The Goathouse Refuge is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3), cage free animal shelter founded by local sculptor and potter Siglinda Scarpa. We are located near Pittsboro, North Carolina, in Chatham County, on a 16 acre farm. We are open daily and love visitors, especially between 12pm and 3pm. Please take a moment to join our mailing list, and visit our Facebook and Petfinder pages.

Siglinda - Founder

Scott - Webmaster and volunteer

 

Directions

The Goathouse Cat Refuge
680 Alton Alston Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Phone: (919) 542-6815

From Carrboro (or 54 West Bypass if you are coming from Chapel Hill or Durham):
Jones Ferry Road West (away from Carrboro) passing over University Lake. In about 8 miles you will come to a convenience shop on your right called Frosty Trading Post. They have a big sign for the lottery outside. Turn right onto Crawford Dairy road and go about 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Chicken Bridge Road and go about 5 miles until you come to a stop sign. Turn left onto Route 87. Go 2.6 miles and turn right onto Alton Alston Road. There is a sign for the Goathouse Gallery right at the road. Follow the road to the Goathouse Gallery and Refuge turning left at the mail boxes as indicated.