FCAT Thrift Shop

09/26/2026

🐾 WHAT A GREAT DAY AT THE FCAT THRIFT SHOP! 🐾

Today was one of those days that reminds us just how amazing our community is. ❤️

Because of the wonderful donations you continue to bring through our doors, we had a fantastic day of sales! Every item purchased helps us continue caring for the many cats who depend on FCAT.

When you donate an item, shop with us, or simply tell someone about our thrift shop, you are helping put food in bowls, paying veterinary bills, providing medications, and giving cats the care they need. 🐱❤️

And we have an important goal for 2027…

We want to put even more of our thrift shop proceeds toward TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) and medical care in our community. The only way we can make a real difference in cat overpopulation is by preventing more kittens from being born while also helping cats who are already here.

So please keep those donations coming!
🛍️ Donate
🛒 Shop
❤️ Share
🐾 Help us help more cats

Every purchase makes a difference. Every donation makes a difference. Together, we can make 2027 a year of fewer homeless kittens and healthier community cats.

Thank you for supporting FCAT Thrift Shop & Feral Cat Awareness Team. We truly couldn't do this without you! ❤️🐾

09/26/2026

🐾 OCTOBER 4TH — ONE MORE BIG SPAY/NEUTER TRIP! 🐾

On October 4th, I’ll be making the 7-hour round trip to Bend to have the remaining FCAT cats who are old enough for surgery spayed or neutered.

Once they recover, every FCAT cat will be ready for adoption! ❤️

Our cats are:
✅ Spayed or neutered
✅ Vaccinated
✅ Rabies vaccinated
✅ Vet-checked and ready for their new homes

Here in Douglas County, veterinary care can cost $250+ per cat. At FCAT, our adoption fee is only $75 — and that includes the veterinary care needed to ensure our cats don't go on to produce more unwanted kittens.

🏠 We have house cats looking for families AND barn cats looking for safe working-cat homes.

We desperately need to GET OUR NUMBERS DOWN. Our rescue is full, and adoptions are what allow us to make room for the cats who still need help.

If you've been thinking about adding a cat to your family, please consider adopting from FCAT Thrift Shop — Feral Cat Awareness Team.

Instead of adding another kitten to the overpopulation problem, adopt a cat who is already vetted, fixed and waiting for you. 🐱❤️

Adopt. Don't shop. Help us break the cycle of unwanted kittens.

Go to feralcatawarenessteam.com to fill out an adoption application.

09/26/2026

We made the list.

Find thrift stores near you in Oregon: 365 locations in 105 cities and towns, with hours, phone numbers, addresses and maps. Pick your city or browse smaller towns.

09/24/2026

Volunteers needed in the cattery.

Find our application @
feralcatawarenessteam.com

09/24/2026

💕 Something a little… spicy is hitting the thrift shop! 💕

We’re unpacking some beautiful lingerie, sexy corsets, and other gorgeous pieces that were donated to help support our mission.

We put out a big donation of beautiful lingerie 6 months ago that was a huge hit, and now we have another batch ready to make its debut! 👀💋

As soon as I get everything unpacked, sorted, and looking pretty, I’ll be taking pictures so you can see what we have.

Stay tuned… you might just find something fabulous! 😘

And remember—every thrift shop purchase helps us care for the cats of FCAT. 🐾❤️

09/24/2026

🖤🎃 BLACK CATS & HALLOWEEN — LET'S TALK ABOUT THE MYTH

Every October, we start seeing the same warning:

“Don't adopt a black cat around Halloween. Someone might use it for a ritual or sacrifice.”

We understand where the concern comes from. People love animals and want to protect them.

But here's the problem:

There is no evidence that black cats are at greater risk of being adopted for ritual abuse or sacrifice because it is Halloween.

Organizations such as Best Friends Animal Society and the ASPCA have addressed these myths, and National Geographic has reported that experts found little evidence supporting the long-standing story of satanic cults sacrificing black cats at Halloween.

So should rescues stop adopting black cats during October?

We don't believe a cat should be denied a loving home because of an unsubstantiated Halloween myth.

Think about what happens when shelters stop adopting black cats for an entire month:

That cat spends another month in a shelter or rescue.

And black cats already face unfair superstitions and can sometimes be overlooked simply because their coloring doesn't stand out as much among other cats. Best Friends has specifically encouraged people to look past those myths and see black cats for what they really are — individual cats looking for loving homes.

🖤 So what should we actually do?

Screen adopters.

Ask questions.
Check references when appropriate.
Follow your normal adoption procedures.
Make sure the adopter understands the responsibility of caring for a cat.

But don't automatically reject a qualified adopter simply because they're adopting a black cat in October.

And there ARE real Halloween safety concerns for cats.

Keep cats safely indoors. Be careful with open doors, costumes, decorations and candy. Halloween can be stressful for pets, and keeping them in a quiet, secure area can help prevent escapes and accidental injuries.

🎃 The scary part isn't a black cat being adopted on Halloween.

The scary part is allowing an old superstition to keep a deserving cat from finding a home.

Black cats aren't evil.
They aren't bad luck.
They aren't Halloween props.

They're cats.

They purr.
They play.
They love.
They need homes.

🖤 Don't let a myth keep a cat in a shelter.

If you are looking to adopt this October, don't overlook the beautiful little panthers waiting for their forever families.

Adopt responsibly. Screen responsibly. And let the facts—not superstition—guide us. 🐈‍⬛🎃

OCTOBER 4TH I AM HEADED TO BEND TO S/N THE REMAINING KITTIES OLD ENOUGH TO BE ADOPTED. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? EVERY CAT WE HAVE THAT IS OVER 8 WEEKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!!!
STAY TUNED FOR OUR SPECIAL ADOPTION EVENT!!!

09/21/2026

Sorry closed today. Many things have happened this Monday, I won't be able to open the thrift shop.

09/15/2026

🐾 HAVE YOU BEEN THINKING ABOUT VOLUNTEERING? NOW IS A GREAT TIME! 🐾

We currently have TWO cattery volunteer spots open—one on Monday and one on Tuesday morning! ❤️

These openings came about because one of our wonderful volunteers is heading to Kenya for a few months to do missionary work, and another volunteer will be transferring into our thrift shop once she has recovered from surgery. We are so grateful for both of them and everything they have done for our kitties! 🐱❤️

So now we need a couple of new cat-loving people to join our team!

🐾 Cattery Volunteer Duties Include:

• Cleaning and maintaining the cat rooms

• Feeding and caring for our cats

• Fresh water and litter care

• Helping keep the cattery clean and healthy

• Giving our kitties attention, love and enrichment

• Helping us make sure every cat is happy, healthy and cared for

⏰ Hours: 9:00 AM – approximately 2:00 PM

📅 Openings: Monday & Tuesday mornings

This is hands-on rescue work, and it can be hard work—but it is also incredibly rewarding. You get to spend your day surrounded by cats who depend on us to give them the care they deserve. ❤️

If you've ever thought, "I would love to help a cat rescue," this could be your opportunity!

🐾 Come be part of the FCAT team! 🐾

Message us if you're interested in volunteering.

feralcatawarenessteam.com to fill out an online application
[email protected]

09/15/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Tie Dye Debbi, Tazia May, Carol Lemley, Shyla Cichy

09/14/2026