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A Safe Haven for Lydgate’s Cats: Help Us Build It
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Ended May 12, 2025
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Please note that this fundraiser is using PayPal as a payment processor. (Best of two options) Because we are working to get $$$ for a 501c3 status, the PayPal account is a business account under Simple Online Business Development.  You will see Simple Online Business Development on your statement instead of Kitty Cat News Kauai until we can get the 501c3 status and get a designated PayPal account. Please do not dispute the charge. Every penny counts on this project. Thank you

Update 12/17 - 

We have left this fundraiser open as we incur extra costs beyond buying a fence.  I had to buy flashing for a few trees to cats cant climb up and out of the area.  Our next hurdle is to become a 501c3 organization as we could find no one to take us under their 501c3 umbrella.  We still need help in several areas and hope to avoid extra costs. 

1.  We need help removing or moving green waste. 

2. shoveling off some concrete pads to place our shelters and feeding tent

3. someone to put a Rubbermaid shed back together. 

4. a dump run of some rubbish we uncovered under all the plants, etc. 

🎉🎉THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!! MAHALO🎉🎉

Amazing news—we’ve officially hit our $7,000 fundraising goal for the fencing at our first Lydgate Safe Haven Sanctuary! 🎊 Because of your generosity and support, the fence has been ordered and shipped today (11/25) arriving in about 2.5 weeks. This marks a huge milestone for our mission to provide a safe and loving environment for the cats living at Lydgate Beach Park.

We couldn’t have done this without YOU. Your kindness and commitment have made this dream a reality, and we are beyond grateful for your trust and support in helping us relocate the cats to a safe place.

While this goal has been reached, the work doesn’t stop here. Any additional funds raised above what was needed for the fence cost will go directly towards ongoing care for the cats, including food, medication, and supplies, and expanding this model to other locations around the island needing similar sanctuaries to save cats from County/State owned properties. Your continued contributions will help us make an even bigger impact for feral and community cats across Kaua’i.

Thank you for being a vital part of this journey. Together, we’re creating lasting change, one cat sanctuary at a time. We can’t wait to share more updates with you as we move forward, and we’re so excited about what’s to come!

With gratitude and hope,

Every little bit helps because we have other costs to consider.

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Help Us Save the Lydgate Beach Cats: Build a Sanctuary to Protect Them

We urgently need your help to save the Lydgate Beach Park cats from being eradicated. Our goal is to create a safe sanctuary for them on private land, and we need $6,000 to purchase and install the cat-safe fencing that will make this possible.

The Situation
Lydgate Beach Park is home to a community of feral and abandoned cats who have been cared for by dedicated feeders and volunteers. Unfortunately, the County of Kauai has contracted predator eradication efforts to protect federally protected bird species, which could include these cats. While recent press releases have denied immediate action, the threat remains imminent.

We’ve asked the County for more time, but without confirmation, we must act now to save these cats.

What We’re Doing
Our group, Kitty Cat News Kauai, has secured space on private agricultural land to build a sanctuary where these cats can live out their lives safely and humanely. This grassroots effort is a labor of love by passionate community members stepping up because no other organization currently can provide this solution.

We are partnering with organizations like Kauai Community Cat Project (KCCP), who have been doing remarkable work to help spay/neuter cats to help keep cat populations under control. We are supporting Kauai Animal Welfare Society (KAWS) and their mission and belief that "every animal on Kaua`i deserves a safe and nurturing home" as well as "to end the practice of euthanasia as a means of population control, instead relying on spay and neuter and trap and return programs, and to create a sanctuary for animals not yet placed in foster or permanent homes."

What We Need
To get started, we need to:

  • Purchase cat-safe fencing to create a secure containment area.
  • Install the fencing as soon as it arrives.
  • Relocate the cats safely to the sanctuary.
  • Traps to get the cats out
  • Flea meds, dewormer, eye treatment to boost them before placement in new location
  • Small Shelters (dog houses, tarps) to help them stay out of the weather
  • Shipping fees to fly off island adoptable cats
  • The estimated cost for fencing and shipping is $6,000. Once the fence is installed, we’ll begin moving cats who are already spayed/neutered, microchipped, and ear-tipped. Any remaining cats will be trapped and fixed immediately before relocation.

Why This Matters
These cats are friendly, beautiful, and healthy, but they face daily threats, including abandonment and the County ordinance prohibiting feeding them on park property. Without intervention, they may be euthanized as part of the County’s predator control efforts.

This sanctuary not only provides a humane solution but also aligns with federal mandates to protect local wildlife by relocating the cats off park property.

How You Can Help
Your support will directly save cats like Mei Mei, Blue, Marilyn, Lexi, and many others. Here’s how you can help:

  • Donate: Every dollar helps us get closer to building this sanctuary.
  • Share: Spread the word to fellow cat lovers, friends, and family.
  • Volunteer: Help us with food supplies, fencing installation, or regular feeding shifts. 

Together, We Can Make a Difference
We believe in the power of community to create change. With your help, we can save these cats and create a model sanctuary that could inspire similar efforts across the island, ensuring the humane treatment of cats while protecting Kauai’s native wildlife.

Mahalo Nui Loa for supporting this urgent and meaningful project.

 

MOVING FORWARD: Everything we need, and want to do, hinges on securing fencing for this project. Once that is done, we have a variety of areas we need help in. Please complete this form and let us know if you can help in any of the listed areas.

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1. Why do the cats need to be relocated?
The cats at Lydgate Beach Park are at risk due to predator eradication efforts mandated by federal wildlife protection guidelines. While these efforts aim to protect native bird species, they pose a significant threat to the park’s community cats. Relocating the cats to a safe sanctuary ensures their protection while aligning with conservation goals.

2. What is Kitty Cat News Kauai?
Kitty Cat News Kauai is a grassroots organization of dedicated community members committed to the well-being of Kauai’s feral and community cats. Our mission is to unite caretakers, TNR (trap-neuter-return) providers, rescue groups, and others to create a safer, happier environment for all cats on the island.

3. What will the sanctuary be like?
The sanctuary will be located on privately owned agricultural land and designed to provide a safe, secure outdoor environment for the cats. Cat-safe fencing will keep them contained while allowing them to live out their lives in a natural, stress-free setting.

4. How will the funds be used?
All donations will go directly toward purchasing and shipping the cat-safe fencing, which is essential for creating the sanctuary. Any additional funds will be used to support other sanctuary needs, such as food, supplies, and temporary housing for the cats during relocation.

5. Are the cats spayed or neutered?
Yes! Approximately 85–90% of the cats at Lydgate Beach Park are already spayed, neutered, microchipped, and ear-tipped. Any remaining unfixed cats will be trapped and sterilized before being relocated to the sanctuary.

6. Why do you need donations? Doesn’t the County provide funding?
We are not receiving any funding from the County for this project. This is a volunteer and donation-driven effort to save these cats. Your contributions are crucial to making this sanctuary a reality.

7. What happens if more cats are abandoned at the park?
Sadly, dumping cats is a common issue across the island. Once the sanctuary is established, we will work with County staff to quickly trap and relocate any additional cats that are abandoned at Lydgate Beach Park.

8. Can I help in other ways besides donating?
Yes! Here are some ways to get involved:

  • Donate food or supplies.
  • Volunteer to help with fence installation, brush clearing, or weekly feeding shifts.
  • Spread the word by sharing our campaign with friends and family.

9. What will happen to the sanctuary cats long-term?
Any cats not adopted out to families who want them will live out their lives at the sanctuary, cared for by dedicated volunteers. Over time, as the sanctuary cats naturally reach the end of their lifespans, space will open for other cats who need rescue from dangerous situations.

10. What happens if the goal isn’t met?
We are committed to saving these cats, even if the goal isn’t fully reached. Any funds raised will go toward purchasing as much fencing as possible to get started. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference.

11. Can I visit the sanctuary?
For the safety of the cats and to respect the privacy of the landowners, the sanctuary’s location will remain private. However, we plan to share updates, photos, and progress reports with our supporters so you can see the impact of your generosity.

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