KittyCat News & Press Releases 2010

 

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UPDATE ON THE ROSLYN TRAGEDY I have received the following with thanks: A few blankets Two doggy kennels (the one is the green plastic type and will not be easy to renovate for the cats but will see what can be done). R200 donations which will go towards waterproofing the kennels. Two jerseys, two trousers and a blanket. read more published July 2010     A STORY TO WARM YOUR HEART - “PIET & HIS BELOVED MICHELLE” Piet is an elderly man who worked for a nursery that had to close down. His manager kindly found him a place to stay as well as donating Piet most of the plants that were not sold and the two Wendy houses in which Piet and his sister are living. I met Piet about a year ago when trapping ferals in Valhalla. Warm Regards, Tricha and the Ferals Tricha.Naude@standardbank.co.za   read more published July 2010     Free pet food storage containers from Hill’s this winter From mid-July, at participating vets, Hill’s Pet Nutrition is giving away two attractive storage solutions for your pet food. read more... published July 2010       With a song in my heart I would like to report that another 4 of the Paul Kruger Street cats were trapped by Feral Squad and sterilised by Silverton SPCA. The cats are in great shape and so healthy that you won't believe its the same colony of sick, nutritious and starving cats from a few months ago. This is because of the medical attention and nutritious food that they have been receiving since the first plea for this colony went out.   read more... published June 2010   Thank you and an Emmett Update read more... published June 2010         Warm away your cat’s winter woes this June – national Hill’s Pet Mobility Month Arthritis is a common condition in cats although few show obvious symptoms. Feline osteoarthritis has been shown to affect about two-thirds of cats aged 12 years and older, and as many as 25% of all cats.   read more... published June 2010         National Cat Action Taskforce         Dear animal lover, Today, we have a very exciting announcement to make: the birth of the first national cat-care NGO in South Africa: the National Cat Action Taskforce (NCat)! This is an organisation with a difference, however. Not only will it be national, but it will have the following two objectives: Primary objective: To help existing cat-care organisations and individuals countrywide do more of what they are already doing. In other words, we want to help those organisations rescue more cats, feed more cats, sterilise more cats, and home more cats. We would like to do this by providing them not only with funds – which will be distributed carefully and systematically – but also by helping them gain access to resources such as information, veterinary services, traps, etc. Secondary objective: To train and employ – and therefore empower – previously disadvantaged individuals, eg as feral trappers.   read more... published May 2010           TUFCAT Shelter Day Update   Dear Everyone, Thank you so much for giving up your Saturday and venturing all the way out to UWC to assist us with repairing and waterproofing the cat shelters. I cannot tell you what a difference this will make in terms of improving the cats’ quality of life and how much it facilitates our job of caring for them. I felt so utterly despondent (as you saw from my previous email) because I thought no one was coming, but was so incredibly surprised by the number of generous, compassionate and socially responsible individuals who made this day the success that it was. Jenny gave up a birthday celebration to attend, for which I am eternally grateful as you and Magda knew exactly what to do and I can honestly say things would not have proceeded as smoothly as they did without the two of you!   read more... published April 2010       Easter Eggs Can Poison Your Pet For many people Easter means indulging in chocolates and sweets, but before treating the four legged members of the family, be warned - chocolate can kill your pet. “Chocolate contains theobromine, a stimulant that is toxic to animals,” says Dr Guy Fyvie, veterinary advisor for Hill’s Pet Nutrition. “Humans metabolise theobromine easily, but dogs process it much more slowly so it can build up to toxic levels in their system quite quickly.”   read more... published April 2010     It just takes a simple click of the mouse to www.doit4charity.co.za/fundraising/Maisie.Swoboda  All donations go to the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, the oldest SPCA in South Africa.     Cycle the Hill’s for the SPCA – Cycle Tour Challenge Not satisfied with just entering and competing in the 2010 Pick n Pay / Cape Argus Cycle Tour, 74 year old veteran cyclist Maisie Swoboda has taken up the challenge to “Cycle the Hill’s for the SPCA”.   read more... published March 2010     SPCA EMBARKS ON CAT AWARENESS MONTH PROJECT  - March 2010    The Tshwane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) will be promoting March 2010 as Cat Awareness Month.  As it was established during a recent survey that compared to dogs, not many cats are reclaimed by their owners from the SPCA.  The whole purpose of the project will be to create awareness amongst the public of lost cats taken in by the SPCA, to promote cat adoptions and to educate the public on responsible pet ownership towards cats as domestic animals. Please contact your nearest SPCA branch for more details on bookings of sterilisations, vaccinations or microchip implants.  The information will also be available on the Tshwane SPCA web site, go to www.spcapta.co.za   read more... published February 2010         Hill’s Pet Slimmer – score your cat’s weight loss goals in 2010 Maintaining your cat’s optimum weight will help it to live a longer, healthier life but unfortunately excess kilos can creep on quite easily and are not as simple to shake.   read more... published February 2010       What’s in the stocking for SA’s pets? A boogie board, 100 tennis balls, a splash pool and an oil painting are some of the more unusual gifts pets may be receiving this Christmas, according to a survey of South African pet owners conducted by Hill’s Pet Nutrition.   read more... published January 2010

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