Kitten Kornher Rescue: The Kittens in the Corner Window
There's a corner in downtown Boulder Creek where the window has kittens in it. People who can't remember the address remember the window.
The corner is Highway 9 and Forest Street, and the rescue is Kitten Kornher Rescue. It carries the name of Jeannette Kornher, who runs it, and the family name lands as a pun on the spot it sits in: kittens in the corner window of the corner store.
What it is
Kitten Kornher Rescue is a nonprofit, not a shop. Its stated purpose is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome abandoned, stray, and at-risk kittens, and it's a partner in the Best Friends Animal Society network. It became a 501(c)(3) in 2024, which is the change that lets it issue tax-deductible receipts for donations.
The work is more than housing kittens until someone takes one. Reporting on the rescue describes a partnership with Project Purr's spay/neuter program for feral cats, a microchip program aimed at reuniting lost cats with their owners, and taking in pregnant mothers so they have somewhere safe to give birth. Boulder Creek Veterinary Clinic is the veterinary partner.
The storefront it shares
The same address is Boulder Creek Glass. The San Lorenzo Valley Post reported in 2022 that the glass business has been at it since 1982, that it passed to John Kornher from his parents, and that he holds a C-17 glazing license. Skylights, doors, showers, windows, and stained-glass work on the one side; kittens on the other.
That's also how the rescue started. The Post's account has Jeannette moving back to Boulder Creek from Pennsylvania with John to take over the glass shop, meeting a feral litter she couldn't walk away from, and going from there.
Full disclosure: my household is not a neutral party here. Our cat Biscuit came home from Kitten Kornher, and the rescue remains one of the two most requested stops in our family. The corner window ranks with the pharmacy's toy shelf for our youngest visitor.
How to help
Three ways, and a call settles all of them.
Adopt. Ask what's available now. A list published in January tells you nothing useful in August.
Donate. Money, since 2024, is tax-deductible. Cat food and litter have long been left at the store by neighbors, and a vet bill that ran about $1,000 over estimate, reported at the start of 2026, is what prompts a fundraising push, so ask what's short this month rather than guessing.
Interested in fostering or volunteering? The rescue doesn't publish a program for either, so ask whether help is needed right now rather than assuming one exists.
Phone 831-428-4726. Email kittenkornher@gmail.com. Current needs, kittens and fundraisers get posted on Facebook and Instagram.
Help the rescue
Support Kitten Kornher through its verified giving route, and check with the rescue for current foster, adoption and volunteer needs. More local causes are listed on Give Back, Boulder Creek.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kitten Kornher Rescue?
13101 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, on the corner of Highway 9 and Forest Street. It shares the storefront with Boulder Creek Glass.
What are the hours?
Not published. Call 831-428-4726 before making a trip, especially if you're coming with a carrier or a car full of donations.
Is it a registered charity?
Yes. It obtained 501(c)(3) status in 2024, so donations can be receipted as tax-deductible. Ask for a receipt at the time you give.
How do I adopt?
Call 831-428-4726 or send a message on Facebook or Instagram. The rescue publishes no adoption form or fee schedule, so the process starts with a conversation.
Can I just come and see the kittens?
The window is on the sidewalk and free to anyone walking past. Going inside depends on whether the storefront is open, which is why the phone number is the first thing on this page.
Hours, adoption process and current needs aren't published, so call before you go.
Check the rescue's Facebook or Instagram for current needs, adoptions and fundraisers. For the rest of the valley's animal services, see vets and pet services. Corrections go to the contact page.
