Holiday Open House - The Cat House on the Kings

Holiday Open House
Our Holiday Boutique and Open House was blessed with
spectacular weather and lots of people. Scores turned out
to support the Cat House on the Kings and bid on the
fabulous auction items. Long time supporters Eileen
Stella is adopted at Open House
Hardworking Tammy & Amanda Barker
Lynea & the Moraga’s of Sacramento
and Michael Romero came from Los Angeles to man
the welcome table for the third year. Lucy Reynolds and
Robin Springenberg stopped at Costco and loaded up
with donations before driving down from the Bay Area.
They have volunteered at several open houses and spent
this one selling our Marmalady items. Terry Teeters and
friend Kate came from San Jose for the day. Terry and
Kate had a winning day, taking home not one, but two of
the raffle baskets. Ramona Hackbart of Fairfield, CA was
the lucky winner of our raffle quilt.
Valley Public Television (KVPT-Ch. 18) came out to
film and aired an episode of the event the following
Wednesday, November 6th. If you were not able to join
us, you can check out what you missed. Just click on this
link to watch the segment.
http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2365115408/
Heartfelt thanks to everyone who worked, volunteered
and/or donated to make yet another open house a riproaring success! Without your help, your donations
and loyal support, these events would not be possible.
THANK YOU!
From
In Memory of
Soukup, Deborah & Steven............................ Calvin Soukup
Seaford, Caryl............................................... Marcus Seaford
Hurdle, Valery.............................................................. bandit
Campbell, Patricia.................................................. Mignonne
Cassidy, Joann............................................................. Zelda
Engleman, Ellen G.......................................................... Kyle
Switzer, Linda L........................................................ Jack cat
Elder, Margaret.............................................................. Josie
Connelly, Kathleen.................................... Christine Connelly
Alberti, Jeannete................................................ Sadies Boys
Meridian Chapter #310 O.E.S............................... Rose Vigil
Graham, Gaylord, Gus & Bernice....... our beloved aunt Mary
Gress, Noura................................................ Simba & Sparky
Goddard, Marcia................................................... Nana Jean
Noel, Melissa................................................. Kathy Lasswell
Leonard, Harriet............................................... Beverly Brune
Soukup, Deborah & Steven............................ Calvin Soukup
Sullivan, Sue Ann...................................... gUCCI & kAYDEE
Anderson, Lauren......................................................... Sassy
Murray, Kath.................................................................. tiger
Row, John & Ella.................................................. Ellen Shea
Brandon, Laura..................................................... Ellen Shea
Cosyns, Alberto.................................................... Ellen Shea
Yakura, Chizuko & John....................................... Ellen Shea
Kaku, Thomas & Stephanie.................................. Ellen Shea
Bubenik, Carleen & Louis........................... Lenny & Sammy
Van Hoogmoed, John & Patricia........................... Ellen Shea
Watson, cindy.................................... Brothers Roo & Brody
Gress, Noura................................................ Simba & sparky
Kruse, Alexandra.......................................................... Frizzy
Switzer, Linda L........................................................ jack cat
Engleman, Ellen G.......................................................... kyle
Hannan, Kristen......Nemo, Midnight, Scooter, Bear & howley
Roberts, Myron & Armida..................................... Ellen Shea
Michael Logoluso Farms...................................... ellen Shea
Schoettler, Ila & Thomas...................................... Ellen Shea
Hanshaw, L.M....................................................... Ellen Shea
Sprouse, Joanne.......................................... Evelyn Repettie
Crosswhite, Ilona.......................................................... Jorge
Hasani, Mirian............................................................. Snickle
Nesbitt, Lloyd........................................................ Chee chee
Morgan, Jane.............................................................. Zoogie
Babyak, Bethany................................. Rufua, Baby & Roger
Shimoguchi, Joanne.................................................... sasaki
Goddard, Marcia................................................... nana jean
Noel, Melissa................................................. Kathy Lasswell
Cappelluti, Susan Venturi..................................... Ellen Shea
Massetti, Cecilia................................................... Ellen Shea
Gibbs, Roseanna............................................................. FAB
Sullivan, Sue Ann........................................ Gucci & KayDee
Mack, Nicole............................................................... Veruca
Anderson, Lauren......................................................... sassy
Mitchell, JoAnne.......................................................... Gracie
Rigby, Nancy & Mitchell........................................ Ellen Shea
David, Beverly................................................. Sadie Malone
Clay, Jacqueline.......................................... Marjorie Pittman
Grudko, Roy.................................... Chauncy Billups Grudko
Bates, Ross..................................................................... Leo
Jones, Pamela............................................ Donation Sly boy
Jones, Pamela....................................................... Jacky boy
Zarasua, Marilyn................................................. minnie mom
Alberti, Jeannete.................................................. sadi’s boys
Soukup, Deborah & Steven............................. calvin Soukup
Adkins, Robin........................................................ Jill Safran
Cruz, Kristina............................................. Dooney & Bourke
Lamberson, Mary........................................................... Zorro
Arena, Frank.................................................................. etzel
Fontenelle, Eleanore............................................. Stinkerlou
Yenovkian, Louise........................................... Beverly Brune
Pitts, Lynne............................................................... Pheonix
Maruyama, William.................................................... Sammy
Gress, Noura................................................ simba & Sparky
Kulish, Richard & Patricia................................ April Appleton
Geiger, Michael..................................... Dixie (A.K.A. Burrito)
Engelman, Ellen............................................................. Kyle
Switzer, Linda L......................................................... jack cat
Miller, Mary Ann..................................................... Bev Brune
Tejeda, Patricia.......................................................... Vicky Li
Sargent, Frances.......................................... Lorna Anderson
Brown, Tracy.................................................................. Nicky
Goddard, Marcia................................................... nana jean
Noel, Melissa................................................... Kathy Laswell
From
In Honor of
..............................................................................
Messmore, Tara............................. in honor of Amanda Avery
Gutierrez, Maria.....................in honor of marmalady & trinity
Petras, Donna.................................... in honor of John & Edie
Blakemore, Richard & Judith.. in honor of Gino & Freddy (pinky)
Langs, Betty & Peter............................ In honor of Mrs, Hazel
Special Delivery
The Cat House on the Kings received a very special delivery from a Solano County
classroom of very special people. Teacher Cathy Renardson’s class of physically and
developmentally disabled adults, ages 18-22, assisted in making blankets, knitted hats,
a large rug and various other items to donate to the Cat House. We are deeply touched
and grateful for this thoughtful and generous donation.
Lori Franzen and student work on rug
students work on blankets
Haunted Fresno Hosts “Lucky Black Cat Night”
One of the Cat House’s long-time foster parents, Matt Hobe, is also the
owner of the extremely popular “Haunted Fresno”. On October 26th,
in an effort to dispel the perception of black cats as bad luck, Matt
hosted a “Lucky Black Cat Night”. Matt said that in Europe, black cats
are considered “good luck’. For every person who came to the scary
attraction dressed as a black cat, Matt donated $5 to the Cat House on the
Kings. He invited the Cat House to set up a community outreach table
where Diana Alvarez, dressed as a black cat, and Matthew Mendoza (see
Aetna article) passed out candy while selling t-shirts and giving out info
on low-cost spays and neuters. They also collected cash donations. In
total, $413 was raised for the Cat House on the Kings.
Bunny is 500th Cat Adopted!
A tiny, dehydrated kitten was found with her foot
tangled in a wire fence. She was nursed back to
health however the toes on that foot could not
be saved. This made her walk with a little hop,
hence the name, “Bunny”. A wonderful family
has adopted Bunny. Please consider the joy of
adding a cat (or another cat) to your family.
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Diana at Haunted Fresno
Innovative Adoption Idea
Libby Miller’s son came
home from school one day
and told his mom about 2
tiny kittens in the flowerbed
at Clay Elementary School
in rural Kingsburg. Libby
brought the kittens home
only to receive a call that 2
more kittens had been found.
The kittens were covered
in fleas and one needed
to be bottle-fed. With the
school fundraising carnival
coming, the decision was
made to place the kittens
in the silent auction. The
sweet, lucky kittens all went
to great homes (all agreed
to spay and neuter) and the
school made $75. Definitely
a win-win situation for all!
The Dedication wall helps raise
much needed funds. You may make a
donation for a plaque in memory of a
lost loved (In Memory of...), to honor
someone (In Honor of...), or just to show
your support of the cat House (The Miller
Family Supports...) The plaques are
black metal with gold lettering and are
hung in the entryway of the Cat House.
For more information or
to place an order, call:
Marilynn Miller (559) 645-1080
Sizes and Prices
3” x 12”............$100.00
7” x 12”............$180.00
10.5” x 12”.......$250.00
The Cat House Cleans Up
In early September we had a couple from Grass Valley drive down to
take a tour of our facilities. They surprised us with a truckload, literally, a truckload of cleaning supplies. Earl Yorkey and Rita Hecocks
filled their pickup truck with Pine-Sol, bleach, paper towels and Dawn
dish soap. In addition they gave us a cash donation too. Thank you
Earl and Rita!!
Couple donates truckload of supplies
Senior Cat Gets Second Chance
Shmoo was adopted from the Cat House as an 8-week old kitten. When
Shmoo’s owner passed away, she found herself back at the Cat House.
At 7 years of age, her
chances of being adopted
were slim. It was decided
that her best chance was to
go to the adoption center at
the Fresno Petco.
Christine Riggs stopped
by the Petco one day and
noticed the pretty calico. “I
found myself returning to
the pretty calico to play with
her some more” said Christine. Christine went home
but Shmoo remained on her
mind. She returned the next
day and adopted Shmoo.
Christine’s sons, who dote
on her, renamed her “Mrs.
Callie”. Christine sent us a
wonderful letter about how
Christine & Shmoo on adoption day!
happy they are with Mrs.
Callie. ”She has been a wonderful cat to have,” wrote Christine. “For
anyone considering adopting a cat, please consider an older cat for they
bring just as much joy as a kitten.”
Petco News
Our Petco Adoption Center is doing very well
in its first year with 383 adoptions so far! The
center’s first anniversary rolls around in February and plans are being made for a celebration.
We will announce the details once they are
finalized.
In some less than happy news, our Fresno
Petco Adoption center was recently the victim
of a crime. Thieves entered the Petco store
by cutting a hole through the roof. With their
sights set on several hundred dollars in a donation jar, they smashed through our locked glass
doors. The resident cats fled into the main store
and after an exhaustive search all cats were
found, scared but unharmed. Donations are being accepted to replace the glass doors and the
stolen cash.
http://www.cathouseonthekings.com/contribute.php
We are participating in the Petco Foundation
Tree of Hope fundraiser from November 18th
through December 25th. Putting a homeless
pet on your Christmas list could mean the difference between a pet spending the holidays in
a lonely shelter or spending it safe and warm
with a loving family of their own. The Cat
House Adoption Center at Petco is selling cat
themed baskets and assorted cat /dog items
such as a cat tea set. In addition, the register
clerks are asking for a donation for the Cat
House when shoppers are paying for their purchases or they ask if the customer would care
to round up the purchase amount. When the
fundraiser is over, the Petco Foundation sends
us a check for the total amount raised. Taking
care of 1,000 cats and kittens is very expensive.
Please support this worthy cause!
Petco Xmas Basket 4 Tree of Hope
Aetna Giving Fair
Diane Alvarez and her fiancé, Matthew
Mendoza are staunch supporters and volunteers
at the Cat House on the Kings. Diane works at
Aetna so when the annual Aetna Giving Fair
came around, Diane worked to get a spot for the
Cat House. She also put together the awesome
display board. Aetna holds the giving fair to
encourage their employees to choose a deserving
charity to receive donations from them through
payroll deductions. Matthew helped Tammy
Barker set up and man the information table.
He even baked cookies to help lure people to
the table. (This guy is a keeper Diane! Ladies,
am I right?) “We were a very popular table,”
said Tammy.
Tammy & Michael at Aetna Giving Fair
Zazzle.com
The Cat House on the Kings has teamed up
with Zazzle.com to sell Cat House on the Kings
merchandise. You can purchase a variety of Cat
House on the Kings items including the alwayspopular t-shirts to mugs, tote bags and even
usable postage stamps featuring our very own
“Floozy Cats.” Time to shop for Christmas gifts
for friends and relatives. Support The Cat House
on the Kings by shopping online for your gifts at
zazzle.com/cathouseonthekings
National Feral Cat Day
National Feral Cat Day was October 16th. For the second year, the Cat
House on the Kings partnered with Alley Cat Allies (www.alleycat.org)
in this important annual event. Kathy Scheer, a devoted volunteer, foster
mom and adoption coordinator for the past 13 years, suggested that we
offer low-cost and free spays/neuters for local feral or free-roaming cats.
We arranged with Dr.
Piel of New Village
Pets in Selma, to
schedule one entire
day for the Cat House.
Since spays and
neuters are obviously
not really “free”,
it was necessary to
raise some funds to
finance the project.
Kathy Scheer donated
the first $100 and
Volunteers help load up feral cats
she challenged other
cat lovers to match her donation. Through many individual efforts and
Facebook requests, an amazing $3,480.00 was donated for the National
Feral Cat Day project.
Twenty-two people showed
up for their appointments with
feral cats in traps and freeroaming cats in carriers. Kathy
Scheer and Mary McKinney
joined our amazing Tammy
Barker in loading up the 22
cats, transporting them both
to and from New Village Pets
and assisting in the mounds of
paperwork. Tammy said; “We
felt it was a very successful
day and the only way that
we can help cut down on the
feline deaths resulting from
Tammy has a full load of cats
the over-population of cats in
the valley.” There were some
leftover funds so the Cat House is planning to hold another mass spay day
sometime in December.
Help Jack Perez AND The Cat House
Jack Perez is the man that brought the Cat House on the Kings to the attention
of the world. The Cat House was in danger of imminent closure before the
video he created literally brought us back from the brink of disaster. Jack
has now entered a video about the Cat House into the “Shelter Me Video
Contest”. If Jack wins the contest, the $5,000 first prize is split between
Jack and the Cat House. There are 2nd and 3rd place prizes as well, but
why bother to mention them when we know we have the capability and fan
base to cinch a first place win for Jack? You may vote daily until December
20th. It is quick and easy and we appreciate your support and mouse clicks.
One vote a day, that’s all it takes! http://contest.shelterme.com/videos/248
Reedley TNR Project Receives Grant
Daphne Speaks
Hi, it’s me, Daphne. I’m a little sad because
my mommy is sad. Mommy said that she
has never seen adoptions so low. There are
kittens stacked to the ceilings in the adoption house. All these young upstarts running
amok on the grounds is the last thing I need.
If no one adopts them, they have to live here,
forever! I just don’t have the time or energy
to indoctrinate all these kids on how things
work here at the Cat House. My mommy
needs me. I am, after all, mommy’s favorite
little princess. The other thing that makes
mommy so sad is that since we have so many
cats and kittens, we can’t take anymore in.
Mommy said we are “full up”. I like it when
my tummy is full up but mommy says it is
not the same thing. If everyone could come
out here to the Cat House and adopt a kitten,
or a cat, that would be great! Mommy would
be soooo happy and I would not be so overwhelmed with trying to control all of these
kittens. One last thing, we cats really don’t
take up much room, one cat, pretty small.
C’mon, you know you want a cute little
kitten. I will be expecting to see you...you
there...yeah you!
Freekibble.com
Playing Meow Trivia everyday
earns us cat food!
We would like to thank the Suzanne Johnson Charitable Trust for
bestowing upon us, a grant of $1,000 to help spay and neuter the feral/
free-roaming
cats
of
Reedley. This
money has
helped us to
pay for the
spaying and
neutering
a p p r o x imately
35
cats
and
kittens in a
large
feral
colony living
Feral cats at feeding time
near the river.
After several months of trapping an average of 3-4 cats a week, we are
nearing the end of this project. We were even able to find homes for
several friendly kittens and young cats. We had to maintain a secretive
element to our work for fear of people thinking they could drop off their
unwanted cats there. This is exactly what happened several times over
the course of the project. On one occasion, a little girl came over to the
lady that feeds the cats each day and said, “Those two kittens are mine.
My mommy and daddy said we brought them here to play with the other
kitties.” Way to go parents. Just wait till she grows up and realizes what
you really did. Morally what they did is reprehensible, in a legal sense,
they have broken the law. What fine examples parents like these set for
their children.
Animalist News Comes to Cat House
Discovery’s Animalist news recently sent out it’s own Amber the Intern
to get the lowdown on just what is the Cat House on the Kings. Amber
Gochoel not only did a great job on the story, she came back and adopted
a beautiful rag-doll cat that had captured her heart. Click the links to
view the Discovery segment http://youtu.be/yF90-Imefgc and to read
Amber’s blog story about us. http://stayingpawsitive.com/2013/11/06/
the-house-of-one-thousand-cats/
The Animal Rescue Site:
(http://www.shelterchallenge.com) 2013
Shelter Challenge continues until December 22nd. We are lagging behind in votes.
Please vote daily-It only takes a minute,
but collectively those minutes can become
a lot of desperately needed cash for the Cat
House. Thank You!
BUY CAT HOUSE ON THE KINGS
COFFEE & TEA TO HELP CATS!
Rescue Roast is available in 3 forms: Original 6 oz bags, the 10 oz
Prize Winning Coffee, and the Single Cups. They also have tea, nuts,
candy and other items (like popcorn)! We get a portion of the proceeds
from every purchase on Cat House on the Kings items! GREAT GIFT
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http://www.raisemoneyforpets.com/cathoonki.html
H & R Block Helps Cats
We are once again partnering with H & R block
in the 2014 tax season to raise funds for The
Cat House. Our own dedicated volunteer, Janie
Stafford, is one of the H & R block tax preparers who will be participating in this fundraiser.
Check our website January 1st for the form
needed to get the $20.00 donation for The Cat
House.
Important Reminder!
Please remember to add
[email protected] to
your email safe list so we don’t end
up in your junk email box!
Contact Info/Sponsor a cat*
Name
Name
Address
City/State/Zip
Phone
The Cat House on the Kings
(559) 638-8696
7120 S. Kings River Road
email:
Parlier, CA 93648
[email protected]
Or use PayPal at: www.cathouseonthekings.com
The Cat House on the Kings is a private, non-profit, no cage, no-kill
sanctuary, rescue and adoption center for cats run solely on donations and
out-of-pocket funding by our founder, Lynea Lattanzio. The Cat House is
open to visitors daily by appointment only (except major holidays)
Hours: 8:00am-11:00am; 1:00pm-4:00pm
We are located near Reedley, CA Southeast of Fresno, CA
*for $15.00 per month
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email: [email protected]
The Cat House on the Kings
Feline Rescue
7120 South Kings River Road
Parlier, CA 93648
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Wish List:
Bleach, Paper Towels, Pine Cleaner, Recyclables, Postage Stamps,
Postcard Stamps and Gift Cards (Amazon, Home Depot, Costco, etc.)
The above items can be dropped off at the Blackstone/Ashlan
Petco in Fresno, or at the Cat House
Contribute to the Cat House on the Kings every time you
shop at Save Mart, Food Maxx, Smart Foods or Lucky
grocery stores. With every swipe of the S.H.A.R.E.S. card,
you painlessly donate to the Cat House. Pick up a card at
our offices or send us a self addressed, stamped envelope
and we will send you a card.
Amazon Wish List:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/registry.html?type=wishlist&id=2H9UU3LYHWISQ
Brooms-Commercial, Canned Kitten & Adult Cat Food
Always Needed:
Volunteers, Foster Homes