Wee Paws donations

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I’ve now set up the Wee Paws donation button on this blog.  I just can’t live in a vacuum anymore, working multiple jobs to makes ends meet, when I know there are many kind folks who have a few dollars to spare every now and again.  I was reading yet another news story today about public animal shelters being overwhelmed and overcrowded, and I believe it was the head of the ACC in New York City who said that they rely on private rescue to help ease their burden and to help save lives.  I know what I’ve started is just small (and it has to be, because that’s all I can afford right now), but I also know that I’ve saved at least a dozen cats from certain death at the hands of our city shelter.  Really, that’s not a half bad start.  With every passing day I learn more, I get more efficient, I’m learning about new resources, and I think I’ve got the groundwork set for a small but useful private sanctuary where I’ll be able to help the ones that I think need it most.

The donation button isn’t aimed at you, my friends… all your kinds words of support are enough to keep me motivated!  I hope the donation button might instead catch the eye of someone who adopted a kitten from me a year or so ago and happens to pass by to see old kitten pictures, or maybe it will appeal to someone looking for an answer to a health-related question.  Or maybe Warren Buffett will stop by and realize he just didn’t give enough away!  No matter who sees it, it does me no good if I keep it hidden.  And maybe it will inspire someone else to start their own private sanctuary, too.  If I can figure this stuff out, trust me, you can do it too.

I can’t believe nobody owns the Bissell SpotBot!  You need to all put it on your list for Santa.

One last thing… I may be able to get my hands on some 1 lb. sample sizes of Wild Kitty food kits.  Would any of you be interested in trying it?  I already have one that I could give away, but I may be able to have more.  If you’re one of the regular readers here and you would genuinely be interested in making your own cat food, please leave me a note in my comments and I’ll get back to you about sending you a sample.

Posted by Leigh-Ann on 07/17 at 03:32 AM

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  1. Dad does the cookin and he’s, “...not cooking for CATS”. HEY! He gives me bits of what he’s makin, so he already cooks fur me! Purrs!

    Posted by Victor Tabbycat  on  07/17  at  04:58 AM

  2. Might be interested in a sample kit some time...I’ve got a ton of Merrick around right now that I want to get through first though.

    Did you get my comment in your other entry asking if you can take checks? (I understand what you’re saying about the donation pleas not being aimed at your readers necessarily, but if I’m choosing between helping the ASPCA or you, I’d rather help you. At least I know you’ll use the donation for animal care rather than fancy return address labels for your donors. smile )

    Posted by Helena  on  07/17  at  08:44 AM

  3. I’ve been contemplating using Wild Kitty food for my cats that are resisting changing to homemade food. It’s encouraging that yours are gung-ho for it. And that Carlos is doing well!

    Posted by heather  on  07/17  at  10:23 AM

  4. Helena, if you’re happy with Merrick, you should stick to it.  I just can’t afford it, or I may have continued to feed it myself.  With the Wild Kitty food, I’m spending about $125 to feed all the cats, whereas with Merrick it was more like $325 per month.  I tried to work with the Merrick company to buy wholesale, but could never really get them to settle on an answer.  I still think Merrick is a great food.

    As for checks, if you donate via PayPal, there’s an e-check option.  I can also add our mailing address to the “How to Help” entry I wrote on the Wee Paws blog.  We’ve got a P.O. box for public use, but if it was you, I’d send you our home address smile And I get what you’re saying about all the return address labels!

    Heather, all my cats have been great with the transition to Wild Kitty.  I had one who took two or three days to adapt, so I mixed it with her old food and she’s fine.  I think some cats require more patience than others.

    Victor… I’d cook for you wink

    Posted by Leigh-Ann  on  07/18  at  01:25 AM

  5. I saw your post at dolitter.com from back in April about KMR.. did you know they had a frequent buyer program?  our shelter uses it, and we get large buckets of it quite frequently..

    “KMR Frequent Buyer Program
    PetAg, the manufacturer of KMR (kitten milk replacer), has started a frequent buyer program. First, you must call Judy at (800) 323-0877 ext. 2241 or send e-mail mailto:jpolanowski@petag.com and sign up. Give your name, address, daytime phone number, and indicate you are a rescuer, not a breeder. In about two weeks, you will receive a welcome packet in the mail that contains the point values for each product and a redemption form. Anyone who uses KMR can sign up, and it doesn’t take many points to get free products”

    Posted by Connie  on  07/25  at  01:33 PM

  6. I will tell you what I can do,You set up a on line party with me and my shure pets and I will donate my share of profits to you,
    Here is web site,If this is something you like please e-mail me back and I will help you.

    http://www.catalog.shopshurepets.com
    Or if you are set up with a 501 C non profit number I can set you up a personal fund raiser web site.

    Sharon

    Posted by Sharon  on  08/04  at  07:05 PM
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