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"To help bring about a time when no more abused or abandoned cats will be destroyed."
Through Adoptions | Rescuing
Fostering | Barn Cat Program
Lobbying animal rights
TNR - Feral Trap, Neuter, Release
Special Fundraising Events
Volunteering & Donating
The Cats' Cradle is a non-profit cat rescue operated solely by volunteers serving the unifour area. All Cats' Cradle cats and kittens are in foster homes. They are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, litter box trained and indoor cats only. We rescue, shelter and find homes for homeless cats and kittens and provide care for injured or sick and abandoned cats.
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ADOPTABLE Cats
You can view our cats on either of the links below:
Visit them in person at:
PetSmart - Hickory* two full weeks every month
PetSmart - Morganton* every week
Store hours are 9am – 9pm, Monday - Saturday
*Adoption counselors are available from 10 - 4 on Saturdays. Adoption counselors are available by appointment only during the week. Cats and kittens can be seen during store hours which are 9am – 9pm, Monday through Saturday.
Single cat or kitten: $90.00 each
Senior Cat (6+ years old): $55.00 each
Adoption Application - click here to complete >
Then email it to garibaldicat@gmail.com
Or print out, fill out and take to The Cats' Cradle at Petsmart
For more information about adopting please call 828-461-0178.
Cats pictured may not be available, please check our adoption links for current images of available cats and kittens.
Featured Cats & Kittens
Venus, Fergus, and Marcus are 4 months old and fixed and vetted. They were born to a shy, stray mama kitty who entered someone's basement via their open doggy door. We were called in and I was able to remove the kittens once they were weaned. Venus, the brown girl tabby, is the most outgoing and adventurous of the trio. Marcus, white/gray tabby is a sweetheart and very calm. Fergus, also a female, is the other white/gray tabby and is quite shy at first but very sweet once she trusts you.
Special NEEDS CATS
Seeking Virtual Foster Family for cats living with chronic illness or disabilities
Virtual Foster Parents will receive updated and photos of our kittens and cats needing medical care or daily medications. Please contact us and let us know which sweet kitty you'd like to support monthly. You decide what you can offer. Some cats require more care and vet costs.
Please Call (828) 461-0178 And save a cats life.
A monthly donation of $10/mo qualifies you as a virtual foster parent.
Volunteering & Fostering
The Cat's Cradle relies on volunteers and foster homes to continue to save vulnerable cats and find them forever homes
You love cats & kittens and you want to make a difference.
Please join our team, there are many ways to volunteer.
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Foster Homes – All of our cats and kittens are in foster homes. The more foster homes we have the more cats and kittens we can help.
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Fundraising – We need ideas and organizers.
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Grants – Research and help write grants , sometimes just forms need to be completed, we can teach you.
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Adoption Event Assistants – We do adoptions on the weekends at Hickory and Morganton.
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Adoption Center Cleaners – Our Petsmart cages need to be cleaned and cats fed daily, a great way to get to know all our kitties.
If you are interested, please contact us at 828-461-0178 or email TheCatsCradleNC@yahoo.com then download and complete appropriate form.
Fostering Our Cats - more information download >
Foster Agreement Form download >
Volunteer Release Form download >
We rely on people like you to help with our medical expenses, food, litter, and other needs for our cat rescues. Please help us by sharing with friends and participating in our fun - fund-raising events!
Save the Date!
April 18th - 2-5 pm
Mews, Brews & Music
Local bands, food trucks, great local craft beers!
To benefit The Cats Cradle
At Catawba Brewing Morganton, NC
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