The Goathouse Refuge

The Goathouse Refuge Potter and sculptor Siglinda Scarpa, a native of Italy, makes her life here with the land and many, many animals.

The Goathouse Refuge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, no-kill animal sanctuary located in Pittsboro, NC, dedicated to providing cage-free care for cats regardless of age, medical issues or disposition until a permanent, loving home can be found. The cats are housed in a studio building and are free to roam among the artists, staff, volunteers and visitors in a 1 acre, cat-safe enclosure. The refuge is a

safe haven for cats who would have been euthanized in over-crowded shelters, for cats that have been considered "un-adoptable," and for cats that were unwanted or abandoned. Please check out our website, featuring our adoptable cats! We are always looking for volunteers to lend a hand. If you have photos of a cat or cats you adopted from the refuge, please feel free to add them. We love seeing the kitties happy in their new forever homes.

Cupid 2 is a lovely, medium haired girl with the sweetest face! She is bonded to Love and they need to be adopted togeth...
03/12/2026

Cupid 2 is a lovely, medium haired girl with the sweetest face! She is bonded to Love and they need to be adopted together. They are both in our adoption building, so just let a volunteer know that you want to meet them! They are almost 2 years old.

Dear friends, a very generous donor, is offering to match dollar for dollar, up to $25,000.This means a potential to rai...
03/12/2026

Dear friends, a very generous donor, is offering to match dollar for dollar, up to $25,000.
This means a potential to raise a total amount of $50,000 which will go a long way towards providing dental and any other veterinary care for the kitties.

We have many old cats that still need dental surgeries; we have 5 kitties with cancer, the last one is Mimi-too with mammal carcinoma, we also have Earl Gray, Toby, Luigina and MiMi. The last 4 are 24, 24, 24 and 18 YO. Maple has an immune disease that gives him very painful blisters on his skin. Velluto is going to the Vet School on Tuesday at the Dermatology department to try to figure out how to deal with his skin problem. Our Vets tried many things without success; he is still not growing fur, and his skin is covered with blisters…. Clementina is going for dental on Monday; Cricket is going on Monday too because has a strange deep noise when he breaths and 2 nodules on his chest…. Your donations will make sure that we can pay for these adorable creatures and all the others for a long while.

Thank you! You know that all the “thank you” feel to me like old, overused jeans, but they are deeply felt in our hearts….
Love to all of you,

Siglinda and Bea.


Thank you in advance for your dedication to the Goathouse Refuge, a safe place for kitties, no matter what!


Ways to double your impact now:

Donate using a Debit or Credit Card, PayPal, or Zelle and your donation will be doubled!
https://www.goathouserefuge.org/donate/

Cutie pie Amethyst is waiting for her forever home, could it be with you? She is around 9 months old and fully vetted. C...
03/11/2026

Cutie pie Amethyst is waiting for her forever home, could it be with you? She is around 9 months old and fully vetted. Come visit Amethyst, Saturdays and Sundays, 11 AM-3 PM.

This L-O-N-G boy is Oz! He is part of the "Wicked" litter. His two siblings are adoption pending, so come check out this...
03/10/2026

This L-O-N-G boy is Oz! He is part of the "Wicked" litter. His two siblings are adoption pending, so come check out this almost one-year-old tabby and get under his spell!

Beatrice is a white with orange female who came with six kittens: Birch, Bishop, Briar, Bay, Basil, and Beans. She was ...
03/09/2026

Beatrice is a white with orange female who came with six kittens: Birch, Bishop, Briar, Bay, Basil, and Beans. She was a very good mama and now that her kittens are adults, she would love to find a quiet home of her own as she is a very timid kitty that frightens easily. She needs a quiet home in which to learn to trust her caretaker. DOB: 04/07/2018.

Don't forget!
03/08/2026

Don't forget!

Darrow was found as a stray semi-feral kitty and brought to the Goathouse so that he would have a safe, supportive place...
03/07/2026

Darrow was found as a stray semi-feral kitty and brought to the Goathouse so that he would have a safe, supportive place to call home. It has taken him some time, but recently Darrow has decided that people aren't so bad after all, and he loves getting treats from our volunteers and often allows some pets from the staff and visitors that he's gotten to know & trust. We believe Darrow would do well in a quiet home of his own with caretakers who could work on building a trusting relationship with him. We think he'd do fine with another easy-going adult feline friend in the home. Come meet this sweet, gentle boy and see if perhaps he's the one you've been waiting to find!

Approx. DOB: 5-28-2015

Mara is a pretty calico kitty who was part of BIG group of orphaned kittens - nearly 20 total!! - that transferred into ...
03/06/2026

Mara is a pretty calico kitty who was part of BIG group of orphaned kittens - nearly 20 total!! - that transferred into the Goathouse from a fellow rescue in Wilson, NC. Sadly, many of the kittens in this group fell ill with panleukopenia and didn’t make it, but Mara was one of the lucky survivors. Mara can be a little shy around new people, which is likely why she’s been overlooked by potential adopters. She would love nothing more than to find a quiet home with a cat-savvy caretaker willing to give her ample time to bloom at her own pace. We just know the right family is out there for sweet Mara!

Approx. DOB: 6/6/2021

Ten-month-old Marble is patiently waiting for her forever home! She is a lovely black and white girl with cute markings-...
03/05/2026

Ten-month-old Marble is patiently waiting for her forever home! She is a lovely black and white girl with cute markings-look at that nose! Come visit Marble, Saturdays and Sundays, 11 AM-3 PM.

Did you miss the New York Cat Film Festival at the Cary Theater? 🐈You now have another chance to see it , including “Paw...
03/04/2026

Did you miss the New York Cat Film Festival at the Cary Theater? 🐈
You now have another chance to see it , including “Paws And Purpose” about Siglinda and the Goathouse Refuge on the big screen. It will be showing at the Carolina Theater in Durham over 9 days this month. 😽

Sweet, shy little Noreen was pulled to the safety of the Goathouse just days before her time was nearly up at a high-kil...
03/04/2026

Sweet, shy little Noreen was pulled to the safety of the Goathouse just days before her time was nearly up at a high-kill shelter. Understandably, Noreen is not very trusting of people, but she is gradually becoming more comfortable around the Refuge staff who gently and lovingly care for her. Noreen would be happiest in a quiet home without small children; we haven’t had enough opportunities to see how she is around other cats, but she may do well in a home with another cat that is non-dominant and easy-going. If you’re an experienced cat owner willing to give Noreen the time and supportive care that she needs to help her bloom at her own pace, then we hope you’ll come meet her in person soon!

Approx. DOB: 04/20/2021

Today is World Wildlife Day! 🐾❤A day that is celebrated every year on 3rd March to raise awareness about the importance ...
03/03/2026

Today is World Wildlife Day! 🐾❤
A day that is celebrated every year on 3rd March to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the world’s biodiversity. The day highlights the urgent need to safeguard wildlife, ecosystems, and natural habitats that are under threat from human activities and climate change.

Some things that you can do include:
🐾Support Sustainability: Choose products (cosmetics, herbal remedies) that prioritize sustainable, fair-trade harvesting to reduce pressure on wild plant species. The Goathouse Coffee With -a-Cause is fair-trade and very yummy!
https://www.dilworthcoffee.com/collections/goathouse-refuge

🐾Support Conservation: sign petitions and campaigns, volunteer

🐾Protect Local Biodiversity: Even small gardens or balconies can provide vital habitats for local wildlife and entertain your indoor kitties!🐈‍⬛ Plant native species that attract pollinators, birds, and other beneficial creatures. Avoid using pesticides and herbicides that harm the ecosystem.

🐾Reduce Your Plastic Footprint

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405 Goathouse Road(updated) /mailing Address 680 Alton Alston Rd
Pittsboro, NC
27312

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+19195426815

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