🐾🎉 What an Incredible Night for C.A.T.S.! ❤️
This year’s Tricky Tray fundraiser was a wonderful evening, and we are so grateful to everyone who helped make it such a success! 🐱💕
Thank you to everyone who attended, purchased tickets, donated prizes, and supported our fundraiser. Your generosity and enthusiasm truly mean so much to us!
A special thank you to our incredible volunteers who spent countless hours planning, organizing, and making sure everything ran smoothly. We are also extremely grateful to the businesses and individuals who donated so many amazing prizes, and to The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood for providing such a beautiful venue for our event! ❤️
We also want to give a very special thank you to Lotito’s Catering/Deli & Bakery in Ramsey for providing the food for the evening and for volunteering their time to help us during the event. We truly appreciate your support and generosity! 🍽️❤️
Your support makes it possible for Caring About The Strays (C.A.T.S.), Inc. to continue rescuing cats and kittens, providing much needed veterinary care, and helping them find loving forever homes. 🐱🏡
📸 Enjoy some highlights from this year’s Tricky Tray!
Thank you again to our wonderful community for making this event so special. We couldn’t do what we do without you! ❤️🐾
🐈⬛🖤🧡 Happy Black Cat Awareness Month! 🧡🖤🐈⬛
Did you know that October is Black Cat Awareness Month? 🎃🐈⬛✨
This special month is dedicated to celebrating beautiful black cats, raising awareness about the misconceptions surrounding them, and encouraging more people to open their hearts and homes to these wonderful companions! 🖤🏡
For centuries, black cats have been surrounded by myths and superstitions, especially around Halloween. 🕸️🎃 Unfortunately, some of these outdated beliefs still influence how people perceive them today.
But the truth is, black cats are just as loving, playful, affectionate, and deserving of wonderful homes as cats of any other color! 🥰🐾 Their beautiful dark coats, bright eyes, and unique personalities make them truly special. 🐈⬛✨
At C.A.T.S. (Caring About The Strays), Inc., we believe every cat deserves a chance at a happy, loving life, regardless of their color, age, or background. ❤️🐱
We have some beautiful black cats among our adoptable cats and kittens, each with their own personality and story, just waiting for someone to fall in love with them! 🖤💕 And of course, we have many other wonderful cats and kittens looking for their forever families, too! 🏡🐾
💌 Thinking about adopting? We invite you to browse all of our available cats and kittens and see if your perfect companion is waiting for you! 🐱❤️
🐾 Meet Our Adoptable Cats & Kittens:
https://linktr.ee/catsnewjersey
📧 Questions?
🧡🐈⬛ This October, let’s celebrate black cats for the beautiful, loving companions they truly are! 🖤✨
💜🐾 Come Meet Our Adoptable Cats & Kittens!
Looking to add a furry family member to your home? 🐱💕 Join us for our weekly Saturday adoption events and meet some of the wonderful cats and kittens looking for their forever families! 🏡💜
Our volunteers will be there to introduce you to our cats, answer your questions, and help you find the perfect match! 🐾🥰🩷
📅 Every Saturday
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 C.A.T.S. Resale/Thrift Shop
80 Kinderkamack Rd.
Westwood, NJ
🐱Please note: Not all of our adoptable cats and kittens attend every event. If there’s a specific one you’d love to meet, please contact us ahead of time to confirm they’ll be there. We’d be happy to help arrange a meet-and-greet whenever possible! 💜🐾
📝💜 Interested in adopting? We encourage you to complete an adoption application ahead of time! All applications must be reviewed and approved before an adoption can take place. 🏡
🐾 Click Here to Fill Out an Adoption Application
📧 Questions?
🐾 Not ready to adopt? That’s okay, too! Stop by to meet our cats, learn more about fostering or volunteering, or simply say hello! 🐱💜
🍁🐱 Fall in Love with C.A.T.S. Merchandise! 🧡
The cooler weather is here, and it’s the perfect time to add some cozy favorites to your wardrobe while supporting a great cause! 🍂
From hoodies and long-sleeve shirts to everyday tees, hats, and coffee mugs, our C.A.T.S. merchandise has something for every cat lover! We also offer a variety of youth sizes, so even our younger cat lovers can show their support! 🐾💕
Best of all, every purchase supports Caring About The Strays (C.A.T.S.), Inc. and helps us continue rescuing, feeding, and caring for cats in need while they wait for their forever homes. 🐱❤️
🍁 Cozy styles for the cooler months
🐾 Apparel for adults and kids
❤️ Support a local nonprofit cat rescue
🛍️ Click Here to Shop Our Merchandise
Thank you for supporting our rescue and helping us make a difference, one cat at a time! 🐈💕
A Little Help Goes a Long Way! 🐱🐾
Every day, Caring About The Strays (C.A.T.S.), Inc. works to give rescued cats and kittens the care, comfort, and second chances they deserve.
With so many cats and kittens in our care, including those being looked after by our wonderful foster families, keeping everyone fed is one of our biggest ongoing expenses. We could really use your help!
Want to help? We’ve made it easy!
Our Amazon Wishlist includes much-needed wet and dry food for the kittens, adult cats, and senior cats in our care. Simply click the link below to browse our Wishlist and see how you can help!
Whether you purchase one item or several, every contribution makes a meaningful difference. Your generosity helps us keep food bowls full while we continue rescuing and caring for cats in need.
Shop our Amazon Wishlist Here
Thank you for supporting our rescue! We are incredibly grateful for every donation and for the kindness of our community.
C.A.T.S. Relies On Your Donations🐱🐾
Imagine what we could accomplish if everyone who sees this post could donate just $5! 🥰
(More or less is greatly appreciated as well). Thank you for your continued support of our rescue efforts!🤍🐾
Ways to donate:
Venmo: @ caringabout-thestrays
PayPal: https://www.care4strays.org/donate
Mail a check to:
CARING ABOUT THE STRAYS (C.A.T.S.), INC
80 KINDERKAMACK ROAD, WESTWOOD, NJ, 07675
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❤️💛FOSTERS NEEDED!
C.A.T.S. urgently needs foster homes for new intakes who currently have nowhere to go. Opening your home gives a cat a safe, loving place to decompress, settle in, and prepare for their forever family.
ALL expenses are covered by C.A.T.S. — you provide the love!
Food & supplies provided
Veterinary expenses covered
You provide a safe, loving space
We support you along the way!
Every foster home allows us to help another cat in need.
Interested in fostering? Apply Here
Questions?
CATSnewjersey@gmail.com
We love hearing from C.A.T.S. Resale/Thrift Shop customers!
"Today I stumbled upon a hidden gem just a hop over the New York border, an enchanting little resale shop in Westwood, New Jersey called Caring About the Strays. From the outside, it might look like any other thrift store, but the moment you step inside, the magic begins.
The first thing you notice isn't the shelves full of treasures, it's the welcoming committee of free-roaming cats, each with a story, a personality, and a purr just waiting to be shared. Two incredible women run the shop, and their warmth fills every corner of the space. Their hearts are wide open, and their love for these animals radiates from them like sunlight.
The shop itself is a beautiful mix of donated items, vintage jewelry, delicate glassware, unique clothing, household finds, and everything in between. I was searching for something special: old plates I could repurpose into art for my own shop. I believe in breathing new life into forgotten things, turning the old into something meaningful and new. And what better place to find that kind of beauty than a place already built on compassion and second chances?
As I browsed, I met a one-eyed cat who instantly reminded me of my beloved Chance, who passed away last summer. There was something in his gaze, resilient and soulful that captured our hearts. My daughter was smitten. He was just one of many beautiful cats waiting for a foster home or a forever family.
Caring About the Strays isn't just a store. It's a sanctuary. A second chance for the animals who need it most. A place where kindness lives in every donation, every purchase, and every person who walks through the door.
If you're in the area, please visit. If you have gently used items to donate, they will be turned into hope and help for so many deserving cats. I left the shop today with a bag of plates, a heart full of gratitude, and a deep admiration for the work being done there.
There are places in this world that quietly do extraordinary things. This is one of them." - Facebook check-in by Barbara Wilt Beckmann
C.A.T.S. RESALe/thrift SHOP
80 KINDERkaMACK ROAD, WESTWOOD, NJ
Hours of operation:
SUNDAY - CLOSED
MONDAY - CLOSED
TUESDAY - 11:00 Am - 4:00 pm
WEDNESDAY - 11:00 Am - 4:00 pm
THURSDAY - 11:00 Am - 4:00 pm
FRIDAY - 11:00 Am - 4:00 pm
SATURDAY - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
How You Can Help🤍
There are many meaningful ways to support Caring About The Strays (C.A.T.S.), Inc.! With your help, we can continue rescuing stray, abandoned, ill, injured, and surrendered animals in need.
Interested in Volunteering?
We’d love to hear from you! Please email us at: CATSnewjersey@gmail.com
Other Ways to Support:
To explore additional ways to help, please visit: https://linktr.ee/catsnewjersey
Thank you for your continued support and compassion!😻🫶
We are celebrating our 31st year in rescue!✨🐾
Many thanks to all prior and current volunteers who have given their all to help the thousands of animals we have rescued!🎊💫
Our Mission
Since our founding in 1995 by Lynn Cilsick, Caring About The Strays (C.A.T.S.) has worked to find “forever homes” for abandoned, unwanted, neglected, or abused companion animals in the Pascack Valley area. All the animals in our care are in foster homes, which helps socialize the cat or dog and allows us to identify the best type of home for each animal to ensure a successful adoption. We also work to reduce the overpopulation of feral cats with our Trap-Neuter-Release program. In addition, our team also strives to educate the public about the importance of spaying or neutering their pets to decrease the number of unwanted pets.
Adopt
Meet our gang and discover a furry companion all your own.
Donate
Help Fund C.A.T.S. and Save Lives.
C.A.T.S. is able to save animals by the generous Gifts of Donation, Thrift Store Sales, Fundraising Events and Sponsors of special people like you.
Volunteer
It takes a village. We need you to help make a difference.
✨📧To Our Current & Future Email Subscribers:
🐾💌 Stay Up to Date with C.A.T.S.! 💌🐾
We do our best to send out monthly email updates to keep our supporters informed about all things C.A.T.S.! 🐱❤️ From rescue news and adoptable cats to upcoming events, fundraisers, and more, it’s a great way to stay connected with us.
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Once you’ve subscribed, please add our mailing address to your contacts or address book to help ensure our emails make it to your inbox:
📧 catsnewjersey@80976538.mailchimpapp.com
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⭐️Life can be unpredictable, and animals find themselves in situations where they need a little extra help. That’s why becoming a sponsor is SO important. As a C.A.T.S rescue sponsor, you’ll be directly contributing to the medical care, shelter, food, and love that these animals need while they wait for their forever homes. Your support will give them the chance to thrive and find a family that will cherish them!
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