Fundraiser - Holiday Pies

Did you know that Village Inn restaurants are located in 19 different states?  Go to the link below to find a location near you.

Village Inn Restaurant Locations

Let Village Inn make your holiday sweeter (and cuter), giving you

more time to enjoy with your family, while supporting Cats Cradle.

You can help Cats Cradle Shelter and Village Inn

care for vulnerable cats and kittens in our area 

by purchasing Village Inn pie-cards* for $13 each.

Pie cards also make great holiday gifts, appreciation gifts, or “just because” gifts.

We include a “Cutie Pie” photo with each pie card. 

Add a quick message to the back of the photo and you have a unique notecard.

*Pie cards can be used at any Village Inn in the country and don’t expire.

Fundraiser pies:

Apple

Cherry

Triple Berry

Strawberry Rhubarb

Lemon Meringue

Lemon Supreme

Banana Cream

Coconut Cream

Pumpkin

Pecan

French Silk

 Other flavors available for an additional charge when cards are redeemed.

To Order:

Online: Donate $13 per pie card via Paypal at catscradleshelter.org

Include your mailing address & “Pie(s)” in the comments

- or the kitties will assume you are making a holiday donation!

Via USPS—Send your check ($13 per pie card) to

Cats Cradle Shelter, 9 Ninth St South, Fargo ND 58103, 

Include your mailing address & “Pie(s)” in the comments.

Or give us a friend’s address and we will  mail directly to them.

In person: Stop by the Cats Cradle Shelter at the address above

during open house hours Tuesdays 4-7pm or Saturdays noon-5pm.

Questions? Email grants@catscradleshelter.org

Pie cards are available through 12-31-14.

$4 from each pie card benefits CCS: 

The proceeds from three pies will feed a cat for a month.

How many cats will you feed this holiday season?

                                   

Little Loves

Check out these little loves that stopped in for our open house on Saturday.

Patches

Pepper

Pippi

Stretch

Declawed Cats

Cats Cradle Shelter does not support declawing.  This can be extremely painful to the cat.  Declawing consists of amputating not just the claws, but the whole phalanx (up to the joint), including bones, ligaments, and tendons.  There is the potential for irreversible damage to the paw and declawing in some cases leads to behavior problems such as an increase in aggression and biting.  For information on declawing and suggestions on re-directing cat scratching behaviors, refer to the link on the left titled “Declaw Information”.

If you need to have a cat declawed we encourage you to adopt one that has already had the procedure done.  We have several nice cats at the shelter right now for you to consider.

Carly

Elliott

Francine

Ginger

Handsome

Magdelyn

Mango

Stu

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!

Getting Kitty Used to a New Pet

Imagine you're at home when out of nowhere a stranger enters, makes himself at home on your couch, and informs you that he will be living with you from now on. That would make you incredibly uncomfortable, protective of your home, and probably even scared. 

Now you know how your cat might feel if you bring a new animal home. Of course this doesn't mean you should not get another pet - but there are things that you can do to help your cat cope with and feel more comfortable with your new pet.

Remember, when introducing a new pet into a household with a cat, you should always take things slowly. Don't just let the new animal roam the place freely, as this can make your cat feel threatened, which in turn can lead to a hostile reaction. Start slow and be patient. Try putting the two animals in the same room and watching them closely before attempting to release your new pet into your cat's territory.

It's a good idea to visit a veterinarian with the new animal before introducing him to your cat. You want to make sure that your new pet is healthy and will not be exposing your cat to anything that is possibly contagious.

Something you can do to help your cat deal with a new pet is to keep their items separate. Each pet should have its own water and food bowls, litter boxes (in the case of two cats), and anything else. It's also recommended that you give the two animals their own space in the house away from each other so that they can feel safe and secure in their own territory without feeling like their space is being invaded. Give your cat lots of love to make sure he knows that he is not being replaced and does not feel neglected.

You can also use a stress relief product like ComfortZone with Feliway to help your cat adjust to the new pet. ComfortZone works by releasing cat pheromones into the air, which make the cat feel secure and at home. ComfortZone can help reduce the cat's fear and stress, along with any associated negative behaviors. For a more in-depth explanation of why ComfortZone is such an effective way to reduce stress in cats, you can visit their "How it works" page.

When adding a new pet to your household, you want to ensure their safety but you also want your existing cat to feel comfortable and stress-free. Follow the few simple steps I've mentioned when introducing a new pet to your cat and your two pets will be playing together in no time! 

Source: petplace.com

Open House

We are ready to welcome you in to Cats Cradle Shelter on Saturday for our open house.

9 9th St S. in Fargo from 12:00-5:00.

We have over 50 cats in house that are waiting to find their forever home.  Here are just a few of the cats available.

Bianca

Cortez

Greta

Mystry

Puma

Fall 2014

Check out all of our wonderful felines in this video link...then come to Cats Cradle Shelter to meet them in person on Saturday from 12:00-5:00 at 9 9th St. S. in Fargo.

Fall 2014

O'Ryan - Love Bug

Ready for a cuddler?  Then O'Ryan might just be your guy.  He is the sweetest, most trusting cat. He loves to be held in your arms as he naps.  O'Ryan tends to get picked on by cats with stronger personalities so would need to be an only cat or with less dominant felines.  Stop by on Saturday and see if this love could be your new forever pet.

Gentle Soul

Quite the Character

Sweet Face