Adopt

The Goathouse Refuge has many incredible cats in need of loving homes.

Volunteer

A strong, reliable volunteer force plays a crucial role in our rescue organization.

Donate

Tax deductible donations and gifts of goods to help run the refuge are always welcome.

Intake

WE ARE CURRENTLY AT CAPACITY —– View The Intake Application

Although the refuge is operating at full capacity, please fill out the intake form so that we can offer you more options or place you on the waiting list. Also, please see alternatives below for other options for rehoming your pet. Thank you.

Above all, please do not take your animal to a kill shelter, as North Carolina has one of the highest euthanasia rates in the country, at about 9 out of 10 animals going into shelters are euthanized. Additionally, “owner surrenders” or peoples’ pets can be euthanized immediately and don’t have to be held for the “stray period” of 3-5 days before euthanasia. Shelters use carbon monoxide gas chambers and the animals slowly suffocate to death [video - warning: graphic images]. Please sign a petition to outlaw the use of gas chambers in animal shelters.

Rehoming Tips

There are many things you can do to find your animal a good home. The two most important things to ensure a safe, responsible home are: (1) ask for and call personal and veterinarian references for any potential adopters, and (2) request a small fee for vet expenses. Both of these will help exclude dishonest people looking for free animals to sell to animal research laboratories or to train fighting dogs to kill.

Here are some tips to help you find a safe home for your animal.

  • Make a flyer: Write a short bio. Include basic facts about the animal and its ideal home. Take a good photo that shows the animal’s face.
  • Ask local vets and other rescue groups to list your animal.
  • Post your animal on pet rehoming websites, including Craigslist and Triangle Pet Rescue, and rescueme.org. Include lots of searchable keywords.
  • Although we may not be able to take your cat, you can still have a listing on our “Courtesy Listings” page. We will need a picture and a short biography, with your phone or email as contact. We will post your listing for three months.  Please upload photos and bios via our intake form.
  • Put flyers up in vet offices and anywhere else you can. Ask vet assistants and vet techs if any of them foster (some of them do). Some vets also do their own rescue work and may assist you in placing this animal.
  • See more rehoming ideas at Pet Foster Network.

Behavior Problems

If you are dealing with behavioral issues and feel like you are at the “last straw,” please take a moment to review the following resources.

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services

If you are planning to rehome your animal due to the cost of medical care and vet expenses, consider the following low-cost services.

SNAP-NC offers a low-cost spay/neuter service for cats (about $70), as well as other services including testing, microchipping, and vaccinations.

If you live in Orange, Wake, Durham, Person or Caswell County and believe your income is low enough to qualify for a $20 fix (spay or neuter), visit AnimalKind. You will need to complete the application, get approval, receive a voucher, and then make an appointment with an approved provider.

If you live in Chatham County, please click here for the $20 fix information through C.A.R.E.

If you live in Alamance County, please click here for the Humane Society’s information and low cost program.

Rescue Groups and Resources

The following is a list of other rescue groups and vet resources in central North Carolina:

We believe that with some effort, you can find a good, responsible loving home for your animal.

Regards,

The Goathouse Refuge

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