Meet “Star from Hemet”
🐾 From Risky Hood to Stardom: Meet Star
Star may be small, but don’t let that fool you — this little star-in-the-making has a fierce spirit, a fearless heart, and just enough sass to sparkle through the shadows of her past.
She was rescued along with her siblings — Comet, Galaxy, Smokey, and Constellation — and cousins Emmett (from Hemet!), Green (name TBD)*, and Tan (TBD)* during Operation Working Steer Farm: a mission to save 12 cats and kittens from a rural Hemet property next to a neighbor that was scary. The environment was toxic — trash everywhere, screaming neighbors, loose dogs, BB guns being fired at the cats… it was bad.
A brave neighbor who had been feeding them took action when threats escalated. She hid them inside her home and begged us to help. We scrambled, found fosters, and stepped in — because this was life or death for these animals.
🚨 Star came from that chaos, and yet she’s emerged as a sweet, resilient, playful little soul. She just barely hit the 2-pound spay weight (go, girl!) and she’s still the tiniest of the bunch — but she’s not letting size slow her down.
🌟 What Makes Star Shine:
While she’s mostly white now, Star is expected to develop into a dilute tortie — a pale mosaic of grays, creams, and magic. Her coat may darken and shift over time, but her gentle personality is already in full bloom.
Star is affectionate with her foster mom, playful with her littermates, and absolutely full of curiosity. She’s still gaining confidence, so loud noises or sudden movement may send her scampering — but with gentle encouragement, she’ll be right back for cuddles and playtime.
🏠 Her Ideal Home Includes:
- Will get used to dogs with the right introduction from a cat savvy adopter
- Children under the age of 4 ONLY if there is another cat in the home
- A chill environment where she can settle in at her own pace
- Bonus points for other friendly cats she can snuggle and learn from
- Indoor Only – we shouldn’t have to say it!!
🩺 Adoption Details:
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Spayed
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Microchipped
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First FVRCP vaccine
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Flea-treated & dewormed
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Fully litter box trained
💵 Adoption Fee: $200
(Our spay/neuter costs have jumped significantly — from $85 to $185. This fee doesn’t cover everything, but it helps us keep going. Without it, we couldn’t do rescues like this.)
📍 Located in San Diego
📞 Call/text 858-883-4222 to schedule a meet & greet
🌐 Learn more: JoannesFurryFriends.com
✨ Give Star the peaceful, indoor-only life she deserves — a far cry from the chaos she came from. She’s proof that even in the darkest places, a little light can grow.
*We were giving meds in the back of the car in 100 degree heat trying to fit everyone in – and we just had to name them based on the collars we put on. Green (a girl) and Tan (a boy) don’t have names yet in the rescue, their foster is working on it.
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