For the friends of the Independent Cat Society, a no-kill cat shelter
Winter 2016 #148
Here Come the 2016 Sweethearts!
Azura
Named for her azure blue eyes, this stunning young lady loves catnip, treats and long naps in the sun. Azura is anxious to win your hearts and your votes to become the 2016 ICS Sweetheart!
Cleo
This lovely 14-year old lady is young at heart and loves people, chin scratches, and treats. Cleo has her heart set on becoming the 2016 ICS Sweetheart. Can she count on your votes?
Mr. Mellow Yellow
This attractive bachelor loves laser pointers, naps, and reaching out to get the attention of those who pass by his condo. He’s confident he can win your vote!
Bobby
It’s the story . . . of a cat named Bobby! This handsome, 2-year old bachelor loves treats, feather toys, and long runs in the hall. Join “The Bobby Bunch” and give him your vote!
Doc
This handsome young fellow loves playing, treats, and meeting admirers at ICS events. He would proudly wear the 2016 ICS Sweetheart crown – will you cast your votes for Doc?
Opie
He may not be from Mayberry, but he’ll have many “Happy Days” ahead if you’ll give Opie your votes to become the 2016 ICS Sweeheart!
Candy
Just as sweet as her name, this gorgeous 3-year old calico loves attention, playtime, and napping. Candy really hopes you’ll vote for her so she can wear the Sweetheart crown!
Mouse
A charming 2 ½ -year old beauty, Mouse might seem a bit timid and is hesitant to ask, but if you cast your vote for her, we know she’ll melt your heart!
Shadows
This gorgeous Russian Blue fellow loves being held and petted, and napping in the laundry baskets. Can Shadows count on your vote? He’ll head-butt his way into your heart!
Published for the friends of the Independent Cat Society, Inc. PO Box 735, Westville, IN 46391 (219) 785-4936 Web: www.catsociety.org Email: shelter@catsociety.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/ indcatsociety The Independent Cat Society, Inc., founded in 1977, is a non-profit, no-kill cat shelter on US Rt 6 at the Porter/LaPorte County Line Road in Westville, Indiana. Our mission is to rescue, shelter, adopt, and promote the spaying and neutering of cats in our Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland community. Adoption hours: Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Others by appointment. Please call (219) 785-4936. About our Adoption Fees Include: Spay/neuter, vet exam, feline leukemia and FIV test; ageappropriate vaccinations; parasite treatment; tattoo ID/microchip; 30 Day No-Cost Pet Insurance; Hills Science Diet coupon; and free postadoption participating vet visit. Please check our website or shelter for monthly adoption specials! Board of Directors: President: Anastasia Trekles Vice-President: Jocelyn Vereb Recording Secretary: Judy Dean Corresponding Secretary: Kay Vasquez Treasurer: Natalie Cebulski Board Members: Diana Foster Jason Petrovich Jennifer Stall Joan Hildebrand
Calendar of Events
February Sweetheart Contest! January - February Your donations count extra this time of year, as $1 equals 1 vote for your favorite sweetheart! Donate at the shelter, by mail, or online, and help your favorite win fame, glory, and a special new toy!
The One - A Special Valentine’s Adoption Event February 1-15 ICS Shelter, Westville, IN Join us for this special adoption event, in partnership with Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. All cats ages 5 and older will be just $14. Could you be “The One” to give an older pet a forever home?
Sweetheart Day! February 27, 10am - 4pm Moose Lodge, 108 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN The final day for voting ends with a celebration! Join us to meet the Sweethearts and enjoy food, crafts, fun, and even a special drawing to win 4 one-day “park hopper” passes to Walt Disney World® in Orlando, FL!
Mark Your Calendars Some of our big yearly events are moving! April 21-23: Annual ICS Book Sale National Guard Armory, Valparaiso Donations? Contact shelter@catsociety.org for storage help!
June 3-4: ICS Yard Sale and Summer Open House ICS Shelter, Westville
Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Options ICS Vouchers are available at the ICS shelter on Saturdays from 10 AM-4PM and Sundays from 1-4 PM. (Others hours may be available by appointment only). After purchasing a voucher (cash/check/credit card), call one your chosen clinic to schedule an appointment. ICS Spay/Neuter vouchers are only accepted at the following veterinary hospitals: • McAfee Animal Hospital (Valparaiso): 219-462-5901 – $115 • Westchester Animal Clinic (Chesterton): 219-926-1194– $65 • All Creature Features (LaPorte): 219-393-3558 – $85 • Gast Animal Hospital (Valparaiso): 219-759-7387 – $105 Dr. Anderson’s Feline Reduction Center has a low-cost clinic on Saturdays in Beverly Shores. The scheduling number is 219-861-9006 – please call and leave a message.
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Other local options: • Neuter Scooter: www.neuterscooter.com • Pet Neutering and Adoption: www. petneutering.com (DeMotte) • ABC Clinic: www.petrefugeabcclinic.com (Granger) • The Estelle Marcus Animal Clinic: www. hscalumet.org or (219) 924-7140 (Munster) • NAWS: www.nawsus.org or (708) 478-5102 (Mokena) • PAWS Chicago: The Lurie Spay/Neuter Clinic or mobile unit, www.pawschicago.org or (773) 521-7729 (Chicago) • Anti-Cruelty Society: www.anticruelty.org or (312) 644-8338 (Chicago) For help with spaying neutering of free-roaming cats, please email us at: icstnr@comcast.net
Stories Behind the Bricks There are special stories behind every engraved brick in our beautiful Rainbow Bridge Garden. Please enjoy this series on the stories behind the bricks, as told by our supporters. Would you like to commemorate a beloved family member in a special way by reserving them a brick in the Garden, or share a story of your own? Contact us at shelter@catsociety.org, and to order your own brick, stop in or visit http://www.catsociety.org/donate.html. All proceeds support our Building Fund. Sincerely, Staci Trekles, ICS Board President
A Black Cat Named Snowball I first met Snowball (first named Thomasina – my father’s name was Thomas, and that’s why I chose her) at the Independent Cat Society nearly 20 years ago. I just had a feeling she was a match for me, and, after some paperwork, I brought her home with me. I soon learned that Snowball was a scaredy-cat. For the first couple of weeks in her new home, everything startled or scared her – me, my other cat Pumpkin (a cuddly tabby that looked just like her namesake), the refrigerator, passing cars, the ceiling fan, and anything else that moved or made noise. Once, in those early days, I couldn’t find her for hours on end – until I looked behind the refrigerator. I remember thinking, “Well, at least she’s not afraid of that one anymore.” It took time but Snowball gradually warmed up, at least to me and Pumpkin. Some years later, when I began dating my husband, I knew he was a keeper because she didn’t run and hide from him right off. When we got engaged and made a cross-country move, I drove Pumpkin and Snowball to their new home. Upon arrival, I could not find Snowball anywhere in the car – I was terrified that she’d gotten out and run away somewhere although I knew that wasn’t like her. Finally, I thought to look under the driver’s seat – yes, she’d been hiding right there the whole time. In her later years, she earned the nickname “little kitty live-a-lot,” outliving two dogs and two other cats (sadly, including my beloved Pumpkin), and passing away earlier this year at more than 20 years old. Although she was somewhat aloof and anti-social by nature, she lay right beside Pumpkin the night she passed, and we found her still cuddled around Pumpkin’s body in the morning. She did the same for a cat we inherited when my father passed, Midnight, who also passed away unexpectedly. Her kind and loving nature, even though she was never a demonstrative cat, brought years of happiness, companionship, and joy to our family. She may have lurked in the background a lot, but she was there when you needed her. We feel thankful to have had her, particularly for so many years, and are grateful to have the opportunity to honor her with a donation to the Independent Cat Society, the organization that brought her to us. Here’s to Snowball, and all the scaredy-cats!
We Thank You We are very thankful to all of our supporters, including those who brought us food, toys, hammocks, beds, and other amazing things to make our cats happy and comfortable. Our supporters and donors make ICS what it is – an organization dedicated to helping provide sanctuary and loving homes to hundreds of cats each year. Your donations help in the following ways: General Operating Expenses Supports medical expenses, food, litter, payroll for our medication and cleaning staff,and shelter upkeep
Please note: We do not use litter pan liners, newspapers, or pine cleaners like Pine Sol. Thank you! Office Supplies Stamps Various Colored 2-pocket folders with Business Card Slots Letter-Size Manila File Folders Cleaning Supplies Bleach Laundry Soap (prefer HE type) Dryer Sheets Liquid Hand Soap Dish Soap Paper Plates Paper Towels 30-gallon Trash Bags Tall Kitchen Garbage Bags Medical Supplies Microwaveable Heating Discs Science Diet A/D, I/D, K/D Wellness Grain-Free Food Building and Grounds 20 x 25 x 5 Aire Bear Furnace filters Water Softener Pellets 16 x 20 x 1 Fiberglass Furnace Filters Replacement Filters for Hunter Air Purifier Model #30547 Carpenters, plumbers, painters Other Dry Cat Food, kitten and adult, Prefer Hills Science Diet but use other brands for donations to those in need Ground flavors of Fancy Feast and grain-free foods Kuranda Plastic Cleanable Cat Trees Scoopable and Clay Litters Gift Cards to Lowe’s, Menard’s, Home Depot, etc. Safeguard SG-36D Humane Traps Turbo-Tracks Replacement Scratchers Extra Large Litter Scoops Small Blankets, Rugs, Towels Special Services Artists and craftspersons for events Transportation and hauling vehicles
Trap Neuter Return / Assisted Spay & Neuter Fund Supports our ICS TNR Squad and their operations to help cats in our community
The cats thank you! Ask us for a receipt for tax-deductible donations.
Building Fund Goes toward the planning and building of a new, improved ICS shelter Sponsor-a-Cat Supports our Sponsor-a-Cat program - find out more and sign up on page 4!
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Sponsor-A-Cat!
from your Spokescat,Monica
Monica, your Sponsor-a-Cat spokescat, wants to thank all our visitors who brought her friends gifts of catnip, toys, blankets, and treats over the holidays. But this time of year, after the holiday excitement is over, we still need less exciting donations – food, paper, and laundry products. All these donations keep us happy and healthy every day, not just during the holidays. Of course, all year long, you can send a yearly pledge to sponsor one of the cats at the shelter. There is always a year-long need for sponsors to help maintain the shelter’s needs. All of your generous donations are tax deductible, too – ask for a receipt when you come in with your cans, bottles, rolls, and anything else you might find on our wish list (see page 3). Monica, your New Spokescat
Aggie
Penny
Shadows
Aggie says, “Visitors often notice my ultraslim silhouette and worry that I don’t get enough to eat. I eat plenty, but we always need more paté flavors of Fancy Feast, Friskies, and Wellness grain-free foods. Sometimes one of my friends gets sick and needs special food like Science Diet A/D, I/D/, and K/D.”
Penny shared her kitten thoughts before going to her forever home: “There’s nothing a cat likes more – besides treats and food maybe – than a soft, cozy bed to curl up in with a friend. There are shelves full of big bottles of detergent and bleach – bigger than I’ll probably ever be – and some boxes of dryer sheets to keep all of our laundry clean and soft in the shelter.”
Shadows admitted, “All of us – even Sweetheart candidates – have an accident once in a while that needs to be cleaned up quickly. It’s helpful to have paper towels handy for water-bowl spills or occasional furballs, as well as general cleaning of the shelves and furniture in all of the rooms.”
Cans and cases are a welcome donation during any season. Single cans of food that your cat has mysteriously rejected often become another cat’s favorite at our shelter.
After snoozing in a soft bed, some cats don’t like to wake up smelling like flowers. Some cats, like some people, are sensitive to added fragrances, so our wish list asks that generous donors look for detergents and dryer sheets without added chemicals.
Of course, we often have need of other paper products, such as paper plates and even toilet paper. And to keep the shelter neat, we also use a lot of garbage bags for frequent trips to the dumpster. We sure do thank each and every one of you for thinking of us!
I want to Sponsor-A-Cat from the Independent Cat Society
I have enclosed a check for:
__________ $180 for one year of Sponsor-A-Cat
__________ $15 for the first month of Sponsor-A-Cat. I pledge to send $15 each month to Sponsor-A-Cat
__________ I pledge to send the amount that fits my budget and feels “right” to Sponsor-A-Cat each month Please mark “SAC” on your envelope and check memo. The sponsor will receive a photo and biography of his or her Sponsor-A-Cat. Name of sponsor_____________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________ City______________________________________ State_______ ZIP__________ Telephone _______________________________________ Month of sponsor’s birthday______________________________ email address_______________________________________ Clip and mail to: Independent Cat Society, Inc., PO Box 735, Westville, IN 46391 4
ICS 2016 Board of Directors ICS would like to thank everyone who “got out the vote” in our November Board of Directors Election. This year, our board will continue their hard work to improve the shelter and find forever homes for the cats and kittens that find sanctuary with us.
Do you want to know more about how you can help ICS reach its goals? Visit or contact us to learn about the many ways you can share your time and talents. We are always looking for new adoption counselors, fundraising gurus, techno-enthusiasts, and just plain nice folks to work with our cats and our various committees.
This year, ICS welcomes both new friends and longtime volunteers to the board:
You can even complete an online volunteer application at our website and get in touch with our Volunteer Coordinator right away!
Vice President Jocelyn Vereb Corresponding Secretary Kay Vasquez Members at large Diana Foster Jennifer Stall Please visit our website at http://www.catsociety.org to review a full report of our accomplishments for 2015, and our goals for 2016. We look forward to continuing to serve our cats, our membership, and our community!
Sunny is looking for the next great volunteer to help us reach our 2016 goals. Could it be you?
Some Cat Education... From a Dog?
cats and what makes them so unique.
Our guest writer, “Ollie” (and his helper Viktoria Voller) has done a little research and found out that there is an awful lot to know about the history of cats, and how they’ve gotten to where they are today. Read on to learn more about the plight of
Many times, people come to ICS asking for help finding a home for a stray kitten or cat. Sometimes, the cat they need a home for is one they used to keep as a pet, but cannot do so any longer. The Independent Cat Society alone gets up to twenty calls and emails per week like this! Just think about all of the other shelters out there receiving similar requests. It’s amazing! And despite all of their best efforts to save, adopt, and spay and neuter that cat population, the percentage of cats and/or kittens that are placed in forever homes is much less than for its shelter dogs and puppies. But cats are not dogs and we can’t change them. Cats are cats. They hunt, they cough up hairballs, they have little regard for a human’s personal space, and they don’t (often) do tricks or fetch their owner’s newspaper. But, here’s what cats do best of all: they make wonderful companions for humans. Their independence, grace, and just plain entertaining behavior has made humans happy for centuries, and even though they don’t usually “work” the way many of us dogs do, they can fill a gap in a human’s life that no other pet can.
Three thousand years ago, cats were worshipped as gods by the ancient Egyptians. This is their history and they have never forgotten it! As a normal and regular guy dog, I just love to chase cats that always get away because these mysterious creatures jump up on kitchen counters. In addition, they collect privileges by purring for their human. They can purr all they want but I know for a fact that they poop in our gardens, stress out in the shelters, nibble on houseplants, and refuse to come when they are called unless they really want to come.
These very unique cat and kitten qualities can be used to promote and increase adoptions. Do you have a cat you’re looking to help find a new home? Before you consider a shelter, consider some of these ideas instead:
The problem today seems to be in their sheer numbers. Every area shelter and humane society has more than their quota of cats and kittens on site. Obviously, the adoption rates are down. Is it because cats have a hard time selling themselves? Most shelters try to help cats get placed through special adoptions programs, behavior help lines, pet parenting classes and trap-neuter-return programs that humanely control feral populations.
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So how can the unique qualities of cats be marketed to increase adoptions? Clearly, it’s in a dog’s best interest to get as many cats placed in homes as possible. Why not? As I said, they are fun to chase.
Promote the cat’s need for a good home on social media, such as Facebook; Post the cat’s information in your local grocery store, health club, or other neighborhood gathering place; Ask around to your friends, family and neighbors, to see if they might like a new companion in their lives.
As I wrote, at one time, these pets were thought to be Egyptian gods, and I’m not kidding. So people, if you want to witness tiny Egyptian gods running all over your home and jumping on countertops, adopt some cats and hurry up while we still have some available. 5
Memorials...
October-December 2015
In memory of Felix, our beloved cat, from Eugene and Elaine Bruszewski
In memory of Scooter, Daisy, and Boo Boo, from Cynthia Murray
In memory of Walter Witt, from Mary Witt
In memory of Cinders, from Lois McGoughran
In memory of Mouse, from Anthony Costello
In memory of Snowball and Skooter, from Thomas Osika
In memory of Spirit, the 3-legged house cat, from Joseph Vargo
In memory of Rudy and Gisela Rath, from James and Hilde Lanie
In memory of Abby and Zoe, from Dimitri and Vickie Kermelis
In memory of Miss Kitty, 21 year old barn cat, from John and Judith Stiles
In honor and memory of Beau Niemeyer, from Virginia Niemeyer
In memory of Eugene Kirschsieper, from Charlene Kirschsieper
In memory of Princess Hobo Renwick, from Olive Lou Renwick
In memory of Colby, Sadie, Liza, and Mandy, from Dennis and Karen Daniel
In memory of Edward Krzyston, you will be missed, from Charlene Kirschsieper
In memory of Daisy, from Linda Harvey
In memory of Ray Crane, from Earl and Sylvia Thrasher
In memory of Fluffers, Kitty, and Fartel, from Chester and Cheryl Graham
In memory of Priscilla Rose, from Raymond and Cynthia Fontaine In memory of Angel Godoy, from Delfina Godoy
In memory of Harley, a feral cat for 12 years, lived for 17 years, from Annette Kulmatycki
In memory of O’Malley, from John Million In memory of Shelby (Heath), from Michele Belzowski
In memory of Kay MacNeil, from Ed and Barbara Sirovatka
In memory of Gerold (Jerry) Schoof, from Florence Schoof
In honor of my father Daniel Mahoney, from Jennifer Mahoney
In memory of Gloria Link, from Shirley Lash
In memory of Smokie, from Thomas and Elizabeth Moran
In memory of Shalom, Guinevere, Muffet, and Goliath, from G. David Stoneburner
In memory of Gunther (formerly Brooks), from Carol Alesia In memory of Bubbles, my 15 year old cat, died 12-12-15, and my brother George, died 6-24-15, from Danyel Romich
In memory of Stasha, from Ruth Knoll In memory of Shelby, 9-28-15, from Kathy and Tom Heath
In memory of Alice Condo, from Patricia Massette
In memory of Samantha, Charlie, Cassie, and Hershy, from Darlene Crecelius
In memory of Woodpile, from Laurel Izard In memory of Tater Tot, 2-14-04 to 1-23-14, purr in peace Sweeties, from Sandra Mason
In memory of Madonna, from John and Kathleen Urbanik In memory of Jon T. Frogue, from JoAnn Frogue
In memory of our cat Max, from Robert and Patricia Beezhold
In memory of George S. Romich, from Danyel Romich In memory of all my pets, from Heidi Dods
In memory of Cuddles (formerly Cleopatra) & Biggy (formerly Flash) who have been with us 5 years now, from Glenn and Joan Krause
In memory of Puss, Boots, and Cinders, from Lois McGoughran
In memory of Jim Roback, from Joan Roback
In memory of Peaches and Sammy, from Joseph and Monica Borkowski
In memory of Baby Doll, from Kathy Fox
In memory of Dena Seymous, from James and Judy Hugus
In memory of Tom Flaherty, from Karen Flaherty
In memory of my moms’ cat Sweety, from Christine Craig
In memory of Abby and Zoe, from Dimitri and Vickie Kermelis
In memory of Jewels, from Marilynn Pester
In memory of Pumpkin, from Lloyd Chapman
In memory of Samantha and Ashley, from Stuart and Sherry Irvin
In memory of Vegas and Sophie, from Loren and Rosella Norden
In memory of Bailey and Suki, from Judith Blanchette
In memory of Anthony Trojnar (spouse), Beverly Roper (mother), Sunnie Boy (cat), and Jag (dog), passed away this year, from Laura Trojnar
In memory of all my cats adopted from ICS, from Dolores Hood In memory of Melvin Novak, from Michiana Mechanical, Inc.
In memory of Shade and Matzee, from Patrick and Ann Sanders
In memory of Diana Vollmer, from James Jasperson
In memory of Kenneth and Mary Nagel of Michigan City, from Marianne Savage
In loving memory of Linda Mihal, from Arlene Maxwell In memory of Ms. Roxy, from Rebecca Smith
In memory of Kirsten Reed, from Cathy Bushman
In memory of Dan York, from Gerald and Darlene Brooks
In memory of Abby and Zoe, from Dimitri and Vickie Kermelis
In memory of Mrs. Betty Bohn, from Linda Huffington
In memory of Alcee Hecht, from Bethany Lee
In memory of Mozart and Zip, from Larry and Linda Snell
In memory of Kira, my treasured baby, died May 8, 2015, adopted from ICS December 22, 2009, from Sivana Heller
In memory of Gus, Midnight, Simone, and Noah (all ICS cats), from Vencil and Janet Schultz In memory of all of Lil Fredricksen, from Richard Young
In memory of Kerry, Bambi, Cinder, Winston, and Mitzi, from Norman and Pat Karner
In memory of all my furries, past and present, from Maxine Hamann
In memory of my cat Calie, from Carol Goin
In memory of Sophie, from Susan Casslet
In memory of Ronald Kuder, from the ICS Board of Directors
In loving memory of Betty Schneider, from Lee and Linda Bigelow, Lynn Bochart, James and Deborah Grabinski, Mark and Barbara Lindemer, Cammy Midthun, Lois O’Connor, & Thomas and Karen Snodgrass
In memory of Miss Kitty Stiles, beloved pet of Judith and John Stiles, from Jennifer Stewart
In memory of Frank Gucciardo, from Joan Gucciardo
In memory of JoBeth Madsen Cruz, from Megan Cecil and Christopher and Carol Dilts
In memory of Jeanne Wolfe, our classmate, from Arlene Maxwell
In memory of our cat Mr. Biggs, from John and Diane Carpenter
In memory of Diane Gordon’s father, from Jean Miller
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Tributes...
October-December 2015
In honor of Katie, Sam, Gandalf the Grey, and Pippa, from Jana Argersinger
In honor of Wilbur and Snookey (KC), from Jeff and Sheryl McCraw
In honor of Francesa Caine, biggest kitty lover in the world, on her 50th birthday, with love, from Holiday Tarr
In honor of Bailey, adopted in 2014, from Samuel and Tina Perez
In honor of Samson our adopted cat, from Michael and Susan Doria In honor of Rue, adopted 3 years ago - we call her Tootsie - July 2012 from ICS, from Lloyd and Shirley Mounce
In honor of Paco, BW, Prince, Sweet Pea, Minne, Banjo, & Scooter, our feline kids, from Jane Kunkle
In honor of Jim and Debbie Palko, from Randal and Beth Childress
In honor of Nicki, a wonderful male white Persian, from Timothy and Sharon Fizer
In honor of Douglas Kuhn, from Donna Schroeppel In honor of Kathy Heath, from Marian Heath
In honor of Mike Masters, from William and Wendy Masters
In honor of Lori Young, from Charles and Joann Morrison
In honor of Skipper, from Howard and Judith Peters In honor of Buddy, from Jane Susnis
In honor of all barn kitties, from Nicole Doctor
In honor of my three recue cats, Tre, Butterscotch, and Sadie, from Kathy Hartman
In honor of Coral, AKA Miss Hedy, from Mary Lou Klipo In honor of Eileen Bornstein, from Rachel Bornstein
In honor of Elrond and Penny Lane, adopted 2002, still happy and healthy, from D.G., and A.M. Hill
In honor of Lefty, Calvin, and others like them, from Kathleen Lazart In honor of Jay Cruz, from Megan Cecil and Christopher and Carol Dilts
In honor of Beverly Overmyer, from Miriam Neal In honor of my cat Amazing Grace (aka Crazy Gracie) adopted 6-2811, from Glenna Perkins In honor of Shadow, from James and Lois Barbick, J.F. Bishop, Margaret Cisztek, & James and Gail Kuss In honor of Mrs. Yvette Note, from Holly McCain In honor of Holly McCain, from Yvette Noe
Corporate Sponsorships 1st Source Bank
Devries Tire Company
Pet Supplies Plus
24Hour Pet Watch
Duneland Boys and Girls Club
Pieces of Jayde
AJ Canopy Rental and Sales
Eley-Graham Financial Advisory Services
Porter County Council on Aging
Allegius Credit Union
Exxon Mobil Foundation
Porter County Community Foundation
Alltech Computers
First United Methodist Church
Porter County Master Gardeners
All Creature Features of LaPorte
Flanagin’s Bulk Mail Service
Purdue University North Central
Anderson Winery
GoodCents Solutions
Purina Pet Nutrition
Arcelor Mittal Matching Gifts Program
Gast Animal Hospital
Pyle & Piontek, LLC
Arbor View Animal Hospital
HealthPartners Medical Group
Pyrrha Jewelry
Ashby’s Cards and Gifts
Hill’s Science Diet Pet Foods
Razzle Dazzle Creation
ASPCA Food Donations
Home Depot Foundation
Ryan Newman Foundation
Aurelio’s Pizza (LaPorte, IN)
Hotspot Cafe of LaPorte
The Spirit Within Medical Hypnotherapy
Banfield Charitable Trust
Indiana 105
Shelter Wishlist
Best Friends Animal Society
iPet Companion
SilverCrow Creations
Bissell Foundation
Jake’s Feed and Garden
Sims Metal Management
Brandt’s Old Fashion Emporium and Pet Supply
John W. Anderson Foundation
Starbucks Coffee (Portage)
Joy of Socks
Southwest Airlines
BP Foundation
JV Crane & Engineering, Inc.
St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church
Bren-Mark Window Cleaning
Maple City Animal Hospital
Unity Foundation of LaPorte County
Boyconn Printing
Michiana Mechanial Inc.
The United Way of LaPorte County
Christie Lant, DDS
Nisource Corporate Services
Vale Park Animal Hospital
Chesterton Feed and Garden
Michigan City Animal Hospital
Walt Disney Corporation
Chesterton High School
McAfee Animal Hospital
Westchester Animal Clinic
Chipotle (Merrillville)
Mortar Net USA
Westville High School
Culvers (Valparaiso)
Olga Petryszyn Team
Westville Farm Supply, Inc.
DailyGood
Panda Express (Portage)
Yat’s Restaurant
If we have inadvertently omitted anyone, please write, email, or call us so we can include them in the next newsletter.
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Independent Cat Society PO Box 735 Westville, IN 46391
Non-Profit Organization US Postage
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Valparaiso, IN Permit No. 134
Upcoming Events
http://catsociety.org
• Sweetheart Contest!
Through February - vote online, in person, or by mail ($1 donation = 1 vote for your favorite!)
@IndCatSociety
• The One Adoption Event
facebook.com/ indcatsociety
February 1-15, ICS Shelter
• Sweetheart Day and Final Day for Voting
February 27, Moose Lodge, Valparaiso
• Mark your calendars!
April 21-23: Annual Book Sale June 3-4: Summer Open House and Yard Sale
If you’d like to receive the Mewsletter via email, let us know at shelter@catsociety.org.
Can you help the Independent Cat Society cats? Become a Member! Annual Dues:
Donate or Volunteer! ______ I am donating $______ for the care of the cats and kittens.
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$1000 Corporation
______ I am donating $______ to the building fund.
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$500 Platinum
______ I will help groom cats at the shelter.
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$100 Gold Star
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$50 Family
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$25 Individual
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$10 Student
______ I am donating $______ to the TNR/Assisted Spay & Neuter Fund. ______ I will help give cats their medications. ______ I will help at fundraising events. ______ I will be a foster parent. ______ I will donate my cat-themed artwork or crafts for fundraising events. ______ I will bake for fundraising events. ______ I will make adoption follow-up telephone calls. ______ I will help cats get good homes by becoming an adoption counselor. ______ I will help take care of the grounds and maintain the shelter.
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$10 Senior
______ I will distribute flyers for fundraisers.
Name______________________________________ Address_____________________ City______________ State_______ ZIP__________ ____This is a new address. ____ Do not send a “thank you” note. Phone____________________ email___________________________ Clip and send to: Independent Cat Society, Inc., PO Box 735, Westville, IN 46391