January 2026 Newsletter
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Looking Back with Gratitude, Looking Forward with Hope
As we step into a new year, January gives us a moment to pause—to reflect on what our community has made possible, and to look ahead to what’s next for the cats who still need us.
A Year of Impact
Thanks to the dedication of our volunteers, fosters, adopters, donors, and partners, more than 500 cats were rescued this past year. Each one represents a life changed—cats pulled from unsafe situations, provided with shelter, nourishment, medical care, and the chance to heal. Beyond those placed into our adoption program, hundreds more received food, supplies, and critical medical support, helping families and community caregivers keep cats healthy and safe.
We celebrated countless adoption stories—shy cats finding patient families, playful kittens growing into confident companions, and special-needs cats proving that love and care can overcome even the biggest challenges. These happy endings are at the heart of everything we do.
A Major Milestone: Our Medical Space
One of our most exciting achievements was the completion and full funding of our new medical space. This project represents years of planning, fundraising, and belief in what our rescue could become. In the coming months, we’ll begin using this space for routine rescue medical care—allowing us to respond faster, reduce costs, and provide even better outcomes for the cats who depend on us.
This space is more than a room—it’s a commitment to the future of our rescue and to every cat who comes through our doors.
Looking Ahead
As we move forward into the new year, our focus remains clear:
Continue rescuing cats in need throughout our community
Expand medical care and preventative services
Support fosters and adopters with education and resources
Strengthen partnerships that help us do more, together
None of this happens without you. Every adoption, donation, volunteer hour, and shared post helps move our mission forward.
Thank you for being part of the Centerville Pet Rescue family. We can’t wait to show you what the next chapter brings—for the cats already in our care, and for those we haven’t met yet.
Hope for the New Year: Three Cats Still Waiting for Their Match
As a new year begins, we’re reminded that every fresh start looks different. For some cats, it happens quickly. For others, it takes time — not because they’re any less deserving, but because the right match hasn’t come along yet.
At Centerville Pet Rescue, a few special cats have been in our care for more than six months. They are well known to our volunteers, deeply cared for, and still waiting for the homes that fit them best. As we look ahead to the year to come, we’re hopeful that this will finally be their year.
Momma Rosie
Momma Rosie has already been featured in our newsletter, and for good reason. After dedicating herself to raising her kittens, she’s now ready for a life that’s a little quieter and fully her own. Rosie is gentle, steady, and content to share calm companionship with the people she trusts. She’s the kind of cat who doesn’t demand attention — she offers it in a soft, reassuring way. Momma Rosie is FeLV-positive and can be met at our satellite adoption location, The Felted Fox, where she continues to charm everyone she meets. FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus) affects only cats and is not contagious to people or other animals; with proper care and an indoor home—ideally as the only cat or with other FeLV-positive cats—many FeLV-positive cats live happy, comfortable lives.
Cindy Lou
Cindy Lou is a petite Persian who came to Centerville Pet Rescue from North Carolina. She enjoys playing with her catnip fish toy and using her scratching posts, and she appreciates a calm, orderly environment. Cindy Lou is looking for a home where she can be the only pet, as she’s happiest when she doesn’t have to share her space with other animals. She does enjoy calm, respectful children and would make a wonderful companion for a retired individual or a family that values quiet time together.
Because the adoption center can be overwhelming for her, Cindy Lou is currently living in a foster home. Interested adopters can submit an application, and our team will be happy to arrange a meet-and-greet with her foster parent.
Bexlin
Bexlin is another familiar face to our readers. With her thoughtful and reserved nature, she tends to shine brightest with people who take the time to truly know her. She isn’t flashy or demanding — she simply needs understanding and patience. In the right home, Bexlin has all the makings of a loyal, gentle companion.
Cats who wait longer are often overlooked—but they are no less deserving of loving homes. Sometimes, all it takes is a second look, a shared post, or a visit to meet them in person.
As we step into the new year, we’re hopeful that Momma Rosie, Cindy Lou, and Bexlin will finally find the families they’ve been waiting for. If you’re considering adoption, fostering, or simply helping spread the word, you could be the reason their fresh start begins.
Because every cat’s story deserves a happy next chapter.
Thank You for Making Pet Photos with Santa Magical!
What an incredible holiday tradition this turned out to be! Our Pet Photos with Santa event spanned four festive days, and we are so grateful to everyone who joined us. With nearly 1,500 people and pets participating across all four days, the event was filled with joyful moments, adorable outfits, wagging tails, happy purrs, and nonstop smiles.
A huge thank you to That Fish Place – That Pet Place for generously hosting this event and for their amazing staff who helped keep everything running smoothly. From welcoming families to assisting behind the scenes, their support played a huge role in making this four-day event such a success. We are incredibly grateful for their continued partnership and commitment to helping pets in need.
From longtime supporters to first-time visitors, your enthusiasm and love for animals made each day truly special. Not only did we create unforgettable holiday memories together, but your participation directly supported our mission to rescue, care for, and rehome cats in need. Every photo taken helped make a difference.
A Special Thank You to Santa & Mrs. Claus
A heartfelt thank you to Santa Neely and his wonderful wife, Mrs. (Neely) Claus, for generously sharing their time, warmth, and holiday spirit with our community over all four days. Santa Neely—affectionately known by all—brought patience, kindness, and plenty of ho-ho-ho’s, making every pet and family feel welcome.
We especially loved seeing Santa pose with our very own mascot, Morti—a moment that perfectly captured the joy, fun, and heart of this beloved event.
Whether you came once or returned on multiple days, brought a pet, volunteered, donated, or simply stopped by to enjoy the festivities—thank you. Your support means the world to us and to the cats who benefit from events like this all year long.
Because of you, this four-day celebration was truly magical. We are so grateful for this community and can’t wait to celebrate with you again next season.
Winter Warmth
If you’re caring for stray or community cats, providing a simple winter shelter can be lifesaving. A basic shelter can be made from a sturdy plastic tote or insulated box, filled with straw (not blankets) to keep moisture away and retain warmth. Place the shelter off the ground, facing away from wind, and near where the cats already feel safe. Even a small, dry space can make a big difference during freezing nights.
A little preparation can mean warmth, safety, and survival.
Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors & Community Partners
As we close out an incredible year at Centerville Pet Rescue, we want to take a moment to recognize the organizations that made so much of our work in 2025 possible. Their generosity, partnership, and belief in our mission directly supported the cats and kittens who needed us most.
Our 2025 Primary Sponsors
We are deeply grateful to our primary sponsors whose continued support helped power our rescue efforts throughout the year:
These sponsors provided vital financial support, products, services, and advocacy that allowed us to care for hundreds of cats—supporting medical treatment, daily care, enrichment, and successful adoptions. Their commitment makes a real, measurable difference in the lives of the cats we serve.
Thank You to Our Community & Event Partners
We are also incredibly thankful for the businesses and organizations that partnered with us through events, fundraisers, and community outreach in 2025. Your support helped us connect with new adopters, raise critical funds, and share our mission with the broader community:
Felted Fox
Old Republic Distillery Tasting Room
Painting with a Twist
York New Salem Fire Company
Penn Medicine Park
Elizabeth Farms
Your willingness to open your spaces, host events, and champion our cause strengthens the entire rescue community.
From all of us at Centerville Pet Rescue — our volunteers, fosters, adopters, and especially the cats — thank you for being part of our 2025 journey. We are proud to work alongside such compassionate partners and look forward to continuing these relationships in 2026 and beyond.
Thank You, Wayne’s Towing & Recovery, for Sponsoring Our New Volunteer T-Shirts
Wayne’s Towing & Recovery has supported Centerville Pet Rescue from the very beginning, and we’re deeply grateful for their continued generosity—most recently through sponsoring our new volunteer t-shirts.
Our volunteers are at the core of everything we do, and we’re excited to introduce these new shirts as another way to represent the rescue while out in the community. Featuring both organizations’ logos, some adorable feline friends, and the message “Saving Pets Together,” the shirts celebrate the partnership that helps make our lifesaving work possible.
This sponsorship is a meaningful show of support for animal welfare and for the volunteers who dedicate their time, compassion, and energy to helping cats in need every day.
On behalf of Centerville Pet Rescue, our volunteers, and the cats whose lives are changed through this work — thank you to Wayne’s Towing & Recovery for standing with us and supporting our mission.
Upcoming Events
Microchip Clinic
Microchipping is a simple, affordable way to help ensure lost pets can be safely reunited with their families. Unlike collars or tags, a microchip provides permanent identification linked to your contact information and is accessible by shelters and veterinarians nationwide.
We’re also offering gentle, stress-free nail trims so you can leave the hard part to our experienced team (cats and small animals only).
Microchips: $25 per pet (includes registration)
Nail trims: $15 per pet (cats and small animals only; no dogs)
Sales tax not included.
Date: Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Location: That Fish Place – That Pet Place
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Thank You for Supporting Our Cats
Over the past few months, we’ve been humbled by the incredible generosity of our community. From essential supplies to lifesaving equipment and heartfelt handmade gifts, every donation has made a real difference for the cats and kittens in our care. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has helped support our mission.
Amazon Wish List Donors
A huge thank-you to everyone who purchased items through our Amazon Wish List. Opening box after box filled with food, litter, cleaning supplies, enrichment items, and more was truly overwhelming—in the best way. These donations help keep our rescue running smoothly day after day and allow us to direct more funds toward medical care and lifesaving efforts.
Donor Support for Our New Incubator
We are incredibly thankful to the donors who contributed toward the purchase of a new incubator, a vital piece of equipment for our tiniest and most fragile kittens. The incubator provides a warm, controlled environment that helps stabilize newborns and medically vulnerable kittens, giving them the best possible chance to grow stronger and thrive. This is a powerful example of how financial donations directly translate into saved lives.
Girl Scout Troop 20577
A heartfelt thank-you to Girl Scout Troop 20577 for their incredibly generous donation of handmade cat toys. The troop delivered a fabulous assortment, and our cats wasted no time putting them to the ultimate play test—pouncing, batting, and zooming with pure joy. We are so grateful for the time, creativity, and kindness that went into each toy. Acts like this bring enrichment, comfort, and happiness to the cats in our care
Thank You for Making a Difference
Whether you donated supplies, funds, or your time and talents, please know that your support matters more than we can express. You are helping us provide safety, comfort, and second chances to cats who need it most—and we couldn’t do this work without you.
2026 That Pet Calendar a Success!
We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who supported the 2026 That Pet Calendar fundraiser, one of our most cherished and long-standing partnerships.
Each year, this special calendar brings together pet lovers, community members, and local businesses to celebrate the animals who bring so much joy into our lives — all while supporting cats in need.
We are especially grateful to our longtime partner That Fish Place – That Pet Place for continuing to champion animal rescue through this fundraiser. Their commitment to the welfare of pets goes far beyond their walls, and this calendar is a perfect example of how community partnerships truly make a difference. A special thank you goes to the Sales & Marketing team, they put so much effort into helping us with this and other fundraisers.
To everyone who purchased a calendar, shared the fundraiser, or proudly displays it in your home or workplace — thank you.
Our Adopters are Everywhere-2025 Adopter Map
Every adoption tells a story, and together they create something truly amazing. The interactive map below highlights the reach of Centerville Pet Rescue adoptions, showing the state, city/town, and number of pets adopted in each area. Each pin represents families who opened their hearts and homes — and pets who found the loving futures they deserve.
From nearby neighborhoods to communities farther away, this map is a powerful reminder that your support makes a real difference. Thank you to every adopter for being part of our rescue family — and for helping our pets start their next chapter.
December 2025 Adopter Gallery
