Momma Whiskers Winn and her four babies found themselves in dire straits at the worst possible time: the height of kitten season at the shelter. Shelter staff estimated her to be around two years old at the time of her rescue in June 2024. Whiskers Winn arrived with her kittens Guppy, Flea, Wookie, and Colette, all of whom quickly became ill and were placed on the euthanasia list. A Kitty Devore Rescue angel stepped in just in time, pulling the entire family to safety. Recovery began immediately, followed by a trip to Seattle. While Whiskers Winn herself only suffered from an upper respiratory infection, her kittens battled multiple illnesses and required a longer road to health. Today, Guppy and Flea have been adopted, while Whiskers Winn and her son Wookie and daughter Colette remain in foster care, patiently waiting for their forever homes.
Whiskers Winn is a gentle, demure soul with a quietly playful streak. Though initially cautious with new people, she is sweet, loving, and deeply nurturing once she feels safe. Her mothering instincts appear to be permanent; she dotes not only on her own kittens but is also kind and accepting with other cats. She gets along well in a feline household and brings a calm, affectionate presence, balanced by surprising bursts of activity. She enjoys tussling with her kids, chasing imaginary prey, and enthusiastically “catching” bugs on cat videos, proving she still has plenty of playful spark.
Whiskers Winn would make a wonderful addition to a loving cat family, and if you don’t already have one, she would be delighted if you considered adopting her along with one of her remaining babies, Colette or Wookie. If you’re interested in giving Whiskers Winn the forever home she deserves, please visit www.kittydevorerescue.org to fill out an adoption application today.
Please Note: Whiskers Winn is one of our Seattle, WA, kitties and is only available to King County, WA, applicants.
MEET WHISKERS WINN!
Momma Whiskers Winn and her four babies found themselves in dire straits at the worst possible time: the height of kitten season at the shelter. Shelter staff estimated her to be around two years old at the time of her rescue in June 2024. Whiskers Winn arrived with her kittens Guppy, Flea, Wookie, and Colette, all of whom quickly became ill and were placed on the euthanasia list. A Kitty Devore Rescue angel stepped in just in time, pulling the entire family to safety. Recovery began immediately, followed by a trip to Seattle. While Whiskers Winn herself only suffered from an upper respiratory infection, her kittens battled multiple illnesses and required a longer road to health. Today, Guppy and Flea have been adopted, while Whiskers Winn and her son Wookie and daughter Colette remain in foster care, patiently waiting for their forever homes.
Whiskers Winn is a gentle, demure soul with a quietly playful streak. Though initially cautious with new people, she is sweet, loving, and deeply nurturing once she feels safe. Her mothering instincts appear to be permanent; she dotes not only on her own kittens but is also kind and accepting with other cats. She gets along well in a feline household and brings a calm, affectionate presence, balanced by surprising bursts of activity. She enjoys tussling with her kids, chasing imaginary prey, and enthusiastically “catching” bugs on cat videos, proving she still has plenty of playful spark.
Whiskers Winn would make a wonderful addition to a loving cat family, and if you don’t already have one, she would be delighted if you considered adopting her along with one of her remaining babies, Colette or Wookie. If you’re interested in giving Whiskers Winn the forever home she deserves, please visit www.kittydevorerescue.org to fill out an adoption application today.
Please Note: Whiskers Winn is one of our Seattle, WA, kitties and is only available to King County, WA, applicants.
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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