http://www.ibokrescue.org/
Another nominee from a friend who has adopted some of her own furr-faces from this organization, Itty Bitty Orphan Kitty is located in San Jose, California, and is primarily dedicated to the rescue of orphaned, pre-weaned kittens. Because this group is at higher risk for euthanasia from overcrowded shelters due to their more intense care, IBOK seeks out pre-weaned kittens from local shelters and feral colonies, bottle-feeds them, and then takes care of finding them new, permanent homes.
Also, because of their involvement with the feral cat colonies, they partner with other local groups to help with TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) programs that will, hopefully, eventually, reduce the need to rescue these kittens at all.
In addition to foster and adoption programs, and fun fundraisers like their annual Santa Paws photoshoots which help raise money for their ongoing maintenance, IBOK also serves as a resource for the community in the event someone should find themselves with an orphaned kitten (or four) and aren't sure what to do. They are a treasure-trove for kitty-lovers everywhere.
Visit the gallery on their Web site to ooh and ahh over the cuteness, and check them out on Facebook (search for "IBOK Rescue"). Thanks, Michelle, for telling me about IBOK!
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