentless dedication and the shared efforts of fellow rescue partners, that save rate has soared to nearly 90%.
We’re not a shelter—we’re a foster-based family. Each cat we save lives in the loving care of one of our foster guardians, spread across Southern California and beyond, until they’re ready to meet their forever person. Our volunteers balance careers, families, school, and life’s many demands, yet still pour their hearts into rescue work every single day. For many of us, this isn’t just something we do—it’s who we are.
Every adoption is a promise fulfilled. Every donation fuels another chance. And every cat we place in a warm, devoted home is a story of hope come true—for them and for the people who welcome them.
At Kitty Devore Rescue, we believe every life matters, and every cat deserves to be safe, cherished, and loved for a lifetime.
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