Pets of the Week: Burke Animal Resource Center & Cats' Cradle

CATS' CRADLE

The Cats' Cradle is a foster-based cat rescue and adoption center located in the heart of downtown Morganton, 301 Collett St.

Housed in a historic former newspaper building — now affectionately called The Mews Herald — Cats' Cradle provides a safe, nurturing environment for cats in need.

Through a network of dedicated foster homes, volunteers rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome cats while helping them find their perfect match. Whether you're looking to adopt, foster, or support the mission, The Cats' Cradle is where felines, young and old, have the chance to meet their person and find their forever home.

For more information, email info@thecatscradle.org or call 828-475-6732. Complete an adoption application at www.thecatscradle.org/adopt.

BURKE ANIMAL RESOURCE CENTER

The Burke County Animal Resource Center is the county-operated and tax-funded animal services for Burke County. It's goal is to reunite these animals with their owners. For animals who are not returned to their owners, BARC aims to have all adoptable animals placed into suitable homes or transferred to rescue groups where they may be adopted.

For owners wishing to rehome their pets, the center accepts owner surrenders as space allows. Owners looking to rehome their pets may be asked to schedule an appointment for surrender if space does not allow us to immediately intake their animals. This "managed intake model" allows us to save more lives and find more pets their forever homes.

The center is located at 636 Kirksey Drive, Morganton. For more information, call 828-764-9588.