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Cats of All Types are Safe at The Goathouse Refuge

Goathouse Refuge is coming to Spring Fling!
Goathouse Refuge is coming to Spring Fling!

The Goathouse Refuge is another rescue group that has been joining us at Spring Fling for several years now and we are pleased to have them attending again this year! As regular Spring Fling attendees they said,

"It is a fun and well-organized event; we get a lot of exposure to new people who don't know about us since we are located in Pittsboro. The donations that get split with the nonprofits helps greatly as well as the food and other items that we pick up after the event. I also enjoy seeing everyone's dogs at the event!!"

Though the name brings farm animals to mind, Goathouse is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, no-kill animal sanctuary that is:

"...dedicated to providing cage-free care for cats regardless of age, medical issues or disposition until a permanent loving adoptive home can be found."

For those who may not be suited to life in a typical home, whether because of medical issues or feral cats who prefer to stick to their wild ways, Goathouse is their permanent home where they can live as they please and be loved and cared for just the way they are.


Founder, Siglinda Scarpa, established The Goathouse Refuge in 2006 and continues to be an avid supporter. You can see her pottery and other work in a gallery at the refuge. Additionally, they sell coffee and all proceeds go towards care of the cats!


As of 2022, The Goathouse Refuge is shifting their focus to bring attention and aid to several groups of cats that are more underserved and traditionally overlooked; those who are older, or semi-feral, or who have special needs. These cats do get adopted but much less frequently than young cats who are "easy" to care for. As a result, this population ranks among the highest portions of euthanized cats in our nations' shelters.


"Consider the cats who have been faithful beloved companions for many years, only to be put out in the street or taken to a kill shelter when their humans can no longer care for them. Our goal will be to bring public awareness and sympathy to this group of cats, so that these animals receive the dignity and respect they have always deserved and so often have not received. We hope that this new focus as a place of last resort will change the discourse about and treatment of our elderly feline companions."

Majestic- currently available for adoption from Goathouse Refuge
Adopt Me!

Of course, all the cats that currently call Goathouse home, even outside the populations of their new focus, will continue to live there and be cared for until they find an adoptive home. So, if you are looking for a cat or two to complete your family, check out the cats at The Goathouse Refuge! You can stop by in person on Fridays by appointment, and Saturday & Sunday from 11:00am to 3:00pm.


One of their adoptable cats is Majestic, pictured here. He's a handsome teenaged guy who is said to get along with the other animals at the sanctuary and is sweet and friendly. You can view his profile page here and share it to help him find the perfect home to spend his golden years!


Learn more about Goathouse Refuge on their website, Facebook, and Instagram!


Don't miss visiting the Goathouse team, and maybe even some of their adoptable kitties, at Unleashed's 12th Annual Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 12-6 pm at Koka Booth Amphitheatre!!


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Second Chances Everywhere at Second Chance Pet Adoptions

Second Chance Pet Adoptions will be at Spring Fling April 13, 2025

We are excited to begin announcing the rescue groups joining us at our 12th annual Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser with one that has been with us every year since the very 1st Spring Fling!


We are thrilled to have Second Chance Pet Adoptions joining us again this year! When asked what they love about Spring Fling this is what they said:

"It's such a great, community-building event! Wonderful to see so many people out with their own dogs, and they are always so happy to stop by the other booths to meet the adoptable animals. We love getting to share our organization and mission with attendees and our attendance usually generates some new adoption, foster and/or volunteer applications!"

Did you hear that? You can sign up to foster and volunteer with rescues at Spring Fling in addition to seeing who they have available for adoption! Spring Fling is a great place to learn about your local rescues and find an organization to get involved with- you can make a difference for the homeless pets in our community.


"Second Chance Pet Adoptions is the oldest no-kill animal rescue organization in Raleigh serving Wake County and the surrounding areas. Since our inception in 1987, we have helped over 20,000 dogs and cats find their forever homes. We also partner with other organizations and communities to promote responsible pet ownership with the goal of reducing future generations of homeless animals." 

Second Chance started like most rescues do, with a small group that wanted to make a difference in the lives of homeless pets in their community. In the beginning, they were completely foster based but in 2004 the program and support had grown so much, they were able to open a cageless, no-kill facility to house cats. Their dogs still reside in foster homes, but they are one of the few rescues in the area that has a place you can go to visit adoptable cats. 


It is a bit far in advance to highlight an adoptable pet from Second Chance for Spring Fling, as some get adopted quickly which is great! They have lots of wonderful pets for adoption so check out their website (link below) and see if you find the next member of your family! Keep an eye on this post and we will try to update it closer to the event with one of their adoptable pets that might even attend Spring Fling! Also, stay tuned to the Spring Fling Facebook page to see one featured in our Rescue Photo Contest the week of Spring Fling- and vote for them if they are your favorite!


You can learn more about Second Chance, the work they do, and see all their adoptable animals on their website. Make sure to follow them on their socials, Facebook and Instagram, to keep up with their activities, events, and all their adorable adoptables!


And don't forget to visit Second Chance at Unleashed's 12th Annual Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser!!


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Facilitate Rescue Inc - Saving cats in Lillington, NC

  • Emily
  • Apr 22, 2024
  • 2 min read

Facilitate Rescue Inc. is another group that has joined us for Spring Fling in the past and we are excited to have them back again this year!


"Established in 2017, Facilitate Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit cat rescue organization that operates under the 501(c)(3) status. We are committed to rescuing cats and kittens who are in danger of being euthanized. With the help of dedicated fosters, volunteers, and generous donations, we are able to rescue many cats from the Harnett County Shelter in Lillington, NC, as well as take in kittens and cats from the community."

Like most rescues, Facilitate Rescue relies on volunteers and foster homes to save cats in need. They can only save as many cats as they have foster homes available so if you want to help out, fostering would be a great way to do that!


One of their available cats is Mama, pictured here. This is what her people have to say about her: "Mama was an outdoor cat at a mobile home park in Benson. She had been hanging around the park for at least five years. Four years ago, she showed up with an injury, and the people who were feeding her determined that it was an animal attack. Four years later, the injury was not healing, and they finally reached out for help. I picked up Mama and took her to the vet, who said that her injury was actually a burn. They do not know if it was a chemical burn or a heat burn. Mama has adapted perfectly to being an indoor – only cat. She is loving and well behaved. She uses her litter box like she’s been doing it for life. I keep a collar on her to keep her from licking her injury. It gets better and then the scab falls off and it looks raw again. I hope in time it will heal, although she probably will be scarred for life. She deserves a good home with people who will actually take care of her."


You can view all their adoptable cats and learn more about their work on their website. Make sure to stop by their booth and say hello and follow them on their social media channels, Facebook and Instagram, to keep up with all their activities!

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