Kitty Kisses Rescue of Reno (KKRR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity organization serving Reno, NV that focuses on cat welfare and resources. 

KKRR is built on 4 important pillars: 

Kindness

To promote a kind, caring, compassionate, and considerate attitude toward every cat.

Knowledge

To raise awareness and educate the public about appropriate cat care/welfare.

Responsibility

To advocate for responsible, reliable and accountable pet guardianship.

Respect

To encourage a sense of admiration, esteem, high regard and honor for all felines.

KKRR is a non-profit 501(c)3 charity organization that provides the Reno community with the following services and resources:

  • Cat welfare activities such as cat advocacy and promoting cat care.

  • Humane education that supports responsible cat guardianship/companionship and cat retention.

  • Assistance in finding fosters and/or assistance with rehoming cats via courtesy listings to our audience. Assistance with tending to abandoned/stray cats.

  • Assistance for cat guardians in need of food and/or other cat care supplies.

In the future, KKRR will take on additional services for the human and feline community in Reno. You can contact us at [email protected]

Kitty Kisses Chow Cabinet

A Cat Food Assistance Program

If you are struggling to feed your cat, we are here to help! We are committed to supporting cats and their people in our community, keeping cats in loving, happy, safe homes. Our Chow Cabinet program helps Northern Nevada families in need of pet food for their furry friends.

Our commitment to supporting Northern Nevada cats and families extends to those facing hardship. Through Kitty Kisses Chow Cabinet, those struggling to feed their cats can receive the supplemental cat food support they need. 

We are offering 2 programs: One for owned cats and one for feral colony caretakers. If you are a resident of Washoe County and need supplemental cat food, we encourage you to participate in this program. Simply email us at [email protected] to complete the application and get registered to receive free monthly cat food. *As supplies are available

This wonderful program is made possible thanks to the generosity of community members who donate to our program and is designed to supplement your cat’s food needs. We look forward to seeing you and helping keep your furry friends happy and healthy!

  • Registration: Applications to register for Kitty Kisses Chow Cabinet can be done via email, by downloading the form and emailing it in. One person per household can apply for assistance. 
  • Location: By appointment only! 8555 Double R Blvd #104 Reno, NV 89511.

Donate Food to the Chow Cabinet
We are always in need of cat food donations! If you’d like to contribute food to our Chow Cabinet, please bring your donations to Kitty Kisses Cat Café (8555 Double R Blvd #104 Reno, NV 89511)Or, you can order pet food from our Wishlist, and it will be delivered directly to our door. All non-prescription food in original packaging can be donated. Link: https://a.co/3X0zbst
All donations are tax deductible! 

FAQs
Kitty Kisses Chow Cabinet: a Cat Food Assistance Program was founded in 2024 and hopes to provide relief for hundreds of pets in the Northern Nevada Community. The program is supported by donations and community partners. The Program provides cat food to families or individuals requiring aid.

Who can apply for assistance?

  • Kitty Kisses Chow Cabinet can supply up to the legal limit of cats per household (3 cats).
  • This program is for individuals or families to support their personal cats.

What kind of food is available?

  • The Chow Cabinet is completely donation driven and brands/types of pet food may vary.
  • The Chow Cabinet tries to keep both canned and dry food in stock for cats.

Does the Chow Cabinet deliver food?

  • Right now the Chow Cabinet is not able to offer a delivery service. 

General resources we recommend

International Cat Care: Cat Care Advice Happy healthy cats require good owner knowledge and understanding. Find everything about keeping your cat happy, healthy and safe. Find out what your cat and your vet would want you to know! https://icatcare.org/advice/?per_page=12
ASPCA: General Cat Care ASPCA veterinarians and behaviorists offer up tips, solutions and answers to some of your most frequently asked feline questions to keep your kitty happy and healthy. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/general-cat-care and https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care
Fetch by WebMD Trusted, comprehensive information and resources for your cat’s health. https://www.webmd.com/pets/cats/default.htm
Best Friends Animal Society Cat Training https://resources.bestfriends.org/pet-training-cats/all-cat-training-resources and Cat Health https://resources.bestfriends.org/pet-health/cats-health
Cat Care Society When you need information or someone to turn to, we recommend these resources for all your cat-related needs. https://catcaresociety.org/resources/
Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine Feline Health Topics We know that finding reliable information on the web can be difficult at times. The Cornell Feline Health Center offers a variety of articles, brochures, and videos online for cat owners and enthusiasts alike. You will find links to articles and brochures that help answer frequently asked questions as well as links to videos that demonstrate how to groom, medicate, and care for your cat. https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics
Cat Adoption Team You and your cat matter to us! We want you to have a successful relationship and a strong bond. Whether you’re struggling with a cat behavior problem or just want to learn more about cat care, you’ll find answers here: https://catadoptionteam.org/resources/ 
Alley Cat Allies Community Cat Care – https://www.alleycat.org/community-cat-care/
American Veterinary Medical Association Educate yourself on proper pet care and pet health problems by asking questions and finding answers from reliable, trusted sources of information—such as your veterinarian, their staff and the pages on this site. https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare
The Humane Society of the United States Cats bring joy and companionship to millions of people. Here’s how you can take care of them: https://www.humanesociety.org/animals/cats
Fear Free Happy Homes You want what’s best for your pets, and so do we. As pet owners and animal lovers ourselves, we want to help you give your pets happy, healthy, full lives by providing all the expert-reviewed tips and tricks you need in one convenient place. Take a look around. Your pets will thank you!: https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/
Jackson Galaxy I believe that the pathway to a happy life with your cat is through understanding all cats so that you can know your cat, and can depend your relationship with them. Whether you’re here to solve a problem or prevent it from happening in the first place, I’ve put together a thorough catalog of posts & videos to get you where you need to go. I encourage you to explore it all: https://www.jacksongalaxy.com/blogs/news
American Association of Feline Practitioners Cat Owner Educational Materials: https://catvets.com/cat-owners/brochures
Pet First Aid App https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/2023/pet-first-aid-awareness-app.html
Nevada Humane Society Animal Help Desk https://nevadahumanesociety.org/animal-help-desk/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwte-vBhBFEiwAQSv_xb3ZK12j4U3kNZpWDKjQp5eLx2QKiHzLYTCd2eNizM9U2CfzjBeR2hoCtnIQAvD_BwE

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