The Cat House on the Kings

What The Cat House on the Kings does

The Cat House on the Kings is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1992 by Lynea Lattanzio, operating California's largest no-cage, no-kill, lifetime cat sanctuary and adoption center. Headquartered on a 12-acre property along the Kings River in Parlier, CA, the organization currently cares for approximately 800 cats and kittens, 4 dogs, and dozens of peacocks in a 4,200 sq ft main house and multiple feeding/bedding facilities. Since its founding, the sanctuary has saved an estimated 54,431 cats and 7,936 dogs, and has spayed/neutered approximately 102,576 animals through low-cost programs. The organization maintains a satellite adoption center inside Petco in Fresno that generates approximately 500 adoptions per year.

The business model is donation-driven, with the organization receiving no government or public funding. Revenue streams include cash donations, animal sponsorships (recurring monthly/quarterly/annual subscriptions via PayPal and Stripe), memorial/tribute donations, webcam sponsorships, Shop to Give affiliate referral fees from 14 retail partners (Amazon, Chewy, Walmart, etc.), merchandise sales, adoption fees ($25/cat, $70/kitten), and surrender fees ($5,000 with installment plans). The organization employs approximately 45 staff including 9 vet techs, supplemented by 100-200 volunteers annually across both locations.

Operational infrastructure relies on commercial technology including webcam systems for remote cat viewing, online adoption/surrender applications, and standard payment processors. The sanctuary operates on a community-led go-to-market motion: adopters must submit online applications and receive approval before scheduling in-person visits. The Petco satellite partnership (enabled by Petco Love foundation grants) and a foster program within a 60-mile radius of Fresno extend the organization's regional reach across Central Valley counties. The organization is led by founder Lynea Lattanzio with Assistant Director Tammy Barker designated as successor.

Name

The Cat House on the Kings

Legal name

The Cat House on the Kings

Website

https://cathouseonthekings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Cat House on the Kings is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating California's largest no-cage, no-kill cat sanctuary in Parlier, CA, plus a Petco satellite adoption center in Fresno. It rescues and rehomes cats, provides low-cost spay/neuter services, and is funded entirely by public donations and sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB), Animal Boarding (Kennels, Catteries) (AFAEALAA), Cat-Only Boarding (Cattery) (HSANAHAD)

Keywords

• Cat sanctuary services
• Animal adoption services
• Spay and neuter programs
• Pet rescue operations
• Foster care programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Parlier

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Primary revenue source. The Cat House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that receives no government or public funding. Relies entirely on donations from the public including cash donations, animal sponsorships (recurring monthly/quarterly/annual), memorial/tribute donations, and webcam sponsorships.
2. Adoption Fees: One-time fees: $25/cat ($40 for two), $70/kitten ($120 for two). Adoption fees help offset rescue and medical expenses but rarely exceed them.
3. Shop to Give Program: 14 affiliate partners including Amazon, Chewy, Walmart and others. The organization receives donations as a percentage of purchases or referral fees when supporters shop through their links.
4. Merchandise Sales: Online shop selling shirts, hats, coffee mugs, calendars, masks, tote bags and magnet sets. Ships domestically and internationally via USPS.
5. Surrender Fees: Surrender fee of $5000 for individuals ($500 deposit for cats under 8 years, $1000 for senior cats). Monthly payment plans available. Rescue groups may participate in Surrender Exchange Program instead of paying fees.
6. Raffle Revenue: Periodic raffles with prizes. Proceeds support sanctuary operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Cat House on the Kings operates California's largest no-cage, no-kill, lifetime cat sanctuary and adoption center, providing rescue, shelter, veterinary care, adoption placement, and surrender services for cats, kittens, and dogs on a 12-acre property along the Kings River in Parlier, CA. It also runs a satellite adoption center inside Petco in Fresno, a foster care program, low-cost spay/neuter surgery and TNR services, and animal sponsorship and donation programs to fund operations.

Product overview

The Cat House on the Kings is a nonprofit cat sanctuary and adoption center, not a technology product company. Its primary offerings are animal welfare services including cat and dog adoption, low-cost spay/neuter surgery, foster care programs, and animal sponsorship. The organization does not offer a traditional software product or technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cat and Kitten Adoption Service
• Dog Adoption Service
• Foster Care Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 54,431 cats and 7,936 dogs saved since founding (34 years)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Petco Love (formerly Petco Foundation)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnered with Petco Love to build the Fresno adoption center. Grants from Petco Love paid for the majority of construction costs. The Cat House leases the center back for $1.00 per year and staffs it with employees and volunteers.
• Petco (Store Partner)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSatellite adoption center located inside Petco store at 4144 N. Blackstone at Ashlan in Fresno. Approximately 500 adoptions per year through this location.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOne of 14 Shop to Give partners. The Cat House receives a percentage of eligible purchases when supporters designate them as charity via AmazonSmile (0.5% donation). Also receives wishlist donations via Amazon.
• ChewyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShop to Give partner. The Cat House receives referral fees when supporters shop through their link. Also receives wishlist donations via Chewy.
• WalmartminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShop to Give partner. The Cat House receives referral fees when supporters shop through their link. Also receives wishlist donations via Walmart.
• Network for GoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThird-party donation processor. Other organizations can collect donations with The Cat House designated as beneficiary and Network for Good passes donations on to them.
• PayPal Giving FundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonors can designate The Cat House as beneficiary on various PayPal platforms. Provides donation mechanism but no individual donation information is shared.
• FacebookminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUsers can establish donation buttons and fundraisers through Facebook. The Cat House receives donations and can promote adoption campaigns and events.
• Edgewater Inn (Reedley, CA)minorOthersLocal hotel offering special rates ($89.99/night for Double Queen) to visitors of The Cat House. Located 4.6 miles from sanctuary at 1977 West Manning Ave, Reedley, CA.
• La Quinta Inns & Suites (Fowler, CA)minorOthersLocal hotel offering special rates ($109/night for Double Queen) to visitors of The Cat House. Located 12.7 miles from sanctuary at 190 N. 10th Street, Fowler, CA.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Maddie's Fund: A family foundation focused on achieving a no-kill nation; already an investor/funder of The Cat House. Comparable as a strategic funder and thought leader for no-kill animal welfare, though not a direct operating peer since Maddie's Fund is a grantmaker rather than a shelter operator.
• PetSmart Charities: The leading funder of animal welfare in North America and a sibling to Petco Love. Comparable as a strategic grantmaker and shelter partner; relevant given Petco Love's existing $1/year lease arrangement with The Cat House — PetSmart Charities represents the parallel partner channel for replication.

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA: The oldest US animal welfare organization, operating nationally with sheltering, adoption, spay/neuter, legislative advocacy, and a large grantmaking function. Comparable on sheltering/adoption and spay/neuter programs, though far broader in scope and operating at a national policy level rather than as a single sanctuary.
• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): The largest animal protection organization in the US, focused on advocacy, direct care, and shelter support rather than running its own shelter network. Comparable on mission alignment and donor-driven revenue model, though not a direct operating peer of a single sanctuary.

Direct peers

• Big Cat Rescue: Tampa, FL-based accredited sanctuary housing rescued big cats with a no-breed, no-contact, no-cage model and an education/advocacy focus. Highly comparable sanctuary operational model, donor-driven revenue, and heavy reliance on social media content and TV/media features.
• Tabby's Place: A no-kill, cage-free cat sanctuary in Ringoes, NJ providing lifetime care and adoption for rescued cats. Operates a very similar model to The Cat House: lifetime sanctuary, adoption placement, foster network, and donation-driven funding. The closest direct peer given the cat-specific, no-cage sanctuary model.
• Best Friends Animal Society: The largest no-kill animal welfare organization in the US, operating sanctuaries, adoption centers, and spay/neuter programs nationwide. Directly comparable on no-kill mission, lifetime sanctuary housing, and large-scale spay/neuter advocacy — though operating at meaningfully greater geographic scale.

Regional players

• PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society): Lynnwood, WA-based no-kill shelter and wildlife rehabilitation center operating adoption, spay/neuter, and sanctuary programs. Comparable on no-kill operating model and integration of spay/neuter with shelter services, though serving the Pacific Northwest rather than Central California.
• San Francisco SPCA: Long-standing no-kill shelter and veterinary hospital in the San Francisco Bay Area with adoption, low-cost spay/neuter, and community programs. Comparable mission focus and California footprint, though structured as an SPCA with veterinary services rather than a dedicated sanctuary.
• Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF): Walnut Creek, CA-based no-kill rescue and adoption organization with dogs and cats. Comparable on no-kill adoption model and Bay Area/California donor base, though focused on dogs/cats with shorter-term stays rather than lifetime cat sanctuary housing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cathouseotkings
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/cathouseonthekings
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheCatHouseontheKings
• Instagraminstagram.com/thecathouseonthekings
• TikToktiktok.com/@thecathouseonthekings
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-cat-house-on-the-kings-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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