RescueCat E-Magazine July 2015_Neat

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JULY
2015
Issue 17

Meet our gorgeous cover girl
“ Unexpected Beauty” on page 10 & 11

celebrating CHRISTMAS IN JULY
SAVING HUMANS BY FINDING
THEM A RESCUE CAT

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Dear Friends,

This recently appeared in Southern Highland News...

WINGECARRIBEE Shire Council has formally adopted a
revised euthanasia policy for animals at its Moss Vale
shelter. Clr Larry Whipper said "I think it's important we
have this minimal euthanasia policy in place. What it does
is set the foundation for whoever operates the shelter, and
ensures compassionate care of our companion animals out
there." Clr Whipper noted that some of the public
submissions had been incorporated into the policy. "I'm
sure it will give a sense of security to a lot of animal-lovers
in the community," he said.

The council had first adopted a draft euthanasia policy in
September 2013, the policy now sets the conditions for the
minimal euthanasia and maximum rehoming of shelter
animals. It clarifies that shelter animals can be euthanised
only on recommendation by a veterinarian, and limits the
circumstances in which euthanasia may occur.
Respondents also said no animal should be euthanised
purely because the shelter lacked space.

AN ARMFUL OF PURRFECTION!!!! Way to go Wingecarribee! We wish that other facilities
Meet handsome Roger again on page 6 would take note. If one shelter can do it - so can others.

Elizabeth, RESCUECATPROJECT

DON’T BUY FROM A PET SHOP— ADOPT FROM A POUND!

Give a homeless CAT/KITTEN a forever home— Blossom & Mum, Zion & family, Sidney with his new Dad….

Blacktown City Animal Holding Facility. Ph. 9839-6161 http://services.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/petsonline/
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RESCUECATPROJECT

https://www.facebook.com/RescueCatProject.Homepage?ref=bookmarks

Dear Readers,

It is that time again. We are often asked "How can I help the kitties and RCP". The truth is that the
single thing that you can do to help the kitties is to follow us and to share us with those you know….

Have no shame, if you see a colleague at work with an iDevice, simply say, "Hey I bet you like
googling cute cat photos, did you know about RescueCat Project (RCP)"... It is a great conversation
icebreaker. Or, if you always wanted to say hi to your gorgeous co-worker and show your sharing
side, introduce yourself and offer to share a well kept secret ... the cutest kitties can be found on RCP...

Elizabeth

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You might say..It's ridiculous,
of course it cannot be true…
A cat like a balloon and yet
the similarities are not few!

http://services.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/petsonline/search.aspx?type=3
No, that’s not like
me, for I’m as
slim as can be….

Imp.2399: Imp.2664
DEXTER HARLEQUIN 11
1-2yrs Male 1-2yrs Female

REASON 1. Balloons are bright and happy and bring REASON 2. Balloons are fat and round

such fun and there are many cats just like that! and there are many cats just like that!

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BLACKTOWN ANIMAL HOLDING FACILITY

415 Flushcombe Road, PROSPECT. NSW
http://services.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/petsonline/search.aspx?type=3
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Sat 9:00 am - 1:00pm Sun 9:00 am - 11:00 am

The facility is CLOSED on Public Holidays

Imp.2672: DIMA Imp.2673: GERALDO
2-4yrs Male 2-4yrs Male
& brother to Dima

Imp.2707: DUSKY Imp.2519: MIDAS SURPRISE
GROUSE 1-2yrs Female 2-4yrs Male

REASON 3. Balloons come in such a variety of colours, and there are many cats just like that!

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Reason 4: Balloons bring out the
child in us all and there are many
cats and kittens just like that….

Imp.2618: SUGAR PLUM Are you able to care for a
6-12mths Female homeless cat or kitten until a

permanent home can be
found? Foster carers enable

many lives to be saved.

FOSTER CARERS SAVE LIVES

https://www.facebook.com/RescueCatProject.TopCat

Imp.2867: LITTLE Imp.2658: ROGER Imp.2598: SWEET WILLIAM
GULL 2-4yrs Female 4-6yrs Male 2-4yrs Male

REASON 5. Balloons float through air and REASON 6. Balloons are happy, bouncy, bouncy
some cats leap so high without a care… & so much fun— there are many beautiful cats...
Yes there are many cats just like that! just like that!!!!

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PHONE 9839-6161

Imp.2886: BLACK
SWAN 1-2yrs Female

REASON 7. Balloons even though seemingly indestructible can be very fragile…
There are many beautiful cats in situations just like that!

Blacktown Animal REASON 8: Balloons can be here one minute and
Holding Facility. with just a tiny PRICK and they are GONE…..

Cost: $230 ( $200 for pensioners ) THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF CATS
& cats over 7 years $125 ($95 for JUST LIKE THAT!
pensioners) incl.— vaccination,
desexing, micro chip & also is life http://services.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/petsonline/search.aspx?type=3
time registration.

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SAVING PRECIOUS LIVES FROM POUNDS

Continuing to follow Cats/Kittens rescued by Michelle from DoggieRescue and now awaiting homes with participating
Veterinary surgeries. This month we focus on ANIMAL TRACKS VETERINARY CLINIC, THE COTTAGE ANIMAL
HOSPITAL and FOREST ANIMAL HOSPITAL 24/7. Without the co-operation of these caring, pro active veterinary
surgeries continuing to save the lives of these cats and kittens from Death Row in pounds would not be possible.

24 The Crescent
HOMEBUSH. NSW. 2140

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 9764 6066

http://mvol.com.au/animaltracksvet.aspx

Mae, Michy & Meerkat, are a trio of tabby Adopted
Kittens rescued from Blacktown Animal
Holding Facility by Michelle from Doggie
Rescue and now available for adoption at
Animal Tracks Veterinary Clinic.

• Mae is a sweet, calm girl and the
quietest one of the litter. She loves
cuddles, kisses and snuggling in bed.

• Michy is the cheekiest one of the litter -
adventurous, confident & loves to play.

• Meerkat is a sweet, adventurous boy
who loves being with people and getting
lots of cuddles and attention.

ADOPTION COST: $240 FOR DESEXING, 1ST VACCINATION/WORMING & M/CHIP

https://www.facebook.com/alexandriavet

http://amsvet.com.au/

Boston approx 4-5 months S/H Tabby Affectionate & very playful. AMS Alexandria
Adoption fee $295 for 3 kitten Vacc, M/chip, vet health check, flea Shop 1/138 Botany Road,
& worming treatment & desexing. He is litter trained & socialized . ALEXANDRIA. NSW. 2017
Email: [email protected]

Phone: (02) 9698 4120

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Phone: 9451 4840 http://www.forestanimalhospital247.com.au/

Forest Animal Hospital 24/7
612 Warringah Rd, Cnr Warringah Rd & Ferguson St
Forestville, NSW, 2087 Email: [email protected]

BELLA & MITZI BONDED SISTERS NEEDING
A HOME TOGETHER….

I want to take you on a journey. It starts way back in Michelle, DoggieRescue’s Foster Cat Co-Ordinator was
March when two very scared cats were surrendered to at Blacktown to rescue a few lucky kittens and cats from
Blacktown Animal Holding Facility. Being surrendered Death Row when she was asked if there was room for a
these cats ( bonded sisters ) had no safe holding period bonded pair of adult cats who were due to die that day.
so immediately the clock started ticking. Being a bonded Bella & Mitzi. After quickly ringing a few contacts
pair and both being a little shy made it that much harder Michelle got lucky! Forest Animal Hospital 24/7 were
and as the time came for these beautiful girls to be willing to save these cat’s lives and find them a home.
euthanized nobody had come forward to save their lives
despite a promotion by the RescueCatProject facebook Four months have passed and Bella and Mitzi are still
page. Their owner had abandoned them, and it seemed waiting adoption at Forest Animal Hospital 24/7 with so
that the sad fate that awaited them was a reality… far no forever home in sight and we need your help.

CAN YOU GIVE BELLA & MITZI’S STORY A HAPPY ENDING?

Bella is a Tabby/White Domestic Shorthair 3yrs old and her sister Mitzi is a Ginger/White Domestic Shorthair 5yrs
old. They have been Desexed, Vaccinated, Wormed and Micro Chipped and cost is $350.00 for the pair..
Please contact Forest Animal Hospital 24/7 ( details above ) if you can offer these lovely girls a home together
where they can be safe and loved because if any cats deserve a happy ending these two sisters do.

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A NEW INITIATIVE FROM BLACKTOWN POUND…

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POUND CAT OF THE MONTH!

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We would like to thank Blacktown Animal Holding Facility very much for their wonderful new
initiative in saving a Pound Cat’s life through our FRONT PAGE PET promotion each month.

At the end of each month a Cat/Kitten from the ‘UNEXPECTED BEAUTY’…
RED LIST (euthanasia list ) will be chosen from
Blacktown Animal Holding Facility as the cover cat Unexpected Beauty is a Black/White Female Cat and
for RESCUECATS E-Magazine and also Doggie has a beautiful face with a lovely nose smudge. She is
Rescue E-Magazine ‘CAT OF THE MONTH’. The quite rotund and very, very cuddly. Only 1-2yrs old this
chosen cat will be given additional time to find sweetie is hoping to spend CHRISTMAS IN JULY with
their forever home. It is just one cat you might say her new family...
but for that cat it could mean LIFE not DEATH.
Unexpected Beauty is impound 2654 at Blacktown
WHERE IS THE POUND? Pound, Sydney. She is $230 to adopt. That includes
desexing, vaccination (1st F3), microchipping and lifetime
Blacktown’s Animal Holding facility is registration in NSW. Remember - love comes free.
located at …415 Flushcombe Road,
If this beautiful cat looks and sounds like you -
PROSPECT. NSW please pick up the phone and call Blacktown Animal
Holding Facility on 9839-6161 or alternatively email:
( Closed Public Holidays.) [email protected]
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am
SAVE A LIFE!
to 4:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am to11:00 am I am asking you all to PLEASE share our magazine
link and make sure that this promotion is a success.
http://services.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/petsonline/

Pictured is last month’s ‘Cat of the Month’
YOGI BEAR & his brand new Mum.

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DESEXING YOUR KITTY -

HELP FOR THOSE IN NEED!

Compiled by Deborah Rouse

There are many benefits for desexing your kitty – the major reason is to reduce the mass annual killing of cats in
pounds, shelters and at vets across Australia each year.

The most commonly referenced number is 250,000 for cats and dogs euthanized (unnecessarily killed) across
Australia each year.

Australia should be ashamed, as the UK rate is about a tenth of ours - 25,000, for a nation that has a population
ten times the size of ours! What is going on?

• It is an urban myth that a female cat should be allowed to have one litter.
• It is also an urban myth that a male cat’s testicles are somehow connected to its owner’s, although

psychologically should perhaps be recognised... but still treated ;)

Desexing is the most powerful step you can take to decrease the number of kitties killed each year, and
make an impact on the number that find themselves in pounds and shelters through no fault of their own.

Yes there is some discomfort for your kitty – and you will need to organise, deliver, pick up and keep an eye on
your recovering pet.

If you are not able to afford the costs, don’t put it off:

• shop around – the costs vary from vet to vet, some vets will offer discounts to regular clients,
those clients they know are in need, and also if you have rescued the animal (apologies to these
champion vets who are so kind in offering discounts, and who are making their $ contribution to
animal welfare – also you must be comfortable with any vet you choose who will responsibly look
after your furr-child)

• also contact the National Desexing Network, an Australian national organisation
http://www.ndn.org.au/

look for:

Applying for low cost desexing

National desexing month – it is July*!

Benefits of desexing

*Note: “National Desexing Month specials are offered to everyone in July only.

You do not need a voucher or a pension or concession card for
these special offers listed...”

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HOW A CAT PURRING

HELPS YOU!

Compiled by Deborah Rouse ADORABLE OPAL NEEDS A HOME!

It isn’t just that some of us love the sound, a cat purr vibrates
between 20 and 140 Hz, and sounds vibrating at these levels
are known to have a medical therapeutic effect on us humans!

Marmalade – perhaps Most people are already aware that…
her name should be
Honey? Gorgeous pale • being a cat (and dog) owner will
ginger, 3 years old female. significantly lower the risk of you
Seeking a new loving having a heart attack
family as she found herself
abandoned pregnant in a • gently patting and cuddling a cat
pound. All 5 of her babes will lower your blood pressure
found homes are you her
forever home? • a purring cat will calm your nerves –
Call Collaroy Veterinary at times of stress they literally can be
Service on 9971 8487 your best friend

Spice - She needs more Multiple organisations are now
cuddling from kind hearted reporting that …
folk! Stunning Siamese
cross 6 year old female • vibrations between 25 and 50 Hz
saved from the pound. are proven to help increase bone
Beautiful Spice is extremely strength and healing bones, and
gentle and happy with other vibrations between 100 and 200 Hz
cats. She is PURRFECT... are second best
Contact Michelle, in North
Rocks, on 0451 033 823 • vibrations are useful for healing
soft tissue, and beneficial for
Dawn - Do you have the getting over muscle, tendon and
love and resources for a ligament injuries
bundle of joy? Very young
tabby ginger female kitten • vibrations can also help fight
saved with siblings. Born just infections and swelling
days before Australia Day,
these babes have had tender • if you have laboured breathing
care since then. (e.g. dysponea), a cat purr may
Contact The Cottage beneficially decrease the symptoms
Animal Hospital, in
Parramatta, on 9890 7220 So a happy cat not only makes a
happy family, a happy cat also

makes a healthy family!

TOP PHOTO: For more details on adopting Opal contact : Michelle at North Rocks Vets on 0451 033 823.

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ADOPT YOUR OWN ‘PURR MACHINE’ FROM BLACKTOWN ANIMAL HOLDING FACILITY

CATS: Imp: 2707 DUSKY GROUSE 1-2yrs White/Tabby/Ginger Female, Imp:2519 MIDAS SURPRISE 2-4yrs White
Male, Imp:2598 SWEET WILLIAM 2-4yrs Black/White Male & Imp:2399 ROGER 4-6yrs Smokey Black/White Male

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ADORABLE GINGER KITTENS

www.DoggieRescue.com

“ LARRY ” “ SAMMY ” “ TOMMY ”

Larry, Sammy & Tommy are 10 week old ginger Domestic Shorthair male kittens. They will come with Desexing,
wormed, F3 Vaccinated, FIV tested, Micro Chipped and 1 month of flea prevention. Their adoption fee is $220.

FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT DOGGIERESCUE ON 9486-3133