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Please Help keep Fort Collins Cat Rescue ALIVE!!
The shelter is in trouble - We need your help ASAP!
The bad economy has hit our organization HARD. March and April brought in the lowest number of donations, adoptions, and surgeries in months.
At this point we literally don't know if we can make it to our 2nd birthday on June 1st.
Since we opened almost 2 years ago, we have taken in over 1,100 homeless cats and performed 4,000 spays/neuters for low-income people and other animal welfare organizations. We are the only no-kill cat shelter in the area, and are the only hope for most of the animals that end up here. I know that you agree with us that it would be devastating if we had to shut our doors.
What we need more than anything are members that can pledge a monthly amount to help us keep our doors open. It costs $2/day/cat just to have a roof over their heads and electricity/running water. This does not include medicine, veterinary services, food, telephone, internet, staff to care for them, etc. You can imagine that this adds up to quite a lot considering we have at least 30 adult cats in our shelter at all times. In addition, right now we have over 70 mommas and kittens in foster care.
If you, or anyone you know, can help - please do not hesitate! We and the kitties can't thank you enough!
All donations are tax-deductable - and have an immediate positive impact on the economy (money goes toward pet supplies, adoption center expenses, veterinary bills and community events).
Donations are an ideal way for you to help stimulate the economy!
Kitten Adoptions at Petco!
Saturday, May 10th 12:30-4 or until all have found homes
 We will have more kittens available for adoption this Saturday at Petco!
Click on map to get directions to Petco.
Check out adoptable kittens on our Kittens for Adoption page.
Fire Hydrant 5 Pet Fair
Saturday, May 10th
Annual Fire Hydrant 5K Race/3K Walk and Pet Fair
Edora Park, Fort Collins, Colorado
What is the best doggone event in Northern Colorado?
The Larimer Humane Society’s 18th annual Fire Hydrant Five!
This is a great way to celebrate with your pet, friends and family. This morning of fun features a 5K race, a 3K walk/run, and a Pet Fair with food, vendors, other non-profit agencies, fun events and more!
Click here for more information and registration
Pot Painting & Planting Party!
Saturday, May 10th 12-3pm
The Fort Collins Cat Rescue will be hosting their second annual "Pot Painting
& Planting Party" on Saturday, May 10th, the final day of "Be Kind to Animals
Week”.
This event, which runs from 12-3pm, is an opportunity for kids of all
ages to use their creative abilities to help raise money for the shelter
kitties.
Canopies will be set up in the shelter parking lot at 2321 E. Mulberry St #1.
Terra cotta pots, paints, brushes and stencils will be provided, along with
plants and soil. This “green” artwork will be sold at the shelter and at
upcoming garage sales. Also, since May 10th is the day before Mother's Day,
some kids may want to buy their own work as a present for their mom!
Come visit the shelter to participate in this activity, located on the
southside frontage road just west of Timberline. There will be snacks and
juice provided for the artists.
Contact Us if you have questions or donations. Donations
of pots, plants, painting supplies and snacks are appreciated.
2009 Calendar Photo Contest
Your kitty could be in the 2009 Fort Collins Cat Rescue Calendar!
Fort Collins Cat Rescue invites you to submit your best photo(s) of your favorite
kitties. If your photo is chosen, it will be published in the FCCR 2009 calendar
which will be on sale this fall.
Judging will be done by Gregory Popovich of the Comedy Pet Theater!
2009 Calendar Photo Contest Entry Form
Photo entries must be received by June 2, 2008 to be considered for the 2009 calendar
Sunflower Farmers Market Gift Cards
How you can donate 5% of your purchases at Sunflower Farmers Market to Fort Collins Cat Rescue
What's Scrip? How Does it Work?
Sunflower Farmer's market Scrip program offers not-for-profit organizations an opportunity to fundraise while encouraging a nutritious lifestyle!
When not-for-profit organizations purchase SFM gift cards, (over the amount of
$250), they'll receive a 5% discount off the total gift card purchase amount.
The not-for-profit organization can then resell the gift cards at the full retail value, thus keeping the 5% difference as profit for their group.
So, if your organization sold $1,000 worth of gift cards your group would
keep $50 as profit. If $1,000 worth of gift cards was sold per month, your organization could earn $600 in profit over a one-year period.
Larimer Humane and Fort Collins Spay/Neuter
Joining Forces to Fight Pet Overpopulation!
The Larimer Humane Society (LHS) and Fort Collins Cat Rescue (FCCR) are teaming up to try and reduce the pet overpopulation problem in northern Colorado.
LHS will be offering a free spay voucher, which has been provided by Fort Collins Cat Rescue, to anyone who surrenders a litter of unwanted pets. This voucher is for a free spay surgery at Fort Collins Spay/Neuter Clinic, a part of FCCR's organization, and can only be used for the mother animal of the surrendered kittens or puppies.
For more information about surrendering a litter, contact the Larimer Humane Society at 970-226-3647, www.larimerhumane.org
Anyone that is interested in donating specifically to this program can make a donation to the P.A.L. (Prevent a Litter) program through the Fort Collins Spay/Neuter Clinic.
Know of a Lost Kitty? Please check with Larimer Humane!!
Only 8.5% of kitties brought to the Humane Society are picked up by their families: "Don't let cat end up a statistic"
Featured Kitty
Stella the Star!
 Stella came to us in August of 2007. She was a transfer from Denver Municipal Animal Shelter. Stella and her 5 kittens were going to be euthanized due to a lack of room at DMAS.
When Stella came to us she was emaciated and covered in mats. Now she is a beautiful, playful, and sweet girl.
Like in most cases of moms with kittens, all 5 of Stella's babies were adopted immediately after they became available. Stella, on the other hand, has been patiently waiting for her forever home for 7 months.
Stella is VERY playful! She loves toys, and her best friend at the shelter is Don Juan. The two of them chase each other all over the place. Stella has also been seen playing with Petie the Chihuahua.
Stella is on a special diet due to an irritable bowel.
Stella is a great, fun kitty that needs a new home.
Please come visit her and her friends at the rescue!
For the Pet Owner Who Has Everything
And Doesn't Want to Lose it - a Microchip for their Pet
Only $25 (including the microchip registration fee!)
This makes a great gift for all of your pet crazy friends!
To take advantage of this offer please contact the rescue or stop by PETCO during our adoption hours and pick up a coupon.
Please call and make an appointment!
If you're wondering just how useful a microchip is, check out The Reunion (Rescue Tails/Dec 14th Post).
Selma is very happy Precious was microchipped!
Click here to see an article in the Reporter Herald about Selma and Precious
Click here to learn more about microchips from the Home Again website
Photos Still Available from Chat Amour
Contact Us for purchasing information
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