Twitchy Tails Critter Care

08/16/2026

Well 80's September Bingo Night will be benefitting Oly Camp Kitties! I'm pleased to say that a number of local artists have donated cat-themed pieces for the prize baskets; come play and you can win some one-of-a-kind handcrafted items while supporting our local kitty community!

🎱😻 BINGO NIGHT IS COMING AND WE ARE SO EXCITED!

Mark your calendars, Olympia - Oly Camp Kitties is hosting a Bingo Night and it is going to be an absolute blast! 🐾

📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 6 – 10 pm
📍 Well 80 Brewhouse - 514 4th Ave E, Olympia WA 98501

Here's the deal:
🍺 10% of all food and drink sales will be donated to Oly Camp Kitties - so every beer, every bite, every round supports the Camp Kitties!
🏆 Cat and animal-themed prizes up for grabs - because of course
🎱 BINGO - need we say more?

This is a night out for a great cause. Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your coworkers, bring your neighbor who has been meaning to learn more about Oly Camp Kitties - this is the perfect excuse. 🧡

Well 80 Brewhouse has excellent food and drinks and is one of our favorite Olympia spots. Come hang out with us, play some bingo, win some prizes, and help us keep doing the work we love.

📣 RSVP to the Facebook event and invite your friends:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2119656918909760

See you there! 🐱🎉

08/16/2026

We took a break from Facebook for a little bit, but we are back, which means it's time for a

CRITTER SITTER WEEKLY ROUND-UP!

In the last 7 days, our sitters have worked with 12 dogs and 7 cats. In that time, we've done 12 overnights, 14 drop-ins, and 3 walkies (a slow week). Our team chat is full of really adorable pictures, many of which we now share with you.

We are also preparing to bring one or two new Critter Sitters onto our team! Stay tuned for our upcoming posts about what this position will offer, and what we're looking for.

07/30/2026

Don’t forget, OlyMAP has no-appointment-needed morning walk-in hours today and tomorrow, July 30 and 31, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.!

Today’s first walk-up visitor was this friendly feline.

Stop by and connect with one of our Care Navigators for help navigating local resources.

07/30/2026

Another five cats getting fixed today thanks to Oly Camp Kitties!

06/28/2026

Solo Kitten Syndrome is a very real thing. Kittens need feline interactions to help them learn that things like biting and scratching, even in play, HURT. When my partner and I were offered a kitten from a surprise litter (some friends had taken in a stray), we knew our senior kitty wouldn't want to be their main playmate, so we chose to adopt two so they could help each other learn appropriate socialization. It worked FABULOUSLY! Now we have two well-socialized nuggets who turn one tomorrow.

Often when people go to adopt a kitten, they are only looking for one single kitten. While solo kittens are super cute, did you know raising a single kitten can lead to something called Solo Kitten Syndrome?

Kittens learn important life skills—like bite control, play boundaries, and how not to karate-chop ankles—from their siblings - Solo kittens, also, miss out on crucial kitty lessons, which can lead to behavior problems later in life

That’s why we always recommend adopting kittens in pairs when possible. Twice the love... twice the purrs... and far less ankle ambushes. Win-win! They keep each other busy and entertained so they do not have to chew on you.

Next time you're tempted to adopt a single floof, consider giving them a best friend. Your furniture and fingers (and ankles) will thank you!

Also, it my hope.... that you will not write rescues years from now, asking them to take on your killer behavioral cat that was adopted as a solo kitten, who bites you in your sleep and sends you to the ER once a year 😀

Please adopt young kittens in pairs..... Or adopt teenagers who are already socialized.... OR adopt adult cats (who already know who they are)!

Or even better ask the rescue to match you with a cat that fits your home and lifestyle... Match-making is one of my favorite parts of rescue ❤️🙌

06/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth today! We handed out nearly 60 dog bandanas, made lots of connections, and pet many, many dogs (and a few cats)! Our pet drawing board proved to be a big hit, too! We loved seeing all of your critters!

06/27/2026

Some more pretty Pride puppies!

06/27/2026

A happy pup-stomer showing off their Pride bandana (made by Laurelle Lee!). Come get some free fashion statements for your critters!

06/27/2026

We are down at Capitol City Pride, by the Motherhood statue. Come by, say hi, and do some origami or a coloring page with us!

06/12/2026

We don't normally share fundraisers, but our founder, Zash, is having a very special birthday tomorrow, and would really love to celebrate by raising some funds for Oly Camp Kitties!

Zash has been volunteering with OCK for some time and just recently joined their board. Their mission is to help our unhoused community members access resources for their beloved critters, because love and companionship are vital to all people. If you have a dollar or two to spare, please consider donating to OCK or one of the many other amazing organizations out their helping critters (and humans!) in our communities.

Even if you can't donate right now, please drop a picture of your non-human family members to help make Zash's birthday amazing! This old lady here is Jiji, who Zash's family has had for half of their lifetime!

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