Purrs n Paws June 2015

Purrs ‘n’ PawsA Cat Protection Society of Victoria Publication Issue 5 June 2015 Shelter UpdateEven though we can not physically see anything happening as yet with the redevelopment of the Shelter and Clinic, its full steamahead behind the scenes. Plans to be finalised, architects, surveyor's, builders etc. etc. etc. to be selected. Most importantly makingsure our felines are going to have the least possible amount of disruption during the demolition and rebuilding. Can you assist? Looking for my fur-ever home Staff Profile Do you have a shop, notice board Gabby 13yo Animal Attendantat your work place, are you a mem- Reganber of a Club or Community Group? ID No (12) 180 Gabby is very sweet and very nice, like a little What is the most rewarding We have teenagers, adults & sen- thing about working at CPS?iors looking for their forever homes. old lady. Its knowing that in some small She can be a little bit stressy, and would love way, you’re making a difference, It would be wonderful if you would to go to a home where its nice and quiet, and and giving hope to another life. assist us by getting the word out there by sharing our new A3 size the pace of life is gentle and placid. Do you have a special bond with Please note: Gabby does not like other cats a particular cat? flyer. I have a bit of a soft spot for Shadow, he always greets me If you can help, please email so warmly (even when I don’[email protected] or have food). And I definitely havering the hostel on 9434 7155 and a bond with the senior cats. we would be delighted to pop one What do you like best about in the post to you. working at CPS? The fact that I can earn a living being around cats all day every day, and the satisfaction that brings. What’s your favourite work memory? I have a handful of pleasant memories centred around cats being adopted from my section. You can get rather attached to them but I’m always more glad than sad to see them go, as they’re getting a home. If I was a cat I’d be a British Shorthair and I would make it my life's work to destroy the myth that cats are snobby and plotting to take over the world. I would only take over my suburb! Ellie has been reunited with her owners after missing for two years. Her owners presumed the 18 year old cat was dead, after failing to return to the family home for months. To fill the Ellie-shaped void in their family, they got another cat, who will now have a new friend! Local ranger brought Ellie to the Cat Protection Society, where staff scanned the cat for a microchip. Because the microchip details were up to date, staff were able to get in touch with the owners, who were surprised and excited to hear that their beloved Ellie was alive and coming home. Because Ellie’s family are responsible cat owners, Ellie will be able to live out the rest of her years in comfort and surrounded by love.

Where are they now! A wonderful update on Frances & Assisi from “The Human”After many years being very well cared for at the Cat Protection Society, Frances and Assisi found their fur-ever home in March.We recently had a Q&A session with Frances, Assisi and The Human and this is what they had to say…Frances - The accommodation is very pleasant. There’s a comfy couch which becomes quite sun-bathed in the afternoon. The Human has been calling me ‘Fatty Fran’ so I maintain a fitness re-gime which involves chasing Assisi up and down the hallway. I find this is best done at 3.00 inthe morning when it’s quiet and there are few distractions. All-in-all The Human you provided hasproven most adequate. Now stop pointing that camera at me or I’ll go and run under the couch.Assisi also known as C.C.—Life here is GREAT. The garden is TOTALLY AWESOME, I go out andhave a bit of a POKE AROUND in the MORNING and then come in for BREAKFAST. It took me aCOUPLE OF WEEKS to get used to the concept of WINDOWS and that you can’t JUMP THROUGHTHEM when they’re SHUT. And going up and down STAIRS was weird but I OK now and don’thave to scale all of them in ONE LEAP. I get to sleep on a BED with The Human but I REFUSE toget up before 6.00, especially now that we’re coming into WINTER. And there’s TELEVISION with things MOVING ON IT. I watched agreat DOCUMENTARY the other week about BIRDS which I thought I could CATCH – ONE EYE is never going to stop ME!Yeah, I like it here.The Human—It’s been lovely to watch C.C. come into his own. Having lived the first three years of his life at CPS and not havingany experience with uneven surfaces, stairs or windows, his learning curve has been very steep.And I know it was very mean of me, but I did laugh at his attempts to run through panes of glassand try to work out how to get up and down the three steps from the house and into the garden.He maintains order and keeps both Frances and me in our place.Fatty Fran has been more circumspect and maintains her distance, but I have confidence that atsome point in the future she’ll come around. She even meowed at me the other day as I was put-ting the food out.Thank you CPS, we’re one happy family!With love from Fatty Fran, CC and The HumanSupport CPS! Stick one of our Bumper Stickers on your car, in your window, on your letterbox, We also accept Donations via PayPal, visit our website for thehelmet …Anywhere! For a GOLD COIN DONATION, you can be the trendiest cat out there. Two link www.catprotection.com.augreat designs to choose from; Drop into the shelter, say hi to the cats & pick up a sticker or 2! www.catprotection.com.au ————————————————–——————–MAKE A DONATION——–-————————————————————Name:..............................................................................................................................................................................................Address:..........................................................................................................................................................................................Phone:........................................................................... Email:.......................................................................................................Method of Payment (please circle): Cash / Cheque / Credit Card (Mastercard or Visa only)Donation Amount $.......................................................Name on Card:.......................................................................Signature of Cardholder...............................................................Card No: .......................................................................................... Expiry Date: ................................ CVC:........................... The CPS receives no Government funding so all donations are very much appreciated and go directly to the care of cats. All donations over $2 are tax deductible. CAT PROTECTION SOCIETY OF VICTORIA is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) under section 30-15 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 Please send to: The Cat Protection Society of Victoria, PO Box 257, Greensborough 3088