Goathouse News
Goathouse Refuge Open By Appointment Only
Posted February 23, 2021
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Goathouse Refuge is closed to visitors beyond essential staff except by weekend appointment only. Masks and hand sanitizing are required. If you are sick or have symptoms, please stay home for the safety of our staff and cats.
*If you are interested in adopting from us, please complete our online adoption application and you will be contacted to schedule an appointment.
*If you are interested in just visiting, please schedule an appointment here: https://calendly.com/goathouserefuge
*For questions email: goathouserefugeoffice@gmail.com and please allow 24 hrs for a reply.
Stay safe and we’ll see you soon!
Goathouse Winter Matching Gift Campaign Reaches 75%
Posted February 22, 2021
Help us reach the goal before the February 28th deadline by donating today by clicking on the picture.
Valentine’s Day Greeting From the Goathouse!
Posted February 13, 2021
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Winter Heating Bill Assistance Still Needed
Posted February 12, 2021
The last couple of nights have been the coldest of the year here so far in our part of North Carolina with more winter weather ahead. Outside in the bitterly cold wind, I wondered about the wild, lost and stray animals burrowed away trying to stay warm.
The buildings at the Goathouse, from the main refuge to intake, the kitten cabana, and the infirmary, keep the cats safe and warm in the winter months. To keep them warm in the hills of rural Chatham County, we rely upon propane to heat the facilities. The propane gas bills are always head-shakingly high in cold winter days just as our fundraising takes a first of year dip.
Goathouse 2021 Calendars Still Available!
Posted February 08, 2021
We still have a few 2021 Goathouse Refuge Calendars!
What a great way to kick off your day by enjoying all the cute kittens pictured on different days throughout each month.
This year, we ooh and aah with the adorable theme of “Kitten Tales”. Only $15 (plus S&H). Order one today!
They make great gifts for every cat lover and help support the Goathouse kitties.
To order, visit our Shop page.
CARES Act Incentives Extended for 2021 — with a small boost!
Posted January 13, 2021

Allowable deductions for donations made by December 31st, 2021 to qualified charitable organizations- including The Goathouse Refuge! – have been greatly expanded. Here’s what you need to know to take advantage of this opportunity:
Do you take the standard deduction?
The CARES Act applies a temporary universal charitable deduction for all taxpayers of up to $300. Ninety-two percent of taxpayers take a standard deduction rather than itemizing their charitable giving—under the new provision, taxpayers who do not itemize can now directly benefit from their charitable cash donations of up to $300.
Are you itemizing deductions?
The adjusted gross income (AGI) limit for cash contributions was increased for individual donors. For cash contributions made in 2021, you can now elect to deduct up to 100% of your AGI (increased from 60%). The qualifying deduction can be cash, in kind, or appreciated stock.
Charitable Transfer of Stock Gains
For those with significant stock market gains, this year’s C.A.R.E.S. Act tax break can be an especially valuable opportunity. Transferring the stock directly to The Goathouse Refuge allows our charity to enjoy the full appreciated value of the stock and the taxpayer may deduct the full value of the donated stock (and offset equivalent income) without paying the capital gains tax they would otherwise owe on the appreciated value upon the sale of the stock. Making donations of appreciated stock is easy! Simply have your broker transfer the shares of stock to:
Edward Jones DTC # 0057
Goathouse Refuge Account # 35723358-1-2
Goathouse Refuge Tax ID # 26-0893521
What about IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD)?
The QCD allows individuals over 70 ½ years old to donate up to $100,000 in IRA assets directly to charity annually, without taking the distribution into taxable income. While the C.A.R.E.S. Act did not change the rules around the QCD, remember that under the C.A.R.E.S. Act an individual can elect to deduct 100% of their AGI for cash charitable contributions. This effectively affords all individuals over 59 ½ years old the benefits similar to a QCD; they can take a cash distribution from their IRA, contribute the cash to charity and may completely offset tax attributable to the distribution by taking a charitable deduction in an amount up to 100% of their AGI for the tax year.
Alas, all of the above opportunities are available only for donations made by December 31, 2021. Be sure to speak to your accountant or tax advisor now to maximize your charitable donations to The Goathouse Refuge or the charity of your choice!
Thank You and Happy New Year from The Goathouse Refuge!
Posted December 30, 2020

