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Caring For Creatures

Caring For Creatures, founded in 1988, is a no-kill animal sanctuary in Central Virginia.

07/02/2025

SATIN: Born ~11/3/24, arrived mid-January

Here are my notes from the very first day: ‘Oh, my goodness. Satin is a medium-hair tuxedo beauty (and I do mean BEAUTY) – sweet, affectionate from the start, supremely outgoing. A little hissy but just enough to let you know she’s in charge. What a flirt!’. First impressions were spot on in her case! She NEEDED you to know she was ready to be friends. After two visits, she seemed interested in coming out, so Steve lifted her up. She protested a little and was tense but allowed him to snuggle her briefly. We knew she would be a short timer, and she was adopted on 3/15/25. Last we heard, she is doing great and has won over her lucky new family!

Maddie, CFC Volunteer

Attention CFC Volunteers:If you can help, please email Mary at CFCHome1@gmail.com or call our office at 434 842-2404.Tha...

07/01/2025

Attention CFC Volunteers:

If you can help, please email Mary at [email protected] or call our office at 434 842-2404.

Thank you!!

06/30/2025

Joan is Ready for Her Forever Home!

Joan has been enjoying an Extreme Sleepover with our wonderful volunteer, Margaret, who shared what life has been like with this sweet girl:

“Joan has been an amazing companion this past week. She’s young and curious, so I kept a close eye on her those first few days while she learned the do’s and don’ts of living in a home. She absolutely loves treats, which made training a breeze. We’ve been practicing obedience skills like sit, down, stay, and off, and she’s catching on beautifully.

Joan is housebroken and sleeps through the night in her own cozy room, complete with a nightlight and radio to keep her company. When I leave during the day, she relaxes in the kitchen with a Kong and chew toy.

She’s an active girl who adores chasing balls outside. I've gotten plenty of exercise keeping up with her! When we’re home together, she follows me from room to room and settles nearby on a dog bed or right at my feet.

One evening, I took her to a baseball game, and she happily greeted everyone she met—kids, adults, and other dogs. She’s a sweetheart with a constantly wagging tail and a gift for winning hearts wherever she goes. She even naps on her back with all four paws in the air!”

Joan is ready to bring her joy and companionship to a loving forever family. Come meet her -you just might find your new best friend.

https://caringforcreatures.org/dogs/joan/

06/29/2025

Itsy Isn’t Really

By that I mean, she's a regular sized cat. She came in with her sister Bitsy when she was about a year old and was full grown then, but apparently the name stuck. Bisty was gone by the time I started volunteering, so I can't attest to her size. But let's move on.

Itsy can usually be found off the floor. She's happiest several feet off the ground. Whether snoozing in a cat tree or snuggling with a pal or two on top of a condo, she always welcomes pets from me. As long as I concentrate on her front half. She gets a bit jumpy if I stray too far back (word to the wise). And while she's content to let me come to her, this past week was different. After giving her some attention while she was curled up in the top bed of the cat tree, I pulled out the stepladder to "share the wealth" with the kitties on top of the neighboring cat condo. I hadn't been at it long when up pops Itsy looking for more of my patent-pending caresses. She was doing her best to look extra cute and I was putty in her paws. Yes, I was weak. But, honestly, tell me you wouldn't be the same.

Scott, CFC Volunteer

https://caringforcreatures.org/cats/itsy/

06/27/2025

Titan’s Big Day Out!

Earlier this month, Jennie and Wen took our wonderful boy Titan out for a special adventure—lunch and a treat of his choosing!

"From the moment we opened the car door, Titan was all smiles. He hopped right into the back seat and settled in as if he knew something exciting was about to happen.

Our first stop was a local shop to grab a snack and give Titan a little social time. Ever the gentleman, Titan decided the best place to sit was right by the entrance so he could greet every single person who came through the door. He was absolutely thrilled to say hello to everyone, tail wagging nonstop.

After sharing a small piece of sandwich, we headed to Tractor Supply so Titan could pick out a treat. True to form, he charmed everyone he met with a polite sit and a friendly paw offered in greeting. When we reached the treat aisle, Titan wasted no time selecting the perfect prize—a pig ear! He was so proud of his choice that he laid down right there on the floor to enjoy it.

Throughout the day, Titan showed impeccable manners in the car and while meeting new friends. He kept all four paws on the ground, gave countless high fives, and soaked up every moment of attention.

Titan is such an excellent boy—friendly, gentle, and full of heart. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who’s always ready for an adventure (and a pig ear or two), Titan would love to meet you!"

https://caringforcreatures.org/?post_type=dogs&s=titan

06/26/2025

FeLV+ Kitties

Thanks to CFC, I’ve had the striking realization that I’ve been wrong for years about feline leukemia-positive (FeLV+) cats. I thought an FeLV+ diagnosis was a death sentence. I seldom met FeLV+ cats at the shelter where I previously volunteered. The few I saw were confined to cages with dire warning signs. Vols had to don isolation gowns and latex gloves to interact with them. They could never come out of their cages.

Imagine my amazed surprise when I first stepped into CFC’s Observation Room and was swarmed by eight free-roaming FeLV+ cats, vying for my attention. I’ve spent over a year working with them on my twice-weekly visits to CFC. They are a delight! Now, I can’t sit down without Marble leaping onto my lap as Buck patiently waits his turn.

The famous Cornell vet school states: “The median survival time for cats after FeLV diagnosis is 2.5 years, but this can be much longer…” Of those eight FeLV+ kitties I first met, two have been adopted. One did become ill and crossed the Bridge four years after arriving at CFC. (I wrote about Cinnamon last August.) Of the five remaining, three have lived with FeLV at CFC for three years. Smokey—whom I wrote about last week—eight years. And Buck for almost 15 years! He’s the oldest cat currently at CFC. Working with them has been a deeply rewarding experience.

So FeLV is NOT a death sentence. While they should be indoor-only and not cohabit with FeLV-negative cats, I yearn for more people to adopt an FeLV+ cat. They’re wonderful companions.

Steve, CFC Volunteer

06/25/2025

Today’s Office Assistant: Tripp! 🐾

Tripp may not be winning any productivity awards (he’s highly suspicious of the copier), but he’s got the “office morale booster” role down pat. According to Jennie, “He’s not a fan of the copier but loves coming over for cuddles. Mostly, he just stands around looking handsome—I’m starting to think he was hired for his looks alone!”

Tripp is available for adoption and would love to trade in his temporary desk job for a forever home. A classic hound through and through, he’s goofy, affectionate, and guaranteed to make you smile. 💛

Come meet him and see for yourself—but fair warning: his charm is irresistible!

https://caringforcreatures.org/dogs/tripp/

06/24/2025

BRANCH: born 11/25/24, arrived mid-January

Branch is a striking brown tabby, and he joined us as a fearful, quiet baby - frozen in place but touchable. He would squeeze his eyes closed while we were in his space. He let us know he was very worried about us and his surroundings by hiding behind his litter box for our first two meetings. When we rubbed his head or cheek, we didn’t get much response at all.

He took his time, but finally came out into the open and we could see how beautiful he really was! He progressed from Magnolia Cove to the Scratching Post kitchen and now to his new home in L1, complete with outdoor Catio. He is still extremely shy but is doing his best to acclimate and make friends. We are hoping that being in the room with Hiccup and Pickle (two of our outgoing kitties) will help him come out of his shell!

Maddie, CFC Volunteer

06/23/2025

Titan says, “It’s pool time!” This lovable, fun-loving guy is always up for an adventure, especially when it means being by your side.

Titan once had a home, but his family had to make a heartbreaking decision. When dangerous mold in their house made their child sick, they were forced to move to a rental that sadly wouldn’t allow dogs. With heavy hearts, they surrendered Titan to our sanctuary.

Now, Titan is waiting for a new chapter—with someone who will love him and give him the life he deserves. Could you be the one to give this sweet boy his forever home?

Come meet Titan and let him steal your heart! ❤️

https://caringforcreatures.org/dogs/titan/

06/22/2025

Bucky loves spending time in our office where he’s a regular visitor. Adopted from CFC as a puppy 5 years ago (part of the President’s litter…aka Roosevelt) he needed to be returned when his family grew and life at home became a bit too chaotic for this sensitive boy. Bucky would love nothing more than to be in a forever home. Will you be his happily ever after? ❤🐾❤

https://caringforcreatures.org/dogs/bucky/

06/21/2025

MR. DINKLES: born ~11/3/24, arrived mid-January

This handsome boy is all black and extremely shy. He immediately froze when we first met then backed away, squishing himself into the back of his condo. He was very easy to touch, no hissing or growling, but he would start in with a ‘please don’t hurt me’ purr. If you’ve never heard a cat purr when they are scared, it definitely sounds different. Their body language doesn’t appear to be happy, but they still sound like a motor. I’ve always found this fascinating and sad. He was such a sweet little guy – I couldn’t wait to show him how people can be nice. His neighbor Satin was happy to hog all the energy meant for him, so he was mostly relieved when I moved along.

The next time I visited him, he was more upright and accepting of my affection…and my crunchy treats! When I returned after the holidays, he had been moved into R2 at the Scratching Post. I was thrilled to hear recently that he is out of his condo and doing very well! Apparently, he loves to play with wand toys, and I know he is getting lots of social interaction with other cats and our wonderful volunteers!

Maddie, CFC Volunteer

06/20/2025

Dog building update!
Look what arrived today! Our Biotekt building shell arrived via tractor trailer and now awaits assembly after the foundation is poured. Makes putting an IKEA dresser together look easy. More photos to come.

Address

352 Sanctuary Lane
Palmyra, VA
22963

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 3pm
Wednesday	10am - 3pm
Thursday	10am - 3pm
Friday	10am - 3pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

+14348422404

Website

http://www.caringforcreatures.org/

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