Pictured is the inside of The Mews Herald Adoption Center & Cat Café. MORGANTON, N.C.  — The Cats’ Cradle, a foster-based cat rescue, has officially opened the doors to its adoption center and cat café, The Mews Herald, and is welcoming the public to come experience this exciting new addition to downtown Morganton. The Mews Herald is housed in a historic former newspaper building, located at 301 Collett St. in downtown Morganton, and blends cat adoption and education, an even

Check out this song written by local resident Johnny Kmac about the 26-year journey of The Cats' Cradle to opening its first adoption center, The Mews Herald.

Pictured are two outdoor kittens. The Cats' Cradle is seeking bilingual (Spanish / English) volunteers to help translate educational materials and distribute it in Spanish-speaking neighborhoods in our coverage area about the importance of spaying / neutering cats. The Cats’ Cradle is looking for one or more bilingual (English/Spanish) volunteers who are passionate about helping cats and strengthening our community through education. We are working to better reach and support

Do you have a little extra space—and a lot of extra love—to give? 💜 We are currently seeking new foster homes for cats and kittens in our care. Fostering is one of the most meaningful ways you can help save lives. It gives cats a safe, loving environment while they wait for adoption, and it opens space in our rescue so we can help even more felines in need. Whether you’re experienced or brand new to fostering, we provide the support, supplies, and guidance you need. You pro

Take a look at this gallery of photos from The Cats' Cradle open house at The Mews Herald on Saturday.

The Mews Herald will soon open to the public in the former News Herald building located at 301 Collett St., Morganton. An open house is set for Saturday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Since 1999, The Cats’ Cradle has been a foster-based rescue, relying on volunteers to open their homes and hearts to cats in need. The rescue will continue with this model, but coming January 2026, it will have a permanent hub where the public can connect with adoptable cats. Cats’ Cradle Found

The Mews Herald is housed in the former News Herald newspaper office, located at 301 Collett St. in downtown Morganton. After 26 years of saving lives through a dedicated foster network, The Cats’ Cradle is making headlines of its own. The long-time rescue is opening its very first adoption center – The Mews Herald — and it’s set in a place full of history: a former newspaper office in downtown Morganton. Since 1999, The Cats’ Cradle has been a foster-based rescue, relying on

Neonatal kittens, those adorable tiny furballs, are incredibly fragile creatures. Finding them abandoned or orphaned can be heart-wrenching, but it's also an opportunity to make a significant difference in their lives.

Adopting two cats instead of one can transform the adoption experience for both you and your pets. Learn why adopting cats in pairs boosts companionship, reduces stress, and promotes healthier, happier lives for your feline friends.

Discover the benefits of adopting from a cat rescue—variety of cats, expert support, and the chance to save a life while gaining a loving companion.