478 Cats Saved
418 Cats Adopted
Neverending Happy Tales
478 Cats Saved 418 Cats Adopted Neverending Happy Tales
Since March 2024
Who We Are
Cat Tales Rescue NC was founded in 2023 by a group of passionate and experienced cat rescuers brought together by common goals and aligned values. Collectively, our founders have more than four decades of rescue experience, including foster and adoption counseling, TNVR (trap-neuter/spay-vaccinate-return), neonatal care, and much more.
Cat Tales Rescue NC’s mission is to cultivate partnerships with shelters and other rescue organizations in the Triangle area. Through these partnerships, Cat Tales Rescue NC helps at-risk cats and kittens—and assists other organizations in reducing their feline euthanasia rates—by transferring cats to our fosters and the cat café for adoption.
Where We’re Located
Based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Cat Tales Rescue NC is the nonprofit rescue arm of Cat Tales Cat Cafe, which provides a unique and valuable avenue for adoptions. Up to 12 cats at a time live at the café, where potential adopters can meet them. Our other rescue cats receive individual care, love, and attention with one of our foster families while awaiting their turn at the cat café.
Why We Do This Work
The State of North Carolina consistently ranks among the top THREE states in the U.S. for cat euthanasia. This is a crisis that demands immediate action. At Cat Tales Rescue NC, we believe that the pet overpopulation crisis is a community issue that requires a community solution. Therefore, we are working to create opportunities to engage, assist, and educate our neighbors and invite them to actively participate in solutions.
Because we are located near UNC-Chapel Hill, Cat Tales Rescue NC is surrounded by a valuable yet untapped resource: the students at the University of North Carolina. These bright minds are the next generation of animal owners and advocates, and we are beyond excited to engage and collaborate with these change makers!
How We Do This Work
Cat Tales Rescue NC was intentionally created to be a “small yet mighty” organization focused solely on cat welfare. Our team is composed of all volunteers, so 100% of funds raised go directly to the support of our cats and programs. Up to 12 cats at a time live at the Cat Tales Cat Café, here they can meet potential adopters in a relaxed, stress-free setting. Cats awaiting their turn at the café receive individual care, love, and attention with one of our dedicated foster families. Our fosters are a vital and treasured part of our operation, and they find their experience to be incredibly rewarding and FUN. Learn how you can support our work by visiting our Get Involved page.