Save Our Cats and Kittens - SOCKS Shelter

12/31/2025

Yes! The SOCKS Thrift Store is open today! Come get end-of-year bargains! We also have a few of the limited-edition SOCKS calendars still available!

New Years Week Store Hours. May everyone enjoy the New Year!

12/31/2025

12/31/2025

Calliope, our girl who loved the rocking horse, has been adopted!

And yes, her little pony went with her!

12/29/2025

Cat Safety Tips for New Year’s Eve

-Keep all cats indoors even typically outdoor-only cats, as the noise can cause them to panic and run away.

-Create a safe hideaway in a quiet, interior room (like a closet or a spare bedroom) equipped with their litter box, food, water, and favorite toys.

-Muffle the noise by closing windows and blinds, and using fans, an air conditioner, soft music, or a white noise machine to help drown out the sound of explosions.

-Use calming aids such as pheromone diffusers or sprays (like Feliway) to reduce anxiety.

-Ensure all identification is current, including checking that microchip registration information and ID tags are up to date, just in case a cat manages to escape.

-Keep dangerous items out of reach, including matches, actual fireworks, streamers, and certain human party foods (especially those containing onion or garlic).

-Monitor community cats and be aware they may hide for a while after the display. Pick up any firework debris outdoors to keep the area safe for them later.

If a cat shows intense or prolonged signs of distress, consult a veterinarian.

-From Alley Cat Allies

12/28/2025

The cats have informed management that SOCKS will be CLOSED on New Year’s Day so they can recover from the catnip-fueled Year's Eve party and properly reflect on their resolutions. 🎉💤

They've also demanded SOCKS close early at 5 p.m. on Jan. 2 and Jan. 3 for box testing and meetings about treat distribution. 📦

Here are their resolutions so far:

✨ Nap more (currently at 16 hours, aiming for 18)
✨ Knock things off counters with fewer accidents, more intention
✨ Trip at least one human per day and act innocent about it
✨ Demand attention → immediately reject attention
✨ Leave toys in the water bowl for flavor
✨ Stare into nothing to keep humans uneasy
✨ Be mysterious (no explanation needed)
✨ Get adopted by a human who understands all of the above

Resolutions subject to change, probably hourly. 😸

What other resolutions should they consider❓

12/27/2025

The shelter will be closing at 5 p.m. today.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

12/27/2025

12/25/2025

🎅🎄 In addition to the cats adopted at our Feline Festive event, these kitties will be Home for the Holidays: 🎅🎄

Abaddon, Alice Mae, Angel, Bamboo, Beau-ling Ball, Bobby, Cali Marie, Charles in Charge, Chip, Cosmo, Dale, Derpy, Dins, Elvira, Falcon, Frosty, Gyoza, Husk, Judy, King Henry, Luna, Luna Rose, Little Missy, Maitake, Mortimer, Poinsettia, Rangoon, Sharkie, Shimeji, Toast Malone, Willow. Wonton

Thank you for giving the gift of love. 🐱 ❤

12/25/2025

🎄 SOCKS HOURS THIS WEEK 🎄

✨ Christmas Day - Closed
❄ Dec. 26 - Open noon - 6 p.m.
❄ Dec. 27 - Open noon - 6 p.m.

12/25/2025

Don’t toss those Amazon gift bags! 📦🐾

SOCKS can put them to purr-fect use as adoption bags! Every adopted kitty goes home with a special bag filled with a cozy blanket, a toy, treats, and starter food — and those sturdy gift bags are just what we need.

We also happily accept business tote bags to use as adoption bags. It’s a fun way to give a kitty a great send-off and get your business in front of our adopters. Win-win! 😻

Bags can be dropped off at our shelter, 498 Carmel Drive, Fort Walton Beach.

Thank you!