Fund Raiser - Chili's Give Back Program

Right click on the voucher below to open in a new tab.  Print the voucher and share with your friends.  

Take the voucher when you visit Chili's in Fargo (at the address indicated) and 15% of your purchase (excluding taxes) will benefit Cats Cradle Shelter.  This offer is in effect 8/1/14 to 11/1/14.  

Thank you Chili's for supporting CCS!

Cat Nap

How about a Sunday afternoon catnap.  Cats sleep 15 or more hours each day.  Here are some of the sweet cats at Cats Cradle Shelter having their daily rest.

Open House - Available Cats

Looking for something to do this weekend?  Thinking of adding a four-legged friend to your home?

Stop in on Saturday for our open house from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm.  We are located at 9  9th street south in Fargo.  Can't make it on Saturday?  We are also open Tuesdays from 4:00 – 7:00 pm, and by appointment.  You can reach us at 701-356-7877.   If we are unavailable, please leave a message and we will get back to you.

We typically have 40 - 50 cats in-house that are waiting for their forever home.  Here are pictures of just a few of the cats that CCS has rescued.  Stop by and meet them in person!

April

Charisma

Columbus

Cuddles

Edith

Ginger

Rocco

15 Signs That your Cat is a Furry Child

Is your cat part of your family? Do you refer to yourself as your cat's mom or dad? Cats that are loved and valued as a child are lucky cats.

It is becoming more common for cats to be a valued member of a household, rather than a replaceable possession. While there is still far too much of it, it is less acceptable for a cat to live wandering the streets, fending for itself. This trend is being replaced by cats regarded as children, living in a loving home with their own warm bed, nutritious meals, and much spoiling!

Signs that your cat is a furry child:

1. You always carry a picture of your cat in your wallet, and you show it off often.
2. Your cat has his or her own stocking and gifts under the Christmas tree.
3. You always keep cat treats on your counter.
4. The plant life in your home includes cat nip and cat grass.
5. Your cat has birthday parties.
6. A common form of decor in your home is the cat tree.

7. Instead of the kennel, your cat has a relative, friend or cat sitter come to your home.
8. Your cat drinks from your milk glass, and instead of getting new milk, you just drink after him or her.
9. Your cat has health insurance.
10. There are arrangements in your will for you cat.
11. You have been known to take your cat for a walk in a stroller.
12. Your friends threw you a shower when you got your kitten.
13. You've called off work because your cat is ill.
14. Spending quality time with your cat everyday is a priority.
15. Head rubs and purrs from your cat are welcomed.

Treating your cat with the respect you would give a child is not only fun, it is important. Cats are living beings just as much as kids are. They feel, think (some more than others!), love, and need like kids. Having a child should be taken very seriously, and so should getting a cat. Both are responsibilities. Both need medical care, shelter, proper diet, and your time and affection. Both are lifelong commitments.

Of course, there are many aspects of cat-raising that are easier than raising a child. Cats don't go to college. They don't absolutely need a babysitter while you're at work. They litter box train quickly. Cats don't get speeding tickets. They don't throw temper tantrums at the movie theater. And at the end of a long day, what is more soothing - a purring loving cat or a puzzling, algebra equation?

Source: http://www.petplace.com

Jade

Jade (middle) is the sweetest, petite little girl.  She loves curling up in a lap and being wrapped in a blanket.  She is still a little nervous, but Ponsford (left) and Nevis (right) are doing their best to make her feel secure.  If you have room for any of these lovable cats visit the shelter on Tuesdays (4:00-7:00) or Saturdays (12:00-5:00).

Sam

Typical Cat paw

Sam's paw

Count your kitty’s toes. Odds are she has a total of 18, with five toes on each front paw and four on each rear. If your kitty is polydactyl, however, she might have as many as eight toes on any given paw. The word is Greek in origin, with "poly" meaning "many" and "daktylos" meaning "digits." Most polydactyls have extra toes on their front paws, which sometimes resemble thumbs and make your kitty look as though she's wearing adorable mittens.  

Sam is a polydactyl as you can see in the pictures.  Sam pretty much has the run of the shelter as he does not get along well with other cats.  He loves chasing a crumpled up piece of paper and has quite the soccer skills.  He will come jump in your lap to ask for attention. Come meet Sam and the other available cats today from 12:00-5:00 or Tuesday's from 4:00-7:00.

Saturday Open House

Open house hours are on Tuesdays from 4:00 - 7:00 Saturdays from 12:00 - 5:00 and by appointment.  You can reach us at 701-356-7877.  We are located at 9  9th Street South in Fargo.

Here are just a few the fantastic cats who are available for adoption and waiting for their forever homes.  Stop by CCS and meet them in person.  

Bert

Cher

Cindi

Einstein

Hendrix

Jade

Newton

Radar

Silly One Liner Cat Jokes

1. Why don’t cats play poker in the jungle? Too many cheetahs.
2. What is a cat’s way of keeping law & order? Claw Enforcement.
3. Did you hear about the cat who swallowed a ball of wool? She had mittens.
4. What do you call the cat that was caught by the police? The purrpatrator.
5. Why is the cat so grouchy? Because he’s in a bad mewd.
6. Where is one place that your cat can sit, but you can’t? Your lap.
7. Why did the cat run from the tree? Because it was afraid of the bark!
8. How do cats end a fight? They hiss and make up.
9. What does a cat like to eat on a hot day? A mice cream cone.
10. If lights run on electricity and cars run on gas, what do cats run on? Their paws.
11. Why are cats better than babies? Because you only have to change a litter box once a day.
12. Why is it so hard for a leopard to hide? Because he’s always spotted.

Source: catnipsum.com