Denver Post: "Tails of the Painted Cats comes together purr-fectly for Cat Care Society"

Quoting from Joanne Davidson's August 6th column about Cat Care Society's 2014 Tails of the Painted Cats Gala Dinner & Art Auction:

"Those on hand to hear the good news included artists Jane McFadden Dorsey, who has been the event’s program coordinator since Year One, and Carla Pawlewicz, whose 'Cat-Tails and Dogwood' won the People’s Choice Award.

Dorsey’s painted cat, 'Richard Parker,' elicited spirited live auction bidding. When two bidders each held their ground at $5,000, Dorsey, with Bidder No. 1′s blessing, agreed to make a second that would sell for the same price.

Others supporting the cause were former Tails chair Marsha Crest; Warren and Helen Hanks, whose guest, Angela Alexis, won the 16 GB iPad that was the prize in the evening’s Heads & Tails drawing; Dave Barnes of Scenographics, who created the palette centerpieces; pianist Barbara Dawson, whose husband, Clyde, is on the CCS board; Richard and Kathy Swanson; Greg and Cheryl Chamberlain; Stephanie DeGraff Bender, a national expert in women’s health issues; Don and Arlene Johnson; independent film producer Darla Rae; Harold and Ada Anderson (he is a member of the Lone Tree city council and chairs the Centennial Airport Noise Roundtable); radio personality and Leadership Douglas County ambassador Amy Smith; Velocity Radio owner Michael Cotsworth; Mark and Lee Ann Van Loucks; Donita Scholtz; Linda Robinson; and Donna Colm."

Link to the Denver Post Mile High Style

Cat Care Society photos included in Joanne Davidson's column:

Denver Post YourHub: 'Festival of Felines 2014...Saturday, June 28th, 11 to 2"

The Patterned Cats took to YourHub this week to promote tomorrow's Festival of Felines at the Cat Care Society in Lakewood (5787 W. 6th Avenue).

Date/Time: 06/28/2014 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 

Location: Cat Care Society 

Great Family Fun! Hope to see your there.

Link to YourHub Event Listing

Natural Awakenings: 'Outdoor Options for Feline Friends Safe Ways to Let Them Explore'

Quoting from the posting by Sandra Murphy:

"In Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Jane Dorsey, volunteer coordinator for the Cat Care Society, utilizes 'habicats' both at the shelter and at home. Because her first cat, Chessie, was an escape artist, Dorsey decided to use a large dog pen (12 feet long by six feet tall) as an enclosure. Stood on end, it attaches to the house and has a weatherproof panel roof. A cat door leads to the kitchen. 'Chessie’s personality improved because she was able to decide when to go in and out. For easy cleanup, we used pavers for flooring.'"

Link to Natural Awakenings

It's Lavender Kitten Season at Cat Care Society; Don't Miss Out

Lavender Kittens!

The miniature version of Cat Care Society's popular Lavender Cats are back, but for a limited time only during Kitten Season 2014 at Meow Mart (located in the Cat Care Society shelter at 5787 W. 6th Avenue).

Don’t miss out. Each little handmade cat contains dried lavender blossoms grown in the Pacific Northwest. They’d love to sit on your desk, dresser, or windowsill, softly scenting your world and making you smile!

Lavender Kittens are $3 each Lavender Cats are $7 each or two for $12.

Our special thanks to Linda Langsted, adoption assistant and volunteer, who spearheads this wonderful project, now exceeding 500 sold!

Lakewood Pet Examiner: 'Elephant Bar supports Feasting for Felines'

Quoting from Carrie Dow's Examiner.com column:

"Both of the metro area’s Elephant Bar locations are supporting the cats at the Cat Care Society with a Feasting for Felines dine out event next Wednesday, April 16. Twenty percent of the day’s proceeds will go to the Cat Care Society.

The dining is from 11 AM to 10 PM next Wednesday. Guests must present this special Elephant Bar flyer to their server before ordering. Tax, gratuity, alcohol, merchandise and gift card purchases are not included in this offer. Elephant Bar offers global cuisine mixing together the best of Asia and the Americas together."

Link to Examiner.com

#UnitedInOrange Tabbies Adoption Special at Cat Care Society

In support of the Denver Broncos and in honor of Super Bowl 48, Cat Care Society is putting its First String of Tabby Cats up for adoption for $48 per "player." Adoption fees include required shots, a mini-catnip football, a uniform/bandana and Perpet-U-Care for our veteran/senior cat players (to help pay for veterinary care at The Cat Clinic at Cat Care Society).

Note: An anonymous donor has pledged a $100.00 contribution to CCS for every tabby adopted during this Super Bowl XLVIII adoption special.

The Cat Care Society Shelter, located near 6th Avenue and Sheridan on the Frontage Road at 5787 W. 6th Avenue, is open: Tuesday through Friday Noon - 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Noon – 3 p.m.; and is closed Mondays. Please come early if you plan to adopt, since adoptions end 45 minutes prior to close of business, due to the necessary paperwork that needs to be processed.

The #UnitedInOrange Tabbies Adoption Special lasts through Super Bowl Sunday, February 2, and will be extended through February 28th if the Broncos win.

Here's the lineup:

Great News! 
Andrew Omaha was adopted 1/25 to his Forever Home under this special.
00 Andrew 'Omaha' - link to Andrew's profile

18 Jasper 'Peyton Manning' (eligible for Perpet-U-Care)- link to Jasper's profile

24 Paisley 'Champ Bailey' (eligible for Perpet-U-Care)- link to Paisley's profile

27 Ginger 'Knowshon Moreno' - link to Ginger's profile

87 PJ 'Eric Decker' - link to PJ's profile

94 Barney 'Pot Roast Knighton' (eligible for Perpet-U-Care)- link to Barney's profile







View the slideshow:

http://youtu.be/Ma8KC0cGkM4

Jingle Cats and ‘Christmas Cats Auction’ Debut at Santa Paws Festival Dec 6 & 7

Cat Care Society, 5787 W. 6th Avenue, will hold its annual "Santa Paws Festival" on Friday, December 6 (noon to 5), and Saturday, December 7 (9 to 4:30).

Jane Dorsey, Cat Care Society Volunteer Coordinator, says "The Santa Paws Festival is a holiday tradition at our cat shelter in Lakewood, and the time when our dedicated volunteers show off their amazing baking skills and wreath making talents to help raise funds for our cat residents and community outreach programs.

New to the Festival this year are Jingle Cats created by CCS volunteers and the ‘Christmas Cats Auction.’ Saturday will be Family Day, with face painting and tree ornament crafting for children (9:30 to 12:30), The Original Dickens Carolers (11 to Noon), plus cat petting and free popcorn all day.” 

Jingle Cats are debuting at the Santa Paws Festival this year with a total of 75 darling kitty tchotchkes spray painted ‘pearl mist’ and adorned with red ribbon collars and brass bells. Those spending $100 or more at the Festival will get “pick of the litter” for their ‘free gift’ Jingle Cat, regardless of size. The promotion starts at noon on Friday. Note: Supplies are limited, so the Jingle Cat free offer is first come, first served—limit one per person while supply lasts.

View Jingle Cats YouTube slide show: http://youtu.be/maU8LrNhHSk

Christmas Cats Auction – CCS volunteers have amassed a selection of twenty (20) awesome auction prizes for this year’s debut event. Prizes include: a Pandora Bracelet from Trice Jewelers; irresistible collectibles, including a charming Jim Shore figurine; gift cards from Massage Envy, Blissful Nails, Hallmark Gold Crown stores and Swarovski Boutiques; plus more. Christmas Cats Auction tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Winners will be announced at 4:30 on Saturday. Winners need not be present.

View Auction Items YouTube slide show: http://youtu.be/LCUPGLyE6I4

Saturday, Dec 7, is Family Day at Santa Paws Festival: 

* Face Painting and Tree Ornament Crafting for children (9:30 to 12:30)

* The Original Dickens Carolers (11 to Noon)

* Cat petting and free popcorn all day at the shelter

Returning to the Santa Paws Festival are the annual bake sale, this year rebranded as ‘Ellen’s Bakery Shop;’ the ‘Deck The Halls’ Wreath Sale; the gently used cat curio sale, this year rebranded as “Cairo's Bazaar” of Collectible Treasures; Meow Mart shopping for new cat toys and supplies; plus shelter cat petting.

Favorites at ‘Ellen’s Bakery Shop’ are homemade candies, cookies, bar cookies, pies, jams, jellies, boxed cupcakes, Bundt cakes, spiced nuts, and FUDGE—all kinds of fudge. "Our Santa Paws' volunteer bakers are known for their creative and beautiful packaging, and many shoppers use purchases as hostess gifts at holiday parties and potlucks," Dorsey said. "Quite simply it’s the best bake sale in the history of the world—really! Plus, we serve refreshments, including Santa Paw's famous Cathouse Champagne Punch."

Link to the related newswire

Pet Place: 'Pizza, the purrfect food' + 'Pets go with everything'

Quoting from this morning's posting by Susan Clotfelter:

"Beau Jo's Pizza locations in Denver, Arvada, Boulder, Evergreen and Idaho Springs are hosting a "Feasting for Felines" fundraiser for the Cat Care Society in Lakewood on Nov. 20 — 20 percent of your pre-tax sale will go to the shelter for felines. Go to catcaresociety.org to print the flier."

Print and bring to your Beau Jo'server on Wednesday, Nov 20 (11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Metro Denver locations listed): http://www.catcaresociety.org/docs/BeauJosFlyer.pdf

Link to denverpost.com Pet Place

Pets go with everything

Also quoting from the Denver Post. from November 9, by Susan and Vickie Heath:

"For the third year in a row, the Cat Care Society has partnered with Best Friends Animal Society, the megashelter in Kanab, Utah, for the National "Back in Black" pet adoption effort. Based on research from Colorado State University, black pets stay longer in shelters waiting to be adopted, so all black cats will be available on a "Name Your Price" basis from the Cat Care Society in November. Visit the society's website for more details — and Best Friend's site for a list of more participating Colorado shelters and links to their websites; some of them are having adoption specials, as well. catcaresociety.org, bestfriends.org/what-we-do/events/back-in-black" 

  

Link to denverpost.com

Feasting for Felines: Oct 23 at Bruno's Italian Bistro, 4 to 10 p.m.

Support Cat Care Society On Wednesday, October 23 - 4 pm to 10 pm - at Bruno's Italian Bistro, 2223 South Monaco Parkway in Denver for Feasting For Felines. 

Please print this flyer and present to your server for a 20% donation to Cat Care Society per check. Note: this is not to be combined with any other offers or discounts. 

Reservations are by phone only at 303-759-7025. 

For more information visit: www.MyBrunos.com. 

Remember to bring the flyer: http://www.catcaresociety.org/docs/BrunosFlyerRevised.pdf

How Donations Help Cat Care Care Society Shelter Cats Waiting For Their Forever Homes

Cat Care Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, operates a privately funded shelter near 6th and Sheridan in the Denver area and relies exclusively on charitable donations to carry out its shelter programs and community outreach. Here's how funds can help the Cat Care Society cats waiting for their forever homes:


$15,000 provides 6 months’ worth of medicines for our clinic

$10,000 covers the cost of operating our Temporary Care Program for a full year, serving cats of 50 families temporarily made homeless due to foreclosure, fire, or personal misfortune – we’re ready to reach out to any cat “mom” or “dad” in need of temporary care, esp. due to recent fires

$5,000 feeds 60 cats for 9 months

$2,500 provides carrying cases, collars, tags, and starter toys for all cats adopted into their forever homes from our shelter for 1 year

$1,000 provides complete care for 30 kittens, including shots, spaying/neutering, microchips, food, and litter

$500 provides medical care for a senior cat (10+ years) for a year

$250 buys two month’s worth of cat litter for the shelter

$100 provides antibiotics for two sick cats for 2 weeks

One-time donations or recurring donations may be made online at ColoradoGives.org

Link here to learn about other ways to give, including Workplace Giving, Cars For Cats, Matching Gifts, Memorials and Tributes.

Pet Place: 'Painted felines begin parade through city'

Quoting from Saturday's Pet Place:

"Every year, the Cat Care Society, Lakewood's cat shelter and welfare organization, rolls out a pride of artist-painted felines who then go on a royal procession throughout Denver. They'll make a stop at Fascination St. Fine Art in Cherry Creek North Thursday (use the 2727 E. Third Ave. entrance). It's a $10 donation to the shelter for admission (and they'd like you to RSVP at catcaresociety.org; scroll down and you'll see the link)."

Note: the Painted Cat pictured is last year's Little Roar -- he was won in the live auction last year for a bid of $3,000. This year we've already had our first $3,000 Painted Cat... Green Eyed Lady, won as a 'Buy It Now' prize at the Advanced Bidding Site: BidOnACat.blogspot.com

Link to DenverPost.com

See all the 2013 painted cats:

Flickr (to download jpgs of various sizes) - http://www.flickr.com/photos/43710043@N06/sets/72157633436424655/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/43710043@N06/sets/72157633427925411/

Video Gallery - http://youtu.be/m7hSu2V8lHk

Mile High Life: 'Painted Cats charity event'

Quoting from Penny Parker's June 12th 'Our Colorado News' column:

"The Cat Care Society debuted its 'Tails of the Painted Cats' summer tour in May, but it runs through July 11 and the fundraiser concludes with a July 20 gala event and auction at Pinehurst Country Club in southwest Denver.

The painted cats were designed and painted by various Denver-area artists and cat lovers. Douglas M. Tisdale (the honorable mayor of Cherry Hills Village) will serve as auctioneer and my favorite weatherman, Channel 4's Ed Greene, will be emcee at the event."

Link to Mile High Life

Berkeley District Merchants Host Painted Cats on Tennyson Street: Month of June, Including First Friday Artwalk June 7th

Cat Care Society’s Tails of the Painted Cats will be found at Tennyson Street businesses (38th Avenue to 46th Avenue) again this year. Hosted by the Berkeley District Merchants Association, Painted Cats will be at these businesses and galleries June 1st -28th, including First Friday Artwalk, June 7th (Link to Map):










ReMax - 3870 Tennyson                  
Betsy the Beautiful
Vincent Van Cat - 1st Friday only

Highlands Dance Studio - 3875 Tennyson
Pablo Picatso

Giggling Green Bean  - 3929 Tennyson
KittyFly

Flesher/Hinton - 3936 Tennyson
Green Eyed Lady

Ooh! Aah! Jewelry  4216 Tennyson
Celeste-Celestial Cat of the Heavens

Mouthfuls -  4224 Tennyson
Barn Cat

Clotheshorse Wendy - 4232 Tennyson
Tiffany

Tyg-Art Wine Bar  - 4267 Tennyson
Lily the Calla-Co Cat

Tennyson Book Bar  4280 Tennyson
Cheshire Cat

Pearl Velo Bike Shop  4301 Tennyson
Sebastian the Steampunk Messenger Cat

Planet Pet  4338 Tennyson
Six Lives

Small Batch Liquors  - 4340 Tennyson Super
Aloha Kitty

Good Art Stuff  - 4383 Tennyson
Pysanky Aloha

Tennyson Pediatric Denistry  - 4383 Tennyson
Puff 'n' Friends

Tenn St Art/Tenn St Coffee - 4418 Tennyson
Frida Kat-lo

Gallery NRC  - 4424 Tennyson
Gray-dient

The Mac Garage - 4417 W 43rd Ave
Cat Ballou

Modestea - 4415 W 43rd Ave
Japanese Tea Kitty

Local 46 - 4586 Tennyson
The Weather Cat

Link to Tennyson Map To Find Each Cat (print and bring with you)

Link to the Tails of the Painted Cats Advanced Bidding Site

Tonight: the 2013 Tails of the Painted Cats Debut at the Lakewood Arts Council Gallery... Be There!

 For a third year, Painted Cats will again raise funds for Cat Care Society shelter cats and community outreach programs with 'Tails of the Painted Cats.' The tour starts this month at the Lakewood Arts Council Gallery and culminates Saturday, July 20, at the Gala Dinner & Auction at Pinehurst Country Club. Douglas M. Tisdale, Esq. (the Honorable Mayor of Cherry Hills Village), joins the team as Auctioneer, and Ed Greene, CBS4 Weather & News Anchor, again serves as Master of Ceremonies for Cat Care Society’s signature fundraising event.

Tonight (Thursday, May 9th) is the public debut reception for the Painted Cats... 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Lakewood Arts Council Gallery, 85 South Union Blvd. Please stop by.

Here’s a schedule of the 2013 Tails of the Painted Cats Summer Tour (mark your calendars and join us):

* May – Lakewood Arts Council Gallery – regular gallery hours
* May 15 – Vincent Van Cat at Wystone’s World Teas, Belmar, Benefit Brew – 5 to 8 p.m.
* June 7 – First Friday Art Walk, 6 – 10 p.m., Tennyson Street Cultural District (area galleries and businesses)
* June - Tennyson Street Cultural District, plus other Metro Denver locations (for example, Broadway Betty will be at PISMO Fine Art Glass in Cherry Creek)
* June 29 – Festival of Felines, Cat Care Society, 5787 W. 6th Avenue, Lakewood – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. * July 11 – Fascination St. Fine Art in Cherry Creek, 315 Detroit St., Wine & Cheese Reception (admission)
* July 20, 5 to 9 p.m. – Pinehurst Country Club - 2013 Gala Dinner & Auction (advance tickets required)

Some of the Painted Cats are standing, and some are sitting, but they are all unique, original decorator pieces created by accomplished area artists.

You can visit the Online Gallery at http://www.catcaresociety.org/paintedcatsgallery.html - or on YouTube at http://youtu.be/m7hSu2V8lHk. Each painted cat has an opening bid of $300 or $500. This year several of the cats have a “Buy It Now” price if you’re interested in securing your Painted Cat early (note: Buy It Now Cats remain on tour through the July 20th Gala). Advanced online bidding (including Buy It Now) is available at http://BidOnACat.blogspot.com through Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at noon (MDT). Advanced bids can also be placed by calling Suellen Scott, CCS director of development, at 303-239-9680, ext. 19.

Link to the PR Newswire Release

Link to the PitchEngine Social Media Release

Cat Care Society in Cat Fancy's 'Kittens USA' 2014 Annual

 Make sure to check your newsstand for the new Kittens USA 2014.
 
Colorado's own Cat Care Society was featured in the nationally distributed publication.

Dusty Rainbolt's article "Finding Your Purr-fect Love" -- pages 36-43 -- includes the sidebar, "One Kitten or Two?" exclusively featuring Cat Care Society's Adoption Manager Abbi Collins and a story about former CCS Cat Resident Smokey Joe. Plus, CCS Alum Koi's story and quote from Abbi are in the "Are You Ready for a Kitten?" section. A wrap up quote from Abbi is found at the end of the article.

Cat Care Society is also included in two of the "Kitty Directory" listings:

1) Animal welfare societies and organizations - page 115

2) Cat retirement homes and programs -- organizations take in or find homes for pets whose owners have died or become incapacitated and unable to care for them (with advance planning) - page 117

Here's the link to the issue overview -- http://www.catchannel.com/magazines/kittensusa/kittens-usa-2013-2014-toc.aspx. Kittens USA 2014 is on sale through June 17, 2013.

Happy Reading!

Next 'Feasting For Felines' Restaurant Fundraiser For Cat Care Society: March 21 at California Pizza Kitchen (All Front Range Locations)

The Votes are In! In the contest to name Cat Care Society's restaurant fundraiser, there were many great name suggestions, but when the votes were tallied, the winner was..... Feasting for Felines. Several people suggested that name or Feast for Felines. Since the two names are so similar, CCS is awarding $25 King Soopers gift cards to the four people who suggested those names.

Join us for our next Feasting for Felines event:

Thursday, March 21, 2013 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
California Pizza Kitchen
All Front Range Locations
must take this flyer with you

Mark your calendars:

Wednesday, April 17: 730 South Bar & Grill (Wash Park area)
Wednesday, May 15: Restaurant Fundraiser: Wystone's World Teas (Belmar)