Itchy Ears, It's Not Always Mites in This Issue

fall 2017 MEWSletter

In this issue Itchy ears, it’s not always mites Cats in the workplace Stray cat joins fire department

HALLOWEEN SAFETY

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The Hervey Foundation for Cats May 30, 2017 @ 8:54 PM

HI Marjorie . We just received your very kind thank-you note for our donation in honour of Carter’s 4th birthday. He also received a little present----a stainless steel water fountain bowl after we liked the one we saw at our friends’ house for their two very arthritic and geriatric cats who now don’t have to bend down so far to drink.

As you probably know very well, Maine Coon cats adore playing with water, and a fountain will amuse them all day. That turned out to be so true for Quincy, who took to it immediately, and was licking the funnel, biting it, grabbing it with both paws, drinking from his wet paw, and generally splashing water all over. Carter sat on a kitchen chair, a few feet away, and didn’t know what to make of it. Sometimes he’d turn and look at us as if to check whether or not we thought Quincy was engaged in unacceptable behavior. Finally, after a week, he decided to take Hervey Foundation for Cats a drink from the bottom part, and we’re hoping he’ll get more August 03, 2017 @10:40 PM confident and brave enough to make it his regular water bowl too. It’s supposed to encourage them to drink more, and Gene has reported there seem to Hi Marjorie. Hard to believe this is going to be the last real be more clumps in the litter long weekend in summer. Since there was no smoke from box. the B.C. fires, no wind, heat, loud neighborhood noises or mosquitoes today, we thought we’d sit in the yard, and “park” Here are some photos the cats nearby in their harnesses. Quincy is very good on of the cats at their new these cat picnic occasions, and meandered off to investigate fountain, and also of them taking in the sun in the the shrubbery before I could take his photo with Carter, for window. Carter often lies whom it’s still a relatively new experience. He loves to walk in there on his back with the harness but is less confident on his own when staked on his little white tummy the leash. He did pretty well today on his cat picnic, and settled soaking up the sunlight. down after figuring out it might be OK if there was food, water, and his humans nearby. Enjoy summer. It’s here!

Regards, Regards, Gene & Lydia Gene & Lydia GIFT CARDS for G & E Pharmacy, Canadian Tire, Walmart & Superstore help us buy much needed pet and We are always in need of cleaning supplies. CLEANING CAT FOOD CAT ENJOYMENT SUPPLIES • Baby food (pref. chicken • Kitty toys with broth) • Pinesol • Scratching posts • paper towels • Friskies canned cat food • Turbo scratchers • garbage bags • IAMS Dry cat food • bleach CAT SUPPLIES • Cat beds • Tide detergent • Cat litter deodorizer • Kitty condos (no lemon scent) • Jumbo litter pans

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Welcome to the Fall Mewsletter!

Hi Everyone We would like to thank Global Pets Leduc for having us to their store on the 29 of July for Hope you had a great summer,I know I did an adoption day.. We have some beautiful so pull up a chair and lets spend some time kittens for adoption and we were pleased catching up. to be able to showcase them at their store. For those interested in adopting you can see Well this summer has been quite an experience them on our facebook page or call me for more with the weather. You never knew what the information about them 780 963-4933. day was going to bring each time you got up Well it is never to soon to remind everyone in the morning. From scorching hot days to of our 17 dinner and silent auction on April very cool one, pouring rain,the wind never 28, 2018, at the Italian Cultural Center and quit and hail and thunder and lighting and of if anyone wants to make a silent auction course tornado watches. You never knew what donation that is fine to. Hope we can get was coming next. Of course the heat was a more people to the event this time as I know big concern for us trying to keep kitties cool the economy affected the attendance this so blinds were closed and fans were going and year. Circle your calendars. late nights were a great respite from the heat. Of course the cats could go out in their runs Hope you enjoy this newsletter and we want but they found it to warm during the hot days to thank everyone who supports us and who so retreated into the house but of course they has made donations to us. Our supporters are would not stay downstairs where it was so our lifeline and it is you that helps us to be able much cooler. As everyone knows cats like to be to fulfill our mission of helping the cats and with their people, so upstairs they were lying kittens. We hope everyone has an enjoyable flat to the floor under the fans. So I am not Thanksgiving and a safe Halloween. Remember sure what we should expect for fall and winter to feel free to call us any time with questions but lets hope that things are calmer, not a lot or concerns and we will be glad to try and help. of snow and maybe temperatures not to cold. Marjorie Hervey

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Housecalls for Housecats By Gayle McDonald If you don’t properly treat a cat with an ear infection you are 780.938.2278 [email protected] not only causing them constant discomfort but they might If your cat is scratching at its ears it might just be wax OR it develop an aural hematoma (a blood clot + fluid buildup might be a nasty infection. If the ears are red, painful, have in the pinna). This condition can be very painful. Large and a bad smell or visible discharge, your cat need to see a vet. painful hematomas require surgery. Smaller cases might resolve with medication. An ear exam by the vet will differentiate between waxy ears, infected ears, or ears with masses. Your vet will probably do Waxy ears often need cleaning but overly aggressive ear an otoscope exam (look down the ear canal) and look at an cleaning can do more harm than good. ear swab under the microscope. Do not use Q-tips. It is easy to traumatize the epithelium Young cats and outdoor cats are most likely to have ear mite (top skin layer) and the ear drum. You can wipe away excess infections. To get ear mites a cat must have contact with a wax with a Kleenex or gauze. Your finger will not go too creature that already has them (another cat – perhaps the deep. Most cats hate the liquid ear cleaners. They are not mother cat, dogs, rodents, etc). necessary unless your vet has recommended their use. If you have more than one cat, they will often clean each These tiny parasites crawl around the ear canal eating and other’s ears unless they do not get along well enough to causing intense itch. The discharge is usually black/brown groom each other. but some chronic infections will have a white discharge. If mites are found, the best treatment is one of the prescription If you have any concerns about your cats’ ears ASK your VET. topical systemic products (Revolution or Advantage Multi) And don’t be upset if they won’t just sell you medication that also prevent / kill fleas and roundworms. One treatment without seeing your cat. We need to see your cat’s ears and often cures the mite infection but some cats need a second often take a swab to properly diagnose and treat the ear treatment ~ 28 days after the first treatment. Oils in the ear problem. do NOT reliably kill ear mites. If you cannot promise forever, I am not your cat! Yeast and bacteria can cause painful and itchy ears too. They often cause redness and a bad odor. I am NOT an until you... Yeast are treated with ear ointment twice a day for 1-3 I am a ... “get bored” cat weeks. ... “find a boy/girlfriend” cat Bacteria are treated with ear ointment and/or oral antibiotics. FOREVER ... “think I’m too old” cat How does a cat get a yeast or bacterial ear infection? The cats ... “have to move” cat own skin yeast and bacteria overgrow due to an abnormal CAT ear environment. Causes of the abnormal environment are ... “have a baby” cat allergies (food or environmental), masses (such as benign ... “get a new kitten” cat. polyps or malignant tumors) and wet ears (after a bath or due to excessive wax).

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By Patricia Allyn has taken drastic measures to increase the productivity of its employees. Their goal was to increase happiness and “The best associates are healthy and happy, and lead full contentment, reduce stress and anxiety levels, and encourage lives.” -taken from Purina’s career page inter-office communication. The average North American workday is 8.8 hours. Although Their strategy – bring in cats! Lots of them! Ferray Corporation it may seem like a lot of time out of our lives, in comparison has adopted 9 homeless cats and committed to caring for to earlier times throughout history, this is relatively few hours. them for life! With their calming and soothing presence, the Back in the days of the Industrial Revolution, for example, cats have quickly accomplished their intended purpose, and in people were working 10-16 hour days. Welsh activist Robert return have received a loving forever home. Owen felt that these hours were harsh, and campaigned for Google Ferray Corporation and you’ll find images and shorter workdays with his slogan “Eight hours labour, eight movies of cats walking on and laying beside keyboards, on hours recreation, eight hours rest.” However, the 8 hour conference tables or comfy chairs, joining staff for lunch, and work day didn’t truly evolve until in the early 1900s when being held and cuddled. It will warm your heart to see how Ford made a surprising change, reducing daily hours down much these cats are cherished and how well they’re cared for! to 8 while at the same time doubling wages. The result was an astounding increase in productivity! According to more Employees at Ferray Corporation are not only allowed to bring current studies and research, the average number of actual their own pets to work as well, but they will receive $45 per “productive” hours is much less than the 8 hours spent at month as an incentive to adopt and care for a homeless cat of work. their own. It just doesn’t get much better than that! MDVC Creative, a professional marketing and design services Perhaps it’s time for another monumental change in the company in Dallas, Texas, has had one or more cats in their workday, and perhaps cats could be part of that change! office since 1998. In addition, they have a “Kitten Rescue” room Several larger companies have or are transitioning to become where they foster young kittens, until they’re old enough and dog friendly, including Google, and Amazon, who consider well socialized, for adoption through Dallas Animal Services. In themselves to be among the most dog friendly companies MDVC Creative’s warehouse they store donated cat supplies in the world. While so many dogs are coming into these “pet which are then distributed to various rescue groups. friendly” offices already, cats, while not discriminated against, are somewhat discouraged, for their safety and well being. Not only does MDVC Creative realize how having cats in With cats being who they are, it’s much trickier, and their workplace increases motivation, enthusiasm, and not often ideal, to bring the average happiness, but they use cats on their website, symbolically cat to work each day. However, representing their company with a comparison of seven there are several places of business key traits of cats. These seven traits are loving and around the world where cats are not caring, curious, playful, adventurous, smart and only welcomed in the workplace, intelligent, friendly, and agile. but play a very important role in day Unishippers, a transportation brokerage to day business! company in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has three office cats. They believe in a simple Cats supply their own kind of “feline philosophy: If you make a cat happy, you, in therapy” to help people get through turn, will be happier. I couldn’t agree more! a rough day or perhaps make daily routines more interesting. They make Cats And Books … They Just Go Together! people more happy and friendly, Locally, in our own wonderful city of improving morale. Communications Edmonton, the Wee Book Inn has always had are increased, helping people to a resident cat in each of their store locations! If you bond and contributing to more of a search their website you’ll find a whole section devoted family feeling. All of this makes for to past and present cats, with a picture and a short write- employees who find their job more satisfying, and as a result, up about each. In looking at these photos, it soon becomes productivity is influenced positively. It has also been proven very apparent that the owners of Wee Book Inn obviously that pets boost immune function, possibly resulting in less sick have a penchant for long haired oriental breeds! How can you time. blame them? Cats In Offices For nineteen years, Dewey was a much adored and Ferray Corporation, an internet solutions company in Japan, celebrated fixture of the Spencer Public Library in Spencer,

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Department in Illinois, who then brought him in to show his CONTINUED chief, suggesting the cat become their mascot, with the Iowa. After being cruelly disposed of by being stuffed into intention of having him help to reduce stress in a very tense the library’s book drop overnight at a mere three weeks of work environment. The cat got to stay, and his name became age and in freezing temperatures, Dewey was then found Mister Meanor. Mister Meanor has the incredible ability of and adopted by the Library Director and under her loving differentiating between criminals and victims, either giving care, thrived and blossomed into the beloved celebrity that his tough cop “cattitude” to criminals or providing comfort to he was. Over his lifetime Dewey charmed people from near victims, as he sees fit. He is also a great support and stress and far with his love and enthusiasm, along with an uncanny relief to his two legged comrades. Everyone adores Mister insight of knowing who needed him the most at any particular Meanor and his wonderful spirit! moment. Some of you may have read about Dewey in the book “Dewey” by Vicki Myron. If you haven’t, I would highly Cats In Your Workplace! recommend it! Companies that welcome pets in general tend to be thought Cats In Hotels of as having a creative and open working environment with innovative thinking, where importance is placed on employee The famous Sylvia Hotel in Vancouver had a special cat who, experiences at work, improving work-life balance, and for seven years (approximately 1994-2001), held the job of stress reduction, all of which ultimately result in increased official mascot and dog detector (dogs were not allowed in the productivity. These are some attributes that may be the perks hotel at that time). needed to attract and keep desired candidates.

One rainy day a stray cat showed up at the Sylvia Hotel and Having cats in the workplace can be a very good thing, but the hotel’s manager felt sorry for the wet and bedraggled cat is totally dependant on the people and the environment. so he let him in to dry off and weather the storm, telling him Everybody needs to be on board, or having cats may create that as soon as the storm was over, he’s got to go. As days issues. Feline safety and well-being always needs to be and weeks went by and the manager kept telling the cat he’s first and foremost. The location needs to be cat friendly and got to go, the cat was lovingly named “Mr Got To Go”, and for secure so that the cat can’t get hurt or escape. Someone years held a position of great prestige in the Sylvia Hotel. Mr needs to take responsibility for the well-being of the cat who Got To Go went on to inspire three children’s books by author would require feeding, watering, grooming, monitoring for Lois Simmie (the first being a favorite of mine and my kids health, vet visits, and kitty litter maintenance. Weekends and when they were young), and he received fan letters and was holidays must be considered, as well as a backup caregiver visited by admirers from near and far! The Sylvia Hotel went for vacations and sick days. Having more than one cat would on to become Vancouver’s first pet friendly hotel. provide feline companionship during closed hours. Perhaps a monthly office fund could be started to cover costs. One wonders if the Sylvia hotel is actually famous for its beauty and long history, or if Mr Got To Go is the real reason If you’d like to encourage your boss to allow cats in your for its fame! workplace, have a well thought out plan to present before approaching him or her. Do your homework first, Cats And Police … Laying Down The “Claw” anticipating any questions or concerns that may arise, Porter was rescued by the Toronto Police Marine Unit in so that you will be prepared with a solution. September 2016 as a wet, cold and scared cat who was found sick and starving. After his owners could not be found, Any cat lover knows the great attributes and Porter was adopted by the unit, and all members chipped in resulting great feelings cats bring to any to cover his care costs. Porter has now made himself at home home. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if as a very important member with the title “Honorary we had these great qualities to Officer In Charge”. He has free run of the look forward to in our place of whole unit, has beds everywhere, with employ each day as well? favorite perching spots and people. Apparently, the way to Porter’s heart is through his stomach! **For more helpful information on In 2001 a stray cat was found having cats in the workplace, google by a police officer with “purina pets at work”** the Lindenhurst Police

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GREENVILLE, SC -- The tiny orange and white kitten was in “We see a lot of bad stuff,” Segars said. “And it’s like he knows, rough shape when he strayed into the Belmont Fire House he can sense, that maybe they aren’t having a good day. And he malnourished and too small to even be vaccinated. will just rub up on them and sit in their lap, and be like, I’m here for you.” After lapping up some fried chicken and lots of attention, the weeks-old kitty grew stronger. And that’s what brought the show’s star, cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy, to Greenville. And two short years later, Flame, as the guys in the firehouse call him, is an Instagram sensation who was featured in a recent Firehouse cat segment of the popular Animal Planet show “My Cat From Hell.” “My Cat From Hell” features Galaxy helping people cope with “I came in one day and I saw the guys playing with this kitten,” their feline behavioral dilemmas. Fire Chief Anthony Segars said of Flame’s arrival at the firehouse. Is your cat pooping outside the litter box? Is he shredding the “Now we’ve had dogs and cats wander up here before but furniture? Or maybe your friends? they’re always gone in a day or so,” he told The Greenville News. “But a few days later ... the cat was sleeping in the bay. So I asked Galaxy solves their issues. Though it typically involves training the guys, ‘Why is the cat here?’ the people more than the cats.

“And they told me, ‘He lives here now.’ ” And included in every show is a segment called “My Cat From Heaven” which highlights special felines and their people, like Since his arrival, Flame has come to be not only a companion Tara, the hero cat who chased off the dog that was attacking her for the firefighters, who can spend many hours away from home, family’s little boy. but a kind of therapy cat for them as well.

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CONTINUED Flame’s fans include people from all over the South who stop by to get their picture taken with him while they’re traveling through, Flame is the latest “Cat From Heaven.” Segars said. Greenville County EMS even made a getting picture with him one of their must-haves in a recent scavenger hunt, he “Everybody knows that the simple act of touching an animal said. brings down your heart rate and blood pressure. It seems nobody needs the benefit of this contact more than a building Belmont is a combination volunteer and career fire department full of firefighters,” Galaxy told The News about why Flame was with about 60 people, so someone’s always at the firehouse with chosen for the show. Flame, he said. And everyone chips in to care for him. Which may account for why he has no favorites. “For most firefighters, their station is their home away from home,” he added. “Their shifts are often 48 hours and they “He loves them all,” Segars says. are without their family and loved ones. Every firefighter in the station agrees, coming back ... after fighting a fire and spending A form of therapy time with Flame — simply holding him or playing ball — they instantly feel better.” Flame sleeps on, in and under the fire trucks, he said. When the fire alarm sounds, he simply moves out of the way as the In the show, which airs on Saturdays, Galaxy watches Flame firefighters scramble. And he’s always sitting at the door waiting take a leisurely stroll around the firehouse contentedly nuzzling his firefighters and is awestruck by his calm in an environment for them when they return. that can be a cacophony of sirens and buzzers and radio calls. On the day of filming, Segars said, Galaxy was anxious to hear the “All the loud noise we make ... it doesn’t phase him,” Segars said. firefighters’ stories and shared some of his own as well. Like the “He owns the domain.” story of Tony, the cat who saved his owner from a fire 11 years after she’d saved him from death row. He also shared some ‘Loves them all’ behavioral tips with the guys.

“I have never dealt with a firehouse cat before, so congratulations, “He was just kind of laid-back and real pleasant to be around,” you’re the first,” Galaxy tells the chief. Segars said. “We had a great day of them shooting here.”

“And you know, one of the things that makes Flame, for me, a It was a different kind of adventure than the guys at the firehouse cat from heaven is seeing a bunch of guys gathered around a are accustomed to. cat and having them melt — and a bunch of tough guys at that,” he says. “We don’t have enough cat guys out there flying that After battling a recent blaze that involved some critically burned flag and saying. ‘Come on, cats are for men too.’ “ victims, the firefighters returned with heavy hearts. As always, Flame came to the rescue. Thanks to his Instagram fans, Flame, who boasts more than 12,000 followers, has a little cat firehouse complete with a fire “When we have those bad times, my guys can sit in the rocking station slide pole scratching post. chairs out front and hold him and talk to him and it’s a form of therapy, I truly believe that,” Segars said. “It’s amazing how he “From the time he got his first few thousand followers on Instagram, we’d get cat items — break-away collars, bow ties interacts with the guys like that. It’s like he knows, ‘They need me —— people who are truly cat lovers would send gift cards for today.’ ” us to buy him food. So someone built that fire house for him,” Segars said. As he wraps up the segment, Galaxy marvels at Flame’s story.

“At Christmas time, he gets more gifts and cards than the “That was amazing,” he said. “Flame gives new meaning to the firefighters do. We seldom go a week and something is not in concept of a working cat. Sometimes it’s not about catching the mail for him,” he added. “This fraternal order of cat lovers out mice. It’s about unconditional love and support. And these guys there are very generous and awesome people.” have got plenty of that now.”

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Halloween Safety Tips for Pet Owners

1. Lock Candy Away

Kids love to stash candy in their rooms, but a dog’s keen sense of smell will lead him to even the most cleverly hidden treasure. Contact a veterinary professional right away if your pet does get into Halloween candy, especially if it contains chocolate or is sugar-free and contains xylitol.

2. Ditto the Glow Sticks

Glow sticks are used to help keep kids safe while they are out in the dark. Pets (especially cats) find these glow sticks to be a lot of fun and often puncture them. While most of the sticks are labeled as non-toxic, they do have an extremely bitter taste and pets who bite into them may begin drooling and racing around the house. A little treat or sip of milk will usually stop the taste reaction.

3. Have Pets Identified and Visible

There are a lot of extra people on the streets at Halloween, and that combined with strange costumes can spook pets and cause them to bolt. If you take your pet out after dark, make sure he or she wears a reflective collar and is securely leashed. And make sure your pet has proper identification on the collar.

4. Keep Pets Calm

Even pets who are kept indoors may experience intense anxiety over the large number of strangely dressed visitors. Keeping your pet away from trick-or-treaters may do the trick, but if you think more will be needed be sure and speak with your vet well in advance about options to help calm your pet.

5. Check Those Costumes

Costumes can be fun for the whole family. However, if you are planning on dressing up your best bud, ensure that the costume fits well and isn’t going to slip and tangle the pet or cause a choking hazard if chewed on. And never leave a costumed pet unattended.

Provided by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center

ASPCApro.org

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The Adventure's of Gary

circumstances we have the vaccines redone and the cat has to end up in isolation longer. A lot of these cats receive an upper respiratory vaccine that does not have the Chlamydia in it and that to me is like vaccinating your children for measles and not mumps. Many people think that because their cat is an indoor only cat that they do not need to bother getting their cats vaccinated at all. In a perfect world,people would keep their cats for their lifetime but in the real world Gary: Look at all those treats you have for us Mommy! Are more than 50% of cats at some time or another end up being we having a party or is there a special occasion coming up for given up. So these cats end up in a shelter or rescue and us? have no immunity what so ever and that can mean that they can pick up something that will make them sick and even

though the shelters and rescues vaccinate the cat does Not exactly Gary need time to build its immunity.

Gary: AH I know what you have the treats for. I remember The other thing that people don’t realize is if there now from last year. You give us all those treats so you can is a natural disaster like we have seen in the last few catch us all to vaccinate us. I am out of here! years,flooding in High River and the fire in Fort McMurray

many of these kitties will end up in an evacuation situation You are not out of here you are going to have your annual where they will be exposed to all kinds of things and with no vaccines! vaccines and stress, they run a very good chance of getting

sick. So as the guardian of the kitties at the Foundation we Gary: Why do we have to be vaccinated? want to make as sure as we can that everyone is protected

as much as we can and especially the ones going out for Okay I am going to explain to you why vaccines are so adoption. We hope they are going to good homes and the important. There are many diseases out there that kitties people are well screened but sometimes kitties get out and can get and some have no cure and are fatal and others can we want to make sure that we have protected that kitty as make you very sick and in some cases you can even die. So much as we can. So Gary every year all the kitties here will with the vaccines you receive annually you are protected. have their annual vaccines and everyone that comes to us

will have their vaccines that way everyone stays healthy. Gary: Well, what vaccines do we get? Well you get a There is a lot of dispute over vaccines. What to give and separate leukemia vaccine and a separate rabies vaccine how often but we will continue doing what we do because it but the most important vaccine that you get is all the upper works . respiratory vaccines and that vaccine includes Rhinotrachritis-

Calici-Panleukopenia- Chlamydia Psittaci vaccine. Everyone Gary: So when’s the at the Foundation has these vaccines and all new kitties that appointment Mommy? come into us have these vaccines. Soon

We ask the owners of cats that they are having to give up to Gary: I love you Mommy. get the above vaccine before the cat is brought to us and we Thank you for taking such good know that they ask for it but often they do not end up getting care of us. PURRR the cat vaccinated for what we want which creates problems because we will turn the people away or under certain — 10 — herveycats.com • 780.963.4933 MEWSletter fall 2017 herveycats.com • 780.963.4933

Those Lucky Black Cats

Did you know that black cats are lucky? They get a bad rap in this country, but the truth is that black cats have been viewed as luck bringers and guardians over many centuries and in many cultures. The black cat has an amazing history and their story is closely intertwined with ours. Their treatment has varied, depending on how we humans view them. Let's begin with an old charm, and a modern problem, and move on from there to the myths, stories and science surrounding these dark beauties. Black cat, cross my path Good fortune bring to home and hearth When I am away from home Bring me luck wherever I roam The number one reason - Old English Charm

to adopt a black cat... Sleeping in a crate at the Montgomery County Humane Society with three other orphaned cats, 3-month-old Lark would seem They are the least likely to be the model of an adoptable cat. She is fuzzy, friendly toward people, and the domestic shorthair kitten has her life in front of to be adopted. her. There’s just one small problem with Lark: she’s black. In the numbers game that is animal adoption, that detail moves Lark and other cats like her to the proverbial back of the adoption line. The Lucky Black Cat It is a sad but true fact that overcrowded animal shelters will euthanize black cats first Throughout history, and in many cultures, black cats were seen as lucky, because it is so hard for them to find homes. sacred and protective beings. For example:

① To dream of a black cat is thought by many people to be a lucky omen. bring good luck to the bride.

② Many theatre folk love cats, perhaps because they, too, were once ⑧ Many cultures believe that cats with gold or green eyes ostracized and shunned. It is believed that a black cat in the audience on bring prosperity. Because of their eye and coat colours, black opening night portends a successful play. cats are thought to have ability to attract abundance and the power to protect it. ③ In the south of France, black cats are referred to as "matagots" or "magician cats." According to local superstition, they bring good luck to ⑨ Many cultures consider cats to be mystical creatures owners who feed them well and treat them with the respect they deserve. which were really fairies or in disguise.

④ Fisherman's wives kept black cats while their husbands went away to sea ⑩ Cats have always been associated with motherhood, believing that the black cats would prevent danger from occurring to their protection, love and fertility, and it many cultures, black is husbands. These black cats were treated like royalty and were considered so the colour of protection. valuable that they were often stolen. At one point, they became so expense that few fisher folk could afford them. ⑪ Advocates of Feng Shui remind us that cats are drawn to harmony. Therefore a happy cat is the sign of a happy, ⑤ In Australia and Britain and other parts of the world where black is a harmonious home. A figurine of a black cat is often placed in protective color, black cats are though to be lucky. It was believed that their the home, facing north, to ward off evil. color gave them the power to ward off negative forces. ⑫ In Finland black cats were thought to gently carry the ⑥ In Ancient Egypt, cats were sacred and protected by the Goddesses souls of the dead to the other world. Sekmet and Bast. A home that kept a cat was blessed. Egyptians believed that cats captured the glow of the setting sun in their eyes and kept it safe ⑬ King Charles I of England owned a black cat, which he until morning. Killing or harming a cat was a horrible crime in their culture, valued very much. He treasured the cat so much that he had and was punished by death. his guards watch over it 24 hours a day. As luck would have it, the day after the cat died from an illness, the king was ⑦ In the English Midlands, a black cat as a wedding present is thought to arrested.

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The Hervey Foundation had the pleasure of doing an adoption day at the Global Pets location in Leduc on July 29th. We appreciate the staff having us in to showcase some of the kittens that we have for adoption and we met many wonderful people that day.

Upcoming Events April 28, 2018 is our 17th Annual Dinner and Silent Auction at the Italian Cultural Center - 14230 -133 Ave. Tickets $50 and donations of silent auction items welcome. Contact Marjorie at 780 -963-4933

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Open: M-F 8am-9 pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun/Hol 10am-5pm MORINVILLE VETERINARY CLINIC 9804-90 Avenue, Morinville AB (780) 939-3133 Toll Free 1-877-939-3133 www.Morinvillevet.com

Supreme Cat Combo Food is available at G. & E. Pharmacy

We are grateful for anything youwww.tailsofhelp.ca can give! Every dollar helps! “Made-To-Order” The Foundation is powered by volunteers - there are no paid employees of the Foundation, nor do the owners/directors receive any remuneration - all funds are used for the care of the animals and operation of the Santuary. Honeysuckle Cat Toys • Catnip Toys • Pet Beds Serving Edmonton and area cat owners for over I would like to join the “SHARE THE CARE” monthly donor YES! program. Through this program you can help to feed, care Doodads For Dogs • and much more! 15 years. We deliver to your door within a 30 mile and househouse thesethese cats,cats, throughthat for health or other issues are un-adoptable. These animals live in a home like environment at our facility. radius of Edmonton. Made in West Edmonton, AB Would you like to receive email updates/and or newsletters? Every Cat Deserves Honeysuckle At Least Once email updates newsletters In EACH of It’s Nine Lives! call Ron (780) 945-3535 14016 Buena Vista Rd, Edmonton AB T5R 5S3 • 1-888-527-4704 or email [email protected] www.kittykottage.com e-mail [email protected] www.catmancatfurniture.com CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL OF DONATION debited on 15th 30th /every month

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We are required by law to provide you with the following information: It costs us on average about $1,000.00 per newsletter to print & mail out this newsletter. This amounts to approximately $1.50 per newsletter. Expected proceeds $2,000.00. MEWSletter summer 2017 herveycats.com • 780.963.4933

MEWSletter fall 2017 herveycats.com • 780.963.4933 ADOPTING A HERVEY CAT

Please open your heart and your home to one of our The adoption fee is $175 amazing cats and give them a second chance at a good life! and includes:

• spay/neuter • maximum vaccines • deworming • microchipping Want to adopt? • leukemia/FIV testing Please contact Marjorie at 780 963 4933 • free checkup with vet • free six week pet health insurance plan

Your new cat requires food, care and attention throughout it’s life. The estimated annual costs of your new cat are: • Food (Dry, Canned & Treats) .. $400 Total first year • Litter ...... $200 • Vet Checkups/Vaccines ...... $200 cost: $1520 Total annual costs ...... $800 You will also need: Adoption Fee $175 • Water/Food Dishes ...... $150 • Scratching Post ...... $150 + Other Items $545 • Litter Pan & Scoop ...... $ 50 • Brush & Comb ...... $ 45 • Interactive Toys & Other Toys ..$150 + Annual Care $800 Total initial cost ...... $545

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The Foundation is poweredyou by volunteers can - there give. are no paid employees of the Foundation, nor do the owners/directors receive any remuneration - all funds are The Foundation is powered by volunteers - there are no paid employees of the used for the care of the animals and operation of the Santuary. Foundation, nor do the owners/directors receive any remuneration - all funds are used for the care of the animals and operation of the Sanctuary

I would like to join the “SHARE THE CARE” monthly donor YES! program. Through this program you can help to feed, care and househouse thesethese cats,cats, throughthat for health or other issues are un-adoptable. These animals live in a home like environment at our facility. Would you like to receive email updates/and or newsletters? email updates newsletters

CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL OF DONATION debited on 15th 30th /every month

Automated Monthly Adds 15% Meow Mate Feline Friend Purr Pal $25/month $35/month $50/month ...feeds a cat ...feeds and houses cat ...feeds, houses & provides health care for a cat DONATE BY E-TRANSFERS Thank One time donation $______you!

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