About Us

We are a San Francisco Bay Area-based, all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to rescuing Persian and Exotic Shorthair cats who have been abandoned, neglected, or left to survive on the streets in China.

We work closely with independent rescuers, veterinarians, and foster caregivers in China. Many of the cats we rescue are sick, injured, or severely underweight. Others simply need a safe place to recover and someone to care for them.

We help them get the veterinary care and attention they need. Once they're healthy and ready to travel, we bring them to the United States and work to find them loving, permanent homes.

We're not a shelter, and we don't have a large facility or paid staff. Our work is made possible by a network of rescuers, foster families, and supporters who share our love for these cats.

Most of our adoptions take place in the San Francisco Bay Area. We like to meet prospective families in person, get to know them, and make sure each cat finds a home that's right for them.

We're a small rescue, and we can only help a limited number of cats at a time. But for every cat we take in, we're committed to giving them the care they need and a chance at a better life.

Nonprofit Information

7Paws Foundation is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN: 42-2719608.