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JULIET::CORDES_JA "Four Tigers on my Couch" 122 lines 7-JUL-1994 10:11
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A coworker left a brochure on my desk which I found when I returned
from vacation. I thought I'd share the information with any
interested feliners.
HOMELESS CAT NETWORK
Almost everone has seen them...
darting between buildings...
running across highways...
foraging in dumpsters...
and worse!
These are the Peninsula's [posters' note: San Francisco Bay Area]
homeless cats. Their plight is a scary one. Most have never felt the
stroke of a loving hand or the luxury of knowing where their next meal
will come from.
Homeless cats cannot survive on their own. They are not wildlife, yet
people regularly dump and abandon them, assuming they will survive. It
is one of the worst forms of cruelty; they die young and suffer through
disease, fear and hunger.
The people of the HOMELESS CAT NETWORK want this to change. Some
people in our communities have been trying to help these little
victims. We applaud their efforts and encourage people who care to
become members. By doing so, more of these unfortunate cats can be
helped.
We continue to be encouraged by our numerous successes including
placing many, many wonderful cats and kittens in loving homes.
HOMELESS CAT NETWORK PROMOTES:
- responsible pet ownership
- pet education, for all ages, to enusre proper care and respect for
all animals.
- information and support for anyone wanting to help the homeless cats
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
- become a foster home to a kitten or cat until a permanent home can be
found.
- help others feed homeless, feral colonies.
- help humanely trap and transport cats to and from the vet for spay/
neutering.
- make a monetary donation.
Our non-profit organization is run entirely by volunteers allowing all
donations to go directly to the care of homeless cats!
BECOME A MEMBER
Your membership will help feed the hungry, heal the sick and injured,
and help spay/neuter and vaccinate countless numbers of cats.
__ Annual Membership $15
-- Supporting Membership $30
-- Patron $100
-- Lifetime $500
-- Pet Membership $5
Pet's name___________________
__ Memorial amount $_______
Name_________________________
(pet or person)
__ Donation amount $_______
__ More information.
__ Volunteer only.
Name:
Address:
City: State:
Zip: Date:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Make checks payable to HOMELESS CAT NETWORK and mail to:
P.O. Box 6
San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: 415-286-9013
HOMELESS CAT NETWORK is a registered non-profit organization. Your
contribution is tax deductible.
And, on the back of the brochure is the following poem:
STRAY CAT
Oh, what unhappy twist of fate
Has brought you, homeless, to my gate
The gate where once another stood
To beg for shelter, warmth and food?
For from that day I ceased to be
The master of my destiny,
While she, with purr and velvet paw
Became, within my house, The Law.
She scratched the furniture and shed
And claimed the middle of my bed.
She ruled in arrogance and pride
And broke my heart the day she died.
So if you really think, oh cat
I'd willingly relive all that
Because you come, forlorn and thin
Well--don't just stand there--come on in!
-by Francis Witham
Have to admit I was brought to tears while typing that. Perhaps
I'll cross post it in another topic.
Jan
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| Companion Animal Rescue Effort
P.O. Box 111474
Campbell, CA 95011-1474
(408) 227-CARE
Board Membership: 6 Number of Staff: 1 Number of Volunteers: 50
Total Operating Budget: $100,000 Years in Operation in Santa Clara: 4
MISSION AND PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION:
C.A.R.E's lpurpose is to find the right new homes for stray, abandoned,
and owner relinquished dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens.
Pets stay in sponsors homes, receive medical treatment as needed, and
are groomed, vaccinated, and evaluated to determine the requirements
for a successful adoption.
The organization has a strict spay/neuter requirement and sees this as
a means to reduce the number of unwanted pets.
PRIMARY PROGRAMS:
Adoption placement of dogs & cats Dog obedience training classes
Grooming seminars Training programs for volunteers
Fund raising activities Networking with other breed rescues
Phone advice for pet problems Pet visits to nursing homes
OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERS OR BOARD MEMBERSHIP:
Cat or Dog Sponsor:
Sponsor keeps pet(s) in his/her home, determines likely
requirements for a successful adoption and interviews prospective
new ownders. Training provided.
Sponsor Assistant:
Helps to transport pets to groomers, veterinarians, and to the
adoption shows.
Adoption Day Assistant:
Helps by walking dogs, assist sponsors with adoption procedures,
and helps with clean up.
Clerical Assistant:
Helps to maintain data base related to adoptions, assists with
mailings.
Fund Raising Assistant:
Helps with Art and Wine Festivals and other fund raising
activities.
Phone Assistant:
Performs phone calling needs of the organization
Public Relations Assistant:
Performs writing, video and photographic assistance to C.A.R.E.
Board Membership:
Board membership is obtained by vote of the membership and is
awarded to those who have contributed to the success of the
organization and are dedicated to its goals.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR INKIND OR FINANCIAL DONATIONS:
Quality pet food Pet equipment--any kind--new or used
(from pet food store) Pet grooming
Pet toys Van, for transporting animals and equipment
Copy machine and paper Small refrigerator
Fax machine Banners and Signs
Computer Financial donations
Used towls and blankets
CONTACT FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Brenda Stevens (408) 259-7785
CONTACT FOR INKIND/FINANCIAL RESOURCES: Ellen Prior (408) 227-2273
From the "C.A.R.E. Needs Community Participation" brochure
DOGS, CATS, PUPPIES AND KITTENS stay in C.A.R.E. sponsor's homes until
they are adopted. Your financial donation of any of the following
items will help us to continue our work.
Quality dry pet food (from a pet supply store)
Doggie treats
Pet dishes
Animal toys
Pet shampoo
Scratching posts
Cat trees
Cat carriers
Dog crates
Litter boxes
Collars and leashes
Dog houses
Callapsible cat cages (kitty condos)
Nail clippers
Equipment dolly (one that lays flat)
Pet driers
Computer
Childs playpen (net sides, plastic bottom)
Van (for getting the animals to the vet, groomer, and the pet fairs)
Used rugs, sheets, towels and blankets (especially needed by the
babies)
NOTE: Financial donations will assist in providing medical care for
the needy animals. C.A.R.E. vet bills in 1993 were $47,046.00.
Donations may be brought to the C.A.R.E. store in the Pruneyard. Time
and date of adoption days is listed in the San Jose Mercury News or
call (408) 227-CARE for information on our next adoption day.
From the C.A.R.E. News Summer/Fall 1994 newsletter
[Excerpts only...can't possibly type in the entire newsletter]
THE COST OF ANIMAL RESCUE:
What does it cost to save the average cat or dog? The numbers may
surprise you! A typical example is "Lucy", a lab mix and the mother of
nine three-day old puppies recovered from the shelter; a typical rescue
for C.A.R.E.
-Puppy shots x 9 given twice $72
-Spay/Neuter, mom and pups $650
-Puppy warmer $50
-Rabies and DHLPp for mom $10
-Classified ads for the litter $28
-Treatment of ear infection for
foxtails in mom's ear $80
-Miscellaneous; flea shampoo,
nursing supplements, puppy food $50
-Average administration costs
for 10 animals, phone etc. $50
-Total cost of litter for C.A.R.E $990
-Amount taken in adoption fees
per puppy and mom $85
-Total loss/profit to C.A.R.E. -$140
-Amount it would have taken an
individual owner to spay, worm
and give shots to one puppy $270
-Cost savings of adopting a
C.A.R.E. dog +$185
ALTERNATIVES TO GIVING UP YOUR PET...
Sometimes in the midst of a major life change, we give up our pets in
an attempt to simplify our lives quickly. However, very few cats or
dogs that lose their homes, especially after age five, ever find a new
home. Not to mention the heartbreak they face when you leave them
behind. Here are some alternatives to giving up a pet during a time of
change.
-Have a relative take in your pet for a while to give a break from pet
chores. If you've done your training, Rover or Kitty will make
excellent guests.
-If you're moving, take your pet with you. During the transition time
place to place, consider boarding your pet near your new home and
visiting as time allows.
-Renting is more difficult if you have a pet, but it is possible. We
have lots of experience in this area and we are always here to offer
advice on dealing with a prospective landlord.
-If it's a behavior problem that's got you down, call one of the many
behavior hot-lines in the area. Dogs can be sent to "boarding school"
and trained manners if the task seems too great. It's hard to love
the cat that just sprayed your couch or the dog that snapped at your
child, but try some training first.
-If you're moving to a place you feel will be less enjoyable for your
pet, consider a compromise. For instance, if you're moving to an
apartment from a larger home, an extra walk may be all that's
necessary to keep your dog as happy as ever.
-If longer working hours are a problem consider finding a daytime pet
sitter or a visiting canine companion for a dog left alone.
-Realize you may be your pet's last hope. Even if you can find another
home for your pet, that home might have saved another pet's life
instead.
C.A.R.E ADOPTION CENTER SUMMER UPDATE:
Last holiday season, C.A.R.E. was invited to hold pet fairs at the
Pruneyard mall in Campbell. The Pruneyard donated the store front and
we brought the animals. Since then, the adoption center has been going
strong. C.A.R.E. leader, Ellen Prior, feels the adoption center has
been such a success because it is a nice environment to adopt a pet in
and we are there on a continuing basis. This summer, through August
24th we will be at the Pruneyard with cats and dogs looking for homes
most Wednesday evenings 6:30-9:00pm, the same night the Pruneyard is
having live music and comedy entertainment. See add below (not
included) or check the Mercury News classified for details.
FOSTER HOMES NEEDED:
If you're interested in helping a newly displaced cat or dog through
the transition to a new home, call us at (408) 227-CARE. The more
animals we can accommodate in a home environment, the more we can save
and place. C.A.R.E. pays for the spay or neuter, shots, etc. You
supply the love.
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