Texas CARES

01/15/2025

Here's some helpful information to remember when you adopt a new kitty. Please be patient. Thank you.

01/14/2025

One of our awesome volunteer photographers stopped by our Prosper PetSmart Adoption Center and captured this beautiful picture of Mona Lisa. She is as sweet as she is gorgeous - and ready to find her forever home!

https://www.texascares.org/adopt/

01/14/2025

CATIOS! Does your indoor cat want out? Or do you worry that your door dasher won’t come home at the end of the day? Catios, outdoor “cat patios” are the purrfect solution to keep cats safe, healthy and happy while also protecting birds and wildlife. From a small and simple window box to a larger outdoor space for you to enjoy too, a variety of DIY Catio Plans are available from our friends at Catio Spaces. Check them out and save 10%, plus 10% will be donated to us! Use PROMO CODE: TXC Catio Promo10

Learn more: https://catiospaces.com/catios-cat-enclosures/diy-plans/

Spaces

01/13/2025

Happy Monday! Spirit found her forever home - with her Foster Family!

"We're so happy we decided to adopt Spirit. She really livens up our home. Here are a couple of photos of her with our senior male cat, who treats her like his baby, and enjoys playing with her. And she's totally changed the life of my anxious dog. He used to be very slow to get up in the morning, but now he's always at his bedroom door waiting to be let out, because he knows Spirit will be there to greet him. His anxiety has greatly improved since she's been with us and the incontinence he's had for years has disappeared. Spirit makes sure everyone in the house gets some snuggling each day! Now you can see why we just couldn't say goodbye to her!"

If you would like to Foster for us...and maybe eventually adopt, apply today!

https://www.texascares.org/volunteer-opportunities/foster/

01/12/2025

Our fundraiser starts tomorrow!

Here's the details!

Dates: 01/13/25 - 01/26/25
Donation Type: Drop-off Frisco and Free at Home Pick up

Pick up Instructions:
Scan the QR code or visit the link starting on 01/13/25 to schedule you free at home pick up! Make sure to select “Texas CARES Cat Adoption & Rescue.” as your charity!

Fundraiser opens 01/13/25.
You can schedule up to two weeks after 01/26/25 as long as you pick up is scheduled by 01/26/25!

Drop Off Instructions:
Drop off at the following locations starting on 01/13/25 up until 01/26/25!
Make sure to mention “Texas CARES Cat Adoption & Rescue “when you drop off to receive credit! 10601 Ohio Dr Frisco, TX 75035

Thanks so much for your support!

01/11/2025

Snoop is hoping you will brave the cold temps and come see him today at our Prosper PetSmart Adoption Center today from 12-3.

01/10/2025

Here are some sweet kitties currently hanging out at our Prosper PetSmart Adoption Center! They would love to find their forever homes soon!

https://www.texascares.org/adopt/

01/10/2025

01/10/2025

The chilly weather calls for a new hoodie!

Get yours today!

https://www.bonfire.com/texas-cares-zip-up-hoodie/

01/10/2025

Friends, we saw this post this afternoon and had to share!

Recently installed above the entrance to Cibolo Hall is TXST's newest piece of public art. The piece, “Local Habitat,” was created by artist Matthew Mazzotta and brings a sense of peace, relaxation and home, just in time for the spring semester.

Texas State University

01/09/2025

Nugget and Taz found their forever home together this past weekend and we already got a great update!

"Hello! We just wanted to send a quick email and let you know our two little guys are doing AMAZING and settling in so well!! We had some of the most surprised and ecstatic kiddos today after school! Thank you again for everyone’s help that made today happen!!"

01/09/2025

Believe it or not, Valentine's Day is just around the corner! Please consider getting your loved one - or even a little something for yourself - from our See's Candy Fundraiser! It's all delicious! Order by January 31st!

https://www.yumraising.com/secure/texascca_cupid_cats__chocolate81/SteMur1564/

01/08/2025

We hope it never happens, but here are some helpful hints if your sweet kitty is missing thanks to the The Humane Society of the United States

01/07/2025

Meet North! This handsome boy was surrendered to our friends with - we're not sure why and we don't know a ton about him other than he's pretty handsome and sweet.

You can apply to adopt him and our Adoption Team will work on setting up a meet and greet with him!

https://www.texascares.org/adopt/

01/07/2025

It's super chilly outside, but it's not too early to think about Spring planting! We have our Flower Power Fundraiser underway. Order today and your items will ship early April! There are some really beautiful things so order now while supplies last! Every purchase helps the kitties!

http://texascares.fpfundraising.com

01/06/2025

Before you get offended when someone suggests you spay/neuter your pet please read this:

1. Statistically for every kitten sold on Nextdoor or Facebook for a few bucks and is neutered, another one won't be.

2. Every rescue is dependent on volunteers. Volunteers who lose family time, money, sleep, weekends, and evenings caring for and fundraising to ensure unwanted cats get the correct care.

3. Animals have no voice, so when somebody speaks on their behalf stop getting upset.

4. lntact male cats will wander in search of females. They will fight ferociously and cause terrible injury to other males in the process causing FIV and sepsis and dreadful life-threatening diseases.

5. Every litter of kittens born in your home and sold adds to the problem by stopping a rescue cat being adopted.

6. Rescues are full with cats which have been bought on a whim and surrendered or abandoned due to boredom or inability to afford vet bills, spay/neuter, vaccinations, food, flea and worm treatment.

7. Each rescue has a waiting list. They spend literally thousands of dollars (many spend tens of thousands) a year on vet treatment, food, litter, flea and worm treatment, disinfectants and all the business supplies to keep things running. These are just the basics.

8. Behind the scenes volunteers nurse and clean out their foster areas several times a day. Fundraising is a constant effort. They worry about cats who have been surrendered and are traumatized by being torn from their families and surroundings.

9. Rescues have volunteers who drive for miles to keep things afloat. Rescuing unwanted cats and spending hours on the phone trying to find spaces and foster homes for them.

10. Please don't be offended when someone asks are you getting your pet spayed/neutered - rescues see the consequences of these actions every day 365 days a year and are simply giving a voice to the vulnerable creatures so casually given away or sold for a few dollars.

01/05/2025

Stop by and visit Mona Lisa today at our Prosper PetSmart Adoption Center from 12-3!

https://www.texascares.org/adopt/

01/04/2025

Our kitties are returning from the Holiday Break and would love to meet you! Stop by our Prosper PetSmart Adoption Center on Saturday and Sunday from 12-3!

See our available kitties at texascares.org