CAROLINA CATS

This is our little TNR (Trap, neuter, release) group of outdoor cats. I don't call them feral because, though they don't like strangers or the vet, many are friendly to us.

We are struggling to get all of them neutered, but there is no low cost spay/neuter clinic convenient to us. Our vet does give us a discount, but the cost is still high for folks who live pretty much on Social Security. So, if you would like to make a small gift to help out, you can do so below, but first let us introduce some of the Carolina Cats and show what is involved in caring for them.

OLLIE: A pretty orange tiger, he is the head cat or so he thinks.

He's friendly and loves Scott, often hanging out at the door of

Scott's workshop waiting for him to come out. He

also greets Scott when he comes home from his

hydro therapy late in the afternoon.

MATTIE: Ollie's brother, assistant head cat, and also friendly.

I often have to call him at feeding time and he

comes running.

Here is Freddy one of 3 adorable kittens we are fostering. They are socialized, cuddly, litter box trained, and playful. They are looking for loving, inside, forever homes with a person (s) they can cuddle with and love.

Far right is Hobbes a Tortie. Next to her is Grayson. Middle is         From plant: Tiffany, Grayson, and Stripes.

Butterball and left is Grayson's sister who doesn't have a name yet.

Hobbes, Grayson as well as Ollie and Mattie have been neutered,

micro-chipped, and ear tipped. The other two have yet

to be done.

Missing is Lion Cat, a very wily, female. Lion is our oldest cat, probably 12 or more and mom to the kittens. We have been trying for years to trap her, but she manages to avoid the trap each time. She is a hussy. The kittens are old enough to be on their own and to to forever homes. So, we would like to trap Lion and get her spayed.  Tricky as she is, we HAVE NOT given up.

Here is an "extra" kitten that just showed up and adopted us, Tux.  She is really smart, learned to use

the pet door immediately. I have been able to pat her while she's eating.

The other 3 are Grayson, Striper, and their sister, Tiffany.

This is Buttercup. He has been neutered, micro-chipped, given a rabies vaccination, and had his left ear tipped. He is very proud of his magnificent tail!

We have set up our garage with beds, some body heat reflecting pads, and a bit of heat for the winter. Aside from the garage door that is open most days, there is a pet door so no one is ever trapped in the garage.

Go here to see vet invoices:  PAYMENTS  .

If you would like to help us with a contribution to the care of the Carolina Cats, go to your Paypal acct, click Send Money and send to sales@ibdoggone.com.

Another way to help is when you purchase any of our embroidered items we sell on Ebay. Our Ebay ID is Collectorfrosty.

OUR PLEDGE:  Every cent contributed will be used for the neutering and care of these cats. None of it will go to the Hooligans, a fancy cruise to Tahiti, or any other personal use. We will keep these pages updated as to which cats have been neutered, etc. If we should have money left over, we will donate it to a rescue group. Any money that comes in will be kept in a separate account and not co-mingled with our personal funds.

CAT FACTS

Cats and dogs never go through a menopause so they continue to have babies until they die. That is why TNR is so important.

If you see a stray cat, look for an ear tip which generally defines a real TNR program and not just someone's pet that wanders outdoors or part of a hoarding situation.

And, remember if you allow your Animal Control Officer to come and trap stray cats, you may be trapping a neighbor's cat - not good for neighborly relations - and sending them to the local shelter where they will inevitably be killed. Instead try moth balls or moth crystals around your yard to deter cats. Just be careful that you don't have young children who might pick them up. There are also cat deterrent spays available on amazon.com and elsewhere.