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NOVEMBER NO KILL
2016
SHELTER
Issue 7

Meet our cover kitty
Logan on page 4

www.DoggieRescue.com

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What’s inside: Published
MONTHLY

FROM MY DESK 2
By Monika Biernacki

MEET SOME OF DOGGIERESCUE’S 3
FURRY FRIENDS!

A POSITIVE LOOK AT HIV 4 –5 Monika with Feta ( now adopted )
By Deb Rouse
Dear Supporters,
FOR THE LOVE OF CATS Showing a 6-9
selection of lovely cats from Blacktown 10-11 Our little black kittens seen on page 3 known as the
Animal Holding Facility ‘nursery rhyme litter’ (6 females & 2 males) are
very sweet, very playful and enjoy running around
DOGGIERESCUE’S NO KILL exploring. They were rescued from the pound, sick
SHELTER By Deb Rouse with ringworm but have now recovered. They are
hoping that they will all soon find loving forever
FEATURING CATS AT CAMPBELLTOWN 12-15 homes so we can help more kittens/cats in pounds.
ANIMAL HOLDING FACILITY
As you will see from Brandon Cowell’s (Animal
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF BLACKTOWN 16 Rehoming Office Blacktown Animal Holding
ANIMAL HOLDING FACILITY’S CATS Facility) message (p16) the amount of cats and
kittens, including many pregnant or mother cats with
MEET JAMES BOWEN & BOB 17 young kittens, coming into the pound on a daily
basis is simply overwhelming. By adopting a kitten
A heartwarming story of how a homeless from DoggieRescue you are enabling us to find the
room to rescue more in desperate need..
cat changed Jame’s life….
ADOPT A KITTEN AND SAVE A LIFE!
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Annabelle 7mths Pinocchio
Female Tuxedo
Sponsor Annabelle!

Astro 7mths Male Annabelle
Tuxedo Sponsor:
“ A house without a FURRY
cat is not a home!”
Love from Sylvia
Raye

Can be adopted
separately but will
make a lovely pair.

Jiminy & Pinocchio FRIENDS Jiminy
Adult Males Bi
Colour brothers.
Sponsor: “ Some-
where a loving
home is waiting!”
Lesley Cansdell &
Titch & “With love
from Joey & Rosie!”
Pat Broderick

A bonded pair to be Astro
rehomed together.

• For more details on the cats featured above please phone DoggieRescue on 9486-3133

CLICK
HERE!

DR’S CUTE “ NURSERY RHYME LITTER ”

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• • • Feline FEATURE ARTICLES By Deb Rouse

A POSTIVE
LOOK AT FIV

FIV kitties can live happily with other kitties

Meet our cover boy Logan -
6 months old. Logan was
rescued from the pound
terribly ill with cat flu. Sadly
he found out that he has
FIV. Logan is a very
handsome ginger/white kitty
with large orange eyes. We
know there is a family out
there who will love him.

The Cottage Animal
Hospital are happy to
discuss his needs at
length with anyone who
is interested so please
call us on 98907220. He is
a placid sweet calm boy.

Hello Readers, And of course there is a “but”… it depends on the
personality and, in particular, aggression that may be
Lots of mis-information abounds in relation to kitties present when “mixing” kitties. If a kitty is uncomfortable or
with FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus). No, a person feels threatened in the presence of other kitties then there
can’t catch it! A study by Purdue University’s College of are likely to be physical disagreements and this is when
Veterinary Medicine has shown that FIV kitties living the risk of blood transfer may occur. This is still a risk, not
with other non-FIV kitties, and FIV mothers with young a certainty, of transferring the virus. Luckily the shelters
can live happily together without fear of transmission. had the right blend of personalities in their shared
“These results show a lack of evidence of FIV enclosures for these studies, but then a responsible
transmission, despite years of exposure to naturally- shelter wouldn’t keep unhappy kitties together.
infected, FIV-positive cats in a mixed household.”
FIV affects different kitties in different ways, I doubt
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24698667 anyone can be certain what will happen. Many kitties
show no symptoms of being ill at all. Please, if you have
While this study was only across cases in two shelters the opportunity to have an FIV kitty as part of your family
it certainly rationally questions the belief that FIV kitties keep them safe, warm and well fed, and they are likely to
should always live alone (be the only fur-child) or only be with you for a long time!
with other FIV kitties.

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Where is my Some of my memorable moments from
furever home... adopted older fur-children:

• Having a 4+ year old relearn how to purr

after having him for 4 months – it sounded
initially like a small struggling motorbike or
old lawnmower, but after his second
attempt he had it down pat!

• Having a 10+ year old take over ownership

of the bed – the “queen is on her throne”
and loving it!

Queen Domestic Shorthair 3yrs Tabby/White Female In fact all the adopted older kitties love sleeping
on a bed or couch with a person, lazing on a
My 5 top reasons for deck in summer or in front of a heater in winter,
adopting an older kitty and hanging out near the kitchen is another of
their highlights. They really aren’t hard to please
at all.

HOW DOES IT FEEL TO FINALLY
HAVE A HOME? LIKE THIS!!!!

There are many joys to be gained from adopting an CINNAMON (known at DoggieRescue before her
older kitty, here are just 5: adoption as FETA) is a beautiful tabby adult cat
we adopted who is settling in well and enjoys
1. You are more likely to be able to assess the spreading out on the bed : ) Joshua Spence
personality of an older kitty than a kitten; a kitten’s
personality most likely is evolving and they won’t
necessarily act in the same way once more mature

2. You will also be able to know fairly well how
active your older kitty is, and whether they are a
good match to your lifestyle (house space, work,
children, other fur children)

3. Older kitties are less risk; they do necessarily
need to be coached on the dangers in life (other
animals, other people)

4. Older kitties are “less maintenance”; you do not
need to spend so much time training them (to use
the kitty litter tray, not to claw the furniture or
curtains), older kitties are more comfortable with
time alone and do not need to be amused or
entertained for large parts of the day

5. Older kitties are able to form just as close a
loving relationship; they may come with some
funny habits that have been formed with their
previous family, but these generally wind down over
time as they get use to you and your special habits ;)

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“What greater gift than the love of a cat? Cats are one of the most
beloved human companions of all time.” Charles Dickens

FOR THE LOVE OF

BLACKTOWN ANIMAL HOLDING FACILITY— CLICK HERE!

CATS! Do you love CATS?
I do too!
So why adopt ONE
when I can have TWO?

Imp.3918 DEWY Imp: 3921 BOLTON
1-3yrs Ginger Male 3-7yrs Tabby/White Male

CLICK FOR CLICK FOR
VIDEO VIDEO

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Imp.4004 Imp.4089
BAELISH ALTO

1-3yrs 1-3yrs Ginger/
Black Male White Male

CLICK FOR
VIDEO

Imp.4017 CLICK FOR CLICK FOR
CIRRUS VIDEO VIDEO

1-3yrs Ginger/
White Male

A pair is great but …..will TWO do?
With so many homeless cats perhaps I could adopt ….a FEW!

CLICK FOR
VIDEO

Imp.4147 Imp.4090
SHADE FLURRY

1-3yrs Blue 1-3yrs Tabby/
Torti Female White Male

What about that lovely blue torti - That scared little Tabby cat looks in
do I have room for FOUR? need of a cuddle or TWO,
It’s a big house, could I He’s the one that everyone
possibly fit in ONE MORE??? passes by - I’ll have him TOO!

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Cats are addictive, as all CLICK FOR
cat lovers know, VIDEO
Taken good care of they
can live for twenty years Imp.4106
or so. TREASURE
6-12mths
Cats on the lounge, cats in Torti/Tabby
the hall, cats in my bed, Female
cats under my feet…
My days will be filled,
my purrfect life complete.

But wait, did someone say
this one is on death row?
I’ll have ANOTHER,
nobody will know!

Just when I Imp.3959
thought I was BUTTER-
done I’ve gone SCOTCH
and fallen for 1-3yrs White/
this cute one… Ginger
Female

CLICK FOR
VIDEO

Sadly I sit scanning the internet... all alone,
for strictly no pets are allowed in this my rented home,

but one day I hope to realize my dream and become

the craziest cat lady anyone

has ever seen!!!!

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VIDEO
CLICK HERE

Imp:3839 DAVOS

AT BLACKTOWN POUND

Davos, wouldn't we love to know your story! With his unique crossed eyed look he certainly is a cat
with lots of character and he also has a gorgeous personality. Davos is friendly and smoochy, loving
any bit of attention - he could do with a bit of spoiling. Wouldn't you love to have Davos in your life?

Davos was found at Wentworthville on the 29th September, and since no one came looking for him,
he is available to be adopted now. He is estimated to be between 3 and 7 years of age, which
means he will be happy sleeping the day away. If you are interested in adopting Davos, please
contact the facility and quote his impound number 3839. He will be $114 which includes desexing,
vaccination (F3), microchip and life-time registration (NSW).

Blacktown Animal Holding Facility
415 Flushcombe Road Prospect NSW

Call (02) 9839 6161
Email: [email protected]

OPENING HOURS: Sat 9am-1pm Sun 9-11am Mon - Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm

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• Feature DOGGIERESCUE A NO KILL SHELTER Written by Deb Rouse

Doggie Rescue is a no-kill Kittens available
shelter, one of the few true at The Cottage
no-kill rescue groups of a Animal Hospital
reasonable size in NSW. Ph: 9890 7220
On these two pages are
some easy ways you can What does no-kill mean? Wiki contains the definition
help and bring happiness “A "no-kill" shelter is an animal shelter that does not kill
to an abandoned pet, and healthy or treatable animals even when the shelter is full,
help us to save more! reserving euthanasia for terminally ill animals or those
considered dangerous to public safety.” Unfortunately
1. there are some who like to apply their own interpretation on
“healthy” and “behavioural issues”, and euthanize animals
based on the adoptability within a limited timeframe. Doggie
Rescue does not do this.

Biggest myth about no-kill shelters: The biggest
myth about no-kill shelters is that they are always
full and cannot accept new animals.

Doggie Rescue has a well proven reputation for animals
being adopted each week, and is always taking in new
rescues, most often those on death row who have not been
adopted by the public or other rescue groups. These are
most often the hardest cases, as they are not considered
pretty enough, or are too big, or too old, or with medical
conditions needing vet care, or timid, or having various
levels of anxiety of having been abandoned on the streets
or surrendered at a pound. Yet with the special care at
Doggie Rescue, new families with kind hearts are found.
.
Advocate for desexing & a pet for life approach:
Doggie Rescue ensures all our doggies and kitties to be
adopted are desexed. We also check with new families to
ensure they are dedicated to keeping the new family
fur-child for life, and consider what may happen and options
for care if something significant happens to the fur-parents.
In these ways we are looking to proactively address the
number of animals abandoned and surrendered.

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HELPING DOGGIERESCUE TO SAVE MORE LIVES By Deb Rouse

How can you help most? Our well established rescue routines for “Doggie Rescue has a
doggies has started to be applied to helping kitties, however resources well proven reputation for
are limited in both cases! Like most rescue groups we run mainly on animals being adopted
donations and the help of volunteers. each week, and is always
taking in new rescues,
Firstly: please make a donation, most often those on death
row who have not been
$’s are the most powerful and useful as $’s can be turned to the adopted by the public or
most pressing needs as these change throughout the year. other rescue groups.”

• For online donations please see http://www.doggierescue.com, Deb
and click on the “Donations” tab or complete a donation at the
shelter office – you know everything over $2 is tax deductable :)

• And there are other donations such as sponsoring an animal or
helping with specific medical expenses for some of the rescued
bubs. You may even make a donation on behalf of a person’s
birthday or other celebratory event.

Second: become a volunteer.

It is not easy giving up your spare leisure time to generally come and
“muck-in” helping the doggies and kitties at the shelter. Cleaning and
feeding are the kindest basic things one can do for an animal, and of
course there is the opportunity for “cuddles”. Check out all the ways you
can volunteer at http://www.doggierescue.com and click on the “Help Us”
tab. All sorts of skills are needed in all sorts of ways.

And of course, “love the one you got”, take care of all your fur-children,
and enjoy their close friendship for life.

FEATURED CATS

1. LIBERTY Domestic short hair
2. 6mths Torti Female

Liberty is seeking a sponsor...

2. & 3. TOBY Domestic short
hair 7-8mths White Male (Toby
is hearing impaired) & MERIDA
Domestic short hair 7mths

3. Torti Female A bonded pair.

Sponsors: “ Just ‘cause you’re
such a very handsome boy!”

Jane & Romeo & “ Sending you

lots of good luck!” Darren
Needham-Walker

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Hello, my name is Basil 3yrs old. I am a very sweet and calm kitty! I can not stress how easy going I am!
I settled into the shelter immediately and was trotting around the cattery like I owned the place by the
second day! I love humans and love getting cuddles and back scratches. I've met both male and female
cats and I am so sweet with them and do an adorable nose touch to say hello. When I go into the
outdoor play area I am still a little shy, and I choose to hide under a pillow, but each time I go out there
I am getting more confident and starting to explore all the smells and sounds. I'd make a great addition
to any home looking for a friendly and gentle young man to add to their family. Imp. 5041

ANIMAL CARE
FACILITY

CLICK HERE Opening hours: Mon: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Tues - Fri : 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: 2 Rose St (off Blaxland Rd), Sat: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Campbelltown 2560 Sun: Closed Public Holidays: Closed

Contact: Animal Care Facility Office
Business hours phone: 02 4645 4790

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Imp: 5067 PEACHES Imp: 5070 MELON

Breed: Domestic Short Haired Breed: Domestic Short Haired
Colour: Ginger/White Colour: White/Tabby
Size: Small Size: Small
Gender: Female Age: 5mths old Gender: Male Age: 8mths old

Very sweet little girl—priority HIGH Friendly, confident & outgoing—priority HIGH

Imp: 5056 BAMBI Imp: 5029 FRANK

Breed: Domestic Short Haired Breed: Domestic Short Haired
Colour: Calico Colour: Black/White
Size: Medium Size: Medium
Gender: Female Age: 2 years old Gender: Male Age: 2 years old

Independent with personality + — priority HIGH A friendly but sometimes shy—priority HIGH
http://www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/RAP/AnimalsandPets/LostDogsCats

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Imp: 5071 CHARLIE Imp: 5068 OLIVIA

Breed: Domestic Short Haired Breed: Domestic Short Haired
Colour: White/Tabby Colour: Tabby
Size: Medium Size: Medium
Gender: Female Age: 1 year old Gender: Female Age: 8mths old

A shy little girl — priority HIGH Sweet girl who enjoys a snuggle—priority HIGH

Imp: 5089 Breed: DMH Colour: Tabby Size: Medium Gender: Female Age: Young

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SCAREDY CATS! Just ‘cause these beautiful
cats are timid & shy,
Please, don’t pass them by...

Imp: 5028 OLLIE

Breed: Domestic Short Haired
Colour: Tabby/White
Size: Large Gender: Male
Age: 4 years old

Hello, my name is Ollie and I
came to the shelter as a stray. I
am very shy here at the facility,
but I enjoy gentle chin scratches
from my carer. I've possibly lived
as a street cat my whole life, and
will need time to settle into the
luxuries of a loving and caring
home environment. If you are
looking for a handsome boy, have
a safe and calm lifestyle, please
visit me and give me a chance.

Imp: 5045 PAUL Imp: 5042 BLEU

Breed: Domestic Medium Haired Breed: Domestic Medium Haired
Colour: Black/White Colour: Ginger
Size: Medium Size: Medium
Gender: Male Gender: Male
Age: 2 years old Age: 3 years old

Shy and needs a quiet home—priority HIGH He’s sweet, but very scared—priority HIGH

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26 CATS IN TODAY
23 RESCUED

“ When we tell people how many cats and kittens we can impound in a single day, the answer can be

quite surprising. This time of year, it is not uncommon for us to get more than 20 cats/kittens in a single
day, for days at a time. We work hard to save as many as we can, supported by volunteer-run rescue

groups but the easiest way to save more cats is to DESEX your cats.” Brandon, Re Homing Officer

In ONE day Blacktown Animal Holding Facility started off with 3 kittens and No Kill Pet Rescue picked them up.
Then a mummy cat with her 2 sick babies arrived, then another mummy kitty with 5 babies and an emaciated cat
with severe dental issues and other medical issues arrived, almost at once. Our amazing friends Bek and Kathy
at Lap Warmers Cat Rescue picked all of them up whilst we searched around for rescue groups to take them on. It
didn't take long before Collaroy Veterinary Services put up their hand for the mum and 5 babies (thanks to Alison
for transporting), the lovely Laura from Kiki's Safehaven said she will rescue the emaciated boy and Claws 'n'
Paws Rescue said they will rescue the mum and 2 sick babies. Another 6 kittens arrived, and another 2 sick kittens
and another 2 kittens. Thankfully our friends at WOOF Dog Rescue, Denise at Paws and Brighter future cat
rescue have already picked up or have put a save on them.
This is the start of kitten season. It is easier now to find rescue groups to save them.
Soon it won't be. Blacktown Animal Holding Facility are putting out an urgent call out to
DESEX your cats. It is not all that long before Christmas and New Year will be upon us,
statistically the worst time of year for abandoned pets. What will happen to these
desperate, defenceless mums & bubs when Rescue Groups are full?

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A Cat Approaches A Copyright 2016:
Street Musician And
Both Their Lives Are DoggieRescue.com Permission is
given to reprint for educational
Changed Forever purposes only, provided that
DoggieRescue.com Magazine is
This is the story of James Bowen and Bob, a cat who made acknowledged.
friends with this man, perhaps trying to take him to new
heights! James met Bob in the hallway of his building and he Published by: DoggieRescue.com
thought he was someone else’s cat. ABN 49098918471
Bowen started becoming increasingly worried when he saw
the cat in the same spot day after day. When he checked the Address: 8 Chiltern Rd
cat he realized that he had no collar or ID tags, but he still Ingleside NSW 2101
checked with his neighbours to see if it belonged to them. Phone: 9486 3133 or 0429 044 484
When no one claimed ownership of the cat, Bowen decided
to help the cat himself. This is their story! Editor, Advertising, Typesetting,
Layout & Design: Corinne Daw
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Photography: Kim Bernotas
& Oznur Mezgil

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SAVING ANIMALS LIVES FOR
OVER 15 YEARS

No - Kill Charity Phone 9486-3133 Volunteers welcome!

Meet Toby on page 3

Please call DoggieRescue on 9486-3133 at Ingleside or fill in the Adoption
form for cats on www.doggierescue.com/adoption_cat and email it to
[email protected]