Finding homes for cats and kittens and saving lives, together!

San Mateo County Voucher Program Updates

Starting April 1, 2025, San Mateo County residents can apply for vouchers that cover 100% of TNR spay/neuter surgeries, and for privately-owned pets, provide $150 to offset spay/neuter costs for cats.

2023 Annual Report 1

We are brimming with pride and gratitude, excited to share our 2024 Impact Report!
Dive in to learn how your support creates lifelines for crowded shelters, small rescue groups,
and all the felines that depend on them and on us.
Together we are expanding the lifesaving capacity of our entire region!
2024 Impact Report

Our Services

Adoptions: Meet our cats!

Low-Cost Spay & Neuter

Low-Cost Vaccines

Become a Foster

Our Impact: 2025 Results as of March 31

1566

spay/neuters

231

adoptions

98%

live release rate*

(* Live Release Rate = Live Outcomes / All Outcomes) Nine Lives gives every cat in our care the time and support they require, for as long as it takes them, and no matter what they need, to find a loving home. However, because we take in some very vulnerable and sick cats and kittens, some of the cats in our care do pass away or are humanely euthanized to end suffering due to incurable disease.

2024 Results

6327

spay/neuters

950

adoptions

98%

live release rate*

(* Live Release Rate = Live Outcomes / All Outcomes) Nine Lives gives every cat in our care the time and support they require, for as long as it takes them, and no matter what they need, to find a loving home. However, because we take in some very vulnerable and sick cats and kittens, some of the cats in our care do pass away or are humanely euthanized to end suffering due to incurable disease.

Cat at Nine Lives Foundation Clinic Looking at Camera

Our Vision

A community where all cats and kittens are spayed or neutered and safeguarded or sheltered

What we do at Nine Lives

We are a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating a cat-only clinic and adoption center. We rescue at-risk cats and kittens, provide them with clinical care and nurturing to address their medical and behavioral needs — great or small — and find them loving forever homes. We are committed to addressing the overpopulation of homeless cats by providing low-cost spay and neuter services for those in our community.

Read About Nine Lives Foundation

Cat relaxing at Nine Lives

Adoptions

Our Adoption Center is open to the public on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Our goal is to place our cats and kittens in safe, permanent homes and living situations depending on age, temperament, and health status. We welcome adoptions of indoor-only, indoor-outdoor, and barn, business, and winery cats.

Kitten being held by volunteer at Nine Lives Foundation Cat Clinic CA

Low-cost Spay & Neuter

Accessible, affordable spay/neuter is critical to the welfare and stability of a community’s animal population. We proudly offer low-cost spay/neuter surgeries by appointment for privately owned cats, community cats (TNR), and cat rescue organizations.

Cat vaccinations at Cat Clinic Redwood City CA

Low-Cost Vaccines

Nine Lives can help keep your cat healthy and thriving! In addition to providing low-cost vaccines, our vaccine clinics offer deworming, testing, microchipping, and nail trimming. Clinics are held most Wednesdays from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at 3137 Jefferson Avenue in Redwood City (please check the vaccines page for the latest information on clinic availability).

Cat looking at camera at cat clinic in Redwood City CA

Ways to Give

Nine Lives Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose work is funded by donations and service fees. We are proud to have earned a platinum rating on Candid. Giving in honor of a loved one or through your paycheck are just a few of the many ways you can contribute to the cats and people that rely on Nine Lives.

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