 Successful TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) starts long before the traps are ever set! When you're planning a large project, preparation is everything. Here are a few key steps we take before trapping day: Get Property Owner Approval Before making any plans, confirm that the property owner supports the TNVR project. Having everyone on the same page from the beginning helps ensure a smooth process and prevents issues later on. Schedule Surgeries Secure surgery appointments before trapping begins. We try to allow at least one day for trapping beforehand and a couple of days afterward for recovery and monitoring. Create a Feeding Schedule Cats are creatures of habit! Feeding at the same time each day helps them develop a routine, making it much easier to know when they'll be at the colony on trapping day. Communicate With the Community Let nearby residents and feeders know the trapping dates. Reducing feeding locations and withholding food until trapping is complete is incredibly important. If food is available elsewhere, the cats may never make it to the traps! Trap Train A few days before trapping, we place deactivated traps with food inside so the cats can get comfortable entering them. When trapping day arrives, many are already familiar with the traps, making the process quicker and less stressful. In these photos, you'll see some of the cats we've been trap training over the past week. TNVR takes planning, patience, and teamwork, but every surgery means fewer kittens, healthier cats, and a better future for the colony.
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We just became aware of this deal happening on Amazon right now for select Purina products - there are two ways to get cash back:
There are some items that qualify for both, like this pack of Friskies canned food that is on our wishlist. We are ALWAYS in need of food - it is one of our highest expenses every month so if you're able to send us a pack or two, that would be wonderful! You can view our wishlist here and search for Purina to view items that may be included. And don't forget to let us know when you send something our way so you can be entered into our quarterly drawing for a one-of-a-kind cat necklace!  We have an ANNOUNCEMENT!!
We are officially partnering with Robinvale Designs to offer our donors a chance for one-of-a-kind cat necklaces! How awesome is that?! Pictured are just a few examples of their work. They are planning to begin work on our necklaces very soon (and we'll share those once we get them!), but we were so excited about this that we could not wait to share the news with all of you! And if necklaces are not your thing, you can use them as decorative pieces for ornaments, keychains, purses, and more! So how can you snag one for yourself? Every donation within a quarter will be entered to win the highlighted cat necklace for that quarter. After the quarter is over, we will have a drawing to determine the lucky winner for that necklace! The more often you donate, the more chances you have to win. It's our way of giving thanks for supporting us. Monthly donors are entered for every donation as well. If you're interested in becoming one, check out our Fund-A-Feral program in which you can sponsor one of our sanctuary kitties for as little as $10/month. For one time donations, you can also visit our donation page. If you have been sending us food, litter, or other supplies and would like to be entered into the drawing - please send us an email or FB message. A copy of your receipt will greatly help, if you have one. This quarter runs from July 1 through September 30, 2026 with the drawing for the winner in October. Keep an eye out for an announcement within the next couple weeks of which cat necklace will be available. Please share and spread the word and don't forget to make a donation if you can. Every little bit helps AND you'll have a chance for a one-of-a-kind kitty necklace.  We have EXCITING NEWS!! Another raffle is coming this fall, and we’re looking for sponsors!
Our raffles have been incredibly popular, and this year we’ve been expanding our reach within the community. Sponsorship offers a meaningful way to showcase your business while supporting our mission to provide lifelong sanctuary care and promote the health of community cats through TNVR (Trap‑Neuter‑Vaccinate‑Return) initiatives. We offer a variety of sponsorship levels, and each sponsor has the option to be a raffle ticket hub for additional promotion. Click here to learn more and sign up. Questions? Send us a message through social media or email [email protected]  We know it has been a while since we have provided updates on current happenings at the sanctuary and our TNVR initiatives. So today is an effort to get back into providing more regular updates for all of you.
Here we have a picture of Twinkle Toes under one of our fig trees. We picked this picture because today is Friday and there is this trend of making posts that start with the same letter as the day, which would be "fig," in this case. But we also want to highlight Twinkle Toes. He has been a sanctuary resident for the past 4 years. Can you spot the reason for his name? Twinkle Toes, along with our other feline residents, rely on us to cover their needs which range from daily care such as food, water, shelter, litter, and enrichment to less often, but still important care, such as vaccinations and medical care. For this reason, we have setup a way to sponsor a sanctuary resident through our Fund-A-Feral program to help cover the monthly costs for each cat. For as little as $10/mo, you can support a sanctuary resident of your choice. To see our current residents and learn more, visit the Fund-A-Feral page here.  Today we wanted to highlight and express our gratitude to those who helped in making our spring raffle a big success. It raised more funds than the previous raffles we have held, which will help with monthly expenses related to sanctuary care of the cats who reside here as well as help with our TNVR initiatives.
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And thank you to ALL OF YOU who shared our fundraiser and bought tickets. We are so very grateful for your continued support. Check out the video to see who wins. Thank you to EVERYONE who supported it through sponsorships, promoting the raffle, selling tickets, sharing our posts, and purchasing tickets! This has been our most successful raffle so far and it's all thanks to our many WONDERFUL and AMAZING supporters!! Congratulations to all of the winners! Only FOUR days left to grab your tickets for our Spring Raffle! Drawing is June 21. 1 for $5 or 5 for $20 Options are: 1 - NC Mountains Bed & Breakfast Getaway - $600 gift certificate to the The Yellow House on Plott Creek Road located in Waynesville, NC, just 40 minutes away from Asheville, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery while indulging in the included 3-course breakfast. This trip can be customized to fit your needs so if you need multiple rooms, wish to stay multiple nights, or explore enhancement options - you can set that up!  2 - Taste of Washington Gift Card Bundle - Go on a culinary adventure with this package! Included are:
 3 - Greenville Yard Gnomes July 3rd Game Fan Package - All we can say is WOW!! Check out of the Gnomes swag you'll get with this!
 To grab your tickets in person, be sure to stop by today or tomorrow (Wednesday, Thursday) since we will be picking up all tickets on Friday. You can get yours at:
Please share and spread the word! We have spayed/neutered over 190 cats so far this year and continue to care for the cats residing in our sanctuary. Every ticket sold will directly help both of these critical programs.
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