PFA E-Bulletin, Volume 29 (October 2013)

FERAL CAT FOOD DRIVE ON UNTIL OCTOBER 31

PFA is holding a cat food drive throughout the month of October. Help us replenish our supply of food for cats in our care. The feral team alone uses up to 500 lbs of cat food each month. With winter around the corner, feral cats will need more nutrition to boost their immune systems and keep energy levels high enough to stay warm. Our wish list includes high-quality dry cat and kitten food, canned cat and kitten food and kitten formula. We request high-quality food because the lower-quality foods (e.g. no-name brand) contain corn, fillers and other by-products that have a negative impact on cats' long-term health. The following donations are also appreciated: clumping litter, cat toys, Canadian Tire money (used to help purchase needed items) and gift cards to local stores where pet supplied can be purchased. Drop off your donations at Pet Valu (Grasslands) at 4662 Gordon Road or 167 Bothwell Crescent in Regina. For more information about National Feral Cat Day, visit http://nationalferalcatday.org.


CALENDAR FUNDRAISER BEGINS NOVEMBER 1

People for Animals of Saskatchewan 2014 calendars featuring feral and foster cats will be on sale November 1 to 30 - just in time for the holiday season! A group of students in Business 304 - Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Regina created this calendar for a class project. The students are wholly responsible for creating, marketing and selling the calendar, and PFA is happy to assist with this meaningful project. You’ll be able to buy the calendar online only (the students are graded on their website and online sales) at http://calendars4acause.webs.com/. The calendars are priced at $20 each.


IN GOOD TASTE FUNDRAISER BEGINS NOVEMBER 1

Back by popular demand is the In Good Taste fundraiser in support of PFA! Now is the time to give some thought to the holiday season and stock up on all your favourite dessert bars, appetizers and main courses. If your family didn’t get enough cabbage rolls and perogies at Thanksgiving, IGT has you covered! This fundraiser will run from November 1 to 20, with items ready for pickup on December 3. Items are shipped frozen to preserve freshness. Check out the product list at http://www.ingoodtastefoods.ca/products.html. You can find the price list on PFA’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/peopleforanimals.


PFA IN THE NEWS

PFA’s feral team was recently in the news! CJME did a news story to highlight National Feral Cat Day on October 16 and featured PFA’s work to provide Regina's street cats with a fighting chance at healthy and full lives: http://cjme.com/story/photos-regina-volunteers-feed-40-colonies-semi-feral-cats/139006. PFA is always looking for feral feeders and volunteers to shovel snow in the winter. If you can help, email us at pfasask@gmail.com.


NEW FUNDRAISING PARTNER ANNOUNCED

PFA is thrilled to partner with ResQthreads - an online clothing company based in New York City dedicated to helping animal rescues raise much needed funds for their work. Ten dollars from each items purchase from ResQthreads goes to animal rescues. You can direct $10 from your purchase to PFA! Just select People for Animals of Saskatchewan from the drop-down list for Rescue Beneficiary. This is a great way to support PFA - and look stylish while doing it! ResQthreads has graciously provided a promo code for 25% off any item on their site when you select People for Animals of Saskatchewan as your Rescue Beneficiary. The promo code is PEOPLEFORANIMALS and is valid until November 30. ResQthreads has wonderful gift ideas for every animal lover on your holiday gift list. Happy shopping! http://resqthreads.com/


EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEER GRANTS

Many organizations offer employee volunteer grants to recognize employee community involvement. We encourage all PFA volunteers to look into employee volunteer grants at their workplace. It requires little effort compared to other fundraising efforts and can provide PFA with much needed funds. Thanks to SaskGaming (on behalf of Rachel Molnar) for its support through its employee volunteer program!


CALL FOR INTEREST – VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR

Do you love people (almost as much as you love cats)? Are you good at matching people’s skills and interests with available opportunities? PFA is seeking a volunteer to fill the role of Volunteer Co-ordinator. In this role, you’ll be responsible for duties related to PFA’s volunteer base, including assisting the board with volunteer recruitment, placement and retention, distributing and collecting signed code of ethics agreements and assisting in planning the annual volunteer appreciation event in February. Review the volunteer profile and email us at pfasask@gmail.com. http://www.pfasask.com/2013/10/volunteer-coordinator.html


SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS JERSEY WINNER

Congratulations to Lori Nuttall, winner of the Saskatchewan Roughriders jersey autographed by running back Kory Sheets! Thank you to everyone who generously donated to this draw. We raised approximately $700 to help pay for veterinary care for rescued cats and kittens.


THANKSGIVING FUNDRAISER WITH MILA’S CATERING A GREAT SUCCESS!

Thank you to everyone who supported PFA through our Thanksgiving fundraiser with Mila’s Home Cooked Catering! We raised over $1,000 to help pay for veterinary care for rescued cats and kittens.


CALL FOR INTEREST – FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

PFA is seeking a number of volunteers to participate on the Fundraising and Membership Committee. Individuals in this role will attend and support routine fundraisers, research and initiate new fundraising opportunities, explore incentives from local businesses for PFA volunteers and members, and maintain a current membership list. Review the volunteer profile and email us at pfasask@gmail.com. http://www.pfasask.com/2012/06/fundraising-committee-member.html?wwparam=1383103936


GREEN IS THE COLOUR!

There’s one game left in the regular season for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and PFA needs your help. We’re looking for volunteers to work the Western Pizza booth at Mosaic Stadium on Saturday, November 2. Be a part of the game day action, while giving back to the community! Email us at pfasask@gmail.com if you can help.