November 11, 2021 tamark4184

Cold Weather is Coming – Are Your Outdoor Cats Ready?

Cold weather is coming so please take care of your outdoor kitties. Do you have a shelter for them that is insulated? A heated water and food dish for them? You can buy these items on Chewy or Amazon Smile. Some people prefer to make their own shelters and here are a few links about how to do so. Always use straw, not hay or blankets. If you keep your shelters outside throughout the year please remember to clean them out for the fall and winter.https://alleycatadvocates.org/…/creating-winter-shelters/https://www.alleycat.org/…/feral-cat-shelter-options…/

Remember, cats do take shelter in and under cars so please knock on your hood if your car is outside.If you are going to TNR please make sure to check your humane traps frequently as cats can freeze to death in them if in traps for too long outside. You can put your traps in your unfinished basement or in any warm area. If extreme weather is predicted it is not recommended to trap (cats usually take shelter then anyway).

Below are more tips on how to keep outdoor cats safe and warm in the cold weather. If you have an outdoor shelter for your outdoor kitties let’s see them in the comments section!

Thank you!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR GRANT WRITERS
We were hit so very hard when we took in 300 more cats last year, spending $20,000 each month mostly on veterinary expenses because we strive to save cats who would be euthanized anywhere else. We hold events each month and receive both wishlist and monetary donations throughout the year which does help and we truly appreciate it. Thank you.
Unfortunately it is not enough and we have not received much grants. We are in dire need of grant writers so we can continue to save cats.
If you or someone you know would love to be a grant writer for us please email Ann at ann@heavenlypawsshelter.com. Thank you very much.
As always we truly appreciate your support.

Our MOD Pizza Fundraiser is on April 25th!
We are having a MOD Pizza fundraiser on Tuesday, April 25th from 10:30a to 10p at the 370 Town Center Dr. in West York. You can show our fundraiser flyer (phone or printed out) or simply mention you are there to support Heavenly Paws so we can receive 20% of proceeds that day. Online ordering is available on the app or website with the code "MODGIVES20". It is the purrfect time to grab lunch, dinner or a late night snack while supporting our shelter! Thank You!

Our Pound & Pour Fundraiser is on May 13th!
Join us on Saturday, May 13th at 10am to 12:30pm at Thunder Ridge Vineyards (932 Hilltop Dr., Spring Grove, PA) for our Pound & Pour Fundraiser!
SWEAT. SCULPT. ROCK. with POUND Instructor, Heather Cintron. Channel your inner rock-star with this full-body cardio jam session, inspired by drumming. Using Ripstix, lightly weighted exercise drumsticks, torch calories, and tone while rocking out to your favorite music.
Following a 45- minute workout, treat yourself to a complimentary glass of wine. Food is available but not included. Please bring an exercise mat with you. Heather will provide the Ripstix. Please arrive early to sign in and find your spot. Class begins at 10am. This is a rain or shine event. There will be no refunds.
Tickets are $20. You can purchase your tickets on Eventbrite here or email Terry at terry@heavenlypawsshelter.com. Proceeds will benefit our cat rescue. We will have some kitties there who will be eager to see you!
We will be accepting donations at our event which will go towards our veterinary expenses. If you would like to donate wishlist items please visit our wishlist page here: https://heavenlypaws.wordpress.com/wish-list/.
Thank you and we hope to see you then!

Our 1st Spaghetti Dinner is on July 16th!

Please join us at our first Heavenly Paws Animal Shelter, Inc. Spaghetti Dinner where 100% proceeds will go to our high veterinary expenses. Our dinner will be on Sunday, July 16th from 3p to 5:30p at Dover Township Community Center (3700 Davidsburg Rd. in Dover, PA).
All you can eat for $10 adults and $5 children (10 years and under). Dinner will include spaghetti and meatballs (or no meatballs if vegetarian), breadsticks, salad, dessert and beverage. We will also have music, 50/50, door prizes and a silent auction.
Last year we hit our record high number of 866 cats, over 300 more cats than 2021. This was a VERY hard hit for us and now we are facing a difficult time. We hope to keep our doors open and cannot do it without your support.
You can purchase your tickets through the ticket website https://www.eventbrite.com/e/549896544367 or email Terry at terry@heavenlypawsshelter.com. Please spread the word as we hope to sell 300 tickets! Thank you very much for your support!

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