Orphan Kitten Club Inc

1) Increase kitten lifesaving rates - We proudly operate the world’s first and only grant program dedicated to saving the lives of kittens. Our wide-reaching Mightycat grants support shelters and rescues with essential resources like foster supplies, kitten-focused staff positions, nursery equipment, and even buildings. Since 2019, we have invested over $3 million in funding to support partners, saving the lives of more than 50,000 kittens.

2) Decrease kitten euthanasia - We are committed to ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent lifesaving care for kittens cared for in animals shelters and rescue organizations.

3) Improve quality of care for kittens and advance the field of neonatal kitten veterinary medicine. Orphan Kitten Club believes that every kitten deserves access to veterinary care. OKC works with shelters coast-to-coast to identify at-risk kittens, and provide sponsorship for specialized diagnostics, emergency surgeries, and hospitalization so that even the most fragile kittens have the opportunity to heal and thrive. By funding and developing groundbreaking research, we push the boundaries of pediatric feline healthcare. Our collaborations with leading universities focus on ethical, non-invasive studies that drive innovation and improve treatments for kittens.

1) Increase lifesaving through the Mightycat Grant Program, available to Orphan Kitten Club partner organizations.

Innovation grants - Orphan Kitten Club's advisory board of experts thoughtfully selects targeted grants that will spark innovation and advance protections for the tiniest felines. These grants are available on a bi-annual basis.

Strategic grants - these grants are designed to address specific needs and opportunities that assist partners in saving lives.

Medical grants - individual kitten medical funding provides crucial emergency treatment support to strategic partner organizations across the United States.

2) Decrease euthanasia through the Mightycat Grant Program's medical grants. Individual kitten medical funding provides crucial emergency treatment support to strategic partner organizations across the United States.

3) Improving quality of care is achieved as Orphan Kitten Club partners benefit from a dedicated portal that offers resources, mentorship, and support, helping them enhance their programs and deliver high quality care to kittens.
Additionally, Orphan Kitten Club funds and develops groundbreaking research studies, aiming to push the boundaries of pediatric feline healthcare. Collaborating with leading universities, we focus on ethical, non-invasive, and observational research to drive innovation and refine treatment protocols for kittens.

As the world’s first and only grant program dedicated exclusively to the care and protection of neonatal kittens, we have a mission that deeply resonates with kitten enthusiasts around the globe. The Orphan Kitten Club board, staff, and advisors include some of the foremost experts in kitten welfare. Leveraging this exceptional knowledge, Orphan Kitten Club offers invaluable mentorship and guidance to organizations in communities striving to improve lifesaving for kittens. This synergy of funding and mentorship creates a unique opportunity to significantly enhance lifesaving efforts for the most vulnerable kittens.

Orphan Kitten Club is continually expanding its partnerships with shelters and rescue groups nationwide, focusing on increasing support in underserved areas facing kitten overpopulation challenges. Since the inception of our grant programs, we have provided nearly $3 million in kitten-specific funding to our partners, leading to a growing number of lives saved. As our reach expands, we will continue to offer more medical, innovative, and strategic grants.
Ethical research requires time and as our funded studies reach completion and undergo analysis, their findings will be shared with the veterinary community through scientific publications. This groundbreaking research will significantly benefit countless kittens, both in the United States and around the world.
Our local programs in San Diego will be maintained and serve as a model for other organizations. They offer valuable insights and guidance on establishing and operating effective Kitten Nurseries and TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) programs, setting a benchmark for best practices in the field.