Orphaned Kittens
Orphaned Kittens
Providing care for very young & orphaned kittens
Abandoned Kittens
Abandoned Kittens
Sometimes mom is nearby and can be reunited with her kittens
salt spring cat feral
Pregnant Strays
We provide care for pregnant moms, whether friendly or feral, to ensure kittens are kept safe.
Foster Care
Foster Care
Kittens are raised in a home environment using fear free methodology.
Community Education
Community Education
providing resources for pet owners

Compassionate Foster Care

Salt Spring Cat Orphanage is a small, foster-based kitten rescue dedicated to caring for kittens who need extra support during their most critical early days. From fragile neonatal kittens to orphaned litters and pregnant feral moms, we step in where help is needed most—providing specialized care and a safe place to grow.

Our Mission

At Salt Spring Cat Orphanage, our mission is to provide compassionate, specialized foster care for the most vulnerable felines—particularly orphaned and neonatal kittens, as well as pregnant feral mothers in need of a safe place to give birth and recover.

By focusing on kittens requiring additional care, we help free up foster homes within our rescue partner network, allowing more cats and kittens to be rescued and supported throughout our community.

Our commitment goes beyond rescue. Through education, advocacy, and outreach, we raise awareness about the importance of spaying and neutering, and share guidance on what to do when kittens are found alone or appear abandoned.

What We Do

Specialized Foster Care
We provide round-the-clock care for kittens who are too young, sick, or vulnerable for traditional foster homes, including neonatal kitten support.

Support for Rescue Partners
By taking on the most complex cases, we enable our rescue partners to expand their reach and save more lives.

Care for Feral Moms & Their Kittens
We offer safe, quiet foster spaces for pregnant and nursing feral cats, improving outcomes for both mothers and babies.

Education & Community Outreach
We share knowledge about kitten rescue, responsible pet ownership, and how to respond when you find kittens in your community.

Why it Matters

Each year during kitten season, many kittens are born without the care they need to survive. Neonatal and orphaned kittens require intensive feeding, medical attention, and constant monitoring.

By focusing on these high-need cases, our kitten rescue helps reduce preventable loss of life while supporting the broader rescue community.

Abandoned Kittens?

Not all kittens found outdoors are truly abandoned. In many cases, their mother is nearby and caring for them.

Before intervening, it’s important to assess the situation carefully. We provide guidance on when to step in—and when to give mom a chance to return.     Abandoned Kittens

Rescuing vulnerable kittens and giving them a safe start through compassionate care, education and advocacy.
When the smallest lives are at risk, we step in to provide lifesaving care, warmth, and a future filled with hope.
Dedicated to rescuing neonatal and abandoned kittens while promoting feline welfare.
The kittens have acclimated to their new home with unbelievable ease…it feels like they have always been here. ......Reuben and Marley are always together and have some pretty good tricks. We have a scratching post and they look like a couple of squirrels casing each on the post. They also love to cuddle and be held. ......The ease of their transition into our home is a testament to your hard work with them during the first 14 weeks of their lives. Thank you for all that you do for these animals. I have been singing your praises to everyone I know! Shannon
We decided to keep her name as Frodo, and she is a wonderful presence in the home. She loves to cuddle almost all the time when she isn’t busy chasing her toys and exploring every singe corner of the house, discovering crevices in furniture and closets that we never knew existed. We love to hear her purr, which she does often and quite loudly, louder than I’ve ever heard from a cat. She is growing quickly, and while it feels too quick we are just happy that we get to be a part of her life and that she is a part of ours. Connor
This kitten and cat rescue is run by a lovely woman who cares deeply for her charges. The lovely creatures lucky enough to be cared for by her are not caged. They are given top notch medical care, lots of love, lots of freedom, and lots of toys. Two of our brood come from this ethical and very special rescue. Alison