Cat of the Week: Paulette

This is such a sweet girl! Paulette came to the Refuge as a kitten in the fall of 2008, along with her mom Princess and eight brothers and sisters. She’s a friendly and affectionate cat with vivid green eyes and beautiful black and white tuxedo markings. Paulette has very interesting and distinctive feet - happy harlequin feet with black and white all swirled together.

Paulette loves attention, and she has a warm and comforting purr which you'll hear when you hold her. She gets along great with other cats and would make the perfect companion for someone who is looking to grow their pet family. Paulette would love to have a home of her own where she can be a beloved lapcat. Please come meet this wonderful cat soon!

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Saturday November 6: Kitty Cat Boogie

Woods Charter School presents the Kitty Cat Boogie to benefit the Goathouse Refuge. Come enjoy live music featuring Cole Park, Old 86, Morgan's End, and Schooner. Desserts, drinks, pizzas and samosas will be available.

Saturday, November 6th from 5 pm until 10 pm

Cost:
18+: $10
10-17: $7
9 and under: free

Woods Charter School
160 Woodland Grove Lane
Chapel Hill, NC

Cat of the Week: Sarge

Sarge came to us in 2008 from a farm colony of more than 80 cats in Duplin County. Many of them were killed by neighbors and their dogs. Sarge was one of the lucky ones, although an attack from a dog left him with a badly dislocated right paw. Fortunately for Sarge, some very generous people donated money in order for him to have surgery, and he's doing just fine now.

You might think that all of the stress would have broken Sarge's spirit. Nope. He's one of the most loving cats you'll ever meet. He enjoys sitting on a warm lap and being petted. If you stop petting him for one second, he'll kindly remind you by extending his paw and pulling your hand back towards him. His charming meow and chubby cheeks make it impossible to say no to this little man.

Sarge is a friendly and beautiful cat who would love to find a safe indoor/outdoor home with a loving family. Come meet him soon!

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Article about the Refuge

CATS ROAM FREE AT THE GOATHOUSE REFUGE

An article about the Refuge in The Examiner. Thank you to author Barbara Kohn. More of Barbara's articles about cats can be found here.

Cat of the Week: Topaz

This beautiful cat is a real jewel. Topaz was rescued from a kill shelter just before her time was up, and she has made herself right at home at the Refuge. She's a lovely girl with a luxurious coat that's blue-grey in color with peach swirls. An easy-going and extremely sweet young cat, Topaz gets along with everyone and loves when you pay attention to her. She will be so happy to have a person and lap of her very own. Please come meet this wonderful girl soon! Approx DOB January 2009.

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Saturday, October 23: La Pizza di Pulcinella

Cat of the Week: Storm

Storm came to the Goathouse as a tiny kitten in the summer of 2009, and he's grown up to be a friendly and easy-going young cat. He's a handsome fellow with shiny black fur and a spot of white on his chest; we can tell him apart from his twin sister, Luka Moon, because he's the one with the white whiskers. There's been something very endearing about Storm ever since he was a baby. He's loving, lovable, and gets along with other cats. He would be a wonderful addition to your family!

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National Feral Cat Day (October 16)

October 16 is the 10th annual National Feral Cat Day. Click on the Alley Cat Allies banner below to learn more.

There are a number of feral cats who live at the Goathouse Refuge; meet some of our Feral Friends here. You might want to consider making a donation in honor of one of these cats. Or you can sponsor one or more of them through the Goathouse Coffee Cats program.

No More Homeless Pets Conference

This weekend, thousands of animal lovers are attending the No More Homeless Pets conference in Las Vegas, sponsored by Best Friends Animal Society.

You can follow along on the NMHP conference blog.

Cat of the Week: Matthew

UPDATE: Matthew was adopted in January 2011. Yay!

Meet Matthew, one of our amazing teenage cats! Matthew came to the Refuge as a kitten in the summer of 2009, and he's grown into a wonderful and loving young fellow with a gentle personality. His siblings (Mark, Luke, and Martha) have all been adopted but Matthew is still waiting for his family to come for him. You just can't go wrong with a cat like this one - Matthew is friendly and affectionate, loves being held and petted, and gets along with everyone (people and other cats alike). He will be a wonderful addition to your family. Come meet Matthew soon! (Approx DOB: May 2009)

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