The Goathouse Refuge

12/09/2025

Looking for another way to help our kitties? Visit the Angel Tree at HARC in Apex, NC, and look for our kitty ornaments! They have suggestions for items that we need, thank you!

HARC is hosting a Pet Angel Tree to spread holiday cheer to homeless pets!
How it works:
Tree and Stocking Ornaments
Each ornament features a homeless pet who needs supplies. Donate a physical gift (eg; toy, blanket, bowl, treat) to help a furry friend in need get ready for their forever home.
Bone Ornaments
Each ornament represents a $5 donation toward a spay/neuter procedure for a homeless pet—helping save lives and reduce shelter overcrowding.
Can’t come in person? Use the link below to donate online toward our Pet Angel Tree fund. Your gift will help provide care and supplies for homeless pets in our community. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-change-lives-1267

Thank you for supporting our furry friends on their journey to their forever families!

12/09/2025

Winter weather is hitting some of the country. ❄️
During winter, rock salt is often used to melt ice, but it can be hazardous to your pet’s paws and may cause blisters and sores!

Use a chlorine-free ice melter this winter to help protect your pet's paws.🐾🐾

(Photo credit to photographer)

12/08/2025

Cory came to the Goathouse in 2023 as a very shy girl in need of socialization. Under the care of the dedicated staff at the Goathouse, Cory has since made great progress, and we have enjoyed watching her slowly blossom over time. Cory loves treats, and recently she has made big strides in becoming less fearful towards people. With continued patience (and treats!), we have confidence that Cory will continue to come out of her shell. She would do best in a calm home environment with no small children; she gets along well with other cats and wouldn't mind sharing the home with another easy-going, gentle cat friend.

Approx. DOB: 07/12/2012

12/07/2025

Hermione and her siblings Ginny and Harry are the sweetest kittens! They love to be petted and held and have great purr boxes! They are all mostly white and Ginny has some calico markings too. She would love to be adopted with one (or both!) of her siblings. Come visit them all soon!

12/06/2025

Come see us this Sunday for our last event of the year. We will be at First Sunday in Pittsboro from Noon-4pm, near the courthouse circle with lots of Christmas goodies for both cat lovers and cats! 🎄😻

12/06/2025

Ginny and her siblings Harry and Hermione are the sweetest kittens! All are mostly white and Ginny has calico markings. She would love to be adopted with one (or both!) of her purry siblings! They are all fully vetted and waiting for you to hold them!

12/05/2025

It's Friday, YAY! Elwood hopes you have a great weekend and would love for you to visit him at the refuge! Visiting hours are 11 AM-3PM on Saturday and Sunday. Elwood has recently been neutered and had all his vetting, so he is more than ready to go home with you!

12/04/2025

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Giving Tuesday Matching Campaign to support our mission of helping precious kitties in need! The $20,000 Matching Campaign reached 100%!
A special Thank You to our supporter for doubling your donation of $20,000 to $40,000!
We cannot do what we do without YOU and we are very grateful.

12/04/2025

Harry and his sisters, Ginny and Hermione are the sweetest kittens! They all like to be held and petted. Harry is white with grey spots and he is fully vetted so he is ready to go home with you! Come visit these purry kittens!

12/03/2025

Lovely Camille would like to thank everyone who donated to us yesterday for Giving Tuesday! Your support warms our little kitty hearts.

12/03/2025

https://www.goathouserefuge.org/donate/
The matching campaign has already reached 45%!
Our Final Giving Tuesday Adoption Success Story is Kaiju!
Kaiju came to the Goathouse right after Christmas in 2021. He was a shy boy, so he was often overlooked. We are so grateful to his new family for seeing the sweetness in him and being willing to give him the loving, forever family he deserves.
"Happy tails for Kaiju!! His foster (and eventual adopter) writes:
“We are amazed by how quickly Kaiju came out of his shell and started to thrive in our home. As you can see in the attached photo, he has become very comfortable around us and loves attention! Kaiju is thriving and very much a part of the family."
This is the last story of the evening but there are so many more cats with stories who need your help. Can you help us reach the matching goal? Donate by using PayPal, a Debit or Credit Card, or Venmo by clicking on the link above . Your donation will be doubled

12/03/2025

https://www.goathouserefuge.org/donate/
The matching campaign has already reached 33%!
Our 5th GIVING TUESDAY special kitty is Alica!😻
Alicia is a beautiful “dilute calico” with a lot of white, just 6 and a half years old. She was transferred to the Goathouse from Gaston County Animal Care in June 2021 with kittens, but we didn't think she was the mother of any of them. Alicia is a little shy but she likes a head rub and loves to play. Lately she has become less shy and will walk right up to a visitor wanting to be petted. And should they happen to have a few treats for her that is welcomed too!
Alicia knows our mission is to "provide cage-free care for cats regardless of age, medical issues, or disposition until a permanent loving adoptive home can be found.” Your loving support has helped us take care of Alicia for the past 4 years, as well as all the other cats at the Goathouse Refuge.
With 67% of the matching goal remaining, you can help us reach the goal by donating using PayPal, a Debit or Credit Card, or Venmo by clicking on the link above. Your donation will be doubled!