Become a Rescue Partner

Rescue Partnership & Cat Transfer Program

North Park Cat Rescue partners with fellow rescues to give adoptable cats more visibility, more socialization, and ultimately, a faster path to a forever home.

Through our partnership with Whiskers & Wine in San Diego, many of our cats are showcased in a unique, social adoption environment where they can meet potential adopters in a relaxed, engaging space.

If your organization is looking for placement support for friendly, adoption-ready cats, we’d love to collaborate.

Transfer Requirements

To ensure a smooth transition and successful adoption placement, cats must meet the following:

  • Friendly, social, and comfortable around people

  • Spayed or neutered

  • Up-to-date on vaccinations (Rabies and 2-3 FVRCP vaccinations)

  • Flea-treated and dewormed

  • Wood’s Lamp check

  • Negative SNAP test (FELV/FIV)

  • Healthy and cleared for adoption

Placement & Adoption Environment

  • Most transferred cats will be placed at Whiskers & Wine, where they are introduced to adopters in a highly interactive setting

  • Cats should be well-suited for a social, semi-active environment

  • Our team works closely with partners to ensure proper fit and timing for intake

Our Approach

By working together, we can:

  • Increase adoption rates

  • Reduce length of stay

  • Create better outcomes for cats across our shared community

Submit a Transfer Request

👉 If you’re a rescue interested in partnering with NPCR, please email us at info@northparkcatrescue.org.

San Diego’s Premier Cat Lounge

It’s all sunshine and window seats at Whiskers and Wine. Located in North Park San Diego, this cat cafe and lounge features 20 adoptable cats and kittens, as well as a full food and drink menu.

Whiskers and Wine offers cats an open concept living space, designed to have all the comforts of home. Cats are well cared for by our volunteers, and have the opportunity to socialize with hundreds of guests each week.