Tabby not flabby

June is National Adopt a Cat Month…Tucson has no shortage of available cats and kittens…The Hermitage Cat Shelter has approximately 180 beautiful cats ready for adoption.  There are plenty of cats who are funny, friendly, cuddly, playful and loving to choose from — kitties for all seasons.

from the press release

Pet  Adopt-a-thon  Month is an initiative developed by North Shore Animal League America that brings together international pet shelter and rescue communities in order to raise awareness about the plight of homeless pets worldwide and to find them loving and permanent homes. The 2012 Pet Adopt-a-thon included nearly 3,000 participating animal shelter and rescue groups in 50 states (plus Puerto Rico and DC) and 10 countries, resulting in more than 30,000 shelter pets being placed in permanent homes.  (Wow!)

The Hermitage Cat Shelter will kick off their June Adopt-a-thon month with a ”Black and Tan” special.  For the first four weekends of the month, any black cat and tan tabby cat can be adopted together for only $40.

From June 24 through June 30, their promotion is “9 Lives for $9” special.  Any lucky cat over 9 months of age can go home with a new family for only $9.

Finally, to find homes for the many playful and adorable kittens, the Hermitage is hosting a “Kitten Shower” June 29 and 30 in which the adoption fee for one kitten will be $15 and only $25 for two kittens.

Executive Director Joe Sprague says, “The staff at the Hermitage is excited about our June adoption specials and we look forward to assisting each adopter with finding the perfect match for their living situation.  All cats and kittens are spayed or neutered and vaccinated to ensure optimum health.”

For more information, contact Executive Director, Joe Sprague at 520-344-7288.

**Note: Hermitage Cat Shelter began new adoption hours June 3: Monday thru Tuesday – closed; Wednesday thru Friday – open noon to 7 pm; Saturday thru Sunday – noon to 5 pm.

Photo: wpclipart.com

Morgan: Adopt ME!

Best Little Cat House in Tucson – October 28 – Fundraiser for Hermitage Cat Shelter

Savoy Opera House- Trail Dust Town
6541 East Tanque Verde Road #22
Tucson, AZ 85715
4:30 to 8:30 pm

Fundraiser for Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter, Arizona’s first no-kill, no-cage cat shelter. Help continue the mission of rescuing, and finding FUR-ever homes for more cats & kittens in Southern Arizona.

Join the fun:

–Live band “Way Out West”
–Gaming tables and slot machines
–Silent & live auction
–Cocktails & gaming tables open at 4:30 pm
–Dinner served at 6 pm
–Costume contest for best period Western wear – prizes will be awarded

Ticket includes dinner, dessert and $50 in kitty cash for the gaming tables. The cost is $100/pp; additional kitty cash available for $20 donation

Best event name ever: Best Little Cat House!

(Photo: Morgan, the cat is a love bug of a girl but has tummy troubles and must eat a special diet. She came to Hermitage from another shelter that was overcrowded.)

Celebrate the cats

You know who you are: You love cats. You have cat theme t-shirts, cat themed plaques, needle points, cards & calendars, key chains, and tchotkes all over the house and in the closet. When people don’t know what to give you for a gift — they give you something with cats on them. Meow!

Join Hermitage Cat Shelter and other Crazy Cat People for a fun, feline-themed luncheon to raise funds to help homeless cats. Finally, a chance to enjoy the company of others who would love to hear about all your cat’s crazy antics!

Saturday – April 21 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Silent Auction, Crazy Cat Lady Fashion Show & Hermitage merchandise for sale

Wear something with a cat on it and be entered in a drawing for a fabulous door prize!

Where:
Skyline Country Club
5200 N St. Andrews Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85718

Advance Tickets $25 ~ includes lunch & dessert

Sounds like fun!

If you are a cat devotee, you are in good company. These famous people are crazy for cats too. Famous cat lovers include: John Lennon, James Franco, Katy Perry, Freddie Mercury, Martha Stewart, and more. Come hang out with other like minded cat lovers and support the Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter!

The Hermitage Cat Shelter is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization supported entirely by donations. They are dedicated to the shelter, protection, and care of homeless cats, especially those that are often not considered adoptable by other organizations. HCS is both an adoption facility and long-term sanctuary for those felines who are “adoption-challenged.” including felines who are FIV or FeLV-positive, and other types of chronic health issues. All the kitties roam free within 8,000 sq ft of outdoor/indoor living space.

cat from outer space or e-collar

Beginning in mid-March, the Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter will begin offering classes for dog and cat lovers.Classes are $10 each and cover such subjects as “Basic Cat Care,” and “Pet First Aid and CPR.”

These classes are open to the public. New classes will be added each month and are held at the shelter, located at 5278 E 21st Street, Tucson, AZ 85711.

“We saw a need from many of our adopters,” said Cindy McGuire, executive director of the Hermitage. “We hope these classes will help our supporters and the public at large become better pet parents.”

The “Basic Cat Care” class will be held Wednesday March 21 or Saturday March 24 at 1 p.m. Students will receive lessons in topics such as trimming cats’ claws, basic nutrition, vaccinations and more.

The “Pet First Aid & CPR” class will be held Wednesday March 28 or Saturday March 31 at 1 p.m.

To sign up for a class or for information, please call the Hermitage at (520) 571-7839 or visit the website.

Luna is a happy pit bull

There is so much happening in the Tucson pet community — many fundraisers for cats and dogs happen in March and April. If you cannot adopt a pet, consider fostering or volunteering another way. Please help get the word out about all these great events and adoption groups in need. Thank you

Casa de los Gatos
Wednesday – March 23
5 to 9 p.m. at Park Place Mall
Dine out on delicious food while helping the Casa de los Gatos sanctuary cats. Bring this flyer to the Bamboo Club at Park Place Mall to sup on awesome appetizers, dazzling dinners, and half-price bottles of wine. A portion of your food cost will be donated to the Casa de los Gatos kitties. Please print the flyer to share with others. You must present the flyer in order for the felines to benefit.

Adopt-a-Bull
Friday – March 25
9:30 p.m. at Surly Wench Pub at 424 N. 4th Avenue
This benefit hopes to raise much needed funds for the foster program and spay and neuter services for pit bulls and rare mastiffs. Four bands will be playing (Love Mound, Hogjaw, Cogswell and Iggy Edible) plus a silent auction including autographed pictures of Shorty Rossi from Animal Planet’s hit show, “Pit Boss” and lots of other great items. If you have items to donate for the silent auction, contact Lizzie at 520-624-9954.

PACC
Saturday – March 26
8 to 11 a.m. at 4000 N. Silverbell Road
Join the dogs & cats for the Pima Animal Care Center breakfast and pet adoption event. For the kids, let them get exercise in the jumping castle. Free food! Music! A yard sale! And special adoption discounts that apply throughout the day, so let’s get those doggies and cats adopted.

In the Arms of Angels & Rescued Helpers
Sunday – March 27
1 to 5 p.m. at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park
Lucky Dog Adopt-a-thon, Car Show, & Bike Show
This event benefits In the Arms of Angels (501 (c)(3) pending) and Rescued Helpers Inc. Join in the Celtic theme family event filled with vendors, games, jumping castle, car & bike show, and of course dog adoption. All vendor fees and rescue fees are used to purchase items for the event such as the park rental, insurance, prizes for games, and awards for the car show. Any money left over is divided between the two dog adoption groups. Please bring dog food to donate to the dogs.

If you’re a vendor or want to enter the car show, click here?

Northwest Tucson Pet Adoption Event
Saturday – April 9
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – 77 North Marketplace at 16733 N. Oracle Road in Catalina
Attention: Oro Valley, Marana, Saddlebrooke, Catalina, and Oracle neighbors – 100 pets are ready for their forever homes from 20 rescue groups. Let’s get a love connection going between the NW adopters and all the pets that need to be adopted.
(5 miles north of Tangerine Rd., across from Eagle Crest Ranch)

Hermitage Cat Shelter
Sunday – April 17
5 to 8 p.m. at Double Tree Hotel, 445 S. Alvernon Way
Feline Groovy
My apologies to Simon & Garfunkel on their famous song, Feelin’ Groovy’ but what a fun idea to trip back to the groovin’ 60s all to benefit the Hermitage Cat Shelter. Enjoy dinner, live music, silent and live auction. Tickets cost $50/each or a table of eight for $375. Visit the website or call 520-571-7839 to reserve tickets. Cool!

Humane Society of Southern Arizona
Friday – April 29
5:30 to 9 p.m. – Tucson Country Club
“Puttin’ on the Dog” is a unique fun-filled extravaganza benefiting the homeless animals within our community. (Blogger’s note: I went two years ago and am going again this year perhaps with my greyhound. This event is a blast!). Local celebrities model high fashion accompanied by their cherish pets. Tucson Originals’ restaurants provide the hearty hors d’oeuvres and libations. The silent auction is huge, plus a lively live auction, and much more. The cost is $125/per person in advance or $150/at the door + $10/per pet which includes a bandana and dog biscuit buffet. The money raised helps dogs and cats in our community.

Please send your animal fundraising events and pet photos to tucson.tails@yahoo.com

(Photo: Karyn Zoldan took this photo of Luna who is much loved by my friend Judy Olsen. When Judy’s son was attending the UA, he found Luna as a puppy deserted by students who left for the summer.)