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Mewsletter Template For the friends of the Independent Cat Society, a no-kill cat shelter Fall 2013 #139 - A Tale of a Great SeniorCody’s “Kitizen” Choice ine years ago, Brandon and Carl Johnston came to ICS looking to add a new member to their family. Carl was sure that he wanted a kitten, but Brandon had a strong belief that the cat that they were meant to have would choose them. This Nsituation had all the elements of a conflict in the making. Meanwhile, at the shelter a very large and very fluffy gray and white nine year old named Furball was waiting in Nook for another chance at a home. Furball had lived with an older man who had recently passed away, and so became another one of ICS's wonderful older cats who all too often spend year after year in the shelter waiting for the home that never materializes. Nine year old cats are at the far end of middle age: too old to rock 'n roll but still too young to die. Furball quickly became a shelter character, with his impressive presence and engaging personality. This writer remembers him well, and you just had to love him. Brandon and Carl toured the rooms at the shelter, admiring and interacting with the cats. Being animal lovers, they saw many cats that were appealing, but none that Brandon felt were saying they wanted to be with them. When they walked into Nook, everything changed. Furball walked up to Brandon and made it clear that he was ready to go home with him, preferably right away. Not that Carl was easy to convince. He was worried about Furball's age and how long they would have him. Carl was also concerned about the upkeep that Furball's glorious coat would require. To no avail—Brandon was adamant. In his words, “I kind of insisted.” So just like that, Furball became Cody and a member of a family. Jenny, one of our beloved senior cats in the (continued on page 4 — Cody’s Choice) room Sing-Sing. Featured Photographer: NinaG Photography This month, we are featuring the photography of a special local artist, NinaG. Nina and her husband work tirelessly for animal rescues across Northwest Indiana, and recently, they turned our shelter into a photo studio for a day. They have captured some truly elegant pictures of our kitties, and we thank them for their efforts and support of animal welfare. The hunk of love that was Furball, relatxing in the sun Adoptable Cats, Upcoming Events, and more inside! Calendar of Events Published for the friends of the September Independent Cat Society, Inc. PO Box 735, Furry Fun Fair Westville, IN 46391 September 21, 11am - 2pm (219) 785-4936 Michigan City Mall, Michigan City, Indiana Web: www.catsociety.org Email: [email protected] Also on Facebook: www.facebook.com/indcatsociety October The Independent Cat Society, Inc., Aunt Kitty’s Trash and Treasure Sale founded in 1977, is a non-profit, no- kill cat shelter on US Rt 6 at the October 5, 10am - 3pm Porter/LaPorte County Line Road in October 6, 10am - 3pm Westville, Indiana. Join us for food, fun, and bargains galore at our shelter! All proceeds go to support the cats and kittens of the Our mission is to promote the welfare of all animals, especially Independent Cat Society cats, by reducing pet overpopulation, Drop off your items on Friday, October 4 from 9am - 6pm educating the public, preventing (No clothing or large furniture items please) cruelties to animals, promoting responsible pet ownership, and working for more humane legislation. Pumpkin Festival October 5-6 Adoption hours: Prairie Meadow Park, Westville, Indiana Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Others by appointment. Shelter Building 101 Please call (219) 785-4936. October 13 12 noon - 4 pm About our Adoption Fees Include: Spay/neuter, vet exam, In honor of National Feral Cat Day (October 16th) feline leukemia and FIV test; age- Workshop on building winter feral cat shelters. appropriate vaccinations; parasite Ogden Dunes Volunteer Fire Department treatment; tattoo ID/microchip; 30 Day No-Cost Pet Insurance; and free post-adoption participating vet visit. Please check our website or shelter November for monthly adoption specials! Black Cat Boogie Board of Directors: November 2, 5:30pm - 9pm President: Old Town Banquet Center, Anastasia Trekles Vice-President: 711 Calumet Avenue Judy Lindmark Valparaiso, Indiana Recording Secretary: (see ticket order form on page 6) Judy Dean Corresponding Secretary: Carol Albrecht Treasurer: November 2: Join the Party! Natalie Cebulski Board Members: That’s right, this year we will be celebrating ICS and our Diana Foster members and volunteers once again with our annual Black Cat Gail Frieden Boogie fundraising dinner. Come join us at 5:30pm at the Old Paulette Gonzalez Town Banquet Center at 711 Calumet Avenue in Valparaiso, Indiana to meet old and new friends, participate in raffles and Joan Hildebrand silent auctions for wonderful and rare items, and of course, eat, drink, and be merry! 2 President’s Message Isn’t it wonderful how cats can win friends and influence people without ever reading a book. – Anonymous At ICS, we strive to provide our cats with excellent care in a clean and homelike environment. As you might imagine, this is quite a challenge given our current buildings and the number of cats we care for! We've learned that in a facility that houses large Please note: We do not use litter pan numbers of cats, it's crucial to have cleanable surfaces. In order to do this, and to liners, newspapers, or pine cleaners improve the quality of health for our beloved cats, we have seen the need to revamp and like Pine Sol. Thank you! update our facilities to promote a healthier and more sanitary environment. Office Supplies After consulting with veterinary professionals, our dream is to put durable and easily cleanable Stamps Kuranda cat trees (see http://kuranda.com/cat-beds) in all of the rooms. The PVC frame and Various colored 2-pocket folders, vinyl fabric can be fully sanitized, and they can be made soft and cuddly with washable fleece with business card slots and fabric. Kuranda cat trees are highly rated and recommended for facilities such as ours, Letter-Size Manilla file folders and even better, they offer ICS and other shelters substantial discounts. Cleaning Supplies Can you help us with this much-needed improvement for the Bleach health and well being of our cats? There are two ways to Laundry soap (prefer unscented) donate. One, you can donate any amount you can directly to Dryer Sheets ICS for the purpose of purchasing Kuranda beds. Every Liquid hand soap amount earmarked “Kuranda” will go to purchase a cat bed. Dish soap Paper plates Or, you could purchase a product directly from Kuranda. The Paper towels ICS wish list is on the Kuranda.com website at 30-gallon trash bags http://kuranda.com/donate/8729. Make your purchase at Tall Kitchen garbage bags their reduced price, and the bed will be shipped directly to ICS. Simple Green cleaner ICS then receives a notification of your tax-deductible donation. Shaklee Basic G concentrate Meanwhile, as we continue to improve the immediate Medical Supplies atmosphere of our existing building, proceeds from the Microwaveable heating discs sales of Rainbow Bridge Garden Memorial Bricks continue Science Diet AD, ID to grow the ICS Building Fund. We are investigating grants Keoki says, “Please help Wellness grain-free food and other options to help us reach our goal of a new building my friends and me stay on our grounds for ICS cats and kittens. Whenever this comfy and clean!” Building and Grounds becomes a reality and ICS moves into a new building, the 20 x 25 x 5 Aire Bear furnace donated, high quality Kuranda beds will move right with us. filters Water softener pellets As always, we appreciate your continued support as we create a home away from home 16" x 20" x 1" fiberglass for our cats and kittens while they wait for their new adoptive families. Please stop by furnace filters during our weekend hours (Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 1-4) or by appointment and visit Replacement filters for Hunter the kitties – they always love to see a friendly face and will be so thrilled to show off Air Purifier Model #30930 their new and improved surroundings! Side door and help with installation Sincerely, Other Staci Trekles, ICS Board President Dry cat food, kitten and adult, Prefer Hill’s Science Diet but use other brands for donations to those in need Ground flavors of Fancy Feast and grain-free foods Kuranda Plastic cleanable cat trees Scoopable and clay litters Gift cards to Lowe’s, Menard’s, Home Depot, etc. Safeguard SG-36D humane traps Turbo-Tracks Replacement Scratchers If you haven’t been to one of our yard sales, you’re missing out! Extra Large Litter Scoops Small blankets, rugs, towels Yard Sale items • Calico Corny’s Catnip • Toys, Baked Goods, and other fun stuff! Special Services Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6th — 10 am - 3 pm Carpenters, Plumbers, Painters On the shelter grounds at 4061 County Line Road, Westville, IN (at the corner of County Line Road and Hwy 6) The cats thank you! Ask us for a Drop off your items on Friday, October 4 from 9am - 6pm receipt for tax-deductible donations. 3 Cody’s Choice (continued from page 1) Thankfully, there was no crisis and it didn't take long for Carl to admit have real appreciation for being given another chance.
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