Named In Honor of Joanne Diuri

Joanne’s Furry Friends – A Feral Feline Rescue was established in honor of Joanne Diuri, a lifelong animal lover and hero to countless abandoned cats and kittens.

Joanne’s Furry Friends was informally founded in June 2017 by Yvette Diuri, Megan Thompson-Kates, Josh Kates, and Kate Parberry during our first rescue and re-homing of six kittens from Delano, California. Initially operating with just a single foster home, no funding, and relying heavily on support from friends and family, Joanne’s Furry Friends has successfully re-homed over 400 cats and kittens. Beyond re-homing kittens, our focus lies in TNR/SNR initiatives for feral adult cats, aiming to curb population growth among forgotten felines. Our growth has been fueled by word-of-mouth, a robust presence on social media, and the unwavering dedication of volunteers and supporters who champion our mission.

Joanne’s Furry Friends offers veterinary care, foster homes, and adoptive placements for stray cats and kittens, prioritizing those with special needs. We strive to eradicate unnecessary euthanasia and cat homelessness through educational outreach, community programs, and collaborative partnerships.

We believe that every cat, irrespective of emotional or physical limitations, deserves a chance at a fulfilling and happy life. Only upon the recommendation of a trusted veterinarian, indicating a state of incurable suffering, does Joanne’s Furry Friends relieve them of their pain through gentle and humane euthanasia. This difficult and thoughtful decision is never based on space constraints, negative behaviors, or challenging/expensive medical needs of the cats.

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We are located in San Diego, California – but for the right home we’ve hand-delivered cats across the United States.