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The Whisker Whisper Blog

Check out these blog posts and articles to help cat owners everywhere and share stories from inside the shelter. Learn about common behavioral or medical conditions, step inside the mind of a cat and learn a few fun new facts!
The Rabies Vaccine for Cats: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The Rabies Vaccine for Cats: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

By Beth Dokolasa September 28 is World Rabies Day, serving as an important reminder that although rabies is 100% fatal, it is also 100% preventable through proper administration of the rabies vaccine. What is Rabies? Rabies is a viral di…
How to Cope with the Loss of Your Cat

How to Cope with the Loss of Your Cat

By Desiree Argentina, CCS foster and adopter The death of your cat can be one of the most devastating losses you will ever face. It can be just as difficult or even more so than the loss of a human family member. The loss of your beloved cat c…
Celebrate Your Birthday with the Cats: Why Host a Facebook Fundraiser
| Amanda Huggett |

Celebrate Your Birthday with the Cats: Why Host a Facebook Fundraiser

An easy and unique way to ring in your birthday and help shelter cats is by hosting a fundraiser on Facebook. If your profile lists your birthday, Facebook will probably prompt you as it approaches to set up a fundraiser. You get to choose whi…
Decoding Cat Body Language

Decoding Cat Body Language

By Beth Dokolasa Understanding a cat’s body language is vital for cat owners and enthusiasts to establish a strong bond and communicate effectively with their feline companions. By deciphering the subtle non-verbal communication cues provided …
Partner Spotlight: Community Shares

Partner Spotlight: Community Shares

Today for #NationalNonprofitDay, we launch a brand-new blog series recognizing the work of partner organizations that help us make a difference in our community. Today, meet Community Shares! Cat Care Society is a proud partner of Community Sh…
A Record-Breaking Success: Clear the Shelters 2023 Recap
| Amanda Huggett |

A Record-Breaking Success: Clear the Shelters 2023 Recap

In case you missed it, on August 13, we hosted a waived-fee adoption event alongside a pop-up thrift shop, for Clear the Shelters month, and we are overwhelmed at the positive response from our community! In fact, we adopted out the most cats EVE…
Optimizing Giving Strategy: Donor-Advised Funds

Optimizing Giving Strategy: Donor-Advised Funds

by Michaela Sullivan, CCS board member I’ve been a huge fan of the Cat Care Society ever since I visited for the first time almost a decade ago. CCS has been one of my favorite places to donate to. I don’t know of a single shelter that comes c…
Starting Over After Losing Your Cat

Starting Over After Losing Your Cat

By Linda Brandon, advisory board member I am often saddened when people who have lost a beloved pet cat say they cannot bear the pain of adopting a new cat or kitten. It seems they are missing the joy of giving a new cat a home. It is possible…
Updates About CCS’ Future: A (Fiscal) Year-End Report & New Plans

Updates About CCS’ Future: A (Fiscal) Year-End Report & New Plans

Hello friends of Cat Care Society! As I reach one full year of service with this incredible organization, I can’t help but beam with pride for everything we have achieved together and are still working to accomplish. And, I’ve got some great upda…
Meet Cat Care Society’s Animal Care Team!

Meet Cat Care Society’s Animal Care Team!

One of the most crucial roles to any animal shelter is making sure that the animals in our care are well taken care of. And the department at Cat Care Society responsible for this is our animal care team. These staff members are the most hands-on…