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Spring 2019 Volume 18, Issue 1

709 South 8th St. (Between Gum & Hickory), Fernandina Beach, FL ? 904-321-2267 ? Email: CatsAngels@

ADOPTIONS AND SPAY/NEUTER REPORT *defined as adopting really awesome cats

We are pleased to report that 2018 was pretty *pawesome with adoptions for 2018. This past year, our highlight was finding forever homes for a few of our long-term resident senior cats and adopting over 100 cats through our Adoption Program. Sisters Faith and Hope, Red, Olacai and Paris are now enjoying lounging around in their homes and getting all the love & attention that they deserve. We certainly miss them but very happy that they have a forever home.

Our adoptions just aren't local either. We also had two unique adoptions that landed our kitties residents in other states. Midnight George was transferred to us from a shelter because of his severe medical issue. He needed surgery to repair his ear hematoma. We were able to help Midnight George with his surgery and he recovered just fine. Soon, a family visiting from Texas fell in love with him and decided that he would be a purrfect addition to their family but couldn't take him home until their business travel was over! After many texts and photos were exchanged, Midnight George was still in their hearts. Within a few weeks, Midnight's dream came true. He was adopted and is now a resident of Texas living the life in a classy high-rise apartment.

We would also like to share a story about Tucker. Tucker was young feral kitten living in a colony that was being trapped for TNVR. Tucker was too young and sick to be returned to the field. He suffered from an extremely enlarged belly that resulted from parasite infection. Tucker's belly problem was taken care of and our dedicated volunteers helped Tucker gain confidence to trust humans. Soon, a wonderful lady visiting friends stopped in to shop at our Thrift Store. She met Tucker and fell in love with him. It was a another purrfect match! She wanted to adopt Tucker but lived in Ohio and would be flying back later the next day. She worked vigorously the next few hours making arrangements to fly Tucker back with her. The next morning, she had confirmed that Tucker could fly and was ready to take him.

January 2019 started out on a high note with over 78 cats (and some dogs) going through our low cost Spay/Neuter and TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return to Caregiver) Programs. With kitten season on the way, it's a good start to help keep unwanted litters out of our local shelters.

Halo's 10 Year Age Challenge

1 FEMALE CAT AND HER OFFSPRING

can produce 40,000 cats

in just 7 years.

SPAY AND NEUTER THE RESPONSIBLE

SOLUTION

The Feline Grapevine

Hello everyone, my name is KiKi and I am the senior cat elected to write this article for this newsletter. As you may know, Paris has been adopted and we are so happy for her. She and her new mom spend all day cuddling on the couch. Some of the other kitties are a bit jealous I must say. For this article we all agreed that we would like to know a little more about the new human leader of Cats Angels. Sherry seems like such a nice girl and we love it when she comes into the adoption center with treats. She is a cat's dream come true.

But the other kitties and I wanted to dig a little deeper. Who is the real Sherry Merritt? Well these feline journalists aren't afraid to ask the probing questions. Here is the interview we conducted with this new human person we have claimed as our own.

Saturday, March 23 10 AM to 3 PM Atlantic Recreation Auditorium Fernandina Beach

Where did you grow up? I grew up in Ocilla, Ga. A very small agriculture town in South Georgia.

Did you have lots of pets as a child? Oh Yes!!!! My rescue career started very early in life. I remember my Dad bringing home orphaned animals from farms he visited. I had the chance to raise orphaned goats, ducks, chickens, pigs, and calves. When I was just 5 years old, my parents took me to the "pound" or animal shelter to pick out my first cat and dog. Those shelter visits never left my heart and mind. I knew that I could help made a difference in their lives!!!

What is your educational background? I earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Georgia. I also studied abroad in London, England and Christchurch, NZ. My professional experience includes 9.5 years in shelter management with certifications in animal control and emergency sheltering with FEMA.

What's your favorite part of animal rescue? Being able to make a positive difference in an animal's life.

Who is your favorite kitty @ CAI? I love all the kitties individually but KiKi is my favorite. The way she greets me daily with her little meow that secretly tells me to give her a treat. She just melts my heart on a daily basis.

Admission is FREE and it's a great family event that combines fun and learning about spay/neuter and the respect of all creatures. The Jumpin' Jax Flyball Club will put on several shows and Southeastern Reptile Haven will be there for you to get up close to snakes and other reptiles. Visit with rescue groups, meet furry creatures and talk with retailers about their products. There will be a Kids Corner sponsored by Paw Paws Pet Rescue with face painting and crafts. The Expo Bake Sale features Pastry Chef Noelle Almond and offers her delicious specialty items along with yummy treats from our Cats Angels bakers. Lunch Items and beverages will be served and you can taste our own Morning Mews coffee. The Silent Auction is sponsored by Affordable Transportation and features many one-of-a-kind items at all price points. We have Door Prizes and if you bring 5 lbs of dry pet food, you get a Door Prize ticket. Hope to see you there!



What is your favorite flavor of canned cat food? Hmmmm. Most any Fancy Feast Classic Pate. Well there you have it, the real scoop on a wonderful lady who will be leading us into the future. We hope you enjoy reading the interview as much as we enjoyed putting it together.

KiKi Cat Meeoooowww

Cat Tips:

6 Tips to Control Litter Box Odor

1. Scoop the box daily or more and have a box for each cat 2. Replace the litter at least once a week 3. Replace the litter box once a year 4. Try litter deodorizers 5. Find a brand of litter that smells best to you (and your cat) 6. Keep the litter box in a well-ventilated area

Want to donate items for the cats? These are things we can always put to

good use!

FOOD DONATIONS Purina One Cat or Kitten Dry Food, Fancy Feast or Friskies wet food ? Pate style, Any quality "on sale" dry or wet food CAT SUPPLIES Cat Litter ? clay, clumping or pine, Disposable puppy pads LAUNDRY/CLEANING SUPPLIES Dawn dish washing soap, Laundry detergent `pods' (HE), Dryer Sheets, Bleach ? liquid and spray bottle, White vinegar (gallons), Paper Towels MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES Gift Cards ? Walmart, Grocery Stores, Pet Stores, Staples White Copy Paper, Wide Masking Tape

These items are greatly appreciated and can be brought to the Cats Angels Thrift Store/Adoption Center at

709 S. 8th Street in Fernandina Beach during business hours Monday thru Friday 11 AM to 5 PM Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM

Happy tails

"Bo" short for Bocelli, our Orange and White boy who is blind, took no time at all to snuggle up to a friend in his new "forever" home.

Mouse, our pastel torti kitten, loves to ride in Carla - now known as Mia - looks pretty

the toy grocery cart. Watch out for this

comfortable and relaxed in her new bed and

Secret Shopper.

blanket.

EVERY DOLLAR YOU DONATE IS VERY IMPORTANT Cats Angels receives no government funding.

All of our revenue is raised by private donations, grants and fund raising. The Nassau County Animal Expo, calendar sales, Coins for Kitties and various events throughout the year help bring in much needed money to carry on our Spay/Neuter, TNR and Adoption Programs. These monies help us give the best care possible to all the cats, especially our Adoption Center kitties. Please help us help the cats - donate today!

Community Thanks

The kitties give a shout out to the Yulee Middle School Junior Beta Club and their sponsors Jennifer Reynolds and Erin Voss. They recently surprised us with a generous donation of cat food, treats and toys they collected for Cats Angels.

Raegan Heymann helped Cats Angels by setting up a fruit stand in her neighborhood and selling local citrus fruit. She raised $23.50 and plans on continuing to help! Thank you Raegan ? our kitties appreciate YOU!

Get ready for the 2020 Purrfect Cats of Cats Angels calendar The 2019 calendar - another sellout! The 2020 photo contest entry and deadline dates will be announced in the Summer Issue of the Meowing Messenger newsletter. Horizontal (wide) pictures will be accepted for full page photos, but we will also accept Vertical (tall) pictures for the collage pages. Start snapping those winning photos.

Cats Angels Adoption Center Improvements

Our Adoption Center was closed for several weeks this winter and we took the opportunity to make some much needed renovations. Since we reopened, the cats are enjoying the upgrades that make their life happier and healthier. We're also planning different events for the community so keep watching Facebook for what's upcoming at the Adoption Center!

"Meows and Paws Up" to the Fernandina Beach High School Art Club for helping Cats Angels by collecting dry and canned cat food and cash for our kitties. Many thanks to Mrs. Dodge and the Art Club for your generosity and thoughtfulness. We loved the drawings on the collection box and the cats enjoyed hiding in the box!

Downsizing or Garage Sale leftovers? We accept clean, working items except clothing, computers or old TV's during business hours at Cats Angels Thrift Store.

Donations always appreciated

Halo says,"Aluminum cans help homeless cats"!

A collection bin is in the parking lot at our Thrift Store 709 South 8th Street, Fernandina Beach

SPCA

MAILING ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 16072 Fernandina Beach, Florida 32035

NONPROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID Fernandina Bch., FL

PERMIT NO. 48

CURRENT RESIDENT OR

March 23, 2019 10 AM to 3 PM Atlantic Rec Center FREE ADMISSION - details inside

Amelia Pet Portraits

Realistic paintings of your pets by Janet Michea

904-432-8146



Please mention this ad and 15% of your purchase will be donated to Cats Angels.

Adopt from Cats Angels

Cats Angels Adoption Center is located at 709 S. 8th Street in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island is open Monday through Friday 11 AM - 4 PM and Saturday 11 AM - 4 PM.

Visit or our website to see their pictures and read about Cats Angels kitties waiting for their forever homes.

Fresh roasted and ground selections We have Decaf too!

On Sale at the Animal Expo and at

our Thrift Store Every Sip Helps

Save a Stray

Our Morning Mews Breakfast Blend is a smooth light-bodied coffee freshly roasted and packaged in Florida. Roasts include Breakfast Blend - regular and decaf, Roastmaster's Blend and Frisky Feline French Roast. Purchase a 12 oz. bag for $10 at our Thrift Store.

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