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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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…