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Common Cat Misconceptions Explained

There are several common misconceptions about cats.  Let’s look at a few and what the facts actually are.

  1. Cats are solitary animals: While cats can be independent, they can also form strong bonds with their owners and other cats, and may enjoy socializing and playing.

  2. Cats are low-maintenance pets: While cats are generally easier to care for than dogs, they still require regular feeding, grooming, and medical attention, and may also need toys, scratching posts, and litter boxes.

  3. Cats are aloof: Some people believe that cats are indifferent to their owners and don’t show affection, but many cats are actually quite affectionate and may enjoy cuddling, purring, and seeking attention from their owners.

  4. Cats always land on their feet: While cats do have a natural ability to land on their feet, this is not always the case, especially if they fall from a high place or are injured.

  5. Cats should be given milk: While many cats enjoy drinking milk, it can cause digestive problems for some cats and is not necessary for their diet. It’s best to provide them with fresh water and a balanced diet.

  6. Cats are low-energy animals: While cats may sleep for long periods of time, they are also playful and active creatures that benefit from regular exercise and stimulation.

It’s important to educate yourself on the true needs and behaviors of cats in order to provide them with the best care and meet their physical and emotional needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

At Fur Ever Home Cat Sanctuary, we prioritize the safety and well-being of our feline residents. For this reason, we do not publicly disclose our physical address in order to prevent unplanned drop-offs. Our sanctuary operates at its current maximum capacity, which means we are providing care for a significant number of cats. While we have space available for more cats and would love to help every feline in need, we are dependent on the support of our community to ensure we can provide proper care for each feline in need.

It is also important to note that Fur Ever Home Cat Sanctuary is specifically designed to provide a safe haven for unadoptable cats and those unlikely to survive in the wild. Many of our feline friends come from local humane societies that have determined them to be unadoptable and at risk of euthanasia.  We are grateful for your understanding and encourage you to join us in our mission to give these cats the life they deserve.

Yes! We feed our cats Purina® Cat Chow® Complete and Purina® Friskies® Pate Wet Cat Food.  We also accept bedding and comfort items such as cat beds and pillowcases to cover the beds, and cleaning supplies.  Supplies can be dropped off at the Pet Smart in North Myrtle Beach.  Click for directions.

As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we have received tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This means that when you contribute to our cause, your generous donations may be deductible from your taxable income, potentially reducing the amount of taxes you owe. Your support not only helps provide care and shelter for our feline residents but also comes with the added benefit of potential tax savings. We recommend consulting with a qualified tax professional to understand the specific guidelines and requirements for claiming tax deductions on charitable donations. Thank you for considering supporting our sanctuary and for making a difference in the lives of these precious cats.

Yes and this will likely fall under a “qualified sponsorship payment”.  IRC Section 513(i) defines a “qualified sponsorship payment” as any payment made by any person engaged in a trade or business with respect to which there is no arrangement or expectation that such person will receive any substantial return benefit other than the use or acknowledgement of the name or logo (or product lines) of such person’s trade or business in connection with the activities of the organization that receives such payment. We recommend consulting with a qualified tax professional to understand the specific guidelines and requirements for claiming tax deductions on qualified sponsorship payments.

Businesses who wish to sponsor the live stream can contact us for more information.

Yes, donation receipts are automatically sent to the email address use to make the donation.  You can also visit the  Donor Dashboard at anytime to see your donation history and modify any recurring donations you have created.

Additionally, each January an annual donation summary is sent for simplifying your annual reporting.

Fur Ever Home Cat Sanctuary is an all volunteer organization with no paid employees or board members.  100% of donations go to the actual costs of feeding cats, veterinary care, TNR Campaigns, and sanctuary maintenance.

Yes, you can select an In Honor or In Memory tribute during the donation process!

Yes there are!  Visit our Volunteer Page to fill out an inquiry form and we will be in contact with you shortly.  

Our spacious sanctuary is composed of a total of 4 sections that have unique fencing to help keep our felines in and predatory wildlife out.  The exterior perimeter is also equipped with an electric fence to prevent larger predators from digging under the fencing.

New cats are kept in segregation until they have been spayed/neutered and received any needed veterinary care before being released into our larger areas.  Care takers live on site at the sanctuary and feed, clean sand boxes, and visit with the cats multiple times daily.  In addition to our live stream we also have extensive additional security camera coverage around our facility and gated entrances into it.

We try and stay very active on social media and encourage you to follow our Facebook Page.

Yes. All payment information is processed directly through PayPal and no financial information is processed by our website. To learn more see how PayPal keeps data secure here.

Yes.  During the payment process instead of logging into a paypal account select the “Pay with Debit or Credit Card” option.

Alternatively you can also donate directly through our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FurEverHomeCatSanctuary.

 

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Our donation platform offers the ability to create a donor page which also allows the public displaying of “In Honor of” and “In Memory of” tributes.  All donations regardless of anonymous status still receive a formal donation receipt.  We currently do not have this option enabled but may explore enabling it in the future.  If you would like your donation to display anonymously please select this option.  Past donations can also be changed to anonymous through the “Donor Dashboard”.