The Cattery
The Cattery Newsletter - The Scratching PostSeptember 2010
Dear Friends,

September was a great month!  We had 10 adoptions at the Petsmart Charities special adoption weekend, and in general adoptions continue to be above average!  People responded to our request for help, and donations are starting to come in! We are honored that the community believes in our organization and continues to support us and the cats and kittens we are helping.
There are several events this coming month that we are excited about and hope you will enjoy!
 
Sincerely,
 
Samantha Person
Shelter Director
 
 
Volunteer Spotlight
Sheila Cudd
 
Sheila has been a wonderful asset to The Cattery.  She can often be found talking to people at Petsmart during our adoption hours, listening to their cat stories, throwing in a few of her own, and counseling people on good cat parenting.  When she visits the cats at the shelter, many of them know she's the lady with treats and follow her around until she breaks out the bag and shares with them.  Sheila helps make The Cattery not just a shelter, but a community of cat lovers brought together for the good of the feline.  Purrfect!
 
 
You too can be a volunteer!  Please see our website for more details!
 
Don't miss our 3 year anniversary celebration - Oktoberfest style!
 
The Cattery Cat Shelter is turning 3! Help us celebrate our 3rd anniversary at the Oktoberfest 2010 Open House, Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. The event will be held at The Cattery's shelter location at 8201 Weber. There will be no admission charge, but we ask that you bring an item from our wish list (paper towels, bleach, litter, swiffer pads, postage stamps, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, Friskies or Fancy Feast canned cat food). Enjoy German food, German beer, a bake sale and a good time complete with a moonwalk for the kids! Music by the Swingrayz!

Oktoberfest 2010 Open House sponsors are: H-E-B, VCA Oso Creek Animal Hospital, Catfish Charlie's Cajun Cookery, Rizzo Family, Bailey Family, Jumping Angels Moon Walk, Trey and Kathy Brown and the Brown Felines, Andrews Distributing, and Pepsi! Sponsorships are still available. Please call 361-854-6369 or email [email protected] for sponsorship information. 
 
 
Blessing of The Animals 
Visit us this Sunday at All Saint's Episcopal Church's 'Blessing of the Animals and Pet Fair' from 2-4pm! Bring your pet for blessings by the Rev. Sandy Casey-Martus! Hot dogs and lemonade will be served! Area rescue agencies will be on hand, so donations of cat food, dog food, kitty litter, bleach and money are requested!
About The Cattery 
The Cattery offers an alternative to traditional animal shelters in providing a no-kill, cage-free haven for homeless, abused, or abandoned cats.  From there, we seek permanent, loving homes for these animals.  In addition, our organization promotes public awareness regarding the value of animals and their welfare, the dangers of pet overpopulation, and the benefit of quality human-animal companionship.
 
8201 Weber
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
361-854-6369
Shelter hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12-5pm.
 
We also do adoptions at Petsmart Saturday and Sunday from 11am-5pm.

 
 
In This Issue
Our Wonderful Volunteers
Oktoberfest
Fine Wine and Felines
The Cat's Pajamas
Macy's Shop for a Cause
Donating made easy!
Fine Wine and Felines
 
 
Don't forget Fine Wine and Felines on Tuesday, October 5th from 6-8pm at the shelter (8201 Weber)! 
Come visit with the kitties, sip on a glass of wine, have some yummy snacks and just relax while listening to the soothing sounds of the Bach V orchestra.
$20 per person donation requested, or $10 per person requested with a donation of hand sanitizer, paper towels, copy paper, garbage bags, bleach, postage stamps, dry swiffer pads, or clay or clumpable litter.
Cat's Pajamas Adoption Event
To accommodate the busy schedules of all of you potential adopters out there, the second Friday of each month, the shelter will be open until 8pm.  Because of the late night hours, milk and cookies will be served and adopters wearing pajamas will receive $10 off of their adoption fee!  Friday, October 8th, 5-8pm!
Shop for a Cause!
It's time for Macy's annual 'Shop for a Cause' coupon drive!  For donating $5 to our organization, you get a Macy's coupon to be used on October 16th.  The coupon is good for 20% all sale and clearance items (select regular priced items) in apparel, accessories, jewelry, frames, bed and bath, housewares, luggage and china.  10% off sale and clearance items (and select regular priced items) in furniture, mattresses, area rugs, electrics and electronics.  In addition, you can get 25% off any one item in fashion, accessories, or selections for your home! 
Find the magic of giving back!
You can purchase your coupons at The Cattery or at Petsmart from a Cattery representative during our adoption hours!
Quick Links
Donating made easy!
 
If you'd like to make a one time donation to our shelter, simply click the PayPal button below!
 
Donate 
What your donation buys for the shelter:
$25 = 1 neuter & 50lbs of litter
$50 = 1 spay & 140lbs of litter
$75 = 1 spay, 1 neuter and antiobiotics to treat 5 cats with upper respiratory infections
$100 = 2 spays, 2 neuters and a large bottle of hand sanitizer
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Because of scheduling conflicts with Oktoberfest, volunteer orienation will be held this Saturday, October 2nd.  Youth orientation is at 10:30 and adult orientation is at 11:30.