Friends of Cats Inc

Category: Animal shelter in El Cajon, California

Address: 15587 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA

Phone: +16195610361

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–4PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10AM–4PM

Wednesday: 10AM–4PM

Thursday: 10AM–4PM

Friday: 10AM–4PM

Saturday: 10AM–4PM

Reviews

Monica Cervantes

May 7, 2022

Great shelter. Very nice staff. I love how they care for all cats at their center. Cats are so friendly.

Blue Gargoyle

Apr 2, 2022

Lots of cats available- more than are on the website. You can go into the rooms and interact with them freely.

Juna Genesta

Dec 5, 2020

Staff very friendly and you can tell they love and take great care of all cats. They allow you bond with your cat to make sure it is a good fit for everyone....kitty and new parents.

Pauline G

Dec 3, 2019

This is a no-kill cat shelter and I appreciate all the effort and care the staff and volunteers take with the animals. My husband and I have visited often over the past seven years to see the kitties and we know that they are well taken care of. It is a clean and comfortable place for cats of all ages.

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Questions & Answers

Is there a fee for bringing kittens or cats to you?

Karen Beth Minier-Singh | Aug 19, 2018
Christopher Rothenay | Aug 19, 2018

Yes ,kittens $25 up to 1yo,after that in varies $100-$500 depending on age,medical issues etc.....

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Are your pictures of cats currently up for adoption?

Julie Davis | Aug 19, 2018
Heidi Clark | Aug 19, 2018

From our website? Or petfinder?

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Do you do spay or reccomend anyplace that does low cost spay?

Cheire Valasakos | Aug 19, 2019
Randall F | Aug 18, 2021

The shelter will spay and. Neuter a guy came out too my house and trapped 7 ferrel cats and fixed them, then they release them back where they caught them. I'm overlooking a canyon.

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Is there any voluntary help needed? (Ofc unpaid)

kibbywibby | Aug 18, 2020
David Stephens | Aug 18, 2020

I agree: there is always a need for volunteers. But, it's best to call Friends of Cats, for specific information.

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Hello I am only 12 years old. Is that old enough to volunteer or do I need to be older?

Autum Castle | Aug 18, 2020
Robin Johnson | Aug 18, 2020

You can volunteer with a parent or guardian. You need to be 14 to visit on your own.

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Does your organization accept volunteers? If so, what age group?

Halle Fronberg | Aug 19, 2018
Christopher Rothenay | Aug 19, 2018

All ages yes come on in

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Hello.. is there a certain fee for unfortunately surrendering a cat? Or does it depend on their age and situation ?

Ash Avendano | Apr 20, 2022
Emma Jones | Apr 20, 2022

You can definitely call them and ask :) they are really nice and don't judge. They can give you all the info you need! If it came to it, I would surrender my cat here. They're no kill and so kind. Good luck and please follow up with them!

Do I need to make an appointment so I can see cats because I would like to adopt a kitten

Samoael Amanuail | Aug 18, 2020
Bill Fisher | Aug 18, 2020

Yes no worries have 4 older kittens need homes, sweet and healthy.

I have some small animal crates and dishes, and a little bit of cat litter? Do you want these things?

Virginia Walker | Aug 18, 2020
K Free | Aug 18, 2020

They take donations. Call if you have questions. I think they open at 10am

Hello I am the maneger at an RV park. We have a feral mother cat someone left here and now have 5 eight week old kittens. Can you help me find a way to help them. I have tried to catch them but there too fast. Thank you George

george Lightsey | Aug 19, 2019
Christina Kaylor | Aug 19, 2019

There is also a ferel cat coalition in San Diego but you will have to Google it for contact information.

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A cat has been abandoned I already have one needs some medical attention already defleaed it no idea if fixed or age will you take it In?

Linda Henry | Aug 19, 2019
David Stephens | Aug 19, 2019

Yes, it's necessary to call Friends of Cats to answer that kind of question. Just for info: they are closed on Mondays.

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Does this place loan or rent cat traps?

Windy Hice | Aug 19, 2019
Robin Johnson | Aug 19, 2019

If they have spares. It's $60 cash deposit and you get $50 back when you return the trap. Keep the trap as long as you need.

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Hello are you hiring! Dawn

Dawn Dunmore | Aug 19, 2019
David Stephens | Aug 19, 2019

I am sorry to say that I have no idea if Friends of Cats is hiring. For that information, it would be necessary to contact them, directly. I wrote my review only as a visitor, there.

Is there a adoption fee for the kittens? If so how much are the adoption fees?

vahin A | Aug 19, 2019
Carlos Casana | Aug 19, 2019

They have some days with special rates. And some times have some many cats that they waive it.

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How old does a child have to be to volunteer without an adult?

Cathy Letourneaux | Aug 19, 2019
Sean Singleton | Aug 19, 2019

It's 16

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I have a cat that’s been Hanging out at my place and looks very sick what can I do I haven’t been able to get to close to it it looks Injured like a Raccoon or something bit his neck just looks so sick help please help I don’t want this cat to die

Lucy Garcia | Aug 19, 2019
Wynne S | Aug 19, 2019

You can also call the Feral Cat Coalition. It does spays and neuters (TNR) for feral cats, will vaccinate them, and, at its weekly clinic, can provide some limited medical care if needed. An appointment is needed.

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Do the female cats have to be fixed before being accepted?

Shelley Hawkey | Aug 19, 2018
Christopher Rothenay | Aug 19, 2018

Thay can test for FIV and FELV but thay do not "fix" the cats ,thear VET handles the SPAY and NEUTER OF the cats. Go ahead and go in no need to call or to get an appointment.

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We are moving to another country and we need a new home for our 21 year old domestic short hair cat who has chronic renal failure which is treated easily with one medication and subcutaneous infusion of fluids. Can you accept this cat?

Randall Moore | Aug 19, 2018
charles chiles | Aug 19, 2018

To Randall Moore. I worked as a volunteer. They have about 600 cats who are permanent residents. They sometimes took on ill cats but fees were higher than $500. They may accept her because of her age and her medical problem out of sympathy & since you say treatment is priced low. My guess is about $1000. Calling often means refusal. Helen Woodward is also known nationwide and might do it. "Renal failure" is one of the most common ways our cats pass. I get very emotional when I read a story such as yours. After 21 yrs.she deserves to pass with dignity. She probably has < than one year to live. Did your vet.give you an estimated remaining life span? If the diagnosis isn't good, euthanasia is an alternative. You can always have her remains put in a beautiful little wooden box with her name written on it so she'll be with you where ever you go. A few people/cat boarding places do this for a fee. Check the internet.Make sure they're licensed legit."A friend for life."

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Can I come pet cats with out wanting to adopt?

Allan Meyer | Aug 19, 2018
Robin Johnson | Aug 19, 2018

Yes. You can come spend as much time as you like. Hours are 10-4 Tuesday through Sunday. Just closed on Monday.

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I have 2 less than year old cats and 2 less then 2years old I have noplace for my self to live and no place for my cats how much would it cost to take them to friends of cats

Pam Underwood | Aug 19, 2018
charles chiles | Aug 19, 2018

They currently have about 600 permanent residents. The sometimes take kittens for $100 and adult cats for up to $500. This is for others who might have the same passing thought.

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What hours will be you be open by on new years by eve?

Tammy Westover | Aug 19, 2018
Christopher Rothenay | Aug 19, 2018

10-4 New years eve,closed new years day.

If I get a cat will it cost me because I don't have money or is like I just adopt it for free

Bakr vlogs AK | Aug 19, 2018
Johanna Peterson | Aug 19, 2018

I think there is an adoption fee, but you should call and call the county animal shelter, a couple of times a year they have free adoption weekends. I would call and ask when the next one is.

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Are you a rescue shelter?

Karen Beth Minier-Singh | Aug 19, 2018
Christopher Rothenay | Aug 19, 2018

No kill non profit organization.

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