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My name is Maya!

Posted over 4 weeks ago | Updated 5 hours ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

4

Sign Adoption Contract

5

Pay Fee

Adoption fee: $150

This helps Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Brown or Chocolate
Age
Adult
Sex
Female
Pet ID
12312
Hair Length
short

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Maya: Brave Survivor, Gentle Soul, Forever Friend

Hi, I’m Maya — a little cat with a big story. I was born on the streets of Bulgaria, where life isn’t easy for kittens like me. When I was just a few months old, I was badly injured, possibly from a dog attack. For a while, no one knew if I would survive. But with weeks of care, love, and a fighting spirit, I pulled through.

Now I wear a small scar on my face, but it’s just a reminder of how far I’ve come. It doesn’t stop me from eating neatly, chasing toys, leaping up to the tallest cupboards, or curling up close for snuggles. I’m a little shy in new places, but once I trust you, I’ll meet your eyes when you call my name and happily soak up every gentle pet and cuddle.

I’d do best with someone who has time to keep me company, or with a nurturing kitty friend. I can spend some time alone, but what I really love is 1:1 time with my person — your touch and love help me feel safe and even encourage me to eat more.

From the streets of Bulgaria to a foster home in San Francisco, my journey has been long, but it’s led me here — ready for a forever family who will see not just my scar, but my heart. Could that be you?

Follow my foster adventures on Instagram: @kityakotya and @fosterkisas.

Please note:

  • Indoor only

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Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
12312
Contact
Phone
Address
P.O. Box 411013, San Francisco, CA 94141

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

3.

Meet the Pet

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

5.

Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

Adoption fee is $150.
Before the adoption is finalized, a quick home inspection is required to ensure a safe environment for the cat.
An adoption contract must be completed and applicant must agree to never declaw.
Visit our website to see the complete adoption agreement.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Adoption events every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the following locations:

Petco
2300 16th Street
Potrero Hill Shopping Center
San Francisco, CA

Petco
1591 Sloat Boulevard
San Francisco, CA

Visit our website to view photos of all our adoptable cats.

More about this rescue

Every day adult and senior cats with treatable medical and behavioral conditions are euthanized. GIVE ME SHELTER's goal is to rescue these cats from certain death and place them into loving permanent homes.
GMS is a registered 501(c)3 organization and is dedicated to helping stop the overpopulation of unwanted and abandoned cats. We are a small group of dedicated volunteers who are committed to bettering the life of adult cats who no longer have a home to call their own. Every time you adopt from us, you allow us to save another cat that would have otherwise died. We receive new cats into our system almost every week. Our website is constantly being updated, so please check back often!

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