Kitty Corner
In March of 2010, CCHS opened Kitty Corner, an innovate new partnership with Contra Costa County Animal Services. Kitty Corner is a private shelter operated through CCHS and houses Contra Costa County Animal Services' adult, senior and special needs cats.
These cats are housed in large 4'x4'x7' enclosures, each with a climbing tower, and are able to free-roam throughout the day in the shelter, lounging in the sun and sprawled out on numerous beds, cat towers, chairs and perches.
Why do we feel this endeavor is so important?
Simply put, until animal overpopulation is under control, many loving animals will continue to find themselves without a home. In particular, during kitten season, many wonderful adult cats are overlooked for smaller, newborn kittens and consequently, as kittens flood public shelters, adult cats are often euthanized due to lack of space and high competition. While Animal Services tries very hard to find homes for them all, the sheer number of animals surrendered makes this a very difficult feat. In addition, the current economy has meant that many more domesticated, friendly companion animals are surrendered while their families struggle to make ends meet.
In order to help animals in need within our own county, CCHS opened Kitty Corner. It is a first-of-its-kind partnership between a rescue organization and a public shelter within Contra Costa County that provides off-site space for Animal Services' cats. All of these cats are spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated and are ready to go to their new home! If you are interested in meeting any of the Kitty Corner cats available at CCHS, please view our available cats. If you would like to see more Animal Services' cats, please visit their website at www.ccasd.org. To view the available cats/kittens in CCHS's Kitty Corner, please visit the Adoption Gallery.
If you are interested in volunteering with Kitty Corner to help clean and socialize, please complete a volunteer application or call our volunteer department at (925) 279-2247, ext. 301. If you are interested in making a donation to Kitty Corner, financial donations are appreciated, as are any of the following supplies: New or slightly-used cat towers, Diamond brand adult dry cat food, Purina One adult canned food, Arm & Hammer or Swheat Scoop cat litter, unused cat toys.
