Golden Oldies Cat Rescue re-homes cats 6 and older from Monterey County whose guardians can no longer care for them or who are at risk in shelters. We place these cats, who have no other options of a safe place to go, into temporary foster care. We then find them permanent loving homes, enriching the lives of both the cats and their new families.
Imagine suddenly finding yourself in a cage in your Golden Years, taken away from your family and your home. What will happen to you? Now imagine there’s an organization that can help you start again; find you a new loving home. That’s what Golden Oldies does. Life is challenging for older cats who lose their homes. They're scared and grieving, having lost everything, whether their guardians died, moved, or simply could no longer care for them.
As the only older-cat-exclusive rescue in Monterey County, we provide cats 6 and older from Monterey County second chances. Cats live in foster homes until we find them new families. We cover the cost of foster care, assist surrendering guardians when needed with the cost of medical screenings, and when cats are adopted, we have programs that reduce financial barriers to adoption covering some – or all – costs for the cat's life.
Besides simply enjoying the company of cats, I provide a foster home for GOCR to help make a positive contribution to my community. I’m validated every time a foster cat is adopted and leaves my care, opening up my home for another older cat in need. A foster home is a lifesaving gift that helps to bring calm and joy into these cats' lives. Their time in foster care allows us to learn more about their personality. This, in turn, helps them find an appropriate forever home. Fostering is also a great way to support GOCR and its mission. Since it’s foster-based, GOCR can only help as many older cats as there are available foster homes. There is a real, substantial need to help homeless older cats in Monterey County. In this regard, GOCR provides a strong, positive service to our Monterey County community.
- John Blair
