Save Our Cats and Kittens - SOCKS Shelter

09/07/2024

Today’s the day! The wonderful Crystal Clear Copy is throwing a pawty for us at St. Michael's Brewing Company!

🐾 Join Us for our Shelter Supply Drive TODAY! 🐾

Hey Friends,

Today’s the day! Our Shelter Supply Drive is happening from 4 PM to 7:30 PM at St. Michael’s Brewing Company in Navarre. 🏡🐱

Bring essential supplies like cat litter, food, and cleaning products to support Save Our Cats and Kittens, Inc. Each donation earns you a raffle ticket for a chance to win a basket of goodies! 🎁

Event Details:
Date: Today, September 7th
Time: 4 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: St. Michael’s Brewing Company, Navarre

Your contributions are crucial in providing the cats at SOCKS with the care and comfort they need. Let’s come together as a community to make a pawsitive impact! 🐾💕
We can't wait to see you there! Don't miss this chance to support our furry friends and win some great prizes! 🐱✨

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09/07/2024

Artist Jessica Nicole dropped in during the rain today to see her tarot card art and all the other fantastic entries for Meowsterpieces! You can vote for your favorites here:
https://www.gogophotocontest.com/meowster-pieces
Online photos really don't do these artworks justice. Come see them in person from noon to 3 p.m. tomorrow at the SOCKS event building, behind the Save Our Cats and Kittens - SOCKS Shelter, 498 Carmel Drive, Fort Walton Beach.

09/06/2024

Adoption fees are WAIVED for all cats and kittens tomorrow, including these cuties‼The special is part of the national Clear the Shelters event!
Fees normally are $25 for adults and $150 for kittens.
Adoption hours are noon to 3 p.m.
Check out the available furrbabies here: 🐈https://www.saveourcatsandkittens.com/adoptable-pets
Can't adopt right now? Help us help more cats by donating here: https://www.saveourcatsandkittens.com/donate-shelter

09/05/2024

Thank you so much, Crystal Clear Copy!

🐾 Help Us Gather Essential Supplies for SOCKS! 🐾

Our Shelter Supply Drive is just around the corner, and we need your help to collect essential supplies for Save Our Cats and Kittens - SOCKS Shelter. Your donations will make a huge difference in the lives of our furry friends! 🐱❤️

SOCKS has mentioned that they especially need cash, wet kitten food, and clumping cat litter the most right now. Your donations of these items will go a long way in helping the cats stay healthy and happy. 🏡💕

Here’s the list of what we’re looking for:

CASH! 💵
Cat litter (clumping) 🐾 High need!
Dry cat & kitten food (Purina preferred) 🍽️
Canned cat & kitten food (no seafood) 🐟 Wet kitten food is especially needed!
Low-sodium chicken broth 🐔
Paper towels 🧻
Paper plates/bowls 🍽️
13-gallon garbage bags 🗑️
Bleach 🧼
OdoBan 🧴
Simple Green / Refills 🌱
Clorox Wipes 🧽
Laundry detergent pods 🧺
Dawn dish soap 🧼
Dishwasher detergent 🍽️
Towels 🛁
Small blankets 🛏️
Unscented hand soap 🧴

Join us on September 7th from 4-7:30 PM at St. Michael's Brewing Company in Navarre, and bring as many of these supplies as you can. Every donation earns you a raffle ticket for a chance to win some amazing prizes! 🎁

Thank you for your support – let’s make a pawsitive impact together! 🐾💕

09/05/2024

-Wet kitten food (of course)
-Simple Green cleaner
-Odoban

To see our Chewy and Amazon wish lists: https://www.saveourcatsandkittens.com/donate-shelter

Our address is 498 Carmel Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Thank you for making wishes come true.

09/05/2024

The Meowsterpieces Gallery is OPEN from noon to 3 pm through Saturday. We are not open on Sunday or Monday. Make plans to stop in and see these great cat-themed artworks in person. Then you can vote on your favorites. The gallery is in our soon-to-be event space directly behind the shelter at 498 Carmel Dr, FWB.

09/04/2024

Slim Shady, a sweet, 15-year-old man, is looking for a comfy place to lay, soft food to eat - because he has no teeth - and someone to give him chin scratches and cater to his every whim.❤️
He deserves to be in his very own home, not at a shelter. Can you be his person? 😻
The nationwide Clear the Shelters event is coming to an end, and to celebrate, we're waiving not only his adoption fee, but adoption fees for ALL of our cats and kittens this Saturday‼️
The adoption fee includes spay or neuter, microchip, vaccinations, dewormers, and flea medication.
Adoption hours are noon to 3 p.m.
Can't adopt right now? Support our Clear the Shelters campaign here: https://donate.clearthesheltersfund.org/page/SaveOurCatsandKittens

09/03/2024

What a FANTASTIC event! So much fun! A huge thank you to Lady Fest Pensacola and The Handlebar for a great time for many great causes! We felt really cool meeting y’all!

09/03/2024

Check out all the entries in our Meowster-pieces Art Show and Competition ‼️
People's Choice voting has begun and will continue through Sept. 20.
Vote for your favorite artist. 🎨
One vote is $1. The top three winners in the Adult, Teen, and Child categories will receive trophies. 🏆
Want to see the art in person? Come to the SOCKS events building behind the shelter, 498 Carmel Drive, Fort Walton Beach. 🐈
Viewing hours are from noon to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, today through Sept. 20.

Meowster-pieces

09/03/2024

Here are just a few of the entries in our Meowsterpieces Art Show and Competition!

We’re still working on the displays and hanging up art.

Come see the pieces from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Sept. 3 (tomorrow!) through Sept. 20 at the SOCKS events building, behind the shelter, 498 Carmel Drive, Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day to everyone who works to make our country a great place to live! The Shelter is closed to the public, but as always we have a staff member or two in place to take care of our kitty residents.

09/01/2024

Thank you, Crystal Clear Copy and St. Michael's Brewing Company!

Scan the code below to donate, or click here:
https://socks.networkforgood.com/projects/230413-crystal-clear-copy-s-endless-pawsabilities-fundraiser-2024

🎉 The Endless Pawsabilities Fundraiser Starts Today! 🐾

Hey Friends,

We are thrilled to officially kick off our 3rd Annual Endless Pawsabilities Fundraiser today! 🎉 Join us throughout September in supporting Save Our Cats and Kittens, Inc. (SOCKS) and making a real difference for our feline friends.

Two Ways to Participate:
1. Monetary Donations: Help us reach our $3,000 goal! Your contributions provide essential care, medical treatments, and food for the cats. Donate here: https://socks.networkforgood.com/projects/230413-crystal-clear-copy-s-endless-pawsabilities-fundraiser-2024 💰🐱

2. Shelter Supply Drive: Join us on September 7th from 4 PM to 7:30 PM at St. Michael’s Brewing Company. Bring essential supplies like cat litter, food, and cleaning products. Every donation earns you a raffle ticket for a chance to win a basket of goodies! 🏡🎁

I sincerely hope that you will get involved, donate, and share the love for our furry companions. Together, we can create endless pawsabilities! 🐾💕


P.S. Share this post to spread the word and help us reach our goal! 🐱✨

08/31/2024

Come meet Mary, a beautiful, 6-year-old Siamese. She’s new at the shelter and needs somewhere to decompress and be the only cat in the house.
We have an adoption special for all cats today! Spin the Wheel for your adoption fee! Adoption hours are noon to 3 p.m.

08/30/2024

FYI: If you dropped off art for Meowsterpieces, you’re in the show!
We received many more entries than anticipated, so we’re a little behind on sending confirmation emails.
This art is by Hannah Leitheiser, age 11.

08/30/2024

UPDATE!
We did get phones and internet back on Tuesday. One a/c unit did take a power hit, so another part has to be ordered to get that repaired. In the meantime they've done some electrical magic to keep it running. The printer also got hit, but we aren't having to pay to replace that, thankfully. At some point we will be talking to an electrician about what we can do to reduce the likelihood of the lightning hitting us and taking out so much equipment and disrupting normal operations. We are still experiencing fewer donations than normal, despite all of you who are responding. We are hanging in there, taking in cats as we can afford to.

08/29/2024

Spin the wheel for your adoption fee this Saturday‼️
No matter where it lands, you'll be the lucky one🍀for taking home a cat or kitten! 🐈💕
Adoption hours are from noon to 3 p.m.

08/29/2024

Get Ready for the Endless Pawsabilities Fundraiser! 🐾

Mark your calendars! The Annual Endless Pawsabilities fundraiser by Crystal Clear Copy starts on September 1st! 🎉 This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of cats at Save Our Cats and Kittens, Inc. (SOCKS).
Join us in raising funds to provide essential care, medical treatments, and food for our furry friends. Every donation counts and helps us reach our goal of $3,000. And don’t forget about our Shelter Supply Drive on September 7th at St. Michael's Brewing Company! 🏡🐱
Get ready to participate, donate, and share the love for our feline companions. Together, we can create endless pawsabilities for these adorable cats! 🐾💕
Stay tuned for more details and let’s make this year’s fundraiser the best one yet!

08/28/2024

Good mews! ❤️

April, Asparagus, Brina, Diesel, Dunkin, Gumbo, Heifer, Hermes, Honda, Leia, Lt. Dan, Meeko, Mika, Nash, Nola, Ozzy, Seville, Tux, Xena.

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08/28/2024

"Whether your pet is feathered, furry, scaled, or slimy and uncommon, their death is a deeply felt emotion that may linger longer than you’d expect. It’s a real pain of loss, and remembering their companionship and comfort is one way of coping and hopefully moving on from the bereavement.

"This is why Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day is an important day for many pet owners who have lost a loved one, celebrated annually on August 28."

Read more about how to remember your pet today here:
https://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/rainbow-bridge-remembrance-day

08/28/2024

WISHLIST WEDNESDAY
Trash bags
Baking soda
Bottled water
Sharpies
Small litter boxes (Dollar Tree has white wash tubs we use for boxes.)
Wet kitten food, of course.

Special request: Toilet and small sink for the Event Building. The toilet requires a special handle jiggle to make it flush, and not everyone has the magic touch.

We thank all of our supporters for making wishes come true.

Find our Amazon and Chewy wishlists here: https://bit.ly/SOCKSdonate

Our address is 498 Carmel Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

08/27/2024

Didn't get a chance to enter Meowsterpieces?
Try your hand at our next artsy event.
Of course, we've chosen a cool cat as the image.
Register here: https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/fort-walton-beach/event/3769412/

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08/26/2024

Impressive work came in for our Meowsterpieces Art Show and Competition! So much talent and creativity!
What's next?
Art will be on display noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday from Sept. 3 to Sept. 20 at the SOCKS event building behind the shelter, 498 Carmel Drive, Fort Walton Beach.
Admission is free, but we'll certainly take donations.
People's Choice voting also will be from Sept. 3 to Sept. 20 online. We'll post the link for People's Choice voting on Sept. 3.
Vote for your favorite artists for first, second and third place in three categories: Youth, teen and adult. Trophies will be awarded.
1 vote = $1
The awards presentation and reception will be Sept. 21.

08/26/2024

UPDATE ON THE LIGHTNING STRIKE:

We’re still without phones or internet, but we’re working hard to get everything back up and running. Unfortunately, the damage is more extensive than we initially thought. Our upstairs A/C thermostat was fried, and the repair bill is already at $829.67—this doesn’t even include the cost of the replacement part, which we’re still waiting on with no estimated arrival date.

Phone technicians are here today, but we’re worried about the electrical system along one wall that seems to have taken the worst of the hit. We’ll know more about that soon.

The challenges just keep coming, and we could really use your support during this difficult time. If you’re able, please consider donating to help us keep the doors open. Every bit helps.
https://www.saveourcatsandkittens.com/donate-shelter
You can also donate via the Facebook link below.

08/25/2024

Poofy Girl came to the SOCKS family under dire circumstances. While pregnant and in the midst of giving birth, she successfully delivered five kittens, but the sixth kitten was not coming out. After 24 hours of labor, it became clear that Poofy Girl needed immediate help. Her rescuers reached out to us, and without hesitation, we said "yes," knowing that we'd need our community's support to cover the costs.

We rushed Poofy Girl to the Emergency Veterinary Clinic in Niceville, where she underwent an emergency spay surgery. Unfortunately, the last kitten had not survived and was causing Poofy Girl to become very ill. Thanks to the swift intervention, Poofy Girl is now safely recovering in a foster home with her five surviving kittens, who are all doing well so far.

However, the financial cost of saving Poofy Girl's life has amounted to $2,700. We’re reaching out to you, our valued supporters, to help us cover this unexpected expense. Your donation, no matter the size, will directly contribute to the care and survival of Poofy Girl and her kittens.

Can you donate today to help us pay this bill and continue our lifesaving work? Every dollar makes a difference. You can use the Facebook campaign to donate or use our own donation link, provided here. PayPal is available on our website, too.
https://socks.networkforgood.com/projects/232788-2024-poofy-girl-s-emergency

08/25/2024

We're up against a deadline to have the SOCKS event building renovated for its first event - the Meowsterpieces Art Show and Competition.
There was a LOT of painting to do, and we were sweating it. 🙀
Enter the Scouts! Thank you SO MUCH to Troop 509B/G from Hurlburt Field and Scouts BSA Troop 5529 - Shalimar, FL.
These great kids did an EXPERT job!
A huge shoutout to Sherwin-Williams at 248B Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, for donating the paint!

08/24/2024

Come play! Kittens are half off today‼😺That means $75 instead of $150. The fee includes spay or neuter, microchip, vaccinations, dewormers, and flea medication.Adoption hours are noon to 3 p.m. Can't adopt? Donate so we can keep saving kittens! https://www.saveourcatsandkittens.com/donate-shelter

08/24/2024

Hermes and Sugar Ray are waiting to meet you tomorrow during our Clear the Shelters special!
Kittens are half off tomorrow‼😺
That means $75 instead of $150. The fee includes spay or neuter, microchip, vaccinations, dewormers, and flea medication.
Adoption hours are noon to 3 p.m.
Can't adopt? Donate so we can keep saving kittens! https://www.saveourcatsandkittens.com/donate-shelter

08/23/2024

UPDATE!
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Alaqua Animal Refuge
Two (2) pallets of canned cat food
We have a truck with a trailer and one driver. We need at least one more person to assist with pickup. Please contact [email protected].
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SOCKS has the opportunity to have a whole pallet of canned cat food ‼️
We need someone with a truck to drive to Alaqua Animal Refuge pick it up. 🛻
Can you help?
Email [email protected]

08/23/2024

Get ready for Lady Fest Pensacola! Buy a commemorative shirt that supports this year’s benefiting charity - SOCKS! Deadline to order is Monday.

ORDER HERE
https://socks.networkforgood.com/projects/232494-lady-fest-t-shirts

08/23/2024

Skylark chilling as he waits to see y’all. Kittens are half off this Saturday‼😺
That means $75 instead of $150. The fee includes spay or neuter, microchip, vaccinations, dewormers, and flea medication.
Adoption hours are noon to 3 p.m.
Can't adopt? Donate so we can keep saving kittens! https://www.saveourcatsandkittens.com/donate-shelter