CCQ Spring 2023

SPRING 2023

CAT CARE QUARTERLY ENRICHING LIVES OF PEOPLE AND CATS WE ARE NON-DISCRIMINATORY IN OUR LOVE OF CATS

UPCOMING EVENTS - 1 WHERE ARE THEY NOW? - 4

VOLUNTEERING AT CCS - 3 KIDDIE CORNER- 5

TAILS OF THE PAINTED CATS - 7

GIFTS MADE WITH LOVE - 8

Cat Care Quarterly The official newsletter of Cat Care Society, published each season of the year.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EC Michaels DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY Ashleigh Leader DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT Amanda Huggett VOLUNTEER & EVENTS MANAGER Mandy Babb SHELTER MANAGERS Lindsay Hoffman & Jet Stoner ART DIRECTOR Jane Dorsey MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Ariana Jenks BOOKKEEPER Jennifer Shannon BOARD OF DIRECTORS Cindy Adams; Willow Arnold; Mark Colsman (chair); Ken Dobrovolny; Stephanie Gilmore; Kay Higgins; Kathy McChesney; Kim Miller; Suzannah Sage; Lisa VanRaemdonck

UPCOMING EVENTS MAY 1-31

MAY 27

TAILS OF THE PAINTED CATS

SEMINAR: ASK A CAT TRAINER

Our painted ceramic cats will be on display at the Hub in Lakewood through May.

Cat behaviorist and trainer Billie Reynolds hosts a free Q&A at the shelter from 10 to noon to answer any cat questions!

JUNE 3

JUNE 24-25

EDGEWATER PRIDE PARADE

DENVER PRIDE FEST

Catch the CCS float at the Edgewater Pride Parade, starting at the Edgewater Elementary School at 10:30.

JUNE 24 SEMINAR: BOND WITH YOUR CATS 10 a.m.: Learn to understand your cat's behavior and create an environment that will strengthen your bond.

Visit our booth at the Denver Pride Fest at Civic Center Park and snag some custom CCS merch!

JULY 29 CAT FEST CO SPRINGS Swing on out to the Colorado Springs Event Center from 10 to 5 and find the CCS booth!

FOLLOW CCS ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR UPDATES ON ALL UPCOMING EVENTS!

Our Mission Statement

Cat Care Society

@catcaresociety

Cat Care Society

@catcaresociety

@catcaresociety

Cat Care Society operates a cage-free shelter for homeless and abused cats that provides adoption, counseling, humane education, and community outreach services to enrich the lives of people and cats.

1

SPRING 2023

LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Cat Care Society is as busy as ever, and I am so excited to share just a few updates with you here.

Some of you reading this may have received a survey recently, which went out to a randomly selected portion of the community and CCS supporters. The anonymous feedback you provided in that survey is providing crucial input for our upcoming strategic plan. We listened and are working hard on implementing more structure and some new changes to make sure that we are serving our community – and our cats – the best way possible.

As we wrap up our current fiscal year, which ends June 30, we have seen so many cats adopted into new homes (in fact, just so far this year, we're already over the total from last fiscal year!) and other shelter successes, we have even higher hopes for the future. We'll share more statistics with you in the next edition of this newsletter.

As we look ahead, we are invigorated to unveil a refreshed mission statement, strategic goals, and initiatives to further engage our community and get more cats placed in homes. We are working as a team to streamline our operational processes and incorporate more structure into our hiring, staffing and culture.

We recently hired a new veterinary services manager to ensure that CCS cats receive the highest quality of care. And our new director of communications is working on several projects that will be unveiled soon. I can't wait to continue building upon the history and legacy that is Cat Care Society.

EC Michaels, Executive Director

HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT CAT CARE SOCIETY? 1. Shop our wishlists: Browse our Amazon or Chewy wishlists and have supplies sent directly to our shelter.

2. Send supplies: Want to donate new or gently used cat items? We will happily take them! Bring a few items in or organize a supply donation drive.

3. Donate money: Send cash, check, or online donation and help fill the gap where AmazonSmile once provided us critical financial support. You can support us one-time or set up monthly donations!

4. King Soopers Community Rewards: Link your King Soopers card to CCS, and a portion of your transactions will be donated to us at no added cost to you.

5. Business philanthropy: Ask your employer about matching donations and corporate sponsorships.

6. Legacy giving: Establish a legacy that will last generations with our Nine Lives Legacy Program, and include Cat Care Society in your estate planning.

7. Donate your car: Instead of selling, trading or storing your vehicle, make a donation and receive a tax deduction.

8. Sponsor a cat: Can't have a cat but want to help one find a home? You can help someone who needs assistance with the adoption costs by sponsoring their adoption fee.

For even more, visit us online at www.catcaresociety.org/ways-to-give.

SHOP FOR OUR CAUSE!

Cheshire Cat & Friends

SPRING 2023

amzn.to/3zHJDj6 Octopuss

chewy.com/g/animal-shelters-and-rescues and search "Cat Care Society"

2

Want to donate? Make a one-time donation or schedule a recurring monthly donation by scanning the QR code or by visiting catcaresociety.org and clicking the Donate button

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM UPDATES Volunteers are the backbone of Cat Care Society, providing invaluable support to our daily operations and care for cats while engaging the greater community. Without the help of our nearly 200 volunteers, we simply couldn’t have the impact that we do. We are so grateful for every single person that has helped us throughout our 40-year history.

The volunteer program here has been strong for years, though COVID brought about some changes to the positions available to those giving their time. As our organization continues to evolve and adapt, we are excited to share a few updates to the volunteer program.

While most of the volunteer roles in the past have centered around hands-on caring for the cats and assisting at events, we have been working hard at finding new ways to engage volunteers and provide much-needed relief to our shelter staff. Some of these roles will leverage volunteers’ time to serve as adoptions assistants, lobby attendants, phone support to check in with adopters, and offer professional skills. We now have a street team helping to help raise awareness of CCS, hanging posters around town and arranging fundraisers. We are also looking for a street team for our Catty Hour events to help recruit both host destinations and attendees, and raise further awareness.

Interested volunteers can also expect a new streamlined application process. Now, there will be set dates where applications are open for two weeks every other month, which allows time for onboarding and ensures volunteers start in groups, with tasks and staff ready to welcome them.

VOLUNTEERING AT CAT CARE SOCIETY AND EMPLOYER MATCHING

BY ERIN ELLEBRACHT As a longtime volunteer at Cat Care Society, I was excited to learn about employer matching. Volunteering at CCS is wonderful for me because it combines my love of cats and helping the community, with flexible and varying opportunities to support CCS' needs. They have many different volunteer jobs to choose from. I enjoy working events to spread awareness about CCS, and delivering for the Nibbles 'n' Kibbles program. I have also served as an adoption assistant and nursing home visitor in the past.

These are just some of the opportunities available. They always need folks to socialize with the cats, and what could be more fun?!

Employer matching is just an added benefit of my time spent volunteering at CCS. By reporting my volunteer hours to my employer, they are able to send a small grant each year to help CCS financially. In my case, after I reach 20 hours of volunteering at CCS and record them, my employer automatically sends the grant to CCS in my name. Many employers offer this type of benefit, so if you want to help the cats by volunteering, don’t forget to check if your employer also offers this great program!

All new volunteers will also now go through formal trainings for cat handling and behavior and receive an updated handbook detailing rules and guidelines, plus individualized training for their role. We believe this will provide additional support for volunteers and set them up for success.

Do you work for a company that encourages philanthropic giving? Employers understand the importance of giving and, more importantly, understand that their employees care about the impact they can have in their community.

Because of this, many employers offer a matching incentive and will double – sometimes triple – your donation!

If you’re interested in volunteering, applications will be open from June 1-15 at www.catcaresociety.org/how-to-help.

Reach out to our Director of Philanthropy Ashleigh Leader at aleader@catcaresociety.org to learn more.

Sign up for the Cat Care Society bi-weekly Mewsletter at catcaresociety.org/publications to be the first to know about upcoming events and shelter news!

3

SPRING 2023

Shop Meow Mart Online at www.catcaresocietymeowmart.square.site

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? -LUCCAWe are always thrilled when some of the longer stay cats at the shelter find their forever homes, and one cat who certainly put in her time was none other than Lucca, aka Regina George. Lucca came into our care in August 2020, and in March 2023, finally found her human.

While at CCS, Lucca claimed her space at the front desk.

Despite her disdain for other cats, (and even people), she didn't mind letting the public know that this was her domain.

Lucca was in a foster home from one of our board members for a time, and when she returned to the shelter, staff thought it would be best to give Lucca her own space to reign freely, without the worry of anyone else bothering her. The idea to nickname her Regina George (from the popular movie Mean Girls) came when CCS staff held their weekly "Length of Stay" meeting, where they discuss tactics on getting CCS' longest-staying cats adopted. The character Regina is the queen of her school, charming people into doing whatever she wants, and isn't afraid to tell it like it is.

Not long after, an adopter came into the shelter looking for a cat just like Regina. Her new owner Rachel shared this update: "The adoption process was super quick and easy. I knew I wanted an older cat or one that had been at the shelter for a while, and [the adoptions staff] knew just the cat for me.

"Regina made herself at home in the first 30 minutes. She explored my apartment and was hopping on counters immediately! She loves chicken-flavored treats and cheese, being a troublemaker, drinking water straight from the faucet, sunbathing on her tower or window perch, laying in her bed or on my desk while I work, laying on my lap or the ottoman as we watch TV, and stealing my food when I’m not looking!

"You can pet her head, but she is not the biggest fan of being picked up. I get her to play for about 20 seconds, but she gets over that quickly. It takes her a bit to warm up to new people, but then she will cuddle with you all night long! She seems happy, and I’m so glad I adopted her!"

MEET OSCAR Hi friends, I'm Oscar!

I'm the SWEETEST senior gentleman ever. I love to be pet on my chin and behind my ears and will purr almost immediately while laying on your lap! Although I'm a senior, I'm not ready to retire from my biscuit making business, because I'm the best baker in town! Gotta keep those customers happy, you know?

I love to to sit near a window where I can watch all the exciting things happening in the world outside. I'm also very good at catching the butterflies on those automatic rotating cat toys. During my time in foster, my foster parent reported that I love snuggling in bed, playing with my laser pointer toy and sitting on top of my big cat tree!

While I don't enjoy other cats, I do tolerate them if they are in my space.

Update as of May 1, 2023: Oscar was recently brought home thanks to our Foster to Adopt (FTA) program. This program allows adopters to "foster" a cat for a period of time with the intention of adopting them. While in the program, cats receive medical treatment from our veterinary staff until they are ready to be officially adopted. The FTA program helps get cats out of the shelter environment faster, giving us the space to take in more cats that need our help!

BYNX

DENNIS

ZARA

GORDON

GARFIELD

BIG RED

WHAT IS THE LONELY HEARTS CLUB?

LUCCA IN HER NEW HOME

SPRING 2023

Lonely Hearts Club members are cats who are older, not as eye-catching, have specific medical needs, or just haven’t found their right family yet. They may have been overlooked in the past, but we believe they can bring so much love to your life!

4

Kiddie Corner

Fun for the whole family! Enjoy cat-themed games and kitties to color!

Can you count the numbers as you create the cat?

5

SPRING 2023

Kiddie Corner

SPRING 2023

6

ASK THE CATS Dear Cat Expert, What does it mean when my cat's tail looks like a question mark?

A curved, upright tail on a cat most often means that your feline friend is feelin' frisky and wants to play! If you can, grab your pet's favorite toy and engage in some fun playtime for a happy cat.

TAILS OF THE PAINTED CATS

Happy tails!

Got a question you want answered?

Email it to socialmedia@catcaresociety.org.

-UPDATE-

Join us at the Lakewood Arts Center in their new location at The Hub, 6501 West Colfax Ave., for the first public showing of the Tails of the Painted Cats artwork. Thirty hand-painted cats and dogs will be exhibited there for the month of May. After that, they will be featured in the lobby and mezzanine at the Lakewood Cultural Center through mid-August.

Participating artists this year are Melissa Barbee, Chelsea Mattos, Erin Cheney, Sarah Derosier, Jane Dorsey, Kimberley Gray, Sally Grum, Kathee Jones, Joan Kaufman, Haley Knowles, Frances Listou, Wendy Luck, Jenai, Marsolek, Carmen Mayta, Jackie McFarland, Jill McFarland, Jamie McWhirt, Sherri Moore, Lauri Muhonen, Juliette Orr, Samantha Pascavis, Amanda Salazar, Valerie Savarie, Chris Schranck, Laura Scott, Jake Snow, Amy Spangler, Marla Stauth and Kenton Wizard.

PLANNING YOUR ESTATE -PAST SEMINAR-

Thank you to Erica Johnson, attorney with Ambler Keenan Mitchell Johnson, for presenting an informative seminar on April 8 about estate planning with your pets in mind. CCS cat Selina made sure the chairs were secure before attendees arrived!

Want to attend the next free estate planning seminar? We'll be hosting it again in September, so stay tuned!

The gala will be held September 16, 2023, at Baldoria on the Water Event Center in Lakewood. In addition to the dinner and live auction, we will feature silent auction tables with feline-themed pottery, jewelry, wine, and our famous hand painted “Flat Cat” canvases.

Tickets go on sale in June with early bird prices through July.

For more information about the event, contact Jane Dorsey at jdorsey@catcaresociety.org or 303-907-6773.

WORKPLACE GIVING

www.cshares.org or call 303-239-9680

7

Check with your employer to see if they accommodate payroll deductions or if they participate in Community Shares of Colorado. Cat Care Society has been a member of the organization of Community Shares of Colorado since 1997.

CCS participates in the Combined Federal Campaign annually, as a Community Shares member organization.

SPRING 2023

GIFTS MADE WITH LOVE: OCTOBER 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2022 Many thanks to everyone who has made donations in honor of or in memory of someone special!

Gifts not listed here will be credited in the next issue of CCQ. Please send corrections or questions to Ashleigh Leader at aleader@catcaresociety.org.

FROM

IN HONOR OF FROM

Nicole Adante.............................................................Tiffany Joy Anderson..............................................................BoBo Lynette Arguello...............................................................Jet Rachel Bailey.......................................Stephanie Gilmore Carol Becht....................................................................Lexxi Andy Becker..................................................................Pinto Judith Birnbaum..................Karen Rhoades - Jack (cat) Carol Blair..............Kevin, Sundance, & all diabetic cats Chris Borchers...........................................all the cat lovers Rodman and Patricia Brewster...............Chai & Mocha Megan Burd...........................................................Mojo Cat Brendan & Stephanie Carlton.....All the Cat Care Society staff Susan Carrick...............................................................Skye Shirley Cervene......................Jane and Dennis Froman Vanessa Chambless........................................Alexander Rose Chavez.......................................Consuelo Chavez Gail Condon...........................Mr. & Mrs. Stanly Godbold Helen Condron..........................................................Jasper Kelly Crowe......................................Benvolio, aka Benny Jeanne Cummings......................................Becky Steele Kimberly Curley..............................................Janet Curley Jill Damman...............................................................Noodle Melissa Daniels...................Janie Heil and Kelly Daniels Leonard and Clementina Davis.............................Delphi Jennifer Donnell........................................Maggie Donnel Valerie Edgren.............................................Eileen Edgren Dawn Eldridge..........................................................Marvell Erin Ellebracht........Cookie, Harley & CCS junior board Renee Emeson.............................................Suellen Scott Zabeth Farr.................................................................the jarf Monica Flaim.................................................Monica Flaim William and Susan Fox............................Tinkerbelle Fox Christie Frechette...All of the cats I've loved at Cat Cares Audrey Fulton........................................................Sapphire Maiorani-Stuart Fund....Our beautiful mom, Barb Stuart Tish Gance........................Tammy Fey, Bailey, Charley, Squeaker, and most of all, Vega Patricia George.............................................Robin Wright Philip (Alex) Goiran.....................................Petunia Landu Cheryl Graves.....................................Hermonie & Olson Sherry Gunnell....................................................Mira Luna George Hammond................Emery and Robin Dorsey Kimberly Hardin.................Nicholas kitty (aka- Knickers) Gary and Kristin Hathaway.......Mr. Pibbets & Tempest Jane Hedlund........................................................Maverick Robert Heiberger...................................................Timmey John Henry....................................Jacinda & Dustin Peitz Kathleen Heymans.......................................Zoe Williams Keith and Kellie Hicks...................................................Leo Jeanne Hoffmann............................................Iilyse Merite Jackie Hoke & Mr. David Gitelman...............Ted, Toby, China, Autumn, Summer Jackie Hoke & Mr. David Gitelman......................all cats Jan Horney...................................................................Glory Earle Howell.........................All the animal foster parents Holly Huyck.....................................................Puma & Ariel Maura Ivey................................................Trooper & Rosie Susan Jiron-Garcia......................................................Lucy Emily Kallina............................................................Tiffiny K. Johnathan Kastner...................................Nancy Schmidt Susan Kauffman..........................................Laurie Weber

SPRING 2023

IN HONOR OF FROM

Mae Keller.....................................O'Kelly and Colleen Joel Klein..........................................Storm E Cat Klein James and Barbara Klein...................................Sassy Susanne Kobs...............................................Ken Kobs Loretta Koehler...................................................K'lesha Sharon Kyle..........................................................Henry Athena Lansing.........Volunteer Charlene Orr Webb Jeffrey Larson...........................................Robin Wright Jean & Terry Laverty.........................Ken Dobrovolny Carol Lemias...........................................................Cory John Lindsay...............................................Gloria Byrd Joan Lund.............................................Phyllis Mcguire Rita Lusk..................................Susanne & Alice Foley Dennis Mager..................................Glen Wright Fritts Trevor Alyn and Sarah Makarechian.....Mr. Hassan Makarechian and the Makarechian family Susan J McCaffery & Lawrence Mangum...Pumpkin Jo Ann Maxner..............................................CCS cats Kim Medsker.............................Betty White's birthday Elizabeth Merritts.........................................Linda Flom Gwen Miller.............................................................Toby Chrys A Synstegard & Rob Miller.............Koontucky Blue Wolf Moon Barbara Millman........................................Joan Ogner David Mitchem........................................Jessica Quirk Katrina Mitschke......................................................Papi Abigail Moses......................................Michael Werner Sylvia Motazedi.......................................................Mae Susan Murray.........................................................Zeus Tzeyu Ng...............................................................Messi Trang Nguyen.........................................................Kitty Dianne Wood-Nicoletti & Stanley Nicoletti..........Alex Mary Olson.........................................................Maggie Christine (Chris) Orr................................Katherine Orr Joanne Ott......................................Chewy and Lenny Suzanne Paisley..........................................Matt & Jen Christopher Peryam.............Archie and Baby Rajah Elisabeth Pettett.....................Cyrus LaRoche & Gus Aimee Polom..........Snowy, Misty, Sparkie, Twinkie, Oomie, Tails, Nemo, Willobee, Sabrina, Zoey, Tigger, Winnie, and Mittens Marina Pugacheva........................Timofey & Filimon Jelena Raguz.....................................................Waffles Carolyn Randall..................................................Buddy Sally Rehner..........Suellen Scott, Jane Dorsey, staff & volunteers, former and current, and cats everywhere Pamala Richardson..................................Gym Socks Sheila Rink..............................................................Clive Elizabeth Sanger..............................Kimberly Gagnet Phyllis Saphra..................................Rachelle Naishtut Allison Schaub-DiRosa...................Melanie Meehan Linell Schroeder.............................Georgia Anderson Diane Schwab..............................Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald Elizabeth "Betsy" Schwarm Glesner.................Clara Kristine Scott........................................Neika & Kismet Nick Severn........................................Dana Stansbury Mike and Twila Shyrock....................................Cubby Kathleen Smith.................................Kevan O'Connell Linda Spray.............................................................Minx Marion Steward................................................Puddles Greg Stone............................................Barbara Stone

IN HONOR OF

Jet Stoner.....................................................................Waffles Cheri Talbot....................................................Elthea Florman Lisa Tennyson................................................Minnie & Daisy Barbara Thompson..........................................Leroy and Bill Bob and Joan Tinnin...................................................Sophie James Tyler Jr................................................................Zuess James Tyler Jr............................................................Neeshia Greg Urciolo.........................................................................Lily Evie Verderber................................................................Olivia Laura Waligorski...............................................Ollie and Fee Amy Ward-Bailey....................................Charlie and Miguel Jeffrey and Angie Waters.....................................Binky Boo Karen Weismeyer................................................All the cats Malcolm Weiss...........................................Carolyn J. Weiss Lawrence Wiberg............................................................Katie Lori Wilson............Saoirse, Surya, Aria, Jeté and Gremlin Blake Windeler.............the wonderful cats and volunteers of Cat Care Society William Woodsmall.......................................................Brikka John Woodward..........................................................Sophie Karen G Yankus...........To all the cats we've loved before Jo Elen Zgut........................................Tuxedo & Sweet Pea Yahoo ..........................................................................Hannah

FROM

IN MEMORY OF

Jalisca Abcede..........................................Solana & Sombra Steve Adams................................................................Homer Donna Albin...........................................Richard "Rick" Albin Henry and Heidi Ammons...........Doc, Dizzy, and Mambo Patricia Anderson.....................Jasper Edmund Anderson Sandra Arkin.......................................Shimshon Gladstone Karen Baklouti.................................................................Bond Jim and Stephanie Ball.................Ashley and Noko Marie William & Sheri Barr........................Morty, Arnie & Chuckie Thomas and Kellie Battaglia......................Oscar the Great Lisa Beckler Andersen...................................................Ruby Douglas Beeman.......................................................Sweetie Hayle Bell..............................................................Niels Morck Richard Bennett...............................................Sonja Bennett Len and Yvonne Berg...................................................Spatz Barbara Bessesen..........................Velvet, Bongo, & Peter Rob and Roxann Bilger...............Greta, Katie & Lilly Bilger Jane Blankenbuehler.......................................Gracie & Zoe Carol Bloxsom..........................................................Baby Cat Linda Boswell-Butler........................................Molly Boswell Phyllis Bourassa...........................................Coco & Franny Patricia (Pat) Bresson................................................Caspurr Kristy Brink......................................................Denise Aranda Jeanine Buben................................................Tiger & Sasha Julia Bucher..........................................Spooky and Tweetie Barbara Burke...................................................Pat Gaudette Robert Burke................................................................Blackie N. Scott Burkhardt........................................................Bubba Susan Calhoun-Stuber..................Ginger, Ashley, Tiffany, Crystal, Jasmine & Jasper Jim Campbell.........................Ginger Campbell and Baxter Tony Carlton...........................................Sandra Lee Carlton Tony Carlton..............................................Sandra L. Carlton Kathleen J Carr.................................................................Ivan Susan Cass...................................................Barbara Crowe Jen Cavallaro................................................................Cotton

8

GIFTS MADE WITH LOVE: OCTOBER 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2022 Many thanks to everyone who has made donations in honor of or in memory of someone special!

Gifts not listed here will be credited in the next issue of CCQ. Please send corrections or questions to Ashleigh Leader at aleader@catcaresociety.org.

FROM

IN MEMORY OF FROM

S. Chacon..............................................Benny and Grady Dennis Champagne................................................Norton Connie Chrane..........................................................Simon Patricia Chrisco..............Sunny beloved friend of Jamie Kirsten Christensen.................................................Einstein Carolyn Clark...........................Lucy, Clementine & Pearl Diana Collins..................................................................Cleo Jessica Comerata......................................Dr. Jiafu Wang Helen Condron.................................................Bill Davis Jr Susan "Sue" Corbeil.................................................Penny Patricia Corbetta.........................................Mary C. Eberle Mona Cordero...............................Tortilla and Lambchop William Cox.....................................................................Lexi Steve and Suzanne Crase....................................Mingus Marsha Crest..........................................................Alan Hull Marsha Crest........................................................Bella Blue Barbara Curtis.........................................................Patches Claudia Czajkowski...........................Claudia Czajkowski Mark Daeke..........................................................Sebastian Virginia Damsgaard.....................................................Riley Michelle Davis..............................................................Julius Marla Davis...................................................................Molly Jennifer de Gortari.........................................................Edie Nancy DeGraff...........................................................Baxter Michelle Desloge..........................................................Jade Elizabeth Deville.................................................Nips & Tux Carol Deyo...................................................................Persia Anthony DiManna.....................................................Penny Jon and Terre Donaldson...........................................Jake Jack and Nickie Donnell.........................................Cruiser Marla Doughty................................................Karen Grant Zoe Driver......................................................Jane Steward Dayna Drown.................................................Karla Snyder Diane Dunn.......................................................Mr Whitney Denise Dye........................................................Jeffrey Dye Elizabeth Dymkowski.....................................Lala & Amy William Eberle.............................................Mary C. Eberle Carol Elfring............................................................Muggins Barbara Engle................Jeremiah, Gizmo and Ophelia Margo Esterdahl...................................Linda Ackerschott Meredith Ettenberg...............................Jackie Moorhead Michelle Farrell..................................................Molly Farrell Darryl and Lana Farrington......................Bandit & Angel Mark Hassig & EJ Fiala...........................................Emmy Lee and Theresa FIschel..........................................Macy Christina Fischer........................................................Delilah Paula Fischer..........................................................Shadow Lisa Fitch..................................................................Dolly Girl Janet Fletcher...............................................Edmond & Ty Gail Franklin..............................................Callie & Friendly Rachelle Freelove.....................................Portia Freelove Thomas Frerichs...................................Hamlet & Ophelia Crystal Fritts........................................Linda Marie Clough Walter Fullerton...........................................Paula Fullerton Barbara Fulton........................................................Seamus Maiorani-Stuart Fund....Our beautiful mom Barb Stuart Jodeen Garcia..........................................................Squidgy Yautra Aspen Gay...................Cache, Oliver & Finnigan Yautra Aspen Gay......................................................Cache David and Dana Gengenbach..................................Julius Jody Georgeson..................Linda Maxwell & Jim Fairley

9

IN MEMORY OF FROM

Debbie Giannuzzi...........................Marilyn Giannuzzi Shirley Giauque..........Mr. Bigglesworth aka "Biggie" Thomas Giles..............................................Daisy Giles Erik and Stephanie Gilmore...............................Osker Brian Giulieri..........................................................Lappy Robert and Penny Graham.................Gizmo & Kelly Kathy Elbinger and Mike Grazi......................Mischief Maggie Grenvik...................................................Penny Sharon Hall.................................................Anne Farrar Judith Halverson...............................All my loved cats Karen Hamel..................................Dakota & Chevelle June Hansen........................................................Micah Holly Harrison....................All of the cats I have loved Tony and Tasha Heatherton............Dr. Kirpal Singh Laura Hedlin............................................Crystal Krenik Jane Hedlund..................................................Maverick Eric and Rebecca Hendee...............................Mocha Patricia Hill.............................."Einstein" [Christensen] Esther Hoff................................................Eric Sherrow Nancy Hoing..................................Stacie Rasmussen Anne Holman....................................Pip & Didgeridoo Donald & Charlene Holt........................................Tom Susan Hopkins......................................Chelsea Rose Darlene Howell....................................Kittyboy Howell Catherine Howell...........................................Kitty Gray April Hrenya-Wood.........................................Maverick Richard A Husband...............................Paul Schuster Nancy Iversen.....................................Max & Princess Ellen Jamra........................................Mercury & PoPo Barbara Johnson................................................Wilson Dorothy Johnson....MopsaKachina, Desiree & Jasmine Pamela Kaiser.................................Bailey and Simon Shannon Kaufman.............................................Salem Jacqueline Keller.............Chuck and Louise Walden Lynn Kernan.................................Christopher Kernan Dorothy Kerr..............................................Dorothy Kerr Dorothy Kerr........................................................Jasper Marcia Ketchum....................Nancy Ketchum-Marks Shaun Kettunen..................................................Tigger Scott Kimball............................Rocky and Sasquatch Trish Kissler.............................................................Calie David Zalubowski & Judi Kohler..............Judy Bauer Teresa Kolb..............Bigfoot, Snickers, Lacy, Honey, Ittybit, Zrza, Wilson Susan Kolwicz...........................................Mary Eberle Adrien Kordas...................................................Esteban Bob Kostelecky...................................Lise Kostelecky George and Judy Kostur......................................Molly Melissa Kovac.........................Kitty Dallazia Simpson Jodie Kranz............................................................Julius Patricia Kyne..........................................................Cisco Barbara LaGuardia................................Bocchi & Max Jan Laitos.................................Scout the Wonder Cat Pat Laporta.........................................................Aristotle Valerie Lavay-Borris.........................Luna and Sasha Meredith Lazaroff...................................Ruby Lazaroff Kathy Lenahan..................................................Chester Virginia Letts....................................................Poo Bear Patrick and Cindy Liles...........Beau, Replay, Buddy, Sunshine, Tippy and Fuzzball Alfred and Sally Litwak............................................Ellie

IN MEMORY OF

Sheila Long.......................................................Daryl Carlson Claire Long......................................................Peggy Hubbell Ann Ludvigsen.................................................Terry Baldwin Mary Ann Lueckel........................................Nancy K Welch Jenelle Lund.........................................................Morris Lund Richard and Jennifer Lyon....................Thomasina & Meg James & Dianna Lyons....Sydney, Kit Carson, & Beejers Carolyn Malaby............................................Jack Thompson Leah Marie.........................................................................Silky Arlus Joan Martin..............................................DeLila Martin Nicole Martinez.........................................Toby Gypsy Cody Mary Matey..........Shadow, Snickers, Hershey & Keesha Douglas Maul................................................................Simba Joan Mauro...............................................Karla Rae Snyder Jeff May..............................................Chiang Mai and Slash Michelle McAdams.......................................................Louise Deborah McKenzie.........................................Donna Wilbur Catherine Mendoza.........................................................Cleo Gail Mesplay...............................................................Sappho Joan Mickels..................................................................Tigger Carol Mikesh...............................................Smidgen Mikesh Chrys A Synstegard and Mr. Rob Miller.............Red Skye W. E. Greenberg and B. A. Moore.............Piper & Syntax Ariel D Morales and Ms. Cynthia Morales............Teaguer Victoria Cicala and Jason Morales........................Grayson Mary Lisa Morrison...........................Gary James Morrison Alys Moubry........................................................Alys Moubry Tracy Naugle...............................................................Gunnar Gary Olsen.....................................................Ondine & Lynx Debbie O'Reilly..................................................Mary Daniels Christine (Chris) Orr....................................................Tootsie Charlene Orr.......................................Katherine J. Orr, R.N. Sandra Osborn............................................Blossom (Crest) Karen and Chris Ostrowski.................All my foster failures Karen Pedersen.........................................................Barbara Vicki Garcia and Tammy Pelton............................Star Star Mark Peters.........................................Mark Eugene Peters Joann Pettinicchio.................................Brian Wayne Mann Margaret Phillips.........Rosalie, Roxanne, Rowdy, Renee, Waffles, & Kevin Justin Phommek.............................................................Beret Jeanette Pryor................................................................Zipper Elizabeth Qualizza.......................................................Mr. Pip Michelle Rabatin...............................................John Rabatin Florine Raitano.................................................................Spot Robert Randall................................................................Maya Lisa Rec...........................................................................LaiLai Judy McFadden and Jim Reich........................Jinx & Chai Richard Reichstein...........................................Tori and Raja Roberta Renard................................................................Elvis Deborah Reshotko.......................................................Morey Elizabeth A and K Douglas Riggs..............Mew, Miki, Dori Elizabeth A and K Douglas Riggs...........Miki, Mew & Dori Roger & Cecilia Rose...Tootie, Chamen, Poca, Missy, Precious Gina Rowsam..................................................................JoJo Evelyn Rubio................................................................Ranger Sarah Russell...........Waif, Sable, Maggie, Marco & Geno Amanda & Justin Salazar............................................Shiloh Michael and Kari Sanders...........................Chloe Sanders Michael & Edith Savage........Skye, Duncan, and Hobbes L. Scheer...........................Gumby, Lillie, Maggie, et al (+9)

SPRING 2023

GIFTS MADE WITH LOVE: OCTOBER 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2022 Many thanks to everyone who has made donations in honor of or in memory of someone special!

Gifts not listed here will be credited in the next issue of CCQ. Please send corrections or questions to Ashleigh Leader at aleader@catcaresociety.org.

FROM

IN MEMORY OF FROM

IN MEMORY OF

John Thibeault and Jen Schmidt...........................Kimchi Veronica (Roni) White.....................................Maxine White Therese Schoen....................................Gabrielle Schoen Claudia Wiley...................................................................Molly Rebecca Schwartz.....................................Gus Schwartz Camilla Williams..............................................................Soleil Jo Lauren Seavy........................................................Martie Rochelle Wilson.........................................................Magnus Mike and Twila Shyrock.........................................Sumpy Barbara Wolter.........................................Robert Langkamp Sue Silverman..............................................................Onyx Renee Womack...............Moxie Morgan Grace Womack Christine Singer............................................................Ruby Vance Womack...........................................Cordy Womack Jacob and Catherine Skokan..............Thomas Skokan Jean Woodford..................................................Nomar & Mo Gillian Smith..................................................................Callie Jean Wulf..................................................................Wulf Cats David Smith.............................Catherine Victoria Mitchell Cynthia Yergler....................................................Violet Rudin Karen Smith..................................................Ginger Reece Sandra Young......................................................Stinkerbelle Robert and Shirlee Snare........................Barbara Crowe Ralph Zerfas....................................Cisco, Sam, Smoochie Joan Snyder.........................................................Bagheera Dan Zrubek...........................................................Barb Snare Lorena Soares.............................................................Ozzie D.L. Adams Associates, Inc..........Ashley and Noko Marie Stacy Shriver & Cary Stanfield...............................Hotrod Colorado Clothes Horse Inc.......................Robert Gardea Alison Stern......................................Phat Cat Brockmann Louden Family Foundation...........................Topaz & Jade Frank Stewart..........................................................Hannah Charityvest.................................................Hannah Woodlee Deborah Strange.....................................................Raqnar M. Suchey..................Monk (Terri Suchey & Joe Oliver) FROM ON BEHALF OF Terri Suchey..............................Joey and Mack Medsker Todd Belanger.................................................Sydney Haller Suzanne Sullivan........................................................Nadia Jesse Buck............Rick, Cheryl, Elvis, Clover, and Sheba Mary Szullo............................John H & Marianne Hunter Emelia Carlson..............................................Finn and Oscar Cheri Talbot...................................................Neal Florman Gerald Demuth.............................................Julie and Daniel Eve Tallon................................................................Julianna Heather Gonzalez.......................................................Gomer Anthony Tamburello..............................................Liz Sutliff Gary & Kristin Hathaway...........Mr. Pibbets and Tempest Janet Taylor...............................................................Solana Del Lindsay............................................................Diane Byrd Elaine & Robert Terhune......................Taffycat & Tigger Allen Potter.........................Karen Baum and John Gentile Foote Terhune Liz Raedeke..........Daughters of the British Empire Royal Stephen and Lee Thomas........................................Daisy Daffodil Chapter Cathy Thomas........................................Michael Thomas Robert Randall..................................Terry & Lynda Randall Todd Thomas................Billy, Ginger, Neko, and Mama Angela Robitaille..........................................Sean Patterson Ralph Thompson........................Celia Kathleen Joughin John Robson.....................................Andrea Vander Molen Cynthia Trask....................................................................Zip Lawrence W Roe II.........................................Misty & Buzzy Rich Urbanowski.................................Romeo and others Chaitra Wirta-Leiker.......................................Matthew Wirta Ashley Vanstone...................................Bandit and Tasha Michelle Vig....................................Armani and Contessa Roger Walker................................................Elizabeth Ann Deonn Walter.................................................................Dolly Lisa Ward.......................................................................Molly Christie Warner.........................................David-Husband Kahlua & Tequila-cats Laura Watt.....................................................Alexis Krystek Walter and Susanna Weart.................................Tiny Tim Walter and Susanna Weart...................................Peanut Maria Weber................................................................Chula Mallory Weeman........................................Sharon Berger Suzanne Westgaard..................Conor, Corey, Chester, Crystal, Shadow, Marbie, Casey

THANK YOU

HOW YOUR DONATIONS HELP US $25

$50

$100

$200

Can help us test one cat for FIV/FeLV

Can help us spay/neuter one cat

Can help us microchip 25 cats

Can help us medicate our special needs cats for 1 day

HOW TO Cheshire Cat HELP & Friends SPRING 2023

CALL US AT Octopuss303.239.9680

FOR DONATIONS WWW.CATCARESOCIETY.ORG

10

Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage

5787 W. 6TH AVE LAKEWOOD CO, 80214

Address Service Requested

We care for all cats.

We are non-discriminatory in our love for cats: none are the wrong color, size or gender; none are too old or too young; none are too ill to be valued, loved, and treated with dignity.

Cat Care Society

SHELTER HOURS

5787 W. 6th Ave.

MON: NOON- 6 PM

Lakewood CO 80214 303-239-9680 www.catcaresociety.org

SUN: NOON - 6 PM TUE: CLOSED WED: CLOSED THU: NOON- 6 PM FRI: NOON - 6 PM SAT: NOON - 6 PM

WE CAN ALWAYS USE THE FOLLOWING FOR THE SHELTER Cat Litter

Towels

Royal Canin Baby Cat

Diabetic Wet Food (Purina

Toys

D/M is a favorite!)

Laundry Detergent

Litter & Food Donations for

Cat Beds

Nibbles & Kibbles Food Bank

Visit our Amazon Wishlist for a convenient method of supporting our cats without leaving your home.

PAID Permit No. 2393 Denver CO