FCCR got new kitten cages thanks to the Linnea Memorial Fund!!

On Saturday, June 6th of 2009, a Pet Walk and Adopt-a-Thon occurred at Spring Canyon Community Park. It was put on by the Linnea Memorial Fund and was very successful. An incredible amount of money was raised for community shelters and rescues, and Fort Collins Cat rescue was one of the beneficiaries.

The money raised for us was used to purchase a nice bank of cages to display adoptable kittens in our reception area of the shelter. Before we were using wire cages that were hard to clean, difficult to maneuver, and looked ugly. Thanks to Linnea Dick we have saved time, money, and have more comfortable housing for our adoptable kittens. Here is some information from the Linnea Memorial website:

"In May of 2008 Linnea’s life was tragically and unexpectedly taken, but her spirit and passion for animals lives on through the Linnea Memorial Fund that cares for animals in need through donations to local animal charities. Although Linnea lost her life, she will still make her mark on this world. She is helping change the world through the Linnea Memorial Fund by making it a more positive place for animals and people. Linnea will not only be missed by family and friends, but by all of the animals in her short but very significant life. "

FCCR encourages you to visit the Linnea Memorial website to learn more about Linnea and how her memory continues to help animals in distress: http://www.linneamemorial.org/

2 Big THANK YOU'S!!

First to Deb Valdez who works at the Distribution Center for Sam's Club and helped us to receive a $1,000 grant to go towards the replacement of the equipment destroyed in the fire.

Thank you Deb!!!!!!

Second to the Poudre River Public Library District for the $3000 donation!!! We were the group chosen this year for Readers to the Rescue, where kids read a certain number of hours to raise money for the shelter. The kids did an amazing job and were so dedicated. Hearing about their excitement towards helping homeless kitties gives us all the "warm fuzzies"!

Are you ready for.....Meow-loween?!?!?!?!

Fort Collins Cat Rescue is having a FABULOUS Meow-loween party on Friday, Oct. 30th, and you are invited!!!! The party is taking place in the Agave Room at Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant located on Mountain St. in Fort Collins. The party is from 7pm - 11pm.

There will be LIVE MUSIC from Chatoic Serenity (an awesome band - http://www.myspace.com/chaoticserenitygirls), Costume Contests, dancing, a cash bar, door prizes, and more.

Tickets to the event are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Food is included.

You can purchase your tickets online by going to www.blacktie-colorado.com/rsvp and entering event code: FCCR10/30.

This is your chance to party and have a great time while supporting

the Fort Collins Cat Rescue at the same time.

Meow-loween is being sponsored by our friends: Aspen Grove Veterinary Care!