CCAPS - Animal Shelter, Magnolia, AR

10/15/2026

🌾 Hay vs. Straw: How to know the difference? 🐾

We know the winter weather will be rolling in begore long and we want to share a quick tip on how we keep our outdoor shelter animals cozy.
The easiest way to remember it is:
Hay is for Horses, and Straw is for Shelters! 🐴🏠

While we appreciate every single gesture of kindness, there is a huge difference when it comes to keeping animals warm and dry.

Straw is what our aninals need to survive the cold, and here is why:

❌ Hay is for FOOD: Because it is meant for livestock to eat, it retains moisture. If it gets wet from dew, rain, or snow, it will quickly mold, rot, and freeze—making the animals even colder.

✅ Straw is for BEDDING: Straw is made from dry, golden stalks left over after grain harvests. Because the stalks are completely hollow, they act as a natural insulator, trapping the animals' body heat. Straw also naturally repels moisture, keeping the shelter animals dry and warm all night long!

If you are stopping by a local feed store to help out the shelter this week, please make sure to ask for Straw Bales!

Thank you for helping us keep every CCAPS furry friend dry, warm, and safe this winter!

📍 CCAPS Shelter Drop-Off Address:
510 W. Columbia Street, Magnolia, AR
⏰️ (Hours: Tuesday–Saturday,
11:00 AM–3:00 PM;
Thursdays 11:00 AM–NOON)
CLOSED: Sundays and Mondays

💳 Donate via PayPal:
paypal.me/ccapsshelter
(Please put "STRAW" in the Notes section!)

Go to paypal.me/ccapsshelter and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

10/15/2026

❄️Winter is just around the corner, and our Shelter Manager, Terri, along with her dedicated Staff and Volunteers, are working hard to prepare CCAPS for the upcoming freezing winter weather.

To ensure the animals stay safe and our team stays warm, we are asking our amazing CCAPS Community for help with a few specific winter supplies.

🐾 Winter Wishlist Needed Now:
• Straw (Not Hay): Straw provides excellent insulation to keep the animals warm and dry. You can typically find Straw at local feed stores.

• Wide FOAM Squeegees with Long/ Broom Type Handles: We need several new squeegees with long, broom-type handles for cleaning the kennels. We are looking for wider versions (larger than the 18-inch size in picture, if can be found), and they must be the Foam type rather than the hard rubber ones, which do not work as well for kennel floors.

• Hand Warmers: It gets incredibly cold outside during the winter months. We need a large supply of Hand Warmers to keep our Staff and Volunteers safe and comfortable while they care for the animals.

• Heavy-Duty Buckets: We are in need of durable buckets. Plastic buckets easily crack and break in freezing temperatures.

• 📦 Where to Drop Off Physical Supplies:

📍You can bring items directly to Terri at the shelter during public hours, or drop them off at our other convenient local locations:
📍CCAPS Shelter:
510 W. Columbia Street, Magnolia, AR (Hours: Tuesday–Saturday,
11:00 AM–3:00 PM;
Thursdays 11:00 AM until NOON)

📍KZHE Radio Station Office located at 406 W. Union Street
(Attn: Troy Alphin, Board President)

• 💳 Other Ways to Help & Monetary Donations:

If you prefer to make a financial contribution to help us buy these Supplies, you can use any of our standard donation methods:

💻 PayPal:
Send directly to our PayPal Account at paypal.me/ccapsshelter
(Please add note,"Winter Supplies.")

💳 Credit Card: Call Clistie at the Warehouse at (870) 904-7772 to donate securely over the phone.

📬 By Mail: Send checks made payable to CCAPS to:
CCAPS, P.O. Box 2003, Magnolia, AR 71754.

Your support makes a massive difference in keeping our shelter running smoothly and our animals cozy all winter long. Thank you so much CCAPS Community for your continuous generosity! 🐶🐱

You can check with our local S&S, Atwoods, Walmart, and our local Feed Supply Stores as they usually have all of these Supplies in stock. 🐾 ❤️

10/15/2026

I have a new pair this morning, never met them
Before but they sure are glad to get out for some freedom. We have something for everyone at Ccaps Magnolia. Thank you to everyone that fosters, donates, shops our store, and volunteers

10/14/2026

These 2 pups were found in Stamps. They need a furever home. Please contact Alexis at 870-299-8152 if interested in helping them.

10/14/2026

🐾 OPERATION: TOASTY TOES AND TAILS! 🐾 💥10/14/26: A SECOND UPDATE: Lets give 2 more Shout-Outs, as we've had $70.00 come in from Alicia Washington and Melissa Goodson. We appreciate the help with 2 more Cat Room Heaters! We now are down to needing just 2 more Heaters! Thank you all that have helped so far!💕🐾 🐈 😻 🐈‍⬛️

💥UPDATE: Shout Out to Debbie Gleason, who has 2 on the way to the Shelter, so we currently need only 4 more!🎉

Winter is on its way, and here at CCAPS, we are trying to prepare early so our shelter sweethearts stay safe, warm, and cozy! ❄️🐱

Today, our amazing Shelter Manager, Terri, is putting in a special request for the Cat Rooms.
Terri is asking if our incredible community can help us secure at least 6 heavy-duty 1500W Milkhouse Utility Heaters (just like the one pictured below!) specifically for our 3 Cat Rooms.

This will give us plenty of heat per room, ensuring our kitty cats have plenty of warmth and reliable back-up heat in case a unit or two goes out on a freezing night or is needed elsewhere during hard freezes.

🛒 How to Shop Locally in Magnolia...
These rugged metal utility heaters are very easy to find right here in town! We THINK they still average APPROXIMATELY $25.00-ish each and can be purchased at:

• S&S Home Center / Ace Hardware (Look for their1500W Milkhouse/Utility Fan Heaters)

• Walmart Supercenter (Look for the Hyper Tough 1500W Milkhouse Heater)

• Atwoods Ranch & Home Goods (Look for the Comfort Zone Milkhouse Heater)

💖 How to Donate, Buy a Heater, or Send Funds!
Whether you want to pick one up at a local store and drop it off, or donate the funds so we can grab them, here is how you can help:
• 📱 PayPal: Send your donation to paypal.me/ccapsshelter.
Please type "Heaters in Cat Rooms" (or "Operation Toasty Toes & Tails") in the notes section!

• 📞 Phone / Credit Card: Call Clistie at the CCAPS Warehouse at (870) 904-7772 to make a secure donation over the phone via credit card. HOURS:
Mondays and Saturdays from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, and
Tuesdays - Fridays from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Mention its for Operation Toasty Toes & Tails! 🤭 😻

• ✉️ By Mail: Mail a check payable to CCAPS to P.O. Box 2003, Magnolia, AR 71754.
ON ALL CHECKS: Please write "Heaters in Cat Rooms" or "Operation Toasty Toes & Tails" on the memo line!

• 🚗 In-Person Drop-Offs:
Bring a check (made out to CCAPS), or a heater, directly to the Shelter at 510 W. Columbia Street between the
HOURS of 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday (ask for Terri!).
NOTE: On Thursdays the shelter has special reduced hours of 11:00 AM - NOON. We are closed to the public on Sundays and Mondays.

• Drop your check off (made out to CCAPS) with Troy Alphin, our Board President, at the KZHE Radio Station 406 W. Union Street, Magnolia.

• Drop off your check made out to CCAPS at the CCAPS Warehouse/Thrift Store at 1812 S. Jackson.

Let’s keep our shelter cats warm and safe this winter!

Thank you all so much for always standing behind Terri, our Volunteers, and the homeless Shelter Animals. We couldn't do this without you! 🐈❤️

Go to paypal.me/ccapsshelter and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

10/14/2026

🐾 A Day in the Life of a CCAPS Volunteer! 🐾

Ever wonder what our amazing volunteers do?
This video shows just a tiny glimpse of the pure joy that happens in our kitten playrooms every day! Socializing, playing, and giving these sweet furbabies extra love is a huge part of helping them get ready for their forever families.

We would absolutely love to have more helping hands! If you love animals but aren't in a position to have a pet of your own right now, volunteering is the perfect solution. Coming in to play with the cats and kittens or taking one of our sweet shelter dogs for a walk is a wonderful way to fill that pet-shaped hole in your heart while making a massive difference in their lives.

⏰ Your Time, Your Schedule!
Worried about a strict schedule? Don't be! You get to decide exactly how often and how much time you want to help. Whether you can spare an hour a week to cuddle kittens or want to come by regularly to walk dogs, every single minute makes a huge difference to our animals.

👉 Want to get involved?
Come by, tour the shelter, and chat with our wonderful Shelter Manager, Terri!

📍 Find Us At:
510 W. Columbia Street, Magnolia, AR
⏰ Terri's Visiting Hours:
• Tuesday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Thursday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Shortened hours)
• Closed Sundays & Mondays

Come spend some time with our animals—we promise they will brighten your day just as much as you brighten theirs! 🐶🐱❤️

10/14/2026

Sister is home. Thank you Danny!

10/14/2026

🐾 Meow from one of the CCAPS Kitten Playrooms! 🐾
Looking for a little extra joy, a lot of purrs, and maybe a tiny bit of silly mischief in your life?
Our adoptable cats and kittens are ready to show you their best moves! From playful zoomies to sweet meows, these furbabies have so much love to give and are patiently waiting for their forever homes.

Right now, our shelter is full of wonderful cats and kittens who are fully vetted, loved on daily by our Volunteers, and ready to meet you!

👉 Want to meet them?
Come visit us at the shelter (510 W. Columbia Street) to see these sweet personalities in person! Contact Terri when you arrive at the shelter for more information on each Cat and Kitten.

💖 All the Ways You Can Help Our Cats and Kittens! 💖

If you can't adopt right now, you can still be a hero to our shelter animals by Volunteering to come play/socialize them, or by donating funds or dropping off much-needed supplies (like Kitten, Adult Cat food, or Cat Litter!). Here are all the official ways and locations to support CCAPS:

🏦 Financial Donations

• PayPal: Donate quickly and securely online anytime via paypal.me/ccapsshelter.
• Credit Card: Call Clistie at 870-904-7772 to make a credit card donation, or come see Clistie at the Thrift Store and Warehouse (1812 S. Jackson Street).
• By Mail: Make all checks payable to CCAPS and send them to P.O. Box 2003, Magnolia, AR 71754.

📦 Drop-Off Locations for Supplies & Checks
You can bring food, supplies, or check donations directly to any of these three local spots in Magnolia:
• CCAPS Shelter: Located at 510 W. Columbia Street.
• CCAPS Thrift Store and Warehouse: Located at 1812 S. Jackson Street (you can coordinate directly with Clistie here!).
• Union Street Station/KZHE Radio Office: Located at 406 W. Union Street.

🙏 🐈 😻 Please LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE this post to help these sweet faces find the wonderful families they deserve! 🐱❤️

🐾 There's 3 MORE VIDEOS IN THE COMMENTS SECTION BELOW. 🐾

10/11/2026

If you're missing this furbaby, message us and tell us the size and s*x, and a Board Member will contact you.

10/10/2026

🐾 OPERATION: TOASTY TOES AND TAILS! 🐾
💥💥10/14/26 - A 2nd UPDATE: Lets give 2 more Shout-Outs, as we've had $70.00 come in from Alicia Washington and Melissa Goodson. We appreciate the help with 2 more Cat Room Heaters! We now are down to needing just 2 more Heaters! Thank you all that have helped so far!💕🐾 🐈 😻 🐈‍⬛️

💥UPDATE: Shout Out to Debbie Gleason, who has 2 on the way to the Shelter, so we currently need only 4 more!🎉

Winter is on its way, and here at CCAPS, we are trying to prepare early so our shelter sweethearts stay safe, warm, and cozy! ❄️🐱

Today, our amazing Shelter Manager, Terri, is putting in a special request for the Cat Rooms.
Terri is asking if our incredible community can help us secure at least 6 heavy-duty 1500W Milkhouse Utility Heaters (just like the one pictured below!) specifically for our 3 Cat Rooms.

This will give us plenty of heat per room, ensuring our kitty cats have plenty of warmth and reliable back-up heat in case a unit or two goes out on a freezing night or is needed elsewhere during hard freezes.

🛒 How to Shop Locally in Magnolia...
These rugged metal utility heaters are very easy to find right here in town! We THINK they still average APPROXIMATELY $25.00-ish each and can be purchased at:

• S&S Home Center / Ace Hardware (Look for their1500W Milkhouse/Utility Fan Heaters)

• Walmart Supercenter (Look for the Hyper Tough 1500W Milkhouse Heater)

• Atwoods Ranch & Home Goods (Look for the Comfort Zone Milkhouse Heater)

💖 How to Donate, Buy a Heater, or Send Funds!
Whether you want to pick one up at a local store and drop it off, or donate the funds so we can grab them, here is how you can help:
• 📱 PayPal: Send your donation to paypal.me/ccapsshelter.
Please type "Heaters in Cat Rooms" (or "Operation Toasty Toes & Tails") in the notes section!

• 📞 Phone / Credit Card: Call Clistie at the CCAPS Warehouse at (870) 904-7772 to make a secure donation over the phone via credit card. HOURS:
Mondays and Saturdays from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, and
Tuesdays - Fridays from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Mention its for Operation Toasty Toes & Tails! 🤭 😻

• ✉️ By Mail: Mail a check payable to CCAPS to P.O. Box 2003, Magnolia, AR 71754.
ON ALL CHECKS: Please write "Heaters in Cat Rooms" or "Operation Toasty Toes & Tails" on the memo line!

• 🚗 In-Person Drop-Offs:
Bring a check (made out to CCAPS), or a heater, directly to the Shelter at 510 W. Columbia Street between the
HOURS of 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday (ask for Terri!).
NOTE: On Thursdays the shelter has special reduced hours of 11:00 AM - NOON. We are closed to the public on Sundays and Mondays.

• Drop your check off (made out to CCAPS) with Troy Alphin, our Board President, at the KZHE Radio Station 406 W. Union Street, Magnolia.

• Drop off your check made out to CCAPS at the CCAPS Warehouse/Thrift Store at 1812 S. Jackson.

Let’s keep our shelter cats warm and safe this winter!

Thank you all so much for always standing behind Terri, our Volunteers, and the homeless Shelter Animals. We couldn't do this without you! 🐈❤️