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My name is Goliath!

Posted 1 week ago

Cared for by 13th St Cats
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

Adoption fee: $150

This helps 13th St Cats with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Black (All)
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22255913
Hair Length

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Litter box-trained

My health

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current

My story

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

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

THIS animal listing is a COURTESY LISTING - not a 13th St Cat Rescue animal.
See information about whom to contact in bio THANK YOU

The "Gentle Giant"

Meet Goliath: The 13lb Storyteller of Downtown San Jose

They say some of the best things in life are found in the most unexpected places. For Goliath, "unexpected" was a busy street in Downtown San Jose where he was found nursing a paw injury. But what started as a rescue mission turned into a revelation: this 13lb, extra-tall "House Panther" wasn’t just a survivor—he was a professional companion.

Goliath spent his recovery on mandatory bed rest, and he used that time to prove he is the ultimate "people cat." While he’s a large, impressive fellow, his heart is even bigger. Goliath is what we call a "vocalist." He doesn't just meow; he tells you about his day, narrating his adventures from the window to the food bowl and back again. If you’re looking for a cat who will actually listen to your stories (and provide his own commentary), Goliath is your man.

Personality & Perks:

  • The Look:  Sleek, all-black coat with a few distinguished white hairs on his chest and a secret "swim trunk" patch.

  • The Vibe:  Exceptionally gentle. Despite his size, he is a softie who lives for pets and chin scratches. Easy to pick up and hold as well. 

  • Medical Status:  Goliath is already  neutered, FIV-negative , and  fully up-to-date on all his shots .

  • The Motivation:  Two words—Churu treats. He will be your best friend for life for a squeeze-up treat.

  • Social Life:  While he is perfectly polite with other cats, he is a "human first" kind of guy. He wants to be where the people are.

Goliath’s paw is fully healed, and his handsome black fur is growing back nicely. He is ready to trade in his "medical leave" for a permanent position as your sofa sidekick.

Adoption Details:  In honor of the neighborhood that helped him, we are asking for a  $50 donation directly to the San Jose Woman’s Club . As a "thank you," Goliath comes with a custom care package to get him settled into his new forever home. Email  bff@sjwomansclub.org  for more information.   For more pictures,  see  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1miNSSAyVWauu_XeGlJK6Dic4LrRL0sXs?usp=sharing


Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.
February 8, 2026, 9:01 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22255913
Contact
Address
Downtown San Jose, PO Box 8255, San Jose, CA 95155

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

To meet our rescued cats/kitten: We ask that you fill out an adoption application on our website. https://www.13thstcats.org/info/adoption

Additional adoption info

Our application is available on our website or at our adoption fairs. We do deliveries of our cats to their new homes to help ensure a successful transition.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We hold adoption fairs at Petsmart Campbell (CA) almost every Saturday, noon to 4pm; as well as at Petsmart Coleman (San Jose, CA) on one weekend a month.
Check our website for confirmation on dates and times: www.13thstcats.org

More about this rescue

13th Street Cats is an all volunteer organization dedicated to improving the lives of feral and social cats and reducing the population by TNR – Trap, Neuter, Return in Santa Clara County. Kittens and cats that can be socialized are taken into foster care while waiting adoption. With a no kill philosophy, 13th St Cats is pleased to be able to rescue these homeless animals who might otherwise end up in a local kill shelter, helping to reduce euthanasia rates.

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