Welcome to Sunrise Rescue!

Our Non-Profit serves all of San Diego County and South Orange County.

Some animals require a little extra special care. Many or our animals are put on the euthanasia list or are in a dire situation when they come to us. We do everything we can to rehabilitate and adopt them out to loving and caring families. We have successfully adopted many animals to their forever homes with great pet owners. We can always use your help if you would like to join our team. We are looking for fosters to help keep pets safe and cared for prior to their adoption. 

If you would like to donate to our cause, we definitely need your help! Please use the link above or the button below to make a donation. 


Meet Our Adoptable Pets!

Valeryan
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  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Valeryan is one of our shelter euthanasia list rescue kitties, and is a little bit shy. We can pick him... View full description »

Baby, Male, Medium
Beemo
BeemoBeemoBeemoBeemoBeemo
  • Domestic Medium Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

If you do NOT want an extremely affectionate cat who wants to be purring in your face and kneading on... View full description »

Baby, Male, Medium
Jake
JakeJakeJake
  • Domestic Medium Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

If you do NOT want an extremely affectionate cat who wants to be purring in your face and kneading on... View full description »

Baby, Male, Medium
Aryn
ArynArynAryn
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

If you are look for an annoyingly affectionate cat who wants to roll around on your chest while you are... View full description »

Young, Female, Medium
Marceline
MarcelineMarceline
  • Russian Blue, Domestic Short Hair, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Really sweet kitten, purrs, loves kids, soft, plush fur, loves to be held, cuddly, social butterfly, lovable, overall friendly cat.... View full description »

Baby, Female, Medium
Irish
IrishIrishIrish
  • Domestic Long Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Meet “Irish!” About 5-6 months old, a very fluffy, fancy colored boy with dark copper eyes. Not sure what breed... View full description »

Baby, Male, Medium
Fusae
FusaeFusaeFusae
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Beautiful dilute tortoiseshell girl! Very, very friendly and affectionate! One of our euthanasia list rescue kitties! Sweet and calm! Loves... View full description »

Adult, Female, Medium
Hunae
Hunae Hunae Hunae
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Beautiful dilute tortoiseshell girl! Very, very friendly and affectionate! One of our euthanasia list rescue kitties! Sweet and calm! Loves... View full description »

Adult, Female, Medium
Ayame
AyameAyameAyameAyame
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Beautiful polydactyl torbie calico girl! Very, very friendly and affectionate! One of our euthanasia list rescue kitties! Extremely unique, this... View full description »

Baby, Female, Medium
Finn
FinnFinn
  • Russian Blue, Domestic Short Hair, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

This whole litter is so affectionate, it’s hard to take photos. They won’t hold still! Just want to purr and... View full description »

Baby, Male, Medium
Astlyn
AstlynAstlynAstlynAstlynAstlyn
  • Domestic Medium Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Meet “Astlyn!” Extremely friendly, social and extroverted guy! We estimated his age at under a year old. He has HUGE... View full description »

Young, Male, Large
Lia
LiaLiaLiaLia
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

“Lia” is a wonderful, beautiful momma cat who took amazing care of her kittens. She was one of our euthanasia... View full description »

Adult, Female, Small
Poppy
PoppyPoppy
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

About 5 months old, beautiful “Poppy” was pulled from the euthanasia list with her mother “Lia.” Poppy would do well... View full description »

Baby, Female, Medium
Chevy
ChevyChevyChevy
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Hand raised by kids, this little sweetheart is ready for a home! Very social and affectionate! Www.sunriserescue.com for an application.... View full description »

Baby, Male, Medium
Malibu
MalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Hand raised by kids, this little sweetheart is ready for a home! Very social and affectionate! Www.sunriserescue.com for an application.... View full description »

Baby, Female, Medium
Barbie
BarbieBarbieBarbieBarbieBarbie
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Hand raised by kids, this little sweetheart is ready for a home! Very social and affectionate! Www.sunriserescue.com for an application.... View full description »

Baby, Female, Medium
Ditalini
Ditalini Ditalini Ditalini Ditalini
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Meet “Ditalini !” One of our shelter euthanasia list kitties. She and her kittens came to us together. She is... View full description »

Adult, Female, Medium
Asha
AshaAshaAshaAshaAsha
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Meet “Asha!” One of our shelter euthanasia list kitties. She and her kittens came to us together. She is a... View full description »

Adult, Female, Medium
Rollo
RolloRolloRolloRollo
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

“Rollo” is a beautiful and extremely playful little boy. Very, very soft, cute and sweet. Loves cat toys! About 4... View full description »

Baby, Male, Medium
Alpine
AlpineAlpineAlpineAlpine
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

“Alpine” is a beautiful, very friendly and extremely playful guy. Absolutely MUST have another playful cat to live with. He... View full description »

Baby, Male, Medium
Vonna
VonnaVonnaVonnaVonna
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Very, very sweet and calm girl. Loves all people, other cats and dogs. Very mellow and would make a great... View full description »

Adult, Female, Medium
“Grandpa Snowman”
“Grandpa Snowman”“Grandpa Snowman”“Grandpa Snowman”
  • Siamese
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Looking for a unique kitty? Say no more! Meet “Grandpa Snowman!” One of our shelter euthanasia list rescue kitties. His... View full description »

Senior, Male, Large
Octavia
OctaviaOctaviaOctaviaOctavia
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

“Octavia” is a beautiful, petite little tux cow girl who looks just like her mother! She loves playing with other... View full description »

Baby, Female, Medium
Dixie
DixieDixieDixie
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

“Dixie” is a beautiful, petite little tux girl who looks just like her mother! She loves playing with other kittens... View full description »

Baby, Female, Medium
Little Richard
Little RichardLittle RichardLittle RichardLittle Richard
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

“Little Richard” is one of our Mexico rescue kitties. He and his litter were found as kittens, buried alive in... View full description »

Adult, Male, Medium
Lydia
LydiaLydiaLydiaLydiaLydiaLydia
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Calm and sweet girl! We are estimating her at about 7 months old, at the most. Very quaint and dainty.... View full description »

Baby, Female, Medium
Nemo
NemoNemoNemo
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

“Nemo” is a super cute little brown tabby male! He loves rough housing with his siblings! He is friendly but... View full description »

Baby, Male, Medium
Lyric
LyricLyricLyric
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

“Lyric” is a funny little dude! He has an odd fur color and pattern, and a skinny tail that makes... View full description »

Baby, Male, Medium
Lucy
LucyLucyLucyLucy
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Meet “Lucy!” Lucy was rescued from a shelter euthanasia list by another rescue that failed to get her vet care.... View full description »

Adult, Female, Small
Vigga
ViggaViggaViggaViggaVigga
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Extremely friendly and affectionate girl! She won’t leave you alone! Wants constant attention! We believe she is about 2-3 years... View full description »

Adult, Female, Medium
Winslow
WinslowWinslowWinslowWinslow
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Winslow is about 3- 4 years old. One of our shelter euthanasia list rescue kitties! A big, very sweet boy!... View full description »

Adult, Male, Large
Ulrik
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  • Domestic Medium Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

“Ulrik” was mistaken for a male cat at the shelter we pulled her from, hence the name. She’s a very,... View full description »

Adult, Female, Medium
Astro and Luna
Astro and Luna Astro and Luna Astro and Luna Astro and Luna
  • Russian Blue, Domestic Short Hair, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Bonded male and female siblings, these beautiful babies are looking for a home together! Fully vetted and chipped with records,... View full description »

Young, Male, Medium
Dandy
DandyDandy
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Dandy is a very friendly, sweet boy! He loves all people and other cats! About 2 years old now and... View full description »

Adult, Male, Medium
Sookie
SookieSookie
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Very sweet girl! A little bit shy at first and pretty independent! Loves playing with her siblings. 🙂 -Spayed -Vaccinated... View full description »

Baby, Female, Medium
Birdy
Birdy Birdy Birdy Birdy Birdy
  • Domestic Medium Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Meet “Birdy!” She was one of our shelter euthanasia list kitties. She gave birth to 5 kittens but they all... View full description »

Adult, Female, Medium
Glenys
GlenysGlenysGlenysGlenysGlenys
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Beautiful and sweet girl! A dilute tortie. Loves playing with her siblings and needs to be in a home with... View full description »

Baby, Female, Medium
Lowell
LowellLowellLowellLowellLowellLowell
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Beautiful and silly boy! A cream tabby. Loves playing with his siblings and needs to be in a home with... View full description »

Baby, Male, Medium
Hoyt
Hoyt Hoyt Hoyt Hoyt Hoyt
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Beautiful and silly boy! A cream tabby. Loves playing with his siblings and needs to be in a home with... View full description »

Baby, Male, Medium
Lucine
Lucine Lucine Lucine
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Beautiful, very sweet mama cat. Loves playing with her kittens. About a year old. Lucine was born with a deformed... View full description »

Adult, Female, Medium
Rumble
RumbleRumbleRumbleRumble
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Beautiful, very sweet and colorful boy! Loves playing with his siblings. About 5 months old. His mom was pulled from... View full description »

Baby, Female, Medium
Beep
BeepBeepBeepBeep
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Beautiful, very sweet and affectionate boy! Loves playing with his siblings. About 5 months old. His mom was pulled from... View full description »

Baby, Female, Medium
Zabby
Zabby Zabby Zabby Zabby
  • Dilute Tortoiseshell
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date
  • Special Needs

Very sweet and beautiful girl! Zabby was one of our shelter euthanasia rescue kitties. She struggled pretty badly with an... View full description »

Baby, Female, Medium
Alicent
AlicentAlicentAlicentAlicent
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

“Alicent” thinks everyone is her friend and they don’t get a choice! Loves all people, cats, dogs and rabbits. Very... View full description »

Baby, Female, Medium
Sun
SunSun
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

“Sun” is about 3-4 months old. Still a little bit shy but he does love other cats. Super cute little... View full description »

Baby, Male, Medium
Star
StarStar
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

“Star” is about 6 months old. Still a little bit shy but she does love other cats. Super cute little... View full description »

Baby, Female, Medium
Dragonfly
DragonflyDragonfly
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

As you can see from her video, teeny tiny “Dragonfly” has some deformities with her from legs. Basically bow legged.... View full description »

Baby, Female, Medium
Curry
CurryCurryCurryCurryCurryCurry
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

“Curry” is a very friendly, loving and flirtatious boy! Rescued from the side of the road after being dumped by... View full description »

Adult, Male, Medium
Robin Hood
Robin HoodRobin HoodRobin Hood
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Very sweet boy! Typical kitten, loves to play and purr. Raised with kids, other cats and dogs. Fully vetted and... View full description »

Baby, Male, Medium
Ivar
IvarIvarIvarIvar
  • Domestic Medium Hair, Nebelung, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Meet “Ivar!” This 14 month old super sweet boy has CH, we think, which means he wobbles some in his... View full description »

Adult, Male, Medium
Colwyn
ColwynColwynColwyn
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

A shot in the dark here (no pun intended) but “Colwyn” is a one year old plain black, male kitty,... View full description »

Adult, Male, Medium
Summer
Summer
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Mama “Summer” was pulled from the euthanasia list at a high kill shelter with her kittens. Unfortunately, none of her... View full description »

Adult, Female, Medium
Connor
ConnorConnorConnorConnor
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Loves to play! A shoulder percher. A total favorite at the vets. He is only 7 pounds and will always... View full description »

Adult, Male, Medium
Felix the Cat
Felix the CatFelix the CatFelix the CatFelix the Cat
  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

The real life “Felix the Cat!” Looks just like him! Felix is a 3 year old male. Tall and slender... View full description »

Adult, Male, Medium

“Bernice” Needs a Hospice Foster

FeLV+ “Bernice” is at least 14 years old and is looking for an adopter or hospice foster. Needs dental work but her blood work isn’t good enough for anesthesia to be safe. Very sweet girl. Good with all people and dogs. Needs to be an only cat or with another FeLV+ cat. Food and supplies, and vetting covered for the rest of her life, by the rescue. Please contact us if you are interested.

Cat Meet & Greet Adoption Event

Come meet our adoptable cats! All our cats are fully vetted (spayed/neutered, microchipped. FELV/FIV tested, up to date on vaccines) and ready for immediate adoption!

SATURDAY, MARCH 6 AT 6910 MIRAMAR ROAD, SAN DIEGO

We are also accepting drop-off donations at this time. Follow us on social media for more information! 🙂

Save “Scout!”

Scout doesn’t deserve to die! Our vet called us tonight and asked if our rescue could take in this 3 year old owner relinquished tabby. He has a urinary blockage and his owners didn’t want to pay for treatment and asked for him to be euthanized.

The vet asked us if we could take him under our wing. He will need a catheter inserted into his urethra and left there, while hospitalized, for three days to break up the blockage and make sure it has cleared. Blood and urin lab work. And they will neuter him while he is under anesthesia.

The estimate is just over $2,000. Any donations will help cover the cost. If desired, donations can go straight to his vet bill at All Day Pet Hospital, under Sunrise Rescue.

After “Scout” is in the clear, healthy, and issues are resolved, he will be available for adoption. We can’t image what this poor guy feels like right now. He must be in so much pain, confused, and very scared.

Thank you Samantha!

A very special adoption yesterday! “Twinkle” survived panleukapenia, malnutrition, a ruptured eye ulcer, round worms, tape worms, fleas, and an upper respiratory infection, ALL AT THE SAME TIME!! Adopted by her loving foster, Samantha. We wish you both a happy life together!🥰💖🐈‍⬛

Go Chuck!

“Chuck” is a sweet old guy rockin’ his mange and FIV+ status. Looks like he’s been spending too many days pretending to be a cowboy. Getting him all fixed up! 🤎🐈

Help for Hal

What do you do when you have sent a cat to 8 different vets and none of them can figure out what’s wrong with him? You send him to vet #9. Originally pulled from the euthanasia list at the shelter in Moreno Valley, “Hal” and his breathing issues are sounding worse. This poor guy has been like this for about a year now. Multiple antibiotics, x-rays, even a guided camera down his throat and we can’t figure out why he breathes with a curdling snore, and always has a congested, boogery nose. He feels stiff when you pet him due to increased muscle development from over use of his auxiliary muscles to breathe.

Two vets have recommended euthanasia, but Hal is a happy guy! He doesn’t seem to know the difference. Loves to play, is extremely affectionate, and particularly likes kittens. We even had a problem with him sneaking them away from new moms, taking them off to his own space to cuddle and groom their fur. He’s a super sweet boy! We currently have him hospitalized and on IV antibiotics to see if it makes a difference. More x-rays, blood labs, breathing treatments and another nose culture to check for fungus and bacteria, again. Last resort will be an expensive MRI. But there is a chance that Hal could stay this way for the rest of his life with an unknown prognosis, considering him un-adoptable, and in hospice. We refuse to give up on him!