Whis-Purr Rescue

Redwood City, CA

A cats-only rescue serving Redwood City and the mid-Peninsula, placing cats and kittens through foster homes and adoption events.

Adoption fee From $85,

Hours By appointment only

Areas served Redwood City and the San Francisco Peninsula, California

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $85,

Single adult cat $85, adult pair $160; single kitten $106, kitten pair $197 (includes microchip registration)

How it works

Contact Whis-Purr to arrange an appointment to spend time with available cats before adopting.

Location

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The area

San Mateo County at a glance

Population 742,340

Housing units 287,184

Est. households with a cat 84,878

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

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. Whis-Purr Rescue operates by appointment only.

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

A single adult cat is $85 and an adult pair is $160. A single kitten is $106 and a kitten pair is $197. Fees include microchip registration.

Why is a pair cheaper than two singles?

The rescue prices bonded and paired cats below two separate adoptions, which encourages keeping companion cats together.

Get involved

Support Whis-Purr Rescue

Surrendering a cat

Contact Whis-Purr Rescue through https://whis-purr.org to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

Donate Become a foster