Every Paw Deserves a Loving Home

Give a cat a second chance. Adopt, foster, or support Rat City Rescue today.

Welcome to Rat City Rescue

We are a small, volunteer-run cat rescue dedicated to giving cats the care, love, and second chances they deserve. Serving White Center, Burien, and the South Seattle region, we focus on rescuing stray, abandoned, and surrendered cats, providing them with much needed medical care, and helping them find safe, loving homes.

Helping Animals, Building Community

We are dedicated to protecting animals, supporting responsible pet ownership, and strengthening the bond between people and pets. Through compassion, education, and community involvement, we give every animal a chance to thrive.

Adoption Services

Find your perfect companion through our caring and supportive adoption process. We help match cats with loving homes where they can feel safe and cherished.

Foster Programs

Open your home and heart by fostering cats in need. Our foster program provides temporary care while pets wait for their forever families.

Socialization

Our socialization support helps our foster cats build confidence and positive habits, making successful adoptions last a lifetime.

Lost and Found

Reuniting lost cats with their families is a top priority. We work closely with the community to help bring missing animals back home safely.

Pet Donations

Your generosity makes our work possible. Donations help fund food, shelter, medical treatment, and enrichment for animals in our care.

Veterinary Care

We provide essential medical services, including vaccinations, spay/neuter programs, and emergency care to the cats we rescue to ensure each cat's health and well-being.

Getting Ready for a New Pet: a Checklist for a Smooth Adoption

Adopting a cat means offering safety, love, and a forever home to an animal in need. Our adoption process ensures every cat is matched with a caring family prepared to meet their unique needs and personality.

Care Requirements

Cats require daily care, including nutritious food, fresh water, clean litter boxes, enrichment, and affection. Understanding their physical and emotional needs helps create a happy, stress-free home.

Essential Pet Supplies

Before adoption, ensure you have basic supplies such as food and water bowls, litter and litter box, scratching posts, toys, and a safe sleeping area to help your cat settle in comfortably.

Ensure Financial

Adopting a cat includes ongoing expenses like food, litter, routine veterinary care, vaccinations, and unexpected medical needs. Financial preparedness ensures lifelong care and stability.

Adoption Application

Our adoption application helps us learn about your lifestyle and home environment. This allows us to match you with a cat whose temperament and needs fit your family best.

Your Support, Their Second Chance at a Happier, Healthier Life

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