Newsletter of the Purr-fect Cat Shelter
Visit our website: www.purrfectcatshelter.org
Spring 2014
Shelter Message Center 508-533-5855
A NEW YEAR + GREAT CATS = “PURR-FECT” ADOPTIONS!
SEE WHO’S NEW!
“Tammy” is a new arrival to the shelter and is a gorgeous, longhaired, brown tabby. She,
along with her two older kittens, were surrendered to The Purr-fect Cat Shelter due to a family
member suffering severe burns and unable to be around the cats any longer. Tammy was not
spayed at the time she was surrendered so a visit to the Veterinarian for spay was first on the
list before coming to the shelter. Tammy is a very sweet and gentle cat who loves attention
from all the volunteers. She's ready to find her new forever home preferably as an only cat or
with her daughter, Tiger Lily!
“Tiger Lily” is an absolutely, adorable brown tabby who quickly became a favorite among the
volunteers when she arrived with her mother Tammy. Tiger Lily has a loving purr-sonality, is
inquisitive and enjoys energetic play time. This sweet little girl would be great with a young family in
search of a feline who would be a great companion and provide hours of entertainment.
This is "Barnaby" a very handsome, older kitten with stunning brown tiger markings who was trapped
as a feral cat with his sibling "Arlo". Arlo has already been adopted and now Barnaby is looking for his
forever family. Barnaby took his time coming out of his shell but now he is a very fun-loving cat who
would need a feline companion to romp and play with. He especially enjoys playing with hard ball and
bell type toys. Soft mousy toys are usually found swimming in his water dish! Barnaby has a wonderful
purrr-sonality which shows more each and every day.
RECENT ADOPTIONS
It’s been a busy winter at PCS with lots of great adoptions!
We are so happy for our cats and kittens who have found their forever homes.
Congratulations!
Cats
O.C., Maya, Beau, Princess, Cheez-It,
Duchess, Rex, Libby, Panther,
Sid, Hailey, Buddha, Zeb,
Taz, Kiwi and Charm
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Kittens
Winston, Charlie, Mack, Bea, Arlo,
Xena, Greta, Chico, Harpo, Groucho,
Slater, Grady, Rocky and Zeus
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UPCOMING PCS YARD SALE
It’s time for the PCS Yard Sale and we need donations! If you’ve been busy spring cleaning and sorting out
you can help us raise money for the kitties. The Yard Sale will be held Saturday, June 7th at the Medway Shopping
Center, Route 109 Medway from 8am to 2pm. Rain date will be Sunday, June 8th. Don’t miss this once a year HUGE
Yard Sale.
But first we need your donations of gently used items! We make it easy for you to donate with two drop-off dates.
Volunteers will be accepting donations Saturday, May 3rd and May 17th at Route 109 Self-Storage, 1575 Main St. Millis
(Route 109 Millis/Medway line) from 9am – 1pm. We regret no items will be accepted the day of the Yard Sale.
Items PCS can accept include: Furniture (in good condition), books, CDs/tapes, jewelry, toys and games, household
items, dishes, glassware and pet related items. (Other acceptable items will be left to the discretion of the Yard Sale
Coordinator)
Items PCS cannot accept include: Luggage, electronics (computers, printers, TVs), clothing, bedding, sporting
equipment, small/large exercise equipment, air conditioners, microwaves, large appliances and hazardous materials such
as paint and fertilizer. (Other unacceptable items will be left to the discretion of the Yard Sale Coordinator)
For more information or questions please contact the Message Center at 508-533-5855.
RECENT FUNDRAISER NEWS
“MESSAGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE”
We had a terrific turnout at our new fundraiser “Messages from the Other Side” with Lisa Lanno, a local Psychic Spirit
Medium, which was held at the Medway V.F.W. in January. The connections, validations and messages Lisa received
from friends, family and even pets that have passed were remarkable. For some people even a bit emotional. During the
“Psychic Question” segment participants were able to ask Lisa a specific psychic question. We would like to thank
everyone who brought items from our wish list. Our cars were overflowing with gifts for the kitties!!
It was an interesting and engaging afternoon that raised over $1,500 for the shelter. Thank you to everyone who came out
in support of this new fundraiser and for all the much needed supplies you donated. We appreciate the volunteers who
helped at the event and provided refreshments for everyone to enjoy. Look for this fundraiser to be back again next year!!
FUR BOWL 2014
Our other winter fundraiser was a “striking” success at Ryan Family Amusements in Millis, March 2rd! The Fur Bowl is
always a great event for families, friends and co-workers to get together for some bowling fun while helping homeless
cats and kittens. Over 84 bowlers knocked down pins and cheering them on from behind the lanes were others who also
came to support the shelter but preferred not to bowl. The fabulous raffle table was buzzing with bowlers and onlookers
taking chances to win something to take home. Refreshments including cookies, cupcakes, whoopie pies, drinks and more,
kept everyone well-nourished for the afternoon! Thanks to everyone who came out to support PCS and the cats and kittens
we care for. This year over $3,000 was raised for the shelter! Your participation in any and all our events makes a
difference in the lives of each and every cat or kitten that comes to us to be adopted into a loving new home. Thank you!
LOTTERY TICKET RAFFLE
Thanks to everyone who purchased raffle tickets for our recent MA State Lottery Scratch Ticket Raffle. The drawing was
held at the Fur Bowl and it was amazing how quiet the bowling alley got as people anticipated the drawing of the winner!
Congratulations to John C. who was the winner of 100 - $5 MA State Lottery scratch tickets. We hope your winnings are
BIG!!
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PCS BAKE SALE
Although a bit chilly for a mid-April spring day it was a great day for the Annual PCS Bake Sale! The Bake Sale was held
at WalMart in Bellingham and the enticing cakes, pies, cookies, bars, candy and other sweet treats raised over $1,400 for
the shelter. Thank you to all the PCS Bakers who lovingly baked so many delightful and delicious items for everyone to
enjoy. The PCS Bake Sale is always a very popular fundraiser. Many thanks to the volunteers who worked hard to make
this another great success and we appreciate everyone who came out to support the shelter by purchasing the tasty treats!
We hope you enjoyed all your goodies!
PCS IN THE COMMUNITY
The Purr-fect Cat Shelter volunteers continue to get the word out about adopting, volunteering, responsible pet ownership
and more by participating in local opportunities in various communities. Check out what we were up to over the winter
and early this spring.
Barnes and Noble Gift Wrapping
PCS Volunteers were on hand for three gift wrapping sessions at Barnes and Noble in Bellingham in November and
December 2013. Shoppers took advantage of having their purchased holiday gifts wrapped and volunteers had fun talking
with people about the shelter and seeing families that have adopted from us. All donations raised at the gift wrapping went
directly to PCS. Many thanks to the volunteers who staffed the table and shared holiday greetings from the kitties at the
shelter!
Charles River Bank – Business of the Month
During the month of February, The Purr-fect Cat Shelter was highlighted as Business of the Month at Charles River Bank
locations in Medway and Bellingham. On display were current pictures and biographies of cats available for adoption.
Also available for patrons was information on adopting, volunteering, upcoming fundraisers and general pet ownership.
Thank you to Charles River Bank in Medway and Bellingham for your help in getting the word out about The Purr-fect
Cat Shelter. Every opportunity to help these wonderful feline companions find their forever home is very special to our
organization.
Craft Fair Raffle Tables
We greatly appreciate the opportunity to benefit from a Raffle Table at two local craft shows held by Creative Craft
Shows. The raffle table at the Medway show in November and the Franklin show in March was filled with beautiful items
donated by the crafters and vendors at the show. All money raised through the sale of raffle tickets went directly to the
Purr-fect Cat Shelter. We will be attending the Rose Moon Craft and Vendor Show June 29 th at the Medway V.F.W. 123
Holliston St. Medway from 10am – 3pm. We hope you’ll stop by and take a chance on some great raffle prizes to support
PCS!
Millis Rabies Clinic
Volunteers of the Purr-fect Cat Shelter were on hand the first weekend in April to help staff the Millis Rabies Clinic. The
Millis Board of Health and the Millis/Medway Animal Control Officer in conjunction with Dr. Jeffrey DiPaolo of Main
St. Veterinary Hospital vaccinated a total of 94 pets. Thank you to our volunteers for their time in helping with this very
important clinic. Massachusetts law requires that cat and dog owners vaccinate their pets for rabies. That includes all pets
whether they are strictly indoors or roam outside. Protect your pet and your family by keeping vaccinations up to date!
PCS WISH LIST
Below is our wish list of items needed for shelter use. If you would like to donate any items from our list please contact
the message center at 508-533-5855 or email us at [email protected].
Bounty Paper Towels
Cat’s Pride clay litter (not scoopable)
Hill’s Science Diet Feline Light Maintenance dry food
Hill’s Science Diet Hairball Light dry food
(all other food donated can be used for the feral colonies cared
for by PCS)
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Cat Toys
Cat Cuddle Beds
Card Board Refills for Turbo Scratcher (round)
First Class Postage Stamps
Liquid Dish Detergent
Fragrance Free Laundry Detergent
Heavy-duty tall kitchen trash bag
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Support Your Favorite PCS Cat
with
THE ADOPT-A-CAGE PROGRAM
The Purr-fect Cat Shelter has a wonderful way for you to support a special cat you’ve seen here in our newsletter or one of
the others looking for a forever home listed on our website at www.purrfectcatshelter.org. The Adopt-A-Cage program
lets you select the cat you would like to sponsor for a minimum donation of $5.00 a month. You can support a cage for
yourself or make it a great gift for the cat lover on your list. Becoming a member of our Adopt-A-Cage program is easy.
Visit our website or call the message center 508-533-5855 for an Adopt-A-Cage form. Pick the cage number of the cat
you would like to sponsor, choose the amount you would like to pledge ($5 month minimum please), then send your form
with your pledge amount to PCS, P.O. Box 548, Medway, MA 02053. Each month a photo of the current resident (if
different from the previous month) will be sent to you along with a pledge reminder. If you have adopted the cage as a gift
for someone, you will receive the monthly pledge reminder and the photo of the resident kitty will be mailed to the person
receiving your gift. Your gift is also tax deductible! Your support goes to providing care and necessities for the cat while
they wait adoption.
Thank you to our ADOPT-A-CAGE Members
Sue & Jack Abady
Terri Abbate
Kristen & Jason Allard
Patricia Antonellis
Carol Baker
Margaret Bergen
Judith Bickelman
Ann & Al Brabant
Mary Ann Breen
Ann & Eugene Buckley
Sue Burns
Christine Carbone
Gary Cargill
Mary Casali & John
Moreau
Steve & Helen Chamides
Susan Connelly
John Curley
Margaret Curley
Karen Davis
Sheila DeCelle
Marcia DeFanti
Mari Derhohannesian
Christine DesLauriers
Marc & Amy DeWitt
Deanna Drapeau
Mariette & Dick Eldredge
Siv Farrell
Beverly Flaxington
Linda, Lindsey & John Fortier
Matey Gannon
Jeannette Gianotti
Helen Hamant
Gretchen Hanson
Mike & Fallon Hartford
Mary & Ed Hick
Rich & Maddie Hjulstrom
Frances Jencks
Sydney Kirwan
Carol Levreault
Jackie Lubinski
Michelle Lubinski
Julie Lydon
Allyn Lynch
Lauren Madden
Karen McGuire
Carol Ann Michetti
Kathie Montgomery
Vivian Nader
Cindy Newcomb
Sally Newton
Arthur Payne, Jr.
Lorri Petinge
Raine & Chale Phoenix
Karen Pratt
Shirley Pratt
Barbara Rappaport
T.J. & Peilin Reed
Connie Reid
Leslie Riding
Betsy Ross
Nancy Ross
Mary Rubino
Kara Rudnick
Devin Sanborn
Pat Santoro
Sarno Family
Leslie Scherer
Christine Schneider
Ann Shill
Nina Shopalovich
Barbara Spratt
Linda St. John
Barbara St. John
Carolyn Tata
Glen Tonnessen
Helen Vincini
Stephen Wallace
Elizabeth Whitney
Julie & Mark Wilcox
Janel Wilke
Cheryl Young
Teri Zelickman
DONATE YOUR CAR TO PCS!
Are you ready to trade in your used vehicle? Before you do, consider donating your car to PCS. You
must have a clean title in your name and your donation may qualify for a tax deduction! Talk to your tax
adviser about the benefit of donating your car today! To donate your car call Mark Wilson directly at
508-615-2211 or email at [email protected] and arrangements will be made for your donation.
Like Us on Facebook and keep up to date with adoptions, fundraisers, and shelter news!
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“Littered” Lawn Fundraiser
Our “Littered Lawn” fundraiser has been a unique and fun way to raise money for the shelter during the
summer months. The decorative wooden feline Moms and kittens (as shown below) will be out wandering
around again this year and appearing on lawns in nearby communities. We plan to start this fundraiser in
late spring. To participate in this fundraiser you simply pick someone you would like us to “Litter”. For a donation of $15
for Mom and 2 kittens or $25 for Mom and 4 kittens, the feline family will appear on the designated friend’s lawn.
Although there is no donation required for us to come take them away, the person you picked will have the option, for a
donation, to choose a person they would like to “Litter”. Who knows, it may end up on your lawn! Information on the
fundraiser will accompany the cats and can be found on the Mom cat. This fundraiser is done in good fun and the feline
family will not spend more than 24-48 hours at any location. Please note: “Littering” cannot be done on public property,
apartment or condo complexes. Don’t want to be “Littered”? We can cover you with our “Anti-Litter” Insurance policy. A
minimal premium donation of $10 guarantees the feline family won’t wander on your property for the duration of the
fundraiser.
If you would like to select someone to “Litter”, fill out the “Litter a Friend” form below. Send the form with your
donation to PCS, P.O. Box 548, Medway, MA 02053 and your friend will be put on our list. If you prefer “Anti-Litter”
Insurance, submit your policy form below with your premium. We know this will be another fun fundraiser and with your
support and participation it will also help raise awareness of the Purr-fect Cat Shelter. For more forms or information visit
our website www.purrfectcatshelter.org or call the message center at 508-533-5855.
“Litter” a Friend Order Form
Name of Friend to be “Littered”: ___________________________________ Phone #: _____________________
Friends Physical Address: ________________________________________ Town: ________________________
Note: Litters are not allowed to wander on public property, apartment or condo complexes
Special Instructions: _____________________________________________________________________
_________________
How large a litter would you like in your friend’s yard?
____ Small Litter – Mom and 2 kittens - $15 Donation
____ Large Litter – Mom and 4 kittens - $25 Donation
Do you want your friend to know it was you who ordered the “Litter”?
____Yes ____No
Your Name: _________________________________Your Phone#:______________________
“Anti-Littering” Insurance
The Purchase of this Anti-Littering Insurance guarantees that no Mother and litter of kittens will wander on my lawn as
they roam around during the course of this fundraising event.
The Cost of this Insurance requires a Premium of Only $10.
Policy Holder Name: ________________________________________________
Policy Holder Address: _______________________________________________
Policy Holder Phone #:_______________________________________________
PCS “LITTERED LAWN” FUNDRAISER
SEND A LITTER TO YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!
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“PURR-FECT” CATS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
Meet “Flidget”, a handsome orange tiger who immediately won the hearts of the volunteers upon arrival
to the shelter. He was surrendered because his owner was moving and couldn't take him to the new
residence. Flidget had a visit to the Veterinarian where he was brought up to date on his vaccines, had
blood work and was scheduled for a dental cleaning. He's had his dental cleaning, with a few extractions,
and he is now ready and waiting to go to his new home! Flidget has a loving, gentle nature and would do
well with other animals. He would make a wonderful family cat or he'd be great with an older couple who
want a fabulous feline to grace their laps!
Imagine going to the local supermarket and as you're putting your groceries in the back seat of
your car a very friendly cat jumps in! Well, this is what happened to a woman and because she
wasn't sure what to do she took the darling feline home and called The Purr-fect Cat Shelter. Tiny
"Tina" was picked up and held for the required amount of time to see if she would be claimed.
Since no one came forward looking for her, she was sent to the Veterinarian for testing, vaccines
and spay. Now she is at the shelter looking for her forever home. Tina is a young adult, Tortie
with a very sweet personality. She loves to play with the volunteers and would make a wonderful addition to a family.
Tina is dealing with the other cats at the shelter but she may prefer to be the one and only feline so she can have all the
attention.
Pretty Miss "Maisey" is a young adult who was hanging out in a barn in a nearby community with an
older kitten which was presumed to be hers. Wanting to do something before the cold winter arrived, a
lady called the shelter and we proceeded to trap both cats and sent them to the Veterinarian for routine
checks as we do with all cats that come into our care. Maisey is now at the shelter awaiting her new
family. She is a very sweet, gentle and quiet cat. Maisey is an attractive dilute tortoiseshell that would do
well in an adult household and another non-aggresive feline companion.
Sweet "Sammy" was formerly an outdoor cat and the people who owned her unfortunately
neglected to have her spayed! Once the owner noticed she was expecting PCS was called. Sammy
gave birth to 5 adorable kittens, all of which have been adopted. Sammy arrived at the shelter once
her babies were weaned and after a visit to the Veterinarian to be spayed and vaccinated. She is a
beautiful Tortie with a loving personality. She is a quiet girl and would do best in a quiet home as
well. Sammy really enjoys attention from the volunteers especially being petted and groomed. She
also enjoys finding a high spot in the room to watch what is happening below. We hope this darling girl will find her
forever home soon.
"Marnie" is a very sweet cat picked up by a local Animal Control Officer. She was already
spayed and spent the required amount of time with Animal Control to see if anyone called to
claim her. Having gone unclaimed it can only be assumed she was dumped by her owner! Marnie
is very friendly although she isn't enjoying being around so many other cats. We hope to find a
home with no young children and where she will be your one and only feline. Marnie is a pretty,
black and white domestic shorthair and if you look closely you'll see her distinct diamond shape
of white fur on her face. Proof she is a real jewel!
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Poor “Bella” had been alone for 4 months in her home while her owner was in the hospital. She
finally came home and after 10 days was taken to a nursing home. A caregiver called PCS to see
if we would take Bella and immediately we went to get her. Her world has been shaken up! She
has had so many changes in such a short period of time. She is a pretty, all black, domestic short
hair. She loves being groomed and fussed over by the volunteers but she is a bit intimidated by
the other cats in her room. Since Bella has been the only cat in her prior home, we are hoping to
find her an adult home where she will be the one and only pet.
“Audrey” & “Amos” are older kittens who were trapped in a neighboring community. The spent
some time in a foster home and are now at the shelter ready to find their new home. Amos loves to
interact with the volunteers, is playful and purrs away as he's being groomed and petted. Audrey is
more cautious but is happy to engage in kitten play with her brother. Both have beautiful tiger
markings. Audrey is a brown tiger and Amos is a gray tiger. They are an adorable pair waiting for
their purr-fect home.
This is "Halle", a sweet, black and white, spayed female who was surrendered to the shelter
along with her daughter "Charm". Charm was recently adopted and now Halle is waiting for
her new family to take her home. Both had been living in the basement of the home for quite
some time as their owner no longer wanted to deal with them. They were so greasy and matted
we had to have them professionally groomed! Halle looks beautiful now and absolutely loves
all the attention the volunteers are giving her. Although she is fine with other cats, we feel she
would truly love to have a very kind and loving human to dote on her.
The Purr-fect Cat Shelter was very pleased to have been selected as 1 of 10 animal rescue
organizations throughout the country to receive a $1,000.00 grant from the Adopt-a-Pet.com
Veterinary Care Fund. Grants were awarded to shelters caring for rescued animals in need of medical care. A grant
application was submitted highlighting the story of rescuing kittens Molly and Hailey last year. Molly required eye
surgery and Hailey a leg amputation. With your donations to the Molly and Hailey Fund and the awarded grant, the
surgeries were able to be financially covered. If you didn’t already know, Hailey has since been adopted and Molly is
patiently waiting for her special new family to find her.
We greatly appreciate being chosen for the Veterinary Care Fund Grant and all that Adopt-a-Pet.com does to help us bring
homeless cats and kittens together with a loving family.
To read our story please visit the Adopt-a-Pet.com page: http://shelterblog.adoptapet.com/2014/01/grant-recipient-thepurr-fect-cat-shelter/
We are still seeking recipes for our new “PURR-FECT BEGINNINGS and ENDINGS” Cookbook featuring
appetizer and dessert recipes from you, our supporters and friends. Please send us your favorite appetizer and/or
dessert recipes, whether they are new ones just discovered or old family favorites. All we ask is if you submitted
a recipe in either category for our last cookbook, please send us a different one to minimize repeat recipes. Also,
in this cookbook will be something quite unique. The Purr-fect Cat Shelter is teaming up with Pour Richards Wine and
Spirits of Franklin, MA to provide wine pairings with selected recipes.
Each recipe selected for the cookbook will show the name of the contributor and allow you to have a personalized
message (up to 35 characters) i.e. "In loving memory" of a family member, special friend or pet. There will also be space
available in our new cookbook for business advertising and "booster" messages. If you are interested in advertising please
contact the message center at 508-533-5855.
Forms are available on our website www.purrfectcatshelter.org and can be mailed to PCS, P.O. Box 548, Medway, MA
02053. You can also email your recipe to [email protected]. Please include your name and phone number in
case we have any questions about your recipe. Don’t wait – Send your recipes today!
We look forward to receiving lots of delicious recipes and publishing the “Purr-fect Beginnings and Endings” cookbook
as a fundraiser for the cats and kittens cared for by PCS.
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The Purr-fect Cat Shelter Rainbow Bridge Memorial Wall is dedicated to
remembering beloved pets gone from our lives but still in our hearts. Honor your
pet with a memorial plaque permanently displayed on our mural at the shelter
representing the Rainbow Bridge.
Three levels of memorial are available:
Gold Memorial Plague - $500.00
Silver Memorial Plague - $300.00
Bronze Memorial Plague - $150.00
Each Gold, Silver or Bronze plague measures 1” x 3” and allows up to 60 characters total (including spaces), 4 lines
maximum. If you would like to add a remembrance of your pet to our Rainbow Bridge Memorial Wall please fill out the
form below and send to PCS, P.O. Box 548, Medway, MA 02053. All Memorial Donations are tax deductible.
Please include my beloved pet on the Purr-fect Cat Shelter Rainbow Bridge Memorial Wall.
Name:
City
Address:
State
Zip
Phone #
Pet’s Name_______________________ Memorial Level – Gold $500______Silver $300______ Bronze $150_______
Include Etching? Yes_____ No _____
Cat_____ Dog_____ Horse_____ Rabbit_____ Bird_____ Heart ______
Inscription – 60 characters total (including spaces) - 4 lines maximum – please print clearly.
Line 1
Line 2
Line 3
Line 4
Tabby Patterns
Cats are very unique animals, as they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Tabby cats, in particular, are very popular in
American households. Some people may believe this feline is a specific breed, but the name "tabby" only refers to the
pattern of the coat.
Tabby is the most common cat coat pattern. Felines with this pattern have thin lines around their face and an "M" shape
on their foreheads.
Here is a bit about the five different types of tabbies:
1. Classic – A classic tabby has wide swirling patterns around its sides. This type is often called a "blotched tabby"
because the swirls look like smudges.
2. Ticked – Sometimes called an Abyssinian tabby; this patterned cat doesn't have the signature stripes on its body.
However, the face markings distinguish this animal as a tabby.
3. Spotted – This tabby has spot-like markings all over its coat. Sometimes the spots are large, other times they are small.
4. Patched – The patched tabby often has red and brown patches around its coat and sometimes is referred to as a "tortie."
5. Mackerel – This type of tabby has thin parallel stripes running down its sides, which is how it got its "tiger cat"
nickname.
Resource - animalrescuesite.com
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The Purr-fect Cat Shelter provides care to cats and kittens at the shelter every day, 365 days a year. There’s no
day off in the world of animal rescue! We depend on our dedicated Cat Caregivers to provide care for the
animals every day, twice a day. Other volunteers check our message center for calls many times a day in case
there is a situation that needs immediate attention. It takes coordination and commitment on the part of our
volunteers to provide the physical needs of the shelter. But that’s only one component of a successful animal rescue
organization like The Purr-fect Cat Shelter. We also rely on you, our members and supporters to help us financially. With
your generous donations we are able to give the cats and kittens everything they need while they await their purr-fect
family to come adopt them. Your gifts make the lives of the cats and kittens temporarily in our care wholesome and
comfortable. Our volunteers who care for them daily make sure they are loved and healthy. With combined efforts we
bring homeless cats and loving homes together. Thank you for our support!
Thank you to all our New and Renewing Members
Ann & Edmund Asci, Jr.
Kathleen Bemis
Holly Bennett
Normand & Maria Bergeron
Lewis Bergins
Shirley Borruso
Mary Ann Breen
Jerri Brodeur
Rita Budwey
Janice Bugden
Frank & Catherine Burnham
Carolyn Chodat
John J. Creeden
Donna Marie Cusson
Ron Cutraro
Grant & Kelly Doescher
Gail Eddy
Paula Eliason
Judy Eppley
Carol & Jerry Falk
Lisa & Robert Falotico
Irwin & Jeanne Fireman
Elaine Forziati
Debby & Steve Frohbieter
Helen G. Hamant
Sheila A. Hayes
Karen Jackson
Roxanne Jones
Patricia Kingsbury
Sydney Kirwan
Rose Kissell
Krasko Family
Cheri Leonard
Linda & Michael Leone
Nancy Leutert
Pat Lockhart
Jackie Lubinski
Mahoney Family
Sara Matt
June Maxwell
Sandy McGrath
Joyce & Charles McJunkins
Barbara Melber
Sara Misuraca
Eleanor Moreland
Kathleen Murphy
Vivian Nader
Sally Newton
Carol Niedbala
Anne O’Brien & Don Hoellein
Joyce Olson & Carole Hampson
Rosemarie Paolini
Alfred J. Perry
Chris & Katie Praetsch
Lucinda Rafferty
Leslie Rappaport-Atlas
Pat Rocha
Linda Rooney
Nancy Ross
Jane Sanborn
Theresa Sanborn
Leslie Scherer
Suzanne Senackerib
Christine Shaw
Janice Snow
Lisa & Brad Steinka
Barbara St. John
Robert & Kathleen Streck
Marion Syngay
Kathy & Doug Tarella
Carolyn Tata
Frank & Sherree Tocci
Kris Tyree
Robert & Elisabeth Vallee
Gina & David Westcott
Gary & Wendy Wilson
John & Lisa Wypyszinski
Eileen Youman
Thank you to all who have donated
Cheryl Adams
Elaine Anderson
Karyl Astudillo
Cynthia Avadanian
Robert & Eve Ayling
Margaret Baldassari
Kris & Bob Bemis
Loretta Bigelow
Sharon Blanchard
Dominick Bonanno
Tom Bono
Shirley Borruso
Margaret & Lewis Brackley
Mary Ann Breen
Ann Carmody
Mary Casali & John Moreau
Colin & Sue Cass
Ginny Chang
Susan & Dan Connelly
Wanda Conner
Maurice & Evelyn Croteau
Barbara & Francis Culleton
Ron Cutraro
Connie Dion
Judy Eppley
Susan Ferioli
Jeanne & Irwin Fireman
Robin & Marty Fletcher
Donald & Marianne Flinn
Armand Fontaine
Elaine Forziati
Tye & Angie Fowler
Amanda Bigelow Fresh
Steve & Debby Frohbieter
Ute Gannett
Matey Gannon
Paul & Marilyn Giaquinto
Marilyn Giaquinto
Suzanne Gill
Karen & Erik Glass
Debra Guay
Robert & Donna Haddleton
Carole Hampson & Joyce Olson
Joyce Hanlon
Lisa Hayes
Pauline Heavey
Kathryn Hoban
Marilou Jeffrey
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Paula Johnson
Simon Johnson
Deborah Kane
James & Eileen Kane
Bessie Koshivas
Merle Lalor
Barbara Lawson
Cynthia LeBlanc
Dr. Alan & Meredith Lee
Jerry Leone
Carol Levreault
Judy Libbey
Peg Limbacher
Sharon Littlefield
Judy & Tony Lukacewicz
Susan McAvoy
Carol McNichols
Lawrence & Susan Mudrey
Kathleen Murphy
Walter Nadel
John & Karen Nemeczky
Rosemarie Paolini
Lynne Patton
“Marvin” Payne
Avrom Pfeffer & Debra Geller
Lorri Petinge
Elizabeth Pizzi
Phil & Vicky Prairie
Helen Pratt
Karen Pratt
Diane Quinn
Theresa Quinn
Elaine Renzi
Judy Ross
Kathy Rouille
Michael Schauer
Susan Sievers
Wendy Silvia
Jackie Smith
Michael Sousa
Miriam Steel & Sheldon Goodstein
Antoinette Stockenberg
Betsey Tan
Carol Timmins
Tom Turini
Helen Vincini
Agnes J. Von Szilassy
Sharla Zwirek
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DONATIONS
In memory of “Callie” DiGirolamo
Sandi DiGirolamo
Wanda Conner
Joan Ormon
Elaine Forziati
Judy Bickelman
Nancy Bland
Gert Fowler
Cindy Burns
Matey Gannon
In memory of “Misty” Forziati
Elaine Forziati
Sandi DiGirolamo
In memory of Margaret Peterson:
Mary Geromini
Mary Raelene Laba
Leo & Joyce Baldyga
Marjorie Bender
Melinda Peterson
Joseph & Joan Aresco
Barry & Susan Kassler
Nancy Siegel
Marjorie Hooper
Robert Morrill
Charles Booth
Barbara King
Kendel Joyce
John & Janice Raftery in memory of “Nick” Raftery
Louise & Scott Mullaney in memory of “Tux” & “Oreo”
Bonnie Manning in memory of “Molly”
Maida Stofman in memory of “Muffin”, “Honey”, “Brownie” & “Little Girl”
Herbert & Marilyn Stevens in memory of Virginia Baker and her beloved cat “Penny”
Paula Boutin in memory of “Zack” & “Gloria”
Ronald Bloch & Kathleen Brown in memory of “Mighty Mouse” & “Bink”
Judy Oldfield in memory of “Smokey”
Robin & Tim Tracy in memory of “Harvey” & “Jasmine”
Wayne & Mary Jane Simpson in memory of “Wilma” & “Vinny” Schneider Rainsford
Nancy & Glenn Ross in memory of “Yum Yum”
Keith Gagne in memory of Alyssa Gagne
David & Vicky Wright in memory of Eunice Nesta
Julie & Craig Cygawnoski in honor of Terri Abbate
Susan & Dan Connelly in honor of Corinne & Ernie Kravitz
Brenda MacDonald in honor of Nan Gray
Peter & Mary Ann Violette in honor of Mary Phinney and Cheryl Meserve
Claire & Richard Donovan in honor of Janet Donovan
Paul & Maureen Burns in honor of Cindy Burns
James & Linda Farley in honor of James P. Farley
Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. in honor of Doug Tarella
Ronald Bloch & Kathleen Brown in honor of Marc & Amy DeWitt
In honor of Steve Frobieter’s 60th Birthday:
Dan & Charlotte Krueger
Sean Krueger
Danielle Krueger
A matching gift was received from Houghton Mifflin Publishing in the name of Christine Carbone.
A matching gift was received from Sun Life Financial in the name of Karen Travis.
A matching gift was received from Woodland Partners, LLC in the name of Wendy Silvia.
Donation to the “Molly” & “Hailey” Fund:
Susan Bransfield
Kelly Precious
Frannie Santos donated her commission from sales at a recent Silpada party.
A Volunteer Appreciation Grant was received from WalMart in the name of Dotty Larsen.
Mary Roche, as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award Project, made two cat trees for the cats at the shelter.
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Thank you to the following businesses for their support of The Purr-fect Cat Shelter
Bellingham
Walmart, Hartford Ave.
Homeward Bound Veterinary Service,
116 Mechanic St., Suite 6
Blackstone
On the Level Home Improvements
Brewster
Hayward Reprographics, P.O. Box 172
Franklin
Acorn Animal Hospital, 20 Earl’s Way
Franklin Veterinary Clinic, 430 E. Central St.
Vet Med & Pet Supplies, 365 W. Central St.
Wild Birds Unlimited, 215 Franklin Village Dr.
Medway
Ad-Print, 96 Main St.
Enchanted Fox, 174A Main St.
Estate & Co., 131 Village St.
Especially for Pets, Medway Commons Rt. 109
Galantes Deli and Luncheonette, 320 Village St.
Keystone Liquors, 80 Main St.
Medway Animal Hospital, 66 West St.
Medway Oil & Propane, 37 Broad St.
Medway Village Pizza & Subs, 135 Village St.
Paramount Industries, 42 Milford St.
T.C. Scoops, 100 Main St.
TLC Cleaners, Medway Shopping Center
West Medway Liquors, 175 Main St.
Thank you to
Nick and Sue DiGirolamo
of Hayward Reprographics
for the printing of the Purr-fect Times!
P.O. Box 172, Brewster, MA 02631
508.896.9449
508.632.0292FAX
www.hayward-reprographics.com/
A cat has absolute emotional honesty; human
beings, for one reason or another, may hide their
feelings, but a cat does not.
~Earnest Hemingway
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Mendon
Mendon Animal Clinic, 128 Uxbridge Rd.
Mendon Greenhouse, Route 16
Millis
Elbery Landscape
Main Street Veterinary Hospital, 825 Main St.
Quality Dry Cleaners, 979 Main St.
Uncle Ned’s Fish Factory, 1590 Main St.
Norfolk
Healthy Pet Supply, 158 Main St.
Main Street Hardware & Supply, 156 Main St.
Provo Discount Liquors, Route 1A
Sharon
Sharon Veterinary Clinic, 586 S. Main St.
Sutton
Sutton Animal Hospital, 38 Oakhurst Rd.
Walpole
Norfolk County Veterinary Services, 1342 Main St.
Hill's Food, Shelter & Love Program
At Hill's, supporting shelters' efforts through the Science Diet
Shelter Nutrition Partnership is an important part of their
mission. Like the shelter community, they believe in the
strength of the relationship between people and their pets.
Shelters nurture that relationship through their dedication to
finding good homes for the animals in their care. Hill’s
nurtures it through the highest-quality nutrition.
The Purr-fect Cat Shelter is proud to be part of the Hill's
Food, Shelter & Love Program which gives us the
opportunity to feed a high quality food at a substantial savings.
No amount of time can erase the memory of a good
cat, and no amount of masking tape can ever totally
remove his fur from your couch.
~Leo Dworken
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The Purr-fect Cat Shelter
P.O. Box 548
Medway, MA 02053
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PCS Is a No-Kill, Non-Profit, All Volunteer Organization
Clip Membership Coupon & Return to: PCS, PO Box 548, Medway, MA 02053
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If your company has a Matching Gift Program, you
 $20 GENERAL MEMBER
could double your gift! Ask your Personnel Office for
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