Eight years ago, the
Toronto Cat Rescue (TCR) hosted its first Bowl-a-ton to raise money for the
city’s abandoned cats. A few people
showed up, all of them having done their very best to get some donations here
and there.
Over the years the event
became more popular and grew in size.
Cat lovers from all over the city put their best “paw” forward to raise
money and did so very successfully.
Thousands of dollars came pouring in, providing much needed food and
money for vet bills.
The Toronto Cat Rescue
is an organization with a difference.
Rather than being a shelter for cats, TCR comprises of a number of
private homes. No cat is turned down, no
cat is put down. They receive love and
attention while prospective adoption homes are carefully examined.
On Saturday, May 26th
it will be that time again. After weeks
of active fundraising, cat lovers will troop to Playtime bowling alley to hand
over what they collected, bowl and exchange stories. No need to wonder what they will be talking
about … cats, cats and more cats.
I never grow tired of
telling folks about how I adopted Chanel.
I was scared of going to a cat shelter, seeing so many cats who needed a
home and only be able to help one. How
would I choose?
As it turned out my
choice was easy … I went for the scruffiest kitten in the place. The one who had the least change of being
adopted. Today, twelve years later,
Chanel has grown into a beautiful cat, with a unique personality.
I can only hope that
more people will adopt shelter cats and give the pet a loving home. In the meantime, I hope that our upcoming
Bowl-a-ton will be as successful as it was last year.
If you can spare a few
dollars, please contact me at conny.manero@gmail.com. Donations over $20 receive a tax receipt upon
request.
I will donate … will you?
In the meantime, if you’re
thinking of adopting but are not quite sure, the following might help you in
your decision:
A cat's cry for help.
Please
don't turn your back on me
Look into
my eyes
How can
you walk away?
And not
listen to my cries
This
shelter is noisy and crowded
So far
away from home
Doesn't
anybody want me?
I'm
scared and all alone
Locked in
a cage, I'm waiting
Will
someone come in time?
Please,
please help me!
Or a
needle might end this life of mine
So many
kittens, so many cats
All
waiting for someone to say
"Come
here cute pussycat."
I want to
take you away
But will
that pussycat be loved?
Or suffer
a fate worse than death
Will it
beg for mercy?
With his
last dying breath
It
doesn't have to be that way
It's all
up to you
There can
be an end to this suffering
Depending
on what you do
Be
responsible, and care
Spay or
neuter your pet
Sooner
rather than later
Make an
appointment with the vet!
