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Give Me Shelter is a non-profit, all volunteer-based organization dedicated to assisting cats through their rescue, foster and adoption activities. We find loving homes for unwanted, abandoned, homeless and abused cats. We are a true no-kill cat rescue organization, every cat that we take in finds a good home. Every time you adopt, donate or volunteer, you allow us to save another life.
Featured Kitties: Voted "Most Adoptable"
Name: Dexter
Age: 7 years
male
DLH Black and White
Owner surrendered due to landlord. He is a little shy, not use to living in a cage! He loves to be combed. I would bet he is a lap boy. he needs lots of loves and will give as good as he gets. Come meet him at Peco on Sloat Blvd.
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Give Me Shelter is holding multiple adoption events
Every Saturday and Sunday
Petco Unleashed
Westlake Shopping Center, Daly City
PETCO
Lakeshore Plaza- Sloat Blvd, S.F.
PetSmart
Gellert Blvd- Daly City
Sponsor a Cat!
For under $1 a day you can make a difference. Being a truly "no-kill" organization, we often incur extraordinary expenses by providing necessary care. Sponsor a cat via monthly payments automatically deducted thru PayPal, or in your payment to:
Give Me Shelter
P.O. Box 411013. San Francisco, CA 94141
Levels of Sponsorship
Friend $25.00 Sponsors a pet for 1-Month
Guardian $25.00 per month for 3 months
Patron $25.00 per month for 6 months
Hero $25.00 per month for 12 months
Champion $25.00 a month, until you cancel
For one time donations of any amount click:
We greatly appreciate your support!
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Our Mission
Every day adult and senior cats with treatable medical and behavior conditions are euthanized. GIVE ME SHELTER's goal is to rescue these cats and place them into loving permanent homes.
Lana Bajsel, Founder GMS
Who We Are
Founded in 2003 by Lana Bajsel, Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue (a registered 501(C)3 non-profit organization), has worked tirelessly within the San Francisco community to help stop the overpopulation of abandoned and unwanted adult and senior cats.
As a small group of dedicated volunteers, we try to save as many feline lives as we can. We provide behavioral and medical intervention, unconditional love and a safe haven while we seek new forever homes for our feline friends.
As many of you know, the odds are stacked against older cats that are placed in local shelters. Here in San Francisco, most adult cats are at a 70% risk of being euthanized, whether it is due to their age, easily treatable medical conditions, or due to the stress of being placed in a shelter. We believe that adult and senior cats, with their typically calm personalities, can make the best of family pets. Our mission is to rescue these cats and find them loving, permanent homes through fostering and active adoption strategies.
Every time you adopt a cat from us, you allow us to save another cat that would have otherwise died. We receive new cats into our system almost every week. Our website is constantly being updated, so please check back often!
Adoption Events!
Every Saturday & Sunday
12pm - 4pm
At two locations:
1591 Sloat Blvd, SF
315 Gellert Blvd, Daly City
Lana Bajsel
Lana had been independantly involved in rescue for many years before she decided to start GMS. Walking through Animal Care and Control, she realised that all these wonderful adult and senior cats that were languishing in their cages had no one to help them. The void had to be filled. She started GMS then and there and has watched it grow and become San Francisco's largest cat rescue organization.
Lana Bajsel
Founder/Director GMS
Email: Lana_givemesheltersf.org
Tarzan, GMS Alumni & Lana's Kitty 2004
Lisa Quattrini
Lisa joined GMS in 2009 and has become an integral part of the GMS family. After having adopted Mary Jane (pictured below) from our adoption center at Petsmart (Daly City) she decided that she wanted to do more to help our wonderful kitties. Lisa runs our events and sponsorship division, helping GMS grow and thrive.
Lisa Quattrini (left)
President GMS
Email: Lisa_givemesheltersf.org
Mary Jane, GMS Alumni 2008
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Adoption Process
Give Me Shelters adoption process is designed to find a good match between cat and adopter. Our goal is to provide a loving, stable happy home that will last a lifetime.
The adoption procedure includes the following:
the completion of an application an interview with one of our volunteers a get acquainted meeting with kitty at one of our two adoption centers a home inspection Currently GMS has two adoption centers in operation. You can visit some of our cats at PetSmart (315 Gellert Blvd, Daly City) or at Petco (Sloat Blvd, SF) between the hours of 9am and 9pm. We hold weekly adoption events on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm-4pm. If you would like to visit with a kitty during the week, or have seen a kitty on our website that is currently in foster, please call 415-810-7284 to make an appointment.
GMS charges an adoption fee for each cat that helps to cover the costs of spay/neuter surgery, shots, microchip and felv/fiv testing before the cat is made available for adoption. The fees are: $100 for one cat, $175 for two.
Name: Emily
Age: 2 years
fe male
DSMH Tabby/Maine Coon Mix
This sweet girl gets along great with everyone. She is easy going and a love bug. Come meet her at Petsmart Daly City today!
Name: Neville
Age: 10 months
male
DSH Black/white
Neville is mr. personality plus! He is an active boy who loves to play with feather toys, other cats and your hair! Currently in foster, email lana_givemesheltersf.org!
Name: Denver
Age: 4 years
male
DSH Grey and White
Denver is a big, sweet boy who loves his head rubbed and is Mr. Personality. He gets along great with other cats. Come see him at Petsmart, Daly City!
Name: Figaro
Age: 2 years
fe male
DSH Black and White
Sweet, fun and playful, Figaro would make a great addition to anyones family. She gets along great with other kitties, and loves to run and romp around. Come see her at Petco on Sloat Blvd!
Name: Tiger
Age: 11 years
Male
DSH Black
Tiger is a big hunk of a black beauty! He is so incredibly sweet, and doesn't look a day over 5! He is an incredible boy who has had a rough life. Come meet him at Petco on Sloat Blvd! You'll love him as much as we do!
Name: Lilo
Age: 9 years
female
Such a sweet, precious girl. Would love a warm comfy lap to lay on! Lilo likes to play with cat toys. The small white mice are her favorite. Lilo is very sweet. She likes to sleep in the sun. Sit by your side and get lots of pets, Lilo needs lots of hugs. She likes to drink lots of water from a slow running tap, or fresh water every day. She is sweet, friendly, and outgoing and will come if you call her.Come meet her at Petsmart in Daly City!
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Name:Bixby
Age: 10 Years
male
DHS- Tabby
This lovely boy was found wandering the streets. He is an incredibly sweet and affectionate boy!
Come meet him at PetSmart in Daly City!
Name:Jasmine
Age:5 months
fe male
DHS- Tabby
Jasmine loves to be around her humans for playtime, cuddle time and food time! She is incredibly playful and would do great with another kitty!
Contact lana_givemesheltersf.org for more info
Baby Blue
Age: 1 Years
Female
DSH Black and White
Such a sweet and affectionate girl, baby blue loves to be around her humans. you have to hear her purr! Come meet him at PetSmart in Daly City.
Name: Dell
Age: 8 Years
male
DSH Orange tabby
This big hunk of a boy will light up your life. He is an incredibly sweet, curious, playful and affectionate boy.
Come meet him at PetSmart in Daly City!
Name: Murlishaka
Age: 3 Years
Male
DSH - Brown Tabby
What an amazing boy! Brown Tabby w/ white. 3 yrs. Big Lovable Gentle Boy. Loves Tummy rubs. Little Shy. Coffee Stain Mustache. Come see him at Petco Sloat Blvd.
Name: Cassie
Age: 1.5 years
Female
DMH Torbie
Cassie is a stunning tiny little girl who is a doll to be around. She is incredibly friendly, loving and affectionate. Visit Cassie at Petco (Sloat Blvd) or contact 415-810-7284
Name: Esmerelda
Age: 6 years
Female
DSH Tabby- special needs, blind-
Esmerelda is such a sweet little girl who has been through so much. We don't know how she became blind, but you would never know it by looking at her. She adapts incredibly well at home. She is sweet, affectionate and wonderful companion. Come meet her at Petco on Sloat Blvd!
Name: Mutt
Age: 7 years
Male
Black and White
Mutt is a sweet loving boy who gets along great with other cats and dogs. His previous owner passed away, and now Mutt is looking for a new human to love. For more info, please contact Lana at 415-810-7284
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Name: Cat
Age: 6
Male
DSH Tabby with White
Cat would love to find a home to call his own. He loves to be around people, and would probably do well with one or two other cats. He is a gentle boy, who can occasionally get very talkative. For more info, please contact Lana at 415-810-7284.
Name: Moose
Age: 6 years
Female
DMH Gray and White
Moose is a darling girl who spent a lot of time at the Penninsula Humane Society. We agreed to take her in and are sooo very happy we did. She is a wonderful girl who loves to be around her humans! For more info, please contact Lana at 415-810-7284.
Name: Becca
Age: 1 1/2 Years
Female
DSH Tabby
Amazing cats... gets along with everyone, in need a great home.... in foster now. Contact Lana at 415-810-7284
Name: Maple
Age: 2
Female
Tuxedo
Maple is a very sweet girl who likes to roll over and show her beautiful tummy! She is a gentle lap cat who loves to have her head rubbed and would love to be your new best friend. For more info, please contact Lana at 415-810-7284.
Name: Basil
Age: 1.5 years
Male
DSH Brown / Gray Tabby on white
Basil is a stunning boy who would love to find a home with his buddy Trixie. Trixie and basil love to cuddle and spend time together. For more info, please contact Erica at 415-948-4443
Name: Buckaroo Banzai
Age: 6 years
Male
Brown/White Tabby
Special Needs: FIV +
Buckaroo is a total sweetheart! He loves people and will follow you around from room to room. For more info, please contact Lana at 415-810-7284
Name: Trixie
Age: 1 year
Female
DSH Black and White
This adorable girl grows friendlier and happier every day. Shy at first, she now actively seeks attention and play with her humans. Very sweet-natured, she loves to be loved by people and other cats. For more info, please contact Erica at 415-948-4443
Name: Baby
Age: 2 Years
Female
DSH WBrown Tabby
Wonderful sweet girl looking for a new home, come see her at PetSmart in Daly City
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Name: Thunder
Age: 5 years
Male
DMH Tabby and White
Thunder is a very sweet boy who gets along well with other cats and dogs.For more info, please contact Lana at 415-810-7284
Name: Zeus
Age: 11 years
Male
DSH Tabby
Zeus is a very affectionate boy! He loves people and gets along well with the other cats of the household. Zeus is also on a special diet. For more information, please contact Lana at 415-810-7284
Name: Buddy
Age: 11 years
Male
Tabby and White
Buddy is a very friendly fellow! He loves to eat and simply lounge around and cuddle. He would be ideal for someone who wants a mellow, laid-back cat. For more info, please contact Lana at 415-810-7284
Name: Jasmine
Age: 3 years old
Female
DSH Black
Jasmine is a fun loving little girl who loves to play. For more info, please contact Lana at 415-810-7284.
Name: Sugar
Age: 5 years
Female
DSH Calico
Special Needs: Diabetic
Sugar was on the euthanasia list at our local shelter when we saved her. She particularly pulled at our heartstrings because she is such a sweet cat who thrives on attention. Sugar has diabetes, and because of her condition, she has been waiting a long time for a home. Diabetic cats can live long, healthy lives! If you are willing to bestow just a little extra care, you will be rewarded and amazed by this beautiful bundle of love.
For more info, please contact Lana at 415-810-7284
Name: Monte
Age: 6 years
Sex: Male
DSH Black and White Special Needs: FIV+
Hands down, Monte is an all-time favorite with the volunteer staff. Why? Because he is a huge, handsome, affectionate lug! He is calm to the point of being absolutely unflappable and gets very attached to his people. So, why hasn’t he been adopted? Because so many people have misperceptions about FIV. Contrary to popular opinion, cats with FIV can live many happy, healthy years. And an FIV+ cat, in a home, is extremely unlikely to infect other cats, if properly introduced. Do yourself a favor and take this boy in. You won’t regret it. For more info, please contact Lana at 415-810-7284
Name: Lizzie
Age: 7
Female
Dilute Calico
Lizzie needs that special human to give her a lot of TLC, because she has been through so much! She really enjoys gentle pets on the top of her head and likes to play with the feather duster toy. She likes to quietly sit and watch other cats from a tall perch. For more info, please contact Lana at 415-810-7284.
Name: Sadie
Age: 4
Female
DMH Brown Tabby
Sadie is quite the social butterfly. She gets along with felines, humans and even has some (gasp!) canine friends. As you can tell from her photo, she is a tiny bit chubby and belongs to the clean-your-plate-club. This makes her extra cozy and warm and gives her adopter that much more cat to love. For more info, please contact Lana at 415-810-7284.
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Adoption Events!
Every Saturday & Sunday
12pm - 4pm
At three locations:
1591 Sloat Blvd, SF
432 Westlake Center, Daly City
315 Gellert Blvd, Daly City
To inquire about any of our
volunteer opportunities,contact:
Terrie Campbell
terrie_givemesheltersf.org
Adoption and Volunteer Locations:
PetSmart (315 Gellert Boulevard, Daly City)
Petco (1591 Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco)
Petco Unleashed (432 Westlake Center, Daly City)
Join our team and help save a life!
How You can Help!
Do you love animals? Do you love the feeling of satisfaction that comes with saving the life of an abandoned animal? Do you find yourself asking How can I make a difference? Well look no further!
As San Francisco's largest cat rescue organization, Give Me Shelter is always striving to expand its reach and success in rescuing as many cats as possible from death row. In order to do this, we need cat-savvy, fun-loving, high-energy people like you to volunteer! The work is fun and the rewards are tremendous!
Must be familiar with cats and be comfortable handling them Must possess good communication skills Must find a substitute GMS volunteer if unable to fulfill a scheduled task 
Haley and Genie, GMS Alumni 2004
Requirements:
Must be familiar with cats and be comfortable handling them Must be 18 years of age or older or have a guardian present Must attend an orientation Must be able to fulfill at least a 3-month commitment Must sign a liability waiver Must find a substitute GMS volunteer if unable to fulfill a scheduled task 
Feline Caretaker
Responsibilities:
Clean up to 8 cages Interact and play with 3-10 cats outside of their cages Interact with the public and answer questions Must be familiar with cats and be comfortable handling them Must possess good communication skills Must find a substitute GMS volunteer if unable to fulfill a scheduled task Time Commitment:
At least one shift per month - Shifts can vary from 30 minutes to 5 hours depending on the number of cats Elliot, GMS Alumi 2011
Other Opportunities:
Administrative help with our database, mailings etc. Help with planning & promoting fundraising events. Long term/short term fostering. Our save rate highly depends on how many foster homes we have. More fosters = more lives saved. GMS_Foster_Application.doc
Maggie, GMS Alumni 2009
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Recent adopter? Thinking about adoption? We'd love to hear from you!
Submit stories of you and your favorite adopted feline and we will post them to our site. We are also happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have about past and future adoptions!
Jinx, GMSAlumni 2009
Bernie, GMS Alumni 2009
Clarissa, GMS Alumni 2011
Contact Us
P.O. Box 411013. San Francisco, CA 94141
For adoptions or general information, please contact:
Lana Bajsel
Founder/Director
Email: lana_givemesheltersf.org
For volunteer opportunities, please contact:
Terrie Campbell
Email: terrie_givemesheltersf.org
For events and sponsorship, please contact:
Lisa Quattrini
Email: lisa_givemesheltersf.org
Or fill out our online form
Freckles, GMS Alumni 2006
Friskie,GMS Alumni 2006
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Partners 
Partners and Friends of Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue
Ricky, GMS Alumni 2006
Fonzie, GMS Alumni 2005
Other Rescue Groups:
Grateful Dogs Rescue , San Francisco's oldest all breed dog rescue group.
Save a Bunny , rescuing homeless, stray, neglected and abandoned rabbits.
Mickaboo , Companion Bird Rescue
North Star Rescue , a rescue for small companion animals
Manxy, GMS Alumni 2005
Veterinarians
Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue highly recommends Sunset Veterinary Hospital . Owned and opperated by Dr. Richard Vivar, they are a close-knit team of veterinary professionals with over 80 years of veterinary experience, and are completely devoted to the well-being of your companion animal. We highly recommend Dr. Linda Hall, and Dr. Michelle Kelley!
Pacifca Pet Hospital : Loving Care for your pet is top priority at Pacifica Pet Hospital. We'll do everything possible to ease their fears and make your visit a pleasant one. Whether your pet needs routine vaccinations or surgery, dental care or diagnostic work, we're here to meet your special friend's every need with kindness and compassion.
Caramel, GMS Alumni 2005
Supplies and Retail Supporters
B&B Pet Supplies , Complete Pet Supplies For Your Dog, Cat & Small Animals
Sunset Pet Supply
Petco , Where the pets go.
Unleashed by Petco
PetSmart
Critter Fritters Pet Food and Supplies, Glen Park
Mugsy, GMS Alumni 2006
Ernie, GMS Alumi 2006
Resources
San Francisco's Animal Care and Control
Pet Harbor : Lost pet database and locator
Petfinder , The virtual home of 356,092 adoptable pets from 13,542 adoption groups
About Cats Page , lots of good info on the care and needs of cats!
Sid, GMS Alumi 2005
Glenn, GMS Alumni 2011
Sid, GMS Alumni 2006
Contribute 
Contribute (You can make a difference!)
We are desperately in need of donations if Give Me Shelter is to survive.
Please give whatever you can, and rest assured that your donation is being used to help the animals. All donations are tax-deductible under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (EIN 20-1685522), and receipts are available upon request.
For under $1 a day you can make a difference. Being a truly "no-kill" organization, we often incur extraordinary expenses by providing necessary care. The sponsorship is monthly payments automatically deducted thru PayPal.
Freeway, GMS Alumni 2011
When you donate $250 or more to GMS, you are eligible for a wonderful program called "My Mutt" offered by Pet Food Express. Simply send Pet Food Express
proof of your donation and a one page application, and they will arrange for a photographer to produce a poster-sized image of your pet with your pet's name and Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue printed on it. The poster will be displayed in one of their stores for a year. If you donate $500 or more, the poster will be yours to keep after that year is up!
Sponsor a Cat!
For under $1 a day you can make a difference. Being a truly "no-kill" organization, we often incur extraordinary expenses by providing necessary care. Sponsor a cat via monthly payments automatically deducted thru PayPal, or download the attached form and mail in your payment.
We greatly appreciate your support!
Levels of Sponsorship
Friend $25.00 Sponsors a pet for 1-Month
Guardian $25.00 per month for 3 months
Patron $25.00 per month for 6 months
Hero $25.00 per month for 12 months
Champion $25.00 a month, until you cancel
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Make a Memorial or Tribute Donation
You may make a Tribute donation in honor of, or in memory of, a person or pet. We will send an acknowledgement card to the person you choose and will display the tribute on our Memorial or Tribute page on our website. Please email Lisa at lisa_givemesheltersf.org for more information.
Donate an NEW Item from Our Wish List
We can always use donations of:
Cat beds Canned cat and kitten food (Fancy Feast) Cat Carriers Scratching posts Cat toys Donated items can be dropped off at Petco (Sloat Blvd) or B&B Pet Supplies (4820 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA)
Seven, GMS Alumni 2011
Latte, GMS Alumni 2006
Angela, GMS Alumni 2007
Leave a Legacy
Planned giving is another unique philanthropic tool that allows you to ensure that our work will continue into the future and fulfill your charitable objectives, while also fulfilling your own financial objectives. Planned gifts include bequests through your will, gifts that provide income to you and others for life, gifts of life insurance, charitable lead trusts, and gifts of retirement plans. These gifts can be made in cash, stocks, bonds, personal property, life insurance and real estate. Please contact your estate planning attorney for more information.
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