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Winn Feline Foundation News
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Winnie's Corner
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Viva Las Vegas!!!
My human went on the road to a conference in Las Vegas last week and I got to tag along. Wrapped up in a comfortable yet secure kitty holder and firmly attached to my leash, I hung on tight as we rode the elevator up to our room and back down again as we headed off to the meeting.
After the elevator ride, we walked through a giant room filled with noisy machines with lots of blinking lights and sounds of ringing bells and dropping coins. It must be fascinating for humans as I peeked out of my kitty carrier and saw many people sitting and staring motionless at the machines like I sit at the window waiting for a bird to fly by.
Next, we visited the feline friendly booth and met several celebrity cats showing off their stuff. Not only did I get to meet two wonderful Kurilian Bobtails and two Persians, but I also met the star of the show, the acknowledged marquee attraction, a beautiful Bengal kitten appropriately named
"Marquee Attraction". I initially thought his name was "Oh My Gosh" as that is what almost all the human visitors to the TICA booth would say when they first saw his lovely spotted coat.
LOOK - OH MY GOSH!
Memo to cat owners:
More and more cats are travelling with their owners. Hotels with pet friendly policies and new, innovative carrier designs ensuring safe and secure transport are making it easier and safer for our cat companions to accompany us on our trips.
To ensure your feline friend is ready to travel, condition your cat by carrying them around the house, preferably in a cloth wrap carrier close to your body. Start with small trips and observe how your companion reacts to loud noises and unexpected actions.
Happy Travels!
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Quote of the Month
I saw the most beautiful cat today. It was sitting by the side of the road, its two front feet neatly and graciously together. Then it gravely swished around its tail to completely and ugly encircle itself. It was so fit and beautifully neat, that gesture, and so self-satisfied--so complacent.
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Anne Morrow Lindbergh
American Aviator and Writer
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Every Cat, Every Day Benefits from Winn-Funded Research ~ March, 2017
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What Happens in Vegas...Is the Winn Grant Review
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The 2017 Winn Grant Review:
Winn Feline Foundation just completed our 2017 grant review in Las Vegas. Ten grant awards for a total funding of $216,017 will be announced shortly.
What happens in Vegas will not stay in Vegas. Thanks to our wonderful donors Winn will be sharing better health news for cats around the world.
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The Winn Symposium~Hold This Date and Register Early
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Our speaker is one of the foremost experts on FIP, Dr. Niels Pedersen. The 2-hour symposium on June 29th at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago will be dedicated to current information about FIP.
A special guest, Mr. Peter Cohen of Zen by Cat, will give a short video presentation about Miss Bean and Smokey, two cats that have been participants in the clinical trial using a protease inhibitor drug for wet FIP. We expect a large crowd so register early
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Cat clubs that have donated $500 or more since July 1, 2016 and through June 25, 2017 will receive one free registration for a member to the Symposium.
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A Behavior Q & A on May 24th
Early bird registration is now open for this free, feline focused Behavior Q&A - Ask The Experts webinar. Registrants will be invited to submit a question, photo, or video for our behavior experts to analyze and comment on! Read more and register:
Register Here
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The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) is holding another Poster Session at their 2017 annual conference.
The AAFP invites practitioners, academicians, and researchers passionate about advancing feline medicine, to
submit an abstract to the AAFP by May 23rd, 11:59 p.m. ET.
Abstracts should contain original research or case reports/series, and original information that has not been previously published.
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Coming Soon ~ Feline Health Bytes
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Watch for a free webinar series on feline health topics featuring experts in veterinary medicine for cat enthusiasts everywhere. The Feline Health Bytes will be presented by VetVine and brought to you by The International Cat Association and Winn Feline Foundation with sponsorship by Dr. Elsey's Precious Cat.
Surveys about the webinars have been sent out and the results are in. Thank you to all who participated in the survey which will guide us in delivering a top-notch series about cat health.
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BRIA FUNDraisers and news
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Do you love Chocolate? Who doesn't? Rachael Benion is raising money for the Bria Fund for FIP Research for the month of March. You can order wonderful chocolate items (Dove Chocolate) through the Cocoa Exchange and support finding a cure for FIP. If you search for a hostess, please put in first name: Bria, last name: Fund.
ParadisMaison has a "Rainbow Bridge" double-sided kitten black and white cushion cover available to order. All profits go to the Bria Fund for FIP research.
Details to order can be found on ParadisMaison's website.
Exciting news! Winn will be holding a special grant review on FIP research this coming Fall. A separate Call for Proposals will be going out to researchers next month.
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Double Your Impact for Cats With Your Gift this Year
Your donation can have double the impact for FIP, heart disease, or other types of Winn-funded research. You can check your eligibility on our
Matching Gifts page. Or you will have the option to check your eligibility and apply at the end of the donation process.
Did you know your volunteer efforts may be eligible for a grant to your charity of choice. It is called "Dollars for Doers" in many instances. Verizon, State Farm and Microsoft are just a few companies who offer these
volunteer grant programs.
Have your gift go farther!
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Do you use AmazonSmile or IGive? Please consider Winn when you order for the holidays!
Winn is also a participant in the
IGive program for charities.
Every new member who shops to help Winn Feline Foundation earns an extra $5 donation when they make a purchase at any iGive store within 45 days of joining.
Spread the cheer about Winn Feline Foundation. Invite your friends to help at the same time.
Please select Winn Feline Foundation as your charitable organization of choice when you use Amazon Smile and/or IGive when you do your personal online shopping.
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Planned Giving Tip for March
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You must be able to document any charitable donations you deduct on your tax return. Cash donations should have a bank record such as a canceled check or credit card receipt (with the name of the charity) or a written record from the organization. The writing must include the date, the amount and the organization that received the donation.
For charitable contributions greater than $250 you must have an acknowledgment from the qualified organization. For payroll deductions you can keep a copy of your W-2, pay stub, or other employer furnished document. For federal workers your Combined Federal Campaign pledge card should be retained. Additional rules apply for donations of property. You don't submit these records or receipts with your tax return but they should be available in case of an audit.
For any questions, please contact
info@winnfelinefoundation.org
about a planned gift to Winn or prior monthly Planned Giving tips.
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Honored Donors for February 2017
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| Holly Aglialoro |
Benevity Inc. |
Dr. Anna-Lena Berg |
| Patrick Bowers |
Dr. Marcus Brown |
Diane Castor |
| Estate of Mary A. Rash |
Dr. Kathryn Christensen |
Catherine Fijalkovic |
| Dr. Josephine Fike |
Stefania Maione |
Kimberly Meesters |
| Pamela Metts Boyer |
Lena Gubarev |
Rose Molner |
| Dr. Arnold Plotnick |
Mark Ross |
MaryAnne Schafer |
| Lorraine Shelton |
Dr. Raj Singh |
B. Allison Suggs |
| Dr. Larissa Taylor |
Robert/Dr. Vicki Thayer |
The New Culture Club, TICA |
| TICA Siamese Breed Group |
Twin City Cat Fanciers |
United Way/Philadelphia and S. New Jersey |
| Nancy Vehrs |
Judy Wobleski |
Janet/Otto Wolf |
| Cat Hospital of Tucson/Dr. Minta Keyes |
Dr. Renee Rucinsky |
Dr. Wendy Simpson |
Special recognition to a recurring monthly donor:
ForestWind Siberian Cats
Thank You for your generosity!
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On the Calendar
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March 28: Respect Your Cat Day
March 30-April 2: Visit the Winn booth at the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Conference in Nashville
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Thank you for your continued support.
Winn Feline Foundation Board of Directors
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Phone: 201.275.0624, ext 701
637 Wyckoff Ave., Suite 336
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
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