Caring for Cats: What We Do at Goathouse Refuge
Posted May 12, 2013
There aren’t many places in today’s world that offer ongoing, unconditional care to animals in need, but that’s exactly what we provide at the Goathouse Refuge. We are a cat sanctuary, a place where cats that have been abandoned or lost can be safe and warm and happy, where cats who have had to live at the margins of the modern world can find a place where they are welcome.
Our goal is to connect every animal with a loving family who wants to share their life with a wonderful feline companion. Typically, 10-20 cats are adopted every month from our facility, and since we keep all of our cats up to date on their vaccinations and check-ups and make sure they lead interactive, social lives, adoptions from Goathouse Refuge are easy and effective.
Unfortunately, not every cat is destined to be a typical pet. Some have medical issues that require daily care; some grew up as feral cats and don’t have the disposition for domestic life; and sometimes, there just aren’t enough homes to go around. But Siglinda Scarpa, who founded Goathouse Refuge seven years ago, believes every cat has the right to a life free from both danger and indifference. This is the philosophy we operate by at Goathouse Refuge, a no-kill shelter that serves two important roles: a stopover for cats on their way to permanent homes, and a permanent shelter for cats that just need a place they can call their own.
That’s what we do at Goathouse Refuge. We think it’s worthwhile work. We hope you think so, too.
Please come by and visit! We are open every afternoon of the year, from 12:00 to 3:30 pm.
Board of Directors
The Goathouse Refuge
