Who we are
Gatos De La Noche is a non-profit organization that takes care of the homeless population of feral and community cats in San Jose, CA and its surrounding cities.
For years, we've been feeding colonies and practicing TNR (Trap, Neuter and Return). With this practice, cats are humanely trapped and taken to a veterinarian to be neutered and vaccinated.
After recovery, the cats are returned to their home—their colony—outdoors. Kittens and cats who are friendly and socialized to people may be adopted into homes.
Through our continuous efforts, thousands of cats have been neutered or spayed and safely released to their familiar environment.
We are a fully tax exempt 501c (3) charity.
"Did you know a cat can give birth to 280 kittens over her lifetime?"
Our Impact
Since 2012, we have actively worked on TNR (trap-neuter-return) to control cat overpopulation in San Jose and surrounding areas. We also manage cat colonies and facilitate the placement of adoptable cats and kittens. Our efforts have a positive impact on the community and help to improve the lives of cats in need.
In the last two years, in collaboration with the Humane Society of Silicon Valley and the Nine Lives Foundation, we have TNR'd approximately 600 cats to help manage the feral cat population and prevent unwanted litters. We provide food for 21 cat colonies totaling roughly 140 cats, ensuring their health and well-being, and we have also found loving forever homes for dozens of friendly cats and kittens. We're proud to make a positive difference in our community!
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An Important Update on the Future of Gatos de la Noche
Dear Supporters,
The plight of the community cat has been my passion for 16 years. Finding two feral litters at my school and struggling to find help convinced me that maybe I should get involved in this journey. I started with those two litters, thanks to the help of Jeanee Burns, and soon found myself feeding colonies and learning to trap all over the East Side of San Jose.
Since then, with an army of dedicated volunteers, we have TNR’d literally thousands of cats and are still feeding all of those original colonies today, plus a few more! Over the years, we have also found loving homes for more than 1,000 cats and kittens, preventing further death and suffering on the streets. We’ve always strived to be here for advice, support, education, and advocacy, and we hope we have made a lasting impact on animal welfare in San Jose.
But now, it is time for us to step back a bit.
The ongoing lack of support from the San Jose Animal Care Center has placed an overwhelming burden on local independent rescues, creating an unsustainable rescue landscape. Without a functional safety net from the city, the sheer volume of crisis situations has reached a breaking point, forcing us to reevaluate how we operate to protect our own sustainability.
Consequently, Gatos de la Noche is narrowing its core focus. Moving forward, we will no longer be taking requests from the general public, and we cannot accept any cats or kittens.
Instead, we are limiting our scope strictly to TNR with our established trapping partners and continuing our work with the targeted TNR program at HSSV.
Most importantly, our commitment to our existing colonies remains entirely unchanged. We are responsible for these cats and will absolutely continue caring for them.
Because of these systemic challenges, we will never stop advocating for better animal welfare practices and vital improvements at the San Jose Animal Care Center. If you share our concerns about the unsustainable state of SJACC, we urge you to use your voice, please contact the mayor directly at Mayor@sanjoseca.gov, and reach out to your local city council member as well.
Thank you all for your incredible support, hands-on help, and love over the last 16 years. We look forward to continuing this vital, focused TNR work with you by our side.
With deep gratitude,
Jenna and all of us at Gatos de la Noche
Support Our Work: Feeding, TNR, Adoption
Support our mission to keep the cat population healthy by donating to our feral cat feeding program and TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) efforts. With your help, we can ensure a safer and healthier life for our feline friends!
Your generous donation help us to provide food for hungry cats, manage populations humanely, and find loving homes for those in need. Every contribution makes a difference!
Thank you for being part of this important cause!
