
Our mission is to save orphaned, sick, injured, or homeless cats—especially fragile, underage kittens who would not survive in traditional shelter environments without rescue. We take in the most vulnerable and give them what they were missing: safety, medical care, patience, and the time they need to heal.
We nurture each cat with individualized care, enrichment, and gentle, positive handling to help them build confidence and trust. Through socialization, carrier and travel training, and thoughtful integration with other cats and dogs, we prepare our kittens not just to be adopted, but to thrive in their future homes.
Before adoption, every cat receives complete veterinary care, including vaccinations, deworming, spay or neuter surgery, testing, preventatives, and thorough health evaluations. We are transparent about any existing or known medical conditions so adopters can make informed decisions. Each kitten—or bonded pair—is carefully matched with families best suited to their unique needs, personalities, and emotional well-being.
Our commitment does not end when a kitten leaves our care. We walk alongside our adopters before, during, and after adoption, offering guidance through every step of the transition, including travel and settling in. When medical conditions are pre-existing, we continue to provide financial and educational support. At Border Kitty Rescue, adoption is not a goodbye—it is the beginning of a lifelong relationship, and every adopter becomes part of our rescue family for life.
Thank you for your support. Every dollar goes directly toward helping current and future kittens by providing medical care, nutritious food, essential supplies, and enrichment.
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Hi! My name is Peanut, and I’m a wild little nut. I’m a little over 2 months old and full of spunk and spring. I love food, toys, and wrestling with another kitty. My foster sister isn’t into wrestling, but my foster papa will play with me when he’s in the mood. I’d love to have my own forever brother or sister to play with—and cuddle with afterward. I love people and also enjoy playing with friendly doggies.
I’m great in the car and learning to wear a harness and leash, though I’ll be just as happy being an indoor kitty. I might be a little nutty, but I also know how to relax and take long naps. You’ll always know I’m nearby because I purr like a boiling kettle and meow like a rooster.
I was separated from my brother at the shelter, and I really want to have a sibling of my own—someone a bit older than me. I’m a firecracker when I play, but I respect my elders and understand the “paw of nope.” Once cleared by our vet, he will be available for adoption in mid-February
We are located in Houston, TX. We do adopt out of state, provided the family can come meet Peanut and complete the adoption from his foster home. For safety and comfort, we do not ship our kittens.

Watch our videos to get a feel for each kitten’s personality and see whether they might be a good match for your family! Before applying, we encourage you to consider adopting two kittens—pairs often do better together, and it’s more fun for everyone.
Our adoption fee is $200 per kitten, which helps support the medical care, time, and supplies each kitten receives while with us. If you’re looking for a lower-cost adoption option, local shelters are a wonderful place to explore.
For the safety and comfort of our kittens, we do not ship them. Once an adoption is finalized, we’re happy to support you every step of the way—from choosing supplies and preparing your home to planning your flight or drive to pick up your kitten(s), and continuing to offer guidance after adoption.
Please reach us at borderkittyrescue@yahoo.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Border Kitty Rescue is a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit. We do not pay our volunteers, and we currently have no employees. All donations made to Border Kitty Rescue are used directly to care for our animals, primarily covering medical care, food, and enrichment.
We ask all adopters to come meet our kittens at our Houston, TX home, where they feel most comfortable and can be themselves. For their safety and comfort, we do not ship our kittens.
We do not offer training or behavior consultations at this time. We recommend working with a reward-based behavior specialist.
Not at this time. We may consider it in the future once we’re more knowledgeable about international adoptions!
Our current adoption donation is $200 per kitten. On average, we spend at least $200—and sometimes over $1,000—on the care of each kitten. Adoption donations help offset a portion of these medical and care expenses. If you are seeking a lower-cost adoption option, we kindly suggest exploring your local shelter.
BRILLIANT! Aki consulted us about everything being done health-wise. The vetting of us was a step that gained a great deal of respect from us - to show that much care for the kitten's health and well-being. The information provided regarding travelling was excellent - would have had NO idea where to start as this was a first for us. Being able to meet and spend time with Maggie before the overnight was spot-on. Being able to meet and spend time with Aki and Todd added to being reassured that everything was "as it seemed". There wasn't anything that could have been done more thoroughly or better. The experience absolutely reflected what we saw in the videos of the care given and other adoption experiences. Absolutely would recommend Border Kitten Rescue for a great adoption experience and a healthy, happy kitten.
Beyond exceptional, you prepared me very well for the interview that you had with me and what to expect. I felt all of your questions were valid and that you had a genuine interest in how my cats were with me each other and what type of home setting I provided for them. I was also really pleased with your communication and updates and availability when I had questions. I was very prepared, to have what I needed to travel back home with her. The actual days of adoption were great, and we had such a smooth flight and travel without incident back home. This was all because of how well you informed me and provided previous experiences. I would recommend you to anybody as far as a foster to adopt from.
Excellent! The experience was seamless, from the initial FaceTime call to the when I departed your home with the kittens. The Kit Cave was the perfect place to play with them alone. You organized everything so well. I’m honored that you allowed me to adopt Apollo and Shrimp!
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