CATS Cradle Shelter

10/15/2026

💙🐾 THREE SPECIAL CATS, ONE AMAZING COMMUNITY! 🐾💙

Meet Alveda, Officer Meow, and Roku, our diabetic dream team at Cats Cradle Shelter! 🐱💉 These sweet kitties need a little extra care, so they are currently in foster care. You all really step up when we as and once again, we could use your help keeping their food bowls full!

❤️ Meet our three special needs kitties:

🐾 Alveda - receives daily insulin to help manage her diabetes.

🐾 Officer Meow - came to us needing insulin, but thanks to careful monitoring and a strict diet, he is now in remission and managed with food alone!

🐾 Roku - is currently taking oral medication for his diabetes while we closely monitor his sugars.

We've have found that our diabetic cats have one important thing in common. Each one does their best on a strict, consistent diet of canned Fancy Feast Chicken Feast pâté which helps to manage their blood sugar levels. We go through a LOT of cans caring for so many diabetics at the same time.

🛒 WANT TO HELP FILL THEIR FOOD BOWLS?

We've created a Diabetic Cats Amazon Wishlist with the food they need as well as a couple other items we need to keep in stock.

🐱 Fancy Feast Chicken Feast pâté is their biggest food need!

💚 Shop our Amazon Wishlist: Link in the comments!

Every can makes a difference, and every donation helps us stretch our resources while still being able to give these special kitties the care they deserve.

Can't donate right now? Don’t worry about it. Sharing this post helps us reach others who might be able to help!

Thank you for being part of the Cats Cradle family and loving our special-needs kitties right along with us. They may need a little extra care, but they have just as much love to give! 💙🐾

If you are interested in learning more about these sweeties, visit their profiles under How To Adopt on our website catscradleshelter(dot)org

10/15/2026

🐾💚 “If you ask, they will come!” And boy, did they ever! 🥹❤️

We put out a request for kitten milk replacer for our sweet bottle babies, and our amazing community showed up in a BIG way!

📦 59 packages of formula arrived this week 📦

A huge THANK YOU to every single person who donated. You have no idea what this means to us. With so many tiny mouths to feed, we go through formula incredibly fast, and the cost adds up quickly. Your generosity will help keep those little bellies full for the next couple of months! 🍼🐱

Every can, every package, and every act of kindness makes a difference in the lives of these babies. We couldn't do this without you!

Our Cats Cradle family is simply the BEST! Thank you for helping us give these little ones a chance to grow, thrive, and find loving homes. 💚🐾

10/14/2026

ADOPTING CATS WITH FELINE LEUKEMIA


A cat diagnosed with Feline Leukemia (FeLV) is still an ADOPTABLE cat.

What, then, is FeLV?

FeLV is a virus that weakens a cat’s immune system, predisposing it to certain infections, severe anemia, and potentially leading to cancer. Most at risk are kittens born to FeLV positive mothers, cats under the age of one, cats living with an infected cat, and cats bitten by an infected cat if they’re allowed outside.

Although it is NOT transmittable to humans, dogs or other non-feline pets, before adopting a FeLV positive cat, ensure that you and your vet are “on the same page”. Whereas some vets warn against it, others are fully sympathetic and supportive of the idea. And these vets will be your best allies.

Of utmost importance, when adopting a FeLV positive cat, is to always keep that cat indoors -- whether as your only cat or with other FeLV positive cats. Immediate spaying will prevent a female from giving birth to infected kittens. Some cats can even fight off the virus and become immune to it. Others can be healthy carriers that never get sick themselves but can still infect others.

While the disease CAN be managed, even going into remission, flare-ups are always a possibility. Most FeLV positive cats are likely to live a shorter life than other cats, and 85% of persistently infected felines will die within three years of diagnosis.

However, regular vet check-ups and good preventive health care can keep your cat feeling well for some time and protect it from secondary infections. Twice-yearly physical exams, lab tests and parasite control can both prevent complications and identify problems quickly. While there may be no cure for the virus itself, secondary infections can be treated promptly if and when they occur.

To help your FeLV positive cat live as healthily and normally as possible:

Feed your cat a balanced diet (no raw meat, eggs or non-pasteurized dairy products that can harbor bacteria and parasites and lead to infection), using only the highest quality food to provide your cat with all required and essential nutrients. Some vets also recommend adding daily doses of vitamins and antioxidants.

Remove all uneaten wet food within a half-hour to prevent the potential growth of harmful bacteria.

Ensure that your cat has easy access to a continuous supply of FRESH water.

Keep your cat’s purr-sonal “belongings” scrupulously clean, including food and water bowls, litter boxes and cat beds, blankets, towels and toys.

Because your cat may require more warmth than other cats, ensure that a comfy cozy place, equipped with a cat bed and blankets, is always nearby.

Maintain as stress free an environment as you can. Be alert to whatever frightens or agitates your cat, and if possible, eliminate it. Ask your family members and any visitors to speak in low voices when inside your home.

Check regularly for parasites, including fleas, ticks, ear mites and worms. Treat the offender promptly, but if there’s more than one culprit, treat each separately to avoid overtaxing your cat’s already delicate system.

Ask your vet for a list of physical and emotional changes vis-a-vis progression of the disease, and contact him/her immediately if you notice any of these changes in your cat.

And so, despite the fact that a FeLV positive cat may not use up all of its fabled nine lives, living a loved, pampered and protected one may be just what the vet ordered.



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Articles are written by Nomi Berger, an established author and journalist, living in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, who graciously volunteers her time and talent to help further our rescue efforts

10/13/2026

Winifred and Snapdragon are shouting from the rooftops... okay, maybe their rooms, for you to come to Open House today or Saturday!

⭐️Today, Tuesday October 13 from 3pm to 6PM⭐️
⭐️Saturday October 17 from 12PM to 4 PM⭐️

🐈‍⬛️9 Ninth St S, Fargo ND 🐈‍⬛️

Winifred is a sweet and gentle 5 year old gal who would love to join a quiet, calm home where she can have a human friend to share quality time with. She purrfurs the company of gentle humans and sweet natured felines with similar purrsonality.

Snapdragon is a playful and sweet 2 year old who would thrive with plenty of human company and slow, intentional introductions to other kitties since she's a social gal.

They say if they're not your cup of tea, they'd love for you to meet their friends!

10/11/2026

🐾🔨 LOOKING FOR 10-12 VOLUNTEERS! WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🔨🐾 NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Help us roll out the OLD carpet so we can roll in a NEW beginning for our cats! 🐱💚

We're making exciting progress on our new Cats Cradle Shelter, and we have a BIG job ahead of us! Before our beautiful new flooring can be installed, we need to remove the old, glued-down carpet from the existing portion of our building.

And that's where YOU come in! ❤️

📅 WHEN: Monday, October 26th
⏰ TIME: 4-8 PM
📍 WHERE: 1501 32nd Av S Fargo (across from Hornbachers on 32nd.

🛠️ WHAT WE NEED HELP WITH:
- Pulling up old, glued-down carpet
- Cutting and removing carpet sections
- Carrying carpet to the dumpster
- Sweeping and cleaning up

We're hoping to recruit 10–12 volunteers and there's a job for everyone! Some tasks require kneeling, pulling, and lifting, but if that's not your thing, we can absolutely use your help hauling carpet pieces to the dumpster or sweeping up.

WHAT TO BRING:
If you have work gloves, a utility knife, a flat pry bar, or other helpful tools, please bring them! Don't have tools? No problem! Just bring yourself and a willingness to help!

💚 WHY YOUR HELP MATTERS

Every dollar we save on renovation labor is another dollar we can put toward rescuing, feeding, and providing medical care for cats and kittens in need. We would LOVE for our community to be part of making that happen!

📩 PLEASE SEND US A MESSAGE WITH PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS IF YOU CAN HELP ON OCTOBER 26TH!

Even if you can't volunteer, you can help by SHARING THIS POST or tagging friends, family, or coworkers who might be willing to lend a hand!

❤️ Many hands make light work, and together we're building something amazing for the cats who need us most!

10/10/2026

Not on the ballot. Still the best candidates in the valley.

Every cat here is waiting on one family to walk in. Some have been waiting a while. They are all
at the shelter on 9th Street South, and they are all ready today.

Our adoptable cats are on our site, and available to be seen today from 12-4 at our open house.

The election — four cities, four nominees, one Mayor of the
Red River Valley — is at pets.buildwithnovel.com.

10/09/2026

10/07/2026

Let’s all help elect Tater Tot and Dave for Mayor of the Red River Valley.

10/07/2026

A CAT-PROOFED HOME IS A CAT-SAFE HOME

A cat-proofed home is a cat-safe home whether your new pet is a newborn kitten or a fully- grown cat. Before that first front paw crosses your threshold for the first time, your home must be a health zone, not a hazard zone. Be especially attentive to the sensibilities of former “outside” cats, who may never have walked on wooden floors, carpets or tiles, or been exposed to so many unfamiliar sights before.

Begin the process of cat-proofing by walking through your home, room by room, searching for things a kitten or cat might climb, knock over or pull down, and either secure, remove or store them. Keep all trashcans behind closed and latched doors and wastebaskets (covered if possible) out of sight. Ensure that all heating/air vents have covers. Snap specially designed plastic caps over electrical outlets. Tie electrical cords together and tuck them out of reach.

Install childproof latches to keep inquisitive paws from prying open cabinet doors in kitchens and bathrooms, and ALWAYS keep toilet lids down. In bedrooms, keep all medications, lotions and cosmetics off accessible surfaces such as bedside tables. Store collections – from buttons and coins to marbles and potpourri – on high shelves, and keep breakables on low surfaces to a minimum.

Most chemicals are hazardous to kittens and cats and should be replaced if possible with non-toxic products. A partial list includes: antifreeze, bleach, drain cleaner, household cleaners and detergents, glue, nail polish and polish remover, paint, varnish and sealants, pesticides and rat poison.

Many indoor plants, however pretty, can prove poisonous to kittens and cats that are, by nature, explorers, climbers and lickers. A partial list of these plants includes: amaryllis, azaleas and rhododendrons, chrysanthemum, cyclamen, kalanchoe, lilies, oleander, peace lily, pothos, Sago palm, tulip and narcissus bulbs, and yew.

Seemingly harmless “people” food can often be lethal for kittens and cats. These include alcoholic beverages, bones from fish or poultry, canned “people” tuna, chocolate, grapes and raisins, liver (in large amounts), macadamia nuts, milk, mushrooms, onions and garlic, potato, rhubarb and tomato leaves and stems, raw eggs and fish, and yeast dough.

Although prevention is the key to your new pet’s wellbeing, accidents can and do happen. The truly protective pet parents are prepared pet parents and know to keep a list of vital numbers handy:
Veterinarian
24-hour veterinary emergency clinic
ASPCA Poison Control: 888-426-4435
Pet Poison Help Line: 800-213-6680

Hopefully, these are numbers you’ll never use. And as long as you remain vigilant, both you and your new, best furry friend can rest, assured.

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Articles are written by Nomi Berger, an established author and journalist, living in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, who graciously volunteers her time and talent to help further our rescue efforts.

10/05/2026

"What do you mean it's Monday?? What about the weekend? I'm tired." - Vaughn, probably.

He also told me to remind you to come see him and his friends at Open House! Tuesdays 3-6PM and Saturdays 12-4PM at Cats Cradle, 9 Ninth St S, Fargo ND 58103