April 2024 News from the Cat Cafe

APRIL 2024

Cafe News . . .

PALNV was able to save 36 cats from the streets during the month of March! We had 515 appointments in the cafe and 42 cats found their forever homes! There are currently 14 cats in the cafe, an additional 20 cats and kittens in intake and 27 in foster homes.

Donations from our wish lists at Amazon and Chewy have been much appreciated! With our intake full of cats this month, every single item has been put to very good use. We are also extremely grateful for all the donations towards Halle Berry and Van Gogh!

Cafe Cat of the Month

Waffles

PALNV and Rescued Treasures Cat Cafe is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Although we do raise funds through cafe admission and adoptions, we also rely on the generosity of others to help with our mission of saving neighborhood cats. Food, litter, supplies, vet visits and medical bills are all just part of what it takes to help these kitties. If you would like to help support our mission, please visit our website for our wish lists and other ways to donate. Thank you!!

Meet Our Staff

While there are often new cats in the cafe, you may have also noticed a few new (human) faces too! Here's a look at who's who . . .

Kitten Updates

PALNV has taken in a couple sets of very special kittens this month!

Halle Berry and Van Gogh (top right picture) are getting stronger every day. Their ears are healing, they've started playing more and of course, they still nap together!

And, more recently, a mama cat and her kittens were found in an air duct of a new home under construction. After being rescued by the construction manager; mom, Harmony, and her 4 babies - Arcadia, Falcon, Serenity and Abraham - are resting comfortably at PALNV while awaiting the trip to their foster home (middle and bottom right pictures)

Kittens like these are more common than we like to think. Your support and donations have allowed us to make a difference in these kitties' lives. Stay tuned for updates!

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NEW 9 Lives Loyalty Card

Are you a frequent visitor? Ask for the

9 Lives Loyalty Card next time you visit the cafe! For every nine times you visit, you get one visit free! Reservations are still recommended; walk-ins will be accommodated based on availability.

Adoption Stories

Have you adopted from Rescued Treasures Cat Cafe in the past? We are featuring previous adoptions in our "Adoption Stories" series on social media. Please feel free to send an update and photos to info@rtcatcafe.org. We love getting updates and you may even see your kitty posted online!

April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) started the observance of this month-long campaign. It takes place annually and has become a nationwide event. Many animal welfare organizations to hold fundraising events and sponsor activities to help bring awareness to the problem and advocate for solutions.

If you think someone you know is abusing animals, please speak up. The best thing you can do is report your suspicions of abuse or neglect to the appropriate enforcement authorities in your location. The ASPCA has great information about how to recognize and report animal abuse and neglect in your area.

Here are a few ways you can help:

Start a personal fundraising campaign through ASPCA and share it with your friends and family.
Shelters have lovable dogs and cats of all shapes, sizes and ages who are looking for a good home, so please make adoption your first choice.
During April, use Your Facebook page, Twitter account or blog to spread the word about Prevention of Cruelty to Animals month.

Click the link below for more information.

ASPCA.org

The Importance of Being Active

Both kittens and adult cats need a good amount of physical activity and exercise to stay happy and healthy. To keep them physically stimulated, provide your cat with toys that allow them to exercise and have fun. Encouraging your feline to exercise on a daily basis is necessary to keep your little one both physically and mentally healthy.

Physical activity is a natural stress reliever. It allows your cat to release their pent-up energy and gives them the opportunity to direct that energy towards play time which will keep them happier. Providing your cat with toys or a scratching post may help your cat feel less anxious.

Cats who don't move around or play on regular basis are prone to obesity problems. Too much food combined with a lack of activity can cause your cat to gain weight. In order to burn calories and maintain a normal and stable weight, it's important to encourage your cat to exercise.

Try to set up a couple of play sessions with your cat each day. These daily play sessions will be very beneficial for your cat. By spending time with your cat and playing with them, you'll see that your cat is happier and you will strengthen your bond.

Read the full article from YummyPet here.

YummyPet

Volunteer Spotlight

A huge thank you to all the volunteers! Without you, PALNV and Rescued Treasures Cat Cafe would not be able to continue the mission of saving community cats.

Our Volunteer Spotlight for March is Neki! Neki has been a volunteer for almost 6 months, usually as part of the Cat Care Morning Crew, where he enjoys loving on the cats. So far, Neki has logged almost 80 hours of volunteer time! His favorite thing about cats is their attitude. Thank you, Neki, for all you do!!