"You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you." -John Bunyan
There's nothing better than helping others but in these economic times it can be harder than ever to give. As you know, Mt. Tabor Veterinary Care supports many very giving organizations such as Feral Cat Coalition, Cat Adoption Team, Animal Aid, Pixie Project, Portland Animal Welfare Team and the Oregon Humane Society to name a few. We have a few upcoming opportunities for cat lovers to help out some of our favorite organizaitons. Some of these opportunities have a tight deadline and others will be open ended for opportunities to support throughout the year.
1. Feral Cat Coalition Annual Furball Raffle - Deadline 5/2
The Furball event is this weekend on Saturday, May 2nd. I love this event and it is a fun party where you can dress up to the theme (this year Cat-anooga Choo Choo), snack, drink and bid on items in the silent and live auction. We are participating this year by selling Raffle Tickets for a $500 and 2-$250 Visa Cards. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Tickets will be picked up Saturday morning so get down to the clinic quick if you'd like to enter to win and support a worthy cause.
2. CAT Food Drive - Ongoing
Cat Adoption Team is collecting food for cats in need. With people losing their jobs and budgets tightening some people are faced with the difficulty of being unable to feed their furry friends. CAT is looking for donations of unopened bags of dry food to distribute to families. We are so thankful to Salty's Dog and Cat Shop for bringing by an armload of food for our donation bin to get us started. Coming to the clinic and forgot to grab some food to donate? We have maintenance diets available for purchase.
We also accept open bags of food to donate to Feral Cat Caregivers and leftover medication to offer to homeless pets in our community.
3. Empty Cat Food Can Collection - Deadline 5/12
Ok this is something everyone with a cat can participate in! Portland Center Stage called and asked us to save 3 and 5.5 oz empty cans of cat food for an upcoming show. Your kitty's food cans can be famous! Please bring by your empty and cleaned cat food cans (labels on or off - whichever is easier). We will be collecting cans until the 12th.
We are so grateful to have such generous clients that care about helping others and are happy to give you the opportunity to participate in some fun events for cats. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. 503.200.5555.
Other upcoming events -
Oscar Albert Paws and Sip - Tuesday 5/19: Does your dog have a green paw?
Mt. Tabor Veterinary Care Open House - Saturday 6/13 : Meet Dr. Krissy Bussmann - our second doctor!