Santa Paws Festival 2011: Cat Care Society Bakers and Crafters Are In High Gear For Dec 2-3 Event

The Cat Care Society bakers - aka the Society's army of dedicated volunteers - have been working their ovens overtime preparing for this year's Santa Paws Festival on Friday, December 2 (noon to 5:30 p.m.) and Saturday, December 3 (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). For those new to the Santa Paws Festival and Cat Care Society, we're located at 5787 W. 6th Avenue (north of the highway on the frontage road - access from Sheridan). Those are yummy pumpkin mini bundts pictured ... home baked, wrapped and labeled with love for the Santa Paws Festival.

Volunteer Coordinator Jane Dorsey says: "It’s the best bake sale in the history of the world—really! And, this year we will also be featuring a Mini Craft Fair with jewelry and assorted artisan items for sale. Plus, we'll serve refreshments, including Santa Paw's famous Cathouse Champagne Punch."

Here's what you'll find at the new Mini Craft Fair:

* Jewelry by silversmith Alix Patet
* Fused glass and beaded jewelry by Rita DeRuntz
* Natural stone jewelry and drawings by Christina Taylor
* Jewelry, knitted and crocheted items by JoAnn Fox
* Crocheted & knitted items, jewelry, pet blankets and baby quilts by Cheryl DeGraff

Last but not least there will be plenty of great shopping in the shelter's Meow Mart. Plus, amazing deals at the beloved Cajun's Closet Thrift Shop -- 60% off Friday and Saturday during the Santa Paws Festival.

Link to more information

Link to the Cat Care Society website

Denver Bucket List: 'Enjoy Yummy Baked Goods, Artisan Crafts & Kitty Gifts'

Thanks to Chrissy Morin for including Cat Care Society's Santa Paws Festival on the Denver Bucket List...Things To Do in Denver:

"'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, helping raise funds for our cat residents…This year we will also be featuring a Mini Craft Fair with jewelry and assorted artisan items for sale.' Jane Dorsey – Cat Care Society Volunteer Coordinator."

Link to the Denver Bucket List

Cat Care Society's Santa Paws Festival Is Coming To Town: December 2 and 3 with Yummy Baked Goods, Artisan Crafts and Meow Mart Gifts for Your Kitty

The Cat Care Society (CCS), 5787 W. 6th Avenue, will hold its annual "Santa Paws Festival," Friday, December 2 (noon to 5:30 p.m.) and Saturday, December 3 (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The announcement is made by Jane Dorsey, Cat Care Society Volunteer Coordinator, who 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, helping raise funds for our cat residents."

During Santa Paws, Cat Care Society patrons and supporters shop at both the Cajun's Closet Thrift Shop, located next door to the shelter, and Meow Mart, inside the shelter, for cat gifts like the 'must have' Catnip Banana before venturing downstairs to The Cat Clinic waiting area, which is transformed into a veritable Sweet Shop for the Festival. "Quite simply," Dorsey explains, "It’s the best bake sale in the history of the world—really! And, this year we will also be featuring a Mini Craft Fair with jewelry and assorted artisan items for sale. Plus, we'll serve refreshments, including Santa Paw's famous Cathouse Champagne Punch."

Favorites at the Santa Paws Festival Bake Sale include homemade candies, cookies, bar cookies, pies, jams, jellies, home canned items (such as pickles), 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.

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The CatTipper 'Adoptable Cat of the Week' - Pokey in Colorado at Cat Care Society

From the 11/21 CatTipper blog... our own (Ms.) Pokey is famous!

Cat Care Society's "Pokey" is the CatTipper "Adoptable Cat of the Week." Pokey is 10 years old and has been at CCS since 9/21/11. Staff says she's "affectionate, quiet, friendly, playful."

Quoting from the CatTipper folks: "She is spayed, house trained, and is up to date on her shots. Bonus: Pokey is covered by Perpet-U-Care, a program that helps pay for her health care for the rest of her life. Pokey is a sweet girl who is hoping to spend the holiday season in her new forever home!"

Link to the blog posting

Link to Pokey's Petfinder page

Special Note: Cat Care Society is a participant in the Iams Home 4 the Holidays program which, through the cooperation of over 3,500 shelters worldwide, aims to find homes for 1.5 million pets between Oct. 1, 2011 and Jan. 3, 2012. Cattipper will be showcasing adoptable cats who are part of this program! Read more about Iams Home 4 The Holidays.

Adoption Special Through December 31 - No One Wants to be Homeless for the Holidays!

No one wants to be homeless for the holidays, so Cat Care Society is running an adoption special through December 31. Tell your friends and colleagues! Cats and kittens are two for the price of one. Or adopt a cat one year old or older and the fee is only $30! We have many adorable cats looking for their forever homes.

Check out Cat Care's adoptable cats

Cat Care Society Is Now a Registered Non-Profit at GivingFirst.org, Participating in the Second Annual Colorado Gives Day December 6th

Cat Care Society has been accepted as a registered non-profit organization at GivingFirst.org, a program of the Community First Foundation. The announcement is made by Diane Stoner, President of the CCS Board of Directors who says, "Cat Care Society is simply thrilled to be a new GivingFirst.org participant. The opportunity to reach patrons and donors beyond the scope of our individual efforts, combined with no processing fees for donations made on Colorado Gives Day December 6th, means more funding will go directly to our important community programs at the Cat Care Society. This support for our appeal efforts is unprecedented.”

This is the second year for Colorado Gives Day and, similar to last year, processing fees will be covered by Community First Foundation, FirstBank and local foundations so that 100 percent of Colorado Gives Day donations go directly to nonprofit organizations such as CCS. FirstBank, Colorado’s largest locally owned bank, has renewed its role as corporate partner of Colorado Gives Day, committing $500,000 to kick off the 2011 campaign including $300,000 for the FirstBank Incentive Fund. The FirstBank Incentive Fund will be proportionally allocated across all donations received, increasing the value of each donation. FirstBank is also sponsoring 12 new High Five prizes at $5,000 each.

Link to donate to Cat Care Society at any time via the GivingFirst.org platform: https://www.givingfirst.org/index.php?section=organizations&action=newDonation&fwID=28010

About Colorado Gives Day

Colorado Gives Day is an initiative to increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. Presented once again by Community First Foundation and FirstBank, Colorado Gives Day will take place during a 24-hour period on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011. Donations will be accepted through the website GivingFirst.org, with a goal to inspire and unite Coloradans in supporting local nonprofits. Visit http://www.givingfirst.org/CatCareSociety to view the CCS profile.

Link to the PR Web newswire

Link to the Pitch Engine Social Media Release

IAMs' The Daily Cat: 'How to Introduce a New Pet to Your Old Pet'

Cat Care Society's Abbi Collins, Adoption Manager, is quoted in The Daily Cat. Abbi was interviewed by Stacey Brecher last month about ''How to Introduce a New Pet to Your Old Pet'... From the posting:

"Are you considering adding a new pet to your family? When choosing your new pet, look for traits that you and your other pet will want, says Abbi Collins, adoption manager at the Cat Care Society in Colorado. 'Kittens are generally easier to introduce to new pets and new situations; however, pairing an energetic kitten with a sedate senior is likely a recipe for disaster,' says Collins. 'Try to find a cat with a history of getting along with the species (and maybe breed) you currently have.' When in doubt, pick animals of opposite genders -- they are more likely to get along."

Link to The Daily Cat