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Volunteer Spotlight
Amy Barton
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You might not recognize Amy by her picture because the October 11th clinic was her first.
On the other hand, If you have brought a cat to Operation Catnip in the last few months, you might recognize Amy by her voice. Amy is one of the volunteers who diligently makes calls each month to ensure that recent OC grads are released the day after surgery without complications.
At the October Spay Day Amy volunteered at our Admissions Station collecting much needed donations. The next day she followed-up with caregivers to make sure that the cats were all doing well and had been released back in their environment.
On behalf of Operation Catnip,
Thank you, Amy!
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Volunteer Spotlight
Robin Politowicz
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Robin is a teacher by profession and an animal lover at heart. She has adopted many special needs pets over the years and currently has eight dogs who all spend the day with her while she works from home.
Robin is extremely active in our animal welfare community and is no stranger to service. She is a member of the HSUS and has volunteered with Pets Meals on Wheels, Best Friends, Helping Hands Pet Rescue, Alachua County Humane Society, and Alachua County Animal Services' Paws on Parole in addition to Operation Catnip.
Although she started as a dog-lover, Robin wants to help all creatures great and small and we are glad to convert her to our feline ways... uh...we mean we're glad that she wants to help cats too by volunteering at our clinic Admissions station.
On behalf of our community's homeless cats,
Thank you, Robin! |
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Lonely Feral Seeks
Cozy Barn/Front Porch in exchange for mouse hunting services:
Several Operation Catnip Graduates that have been displaced are in need of new colonies.
Please let us know if you have room for one more. |
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Dear Friends of Feral Cats,
At our monthly clinic for feral cats on Sunday, October 11th, our dedicated volunteers spayed, neutered, and vaccinated 163 of Alachua County's homeless cats!
Here are some stats from the clinic:
Volunteers
11 Veterinarians: Dr. Julie Levy-OC Medical Director, Dr. Cate McManus, Dr. Karen Schaedel, Dr. Cynda Crawford, Dr. Sarah Kirk, Dr. Elizabeth Jolin, Dr. Deborah Cottrell, Dr. Jack Gaskin, Dr. Terry Tomlin and Drs. Nirit Tzipory and Brian DiGangi (student surgeon supervisors).
39 Vet students
45 Other Volunteers
Total: 95 volunteers!
A special thanks to Judy Angly for providing hot lunch and all the anonymous donors who brought food to feed our hungry volunteers.
Operation Catnip would not be possible without its dedicated volunteers!
Cats
163 cats total were spayed or neutered, vaccinated against rabies, feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia, and feline leukemia virus, and received Revolution to prevent fleas, ear mites, intestinal parasites, and heart worms. Only 28 of the total 163 were kittens- kitten season is finally over!
Of the 163:
89 Females
74 Males
15 cats received annual booster vaccines to help keep them healthy and happy. Caregivers may bring Operation Catnip "Graduates" in for free annual boosters.
Operation Catnip thanks all of you that contributed in some way to the October clinic!
Sincerely,
Shaye Olmstead, BA Operation Catnip Manager
No More Homeless Pets, Inc.
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National Feral Cat Day Success! |
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Operation Petsnip and Operation Catnip partnered to celebrate National Feral Cat Day on Friday October 16th.
Caregivers were welcome from all counties and for only $20 cats received:
Spay/neuter
Ear crop
Rabies vaccine
Distemper vaccine
Leukemia vaccine
Revolution
Antibiotics
Pain Medication
Hats off to our volunteer vets: Drs. Julie Levy and Sarah Kirk who sterilzed 63 cats in less than 5 hours!
And thanks to our dedicated volunteers: Iaon Cottrell, Brittany Dexter, Erin Dickerson, Douglas Lawson, Jordan Mercer, Raysa Ramirez, Theresa Sumrall, Sylvia Tucker, Tiffany Tupler, and Niloofar Yaghoubi-Yeganeh.
The refreshments and raffle were coordinated by Advo-Cats, a philanthropic student organization who volunteered to raise funds for Operation Catnip and Operation PetSnip. Thank you! |
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We Couldn't do it without you! |
Without our dedicated volunteers, there would be no Operation Catnip. We appreciate all the hard work before, during, and after the clinics. Many dedicated volunteers from all walks of life work all month long to make sure that the big day is perfect.
What are you good at?
There are many volunteer postions available for people with all types of experience from all professions. Please contribute your skills to the cause today.
Let us know!
If you interested in volunteering for the November 8th clinic, or during the month, please email operationcatnip@nmhp.net or call 352-380-0940 to apply.
We hope to see you in November! | |
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We are pleased to announce that NMHP's low-cost, high-volume spay/neuter clinic has moved to its permanent location! The Big Fix Rig, temporary home of Operation PetSnip, is now located at 4205 NW 6th Street in Gainesville. The Rig will be home to the OP until remodeling of the premises is complete.
Pet owners and feral cat caregivers throughout the region may bring their animals directly to the Big Fix Rig for low-cost sterilization regardless of county afiliation.
To schedule an appointment for low-cost sterilization of a dog, pet cat or a feral cat call Operation PetSnip at 352-376-6647.
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Answer to September's OC Trivia Question |
Question: Who developed the first vaccine against Rabies?
Answer: Louis Pasteur first reported successful results of a preventative rabies vaccination experiment in dogs in 1884. In 1885 Pasteur reported the first succesful human rabies vaccination.
Our September Tivia Question honors World Rabies Day, celebrated September 28th 2009.
To learn more, please visit:
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Can't volunteer on Catnip Sundays? |
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How about trapping?
Every month we are forced to turn away caregivers and their strays because they are unable to transport their cats to the clinic. We always need volunteers who can set traps and transport cats.
If you are available on Friday and/or Saturday evening before a clinic and have transportation, this is the job for you!
We are also starting trapping missions on weekdays during the month in cooperation with Operation PetSnip so please let us know if you would like to volunteer your time.
352-380-0940 |
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October Trivia Question |
Question: How long is the feline gestation period?
Answer: Check out next month's newsletter! |
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Remaining 2009 Spay Days |
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November 8th
December 13th | |
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