My Nonprofit Reviews

I began volunteering at the Goathouse Refuge in 2008 when like many people, I experienced a layoff during the great recession. Little did I know then that all these years later the Goathouse would be a very important part of my life where I would still be volunteering, be a member of the Board of Directors, and have an amazing cat named Bailey, who the Goathouse helped me rescue and ultimately adopt. The Goathouse Refuge is an absolutely amazing place. It is very unique in its setup with cats being able to roam free from their own building to the 1.5 acre enclosure with a special cat fence keeping them secure. It is such a peaceful setting and haven for both cats and people. Being a nonprofit, virtually all funding comes from donations, which can be a struggle some times. But hopefully it will be around for many years to come, helping thousands of cats get a second chance to have the loving, happy life they all deserve.

The Goathouse Refuge is truly an amazing place and a small piece of kitty heaven for the special needs or semi-feral cats who will live their forever. It is a no-kill cat sanctuary where the cats are free to come and go from their own building to an outdoor cat-fenced area where they can lounge in the sun, rest in the shade, and run and play with their cat friends. Visitors can sit in the garden and many cats will come jump in any available lap so they can get brushed or petted. It's a great way to de-stress for an hour and get your kitty fix! Cats are taken in no matter of age, needs, or disposition and given a second chance to be happy and live the life they deserve. The volunteers do their best to help match up cats personalities with qualities people are looking for and as a result hundreds of cats have found their forever homes with wonderful adopters. The refuge also provides well socialized and very sweet kitties to the Cat Tails Cat Cafe, which has had an amazing adoption rate since opening February 2019. If you are a cat lover, I highly recommend visiting the Goathouse Refuge. You may not want to leave!