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NEWSLETTER OF THE PATRICIA H. LADEW CAT SANCTUARY

VOLUME 4

NO. 4

SUMMER 2014

YOUR PAWCAST PURRFECT CONDITIONS FOR ADOPTAPALOOZA

Once again we are happy to take part in Adoptapalooza, The Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals signature pet adoption extravaganza!

This free public event also features activities and entertainment, which agility demonstrations, advice on pet health care (Dr. Susan will be there for questions!), training, grooming, pet photographers and lots of other fun activities for the whole family!

Close to 300 dogs, cats and rabbits will be there looking for their forever homes! Hope to see you on Sunday, September 7th, 2014 in Union Square Park, North Plaza, Broadway and East 17th Street, NYC. Rain or Shine!!

Further information can be found at Adoptapalooza.

Call us at (516) 922-CATS! Our Fax # (516) 922-5203 Visit us at theladewcatsanctuary.org www.facebook.com/ theladewcatsanctuary

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7th

SUNNY WITH EXCELLENT CHANCE OF FOREVER HOMES We’re predicting that September will be another great month for ny months with record breaking adoptions (See story on page 3.) and our Pawcast for Adoptapalooza is very encouraging.

New Catio Meows Em’All

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Executive Editor - Susan V. Whittred, DVM Creative Editor - Elise Klingensmith Sanctuary Photography - Lynn Manno

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hanks to all of you who donated to our new catio fund! The work has been completed by our master builder Roland Gerwald, and the kitties who are waiting for adoption can have a little fresh air in their new playground while they wait for you to come along.

Board of Directors: Bruce E. Trauner, Esq. Steve Blumert, Esq.

It is becoming more and more well known how important it is to “catify” homes for kitties. (See Ask Dr. Susan.) Cats need to keep busy in the day, and we hope that this catio will give them something else to do while passing the time waiting for new homes.

Director of Veterinary Medicine Susan V. Whittred, DVM Licensed Veterinary Technician Andrea Castro Manager — Lynn Manno Caretaker — JoAnn Studley Volunteers: Tatum Christiansen (and Insperity) Beata Boruta Robin Fishman Jane Totura

Call us at (516) 922-CATS! Our fax # is (516) 922-5203.

Visit us at: theladewcatsanctuary.org

Send us your mews!

The Ladew Cat Sanctuary family is always on the alert for updates and happy, interesting, or just plain amusing cat tales about our former residents.

Please email to: Dr. Susan Whittred, DVM info@theladewcatsanctuary.org

Anyone is welcome to visit — just give us a call at 516-922-CATS (2287). ladew mews — SUMMER 2014 — page two

PHLF Welcomes our New Family Members ccording to Out of the Cage, Maddie’s Fund exceeded A the national goal with more than 15,000 adoptions in two days! In New York City alone the two-day event found homes for 5,500 local dogs and cats and raised an estimated $5,000,000 for local shelters and rescue groups!

At PHLF a staggering number of 58 cats and kittens found their forever homes! We can’t thank all of the participants enough — a huge thank you to PetValu, all of our volunteers and especially to all of you who adopted from us. We included those who adopted after Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days as well.

Welcome to the Ladew Family!!!!!

If you adopted from us and don’t see your picture here, please send it to us and we’ll add it ASAP! Of course, you’re welcome to come and see us at Adoptapalooza. another new member of your family. By now, you know we mean what we say:

“Ladew Rescue Kitties are Family-Ready.

All you have to do is fall in love!” ladew mews — SUMMER 2014 — page three

Claws and Effect?

Spotlight on

Local Vets Against Declawing Cats

SPONSORSHIP

Drs. Allan Simon and Susan Whittred

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s the declaw debate heats up and the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) amends its policy to call declawing what it is, amputation, veterinarians from around the country join forces with The Paw Project funds reparative surgery for domestic, wild and exotic cats injured by the procedure).

Dr. Susan Whittred and Dr. Allan Simon from Animal Hospital of the Rockaways open up to Jules Verdone of the Rockaway Times about their decision to advocate for their patients.

LINA LINA came to us from Animal Care and Control where she was nursing her kittens. All of her kittens have been adopted.

Lina herself was adopted, but her owner didn’t feel he had enough time for her, so back she came. She is the type of cat who will greet you at the door when you come ate, playful and all in all a great kitty! We hope it won’t be long before she

Editor’s Note: Read all about it in the Rockaway Times.

Become a Certified TNR Caretaker!

Free Workshop Worried about how to help those feral cats in your neighborhood? the NYC Feral Cat Initiative of the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals in learning the basics.

Caretaker and be eligible for free or low-cost spay/neuter, trap loans, transportation for cats and traps, networking events, the monthly TNR Caretaker Update from the NYC Feral Cat Initiative, community outreach materials, and other services and support in New York City.

There are three upcoming sessions (Sunday, 9/14; Wednesday, 10/22; and Wednesday, 12/10. All 3 workshops are completely free, but advance registration is required.

Learn more, and register for this Free TNR Workshop.

until then, you can help Lina by sponsoring her. ($25.00 minimum) Gift Sponsorship is also available.

CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR LINA

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Ask Dr. Susan...

“How can I catify my home?”

You probably already provide the three most important ingredients: love, shelter and food. So you are well on your way! It is also important for cats their own comfy spots!) and some form of entertainment. Our indoor kitties tend to get bored and put on weight when they don’t have to hunt for food.

A little Cat TV never hurt, but only in moderation. There are excellent cat DVDs available.

I recently attended a workshop with Jackson Galaxy who believes that a cat’s life consists of “hunt, kill, eat, sleep, rinse, repeat.” When cats don’t have the “hunt” in their lives, this can create behavioral problems. Therefore, it is crucial that we provide them with the “hunt.” This can be in the form of interactive toys (Feline Flyer, Cat Dancer, laser) which involves you. Mr. Galaxy stressed that it’s important that you be a part of the play and Dr. Susan and Jackson Galaxy

“mojo” working (instead of texting while you arbitrarily wave the laser around for 30 seconds).

Providing visual stimulation, whether it be from a DVD made just for cats, or simply allowing cats to have a comfy spot to look out a window, can provide some stimulation that they may be lacking.

If you have outside space, “catios” (See “New Catio” on page 2.) can be anything from very simple to quite elaborate and can give kitty a little bit of fresh air while keeping them safe from outdoor perils.

Places to climb, such as cat trees, or boxes or shelving units on the wall, can help them keep their muscles strong, while giving them another place to take a nap or have some private time. Hauspanther has many good ideas of creating shelving units for cats, and Mr. Galdoubt provide more.

Provide lots of toys and recirculate. Just like kids, cats get bored with their toys. Don’t leave the same toys out all the time. Put some away and then every couple of weeks change the toys — your cats will think they’re new toys, and it will generate new interest!

As long as your cat has you, your home is already a sanctuary in the eyes of your cat!

Our newest Catio

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Open your hearts to give these kitties their forever homes.

Karla’s Kittens

This quintet is full of love (and energy!).

All 5 have been given healthy reports by our veterinarian, tested negative for FELV/FIV, been dewormed, vaccinated appropriate for their age, been spayed/neutered and microchipped.

All they need is you!

Toby holding Bernie

Read their stories and many more on our website.

For further information on any of our kitties, please call 516-922-CATS.

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