Last Updated January 17, 2026
Rescue Stats 2026
0 cats
spayed/neutered
+ 0 cats through tnr
0 cats
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Rescue Stats 2025
225 cats
spayed/neutered
+ 508 cats through tnr
157 cats
adopted
Rescue Stats 2024
182 cats
spayed/neutered
+ 243 cats through tnr
189 cats
adopted
Rescue Stats 2023
cats
spayed/neutered
+ cats via our trap loan program
cats
adopted
Rescue Stats 2022
281 cats
spayed/neutered
+ 165 cats via our trap loan program
273 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2021
cats
313 spayed/neutered
+ 222 cats via our trap loan program
266 cats
adopted
Rescue Stats 2020
420 cats spayed/neutered
+ 333 cats via our trap loan program
344 cats
adopted
Rescue Stats 2019
272 cats spayed/neutered
+ 376 cats via our trap loan program
381 adopted
Rescue Stats 2018
254 cats spayed/neutered
+ 107 cats via our trap loan program
224 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2017
291 cats spayed/neutered
+ 125 cats via our trap loan program
392 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2016
260 cats spayed/neutered
+ 130 cats via our trap loan program
341 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2015
344 cats spayed/neutered
+48 via our trap loan program
249 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2014
176 cats spayed/neutered
+ 68 via our trap loan program
194 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2013
233 cats spayed/neutered
+ 95 via our trap loan program
222 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2012
260 cats spayed/neutered
202 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2011
244 cats spayed/neutered
198 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2010
306 cats spayed/neutered
216 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2009
421 cats spayed/neutered
232 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2008
350 cats spayed/neutered
200 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2007
226 cats spayed/neutered
149 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2006
126 cats spayed/neutered
56 cats adopted
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Domestic Short Hair : : Male (neutered) : : Adult
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THIS animal listing is a COURTESY LISTING - not a 13th St Cat Rescue animal.
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The "Gentle Giant"
Meet Goliath: The 13lb Storyteller of Downtown San Jose
They say some of the best things in life are found in the most unexpected places. For Goliath, "unexpected" was a busy street in Downtown San Jose where he was found nursing a paw injury. But what started as a rescue mission turned into a revelation: this 13lb, extra-tall "House Panther" wasn’t just a survivor—he was a professional companion.
Goliath spent his recovery on mandatory bed rest, and he used that time to prove he is the ultimate "people cat." While he’s a large, impressive fellow, his heart is even bigger. Goliath is what we call a "vocalist." He doesn't just meow; he tells you about his day, narrating his adventures from the window to the food bowl and back again. If you’re looking for a cat who will actually listen to your stories (and provide his own commentary), Goliath is your man.
Personality & Perks:
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The Look: Sleek, all-black coat with a few distinguished white hairs on his chest and a secret "swim trunk" patch.
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The Vibe: Exceptionally gentle. Despite his size, he is a softie who lives for pets and chin scratches. Easy to pick up and hold as well.
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Medical Status: Goliath is already neutered, FIV-negative , and fully up-to-date on all his shots .
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The Motivation: Two words—Churu treats. He will be your best friend for life for a squeeze-up treat.
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Social Life: While he is perfectly polite with other cats, he is a "human first" kind of guy. He wants to be where the people are.
Goliath’s paw is fully healed, and his handsome black fur is growing back nicely. He is ready to trade in his "medical leave" for a permanent position as your sofa sidekick.
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