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 29, 2013

Community Listing: Mr. Personality (declawed)


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.




Mr. Personality is a 20 year old Orange Tabby cat who needs a new home. This cat is located in Weaverville, NC.

This kitty and his sister (lynx point Siamese mix) were brought to our office on 1/22/13, the Animal Hospital at Reems Creek in Weaverville, NC for euthanasia for urinating in the house. We obviously did not euthanize them, but now are in a situation where we cannot seek rescue for them locally, for obvious reasons.  Both are doing fine using their boxes in their cages, and both a normal urinalysis.

The older one is the orange one.  The family said he is 20 years old. The vet said he is "an older cat."  As you can see, he doesn't look like a sickly older cat!  He is neutered and front declawed.  He is a love bug, totally at the front of his cage at all times, ready for head-butting any chance he gets.  Mr. Personality.  In terms of medical, we had actually never seen him before, so I don't have a shot record.  We did get a normal urinalysis, and as I mentioned, our intent was to do bloodwork on Friday, but we had the big ice storm and didn't want the blood to sit.  I will ask the vet to order the bloodwork today.  I can also take care of vax if you tell me what you would require with an older cat.

Contact Meredith at connecting@madison.main.nc.us.

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Fixed? Yes
UTD on rabies? Yes
UTD on FCRVP? Yes
Declawed? Yes
Medical conditions?
Illness:

Community Listing: Sandy

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.

Sandy is a 10 year old Orange Tabby cat who needs a new home. Sandy is Indoor only. This cat is located in Durham, NC 27705.

Sandy is a very sweet and affectionate cat once she is comfortable in her situation. She is a little bit shy at times, and would do best in a calm environment without small children or dogs.
Sandy is good with Cats: No, Dogs: No, Kids: Yes

Contact Ben D. at bjd8919@gmail.com, 919-698-3004.

Are you the owner:
Reason for surrender:
How did you acquire: Adopted from a pet store
How long owned: 10 years
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Fixed? Yes
UTD on rabies? Yes
UTD on FCRVP? Yes
Declawed? No
Medical conditions?
Illness:

Community Listing: Cheshire

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.



Cheshire is an adult tuxedo cat who needs a new home. This cat is located in Durham, NC 27707.

Sweetest cat I've ever seen. Loves to be around people and favorite thing is falling asleep in a lap. Very friendly and litterbox trained.
Cheshire is good with Cats: Unknown, Dogs: Unknown, Kids: Unknown

Contact Kevin C. at kevindcheshire@gmail.com, (919) 602-3951.

Are you the owner: no - found stray
Reason for surrender: wife is allergic
How did you acquire: appearred meowing at door to be let in
How long owned: 1 week
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Fixed? Unknown
UTD on rabies? Unknown
UTD on FCRVP? Unknown
Declawed? No
Medical conditions?
Illness:

Monday, January 28, 2013

Community Listing: Oscar (declawed)

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.

Oscar is a 10 year old brown and black tabby cat who needs a new home. Oscar weighs 10 lbs and is Indoor only. This cat is located in Elkin, NC 28621.

Oscar likes to sit next to us in the evenings and will pat at our arms to get some petting. He prefers quiet adults, especially those who provide food! He loves his canned food and playing in boxes and bags of any type. Oscar is a little shy - he will hide when strangers first come to the house but will eventually warm-up to people. Oscar was a stray and continues to be afraid of the outdoors - you never have to worry about his running out an open door.  Please help this cat find a good home, I really wish that I could keep him but my health just will not let me. We will meet you with the cat if you can provide him a good home.
Oscar is good with Cats: Unknown, Dogs: Unknown, Kids: No

Contact Alison B. at alison.bryant@hotmail.com, Cell 336-244-0432, Home 336-366-2257.

Are you the owner: yes
Reason for surrender: My doctor has told me that I am severely allergic to the cat, even that the cat is literally killing me. I have severe wheezing in my lungs now that are affecting my breathing. I don't really want to surrender the cat, but I can not go on with these medical problems.
How did you acquire: adopted him from a shelter
How long owned: 10 years
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Fixed? Yes
UTD on rabies? No
UTD on FCRVP? Unknown
Declawed? Yes
Medical conditions? no
Illness: frequent hairballs and vomiting

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Community Listing: Buddy

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.



Buddy is a 2 year old orange and white tabby cat who needs a new home. He is Indoor only. This cat is located in Claxton, GA.

Buddy is sweet, gentle and gets along with everyone. He is litterbox trained.
Buddy is good with Cats: Yes, Dogs: Yes, Kids: Yes

Contact Teresa T. at rntt8@aol.com, 912-739-7214, 443-306-1144.

Are you the owner: Yes
Reason for surrender: We are actively trying to prepare to sell our house in Claxton Georgia and plan to move closer to our family in North Carolina. We have a dog and will have to rent at first to be certain, this will be our final move. My husband is retired and we don't want to have to move again. We originally moved here because my mom retired here. We want to move closer to our kids.

How did you acquire: Rescued as a kitten
 How long owned: 2 years
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Fixed? Yes
UTD on rabies? Yes
UTD on FCRVP? Yes
Declawed? No
Medical conditions? No
Illness: No

Community Listing: Peaches

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.



Peaches is a 3 year old calico cat who needs a new home. She is Indoor only. This cat is located in Claxton, GA.

Peaches is friendly, sweet and laid back. She gets along with Buddy and Teddy, but not Dominic. She is litterbox trained.
Peaches is good with Cats: Yes, Dogs: Yes, Kids: Yes

Contact Teresa T. at rntt8@aol.com, 912-739-7214, 443-306-1144.

Are you the owner: Yes
Reason for surrender: We are actively trying to prepare to sell our house in Claxton Georgia and plan to move closer to our family in North Carolina. We have a dog and will have to rent at first to be certain, this will be our final move. My husband is retired and we don't want to have to move again. We originally moved here because my mom retired here. We want to move closer to our kids.

How did you acquire: Rescued as a kitten
 How long owned: 3 years
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Fixed? Yes
UTD on rabies? Yes
UTD on FCRVP? Yes
Declawed? No
Medical conditions? No
Illness: No

Community Listing: Teddy

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.



Teddy is a 13 year old grey tabby cat who needs a new home. He is Indoor only. This cat is located in Claxton, GA.

Teddy is friendly, sweet and laid back and gets along with everyone. He is litterbox trained.
Teddy is good with Cats: Yes, Dogs: Yes, Kids: Yes

Contact Teresa T. at rntt8@aol.com, 912-739-7214, 443-306-1144.

Are you the owner: Yes
Reason for surrender: We are actively trying to prepare to sell our house in Claxton Georgia and plan to move closer to our family in North Carolina. We have a dog and will have to rent at first to be certain, this will be our final move. My husband is retired and we don't want to have to move again. We originally moved here because my mom retired here. We want to move closer to our kids.

How did you acquire: Rescued as a kitten
 How long owned: 13 years
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Fixed? Yes
UTD on rabies? Yes
UTD on FCRVP? Yes
Declawed? No
Medical conditions? No
Illness: No

Community Listing: Dominic

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.


Dominic is a 14 year old seal point Siamese cat who needs a new home. He is Indoor only. This cat is located in Claxton, GA.

Dominic is cuddly with people and very friendly and loving. He gets along with brothers Teddy and Buddy, but not his sister Peaches. He is litterbox trained.

Dominic is good with Cats: Yes, Dogs: Yes, Kids: No

Contact Teresa T. at rntt8@aol.com, 912-739-7214, 443-306-1144.

Are you the owner: Yes
Reason for surrender: We are actively trying to prepare to sell our house in Claxton Georgia and plan to move closer to our family in North Carolina. We have a dog and will have to rent at first to be certain, this will be our final move. My husband is retired and we don't want to have to move again. We originally moved here because my mom retired here. We want to move closer to our kids.

How did you acquire: Found as a kitten
 How long owned: 14 years
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Fixed? Yes
UTD on rabies? No
UTD on FCRVP? No
Declawed? No
Medical conditions? No
Illness: No

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Community Listing: Gracie

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.

Gracie is a 1 1/2 year old DMH Gray/Black cat who needs a new home. Gracie weighs 9.7 lbs and is Indoor only. This cat is located in Raleigh,N.C. 2761

Gracie is about 16 months old and a wonderful cat whom we love very much. She has a wonderful disposition and loves to be around people. Although she is not a lap cat, she will follow you from room to room and if she sees you sitting down will lay down next to you. She is very alert and loves to play with her toys. She is currently an indoor cat and we believe her ideal home would be a home with no other animals.
Gracie is good with Cats: Yes, Dogs: Unknown, Kids: Yes

Contact Jane M. at 919-870-0692, ncjeffrey1@aol.com, 919-345-4753.

Are you the owner: Adopted
Reason for surrender: Have another cat in home. They appear to get along fine, however, this cat seems to continue to mark her territory and urinates on furniture and floors. Do not want to return her to the rescue place where we got her because we are afraid she would then be put to sleep. We feel she would probably do well if allowed outside like many of the cats in your refuge area.
How did you acquire: Adopted
How long owned: 4 months
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Fixed? Yes
UTD on rabies? Yes
UTD on FCRVP? Yes
Declawed? No
Medical conditions? No
Illness: UTI

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Community Listing: Chocolate

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.

Chocolate is a 4 year old Long Hair Chocolate Point Siamese cat who needs a new home. She weighs 8 lbs. This cat is located in Hubert, NC 28539

Beautiful and sweet. She now enters my home and helps herself to my cat's food dish. She lets me pet and hold her. She seems to get along in the colony at my house. She only hisses when she is eating and another cat tries to take it from her. She looks like an indoor cat but seems to prefer the out of doors mostly. She would be happy with regular food and protection from the elements and some TLC. She is beautiful!
Chocolate is good with Cats: Yes, Dogs: Unknown, Kids: Unknown

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

Are you the owner: No - a feral I have been caring for
Reason for surrender: I am told I will be evicted if I do not stop caring for the cats.
How did you acquire: Showed up
How long owned: I have been caring for her for 4 months
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Fixed? Yes
UTD on rabies? Yes
UTD on FCRVP? Yes
Declawed? No
Medical conditions? The vet said she had two teeth that needed attention
Illness: