Every cat deserves
a fur-ever home.
The Ark of San Juan is a 501(c)(3) rescue rehoming cats & kittens in San Juan Capistrano since 2008 — over 1,000 adoptions every year.
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200+cats in our program
100+kittens ready now
1,000+adoptions per year
2008rescuing ever since
🩺 Medical experience?
Vet techs, vet assistants & medical folks urgently needed for tube feeding, medications and kitten care.
Volunteer Application🏠 Foster homes needed
The Ark has no shelter building — foster homes save lives. We cover healthcare, food and supplies.
Foster Application🐾 Cattery caretakers
Daily care shifts at the SJC PetSmart Cattery. Ages 18+, training provided.
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Weekly Adoption Events
Inside the San Juan Capistrano PetSmart (next to Costco) — come meet our Ark Angels!
Meet Our Adoptable Ark Angels
All cats are altered, microchipped and current on vaccinations, with FIV/FELV testing as recommended by our veterinary partners. Fees: $175 for cats 1yr+ · $210 for kittens.
How adoption works
1️⃣ Submit the online application → 2️⃣ Meet your match at The Cattery, a weekly event, or by appointment ((949) 388-0034 / info@arkofsanjuan.org) → 3️⃣ Sign the adoption contract and welcome your new family member home!
Printable forms: Adoption PDF · Foster PDF · About FIV
Recently Adopted 🎉
Happy tails — these Ark Angels found their fur-ever homes!
Dallas 🎉
Brewster 🎉
Seussie 🎉
Fireweed & Tupelo 🎉
Lil Pickle 🎉
Cashmere 🎉
Willow & Avocado 🎉
Manchego 🎉
Citra 🎉
Cheese 🎉
Donate to The Ark
Money is our BIGGEST need — funding veterinary care, foster homes, education and community spay/neuter. Tax-deductible · 501(c)(3) · Tax ID 83-0493818
🛒 Ralphs Rewards
Link your Ralphs card — Community ID RE301 — and every shop donates automatically. Re-link each September.
Set up your card →📈 Stock Donations
Via Fidelity Investments — contact info@arkofsanjuan.org or (949) 388-0034 for instructions.
📦 In-Kind Donations
Cat food, litter, kitten milk replacement, Royal Canin baby kitten food, Fortiflora. See our wish lists for current needs.
✉️ By Check
The Ark of San Juan
P.O. Box 117
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693
Memo: recipient or purpose
🕊️ Leave a Legacy
Include The Ark in your will or trust, or name The Ark as an IRA beneficiary — contact us for suggested language. Your legacy gift saves lives for years to come.
CATAPALOOZA 2026 — Sip · Purr · Donate
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 11:00am–3:30pm · Marbella Country Club
30800 Golf Club Drive, San Juan Capistrano — buffet, desserts, wine, gift baskets, auction & shopping!
🎗️ Be a Sponsor
150–200 guests will attend to support The Ark. Become a SPONSOR or FRIEND OF THE ARK — every dollar funds next year's rescues.
Sponsorship Letter & Info🎟️ Tickets
Ticket sales coming soon — watch this page and our social media!
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Volunteer & Foster
We rely entirely upon volunteers to help as many animals as possible!
🏠 Foster Homes
The greatest need — The Ark covers healthcare, food and supplies; placements run weeks to months.
🐾 Cattery Caretakers
Daily AM/PM shifts at SJC PetSmart. 18+, training provided.
🎪 Adoption Events
Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun at PetSmart — weekend help urgently needed! 18+.
🚗 Transportation
To/from events and vet appointments. Driver's license required.
🗂️ Admin Support
Database, bookkeeping, vet scheduling.
💰 Fundraising
Committee membership and event help (like Catapalooza!).
📣 Outreach
Clinics and community events.
📱 Social Media
Creative volunteers with posting experience welcome.
Bottle-Feeding — Hungry Ark Angels Need You! 🍼
Bottle-feed orphaned and under-nourished baby kittens. No experience necessary — training provided. A love of cats preferred!
The commitment
Round-the-clock feedings every 2–3 hours for about 2–3 weeks. A big responsibility — and one of the most rewarding things you'll ever do.
Becoming an Ark Cattery Caretaker
The Cattery — inside the San Juan Capistrano PetSmart (by Costco) — houses up to 12 cats and is where most adoptions happen.
Shifts — two per day, 365 days a year
| Shift | Time | Adoption-day adjustments |
|---|
| AM | 8:30–11:00 a.m. | Sat done by 9:45 · Sun done by 10:30 |
| PM | 4:00–7:00 p.m. | Wed/Fri starts 6pm · Sat/Sun starts after 5pm |
Regular duties
- Feed dry & canned food separately; fresh water
- Clean litter boxes; fresh litter
- Replace soiled towels & pillows
- Disinfect cages (Virex); steam clean as needed
- Restock food & litter
- Sweep floors, empty trash
- Simple medications (select cats)
- Socialize & brush the kitties 😻
- Report distressed/ill cats to Ark Supervisor
The Ark Merch Shop
Ark apparel and goodies — all proceeds care for our Ark Angel kitties!
Circle Logo Crewneck — $35
Cat Pullover Hoodie
Cat Tee — $25
Blue Paw Hoodie
Blue Paw Tee
Cat Crewneck
Ark Tote Bag
Ark Cap
