Events for the Month of April

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April is full of fun events at Cattyshack! We always have something going on, and it is especially important now that kitten season has started to boom!!! We currently have six moms and thirty-two kittens under the age of two months in the rescue. We also have several adult cats who need home (and some have to be only cats), and several other kittens who are a little older that need homes. Unfortunately, this is just the beginning of kitten season, and we know that since is just the beginning our volunteers are going to be elated, exhausted, and entirely overwhelmed with the need to help and care for kittens.

So, how can you help? By coming to one of our events, making a donation, sending us items from our wish list (especially formula, mother and babycat dry and wet food, and kitten food), or by making a reservation to come to the lounge (Fridays are great days because until the summer we often have space).

The first event we have this month, is our soccer team! Cattyshack has sponsored a soccer team and one of their games was last night! There are a few more to come. If you go to a game, they are free, so YAY! You can often also find either Tina Cooley (Creator of Cattyshack) or Shawn Appling (a team player) and give them a donation of funds or cat food! The schedule is below:

On Friday the 10th of April, we have Introverts’ Night Out. These nights are great for anyone who wants to sit with cats while they crochet, knit, read, or whatever you as an introvert wants to do.  You can use the link below to snag your reservation (as there are still some spots).

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-introverts-night-out

OUR NEXT EVENT WILL BE On Saturday, April 11th, we will be at the Madison Library looking for volunteers! We have several different volunteer opportunities, so it would be a great time to come see what you can do to help!
Madison Public Library
142 Plaza Blvd
Madison, AL 35758

We also have our BOOK CLUB! On Friday, April 24, we will be discussing The Dreadfuls by A. Rae Dunlap, which is a historical fiction novel set in 1888 London. The novel follows a young inmate at a reform school who investigates the Jack the Ripper murders with her friends, uncovering a dark secret about her teacher and the school. You can reserve your spot by using the link below!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cattyshacks-catty-book-club

We are also gearing up to KITTYPALOOZA and are looking for pet specific vendors and sponsors! Kittypalooza is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year and helps get us through the medical costs that come with kitten season.

To become a vendor use the link below:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/kittypalooza-vendors–2026

To become a sponsor use the link below:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/kittypalooza-sponsors–2026

As always, thank you for helping us rescue our feline friends.

August Yoga… What could be more exciting!?!?

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We have two days for kitten yoga this month at Cattyshack, and this time we are adding Pilates to our yoga, so it will be a blend of yoga and Pilates!

Join us for this unique, feel-good experience surrounded by playful, adoptable kittens. Led by our talented instructors—Ashlee (yoga) and Ava (pilates)—each session offers a relaxing mix of mindful movement, gentle stretching, core work, and plenty of purring companions to keep you smiling.
Whether you’re here for the stretch, the strength, or the snuggles, this class is the perfect way to support your wellness—and help rescue kittens in need.
Thursdays in August: 14 and 21 at 6:00 PM
$35 donation – 18+ only – Bring your own mat
Beverages are welcome in shatter proof, lidded containers only
You can join us by using the link below!

What Plants Should You Avoid Around Cats

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There are a plethora of plants that are toxic for cats, and there are a lot of plants that are fine to have around your pets. As winter turns into spring, some of us might want to bring plants inside, or might want to start planting things to grow. I love starting to garden when the seasons change, but I stick to mostly fruits and vegetables. However, I am a fan of the tulip, and unfortunately, tulips are one flower that is toxic to cats.

List of toxic plants (this is not a complete list, but a beginning of popular plants):
Lily
Oleander
Amaryllis
Daffodil
Aloe
English Ivy
Peace Lily
Foxglove
Apple
Apricot
Yucca
Birds of Paradise
Parsley
Peony

A few Non-toxic plants:
Patient Lucy
Wax Plant
Sage
Venus Fly Trap
Magnolia Bush
Baby’s Breath
Basil
Pearl Plant
Lace Orchid

One of the best places to find a list of toxic and non-toxic plants is by looking at the ASPCA website (linked below). You always want to check before bringing a plant inside or before planting something somewhere that your cats will be. So, bookmark the ASPCA’s website and you can always look up a plant before bring it, or the seeds, home.

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants