Every Saturday/Sunday we're holding Kitty Meet and Greets from 1:30pm-4:30pm at our location: 25 S. Dove Street, Alexandria, VA22314.
We are also holding Kitty Meet and Greets at Oscar & Felix in Kingstowne every other Saturday of the month.
Please note we will be taking online applications but do not do same-day adoptions. Once your application is approved we will schedule an appointment with you to take your kitty home.
2nd Annual King Street Cats Easter 5k/12k on Sunday, April 20 at South Run Rec Center in Springfield, VA
Please join us on Easter morning for our second annual race hosted byBishops Events. Start your morning with a refreshing walk or run at South Run Rec Center in Springfield, VA. Please register via the Bishops' Events page.
Runners and walkers of ALL levels are welcome to come out and have fun and support the kitties. Everyone will receive a finisher's medal to celebrate their accomplishment!
You Helped Us Raise $54,000 for Our Cats!
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who cared, shared, and donated during the Spring2Action one-day, online fundraiser. It means the world to our volunteers knowing that we have supporters like you.
Together we raised $52,000 for King Street Cats and contributed to a total of $2.9 million for non-profit organizations in our community. We won an additional $2,100 in prize money and came first among all 193 participating non-profits for the amount of donors. That is a truly amazing achievement for our small rescue.
Your generosity will make it possible for our all-volunteer rescue that relies solely on private donations to continue to save, provide safe haven, and extraordinary veterinary care to cats and kittens until they find their forever homes.
A special thank you to our volunteers, Nicole Q, Alyson, Melissa, Kerry, Mary, Nicole O, Linda, Helen, Mary Beth, Patti, Donna, and Annabel who provided invaluable support for our Spring2Action campaign. We are forever grateful to our generous donors who gave $10,000 in matching grants and to Line + Nest for hosting our fundraising event!
Last, but not least, thanks to our friends at ACT for Alexandria who make Spring2Action possible.
Join KSC at the ALX Dog Walk
Who says cats and dogs can't get along?
Come visit King Street Cats at the Alexandria Dog Walk on Saturday, April 5 as we promote our mission to rescue and find forever homes for our kitty friends. You can join the walk (with or without a dog) for a 2-mile walk down Union Street, OR just come visit the Spring2ACTion Nonprofit Village in Oronoco Bay Park to see what KSC and our fellow Alexandria Nonprofits have to share about our participation in the 2025 Spring2ACTion campaign. We will be onsite from 7am-11am.
The event includes free coffee to the first 400 walkers with a mug! There will be a dog show, sustainability festival, healthy bake sale, music, family & kids games, a plastic art competition, and a photo booth. Visit https://alxdogwalk.com/ to learn more.
Line + Nest Fundraising Event
Still not sure how to participate in Spring2ACTion? Here’s a fun way to support King Street Cats and be a part of Giving Day.
We’re holding a Shop & Sip at Line + Nest in Old Town on Wednesday night, April 9th – Alexandria’s Giving Day. Join your fellow volunteers, friends, and others are welcome too.
Enjoy light refreshments, fun meeting up, and shopping for sustainable home items. There will be prize drawings every hour, featuring shop gift bags.
Most importantly, 20% of Sales will be donated to King Street Cats.
WHERE: 109 S. Fairfax Street, Alexandria 22314
WHEN: April 9th from 5:30 – 8:00 PM
KSC Cat Bed Sale
Our cat beds are hand-crocheted with love by our volunteers and are machine wash/dry. We also have organic cat nip toys for sale.
They make the purrfect Holiday gifts. Cats and small dogs love them :)
They are available for a donation of $25.00. All proceeds go to the love and care of our cats.
Where: Formerly Robcyns, Bradlee Shopping Center, Alexandria, VA22302
When: Saturday, December 7 from 11am-4pm
KSC Volunteer Thank You Party
We want to say a huge thank you to Nino and the staff at Osteria da Nino for hosting us and to the awesome Kay Houghton and Associates at Exp Realty whose generosity made this evening possible. We had a fabulous time.
It is because of the hard work and dedication of our volunteers that KSC has not only survived but thrived as an all-volunteer organization. Even during COVID, they never missed a beat and our daily shifts were covered. The cats were fed, medicated, and received all the TLC they deserve. Thank you for making a difference.
It goes without saying that along with our volunteers, it is our foster families, rescue partners, donors, and supporters who all make our rescue mission possible.
KSC Theater Night Fundraiser
We want to say a huge thanks to everyone who came out to support our Theater Night fundraiser – it was a huge hit! It was so wonderful to see old friends and catch up on KSC alums. We’re still calculating the numbers but looks like we raised over $20,000 for our rescue mission.
Thank you to the individuals and businesses who generously donated items to our event: Dr. Jerry Hinn, Dr. Juan Villar/Home Veterinary Care of NoVa, Radiance Yoga, Rocket Fizz, Barrel Oak Winery, Bastille Brasserie, Crooked Beat Records, Megan Delaney, The Garden, Great American Restaurant Group, Hard Times Cafe, Herend USA, Holistic Hair Studio, Jersey Mikes Subs, Line + Nest, Adele Lynn, Hillary Stiff, Susan Swain, Taqueria Poblano, Total Wine, Virginialicous, and White Lily Shoppe,
Our thanks go to volunteers who helped to make the evening a success by soliciting and/or donating items: Vivien, Alyson, Alberta, Peggy, Carol Anne, Patti, Soo-min, Allen, Helen, Melissa, Aaron, Kerry, and Hilary & George. Many thanks also to Lynne and Cindy for the delicious desserts.
Last but not least, thank you to our amazing volunteers who organized/staffed the event: Kerry, Melissa, Alyson, Patti, Nicole, Helen, Andrea, Meredith, Vivien, Donna, Carol Anne, Peggy, Alberta, Courtney, Gaelle, Laurie, Marissa, and Hilary & George.
You Helped Us Raise $63,000!
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who cared, shared, and donated during the Spring2Action one-day, online fundraiser. It means the world to our volunteers knowing that we have supporters like you.
Together we raised $63,000 for King Street Cats and contributed to a total of $2.9 million for non-profit organizations in our community. We won $2,500 in prize money and came first among all 188 participating non-profits for the amount of donors. That is a truly amazing achievement for our small rescue.
Your generosity will make it possible for our all-volunteer rescue that relies solely on private donations to continue to save, provide safe haven, and extraordinary veterinary care to cats and kittens until they find their forever homes.
A special thank you to our volunteers, Melissa, Kerry, Mary, Nicole, Linda, Helen, Mary Beth, Patti, Andrea, and Meredith who provided invaluable support for our Spring2Action campaign. And we are forever grateful to our generous donors who gave $7,000 in matching grants!
Last, but not least, thanks to our friends at ACT for Alexandria who make Spring2Action possible.
KSC Easter 5K and 12K Race
We want to say a huge thanks to everyone who came out to support our inaugural 5K/12K on Easter Sunday. We had an amazing turnout of 124 walkers/runners who helped raise $600 for our rescue mission
Many thanks to our friends at Bishop's Events and to our amazing volunteer Kerry who organized the fabulous event
Stay tuned for information on our next run/walk
KSC Cat Bed Sale
Our cat beds are hand-crocheted with love by our volunteers and are machine wash/dry.
They are available for a donation of $25.00. All proceeds go to the love and care of our cats.
*We also have organic cat-nip toys that make great gifts!
Where:Robcyns, Bradlee Shopping Center, Alexandria, VA22302
When: Saturday, December 9 from 11am-4pm
Celebrating Our 20th Anniversary in Rescue
We invited our amazing volunteers to help us celebrate KSC’s official 20th Anniversary on November 18 and to thank them...
It is because of their hard work and dedication that KSC has not only survived but thrived as an all-volunteer organization. Even during COVID, they never missed a beat and our daily shifts were covered. The cats were fed, medicated, and received all the TLC they deserve. Thank you for making a difference.
We want to say a huge thank you to Nino and the staff at Osteria da Nino for hosting us tonight and to the awesome Kay Houghton & Associates whose generosity made this evening possible. We had a fabulous time
It goes without saying that along with our volunteers, it is our foster families, rescue partners, donors, and supporters who all make our rescue mission possible. And this Thanksgiving we are truly grateful for all of you.
Previous Happenings
2023
KSC Theater Night Fundraiser
We want to say a huge thanks to everyone who came out to support our Theater Night fundraiser – it was a huge hit! After a 3-year pandemic hiatus, it was so wonderful to see old friends and catch up on KSC alums. We’re still calculating the numbers but looks like we raised over $25,000 for our rescue mission.
Thank you to the individuals and businesses who generously donated items to our event: Dr. Jerry Hinn, Alexandria Pet Care, The Brew Shop, Dappers & Dolls, Enchanted Florist, Haute Dogs, Humming Bird Bar + Kitchen, Lost Boy Cider, Posh Pets, Radiance Yoga, Rocket Fizz, Tequila & Taco, Dr. Juan Villar/Home Veterinary Care of NoVa, and X-Tend Barre.
Our thanks go to volunteers who helped to make the evening a success by soliciting and/or donating items: Vivien, Alyson, Caryn, Alberta, Patti, Helen, Melissa, Hillary, Jessie, Kerry, Sabrena, Stevyn, and Hilary & George. Many thanks also to Lynne and Cindy for the delicious desserts.
Last but not least, thank you to our amazing volunteers who organized/staffed the event: Kerry, Melissa, Alyson, Patti, Nicole, Helen, Andrea, Meredith, Vivien, Donna, Carol Ann, Peggy, Laurie, Eden, Marissa, and Hilary & George.
You Helped Us Raise $65,000!
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who cared, shared, and donated during the Spring2Action one-day, online fundraiser. It means the world to our volunteers knowing that we have supporters like you. Together we raised an amazing $62,500 for King Street Cats and contributed to a total of $2.8 million for non-profit organizations in our community. We also won $2,500 in additional grants and prize money. Your generosity will make it possible for our all-volunteer rescue that relies solely on private donations to continue to save, provide safe haven, and extraordinary veterinary care to cats and kittens until they find their forever homes.
A special thank you to our volunteers, Michelle, Melissa, Kerry, Mary, Nicole, Linda, Helen, Mary Beth, Patti, Andrea, and Meredith who provided invaluable support for our Spring2Action campaign. And we are forever grateful to our generous donors who gave $10,000 in matching grants!
Last, but not least, thanks to our friends at ACT for Alexandria who make Spring2Action possible.
Lyles Crouch School Fundraising Event
We want to say a HUGE thanks to everyone who made the Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy Animal Welfare Benefit such an amazing success. The school raised $8,000 for King Street Cats and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
Thank you to Principal Dr. Zissios and everyone at Lyles Crouch. Thanks also to Kerry, Donna, Bob, and Micah who did a fabulous job representing KSC. You may have caught them on Fox News 5.
We're Back!
We're very happy to announce that we're cautiously starting to open our facility on Dove Street to visitors.
Please check out our Events page for information on our New Volunteer Orientations for caregivers and Open Adoptions pilot program!
2022
You Helped Us Raise $66,000!
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who cared, shared, and donated during the Spring2Action one-day, online fundraiser. It means the world to our volunteers knowing that we have supporters like you.
Together we raised an amazing $64,000 for King Street Cats and contributed to a total of $2.6 million for 172 non-profit organizations in our community. We also won $2,000 in additional grants and prize money.
Your generosity will make it possible for our all-volunteer rescue that relies solely on private donations to continue to save, provide safe haven, and extraordinary veterinary care to cats and kittens until they find their forever homes.
A special thank you to our volunteers, Michelle, Melissa, Kerry, Mary, Nicole, Linda, Helen, Mary Beth, Patti, Andrea, and Meredith who provided invaluable support for our Spring2Action campaign. And we are forever grateful to our generous donors who gave $8,000 in matching grants!
Last, but not least, thanks to our friends at ACT for Alexandria who make Spring2Action possible.
Northern Virginia Magazine Best of 2022 Award
We were thrilled to be included in Northern Virginia Magazine’s 2022 Best Pet Care awards in October!
A huge thank you to everyone who voted for King Street Cats as one of the Best Pet Shelters/Rescues. As you know, we remain a small, all-volunteer organization and it's wonderful to have our rescue work recognized.
We share this award with our amazing volunteers, fosterers, rescue partners, donors, and supporters. Without you, none of this would be possible.
KSC Cat Bed Sale
Due to popular demand, we're holding another sale of our famous cat beds!
Where:Robcyns, Bradlee Shopping Center, Alexandria, VA22302
When: Saturday, April 23 from 11am-4pm
The beds are hand-crocheted with love by our volunteers and are machine wash/dry.
They are available for a donation of $25.00. All proceeds go to the care of our cats.
*We also have organic cat-nip toys that make great gifts!
2021
Together We Raised Over $64,000 for KSC!
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who cared, shared, and donated during the Spring2Action one-day, online fundraiser. It means the world to our volunteers knowing that we have supporters like you -- especially during these trying times.
Together we raised an amazing $62,540 for King Street Cats and contributed to a total of $2.4 million for 156 non-profit organizations in our community. We also won $2,000 in additional grants and prize money.
Your generosity will make it possible for our all-volunteer rescue that relies solely on private donations to continue to save, provide safe haven, and extraordinary veterinary care to cats and kittens until they find their forever homes -- during the pandemic and beyond!
A special thank you to our volunteers, Michelle, Melissa, Kerry, Mary, Nicole, Linda, Mary Beth, Patti, and Meredith who provided invaluable support for our Spring2Action campaign. And we are forever grateful to our generous donors who gave $4,000 in matching grants!
Last, but not least, thanks to our friends at ACT for Alexandria who make Spring2Action possible.
2020
Thank You Petco Foundation
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Petco Foundation for awarding King Street Cats a $3,000 grant.
A huge thanks also to George E., who so kindly applies for the grants on our behalf.
Our cats and kittens truly appreciate all your support!
You Helped Us Raise $54,000!
Words cannot express how grateful we are. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who cared, shared, and donated during the April 15 one day, online fundraiser Spring2Action.
Your generosity will make it possible for our all-volunteer rescue that relies solely on private donations to save, provide safe haven, and extraordinary veterinary care to more than 350 cats and kittens until they find their forever homes in 2020. KSC won an extra $2,500 in grant money and prizes and placed First in Most Donors!
It is truly heartwarming that, even as we face these uncertain times, our community managed to spread a little kindness and raised a total of $2.4 million for 156 non-profits!
A special thanks to volunteers Melissa, Kerry, Nicole, Mary, Helen, Sue, Mary Beth, and Meredith who provided invaluable support for our Spring2Action campaign. And especially to our very generous donor who gave a $2,000 matching grant!
Last but not least, thanks to Brandi our friends at ACT for Alexandria who make Spring2Action possible.
2019
KSC Pet Bed Holiday Event
Our famous pet beds will be available at Petvalu (Bradlee Shopping Center) just in time for the Holidays...they make great gifts!
When: Sat, Dec 7 from 12pm-4pm AND Sat, Dec 14 from 12pm-4pm
Adoption Pledge in Honor of Black Cat Day
It's time for our third adoption pledge of 2019! In honor of Black Cat Appreciation Day on August 17, King Street Cats' adoption pledge theme for August is black cats. This year, KSC alum Winky from St. Croix urges you to not overlook all the black cats out there looking for homes. Winky recently lost her feline "brother" Zeke whom she adored from the first day she met. In return, Winky and the rest of her human family were given companionship and protection from a truly loyal cat.
Therefore, in honor of Black Cat Appreciation Day, if you would like to make a pledge for every black cat that is adopted from KSC in the month of August, all you need to do is wait until the first week of September when we announce how many black cats have been adopted and then you can send a check or pay online via Paypal.
There is no need to email KSC to say that you are pledging for the month, but you are welcome to post a comment on our Facebook page to show your love for black cats, share a picture of your own black cat, and encourage others to make a pledge and even adopt a black cat companion. Winky says thank you for all your support of KSC's rescue efforts, particularly of black cats this month!
Update: Scooby, Sambucca, Amaretto and Diamond all found their forever homes!
Another Fabulous Evening at the Little Theater
Our heartfelt thanks to the Little Theatre of Alexandria for hosting us and to everyone who came out to support our 13th Annual Theater Night Fundraiser on Friday, July 26. Thanks especially to volunteers Alyson, Patti, Kerry, Melissa, Vivien, Helen, and Nicole who did an amazing job organizing the fundraiser. And to our awesome volunteers Andrea, Hilary, George, Maggie, Donna, Bob, Alan, Katie, Melissa L, Katherine, Elie, Meredith, Mary Beth, Susan Z, Sabrena, Sandy, Lisa, Jove, and Eva who staffed the event. A special thanks also to Kerry, Liz, and Sabrena who worked so hard to get silent auction and raffle donations, and to all those volunteers who also solicited and donated items. And last, but certainly not least, to Lynne and Cindy for the fabulous desserts!
The event raised more than $26,000 of which 100% will go to the care of King Street's cats and kittens. We want to take this opportunity to thank the local businesses that helped us cater the event: Primo Family Restaurant, Safeway, and Giant. And to the Enchanted Florist for the beautiful floral arrangements.
Thanks also to those individuals and businesses that kindly donated silent auction and raffle items: Bluprint Chocaletiers, Kuts by Kat, Radiance Yoga, Fort Hunt Animal Hospital, Hayfield Animal Hospital, Barrel Oak Winery, The Backcare Center, 50 West Winery, Alexandria Restaurant Partners, Andrea's Wreaths and Crafts, Blown Salon, The Carlyle Club, La Fromagerie, Sunset Hills Winery, Tempo, Whiskey and Oyster, and Sportrock. And to Dr. Joyce Paulk, Vivien Bacon, Liz Hammond Williams, Mary Beth Corrigan, Alyson Burgess, Amanda Barton-Epple, Patti Gross, Doug Larson, Helen Liu, Melissa Murphy, Kerry Whitlock, Nicole Oandasan, Sabrena Yedo, Susan Zahn, Sandy Kozel, Andrea Cerino, Melissa Lee, Donna Eisenmthe Kuhmerker Family, and Hillary Chin and George Kampstra.
Save the date for our 14th Annual Theater Night Fundraiser on Friday, July 24th and the musical will be "Sister Act"!
You Helped Us Raise $65,500!
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who cared, shared and donated during the April 10 one day, online fundraiser Spring2Action.
Your generosity will make it possible for our all-volunteer rescue that relies solely on private donations to save, provide safe haven, and extraordinary veterinary care to more than 400 cats and kittens until they find their forever homes in 2019. KSC won an extra $3,500 in grant money and prizes and placed:
2nd on “Most Dollars"
3rd on "Most Donors"
Together we raised an amazing $62,000
With the extra grant money that is $65,500 for our cats!
A special thanks to volunteers Melissa, Kerry, Nicole, Mary, Helen, Sue, Mary Beth, Julie, and Meredith who provided invaluable support for our Spring2Action campaign. And especially to our very generous donors who gave $7,000 in matching grants!
Last but not least, thanks to our friends at ACT for Alexandria who make Spring2Action possible.
CatVideoFest Partners with King Street Cats!
CatVideoFest returns to the AFI in Silver Spring on the weekend of March 29: bigger, brighter and more paw-some than ever!
Curated by award-winning Seattle-based filmmaker Will Braden (HENRI, LE CHAT NOIR), CatVideoFest is a compilation of the latest and best cat videos. CatVideoFest is a joyous communal experience, only available in theaters — join us for more than an hour of nonstop cuteness and bond with your fellow feline fanatics.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit King Street Cats! You can see showtimes and purchase your tickets here.
And read what the UK's BBC has to say about this cultural phenomenon!
First Bi-Monthly Adoption Pledge of 2019
For our first Adoption Pledge in February 2019, we are focusing on "bonded pairs" to coincide with Valentine's Day. Thanks again to everyone who supports KSC via our adotion pledges; and to volunteers Julie and Sue who spearhead them.
What are "Bi-Monthly Adoption Pledges?" At the end of February we will let you know via social media how many of our "bonded pairs" were adopted during the month. You can then donate in their honor (or in honor/memory of bonded pairs special to you). You can make the donation via our website or via check to KSC.
Thank you for all your support for KSC. Without you, we quite simply could not continue our rescue work.
Update: Huey and Latte, Gary and Gilroy, Sweet Pea and Boo, and Lincoln and Salsa found their forever homes!
Thank You for a Wonderful Evening
Our heartfelt thanks goes to the Little Theatre of Alexandria and everyone who came out to support our 12th Annual Theater Night Fundraiser on Friday, July 20. Thanks especially to volunteers Vivien, Helen, Alyson, Patti, Kerry, Melissa, and Nicole who did an amazing job organizing the fundraiser. And to our awesome volunteers Andrea, Hilary and George, Maggie, Donna and Bob, Alan, Lorraine, Dan, Melissa L, Katherine, Tess, Elie, Alex, Cindy, Susan Z, Susan B and Sandy who staffed the event. A special thanks also to Kerry and LIz who worked so hard to get silent auction and raffle donations, and to all those volunteers who also solicited and donated items. And last, but certainly not least, to Lynne and Cindy for the fabulous desserts!
The event raised close to $22,000, of which 100% will go to the care of King Street's cats and kittens.
We want to take this opportunity to thank the local businesses that helped us cater the event: On Tap, Primo Family Restaurant, Lena's Wood-fired Pizza and Tap, Safeway, Wegmans, and Giant. And to the Enchanted Florist for the beautiful floral arrangements.
Thanks also to those individuals and businesses that kindly donated silent auction and raffle items: The Washington Nationals, Bluprint Chocaletiers, Adara Spa, Escape Room Live, Scramble, KutsbyKat, Radiance Yoga, Fountains Day Spa, DC Design Tours, Discover Alexandria, Comfort One Shoes, Honest Soul Yoga, The Worx by Maia Fitness, Barrel Oak Winery, Hillbrook Inn, Pilates Proworks, London Bob Hair Design, and The Backcare Center. And to Dr Jerry Hinn, Dr Joyce Paulk, Ruth Wert, Amy Minniti, Mary Beth Corrigan, Alyson Burgess, Amanda Barton-Epple, Patti Gross, Julie Hutchins, the Kuhmerker Family, and Hillary Chin and George Kampstra.
Save the date for our 13th Annual Theater Night Fundraiser next year on Friday, July 26 2019. The musical production will be "The Producers."
2018
KSC's Famous Cat Beds Available for the Holidays!
Are you looking for the purrfect present for the cat lover in your life? How about a KSC cat bed? Hand crocheted by our volunteers they are machine wash/dry and cat approved by felines as far afield as the UK!
We will have a selection of the beds available at Petvalu, Bradlee shopping Center on Sat, Dec 1, Sat, Dec 8 and Sat, Dec 15 from 11am-4pm.
We will also have a selection of cat nip fish that make great stocking stuffers for your Best Feline Friends.
100% of the donations go to the care of our cats!
Thank you Stone Hill Middle School
We want to say a huge thank you to the students at Stone Hill Middle School in Ashburn, VA and their art teacher Ms Welty who chose KSC as the recipient of a $300 donation from their 3rd Annual Art for Animals Benefit.
In spring 2018, the 6th grade art students researched various ways artists contribute to society and use their art for social change. One particular artist they studied was Mark Barone, who is best known for a series of paintings commemorating the 5,500 dogs who were sadly euthanized in shelters across the US. Based on their research the students were asked to create animal prints, which they then displayed and sold to raise money to donate to local animal groups. KSC is proud and humbled to be among the recipients.
If you would like to learn more about Mark Barone and the project, there is a PBS documentary that features Ms Welty and her students here:https://anactofdog.org
Kittens and Shoes...What Could be Better?!
A huge thanks to everyone who came out to see us at Comfort One shoes in Old Town on Saturday, Sep 1. It was so nice of Kristi and everyone at the store to host us.
Thanks also to volunteers Alan and Kelly for accompanying our kittens. And especially to volunteer Kerry for organizing and staffing the event.
We'll keep you posted on possible future events at Comfort One shoes!
Wags N' Whiskers 2018
A huge thanks to everyone who came out to support KSC at the Wags N' Whiskers event in Shirlington. We raised a record $1,223 for our cats and made many new friends. Many thanks to volunteers Patti, Andrea, Melissa, Susan Z, Katrina, Brandi, Margo, Sarah, Claire, Cheryl, Bill, Alan and Elizabeth for staffing our booth.
Thanks especially to our "crafty" volunteers for making the beds and other items on sale: Elizabeth, Lorraine, Melissa, Brandi, and Robyn. And thanks to volunteer Mary for getting the KSC T-shirts printed and mailed to us!
And, last but not least, to Dodger, Estella and Crookshank who accompanied us and did a fine job as KSC Ambassadors
Adoption Pledge in Celebration of Black Cats
For our third "Adoption Pledge" of 2018 we are honoring lucky black cats!
If you would like to make a pledge for black cats and kittens adopted in August, all you need to do is wait for an update on how many were adopted in the first week of September and then donate online via our website or mail a check to KSC.
Thank you to volunteers Julie and Sue who spearhead our bi-monthly adoption pledges and for all your continued support for our rescue mission.
We simply could not save these precious lives without YOU!
UPDATE: 5 lucky black cats found their forever homes in August!
Thank You Altar'd State
We want to say a HUGE thanks to Autumn, Jessica, and all our friends at the Altar’d State store at Tysons.
They chose KSC as their charity for donations in April and raised close to $4,000 for KSC!
We cannot tell you how much that means to a small rescue like ours that relies solely on private donations!
Tokyo and Abe were on-hand to greet our visitors when they came to drop off the check :)
Adoption Pledge in Honor of Mother's Day!
For our second "Adoption Pledge" of 2018 we are honoring moms and their kittens!
Each "Kitten Season," KSC rescues around 180 moms and/or kittens and our #fabulousfoster parents keep them safe and healthy until they are ready to find their forever homes.
If you would like to make a pledge for moms and/or kittens adopted in May, all you need to do is wait for an update on how many were adopted in the first week of June and then donate online via our website or mail a check to KSC.
Thank you to volunteers Julie and Sue who spearhead our bi-monthly adoption pledges and for all your continued support for our rescue mission.
We simply could not save these precious lives without YOU!
UPDATE: Firework and Sparker found their forever home!
Thank you!
You Helped Us Raise $57K
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who cared, shared and donated during the April 25 one day, online fundraiser Spring2Action. Your generosity will make it possible for our all-volunteer rescue that relies solely on private donations to save, provide safe haven, and extraordinary veterinary care to more than 350 cats and kittens until they find their forever homes in 2018. KSC won an extra $3,500 in grant money and prizes and placed:
2nd on “Most Donors" leader board
3rd on "Most Dollars" leader board
Together we raised an amazing $54,000
With the extra grant money that is $57,500 for our cats!
A special thanks to volunteers Melissa, Mary, Helen, Nicole, Sue D, and Mary Beth who provided invaluable support for our Spring2Action campaign. And to a very generous donor who gave us a $5,000 matching grant!
Last but not least, thanks to Brandi Yee and our friends at Action Alexandria who make Spring2Action possible.
You’re Invited: Alexandria Love Your Pet Day Block Party
We are excited to participate in this fun community event and invite you to join us!
Taking place Sunday, April 29th from 11am to 2pm, it will feature food trucks, demos, kids’ entertainment, vendors and more – fun for the whole family, leashed pets welcomed!
KSC cat beds will be available for purchase!
The event kick-off will be hosted by local vet celebrity, Dr. Katy Nelson, with Mayor Allison Silberberg invited to deliver the official proclamation in the Wholistic Hound Academy parking lot (18 Roth St) with attendee parking across Duke St in the Bishop Ireton HS lower lot. Attendees will then head along the block party route where they can interact with local vendors and non-profit organizations, participate in a variety of demos, complete event passports in exchange for gift bags, help kids ‘adopt-a-stuffed-pet’ from the AWLA, and more! A full event schedule will feature dog freestyle dancing, K-9 scent detection, holistic healing tips and more!
We hope to see you there! For more information, like the event page at: facebook.com/alexandrialoveyourpetday/
Lyles-Crouch Fundraiser for Alexandria's Animals
Our friends at Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy are holding their 5th Annual Student Talent Show to benefit King Street Cats and the AWLA!
When: Tuesday, April 17 at 6:00pm Where: 530 S. St Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA22314
Event Admission fee: $5/person or $20/family
You can also purchase your Living or In Loving Memory ads for the 2018 Animal Benefit program. Please contact lylescrouch@alexandriaanimals.org for details about placing the ads.
Adoption Pledge in Honor of KSC alum Mr. T
We have a very special first "Adoption Pledge" for 2018. Not only are we celebrating the adoptions of "special needs" cats but we are also honoring the memory of beloved KSC alum Mr. T.
And, we are very happy to announce his long-term foster mom has already pledged a matching donation of $500 in honor of Mr.T!
So...all you need to do is pledge to donate for every special needs KSC cat adopted in February -- or in Mr. T's memory or the memory of a special needs cat -- and every dollar you donate will be doubled up to $500!
We will update you in March regarding how many cats and kittens found their forever homes, so you can then donate your pledge online via our website or by mailing a check.
Thank you to volunteers Julie and Sue who spearhead our bi-monthly adoption pledges and for all your continued support for our rescue mission.
We simply could not save these precious lives without YOU!
UPDATE: Percival, Dickens, and Marcel all found their forever homes in February!
2017
KSC Holiday Cat Bed Sale
The "Best Cat Beds in Town" are back for a special Holiday sale. They make great Holiday gifts!
Many thanks to our friends at Petvalu for hosting, and to volunteers Lissa and Dave for staffing our event.
Where: Petvalu at Bradlee Shopping Center, Alexandria When: Sat, Dec 2nd from 1pm until stocks last
These awesome beds are hand-crocheted by our volunteers and are machine wash/dry.
100% of the proceeds go to the care of our cats.
Come early as stocks are limited and these beds sell out fast!
Adoption Pledge in Honor of KSC alum Ernie
We have a very special "Adoption Pledge" month for October. Not only are we celebrating the adoptions of orange cats but we are also honoring the memory of beloved KSC alum Ernie.
A very generous supporter has already pledged a matching donation of $1,000 in honor of Ernie!
So...all you need to do is pledge to donate for every orange KSC cat adopted in October -- or in Ernie's memory or the memory of a special orange cat -- and every dollar you donate will be doubled up to $1,000!
We will update you in November regarding how many orange cats and kittens found their forever homes, so you can then donate your pledge online via our website or by mailing a check.
Thank you to volunteers Julie and Sue who spearhead our bi-monthly adoption pledges and for all your continued support for our rescue mission. We simply could not save these precious lives without YOU!
UPDATE: 6 orange cats were adopted in October!
St. Croix Animal Shelter Devastated by Hurricane Maria
We have an important update to share with you on our friends St. Croix Animal Welfare Center who suffered greatly in the wake of Hurricane Maria. We are saddened to report the shelter sustained severe damage, and the cat and puppy areas are gone completely. They are currently unable to operate as an animal shelter but are planning to reopen a low-cost clinic in a safer location.
Fortunately, more than 300 of the animals were evacuated before the hurricane hit but there are animals still in foster homes and living on the island in dire need of help. If you are interested in helping, please click on the link below or visit here.
As many of you know KSC has been partnering with St Croix since 2009. So far we've helped rescue and find forever homes for around 90 cats and kittens from the island. It all began when volunteer Allie P. participated in a conference on St Croix and returned with the first kitty, Whisper. Since then a number of our volunteers and supporters have visited the island--not only for a vacation but also so they could bring back cats and kittens.
We are in contact with the shelter staff and will keep you updated as they let us know how best we can help moving forward.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt!
Looking for a fun activity that combines solving clues, walking around lovely Old Town Alexandria with friends, and helping cute furry animals?
Then join our friends for the first-ever NoVa Bar Trivia Players scavenger hunt on Saturday, Oct 28th from 1:45pm-5:30pm. Bring a team of four with you, or make new friends on the spot when you arrive. Wear your Halloween costume, if you'd like, and we can grab drinks in Old Town afterwards.
In order to participate, you must donate $5 (or more, if you'd like) to King Street Cats, the only cat-exclusive, no-kill rescue facility in Alexandria. KSC is 100% volunteer-run and relies solely on private donations. With no paid staff, every dollar donated goes to the welfare of their cats!
To ensure your spot at the scavenger hunt click below or visit here:
Limited to 50 people. Spaces are going fast!
Many thanks to volunteer Stevyn and Debra for organizing this event to help benefit KSC!
Yoga with Kittens!
Many thanks to our friends at Ease Yoga & Cafe in Del Ray who invited KSC to participate in some low-key yoga and lots of kitten cuddling at Cats on Mats on September 16.
Thanks also to our fabulous foster families for bringing their kittens to the event and to volunteers Patti, Andrea, and Melissa for helping them with their yoga poses. Last but not least, thanks to all our volunteers and supporters who participated in this fun event!
The sold-out event was a huge sucess and we raised over $400 for KSC kitties.
Stay tuned for details on future Cats on Mats yoga sessions!
How You Can Help Animals Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
Our hearts go out to all the people suffering in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. We know many of you are looking for ways to help the people and animals affected.
Our rescue partner Best Friends Animal Society has dispatched its world-renowned rescue team to Texas. To donate and follow their progress in this massive rescue effort, please visit here.
We also know the ASPCA, Humane Society, Jackson Galaxy Foundation, and others are on-the-ground and/or looking for donations and support, so please also check out their respective websites:
A huge thanks to everyone who came out to support us at Wags N' Whiskers 2017. It was our most successful event to date, raising more than $1,000 for our kitties!
Thanks to the volunteers who helped organize and/or staff the event: Melissa, Andrea, Maggie, Patti, Susan, Stevyn, Rachel, Roz, Zeina, Arielle, Julie, Cheryl and Bill, Alberta, and Laura. Last but certainly not least thanks to Elizabeth and Robyn for the awesome cat beds & cat nip fish!
The 10th Annual Wags n' Whiskers featured 65+ onsite exhibitors ranging from pet services and accessories to onsite adoptions. In addition to the onsite exhibitors, Wags n’ Whiskers hosts pet photos ($5), live music, and children’s activities such as face painting, balloon art, strolling entertainment and more!For details please visit here.
Bi-Monthly Pledge Celebrating Black Cats!
For our third bi-monthly adoption pledge of 2017, we are celebrating Black Cat Adoption Month!
If you would like to make a pledge for every black cat or kitten that is adopted in August, all you need to do is wait until the first week of September, when we announce how many have been born; then you can send a check or pay online via Paypal.
There is no need to email KSC to say that you are pledging for the month, but you are welcome to post a comment on our Facebook page to encourage others to pledge. A plegde would make a great gift for someone you know!
Thank you for all your continued support for our rescue mission. We simply could not save these precious lives without YOU!
UPDATE: 10 lucky black cats found their forever homes in August!
Thank You for a Wonderful Evening!
Our heartfelt thanks goes to the Little Theatre of Alexandria and everyone who helped to organize and/or came out to support our 11th Annual Theater Night Fundraiser on Friday, July 21. Thanks especially to volunteers Alyson, Patti, Mary, Vivien, Nicole, Helen, Melissa, Elie, Tess, Alex, Andrea, Katherine, Donna, Bob, Dan, Maggie, Jovi, Melissa L, Kathy, Cindy, Lynne, Susan Z, Sandy, Alan, Bonnie, Lorraine, Liz, and Mary Beth.
The event was our most successful to date and raised close to $24,000, of which 100% will go to the care of King Street's cats and kittens.
Many thanks goes to the local businesses that helped us cater the event: On Tap, Bittersweet, Primo Family Restaurant, Safeway, Wegmans, Harris Teeter, and Giant. And to volunteers Lynne and Cindy who made the beautiful selection of desserts. We also want to express our gratitude to Nicole who designed and produced the awesome cat ornaments, and to all those who so beautifully decorated the giving trees.
And, last but certainly not least, our thanks to those individuals and businesses that kindly donated silent auction and raffle items: The Washington Nationals, Lawrence Miller Jewelers, Greendale Golf Course, Holistic Touch, Thanida Thai Restaurant, Haute Dog & Fries, Framebridge Inc, Flight Trampoline Park, Sensazao Dance Studio, The Backcare Center, Serendipity Wellness Studio, Muse Paint Bar, 532 Yoga, Paradise Springs Winery, GoldStar.com and GalleryFoods.com. And to Nancy Bocskor, Dr Joyce Paulk, Amy Minniti, Amanda Barton-Epple, Hilary Stiff, Emily Nelson, Abigail Hughes, Liz Hammond, Alaina Wichner, the Kuhmerker Family, Hillary Chin and George Kampstra, Evelyn Cubias, Megan Cubias, Ruth Wert, Helen Liu.
Save the date for our next year: Friday, July 20 2017 and the musical production will be Jesus Christ Superstar!
DC Green Festival and Petcurean Donation!
A huge thanks to everyone who came out and supported KSC at the Green Festivals. We raised around $700 for our kitties! Thanks to volunteers Mary and Dan, Maggie, Melissa M, Vivien, Patti, Melissa L, Cheryl and Bill, Stevyn, Alberta, Andrea, Hilary and George, May, Erica, Matt, Anne, Tess, Pamela, Taylor, Kara, Sue, Susan and Katherine. A special thanks to Helen for the awesome bath products, Elizabeth for the beautiful cat beds, Robyn for the cutest cat-nip toys and Melanie for the amazing cat gifts we were able to feature for donations. Thanks also to our friends at Green Festivals for inviting us!
In support of Green Festival Saves Lives Campaign, our friends at Petcurean ran a Charity Challenge and donated one pound of cat food for every Like we received on Facebook up to 500 pounds.Thanks to everyone who Liked and Shared on our respective Facebook pages, KSC will be taking delivery of 500 pounds of Petcurean's awesome organic, sustainably produced food!
We cannot tell you how much the donation means to our all-volunteer shelter that relies solely on private donations. The food will be enjoyed by KSC's kitties and will also be used to stock our Food Pantry. The pantry is aimed at keeping cats in their homes and is also used to help feed some of Alexandria's communit cats.
Bi-Monthly Pledge Honoring Moms
For our seond bi-monthly adoption pledge of 2017 we are celebrating Mother's Day! We're actually switching things up this month and inviting pledges for every kitten born to a KSC mom or rescued in May.
If you would like to make a pledge for every kitten that is born/rescued by KSC in May, all you need to do is wait until the first week of June, when we announce how many have been born; then you can send a check or pay online via Paypal.
There is no need to email KSC to say that you are pledging for the month, but you are welcome to post a comment on our Facebook page to encourage others to pledge. A pledge would also make a great gift for Mother's Day!
Thank you for all your continued support for our rescue mission. We simply could not save these precious lives without YOU!
UPDATE: An amazing 50 kittens were born to KSC moms and/or rescued in May! Thank you for all your continued support for our kitties!
You Helped Us Raise $50K
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who cared, shared and donated during the April 5 one day, online fundraiser Spring2Action. Your generosity will make it possible for our all-volunteer rescue that relies solely on private donations to save, provide safe haven, and extraordinary veterinary care to more than 300 cats and kittens until they find their forever homes in 2017. KSC won an extra $2,000 in grant money and prizes and placed:
3rd on “Most Dollars" leader board
3rd on "Most Donors" leader board
Together we raised an amazing $50,000
With the extra grant money that is $52,000 for our cats!
A special thanks to volunteers Melissa M, Mary K, Helen L, Nicole O, Sue D, Bonnie T, Lorraine R, Laurie W, Donna, Joyce, Katrina, Sue C, Lori, Claudia W, and Lissa E who provided invaluable support for our Spring2Action campaign. And to volunteer Lisa V who led her own Free Action Fundraiser for KSC as well as two very generous donors who gave a total of $11,500 in matching grants!
Thanks also to our wonderful Partners in Rescue:The Dog Park and Killer ESP cafe on King Street who hosted us all day in Old Town to help us raise funds. And a shout out to the KSC cats who came out to help raise $$: Natsuno, Luna, Benton and Bella.
Last but not least, thanks to John Porter, Brandi Yee and Pamela Larson at Action Alexandria who make Spring2Action possible.
Cats on Mats!
Many thanks to our friends at Ease Yoga & Cafe in Del Ray who invited KSC to participate in some low-key yoga and lots of cat cuddling at Cats on Mats on April 1st. Thanks also to volunteer Mary Beth C. for organizing the event, Melissa and Patti for helping herd the cats, and all our volunteers and supporters who participated in this fun event!
The sold-out event was a huge sucess and we raised over $500 for KSC kitties.
Stay tuned for details on future Cats on Mats yoga sessions!
Guilt-Free Italian Food and Wine!
Good food, good wine and lots of people enjoying both helped raise $350 for King Street Cats at a wine tasting event at Union Street Publick House in Old Town Alexandria!
The event was sponsored by Courtier Enterprises and our good friends Rick and Barbara Raunswinder, who donated $10 of the cost of each ticket to KSC. Volunteer George E., was given the opportunity to showcase King Street Cats and the great work done by all involved, as well as to mention Spring2Action, and the benefits of donating to KSC on April 5.
As the wine flowed, and the conversation grew louder, the bills in the KSC donation box also grew larger, with a nice round $50 dollars collected to add to Courtier’s $300 contribution. We would like to thank Rick and Barbara, who have done KSC donation events in the past, for their continued support and friendship with the organization. And thanks also to volunteers George and Lissa and all our volunteers and supporters who attended the event.KSC Bed Sale at Craft Fair!
Our volunteers' talents were on display at the Franconia Moose Lodge craft show on Saturday as they raised more than $400 for our kitties!
Special thanks to Elizabeth S. and Robyn S. M. for the gorgeous crocheted beds and adorable organic catnip fish -- and thanks to Elizabeth S., Lori K., Sue C. and Mary K. and all the KSC volunteers who came out to support the event. It was a fun day!
And thanks to our friends at the Franconia Moose Family Center for including KSC.
KSC at the NBC Health and Fitness Expo!
A huge thanks to our friends at NBC4 and the Humane Rescue Alliance for inviting us to be a part of the #NBC4HEALTHEXPO.
Thanks also to our volunteers Vivien, Mary and Dan, Melissa, Maggie, Stevyn, Alan, Cathy, Hillary and George, Andrea, Della, Becky, Judy and Marie! Also to our Kitty Ambassadors Bennet and Bingley, Sweet Patch, Mary Lou, Dopey and Sneezy and Moo and Moo Moo.
2016
KSC Kicks Off CFC Campaign
Please join your fellow federal government workers who are making extraordinary things possible through their CFC donations. Support King Street Cats by making a contribution through the Combined Federal Campaign.
Is KSC going to be at your workplace CFC event? Check it out here.
Our CFC #39069. 100% of your contribution goes to the care of our cats. Thank you!
Thank you to "The Cat Jammers"
We want to say a huge thanks to our friends the "Cat Jammers" for putting on the benefit for KSC's special medical needs kitties last night.
Thanks also to Mary, Dan, Sue and their friends who turned up to support our cause! The $250 raised will be used to help
Randolph pay off his vet bill :)
Randolph's medical emergency resulted in an unexpected cost of $6,000.
We're happy to report Randoph is now on the mend but we have several other special needs cats awaiting help that got postponed because of Randolph's emergency.
Thanks for joining us at Wags N' Whiskers
Thanks to everyone who came out to support us at Wags N' Whiskers! Also to our wonderful volunteers who braved the heat: Mary Beth, Patti, Mary and Dan, Melissa, Vivien, Stevyn, Jason, Alan, Alberta, Amanda, Matthew and Erica, Arielle, Rachel, Alaina, Joan, and Karen. We raised over $700 for our kitties! Thanks also to Elizabeth and Michele who did an amazing job making all the gorgeous pet beds for sale at the event
Thank You for a Fabulous Evening
Little Theatre of Alexandria and everyone who helped to organize and/or came out to support our 10th Annual Theater Night Fundraiser on Tuesday, July 26. Thanks especially to volunteers Mary Beth C, Lisa F, Liz H, Helen L, Vivien B, Melissa M, Alyson B, Patti G, Mary & Dan K, Lee Ann S, Elie K, Becky M, Andrea C, Maggie S, Lorraine R, Susan B, Sharon H, Rebecca & Dakota K, Hilary C, George K, Rachel R, Meredith S, Alan S, Suzi P, Bonnie T and Nicole O.
The event was a huge success and raised more than $20,000, of which 100% will go to the care of King Street's cats and kittens. You can check out the photos of the event here.
Many thanks to the local businesses that helped us cater the event: On Tap, Bittersweet, Primo Family Restaurant, Springfield Houlihans, Safeway, Wegmans, Giant. And to volunteer Lynne K who made the beautiful selection of desserts. We also want to express our gratitude to The Enchanted Florist for the beautiful flower arrangement.
And, last but certainly not least our thanks to those individuals and businesses that kindly donated silent auction gifts: The Washington Nationals, Profeed, Lawrence Miller Jewelers, Manifested Harmony, Boomerang Boat Tours, McCormick and Schmicks, Hillbrook Inn, Time for a Walk, Nalls Produce, Refresh Yoga, Hooray for Books, Old Town Sport and Health, Heyreck, Barre Tech, Reunions, Arthur Murray Dance Studio, La Fromargerie, Your Life Energy, Greendale Golf Center, B&C Jewelers, Port City Brewery, Haute Dogs, Red Rocks, The Back Care Center, Murphy's Irish Pub, Hotel Monaco, Bobby McKees, Silver Parrott, Bishop Boutique, Escape Room Alexandria, Urban Accents, Holly, Wood and Vines, Bilbo Baggins, Old Towne Pet Resort, Nationals Dream Foundation, Kutsby Kat, Sugar House Day Spa, Martin's Herend Importers, Riverbend Bistro, Society Fair, Top Golf Alexandria.
Dr. Jerry Hinn, Elie Kutney, Amanda Barton-Epple, Patti Gross, Allie Philips, Lisa Velenovsky, Kuhmerker Family, Ruth Wert, Elizabeth Sampson, Helen Liu, Vivien Bacon, and Mary Beth Corrigan.
Save the date for our next year: Friday, July 21 2017 and the musical production will be Legally Blonde.
Thank You Dr Hinn and Hayfield Animal Hospital!
We want to say a huge thanks to Dr Hinn for his generous donation to KSC; and to Jennifer and all the wonderful staff at Hayfield Animal Hospital. We had a great time at their Community Day event and raised $400 for our cats!
Thanks also to KSC volunteers Melissa M, Mary K and Sue C for staffing the event. And especially to volunteer Elizabeth S. who made more of KSC's "best cat beds in town," which we were able to sell to help raise funds for KSC!
Are You Interested in Fostering for KSC?
Flowers are not the only things that bloom in Spring…its Kitten Season 2016 and we are looking for foster families. All you need is a spare room and TLC, we will provide the vetting and can give you the necessary food and other kittens supplies as well as ongoing support.
If you are interested, please attend one of our orientations. We can answer all your questions!
Check our event schedule for upcoming orientations. For details about fostering for KSC, visit here.
You Helped Us Raise $65K
Thanks to everyone who stepped up and made a difference in our community during the April 20 one day, online fundraiser Spring2Action. KSC had our most successful year yet! Your generosity will make it possible for KSC to rescue, provide safe haven, and extraordinary veterinary care to more than 330 cats and kittens until they find their forever homes in 2016. KSC won an extra $3,100 in grant money and prizes and placed:
2d on “Most Dollars" leader board
4th on "Most Donors" leader board
Together we raised an amazing $63,000
With the extra grant money that is $66,000 for our cats!
A special thanks to our "Free Agent Fundraiser" teams led by our Caregivers and Adoption Counselors; KSC Board Members Vivien Bacon, Helen Liu, Dawn Latham, Alyson Burgess and Patricia Gross; and volunteer Lisa Velenovsky. Also to volunteers Melissa Murphy, Sue Dodge, Bonnie Turpen, Nicole Oandasan, Lorraine Refuto, Mary Kasmierski, Betsy Hennigan, Karen Barbuschak, Laurie Willshire, Megan Cubias, Mary Beth Corrigan, Helen Liu, Teri Fahsl, Della Bauserman, Melissa Nix, Carin Rhodes and Claudia Walne who provided invaluable support for our Spring2Action campaign.
And thanks also to our wonderful Partners in Rescue:The Dog Park and Starbucks on King Street who hosted us all day in their store in Old Town to help us raise funds. And to Mason Social for kindly hosting our evening event and putting on a special menu with part of the proceeds going to KSC.
Last but not least, thanks to John Porter, Brandi Yee and Kerrin Epstein at Action Alexandria who make Spring2Action possible.
KSC featured on WUSA-TV Channel 9's Great Day Washington
What a GREAT day it was for Bella and Bandit as they made their debut on WUSA-TV Channel 9's GREAT DAY WASHINGTON! KSC volunteers Alyson B. and Lisa V. escorted our stars and joined hosts Chris Leary and Markette Sheppard to talk about King Street Cats and all the wonderful things we do! We are sure proud of our stars -- watch for yourself:
Join ResQwalk: You get fit and our cats get funds
It's not too late for that New Year resolution to get fit. Every step you take could help raise $$ for King Street Cats.
Simply download the ResQwalk app and select King Street Cats, start the app, and go for a walk, treadmill, run or participate in any other activity that can be measured by GPS and involves a speed of less than 14 mph. KSC will be eligible for a percentage of funds donated by corporate sponsors to ResQwalk every month!
Join us for the KSC Walking Club's inaugural ResQwalk on Thursday, March 31 at 6:30pm. We'll meet in the Lyles Crouch school parking lot and go for about a 2-mile walk, with a pit stop at a local coffee shop to rest your paws. No registration necessary.
For more information check out the ResQwalk website KSC has officially partnered with ResQwalk -- a free mobile app dedicated to helping animal welfare organizations raise money! As a ResQpartner, we will be eligible to receive cash and additional resources donated by ResQwalk's generous corporate sponsors. At the beginning of each month, ResQwalk will let users know the cash available and at the end of each month, the ResQpool will be proportionally distributed amongst the animal welfare organizations on the app.
You get fit and our cats get funds all for free.
2015
2015: Year in Review
Thank You for a Fabulous Evening
Thanks to the Little Theatre of Alexandria and everyone who helped to organize and/or came out to support our 9th Annual Theater Night Fundraiser on Friday, July 24. Thanks especially to volunteers Mary Beth C, Lisa F, Denise M, Helen L, Vivien B, Melissa M, Alyson B, Patti G, Mary & Dan K, Lee Ann S, Elie K, Unni, Becky M, Alberta F, Karen B, Maggie S, Jane and Tom K, Lorraine R, Elizabeth S, Susan B, Sharon H, Rebecca K, Claudia W, Hilary C, George K, and Heather S.
The event was a huge success and raised close to $22,000, of which 100% will go to the care of King Street's cats and kittens. You can check out the photos of the event here.
We would first like to thank our corporate sponsor, Doggywalker.com. Thank you for all your continued support for our rescue efforts.
Also, thanks to the local businesses that helped us cater the event: On Tap, Au Domaine, Tango Pastry, Primo Pizza, Democracy Vineyard, and Giant.
And, last but certainly not least our thanks to those individuals and businesses that kindly donated silent auction gifts: The Washington Nationals, Profeed, Au Domaine, Lawrence Miller Jewelers, Manifested Harmony, Reunions, Monroe’s, A La Lucia, Buzz Bakery, Boulevard Woodgrill, Royal Thai Restaurant, Casa Felipe, Sand & Steel Fitness, Sports & Health, Dogma, Old Towne Pet Resort, The Little Washington Winery, Alexandria Symphony Orchestra,The Enchanted Florist, PF Chiang’s, Haute Dogs & Fries, Sugar Shack, Union Street Pub, Casa De Spa, Neal’s Yard Remedies, Trader Joe’s, Style Dial, Michael Anthony Salon, La Tasca, Murphy’s Irish Pub, Olio Tasting Room, Casal’s Salon & Spa, Solace, Sweet Fire Donna’s, Bonefish Gril, La Fromagerie, Mason Social, Red Door Spa, Red Rocks and Tempo Restaurant.
Hillary Stiff, Karen Carroll, Jerry Wright, Helen Liu, Julie Vu, Vivien Bacon, Amy Inlander Minniti, Alan Steinberg, Emily Nelson, Mary Kasmeriski, Mary Beth Corrigan, Lorraine Refuto, Elizabeth Sampson, Abigail Hughes, Betsey Henningan, Allie Phillips, Bonnie Turpen, Lynne Kuhmerker, Patti Gross, Melissa Murphy, Alyson Burgess, Dawn Latham, Elizabeth Hammond, Lisa Velenovsky, Jacky Cushing, Lisa Fues, Elie Kutney, Alberta Frost, Jane King, Ruth Wert, Randi Cohen Coblenz, Sharon Hurley, Christy Monaco, Laura Wert, and Rebecca Kirsch.
Save the date for our next year: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 and the production will be West Side Story.
Thank You to NOVA Studio Students
KSC would like to thank Assistant Dean Lisa Hill and the students at NOVA Studio on the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. They have been helping KSC with a branding and marketing design project, including a new KSC logo, a T-shirt design, and KSC greeting cards...stay tuned for details on those.
In particular, we would like to thank students Ngozi Urama and Greg Malouff (pictured), who are designers for NOVA Studio and created the designs we chose from a group of amazing ideas the students came up with. NOVA Studio is a service-learning initiative that provides pro bono graphic and interactive design services for community based, educational and governmental organizations in Northern Virginia. Contact Lisa Hill at ehill@nvcc.edu for more information.
2014
2014: Year in Review
KSC Participates in the CFC Campaign
Thanks to all our federal government employee friends who include King Street Cats in their Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). With no paid staff, every dollar you donated goes to the care of our cats.
If you would like to include KSC in your CFC, our number is: 39069.
Thanks for all your support and watch out for us as we will be at several USG locations during the CFC campaign.
"What About Me?" Adoption Campaign 2014/15
King Street Cats' nationally recognized "What About Me?" adoption campaign shines a light on our senior, shy, and long-term residents.
During October and November, any "What About Me?" cats who find their homes will be at the special adoption rate of $65.
Please click on the poster to see our WAM cats. Some are in foster homes, so please email: contact@kingstreetcats.org if you would like to meet one of these very special cats.
Thank You for a Fabulous Evening
Thanks to everyone who helped to organize and/or came out to support our 8th Annual Theater Night Fundraiser on Tuesday, August 5. The sold-out event was a huge success and raised close to $22,000, of which 100% will go to the care of King Street's cats and kittens.
We want to thank The Happy Tart who provided the wonderful desserts.
Also thanks to those individuals and businesses who kindly donated silent auction gifts:
Alexandria Symphony, Chris Appel, The Back Center, Millie Bobitt, Shelton Brown, Doggywalker.com, Dogma Dog Bakery and Boutique, The Dog Park, The Enchanted Florist, Alberta Frost, Ruth Wert, Lynn Kuhmerker, Teri Fahsl, Elie Kutney, Unni Jensen, La Porta's, Laurence Miller Jewelrs, Manifested Harmony, Monroe's, Murphy's Irish Pub, Naked Mountain Winery, Old Town Coffee, Tea and Spice, Potomac Riverboat Cruises, Profeed, The Wag Pack, Washington Nationals Dream Foundation, The Washington Nationals , The Goodstone Inn, and the Hunter's Head Tavern.
Save the date for next year…our 9th Annual Theater Night Fundraiser is on Friday, July 17 2015 and the musical is "In The Heights," winner of 4 Tony Awards including “Best Musical.”
Thank You "Cat Jammers"
What a Night - the music was fantastic - $728 raised.
A huge thanks to Nancy, Bob, and all the "Cat Jammers" for a great evening of music, friends, and fundraising at the Franconia Moose Lodge on June 5.
You Helped Us Raise $47K
Thanks to everyone who stepped up and made a difference in our community during the April 9 one day, online fundraiser Spring2Action. Your generosity will make it possible for KSC to rescue, provide safe haven, and the necessary veterinary care to more than 300 cats and kittens until they find their forever homes in 2014. KSC won an extra $600 in grant money and prizes and placed:
4th on “Most Dollars" leader board
6th on "Most Donors" leader board
Together we raised an amazing $46,892
A special thanks to our "Free Agent Fundraiser" teams led by volunteers Linda Bean, Lisa Velenovsky, Jane King, and KSC Board Members Vivien Bacon, Helen Liu, Dawn Latham, Alyson Burgess and Patricia Gross. Also to volunteers Melissa Murphy, Sue Dodge, Bonnie Turpen, Lorraine Refuto, Lissa Elliott, Claudia W., Mary Beth Corrigan, Teri Fahsl and Patti Gross who helped in various ways with organization, graphic design/photography, and IT support for our Spring2Action campaign.
And thanks also to our wonderful Partners in Rescue:DoggyWalker.com who led an FAF team and The Dog Park, who hosted us all day in their store in Old Town to help us raise funds.
Last but not least, thanks to John Porter, Brandi Yee and Kerrin Epstein at Action Alexandria who make Spring2Action possible.
Kitten Season Arrives Early
We got a call from an area county shelter about a mom and her 5 kittens in imminent danger of euthanasia on 17 February; no other group contacted was willing to intake them because they were not vetted. Fortunately, our risk in rescuing her paid off and she got a clean bill of health from our vets. Now known as our “Olympians,” mom Sochi and kittens: Bode, Sage, Charlie, Meryl and Noelle--named after our U.S. medal winners--are doing fine in their foster home. If you would like to foster kittens for KSC, please email us for details at: contact@kingstreetcats.org
2013
KSC 2013: Year in Review
A huge thanks to all our amazing volunteers, generous donors and faithful friends -- with your support we marked our 10-year anniversary by finding forever homes for a record number of cats & kittens in 2013.
You can read all the highlights in our yearend newsletter.
Visitors From Down Under
We get a lot of visitors at KSC but none come as far as our friends from the University of Melbourne and Deakin University Melbourne, Australia. The teachers and college students were given a tour of KSC and learned about animal protection and the no-kill sheltering system in the US from volunteer Allie Philips, who coordinated the visit for the second year running. We'd also like to thank the group for their very generous donation and for supporting our work all the way from Australia. We look forward to seeing you again next year. Read Lauren Watkins' report on her visit by clicking here.
Dog Walk on Saturday, April 5 as we promote our mission to rescue and find forever homes for our kitty friends. You can join the walk (with or without a dog) for a 2-mile walk down Union Street, OR just come visit the Spring2ACTion Nonprofit Village in Oronoco Bay Park to see what KSC and our fellow Alexandria Nonprofits have to share about our participation in the 2025 Spring2ACTion campaign. We will be onsite from 7am-11am.
We want to say a huge thanks to our friends the "Cat Jammers" for putting on the benefit for KSC's special medical needs kitties last night. 
Thanks to everyone who came out to support us at Wags N' Whiskers! Also to our wonderful volunteers who braved the heat: Mary Beth, Patti, Mary and Dan, Melissa, Vivien, Stevyn, Jason, Alan, Alberta, Amanda, Matthew and Erica, Arielle, Rachel, Alaina, Joan, and Karen. We raised over $700 for our kitties! Thanks also to Elizabeth and Michele who did an amazing job making all the gorgeous pet beds for sale at the event
Thanks to all our federal government employee friends who include King Street Cats in their Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). With no paid staff, every dollar you donated goes to the care of our cats.
What a Night - the music was fantastic - $728 raised.
We got a call from an area county shelter about a mom and her 5 kittens in imminent danger of euthanasia on 17 February; no other group contacted was willing to intake them because they were not vetted. Fortunately, our risk in rescuing her paid off and she got a clean bill of health from our vets. Now known as our “Olympians,” mom Sochi and kittens: Bode, Sage, Charlie, Meryl and Noelle--named after our U.S. medal winners--are doing fine in their foster home. If you would like to foster kittens for KSC, please email us for details at: 
We get a lot of visitors at KSC but none come as far as our friends from the University of Melbourne and Deakin University Melbourne, Australia. The teachers and college students were given a tour of KSC and learned about animal protection and the no-kill sheltering system in the US from volunteer Allie Philips, who coordinated the visit for the second year running. We'd also like to thank the group for their very generous donation and for supporting our work all the way from Australia. We look forward to seeing you again next year. Read Lauren Watkins' report on her visit by clicking 
