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CAT RESCUE
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It seems it may be a shorter and cooler summer. Cat Rescue Wānaka is encouraging locals to get ahead of the colder months, while supporting a vital community cause, through its latest kindling pre-sale fundraiser. The volunteer-led rescue, which cares for abandoned and stray cats across the Upper Clutha, is offering pre-ordered boxes of ultra-dry kindling, delivered directly to customers’ homes once enough orders are received. At $20 per banana box, the fundraiser provides a practical way for households to prepare for winter fires before the real cold arrives in April. A thank-you message from Cat Rescue Wānaka is
placed on top, along with a small sprig of lavender – a thoughtful touch that has become a hallmark of the group’s fundraising efforts.
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Funds raised go directly toward veterinary care, food, desexing and fostering support for cats and kittens in need throughout the region. With winter just around the corner, organisers say the pre-sale is a timely reminder that a little preparation now can make a big difference later, for both households and the animals relying on community support. Every box sold helps turn early planning into lasting impact. To support Cat Rescue Wānaka, place a kindling order by email: catrescuewanaka@gmail.com
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