Finding homes for cats and kittens and saving lives, together!

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Our Services

Adoptions: Meet our cats!

Low-Cost Spay & Neuter

Low-Cost Vaccines

Become a Foster

Our Impact: 2026 Results as of June 30

4228

spay/neuters

685

adoptions

98%

live release rate*

(* Live Release Rate = Live Outcomes / All Outcomes) Nine Lives gives every cat in our care the time and support they require, no matter what they need, for as long as it takes them to find a loving home. However, because we take in some very vulnerable and sick cats and kittens, some of the cats in our care do pass away or are humanely euthanized to end suffering due to incurable disease.

2025 Results

6518

spay/neuters

1174

adoptions

98%

live release rate*

(* Live Release Rate = Live Outcomes / All Outcomes) Nine Lives gives every cat in our care the time and support they require, no matter what they need, for as long as it takes them to find a loving home. However, because we take in some very vulnerable and sick cats and kittens, some of the cats in our care do pass away or are humanely euthanized to end suffering due to incurable disease.

San Mateo County Voucher Program Updates

San Mateo County residents can apply for vouchers that cover $80 for males and $110 for females to offset spay/neuter costs for TNR and privately-owned cats.

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Our Vision

A community where all cats and kittens are spayed or neutered and safeguarded or sheltered

What we do at Nine Lives

We are a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating a cat-only clinic and adoption center. We rescue at-risk cats and kittens, provide them with clinical care and nurturing to address their medical and behavioral needs — great or small — and find them loving forever homes. We are committed to addressing the overpopulation of homeless cats by providing low-cost spay and neuter services for those in our community.

Read About Nine Lives

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Adoptions

We are open for adoptions Wednesdays through Sundays. Our goal is to place our cats and kittens in safe, permanent homes and living situations depending on age, temperament, and health status. We welcome adoptions of indoor-only, indoor-outdoor, and barn, business, and winery cats.

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Low-cost Spay & Neuter

Accessible, affordable spay and neuter is critical to the welfare and stability of a community’s animal population. We proudly offer low-cost spay/neuter surgeries for privately owned cats, community cats (TNR), and cat rescue organizations.

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Low-Cost Vaccines

Nine Lives can help keep your cat healthy and thriving! In addition to providing low-cost vaccines, our vaccine clinics offer testing, deworming, microchipping, and nail trimming.

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Ways to Give

Nine Lives is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose work is funded by donations and service fees. We are proud to have earned a platinum rating on Candid. Giving in honor of a loved one or through your paycheck are just a few of the many ways you can contribute to the cats and people that rely on Nine Lives.

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