tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313117457416599432024-03-13T10:28:06.935-07:00C.A.T.S. for Forest ParkCare and Trap-Neuter-Return for Strays in Forest ParkC.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-80568292243038597492010-09-12T13:15:00.000-07:002010-09-12T13:15:53.456-07:00It's raining news stories in the Forest Park Review!Special thanks to the Forest Park Review for their great coverage of CATS for Forest Park this past week - don't know if you saw the front page, and the editorial section and the article about us! We're hometown famous! <br />
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This is great momentum for our call out for volunteers - are you interested in helping to take cats to the ACL to have them spayed and neutered, and return them to their colony? Will you help us feed and water stray cats? We're preparing a volunteer training and are looking for interested people who have a little bit of time and a lot of love for strays in our community.<br />
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Please e-mail us if you can help and would like to attend a volunteer training.C.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-52204220396860413822010-08-29T16:41:00.000-07:002010-08-29T16:41:41.259-07:00We raised $365 today!Thanks to everyone who came out today to support Sundaes for Strays. We made a lot of new friends and encouraged a lot of new volunteers to support C.A.T.S. for Forest Park, and made $365 for our Colony Care Fund in the process. We appreciate your support!C.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-91098153476616246492010-08-27T18:15:00.000-07:002010-08-27T18:15:33.034-07:00It's time for ICE CREAM! Support our strays!Sunday's the day, will you be there?<br />
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Forest Park Park District Building - 2:00pm, a fundraiser to beat all fundraisers (this weekend is gonna be hot!) <br />
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Sundaes for Strays is the time to find out about volunteer opportunities with C.A.T.S. for Forest Park - and to enjoy a fantastic Brown Cow ice cream sundae in the process. <br />
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Join us and bring a friend!C.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-83074801978470687892010-08-19T19:38:00.000-07:002010-08-19T19:38:05.305-07:0010 Days until Sundaes for Strays!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_F8fTnXojdVg/TG3p4j7CWVI/AAAAAAAAAD8/AQjS6ijUz-o/s1600/Baby+6-8-10.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_F8fTnXojdVg/TG3p4j7CWVI/AAAAAAAAAD8/AQjS6ijUz-o/s320/Baby+6-8-10.JPG" /></a></div>Please spread the word, bring a friend and share some summer fun as we enjoy Brown Cow Ice Cream and raise funds for C.A.T.S. for Forest Park and the Animal Care League. We have a lot of momentum and we need your support and volunteer efforts to continue - come find out more on August 29 at 2:00pm at the Park District Building of Forest Park. For all the details, click <a href="http://catsforestpark.blogspot.com/2010/08/sundaes-for-strays-sunday-august-29-at.html">here</a>!C.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-61253791311311761822010-08-16T17:28:00.000-07:002010-08-16T17:34:56.416-07:00ACL Receives Pet Smart Grant to Support TNR Services for Forest Park!This is AMAZING news! The Animal Care League has received a large grant ($10,000) solely to support the trap-neuter-return services provided by C.A.T.S. for Forest Park! PetSmart supports spay/neuter surgeries and the purchase of traps to serve and return 300 cats in Forest Park!<br /><br />What tremendous momentum for our efforts! With the enthusiasm and work that we have established, the ACL was able to show that C.A.T.S. for Forest Park is making a difference for strays in our community. Now we can build and grow our efforts, with increased volunteer support, and additional fundraising to provide the ancillary services to cats that we know are so valuable (FeLV testing, FIV testing, food, blankets/shelter, kitten fostering supplies, etc.).<br /><br />Join us on August 29 at Sundaes for Strays to find out more, and how you can get involved!<br /><br />Thank you Animal Care League!C.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-16814500270151794452010-08-16T17:25:00.001-07:002010-08-16T17:28:32.019-07:00Great News!Just wanted you to know that we raised $310 from our Blackhawks Jersey Fundraiser last month! Thanks to everyone who purchased raffle tickets - we did really well!<br /><br />We still need your help, because the need is great, with the cost of FIV and FeLV testing, food, and kitten care supplies. See you on August 29 at Sundaes for Strays!<br /><br />MichelleC.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-12444775028696088952010-08-12T14:13:00.000-07:002010-08-12T14:18:43.506-07:00Sundaes for Strays - Sunday August 29 at 2pm!It's a benefit that keeps on giving!<div><br /></div><div>Brown Cow Ice Cream Sundaes!</div><div><br /></div><div>Funds to raise money for CATS for Forest Park and the ACL!</div><div><br /></div><div>How can you possibly miss it?</div><div><br /></div><div>Sundaes for Strays </div><div>August 29, 2010</div><div>2pm - 3:30 pm</div><div>Park District of Forest Park main building</div><div><br /></div><div>$20/ per adult</div><div>$5 for children under 16</div><div>One adult can bring one child under 10 for free!</div><div><br /></div><div>Find out about CATS for Forest Park, how you can help, and how we're making a difference in Forest Park!</div><div><br /></div><div>See you there!</div><div>Michelle</div>C.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-17239284136476801872010-07-31T17:35:00.000-07:002010-07-31T17:42:09.120-07:00CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BLACKHAWKS JERSEY WINNER!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_F8fTnXojdVg/TFTBk5KU-II/AAAAAAAAAD0/m0pWvKOcGI8/s1600/RAFFLE+WINNER+7.31.10.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 228px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_F8fTnXojdVg/TFTBk5KU-II/AAAAAAAAAD0/m0pWvKOcGI8/s320/RAFFLE+WINNER+7.31.10.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500233884489808002" border="0" /></a><br />Congratulations to Colleen Walsh, our Blackhawks Jersey Winner! As advertised, we said we'd draw the winner today, and we notified Colleen, a volunteer for the Animal Care League that she'd won the Keith Blackhawks Jersey raffle. As a proud Blackhawks fan, she plans to wear it proudly!<br /><br />Pictured here are ACL Second Chance Shop Manager Stephanie Mandolesi drawing our winner, and C.A.T.S. volunteer Mark Rogovin holding up the prize jersey.<br /><br />Many thanks goes to the Animal Care League, the ACL Second Chance Shop and the C.A.T.S volunteers who sold 107 tickets for the raffle (we are still determining how much was raised). As you know, the funds raised benefits C.A.T.S for Forest Park and the Animal Care League and directly goes towards spaying and neutering feral/stray cats.C.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-53549135472013725132010-07-23T23:37:00.000-07:002010-07-23T23:45:30.320-07:00We're Back!Hello Everyone!<br />Sorry for the long and unplanned absence from the blog and C.A.T.S. activities. I had an emergency surgery on July 8 and several hospitalizations afterward. Just got out of the hospital for the third time on July 22nd and am getting my sea legs back! Thanks for your patience. (I'm fine, but getting caught up on a lot of stuff).<br /><br />Just to remind you, we're coming up on a lot of stuff!<br /><br />1. Our Blackhawks Jersey Raffle ends July 31! You can purchase your tickets from the Animal Care League Second Chance Shop at 808 Harrison Street, or from a C.A.T.S. volunteer, just e-mail us and let me know you're interested. You have an excellent chance of winning! Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10.<br /><br />2. Our next fundraiser, Sundaes for Strays is coming up on August 29 at the Forest Park Park District Building on Harrison Street! It's from 2-3:30pm, and features a Sundae bar from the Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor! Adults, $20, and an adult can bring one child under 10 for free! Each additional child (up to 16) is $5.<br /><br />Help us help the strays!<br /><br />Thanks!<br />MichelleC.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-4932698259038772902010-07-06T17:43:00.000-07:002010-07-06T17:45:52.267-07:00Can you foster kittens?We're looking for people who can foster kittens...we've been getting calls and the Animal Care League is absolutely full, there are so many litters out there! Are you able to take in a litter? Do you have experience fostering kittens/mammas? Please let us know, as soon as you can, by e-mailing cats4forestpark@gmail.com.<br />Thanks!C.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-73406523655599716542010-07-04T09:28:00.001-07:002010-07-04T09:51:50.727-07:00Announcing the Cat-Tee Contest!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_F8fTnXojdVg/TDC2wOq9HXI/AAAAAAAAADs/lBA9uXFirEA/s1600/Annie.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 294px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_F8fTnXojdVg/TDC2wOq9HXI/AAAAAAAAADs/lBA9uXFirEA/s320/Annie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490088885452873074" border="0" /></a>Have you rescued a cat or kitten in Forest Park and welcomed it into your home? Do you have a fabulous photo of this beautiful feline when you first met? E-mail us with your story and your photo! We'll collect stories and photos and post them (Forest Park cats and kittens only) on our blog. Then we'll ask our Facebook friends and blog followers to vote for their favorite photo and we'll create a design in our new t-shirt shop!<br /><br />The winning owner will receive one t-shirt featuring their prize feline!<br /><br />Here are the rules:<br />1. You need to submit a nice clear photo of your cat that will print well on a t-shirt. We'll let you know if you need to submit another photo. Indicate your cat's name on the entry, as well as your name, address and telephone number. (Your contact information will not be posted on the blog.)<br />2. All entries need to be submitted to cats4forestpark@gmail.com by September 15, 2010.<br />3. A poll will be posted on September 15 and close on September 30 to solicit votes for the winner. You can vote as many times as you want, but the goal here is to get more visitors to the blog, folks, so ask your friends to visit too, ok?<br />4. The t-shirt design will be created by C.A.T.S. for Forest Park. The winner is not permitted to review or approve the t-shirt design, but we promise you'll like it, and it will be cat and family friendly!<br />5. We can have a tie, but C.A.T.S. reserves the right to select the winner!<br />6. This is all in fun, and to help raise funds for our mission and the mission of the Animal Care League - so thanks for participating and keeping that in mind!<br /><br />So here's an example of what we're looking for (and no, I can't win!)<br /><br />The photo above is of my cat Annie!<br /><br />Annie came to us seven years ago, and this picture was taken of Annie on the back porch of my Forest Park home on Dunlop Street. Annie is pictured here under a table that looks into my kitchen window. She used to climb up on the table and watch our cat Fluffy eat his dinner and meow for food. We didn't know it at first, but Annie was asking to feed a family - she was pregnant! She was very scared of people and she would run away when we came near. She would just look in at Fluffy.<br /><br />One day she came to our door and gave out a big yowl. She started to give birth! Wow, we had no idea what to do, but our neighbor Terri helped us out. We helped Annie with her kittens and moved her into our upstairs bathroom so that her kittens wouldn't be eaten. We fed Annie and her kittens, and watched the kitties grow. We took them all to the vet, and had Annie spayed. We decided to keep Annie, as she grew to feel more comfortable in our home and had clearly been abandoned because of her pregnancy. We found homes for her kittens (and we know they continue to do to well and are living happy healthy lives).<br /><br />So now it's your turn! E-mail us with your cute <span style="font-style: italic;">tail</span>! And let's add some great tees to our shop and raise funds to help homeless cats.C.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-30911571655032638542010-07-03T14:59:00.000-07:002010-07-04T09:27:45.312-07:00We need you...to send people to the ACL Second Chance Shop!Are you a Blackhawks fan? Do you know Blackhawks fans? The genuine Keith Blackhawks jersey that we're raffling off to benefit C.A.T.S. for Forest Park is now at the ACL Second Chance Shop at 808 Harrison Street in Oak Park (you can buy your raffle tickets on the spot). Stop by, send your friends, go see the jersey and buy some tickets to win a special piece of Blackhawks memorabilia!<br /><br />Find out about the raffle <a href="http://catsforestpark.blogspot.com/2010/06/blackhawks-jersey-raffle-to-benefit.html">here</a>.<br /><br />Duncan Keith gave seven of his teeth in game 2 for the Blackhawks to bring home the Stanley Cup to Chicago. What will you do to help us reach our goal of raising $500 for CATS for Forest Park and the Animal Care League? (Hint - we're at $175 now!)<br /><br />The raffle ends July 31, and we'll announce the winner on this blog!C.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-27500970943579066882010-07-03T14:56:00.001-07:002010-07-03T14:59:04.462-07:00Nickel has found a good home!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_F8fTnXojdVg/TC-yYwVY7xI/AAAAAAAAADk/XDB3Ufzxw_k/s1600/Sugar+6.15.10.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_F8fTnXojdVg/TC-yYwVY7xI/AAAAAAAAADk/XDB3Ufzxw_k/s320/Sugar+6.15.10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489802609149144850" border="0" /></a><br />Our TEAM WHISKERS colony caregiver, Terri, has welcomed Nickel into her home. We're so pleased that Nickel has a loving cat-friendly home!<br /><br />If you are interested in fostering kittens, or are ready to welcome a kitten into your home, contact us or the Animal Care League. The ACL currently has dozens of beautiful kittens and cats ready to go home, and we will have more to come.C.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-25390737576572697232010-07-03T14:42:00.000-07:002010-07-03T14:55:37.860-07:00Two More Cats!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_F8fTnXojdVg/TC-vgWwMO0I/AAAAAAAAADc/T8s8izbBe_8/s1600/Ghost+6-29-10%282%29.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 297px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_F8fTnXojdVg/TC-vgWwMO0I/AAAAAAAAADc/T8s8izbBe_8/s320/Ghost+6-29-10%282%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489799441186306882" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_F8fTnXojdVg/TC-vf091qFI/AAAAAAAAADU/xsAKdT-Hass/s1600/Grey+Guy+6-27-10.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 283px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_F8fTnXojdVg/TC-vf091qFI/AAAAAAAAADU/xsAKdT-Hass/s320/Grey+Guy+6-27-10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489799432116742226" border="0" /></a><br />This is Ghost (with green eyes) and Grey Guy (behind the door of the cage), both trapped by Team Whiskers in late June. Ghost was taken to the Animal Care League and found to be FIV+, so Ghost was euthanized. Grey Guy was trapped on a day that the ACL was not open, so he was taken to another shelter to receive an assessment. He was found to be FeLV+, and the shelter neutered him. Grey Guy has a broken and fused front paw, frequently fights with other cats, and is not healthy. He was returned to us, and we had no choice but to re-release him. (It was not humane to keep him in the trap.) We need to find him again (this is harder because he is a bit more savvy about traps) in order to take him to the Animal Care League and protect the colony, which is FIV and FeLV free. If you see this cat, please let us know.<br /><br />Next week the Animal Care League will be making more days available to C.A.T.S. for Forest Park to spay/neuter ferals (just for our program, for authorized colony caregivers only) so we will not have this problem in the future.<br /><br />So, unfortunately, this post does not have a happy ending, but this work is difficult too, and we continue to learn and grow and find the best ways to approach our colony caregiving.C.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-35903780235268757132010-07-02T18:16:00.000-07:002010-07-02T18:25:00.258-07:00T-Shirts, Mugs, and Totebags to Support C.A.T.S and ACL!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_F8fTnXojdVg/TC6QuTSecfI/AAAAAAAAADM/9yyXsSpyUtE/s1600/89_480x480_Front_Color-White.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_F8fTnXojdVg/TC6QuTSecfI/AAAAAAAAADM/9yyXsSpyUtE/s320/89_480x480_Front_Color-White.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489484120937361906" border="0" /></a><br />This is just one of several examples of t-shirts, mugs, totebags and water bottles that you can order on <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/CATSForForestPark">CafePress</a> to support C.A.T.S. for Forest Park and the Animal Care League.<br /><br />Take a look at the site - we'll add new designs as we capture and release more cats, but here's what we're starting with. There's lots to choose from. A portion of the proceeds goes directly to TNR for C.A.T.S. for Forest Park and the ACL, and you help spread the word about our efforts!<br /><br />Service is speedy and the products are first rate!<br />Thanks for your support!C.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-90132997008172242232010-07-02T18:13:00.000-07:002010-07-02T18:16:10.236-07:00We have a second colony! Welcome TEAM CATNIP!Welcome Team Catnip! The Catnip Colony is up and running, but now that C.A.T.S. for Forest Park has 2 colonies, we need volunteers now more than ever. If you can help trap, deliver cats to the ACL, pick them up and release them, we need you to contact us.<br /><br />We're working to bring on a third colony but we won't be able to take on any more cats without increased volunteer support (volunteers directly involved in trapping and transporting cats, fostering kittens and feeding and monitoring colonies).<br /><br />Please visit our volunteer page for more information and e-mail us with questions!C.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-50465040756848140542010-06-30T11:50:00.000-07:002010-06-30T11:55:16.641-07:00See you tonight!Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight at the Forest Park Library for our Community Meeting!<br /><br />See you at 7pm sharp in the Lower Level meeting room!<br /><br />If you bring a towel, dry cat food, or a food bowl, you will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Border's card, a pet grooming mitten, a children's book (Mimi's Dada Catifesto), cat themed playing cards, a Kangaroo pajama pal, and AMC movie passes! Your name will be entered once (we want as many people as possible to win) and the kittens and cats we care for will benefit!<br /><br />Lots of people will be there! Looking forward to meeting you!C.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-64861540641341694762010-06-29T18:49:00.000-07:002010-06-29T18:57:41.746-07:00An IntroductionYou may be wondering who is working behind the scenes to post and moderate the blog for C.A.T.S. for Forest Park. When I set the blog up, it wouldn't let me use my name, just the name of the organization - so it seems secretive - but it's not!<br /><br />My name is Michelle Melin-Rogovin, and I've been a Forest Park resident since 1994. I live on the south side of the Eisenhower expressway near the Ferrara Pan candy factory, and my husband Mark and I have two socialized feral cats that we love and adore and share our home with. Fluffy and Annie have shared our lives for a decade - Fluffy was born in our backyard 10 years ago, and Annie came to our backdoor looking for food 7 years ago, and we've taken care of them ever since (spayed and neutered them, their siblings and their kittens and found good homes for all of them). I think we've taken care of at least 12 cats and kittens along the way, with good intentions.<br /><br />Any cats and kittens we've encountered over the years we've done the same - and it's through our neighbors and our association with the Animal Care League that we've wanted to do more. That's why we're working to develop a coordinated program to care for homeless cats in Forest Park and encouraging our neighbors to become involved.<br /><br />I'm new to the official trap-neuter-return program world and am learning a lot from dedicated animal lovers and the Animal Care League, all who have been working on this for a long time. We're dedicated to doing this correctly, and with the best of intentions for all involved. Thanks for understanding that we're all growing and learning through this process, especially me.<br /><br />MichelleC.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-33018408472324183682010-06-28T18:51:00.001-07:002010-06-28T18:53:28.652-07:00Getting ready for our meeting on June 30!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_F8fTnXojdVg/TClRzs-ti1I/AAAAAAAAADE/O3grGUSaElY/s1600/publicizing+June+30+meeting.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_F8fTnXojdVg/TClRzs-ti1I/AAAAAAAAADE/O3grGUSaElY/s320/publicizing+June+30+meeting.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488007569617029970" border="0" /></a><br />We're going door to door letting everyone in Forest Park know (well, maybe not EVERYONE, we're not that big!) about our meeting on Wednesday June 30 at 7pm at the Forest Park Library, lower level.<br /><br />Please join us to find out more about C.A.T.S. for Forest Park and how you can help!C.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-24713155315918200312010-06-28T18:47:00.000-07:002010-06-28T18:51:23.756-07:00Update on Sugar<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy9408_qNuufpNqzerwtPKplnpGjYbnvjB7ssssPaoemEul-7wFNAKTHcfAM6ZYkZguJ8FXwq0dRMDynjIK2w' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe> Here is a video of Sugar, who we have now named Nickel! You may be wondering - why? We discovered she has a white "5" on her back, no kidding, so the name seemed perfect.<br /><br />When she came to us, she had a terrible respiratory infection, a problem with her eyes and she was terribly underweight. She is blossoming, has started her vaccines and is putting on weight. She is socialized and enjoys her toys, playing with humans and loves to show everyone her belly!<br /><br />Several families are interested in Nickel and we hope to send her to a good home very soon!C.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-89606849520645517192010-06-25T19:03:00.000-07:002010-06-25T19:10:30.460-07:00Raffle UpdateFor all you Blackhawks fans out there - tickets for the Duncan Keith Jersey are selling briskly! We haven't really publicized it widely yet and already $100 in tickets have been sold!<br /><br />Check out the info on the <a href="http://catsforestpark.blogspot.com/2010/06/blackhawks-jersey-raffle-to-benefit.html">Jersey</a> here. Tickets are $5/each or 3 for $10.<br /><br />C.A.T.S. For Forest Park volunteers will be selling tickets, and you can stop by the Animal Care League Second Chance Shop at 808 Harrison St in Oak Park in July to purchase them there (and view the jersey itself). The winner will be drawn on July 31.<br /><br />Proceeds benefit C.A.T.S. for Forest Park and the Animal Care League.C.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-10414101913328138932010-06-25T18:53:00.000-07:002010-06-25T19:03:16.627-07:00Number 19 and 20!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_F8fTnXojdVg/TCVdqa5hOaI/AAAAAAAAAC8/uVgOqV_IDdI/s1600/Lil+Toot+6.22.10.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 298px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_F8fTnXojdVg/TCVdqa5hOaI/AAAAAAAAAC8/uVgOqV_IDdI/s320/Lil+Toot+6.22.10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486894704377280930" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_F8fTnXojdVg/TCVdphe8tDI/AAAAAAAAAC0/8ilk0xJ11ac/s1600/Spirit+6.22.10.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 319px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_F8fTnXojdVg/TCVdphe8tDI/AAAAAAAAAC0/8ilk0xJ11ac/s320/Spirit+6.22.10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486894688965014578" border="0" /></a><br />Here's Lil Toot (orange) and Spirit (mixed) both young females trapped, spayed and returned to the WHISKERS colony this week on 6/22/10. They were in good health, and oh boy, did Spirit want to get out of her carrier and back outside! Now she can roam and we'll know she's not able to contribute to the cat population in her area.<br /><br />Lil Toot and Spirit bring the total trapped cats for TEAM WHISKERS to 20!C.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-83405786751261715702010-06-19T18:57:00.000-07:002010-06-20T17:54:24.158-07:00The Neighborly Thing to DoObservant and caring neighbors can help us a lot. On a daily basis, you see cats in and around your property and can tell us where there are hiding places, kittens, and injured cats. You may know the times that cats come and go. This is all great information that we don't always have. You may be able to tell us about cat colonies that we are unaware of, and need to care for. We need your information.<br /><br />You may not have the time to volunteer on a regular basis, but this information would be tremendously helpful for our volunteers!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here's how you can help:</span><br /><br />1. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Join us at our next meeting at the Forest Park Library on June 30 at 7pm</span>, lower level. We're cat people, friendly, welcoming, and we won't suck you in to a commitment you're not ready for!<br /><br />2. <span style="font-weight: bold;">E-mail us. We'll e-mail you a sign to put in your window that says Friend of CATS for Forest Park</span>! If you print out and display this sign in your window, one of our volunteers knows they can knock on your door and ask you about the cats in your area.<br /><br />3. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Join us at our next fundraiser on August 29 at the Park District Building</span>. C'mon, everyone likes Brown Cow Ice Cream!<br /><br />Thanks for being neighborly and helping us make a difference in Forest Park!C.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-49178199191119508192010-06-17T22:22:00.000-07:002010-06-17T22:23:05.694-07:00cats4forestpark@gmail.comE-mail us anytime! We have an e-mail address at<br />cats4forestpark@gmail.com!C.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231311745741659943.post-62737412339598004492010-06-17T22:00:00.000-07:002010-06-17T22:09:30.453-07:00What It's All About<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_F8fTnXojdVg/TBr9mQDu_jI/AAAAAAAAACs/mh02HFOSssQ/s1600/Sugar+6.15.10.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_F8fTnXojdVg/TBr9mQDu_jI/AAAAAAAAACs/mh02HFOSssQ/s320/Sugar+6.15.10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483974329864486450" border="0" /></a><br />Sugar is currently learning about human contact while residing in my upstairs bathroom. She is recovering quite quickly from a respiratory infection - the first night she came to our house, her breathing sounded like my husband snoring at night and an asthmatic wheezing during an attack. What a terrible time for a tiny kitten only 1 1/2 pounds and 6 weeks of age. She curled up in my hand and cuddled up to my chest breathing quite hard, and then, suddenly fell fast asleep.<br /><br />The next day, it was as if we had a new kitten. Several doses of antibiotics later, she was romping around and more interested in her environment - hiding, playing with toys and very interested in sneaking out the door! We continue to play with her, and let her know that humans are her source of food, entertainment and safety.<br /><br />Today she looks even better, her eyes are cleared up, her breathing is even better and she is so much more playful. We will take her back to the vet soon for a check up, and will start to look for a special someone who will take Sugar home.<br /><br />There are many Sugars out there. At the Animal Care League, there are so many kittens, they are filled to capacity. Do you have room in your heart and your home for some Sugar? Think about it? There is Sugar waiting for you. So many people have worked so hard to make sure they are ready to go home with just the right person. You may be the person Sugar is waiting for!C.A.T.S. for Forest Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914957497801318161noreply@blogger.com2