Peter Zippi Memorial Fund

Hermosa Beach, CA

A South Bay cat rescue operating in the Hermosa Beach area, placing cats and kittens through foster homes and adoption events.

Adoption fee From $125,

Hours Tue & Thu 4pm-5:30pm, Sat 10am-2pm (open meet and greet)

Areas served Hermosa Beach and the greater South Bay / Southern California area

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $125,

$125, generally covers spay/neuter and other essentials to start your new cat's journey with you

Requirements

Kittens under 5 months must be adopted in pairs or into homes with an age-appropriate resident cat. All adoptions require an approved application.

How it works

Visit during open hours to meet cats, submit an online application, and work with adoption counselors. A Foster to Adopt program offers a trial period (1 week for kittens, 2 weeks for adult cats).

Location

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The area

Los Angeles County at a glance

Population 9,808,667

Housing units 3,650,466

Est. households with a cat 1,096,680

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When can I meet the cats?

Open meet and greets run Tuesday and Thursday 4pm-5:30pm and Saturday 10am-2pm.

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

The fee is $125, which generally covers spay/neuter and the other essentials needed to start your cat off in its new home.

Which area do you cover?

Hermosa Beach and the greater South Bay and Southern California area.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Peter Zippi Memorial Fund at contact@peterzippifund.org to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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