Shaunna’s volunteer experience has surpassed all her wildest dreams

December 7, 2011

Shaunna started volunteering with us because she couldn’t have pets due to her living arrangements. She wanted her five year old son, Aiden, to experience “the joy of taking care of a cat and the unconditional love you earn in return.” She says that when she signed up to volunteer, she expected to teach her [...]

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Mary makes a difference for community cats

December 5, 2011

Some feral cats took up residence in Mary’s backyard and she began feeding them. Among them was a mama cat and four kittens. At that point Mary says “I knew that I had to do something to control this little group that had found their way to our back yard and porch.” Mary looked online [...]

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From Community Cat Caregiver to Volunteer

November 30, 2011

In the summer of 2010, Danielle moved into an apartment complex. It didn’t take long for her to notice five adorable semi-feral kitties. She learned that many of her neighbors were feeding them. She knew she had to do more but wasn’t sure where to turn or how she could afford to help them. By [...]

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Chris, a hero for cats in West Michigan

November 28, 2011

One of our most dedicated volunteers is Chris. Chris, a cat lover, wanted to do something to help cats get adopted into good homes. He used the Internet to search for cat rescues in Grand Rapids and found Carol’s Ferals. After talking with Carol, our Executive Director, he knew he really wanted to help us [...]

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What I’m Thankful For: A Thanksgiving Message From Bow

November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends. I have so much to be thankful for today. It’s hard to believe how much my life has changed within the last year. I was a totally different cat before tragedy befell me. But even with being scared, hurt and unsure of everything, there has come a lot of [...]

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2011 – Year in Review

November 22, 2011

Dear Feral Friends, With your help, over the past five years, Carol’s Ferals has been working hard to help community cats in West Michigan. When I have a rare spare moment, I stand back and look at what we’ve been able to accomplish together. Once I’ve wiped away my tears of joy, I quickly realize [...]

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Swappy and Tortie

November 22, 2011

November is Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month, so all month we are introducing some of our more mature, friendly cats who are still waiting for their furrever homes.   This week we’re meeting some very special kitties – who need a very special home. Meet Swappy and Tortie .  After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, a local rescue rushed [...]

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Make a wish to help cats this holiday season

November 20, 2011

Many of you have asked how to help us raise money this holiday season. With Facebook we can make it super easy for you to make a Holiday Wish to ask your friends and family to donate to Carol’s Ferals on your behalf. This is a really great way for you to ask for what [...]

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Holiday gift giving to help kitties

November 20, 2011

This holiday season, give a gift that improves the lives of cats in West Michigan. Here’s some ways you can spend money on your loved ones this holiday season and save lives! Donate to Carol’s Ferals for yourself or in honor of someone who loves cats! Why not spread the love by helping a cat [...]

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Birthday Retrospect

November 15, 2011

Hello Feral Friends, Today is my 46th Birthday.  For some reason I came down to my computer tonight and thought it would be fun to organize some documents on my hard drive.  So much obsolete stuff to throw into the recycle bin.  So much fun reminiscing.  So many entries filed under vague descriptions meant for [...]

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