The paperwork regarding going non-profit is nothing short of over-whelming. I feel like the government is making me jump through hoops wearing a different hat every time I jump. But, the process has started and the first hoop (or hurdle) is the state. Each form carries a specific fee but officially I am now CATS (Caring About The Strays). It will take 2-6 months to hear back from the state (due to the backlog) but the process has started.

My goal is to cat-fence our acreage and build a sanctuary where older strays and ferals can live out their lives. In this county strays have no standing- shelters no longer will take them in and so they will live on our land till the end of their days unless they get adopted out to loving homes or placed in barns.

Adoptashelter.com has acknowledged my efforts and I will soon be listed on their website. If you search for my sanctuary’s name and go shopping under that name, the merchant will donate all proceeds of the sale(s) to my cats! You can also add your favorite shelter to their growing list and like them on facebook to spread the word. It’s pretty amazing when you think about it.

I care about the strays, I always have and always will. It’s in my blood and I want to make a difference for these cats who sometimes endure unimaginable things just to survive on their own.

As many times that I think I will throw in the towel- I know deep down, I am not going anywhere. Not when there is a cat outside in need of help.