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 September Special Adoption Event |
During this special promotion, adoption fees will be significantly reduced! Adopt a single cat for only $60, or provide a forever home for a bonded pair for $100. |
| Youth Volunteer Helping Rescue Dogs |
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This video is hosted by YouTube. |
| Adopt a Pair |
During the month of love, adopt a pair for the price of one.
| Book Signing & Adoption Fair with Seasons Cards & Books |
A few months ago, Fancy Cats helped Seasons Cards and Gifts celebrate Hello Kitty's birthday. This event was a lot of fun and very successful.
On Saturday, February 27, 2010, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm, Fancy Cats is once agan teaming up with Seasons Cards and Gifts to celebrate another great event at their South Riding location.
Fancy Cats will join Ingrid King, a local author, who will be signing copies of her book, Buckley's Story - Lessons from a Feline Master Teacher.
Please come out and see us, perhaps adopt an new feline family member, and pick up a copy of Ingrid's book.
She'll be donating a portion of all book sales from the day of the event to Fancy Cats.
February 27, 2010
12:00 - 3:00
Seasons Cards and Gifts
703-327-1114
25050 Riding Plz # 125,
Chantilly, VA
| What do you know about UTI's? |
Feline bladder infections or urinary tract infections (UTI’s) are a common, often reoccurring problem in cats.
In many cases, the signs of a urinary infection remain hidden from their owners because cats tend to disguise signs of pain and discomfort.
However if left untreated, a feline UTI can lead to the blockage and complete obstruction of the urinary tract leading to permanent damage or death.
Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of UTI's.
| February is National Pet Dental Health Month |
February is National Pet Dental Health month.
Periodontal Disease (gum disease) affects the tissues and structures supporting the teeth. Left untreated, periodontal disease can cause oral pain, dysfunction, tooth loss and systemic complications. 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age 3, according to the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS).
Drs. Smith and Foster have written an article which sums up the importance of dental health for your pet [PDF], as well as an equally informative article on how to brush your cat's teeth.
There are many products out there for assisting you with caring for your pet's oral health, when purchasing, be sure to choose items that have Veterinary Oral Health Council's seal of approval.
| Volunteer of the Month! |
In early January 2010, we re-introduced our “Volunteer of the Month” recognition program.
Stephanie holding a black and white cat.
Fancy Cats is proud to announce that Stephanie Hunsaker is the Volunteer of the Month for January 2010... (continue reading)
| No CFC Donations for 2010 |
Due to an administrative error on the part of Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), Fancy Cats will not be included in the campaign for 2010.
We are encouraging everyone who was using CFC to sign up for monthly donations via our website.
Thanks for all you do to support us!
| Great Non-Profits |
Here's a great way to write about your experience with Fancy Cats. Please, add your experience volunteering, or interacting with volunteers.
| iGive! |
To learn more about iGive, please visit Fancy Cats' iGive explanation page.
| Alexandria, VA's PETCO |
Extra! Extra! Read all about it!
Fancy Cats is holding an extra special adoption fair on January 16, 2010 from 12:00 to 4:00!
6612 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22306
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Phone:
703-660-1300
Why is this fair extra special?
The store and location! Our regular adoption fair venues are at PetSmarts in Springfield, Fair Lakes, Gainesville, and Chantilly.
Why are we coming to a new store and city?
For you- why else?
| Results: Senior Cat Special |
The results are in and...
The Senior Cat Special was a Success!
For part of November and all of December 2009, Fancy Cats ran a Special for Senior Cats. Seniors were classified as being 7 years or older. Qualified adoptors were able to adopt Seniors for an adoption fee of $0.
By the end of the special, 13 lucky, hard-to-adopt Seniors found forever homes!
In addition, 2 applications are still pending completion-
which could bring the grand total up to 15 cats!
This special has ended, but there are still many more seniors looking for homes.
Ps. The label of Senior (at 7 years) is misleading since cats can live for 20 years.
| Adopt a Senior Cat! No Fee! |
Expires on 31 December 2009!
Fancy Cats has many Senior Cats (7 yrs & older) that are seeking homes and have been overlooked far too often.
To help them find homes faster, Fancy Cats is waiving their adoption fee until 31 December 2009.
Fancy Cats still requires an adopter to go through our standard adoption application and approval process. As always, our Cats are up to date on shots and are spayed or neutered.
Ps. Please distribute this flyer to help spread the word.
| New Events for THIS WEEK! |
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Adoption Fairs @
THIS Wednesday & Thursday |
Record breaking snowfall caused the cancellation of Adoption Fairs and Photos with Santa events for December 19th and 20th. ... So Fancy Cats is now presenting Our Volunteers, Cats, & Kittens look forward to seeing you there! Ps. Have fun in the snow and stay safe! |
| Read Paw Prints' latest ENewsletter! |
Fancy Cats Rescue Team has just released November's Paw Prints ENewsletter.
We would like to thank all of our volunteers, readers, and supporters for helping to make this edition possible.
Have you missed an issue? Visit our Publications Library, it contains current and back editions.
| Santa Paws Photo Events! |
December
5-6th, 12-13th, 19-20th
Don't miss out on your chance to get photos of you and your pet(s) with Santa this year.
Photo packages are $9.95 and Fancy Cats gets a $5 donation with each package purchased.
PetSmart Fair Lakes
12971 Fair Lakes Cntr
Fairfax, VA 22033
703-802-1027
Dates: December 6th, 13th and 20th
Hours: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
PetSmart Springfield
6535 Frontier Dr
Springfield, VA 22150
703-922-4990
Dates: December 19th and 20th
Hours: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fancy Cats is also offering CDs of your pet's photos with Santa for a $5 donation - at this location only!
PetSmart Chantilly
13866 Metrotech Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
703-378-1295
Dates: December 12th and 19th
Hours: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m
Ps. If you are interested in volunteering at either the Fair Lakes or Chantilly store, please contact Danielle. We need a few adults to work each day. Springfield's dates are already full of volunteers.
| URGENT Foster & Permament Homes Needed for Cats Surviving FIRE |
As many of you have seen and read, two members of Fancy Cats' family of volunteers suffered a tragic loss on Saturday, November 28th, when their home caught fire. Kristen Turnstall and Mark Emlet lost their own pets and many foster kitties to the overwhelming smoke. Please keep them in your thoughts (and prayers, if you are so inclined) while they struggle to deal with this devastating, unimaginable loss of life. We are posting updates as they are available on our Facebook page. 15 cats survived the fire. Please contact petfinder@fancycats.org if you are interested in |
| These cats survived the fire and are still looking for a home. |
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Hortense |
Drift |
Frosty & Flurry  |
Sherbert |
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| Results: Black Cat Weekend |
The Results are in and Black Cat Weekend was a Success! |
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On what is traditionally known as Black Friday, Fancy Cats launched a Black Cat Weekend Special. Qualified adoptors were able to adopt Black, or Black and White cats for a discounted adoption fee of $20. By the end of the weekend, 13 lucky, hard-to-adopt, cats found forever homes! |
| 2010 Entertainment Book Sale |
On sale now, 2010 Entertainment Books a great way to save money all year round and donate to Fancy Cats Rescue.
Fancy Cats receives a monetary donation from each book purchased. Please contact Fancy Cats to learn more about how to obtain your copy of the 2010 Entertainment Book and help Fancy Cats Rescue Team! |
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| 2nd Annual Wine & Cheese Benefit |
Saturday, November 7th, 7-9 pm
Dewey Animals is holding its 2nd Annual Wine & Cheese Event to benefit Fancy Cats! The event will again take place at a volunteer's home, this time in Chantilly.
Tickets are $40 per person, which includes wines, cheeses, chocolates, hors d'oeuvres, and other non-alcoholic beverages.
Space is limited, so contact Pam today to reserve your spot!
We look forward to seeing you there!
| National Capital Show! |
Event Dates:
September 12-13, 2009
Location:
Dulles Expo Center
Chantilly, VA
Dear Readers:
Come visit Fancy Cats at the 2009 Cat Show at the Dulles Expo Center. Fancy Cats participates every year in the only area event for cat lovers like you!
Stop by our booth and let us know how your Fancy Cats are doing! We'll have T-shirts, educational information, and of course kitties for adoption!
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Please tell others about this show. Here are some examples that would greatly help spread the word.
And lastly, we look forward to seeing you there!
Thank you for reading and for your support!
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Fancy Cats
| Ready Paw Prints' latest ENewsletter! |
Fancy Cats Rescue Team has just released July's Paw Prints ENewsletter.
We would like to thank all of our volunteers, readers, and supporters for helping to make this edition possible.
Have you missed an issue? Visit our Publications Library, it contains current and back editions.
| Fancy Cats Rescue Team meets Hello Kitty! |
Thanks so much to Season's Cards & Gifts for inviting us to take part in their Hello Kitty birthday event on the 27th of June!
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We so enjoyed meeting Hello Kitty and talking with so many people about Fancy Cats. We met lots of wonderful adopters who shared stories of their Fancy Cats and quite a few future Fancy Cats adotpers too!
Thanks to all for coming out and sharing a wonderful day with us!
| Join Us at Hello Kitty's Birthday Party |
Ps. Here's another way you can help Fancy Cats during Hello Kitty's Birthday Party!
POTTER'S WHEEL STUDIO, a store two doors down from Season Cards and Gifts, will be donating 20% of their sales to anyone who says they are there to support Fancy Cats Rescue!
| New Publication |
Fancy Cats Rescue Team has just released its 2008 Annual Report (PDF). We would like to thank all of our volunteers, readers, and supporters for helping to make this edition possible.
Documents published during previous years can be accessed through our Publications Library.
Happy Reading!
| Award Category: Youth Volunteer |
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Crystal Ronan of Springfield is helping cats find forever homes through her three years of service with the Fancy Cats Rescue Team... (Read More) |
| Paw Prints archives now available! |
Read... Paw Prints
Our current and archived editions are now available.
| Scrip Program Update! |
Scrip Program Update!
Our first scrip order was a success so we've decided to continue. For more details about our Scrip program and about registering and paying online, please visit our Scrip Program page.
| 2008 Santa Paws was a Success! |
2008 Santa Paws was a Success!
Thank you to all who volunteered for the Santa Paws Pet Photo events this year!
And a big thanks to everyone who brought your pet out for a photo with Santa. We sold a total of approximately 200 photos, with $5 per photo donated to Fancy Cats, for a total of $1,000!
P O Box 182, Herndon VA 20172-0182, 703-961-1056