The Stratford Cat Project

Our Pet List

If there were to be a universal sound depicting peace, I would surely vote for the purr. ~Barbara L. Diamond

Featured Pets of the Month:

is a gorgeous long-haired, dilute calico female. She is approximately 10 years old and is de-clawed. Honey came to us after her owner who originally rescued her passed away. Honey was in poor physical shape when rescued and with a lot of love and care was nursed back to good health. She is very outgoing and loving with people and would make a wonderful companion. Honey can be talkative and likes to follow her foster caregiver around. As she is long-haired, she will require regular grooming. The perfect home for Honey will be one with lots of attention where she can sit with you and be adored. Honey can be placed by herself or in a home with another calm, adult cat. Have room in your heart and home for this precious lady? Call 375-7009 today.

UPCOMING EVENTS in December 2008

December 6th - Public Adoption - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

We will be holding a public adoption at the H3 Pet Supply located at 350 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton. This adoption is sponsored by the North Shore Animal League. We will have some wonderful cats & kittens available for adoption. If you can’t adopt, please consider bringing a food or litter donation. Also, we will have lots of wonderful gift items for sale. Stop by and pick up some unique gifts for those on your list.

December 13th - Holiday Open House 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

We will be holding our Annual Holiday Open House at Carla Garbow’s home located at 290 Oceanview Terrace, Stratford. All are welcome to attend. Entertain us with your kitty stories and photos! Enjoy the food and fun among fellow kitty lovers, volunteers, adopters and supporters. Do some holiday shopping at our boutique tables and enter to win some wonderful gift baskets.

December 20th – Public Adoption 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

We will be holding a public adoption at Petco located at 955 Ferry Blvd. (Dock Shopping Center), Stratford. This adoption is sponsored by the North Shore Animal League. We will have some wonderful cats & kittens available for adoption. If you can’t adopt, please consider bringing a food or litter donation. Also, we will have lots of wonderful gift items for sale. Stop by and do that last minute Christmas shopping.

General Meeting

Because of the holidays, there will be no monthly meeting in December. The next general meeting will be January 6, 2009. The annual meeting will be held on January 27, 2009. Please call 375-7009 for information on any of these events.

Private Adoptions:

We will be holding private adoptions throughout the month. These adoptions will be by appointment only. If you or someone you know are interested in adopting one of our special cats or kittens please contact us at 375-7009.

Our Adoptions for November 2008

We had 9 cats adopted (5 kittens, 2 teenagers and 2 adults). Thanks to all of our adopters for giving these special kitties their forever home. Adopted in November: Brent, Brittney, Gavin, Kiki, LouLou, Nealy, Mischa, Nichole, Shima. Please out our Web page on Petfinders.com to see some of our cats that are available for adoption. Check out our special happy adoption tails page. Click here to see our Cat Happy Tails!

Baldwin's Corner

2008 has been a year of struggle for many. Foreclosure rates are at their all time high. Large numbers of cats and dogs are being abandoned by their owners who are desperate just to survive. The burden of this influx of abandoned pets has been felt by all rescue organizations and shelters throughout the U.S. While heartbreaking, thankfully there are groups like ours that can help. While we all prepare for the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, let’s remember these poor animals that have been abandoned in desperation. Whether it be large or small we all can make a difference in their lives, one cat at a time. Thanks to all of you (donors, members, and volunteers) that continue to support our project and its mission. Without you, we would not be able to help the number of cats that we have. Baldwin, Winkin and all of us at SCP wish you and your family a Joyous Holiday Season and a Happy Healthy New Year!!

Surfing the Web

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WHO WE ARE

Stratford Cat Project, Inc. (SCP) is a federally recognized, non-profit organization. We are a group of residents concerned about the feral cat population and dedicated to rescuing the homeless and abandoned cats of Stratford. SCP is an all volunteer organization. We are not a shelter. All the cats that we help are fostered in our homes. We are presently operating solely on private donations and fund-raising. All proceeds and donations go directly to help Stratford cats.

Our New Website February 2008

Visit our new website. This will have current info and pictures, stories etc. www.stratfordcatproject.org

OUR STATISTICS

We would like to take this opportunity to update you on the efforts and success our project has accomplished since we were founded in 2001. Since our inception in 2001, The Stratford Cat Project has rescued over1,400 cats and kittens. It's thanks to all of YOU, our adopters, donors, sponsors, volunteers and supporters that we can continue to help as many feline friends. We thank you, the cats thank you and all the adopters whose lives have been enriched by having that special companion in their homes thank you as well. Let's all keep up the good work!

VOLUNTEERS!

We are always in need of volunteers to help us at our monthly activities to attend, help set up, and work the adoptions, fund-raisers, special events etc. Anyone interested in volunteering, please contact Karin at 203-375-7009.

FOSTER HOMES

There is so much joy in knowing you’ve helped us save some kittens or adult cats in need as you help them get ready for their forever home. We furnish all supplies needed to care for our cats/kittens and provide a support system. Our adoptable kitties numbers are always growing, and it is sometimes necessary to turn strays away as our current foster homes become overcrowded. Please, if you can help,or if you know someone who can help, call 375-7009 today.

Our Wish List

We currently have 77+ adult cats and kittens being fostered in the project. Since SCP is a non-profit organization, we run on donations. Our supply list is ongoing. Items such as cat food – dry and canned, cat toys, Flea treatment, litter-scoopable and clay, crates (folding), rugs (for cages), stamps, trash bags – 33 gallon heavy duty, PETCO gift cards, plastic bags, scratching posts, wet wipes, bleach and paper towels. Again, thanks to all of you who help us help these cats and kittens by your donations. Without you we would never be able to do it. If you would like to contribute, please call 375-7009.

ADOPTING A FRIEND

We do require that an adoption application and agreement be filled out. There is a suggested adoption donation of $100.00. All of our cats are tested, wormed and have received their age appropriate shots. All cats that are old enough are neutered/spayed before adoption. We do encourage people to neuter/spay their adopted kittens through our project. Our suggested adoption donation covers the spay/neuter of our kittens and must be done by our local vets. Subsequently, we must restrict the adoption of our kittens to our local area (Fairfield, Stratford, Milford, Shelton, Trumbull and Bridgeport).

CONTACT US!

If you are interested in adopting a cat or a kitten or if you would like to know more about our organization please contact us at the e-mail below.

Stratford Cat Project Inc.
P. O. Box 1261
Stratford, CT 06614
Phone: (203) 375-7009
Email: scp4Cats@yahoo.com

Website: www.stratfordcatproject.org

Click here for a list of adoptable cats at SCP

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