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Introducing A New Kitten To Your Home

Bringing a new kitten into your home can be a very exciting experience. Kittens are cute, playful, and full of energy. They bring joy and laughter to your life and are great companions. However, introducing a new kitten to your home can be challenging, especially if you already have other pets or children.

Here are some tips to help you make the transition as smooth as possible:

  1. Prepare your home:
    Before bringing your new kitten home, make sure your home is safe and secure. Block off any areas that might be dangerous or inaccessible to the kitten. Remove any toxic plants, secure loose wires, and cover sharp edges or corners. Make sure there is a comfortable bed, toys, food, water, and litter box in a quiet area.
  2. Gradual introduction:
    When introducing your new kitten to other pets or children, it’s important to do so gradually. Start by keeping the kitten in a separate room for a few days and allowing your other pets or children to sniff or smell the kitten from a safe distance. Gradually increase the amount of time the kitten is allowed to spend with the other pets or children, always supervising the interactions.
  3. Positive reinforcement:
    Use positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior in your new kitten. Reward the kitten with treats, affection, and playtime when they are calm and well-behaved. This will help the kitten feel comfortable and safe in their new environment.
  4. Provide plenty of attention and playtime:
    Kittens are very energetic and playful, and they need plenty of attention and playtime. Make sure to spend time with your kitten every day, playing with them and bonding with them. This will help the kitten feel loved and secure and will also help strengthen the bond between you and your new furry friend.
  5. Patience and understanding:
    Remember that introducing a new kitten to your home is a process, and it may take some time for the kitten to fully adjust. Be patient and understanding with your new kitten and give them the time they need to settle in and feel comfortable in their new environment.

Bringing a new kitten into your home is a big responsibility, but it can also be a lot of fun. By following these tips, you can make the transition as smooth as possible and create a happy and loving home for your new furry friend.

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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”.