Alleycat AdvoCats: December 2005

Alleycat AdvoCats

Alleycat AdvoCats is a Somerville based group of residents concerned about the growing feral (wild) cat population in our neighborhoods. We have identified 600+ feral cats in need of neutering in Somerville. The City of Somerville does not deal with feral cat complaints or the sharp increase in feral kitten births. We are filling this critical gap until the City steps up to its responsibility. See our website at www.alleycatadvocats.com for full contact information.

Sunday, December 04, 2005

Make a Donation to Alleycat AdvoCats Now!

As our second year of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) comes to a close, Alleycat AdvoCats wants to thank you all for your continued support!

To date, Alleycat AdvoCats has worked with neighborhood residents and community partners to humanely trap, neuter, vaccinate and shelter 330 unowned cats--finding quality homes for 155 of them identified as kittens or adoptable strays. The remaining feral (wild) cats that could not be socialized have been provided with stable shelter and feeding/watering stations as needed.

We hope you will consider making a donation to Alleycat AdvoCats in order to help us continue our TNR efforts. We are an all-volunteer organization so every dollar goes directly to supporting our TNR work in neighborhoods.

You can visit our website at http://www.alleycatadvocats.com
to read more about our TNR work. Credit card donations via PayPal can be made securely on our website at http://www.alleycatadvocats.com/donations.html

Thank you so much all you do to support our furry friends and have a very Happy Holiday!

What does your donation pay for?
$35 Foster Care Kit
Includes grooming supplies, toys and routine medicines for kittens and strays being readied for adoption
$50 Colony Set-Up
Includes insulated all-weather shelter and feeding/watering station
$60 Feral Cat TNR
Includes spay/neuter/vaccination and mini-exam for a feral cat
$100 Kitten/Stray Rescue
Includes medical treatment, spay/neuter/vaccination and adoption to a good home for a kitten or stray
$250 Colony Support—1 Year
Includes shelter, food and medical care for a colony for one year

How Else Can You Contribute to Alleycat AdvoCats?
There are a number of ways you can help feral cats in Somerville!

Donate Books
Alleycat AdvoCats sells used books online as a core fundraising strategy. We accept non-fiction, recent textbooks, rare/out of print books in excellent condition, cookbooks and book of poetry. We are currently overstocked on fiction paperbacks and hardcovers, and children's books. We cannot accept books with torn covers, water damage or that smell unpleasant (smokey, mildewy or basement-musty).
Please drop off your donation in the front covered foyer at:
360 Washington Street, Suite 1
Somerville, MA
02143

Donate Your Time
There are a number of interesting volunteer opportunities at Alleycat AdvoCats. Currently, we have volunteers working on: TNR Managment, Advocacy, Fundraising, Community Relations, Developing a Cat Foster Network, and more!
Contact Lisa at (617) 718-0229 to learn more! (This is a shared line, so please leave a voicemail and a volunteer from Alleycat AdvoCats will return your call.

Donate Items
We are always in need of the following: cat food, litter, towels, blankets, pillow cases, straw, cat carriers, cat toys and other cat items for foster care.

LOST CAT "Kippy" or "Good Boy" from Ball Square Area FOUND on SUN. Dec. 11!

Kippy is an indoor only cat who has never been outside. He escaped from Lisa and Jen's house at 221 Willow Avenue, a few blocks from Ball Square, on the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 6th.

Name: Kippy (also answers to "Good Boy")

Description:
--tuxedo-colored with white spot on face, white belly, white paws, and white whiskers
--very shiny coat
--very friendly, but isn't too verbal
--about 12 lbs
--less than a year old.

Please call Lisa at (617) 792-3148 or Jen at (508)308-4592 if you see Kippy. They are offering a reward for his safe return.

Note: A neighbor about 2 blocks away found Kippy under her porch and remembered the flyer--she immediately called Jen and Lisa and Kippy is back safe and sound at home!

Saturday, December 03, 2005

LOST CAT "Austin" from Teal Square Area FOUND on SUNDAY, DEC. 4

Missing since Dec.1 from 79 Newbury Street, Somerville. FOUND on SUNDAY, DEC. 4
Name: Austin
Description:
Austin is a black/grey/brown tiger with a white chest/chin and white feet. He is a 2 year old neutered male. Austin left wearing a blue camoflage collar with tags (Name, address and phone number), but may have lost it. He has an earchip with information as well.

Please call Jess with any info if you have seen Austin (508)360-5087

Note: A neighbor noticed Jess' posters up and said she had just seen Austin. Jess was able to run to the area and call him--and they were reunited. Another happy ending!