ASAP Cats

🚨 Holiday Closure Notice 🚨

In observance of Labor Day, we will be closed on Monday, 09/02. We will resume our normal hours on Tuesday, 09/03. Thank you for your understanding, and have a safe and happy holiday! 🐾

Meet Butterbean, the adorable polydactyl kitten with extra toes and an even bigger purr motor! 😻 This little guy is just one of the many cats and kittens waiting for their forever homes at ASAP Cats. Come by and meet him and his friends—our adoption hours are M-Th, 1-4pm, and Sat 11-3pm. Your new best friend could be just a visit away! 🐾✨

Cats change our lives, every day 🐱 That’s why we’re joining our friends at Petco Love in celebrating Love Stories!

Celebrate the special ways your adopted ASAP kitty has changed your life for the better by submitting your Love Story before September 30 😻♥️ Your Love Story could help us earn up to $100,000 in lifesaving funding!

If you need a little help getting the ball rolling, swipe for some writing inspiration ✍️✍️

Learn more about Love Stories by visiting: 🔗http://petcolove.org/lovestories

Many feel the urge to assist when they see a cat outside, especially one that appears to be hungry. However, most outdoor-indoor cats are simply enjoying their daily routine. They often roam during the day and return home in the evening.

Disrupting a cat’s routine by taking them in could unintentionally separate them from their family. When well-meaning people mistake them for strays and bring them into shelters or homes, it reduces their chances of reuniting with their loved ones. In fact, only 2% of cats in shelters ever find their way home again.

Most free-roaming cats in your neighborhood have homes or caretakers and are not lost. Unless you know for certain that the cat has been abandoned, it likely lives in your community and doesn’t need to be rescued. Please don’t take a healthy adult cat to the shelter unless you know for certain it needs help.

Only step in if the cat is visibly sick or injured. Otherwise, remember that your neighbor’s cat has a home, and their is waiting for them to return.

For more information about getting a cat spayed or neutered in your community, please visit our website or check the link in our bio.

Nicole, our passionate Shelter Operations Supervisor, and some delightful kittens, had a wonderful time at the Donation drive and Adoption event with C.A.R.E.4Paws and Santa Barbara County Animal Services today at Deckers in Goleta, bringing joy and support to pet families in need and helping animals find their perfect match. C.A.R.E.4Paws Santa Barbara County Animal Services

Kitty Bruce is the cat's meow! He's a retired alley cat living with ASAP, looking for a new place to call home. He got picked on by other cats for being a bit of an oddball, but he's a total charmer. He had a nasty flea dermatitis, but he's on the mend, and his fur's growing back. Don't be put off by his funky coat - he loves pets, treats, and going on adventures. Come adopt him today and get a free side of snuggles!

🚨 CALLING ALL CAT LOVERS: Our furry friends at the shelter are in desperate need of your help! We're looking for volunteers to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our adorable residents 😻 we especially need help on Monday afternoons!

🗓️ Shifts are available for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday:
🕘 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
🕛 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
🕒 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

As a volunteer, you'll have the chance to:
🐈 Provide love and care to our adorable feline residents
🤗 Help with feeding, grooming, and socializing
🧹 Help keep the shelter clean and cozy

If you're ready to make a pawsitive impact, please fill out a volunteer application on our website at 🔗asapcats.org, or visit the link in our bio!

📢 Tag a friend who might be interested and share this post to spread the word! Let's rally together and ensure the best care for our furry friends 🐾💞

📣 ASAP CATS IS HIRING! 📣 Do you have a passion for helping cats? Are you looking for a feline-focused environment? Consider working at ASAP Cats! We are looking for a dedicated Wellness Technician and an Administrative Specialist to join our team 🐱

❤️‍🩹 Wellness Technician ❤️‍🩹 Under the supervision of the Wellness Director and Shelter Veterinarian, the Wellness Technician provides daily veterinary and wellness care for all felines within the ASAP shelter and foster system. Responsibilities include conducting examinations, administering treatments and vaccinations, assisting with surgeries, maintaining accurate medical records, and supporting post-adoption medical follow-up.

🗃️ Administrative Specialist 🗃️ The Administrative Specialist provides administrative assistance, donor database management, data input and reporting, and activities related to development and the building/maintaining of relationships with stakeholders. Additional responsibilities include grant research, grant reporting, and assistance for the development and implementation of creative marketing campaigns.

Working in animal welfare is more than just a job; it's a calling. It requires emotional resilience and a strong spirit. While the work may be challenging, the rewards of making a difference in the lives of our feline friends and the community are immeasurable 🌟

If you're ready to make a lasting impact and be part of a pawsome team, we would love to hear from you! To view the full job description, visit our website asapcats.org (link in our bio). Apply today by emailing a cover letter and resume to [email protected] and help us continue our life-saving work. 🐾

We are THRILLED to announce our nomination in the Independent's 2024 Best of Santa Barbara for Best Place to Adopt a Pet! 😻😻 Thank you to our wonderful feline-loving community for your generosity and support, and for nominating ASAP Cats! We're proud to serve the cats of Santa Barbara County 💕

The final round of voting is officially open, so cast your vote today by visiting bestof.independent.com or by using the link in our bio 🔗🔗🔗

Could this be your kitten? A black, 4-5 month old, intact male, very friendly, wearing a purple flea collar, brought in today as a stray. Found at Ellwood Butterfly Grove, please contact us at 805.683.3368.

🐾 A Huge Thank You to Gina, Zeus, and Our Amazing Community Cats Team! 🐾

Last night, Gina, our incredible Community Cats Coordinator, led a fantastic training session on humane trapping and TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) techniques, and we’re so grateful to everyone who attended! 🙏🐱

Of course, we couldn’t have done it without Zeus, our resident feline supervisor, who was out in the outdoor runs making sure Gina was on point! 😸🐾

Thanks to Gina’s expertise, Zeus’s watchful eye, and the dedication of our community members, we’re taking the initiative to care for our feline friends and manage community cat populations. TNR is essential for reducing the number of kittens born on the streets and ensuring that community cats live healthier, happier lives.

A special shoutout to those who joined the training and are stepping up to be part of our Community Cats team—you’re making a real difference! 🌟 Your commitment to learning and taking action is what makes our work possible.

If you’re inspired by this effort and want to get involved, keep an eye out for future training sessions. Together, we’re building a better future for community cats—with Zeus’s seal of approval, of course! 🐾💙

🌟🐾 Join Us for the ASAP Cats Adoption Event & Yard Sale🐾🌟

📅 Date: August 17th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Location: ASAP Cats, 5473 Overpass Road, #101, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

🏡 Ready to welcome a new furry friend into your home? Now's the perfect time! We're excited to offer:

🐱 $25 Adoptions – Find your purrfect match at an amazing price!

🐾 2 Fur 1 Kittens – Double the love with our special deal on kittens!

🐱 Free Adoptions for Our Most Challenging Cats – Look for the cats in the Olympic rings! These special cats need loving homes the most.

✨ Don’t miss this chance to meet adorable cats and kittens looking for their forever homes. Share this post and invite your friends and family to help us make a difference!

📢 See you there! Let's give these wonderful cats the loving homes they deserve. ❤️🐾

ASAP Cats Our mission is to save lives of cats in Santa Barbara County!
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It's the best day of the year: happy International Cat Day! As if we needed a reminder to celebrate our favorite four-legged friends, today is a great day to pay extra attention to your feline companions.

Did you know there are several simple ways to tell if your kitty is feeling happy and healthy?

Look for signs such as:

🐾A lifted tail
❤ Happy eyes
💕Forward facing ears
😻A well-groomed coat
😼Lots of energy
🐾Purring contently

Looking for more ways to celebrate the holiday? Consider volunteering at ASAP Cats and hanging with the cutest kitties around! If you have a few hours a week and enjoy spending time around these precious creatures, pop into the shelter — we'd love to meet you. When you're ready to take the next step, fill out our Volunteer Application on our website at www.asapcats.org/volunteer and we'll be in touch!

Meet our Featured Feline of the week, Jinxy, our 14 years young 🌟 superstar 🌟 with the s***k of a cat 10 years younger! This dapper gentleman LOVES a good brushing session, and he definitely needs it from time to time. While he might be on the quieter side, Jinxy is always ready to soak up some love and attention 🤗

If you're searching for a calm companion to relax with you during your movie marathons or keep you company while you cook (he won’t say no to a little treat!), then Jinxy is your man! He's ready for his forever home so meet Jinxy at 5473 Overpass Rd. #101 Santa Barbara, CA 93111 during our walk-in hours Monday-Thursday 1p-4p and Saturday 11a-3p, or make an appointment by completing an application at asapcats.org 🐾

Help us find this kitten's owner! This young ,5 month male, was brought to us today. He was recently neutered, no ear tip or chip, so we believe he has an owner. He was found on/near 431 Flora Vista Dr., Santa Barbara. Please help us find his owner by sharing this post! If you recognize him please let us know by contacting us at (805)683-3368. He is at our shelter at 5473 Overpass Rd. #101 Santa Barbara, CA 93111.

Are you suffering from an outbreak of rodents? 🐀 Do you keep finding critters messing with your crops? Do you like cats? 👀 Well, we've got just the thing for you: introducing, Working Cats! 😼💼

We have three lovely kitties who yearn for a more fulfilling life of chasing mice and roaming free. These kitties are categorized as NOC, or "No Other Cats" because they do not get along well with other cats -- but what they lack in friendliness to felines they make up for in hunting finesse!

Jack Skellington: A semi-social, lively 1-year-old boy with great mousing potential. Jack is a handsome brown tabby who enjoys some human interaction, and he loves to run around in fresh air. He's proven his skill at capturing toys, so he's ready to hunt for real!

Hermione: Hermione loves her space and her independence, and when she's not gobbling down her dinner she's roaming around free! She'll need a cat-savvy adopter who can pick up on her cues and give her space, and she'll reward you with a critter-free home!

Estrella: A 3-year-old tortoiseshell with beautiful markings, Estrella has been making great progress with our behavior team! She too values her space and independence, but she does enjoy being in the company of humans. Just be sure to only give her pets when she requests them, and plenty of treats!

Ready to make a connection? Fill out a Working Cats application and we'll be in touch: https://www.shelterluv.com/form/other/ASAP/1945-working-cats-application (or click the link in our bio!) 🐾

URGENT: Foster Parents Needed for Cats and Kittens!

ASAP Cats is in desperate need of foster parents to help care for our influx of kittens during this kitten season. We are looking for compassionate individuals willing to open their homes to:

🐾 Bottle feeders for newborn kittens
🐾 Weaned kittens
🐾 Medical fosters

No Experience Necessary! We provide all the training you need to bottle feed and care for these vulnerable kittens. Fostering not only saves lives but also helps the kittens grow in a loving environment, making them healthy and ready for adoption.

Why Foster?

You provide crucial care that helps kittens survive and thrive.
Fostering creates more space in our shelter for other cats in need.
It’s a rewarding experience filled with tiny purrs and fluffy cuddles!

How to Help:

Visit Our Website: Fill out a foster application today! https://asapcats.org/fostering/kitten-fostering/

Join our team of dedicated volunteers and make a difference in a kitten’s life today!

Meet our featured feline of the week, Cali! She is a lovely senior calico cat with a heart full of love to give. Cali might seem a little shy when you first meet her, but don't let that fool you—she is actually very sweet and affectionate 💕

Cali absolutely adores pets and attention. There's nothing better for her than a gentle scratch behind the ears or a cozy cuddle session 🤗 She is looking for a quiet, loving home where she can spend her golden years 🏡

If you're looking for a gentle, loving companion who will bring joy and comfort to your life, then Cali is the cat for you 😻 Ready to meet Cali? Come visit us and let this sweet girl steal your heart!t 5473 Overpass Rd. #101 Santa Barbara, CA 93111 during our walk-in hours Monday-Thursday 1p-4p and Saturday 11a-3p, or make an appointment by completing an application at asapcats.org!

Our partners over at Cat Therapy are having a very special kitten party for their 8th anniversary 🎉 Spend 75 minutes snuggling with our adorable, adoptable kittens, enjoy coffee and treats, and even sip on an optional mimosa to toast to many more years of saving lives 🥂🐱 PLUS, the kittens will all be adoptable and ready to go home on the spot with discounted adoption fees 🙀✨

Event Details:
📅 Date: Friday August 23rd
⏰ Time: 10 AM and 11:45 AM (very limited spots!)
💵 Tickets: $75

Get your tickets now using the link in our bio! 25% of the proceeds will go to our shelter 🐾💕 Don't miss out on this pawsome opportunity to unwind with some adorable kittens and support a great cause. See you there!

This week's Featured Feline of the Week is Lola, a 4-year-old brown tabby 😻 Lola's journey brought her to us when her previous owner, due to medical reasons, had to say goodbye. But now she's eagerly seeking a new forever home!

Lola is the life of the party 🎉 She has playful antics and is super outgoing. She's not opposed to sharing her space with other cats, but she'll be sure everyone knows that she's the star of the show! If you're searching for a best friend who's up for endless adventures and affection, Lola is your girl 💗

Come meet Lola by visiting us at 5473 Overpass Rd. #101 Santa Barbara, CA 93111 during our walk-in hours Monday-Thursday 1p-4p and Saturday 11a-3p, or make an appointment by completing an application at asapcats.org 🐾

We are hiring! Do you have a passion for saving cats and a knack for bringing people together? We are looking for a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to join our team 🐱

The Volunteer Coordinator plays an essential role supporting the ASAP Cats mission by recruiting and providing ongoing engagement, training, and recognition for volunteers in the shelter. Serving as the shelter’s liaison for members of the community interested in becoming involved with ASAP Cats, this position connects people with volunteer opportunities and provides outreach, education, and coordination for ASAP Cats volunteers. This position works closely with the entire organization to ensure a positive volunteer experience and promote our life-saving work in the community.

Working in animal welfare is more than just a job; it's a calling. It requires emotional resilience and a strong spirit. While the work may be challenging, the rewards of making a difference in the lives of our feline friends and the community are immeasurable 🌟

If you're ready to make a lasting impact and be part of a pawsome team, we would love to hear from you! To view the full job description, visit our website asapcats.org (link in our bio). Apply today by emailing a cover letter and resume to [email protected] and help us continue our life-saving work 💖

Meet our Featured Feline of the Week, Grimm, a 4-year-old tuxedo cat! Grimm is patiently waiting to find his forever home where he can shower his new family with love 💗

Despite his name, Grimm is anything but grim! Friendly and loving, he’s always up for some quality cuddle time 🤗 He adores pets and chin scratches. If you're looking for a loyal companion who enjoys being pampered and will keep you company, look no further than Grimm! Visit us at 5473 Overpass Rd. #101 Santa Barbara, CA 93111 during our walk-in hours Monday-Thursday 1p-4p and Saturday 11a-3p, or make an appointment by completing an application at asapcats.org 🐾

We'll be having an adoption and yard sale event on Saturday, July 27th, from 10am-3pm! We have tons of amazing kittens and cats of all ages waiting to find their forever homes. And guess what?! ALL adoptions will be FEE WAIVED thanks to ! PLUS, outside we'll be having a yard sale where you can shop from plenty of home goods, pet toys, accessories, trinkets, and so much more! Every penny raised goes directly to supporting our shelter's mission and our kitty residents 🛒😺

📍 Location: 5473 Overpass Rd. #101 Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Can't make it? Don't worry! You can still support us by spreading the word and sharing this post with your fellow cat lovers or stop by our shelter during our walk-in hours Monday-Thursday 1p-4p and Saturday 11a-3p, or make an appointment by completing an application at asapcats.org!

Meet this week's Featured Feline, Hollyhock, our sweet and playful 1-year-old black domestic shorthair who's ready to find her forever home! 🖤

This lovely gal has a playful spirit and loves engaging in fun activities. Whether it's chasing after her favorite toys, pouncing on a feather wand, or exploring her surroundings, she's always up for a good time! Despite her playful nature, she's also very affectionate and enjoys snuggling up with her humans for cuddles 🤗

Hollyhock is looking for a loving home so if you're interested in welcoming Hollyhock into your life, come meet her at 5473 Overpass Rd. #101 Santa Barbara, CA 93111 during our walk-in hours Monday-Thursday 1p-4p and Saturday 11a-3p, or make an appointment by completing an application at asapcats.org 🐱 Reminder that we will be closed tomorrow July 4th!

Our shelter will be CLOSED on July 4th in observance of Independence Day 🎆 We hope you all have a pawsome and safe holiday! Please remember to keep your furry friends safe and comfortable during the fireworks 🐾 We’ll be back open for visitors on Saturday July 6th from 11:00am - 3:00pm! Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Did you know that just one unaltered cat can lead to over 11,000 kittens in 5 years?! 🙀

Here's why spaying or neutering your cat is so important:

🌟 Reduces Overpopulation: Prevents unwanted births which helps to decrease the number of homeless pets in shelters.

🌟 Health Benefits: Lowers the risk of reproductive organ and mammary cancer, ensuring your cat leads a longer, healthier life.

🌟 Behavioral Benefits: Neutering reduces roaming, urine spraying, and fights in male cats. Spaying eliminates the howling of female cats in heat.

🌟 Community Impact: Helps manage free-roaming community cats, reducing overpopulation and the strain on shelters.

Healthy cats as young as 8 weeks old can be safely spayed or neutered. Take action today to ensure a healthier future for your furry friend and countless others!

Molly is here to remind you that the Fourth of July is coming up and it can be stressful for your furry friends. More pets get separated from their homes and owners on the Fourth of July than on any other day of the year! Here are some tips to ensure your cat stays safe and calm:

🎆 Microchip: Ensure your cat is microchipped. Microchips greatly enhance the likelihood of reuniting lost pets with their families. Microchips offer a permanent form of identification, ensuring your pet's safety, but be sure to check that the chip is registered with your current contact information. If your cat is not microchipped, our partners over at are offering free microchipping NOW through July 4th!

🎆 Safe Room: During parties and fireworks, place your cat in a secure, escape-proof room. Make the space cozy with their bed, scratching post, and favorite toys. Close windows and doors to reduce noise and prevent escape. If you're hosting, let your guests know not to let your cat out. Posting notes on exit doors can help everyone stay alert.

🎆 Hazard-Free Zone: Keep sparklers, glow sticks, fireworks, charcoal, kabob skewers, and alcoholic drinks out of your cat's reach.

🎆 Vet Consultation: If your cat is frightened by loud noises, consult your vet about possible medications or supplements.

🎆 ThunderShirt: These provide gentle, calming pressure around your pet's torso, similar to swaddling a baby, which can help soothe anxiety.

🎆 Sound Machine: Use a sound machine, play soothing music, or turn on the TV to mask the noise from fireworks.