Fall 2014 ICS Mewsletter

For the friends of the Independent Cat Society, a no-kill cat shelter Fall 2014 #143

Volunteers Make the Difference!

Adoptable Cats, Upcoming Events, and more inside!

If you’ve spent any time at our shelter or our events, you may have noticed thatthere are a lot of people involved with the Independent Cat Society. Manydifferent people help do things like answer phone calls and emails, counsel newadopters, comfort and play with our cats, run our fundraising events, andmanage the general business of the shelter. Our volunteers work hard to makesure our shelter is the best it can be for our cats and kittens, and it takes manypeople to ensure that everything is operating as it should. Depending on the dayyou come to visit, you may never see the same smiling face twice!

Even though we do have a small paid staff of wonderful people who clean theshelter as well as feed and medicate the cats, volunteers help us in all aspectsof what we do. These invaluable people serve vital roles to ICS. In fact, ourshelter would not exist without them.

In this issue, we would like to thank all of our volunteers for their service overthe years. Without them, we cannot do what we do to help cats in ourcommunity. We would also ask others to consider donating their time andtalents. Believe it or not, even an hour or two a month can make the differencein the lives of our cats and in the smooth functioning of our shelter organization!

Why volunteer with ICS? Your time andcommitment helps build the organizationalstrength of the ICS. You extend our resourcesas you complete the hands-on “to do” tasksand activities that might not otherwise getcompleted. You learn new skills and becomeknowledgeable through networking and usingyour talents within the organization, and youprovide valuable input to the ICS Leadership,

While many of our volunteer roles ask that yoube over 18 years of age, young people whowish to help can still get in on the act as well!Minors aged 13-18 can definitely assist with fundraisers, baking, crafts, groundskeeping andmaintenance, and grooming and socializing our kitties, and we welcome volunteers of all ages to join inwherever they can. Volunteers as young as 10 can enjoy something as simple as coming in and talkingwith and petting the cats which can make an amazing difference in their lives, and they will mostdefinitely make sure you know how appreciative they are!

Interested in pitching in for a great cause? You can use our convenient online form to register as a volunteer:http://zelda23publishing.com/indcatsociety/volunteer-application/. Our volunteer chairperson will get in touch with you, orient you to theshelter and volunteer roles, and help you find the best fit for your talents and available time.

ICS's mission is to serve as many cats, pet owners and community members in the Northwest Indiana, neighboring Chicago and southwestMichigan area as possible. To accomplish this, ICS: provides a sanctuary for homeless felines in their transition to adoption, strives to providefor the healthcare needs of the shelter population, promotes responsible feline ownership through educating the public, and addressesfeline overpopulation through our various programs.

If these philosophies match with yours, please join us in any way you can! We would love to see you amongst our wonderful volunteer squadsoon. You CAN make a difference!

Room MomHelp with Fundraising eventsHumane Education in SchoolsBakingMaking CraftsMaintenance/GroundsPublic Speaking to GroupsCleaningAdoption CounselorGrooming/Visiting CatsTransporting CatsHelp with medicationsReturning Phone CallsProviding Foster Parenting

Possible volunteer roles include:

Our volunteers help with everything from shelter daily life tofundraising events and much more!

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Published for thefriends of the

Independent Cat Society, Inc.PO Box 735,

Westville, IN 46391(219) 785-4936

Web: www.catsociety.orgEmail: [email protected]

Facebook:www.facebook.com/indcatsociety

The Independent Cat Society, Inc.,founded in 1977, is a non-profit, no-kill cat shelter on US Rt 6 at the

Porter/LaPorte County Line Road inWestville, Indiana.

Our mission is to rescue, shelter,adopt, and promote the spaying andneutering of cats in our Northwest

Indiana and Chicagoland community.

Adoption hours:Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pmSunday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmOthers by appointment.

Please call (219) 785-4936.

About our Adoption FeesInclude: Spay/neuter, vet exam, feline

leukemia and FIV test; age-appropriate vaccinations; parasitetreatment; tattoo ID/microchip; 30Day No-Cost Pet Insurance; Hills

Science Diet coupon; and free post-adoption participating vet visit.

Please check our website or shelterfor monthly adoption specials!

Board of Directors:President:

Anastasia TreklesVice-President:

Judy LindmarkRecording Secretary:

Judy DeanCorresponding Secretary:

Carol AlbrechtTreasurer:

Natalie CebulskiBoard Members:

Diana FosterGail FriedenJennifer StallJoan Hildebrand

Calendar of Events

OctoberBlack Cat Boogie

October 25, 5:30pm - 9:30pmJoin us for great food, great friends, silent auction, and celebration!

Tickets $35 each – available through Oct. 20 – http://www.catsociety.orgOld Town Banquet Center, 711 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, IN

NovemberSELF School BazaarNovember 8, 10am - 4pm

SELF School, 750 Ransom Road, Valparaiso, IN

All Breed Holiday Pet ExpoNovember 8-9, 10am - 4pm

National Guard Armory, 1502 Linwood Ave, Valparaiso, IN

Holidaze BazaarNovember 22-23, 10am - 4pm

Porter County Expo Center, Valparaiso, IN

DecemberHoliday Open House

December 13-14, 10am - 4pmICS Shelter, Westville, IN

JanuaryPorter County Master Gardeners Annual Garden Show

January 24, 2015, 8am - 4pmPorter County Expo Center, Valparaiso, IN

FebruarySweetheart Contest!

All month longWatch our Mewsletter, the Web, Facebook, and your inbox for news on thecandidates and events happening during our annual Sweetheart Month

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President’s Message

Let some of the tranquility of the cat curl into me.

– David Harold Rowbothom

The hectic holiday rush is nearly upon us, and with it comes shorter days, longer nights,colder weather, and of course, snow. And last winter, we certainly saw our share! This year,we may see similar weather patterns of cold and snow develop, according to weatherexperts, so it certainly pays to be prepared. As you make sure that your snowblower isworking properly, that your roof and insulation are sufficient, and that you have enough rocksalt to keep your walk free of ice, consider the animals that you may share yourneighborhood with.

Caring for a feral cat colony has many benefits to both the cats and to the people aroundthem. While community cats are quite resourceful, when you serve as a caretaker you canhelp ensure that they are safe, healthy, and good “neighbors” in your community.

Basic care for feral cats includes providing them with food, water, and shelter, in addition tomonitoring the members and ensuring that all cats are spayed and neutered. This ensuresthat the colony will not become too large, making the cats healthier, helping them live longer,and preventing disease and other issues that can come from overpopulation. Socializedhomeless cats may even be able to be adopted into loving new homes.

We invite you to visit our Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Squad Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/icstnr to learn more about humane trapping, spay/neuter, andeven building warm, cozy shelters for the feral cats in your community. ICS also offersassisted spay/neuter vouchers to families in need of low-cost care for community cats, andyou can find out more information in the pages of this newsletter, or athttp://www.catsociety.org/about-ics/spay-neuterprogram/.

Want to learn more about feral cat care, including how to build a simple, low-cost shelter?Review the Alley Cat Allies website at http://www.alleycat.org/page.aspx?pid=293 for all ofthe details and a great deal of useful information.

We hope that you will remember the “shadowcats” in your area during the cold winter months,and help them get the help they need to livecomfortably amongst your neighbors.

Sincerely, Staci Trekles, ICS Board President

Please note: We do not use litterpan liners, newspapers, or pinecleaners like Pine Sol. Thank you!Office SuppliesStampsVarious Colored 2-pocket folders

with Business Card SlotsLetter-Size Manila File Folders

Medical SuppliesMicrowaveable Heating DiscsScience Diet AD, IDWellness Grain-Free Food

Building and Grounds20 x 25 x 5 Aire Bear Furnace

filtersWater Softener Pellets16 x 20 x 1 Fiberglass

Furnace FiltersReplacement Filters for Hunter

Air Purifier Model #30930Carpenters, plumbers, painters

OtherDry Cat Food, kitten and adult,

Prefer Hills Science Diet but useother brands for donations tothose in need

Ground flavors of Fancy Feast and grain-free foods

Kuranda Plastic Cleanable Cat TreesScoopable and Clay LittersGift Cards to Lowe’s, Menard’s,

Home Depot, etc.Safeguard SG-36D Humane TrapsTurbo-Tracks Replacement ScratchersExtra Large Litter ScoopsSmall Blankets, Rugs, Towels

Special ServicesArtists and craftspersons for events

The cats thank you! Ask us for areceipt for tax-deductibledonations.

Cleaning SuppliesBleachLaundry Soap (prefer unscented)

Liquid Hand Soap

Paper PlatesPaper Towels30-gallon Trash Bags

Spic and Span CleanerShaklee Basic G Concentrate

Dish Soap

Tall Kitchen Garbage Bags

Dryer Sheets

Chat with our amazing TNR volunteersat http://www.facebook.com/icstnr

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Happy Holidays!

This holiday season, consider giving the gift of happy pets and people by visiting us for oneof our upcoming holiday crafts events! We will be selling all of our wonderful handmade cattoys, “region-famous” catnip, and many unique new crafts offerings as well. There’s always agreat selection, but stock up soon before we sell out!

SELF School BazaarNovember 8, SELF School, Valparaiso

All Breed Holiday Pet ExpoNovember 10-11, National Guard Armory, Valparaiso

Holidaze BazaarNovember 22-23, Porter County Expo Center, Valparaiso

Holiday Open HouseDecember 13-14, ICS Shelter


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ICS Vouchers are available at the ICS shelter on Saturdays from 10AM-4PM and Sundays from 1-4 PM. (Others hours may be availableby appointment only). There are two different levels of Voucher.Payment by cash/money order only.

Basic Level: includes spay or neuter, first distemper•vaccine, rabies vaccines, worming, ear mite treatment, andidentification tattoo/microchipComprehensive Level: includes everything in the Basic•level plus flea treatment, FELV and FIV testing, and the firstFeline leukemia vaccine.

After purchasing a voucher, call one of the veterinary clinics listedbelow to schedule an appointment. ICS Spay/Neuter vouchers areonly accepted at the following veterinary clinics:

McAfee Animal Hospital: 219-462-5901 651 Eastport•Centre Dr. Valparaiso, IN 46383Basic - $65; Comprehensive - $90

Westchester Animal Clinic 219-926-1194 55E US Highway•20 Porter, IN 46304-1397Basic - $65; Comprehensive - $90

ICS has also recently been awarded generous grants which can helpwith the cost of spay and neuter procedures. Please contact us byphone, by email, or on Facebook for more information.

Dr. Anderson’s Feline Reduction Center has a clinic on Saturdays inBeverly Shores. The cost for the surgery is $50. The Rabies anddistemper vaccines incur an extra charge, while ear cleaning, a pain

shot, and a shot of penicillin are included. The scheduling number is219-861-9006. Call and leave a message that you want to scheduleyour cat for a particular Saturday and clinic staff will call you backwith drop-off/pick-up details.

Other local options:Neuter Scooter•www.neuterscooter.com Pet Neutering and•Adoptionwww.petneutering.com(DeMotte, Indiana)The Estelle Marcus•Animal Clinic:www.hscalumet.org or(219) 924-7140(Munster, Indiana)

Chicago options:NAWS: www.nawsus.org•or (708) 478-5102 (Mokena, Illinois)PAWS Chicago: The Lurie Spay/Neuter Clinic or mobile•unit, www.pawschicago.org or (773) 521-7729 (Chicago,Illinois)Anti-Cruelty Society: www.anticruelty.org or (312) 644-•8338 (Chicago, Illinois)

For help with spaying neutering of free-roaming cats, please emailus at: [email protected]

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Options

ICS Board of Directors ElectionsIt’s time once again to bring in new voulnteers to serve on the ICSBoard of Directors. This year, there are five positions open:• President• Treasurer• Recording Secretary• Two at-large seats

The preliminary ballot includes the following candidates:

PresidentAnastasia Trekles

TreasurerNatalie Cebulski

Recording SecretaryJudy Dean

Member at large (2 available seats)Joan Hildebrand

Would you like to add your name to this list? Contact theNominations Committee (chairperson, Cate Amador) [email protected] and let us know which seat you would like,and provide us with a brief description of your qualifications. We arealways looking for new members of our organization, and hope youwill take this opportunity to participate in the important work ofboard service.

Note that you must be an ICS member ingood standing in order to serve on the board.Please see the back page of this newsletteror visit our website athttp://www.catsociety.org to start or renewyour membership.

What is “board service,” you might ask?Simply put, the ICS Board of Directors helpsgovern the business of the Independent CatSociety. This includes everything fromensuring that the organization is fiscallyresponsible to maintaining presence andworking with other groups within the animalrescue and non-profit community ofNorthwest Indiana.

Full descriptions of the duties for all members and officers within thenine-person Board of Directors can be found in our bylaws, locatedon our website at http://www.catsociety.org/about-ics/board-of-directors.

Board candidates will be introduced to the membership during theregularly scheduled November board meeting on November 4, 2013,held at Purdue University North Central in room LSF-170A at6:00pm. Elections will be held in a general membership meeting onThursday November 20, 2014, at 6:00pm at the Valparaiso PublicLibrary.

Orphan Annie “ap-purr-oves” this

message!


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Don’t Forget Your ICS Calendar!Don't forget to save a spot on your wall for our 2015 Calendar! Thebig unveiling of next year's calendar will happen during the Black CatBoogie Fundraising Dinner on October 25. Boogie guests will be thefirst ones to be able to get their hands on the gorgeous 2015edition, so don't miss out!

Want to get in on the action? Make sure you’re there! Visithttp://www.catsociety.org or stop by the shelter to purchase yourtickets. Get them soon before our guest list fills up!

Can’t make the Boogie? Calendars will be available at our ICSShelter (4061 County Line Road, Westville, IN) through our HolidayOpen House, scheduled for December 13-14, 2014. In addition tocalendars, you can stock up on gifts and treats for all of your lovedones, including your four-legged and two-legged friends and family.We will be featuring all of our favorite crafts, cat toys, and bakedgoods, and we hope to see you there to share some holiday cheerwith us and the kitties.

We hope you get a chance to stop in and pick up a few extra forfriends and family for the holidays - it's the gift that keeps on givingall year long!

Changing the World, One Pet at a TimeYou may already know that ICS is a Best Friends Network Partner.What does this mean? Well, Best Friends is a national organizationdedicated to helping all animals live full lives in safe, loving homes.For 30 years, Best Friends has been one of the driving forces behindthe no-kill shelter movement, helping communities throughout thecountry establish effective no-kill programs.

Want to learn more about the efforts of the Best Friendsorganization? An inspiring and remarkable talk from co-founderFrancis Batista is a great place to start. Enjoy this fabulous TED Talkonline at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlBFy5uibZk and learnnot only about Best Friends, but also about how even just a singleperson can indeed change the world, one pet at a time.

As part of the No More Homeless Pets Network, ICS joins a long andgrowing list of partner shelters dedicated to the same no-kill mission,learning from other members and benefitting through specialprograms and resources. You may have even participated in one ofthose programs if you volunteered or adopted during our Back inBlack promotion in May, orour 9 Lives for $9promotion in June. Duringthese times, ICS helpedhundreds of other sheltersadopt record numbers ofdogs and cats into new,loving homes. Let’s keepthat trend going!

Between November 28 andDecember 31, 2014, joinICS, Best Friends, and othernetwork partners to work tomake all spirits bright thisholiday season. Last year,this promotion helped sendmore than 3000 animals home for the holidays – wouldn’t it begreat for our ICS cats to join that fortunate group this year?

The Holiday Adoption Promotion will feature special adoption prices,as well as extended adoption hours on special weekday nights, andmuch more. Please keep an eye out in the paper, on Facebook, inyour email, and on our website for each adoption special throughoutthe season to help us make for a happy holiday season for all of ourbeloved kitties!

Learn more about Best Friends and the No More Homeless PetsNetwork at http://nmhpnetwork.bestfriends.org

Missed last year’s calendar? This year we’ll be even bigger andbetter. Don’t wait too long to get yours – supplies are limited!


Memorials & Tributes.. . July-September 2014

If we have inadvertently omitted anyone, please write, email, or call us so we can include them in the next newsletter.

In memory of my cat, Sally, from Florence BarbierIn memory of Thelma Hickman, from Charles and Pamela GreenIn memory of Noel Kindt, from Patricia KindtIn memory of our 22 year-old calico cat, April, from Thomas and JanetShaepIn memory of Freeway (cat), June 1996-July 7, 2014, from Donna FreyIn memory of Edward Kingma from Raymond and Constance Leader,and Sandra ZoellnerIn memory of Guinevere, Shalom, and Grinch, from G. DavidStoneburnerIn memory of Taz and Sam, from Alan and Linda MillerIn memory of Merlin and in honor of Sophie and Gabriel, our cats,from Louise ValeIn memory of Noelle, who lived almost 20 years, from JeanLongneckerIn memory of Dorothy Pavolka, from Barbara MillerIn memory of Joey, our kitty, from Timothy and Judith ZaparuchaIn loving memory of Deanna Schult, from James and Betty Fisher, SueSpitler, and Danny and Pamela WhorwellIn memory of Patches and Sammy, from Claudette Cairns-BoydIn memory of Jake, from Brenda PallaIn memory of Sweet Pea, Smokey, Trinke, Spok, Savik, Binks, Jinks,and Moochie, from Kathy FoxIn memory of Goldie Vesvardes, from George VesvardesIn memory of Lanz Priede, from Aldona PriedeIn memory of Bailey and Suki, from Judith Blanchette

In memory of Judy Serwatka, from Mark DeMilioIn memory of Cosmo, Abbey, Sylvia, Marie, Harley and Malcomb(Mamma’s biggest boy), from Eddie and Marilyn FelixIn memory of Walter Witt, from Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Witt and Mary WittIn memory of Gayle Polakowski, from Karen ManeyIn memory of Newt Griffith (the big goofball of love), from ConnieConjalkaIn memory of my many loved cats over the years, from Kathy LazartIn memory of Noah, Simone, and so many others, from Jan SchultzIn memory of Barbara and Josef Metzger’s beloved tuxedo cat, fromMarcia GriswoldIn memory of Tami Hart, from Jerry HartIn loving memory of our cat Nip – adopted from our friend SaraCraycraft – a wonderful buddy and friend who will be missed, fromDebbie RossIn memory of Ron and Lena Wyller, from Jeff and Mary WilliamsIn honor of Little Petey and his little friends, from Heidi Dods and ElmaEppleIn honor of all caring people who help animals, from Jerilyn HeckIn honor of BLR Studios, from Brian and Wendy RosemanIn honor of Aslan and Tumnus, from Carole PooleIn honor of Maxine and Larry Hamann’s 50th Wedding Anniversary,from Gary and Annette BakerIn honor of Aiden, former ICS cat, from Lori JacobsIn honor of Melvin’s adoption, from Elizabeth CantyIn honor of Chili, Little Man, and Minsie, from Kathy Fox

We would like to recognize our valuable corporate sponsors. We hope that you will support their businesses as they have supported ICS.

1st Source Bank

24Hour Pet Watch

AJ Canopy Rental and Sales

Allegius Credit Union

Alltech Computers

Arcelor Mittal Matching Gifts Program

Arbor View Animal Hospital

ASPCA Food Donations

Aurelio’s Pizza (LaPorte, IN)

Banfield Charitable Trust

Best Friends Animal Society

Bissell Foundation

Brandt’s Old Fashion Emporium and PetSupply

BP Foundation

Bren-Mark Window Cleaning

Christie Lant, DDS

Chesterton Feed and Garden

DailyGood

Devries Tire Company

Duneland Boys and Girls Club

Exxon Mobil Foundation

First United Methodist Church

Flanagin's Bulk Mail Service

GoodCents Solutions

Gast Animal Hospital

HealthPartners Medical Group

Hill’s Science Diet Pet Foods

Home Depot Foundation

Hotspot Cafe of LaPorte

Indiana 105

Jake's Feed and Garden

John W. Anderson Foundation

Michiana Mechanial Inc.

Nisource Corporate Services

Michigan City Animal Hospital

McAfee Animal Hospital

Mortar Net USA

Olga Petryszyn Team

Pet Supplies Plus

Porter County Council on Aging

Porter County Community Foundation

Porter County Master Gardeners

Purina Pet Nutrition

Pyrrha Jewelry

Razzle Dazzle Creation

Ryan Newman Foundation

The Spirit Within Medical Hypnotherapy

Shelter Wishlist

SilverCrow Creations

Sims Metal Management

Smoochie Pooch Pet Salon and Boutique

St. Christopher's Episcopal Church

Unity Foundation of LaPorte County

The United Way of LaPorte County

Vale Park Animal Hospital

Walt Disney Corporation

Westchester Animal Clinic

Westville High School

Westville Farm Supply, Inc.

Corporate Sponsorships

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Hi, I’m Corky, your ICS spokescat! I recently got a letter in my condo from a sponsor who was concernedthat the expenditures for birthday and Christmas cards that we send might be an excessive andunnecessary expense. I assured her that 100% of any gift goes directly, as always, to the cats’ care. Allof the cards and postage are donated by the fabulous volunteers that help me run the SAC program,and we do like to keep in touch with our sponsors to tell them how much they are appreciated!Sponsors’ monthly gifts are the most dependable source of income for ICS. As the prices of food,medicine, vet care, and building maintenance continue to rise, the need for more sponsors is asessential as when the program was first set in motion many years ago.

We always have cats who need people to sponsor them with their generous gifts while they wait fortheir forever homes here at ICS. If you want a sponsor cat of your own, please fill out the coupon at thebottom of this page and tell us what cat would be special to you – male or female, long- or short-haired,tabby, tortie, tuxedo, orange, white, grey, or black. We’ll pick a cat for you, or better yet, you can come tothe shelter, meet our cats and pick your favorite. Sometimes it’s hard to pick just one!

Here are pictures of some of my friends waiting for their forever homes. Won’t you please sponsor oneuntil they are adopted? Half of the cats featured on this page in our last newsletter have already gotten adopted, which means you just mightbe the good luck charm that one of these kitties is waiting for!

Sponsor-A-Cat!

I want to Sponsor-A-Cat from the Independent Cat SocietyI have enclosed a check for:

__________ $180 for one year of Sponsor-A-Cat

__________ $15 for the first month of Sponsor-A-Cat. I pledge to send $15 each month to Sponsor-A-Cat

__________ I pledge to send the amount that fits my budget and feels “right” to Sponsor-A-Cat each monthPlease mark “SAC” on your envelope and check memo. The sponsor will receive a photo and biography of his or her Sponsor-A-Cat.

Name of sponsor_____________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________

City______________________________________ State_______ ZIP__________ Telephone _______________________________________

Month of sponsor’s birthday____________________________________ email address______________________________________________

Clip and mail to: Independent Cat Society, Inc., PO Box 735, Westville, IN 46391

from your Spokescat, Corky

Corky, your Spokescat

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Emery Beignet A handsome buff kitty, he was named forthe color of the New Orleans sugary, friedpastry. He loves playing with a toy on astick when he’s not cuddling with hisroomates. He could get along with othercats or blaze his own trail in a forever homeof his own.

Whitey is a top cat in all respects, according to hisroom mom. You can find him perched ontop of a cage in Boppers. An adorablecouch potato, he’s a stunning ragdoll mixwho loves to be cuddled and brushed.Come admire him – he’ll steal your heart!

Gus came to Disco recently when he and hiscompanion Jazz couldn’t adjust to the dogin their new home. At the shelter theyspend time playing with the many kittensthat have recently moved in, but Gus andJazz would love a sponsor to make themtheir special cats.

Holly is a friendly tortie who came to us in thebitter cold of last winter when the womanwho had been feeding her in her garagebrought her to a home that could keep hersafe and warm. Holly would love to haveyou sponsor her until she finds the rightperson to give her a forever home.

Myrtle and Turtle are sister and brother, and they make quite a pair! It was hard for their foster mother togive up this loving duo, but they have adjusted well in Disco because of all the attentionthey got in foster care. Turtle will jump on your lap and purr while Myrtle will often hover,keeping watch from a nearby shelter to be sure her brother is all right. Come meet thisadorable pair soon!


Upcoming Events• Black Cat Boogie Fundraising Dinner

October 25, Old Town Banquet Center, Valparaiso

• SELF School BazaarNovember 8, SELF School, Valparaiso

• All Breed Holiday Pet ExpoNovember 8-9, National Guard Armory, Valparaiso

• Holidaze BazaarNovember 22-23, Porter County Expo Center, Valparaiso

• Holiday Open HouseDecember 13-14, ICS Shelter

• Porter County Master Gardeners Garden ShowJanuary 15, Porter County Expo Center, Valparaiso

• Sweetheart Contest!All month long in February

If you’d like to receive the Mewsletter via email, let us know [email protected].

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Valparaiso, INPermit No. 134

Independent Cat SocietyPO Box 735Westville, IN 46391

Become a Member!Annual Dues:

______ $1000 Corporation

______ $500 Platinum

______ $100 Gold Star

______ $50 Family

______ $25 Individual

______ $1 0 Student

______ $10 Senior

Donate or Volunteer!______ I am donating $______ for the care of the cats and kittens.

______ I am donating $______ to the building fund.

______ I am donating $______ to the TNR/Assisted Spay & Neuter Fund.

______ I will help groom cats at the shelter.

______ I will help give cats their medications.

______ I will help at fundraising events.

______ I will be a foster parent.

______ I will donate my cat-themed artwork or crafts for fundraising events.

______ I will bake for fundraising events.

______ I will make adoption follow-up telephone calls.

______ I will help cats get good homes by becoming an adoption counselor.

______ I will help take care of the grounds and maintain the shelter.

______ I will distribute flyers for fundraisers.

Name______________________________________ Address_____________________ City______________ State_______ ZIP__________

____This is a new address. ____ Do not send a “thank you” note. Phone____________________ email__________________________________Clip and send to:

Independent Cat Society, Inc., PO Box 735, Westville, IN 46391

Can you help the Independent Cat Society cats?

@IndCatSociety

facebook.com/indcatsociety

http://catsociety.org


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