Good Mews February 2021
Just a few feet from a combine harvesting corn, 3 kittens played on the edge of a field! They were tiny kittens, barely weaned from their mom. They were found by a passerby on that country road, just in time. Eyes half matted shut and covered in fleas. Oh, the fleas. Fleas on fleas on fleas. Your donations made it possible to give them the prompt medical care they needed this winter to get healthy, grow, and gain weight. Maize, Bean, and Pumpkin were all adopted shortly after the New Year. Thank you for being there when these 3 little kittens needed help to live their best life. You gave them the medical care they needed to be ready for adoption. G O O D M E W S ! YOU SAVED 3 KITTENS FROM CERTAIN DEATH your donor newsletter from animal outreach of shelby county 910 Revello St., Shelbyville, In 46176; 317-364-4227; www.ShelbyCats.com with only moments to spare February 2021 It took several baths to rid them of the fleas and several cans of food to give them full bellies -- only possible because of your generous gift.
A few more good mews, thanks to you! "Rose is doing good. Our bond Your generosity provided is growing. I give her so all the supplies fosters and good Samaritans needed much attention. I’m really to save bottle babies. glad I adopted her. Thank you Aren't milk mustaches the for giving me a great pet." - best! Kenneth The Tarr family adopted Moose (formerly Midnight). He was solid black, kinda fuzzy, and only 2 months old. But...can you believe how he turned out? "We asked the vet about his hair changing color (we were concerned) and she said it’s not super common to have such a drastic change but it does happen!"
Over 100 feral colonies were warm and safe this winter -- thanks to you! You provided well over 100 shelters to community cats all over Shelby County (and even a few in Marion, Rush, and Bartholomew -- cats don't respect boundaries, am I right!). Mary, a caretaker to several community cats, said, “Thanks, they love the shelters, I put some Your gift meant caretakers catnip and treats out there could take as many shelters too. I was afraid they be as they needed. picky about the straw but no, they love it, thank you so much! There are so many cats in this mobile home park and these guys need fixed for sure, I really appreciate the help." Thank you for keeping community cats safe and warm this winter. After shelter, food is the most important thing cats need to survive the freezing temperatures. Your generosity means Mary can keep an eye on the cats during the harsh weather. This is Mary's view from her bedroom window.
Orphaned kitten Eva needs your help! Only a few days old, Eva mews loudly beneath a porch. Despite her cries, her mother is nowhere to be found. To prepare foster families and Without help, her chance of to train and support foster survival is slim to none. volunteers takes extra time and lots of supplies. Eva will need around-the-clock care by a volunteer foster Kittens also need costly family this Spring when kitten veterinary care to ensure season starts. their healthy growth and development. n If foster families don't have access to the necessary Saving these lives isn’t easy supplies and support, Eva will and it isn’t cheap. But I know not survive. you agree that she's worth it. 8 5 . 4 3 $ a t s e u v j a s s t o . s t e o f c k i e l Your gift today will save Eva and so t e I w s ' r n e e p t t many other orphaned kittens this Spring. i k