The Goathouse Refuge is a 501(c)3 non-profit no-kill animal sanctuary dedicated to providing care and finding homes for hundreds of homeless cats. We are located in Pittsboro, NC, and are open daily from 12 - 3:30.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Community Listing: Orange Boy

NOTE: This cat is in need from the community. This is listed as a courtesy, and the animal does not live at the Refuge. The Goathouse Refuge is not responsible for any problems with the animals or with the adoption process. Please contact the owner directly for more information.

Orange Boy is a 8 month old orange cat who needs a new home. He weighs 7 lbs. This cat is located in Hubert, NC 28539.

This boy needs regular food (he has been fed since he was a kitten), and safe and decent shelter from the elements. He needs to find a home with his brother, who is solid black and also neutered, but shy. They are litter mates and hang out together constantly. This one is particularly friendly - coming in an out of my house when the door is open. He would be a very easy cat to have around as an indoor/outdoor, or just outdoor cat. He is curious and full of life - finding fun with any small object on the floor or movement of light. I am moving in June. If you are unable to keep he and his brother permanently, but can keep them until then, I will gladly take them off your hands and let them live permanently with me at that point.
Orange Boy is good with Cats: Yes, Dogs: Unknown, Kids: Yes

Contact Julie H. at juliehamilton22@hotmail.com, Cell 503-881-1683.

Are you the owner: There is no legal owner - a feral I am working with
Reason for surrender: I have been told I will be evicted if I continue to care or feed the feral cats.
How did you acquire: I moved to an area where there is a cat colony
How long owned: I have been aware of the cat for 6 months
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Fixed? Yes
UTD on rabies? Yes
UTD on FCRVP? Yes
Declawed? No
Medical conditions? not known
Illness: not known

Community Listing: Chino

NOTE: This cat is in need from the community. This is listed as a courtesy, and the animal does not live at the Refuge. The Goathouse Refuge is not responsible for any problems with the animals or with the adoption process. Please contact the owner directly for more information.

Chino is an Orange Tabby cat who needs a new home. Chino is Indoor/Outdoor. This cat is located in Knightdale. NC 27545.

Sweet friendly and affectionate cat. Please give him a loving home and love.
Chino is good with Cats: Yes, Dogs: Unknown, Kids: Yes

Contact Paige at 919-610-3746, aprilrosep143@gmail.com.

Are you the owner: No, Owner moved and left cat behind
Reason for surrender: He needs medical attention. He has an open sore on his chest I have been working on trying to get it healed. I cannot afford to keep him . I dont work and I have a cat already. She is a little snot
How did you acquire: He came around looking for something to eat and affection.
How long owned: about 4 weeks
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Fixed? Unknown
UTD on rabies? Unknown
UTD on FCRVP? Unknown
Declawed? No
Medical conditions?
Illness:

Gray Girl is at Goathouse now

NOTE: This cat is in need from the community. This is listed as a courtesy, and the animal does not live at the Refuge. The Goathouse Refuge is not responsible for any problems with the animals or with the adoption process. Please contact the owner directly for more information.

Gray Girl is a young gray long-haired tabby cat who needs a new home. She weighs 8 pounds and is Indoor only. Gray Girl is now living at Goathouse Refuge in Pittsboro, NC, and her adoption fee has been sponsored! Come meet her!

This little girl is very friendly and affectionate. She is playful and will make toys out of anything she finds, including leaves and post-it notes. She is social and people-oriented - for example, she's not allowed in the bedroom, so she will come sit in front of the bedroom door and put her paws under the door. However, she's also very quiet and generally only vocalizes little peeping sounds, and only when she sees that you are about to put food in her bowl.
Gray Girl is good with Cats: Unknown, Dogs: Unknown, Kids: Unknown

Contact Liz B. at e.geneva.blodgett@gmail.com, 509-953-3667.

Are you the owner: As far as I know.
Reason for surrender: Our lease does not allow pets and we have a new baby on the way so moving is not an option right now.
How did you acquire: She literally appeared at our doorstep. After a month of putting out flyers, Craigslist posting, rescue site posting, we think her owners are not searching for her. They had moved out not long before she appeared.
How long owned: Approximately 4 weeks.
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Fixed? Unknown
UTD on rabies? Unknown
UTD on FCRVP? Unknown
Declawed? No
Medical conditions? She appears very healthy.
Illness: Unknown.

Friday, January 18, 2013

Gremlin is at the Goathouse now

NOTE: This cat is in need from the community. This is listed as a courtesy, and the animal does not live at the Refuge. The Goathouse Refuge is not responsible for any problems with the animals or with the adoption process. Please contact the owner directly for more information.

Gremlin is a 5 year old Tortie Maine Coon cat who needs a new home. Gremlin weighs 15 lbs and is Indoor only. This cat is located in Raleigh, NC 27614.

Gremlin is the sweetest cat we have ever had. She is a beautiful Maine Coon. We've had her since she was born. She is a loving loyal cat, a cuddle bug, loves to lay with you, and loves being held. She even lets my wife dress her up in little dresses. My wife and I recently had a baby and the baby is very allergic to Gremlin. It breaks our hearts to have to give her up. We want to find her a loving home, someone who is looking for a loyal companion and can provide her with a safe, caring environment. Gremlin also grew up with large breed dogs and is dog friendly. If you can adopt her, please let us know. We are running low on time and need to find her a home immediately. Thanks a lot.
Gremlin is good with Cats: No, Dogs: Yes, Kids: Yes

Contact Joe D. at jdangmail@yahoo.com, Cell 703-307-9803, Home 703-307-9803.

Are you the owner: Yes
Reason for surrender: We recently had a baby and he is very allergic our cat.
How did you acquire: We rescued her mother 5 yrs ago, moma cat gave birth to three cats, we kept her and Gremlin.
How long owned: 5 yrs
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Fixed? Yes
UTD on rabies? Yes
UTD on FCRVP? No
Declawed? Yes
Medical conditions? no
Illness: occasional hairballs

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Community Listing: Oskar

NOTE: This cat is in need from the community. This is listed as a courtesy, and the animal does not live at the Refuge. The Goathouse Refuge is not responsible for any problems with the animals or with the adoption process. Please contact the owner directly for more information.

Oskar is a 5 year old Black cat who needs a new home. Oskar is Indoor only. This cat is located in Brooklyn, NY, 11201



Oskar is good with Cats: Yes, Dogs: Yes, Kids: Yes

Contact Natalia J. at 6463424549, nataliakjacobs@gmail.com, Home 6463424549.

Are you the owner: My husband is.
Reason for surrender: Unfortunately our daughter August ( 2 years old) suffers from allergies towards the cat and we can't keep him in our home anymore, we don't want to continue medicate our toddler daughter with Benadryl for her allergies, she loves Oskar and she is all day playing with him getting all her clothes and hands full of hair and this is when she starts with her allergies. I hope you can help us, we don't want to take him just to any shelter, he is a cat that is used to be around the family and he is super loving. Thanks so much for taking the time. I can bring him over myself. Best Regards, Natalia
How did you acquire: He rescue him from a shelter when he was a kitten
How long owned: since he is a kitten
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Fixed? Yes
UTD on rabies? Yes
UTD on FCRVP? Yes
Declawed? Unknown
Medical conditions? constipation only once.
Illness: no illness, he is very healthy cat.

Community Listing: Maxine

NOTE: This cat is in need from the community. This is listed as a courtesy, and the animal does not live at the Refuge. The Goathouse Refuge is not responsible for any problems with the animals or with the adoption process. Please contact the owner directly for more information.

Maxine is a 7 year old brown Tabby cat who needs a new home. Maxine weighs 9 lbs and is Indoor only. This cat is located in Raleigh, N.C. 27613.

Maxine is a very sweet cat that we unfortunately have to find a new home for because of our son being allergic. She has a very sweet personality and loves to be around the family. She would do best in a home where she would kept indoors and receive plenty of TLC.
Maxine is good with Cats: Yes, Dogs: Yes, Kids: Yes

Contact Travis G. at Nicole.grant@rocketmail.com, Cell 919-621-1787, Home 919-421-1787.

Are you the owner: Yes
Reason for surrender: My son is highly allergic and can't be around the cat extended periods of time.
How did you acquire: Adoption
How long owned: 6 years
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Fixed? Yes
UTD on rabies? Yes
UTD on FCRVP? Yes
Declawed? No
Medical conditions? No
Illness: No

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Community Listing: Molly and Cali

NOTE: This cat is in need from the community. This is listed as a courtesy, and the animal does not live at the Refuge. The Goathouse Refuge is not responsible for any problems with the animals or with the adoption process. Please contact the owner directly for more information.


Molly (grey) and Cali (calico) are two 6 year old cats who need a new home. Molly and Cali weigh 7-8 lbs and are Indoor only. They are located in Raleigh, NC 27603.

Molly is shy but sweet. She is half Siamese (does not look Siamese). She is mostly grey with some slight orange mixed in. She gets so happy for morning wet food she meows quietly but emphatically. For a stretch I kept her isolated in my bedroom (away from a bully cat) and she liked to sleep next to my head and sometimes lick my hair.

California (Cali) is the sister to Molly and is also shy but sweet. She is black, white and orange. She would prefer a quiet home as she startles easily. She does not show much interest in wet food. She is not overly affectionate but will stand next to you in hopes of a good petting from time to time. If she has not received enough petting she will politely pull your hand back towards her chin. (Molly will too) Neither cat is aggressive. Both are very good about litter boxes, both are very slim and very healthy. It will take some patience to let them warm up but their sweet little natures make it worth it. Would greatly prefer if they were together. Can provide pictures.
Molly and Cali is good with Cats: Yes, Dogs: No, Kids: Unknown

Contact Mark H. at mark.l.hubbard74@gmail.com, Cell 919.357.2632.

Are you the owner: Yes
Reason for surrender: I live in a condo with 7 cats, all rescues. I have actively worked with Safehaven for cats on about 10 local ferals. Cat interactions are of course complex, and these two are so shy they get bullied by some of the others. I am the only person who can pet them so attempts to meet potential adopters went poorly. I think they would be happiest in a larger living environment with people who will keep an eye on ensuring they will eat.
How did you acquire: Very shy feral kittens that nobody would adopt
How long owned: 6 years
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Fixed? Yes
UTD on rabies? No
UTD on FCRVP? No
Declawed? No
Medical conditions? No, they are very healthy
Illness: None

Monday, January 14, 2013

Community Listing: Paul

NOTE: This cat is in need from the community. This is listed as a courtesy, and the animal does not live at the Refuge. The Goathouse Refuge is not responsible for any problems with the animals or with the adoption process. Please contact the owner directly for more information.

Paul is an adult gray and white cat who needs a new home. This cat is located in Durham NC 27704.

Paul is a very friendly cat who enjoys the outdoors. Gets along with other cats and kids.
Paul is good with Cats: Yes, Dogs: Unknown, Kids: Yes

Contact Trace R. at traceramsey@gmail.com, Cell 9104709611.

Are you the owner: No. This cat showed up at our house 4 weeks ago.
Reason for surrender: We already have three cats from the Goathouse. We can't have/afford another one.
How did you acquire: Just showed up.
How long owned: 4 weeks.
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Fixed? Unknown
UTD on rabies? Unknown
UTD on FCRVP? Unknown
Declawed? No
Medical conditions?
Illness:

Thursday, January 10, 2013

2012: In Memory of...

MOSES

RACHAEL

SABRINA

HUXLEY

GIA'S KITTEN

BABY

ORION

MARGARET

HOPE

T. REX

Rest in peace to these kitties that we lost this past year. We remember you with love.






Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Community Listing: Raven

NOTE: This cat is in need from the community. This is listed as a courtesy, and the animal does not live at the Refuge. The Goathouse Refuge is not responsible for any problems with the animals or with the adoption process. Please contact the owner directly for more information. 


Raven is a 4 year old black spayed female cat. Playful, affectionate, gets along with other cats, but no dogs or kids please. Enjoys head-butting with people and will curl up in bed with you.


Contact Kathleen H. at katjaxon@yahoo.com or 919.632.3824.

Reason for surrender: Owner requires surgery this month and, because of the rehabilitation afterwards, is moving to move to a no-pet condo.