Newport Beach, CA
National Cat Protection Society (NatCat), founded in 1968, is a no-kill organization dedicated exclusively to cat rescue and welfare. With locations in Newport Beach and Spring Valley serving Orange County and San Diego County, it provides housing for cats in open rooms with access to large enclosed patios and dedicated kitten facilities. Beyond standard adoptions, NatCat offers a lifetime retirement home program for senior cats requiring permanent care for a one-time fee. Each cat is spayed or neutered and given a basic health check before adoption. The organization operates on a no-kill philosophy and has served the community for nearly 60 years.
An in-person adoption application; the application is held for one year if no immediate adoption occurs.
Complete an application in person at the shelter, and after staff review you may be invited to visit available cats.
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It offers both traditional adoption and a lifetime retirement home program, providing permanent care for senior cats for a one-time fee.
All cats are spayed or neutered and given a basic health check before adoption.
Yes, applications are held for a full year, so you can return to visit other cats without reapplying.
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