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Inside this issue
Coffee, Cats, and
Adoptions 1,2
New Pet Valu in Ivy
Ridge Joins The Team 1,2
Happy Endings 3 Facts About FIV
Positive Cats 4
Rescue Proud 4 Donation Newsletter 5 Cage Care Schedule 5 Adoption Events 6
Volume 12 Issue 3 July/August 2015 1
Coffee, Cats, and Adoptions Do Go Together
New Pet Valu in Ivy Ridge Joins the Team
ADOPTIONS May/June
Cats 43
Dogs 4
By Toni Dougherty
Just recently I had an opportunity to help set up an adoption day at one of our
new stores with Pet Valu. The store opened in October of 2014 in the Ivy
Ridge Shopping Center and we have recently started putting cats in cages in
the store. I was helping set up an Adoption Event for their PAW Festivities.
Pet Appreciation Week is an opportunity for the local Pet Valu to raise money
for local shelters. The store was busy with a table full of bone-shaped
pretzels, a raffle full of merchandise and representatives from many other
organizations. The customers who stopped in seemed to be old friends and
were proudly parading their pampered pets. Continued on Page 2
I was watching Shark Tank this spring and a young lady appeared hoping
to start a business called Gato Café. The entrepreneur wanting to start
the Gato Cafe was Adriana Montano. It’s like most Cafes with the
exception of lots of friendly cats you can enjoy during your visit, a
concept currently practiced in Japan. The best part is if you like one of
the cats you can adopt it and take it home with you. The plans were to
rescue cats from the Humane Society and give them a cage-free
environment with plenty of attention during their stay at the Cat Cafe.
In April of 2014, there was a
Pop up cat café sponsored by
Purina on the Bowery in New
York that had cat starved New
Yorkers lined up around the
block. The Purina Cat Café
opened its doors Thursday, for
cat lovers and the cat-curious to
enjoy complimentary
"cat'achino" cappuccinos, talk
cat health and learn about cat
adoption with 16 cuddly cats.
Ivy Ridge Pet Valu Cont.
Rachel Lutz lent a hand setting
up my cages and she was most
helpful. She was telling me
that she is responsible for
cage care one day a week.
Currently store employees do
a lot of the cage maintenance,
as you can see by our new cage
care schedule on page 6. We
are looking for helpers to
begin taking over some of the
responsibility.
In addition to being the
general manager Mike Dugan,
is the sign hanger, IT
professional and all around
sales man. Janice Heller, the
assistant store manager, has
been exceptionally helpful in
making our venture a success.
Randi Selinsky has done an
excellent job as store
coordinator. It was quite
obvious the store is doing well
and has already made an
impression on its community.
Coffee, Cats and Adoption Go Together Cont,
"It's a great thing because dogs are very publicly social -- you can take your
dog out and go for a walk, talk to people at the dog park -- but that's not a
luxury most cat owners have, so this is a place you can talk with likeminded
people about cat health and be among cats."
The Purina Cat Café was only open for 4 days as part of a promotion but
there are plans in the works for another café in New York, California, Oregon
and Canada.
From the New York Post “Feline fans will be purring in delight, because New
York City is getting its first permanent cat café! The Meow Parlors is set to
open a kitty lair at 46 Hester St. on Dec. 15. To satisfy health code
standards, the 800-square foot Meow Parlor will be all cats with a separate
room, carrying baked goods, about 30 steps away.”
Volume 12 Issue 3 July/August 2015 2
Why are animals not allowed in eating establishments? As long as the
animals are dewormed and properly groomed, many people do not see
an obvious health reason for not allowing them in a restaurant.
However, the FDA prohibits live animals (except fish in tanks) in retail
establishments where food is served. Health concerns include pets
going to the bathroom on the floor or “people, including restaurant
employees, petting them and not washing their hands,” States draft
their own health codes, but most adopt the FDA Food Code, which then
gets enforced by local city health inspectors. By setting up separate
rooms for serving the food Purina was able to bypass any health code
violations.
Happy Endings, For the Most Part..
Volume 12 Issue 3 July/August 2015 3
Jan
In Memorial Louie 05/16/15
We had to say goodbye to our Louie love
bug yesterday.
Along with birth brother Kimba, he was the
first of our furry family, adopted from the
gentle souls at Spay & Save. For six years he
gave us joy, softness, snuggles, smiles, and
sweetness. Always so friendly, and always
ready to hang in your lap. He was kind to all
humans and his fellow feline siblings.
I will miss his little meow, asking for more
petting. I will miss his soft head prods,
trying to cuddle in closer. I will miss him
chirping at the birds and squirrels on the
deck. I will miss his sand paper tongue
kisses. I will miss his bright eyes and happy
tail wags greeting me at the door. I will miss
all the additional years of companionship we
were cheated out of.
Thank you Lou Lou for all the affection, and
for giving me an adventure I never expected
and will never forget. You will live in my
heart furever. Janet Burhans Heller
Janette
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Right below: Received an email on my Facebook account from Bridget
Faulkner a friend from my working days in Cellular. She was so happy to tell
me she had adopted Tessa (AKA Izzy) from us at the Petco in King of Prussia.
Right above: With the help of a Wabbitat cage Heineken (AKA Lenon) is
making a happy home with the Schreur’s of King of Prussia and their dog.
Left: After a two week
stay at King of Prussia
Petco, Juliette was
delivered to her new
home yesterday to Linda
Loefflad and 8 year old
daughter, Stephanie, who
were anxiously awaiting
her arrival. Linda had
adopted from us
previously and wanted a
cat to keep her cat
company. Juliette, a 10
month old white/calico
feline taken from the
streets of West Philly, has
hopefully found her
forever home in West
Norriton.
teers.
Facts about FIV Positive Cats
Several of our foster parents feel an obligation to test their cats and kittens for
FIV. In doing so it often results in finding a home that much more difficult. The
potential adopter can sense the foster parents concern. This is because they, as well
as, the public have many misconceptions about FIV. The Scratching Post by Jenny
Schlueter in Rescue Proud Magazine talks in length about this problem. Read the
article for an in-depth understanding but I have included here some highlights.
What is FIV? Feline immune deficiency virus can suppress a cat’s immune system
and might make them prone to infections.
Percentage of Cats who are affected: 1.5 to 3 percent according to Cornell Feline
Health
Life Expectancy: It is not uncommon for FIV positive cats to live perfectly normal
lives well into their teens.
Diagnosis: Blood test like the ELISA or snap test looks for the viral antibodies** in
the blood. Young kittens or cats might exhibit a false positive due to the
transmission of antibodies from the mother cat so it is important to retest up to six
months for more accurate diagnosis.
How is FIV spread? Through a deep wound where the saliva of the infected cat
enters the blood stream. It is not spread:
By sharing litter boxes
Cuddling and grooming, sharing water bowls or playing with other cats
Cannot be given to humans or other non-feline animals
The virus is rendered inactive the minute it touches the air.
FIV positive cats in a good home with adequate nutrition where they are removed
from situations where they are exposed to viral or bacterial infections will most
likely live healthy normal lives. (It is suggested that they remain indoors)
In 1986 when the Feline immunodeficiency virus was identified by scientists there
was very little known about it. It became common for shelters to test for FIV and
then immediately euthanize the animal. Fortunately today shelters have found that
educating adopters and even offering incentives like helping with the cost of care
have reduced the number of animals being euthanized. Potential adopters often
confuse FIV with FeLV (feline leukemia virus) and are worried that an FIV cat might
not live very long.
**Information on the WEB: There is a vaccine for FIV that is often given by vets to
their clients and these too would show in the tests listed above as a cat with FIV
antibodies. Traditionally, the production of antibodies was taken to be an indication
that the body had warded off a disease. The germ entered the body, antibodies
were produced against it, and the body knocked out the germ. There has been no
medical consensus as to why this is different in FIV (or HIV) yet humans who receive
HIV vaccinations are required to carry a card. Cats cannot carry a card.
If an adopter is concerned about mixing an FIV cat with one that is not the
vaccination can offer protection to the non-infected cat.
Volume 12 Issue 3 July/August 2015 4
Jan
Rescue Proud
For those of you who love
to read and have a
particular interest in cats,
dogs, horses, and even
parrots this magazine is
filled with invaluable
information.
For example this issue
above has articles on:
Clicker training cats to
sit, to come and give
you a high five.
Doggy supply list for
that newly adopted pup
Pin pointing a potty
problem with your
rescue dog.
Facing your dog’s fears
Cats behind Bars,
about fostering cats in
prisons.
Fast Facts about FIV
(see article)
PETCO CAGE CARE SCHEDULES
Donation Newsletter Goes Out to
Adopters
By Chris Daniels
A special thanks goes out to Toni
Dougherty who once again has produced
a donation newsletter for the general
public. This is in addition to the bi-
monthly newsletter that is now
available on the Spay and Save Web
site for volunteers and potential
adopters to see.
Thanks also to the volunteers, Linda
Edwards, Deb Martin, Diane Nicholson,
Sue Goldberg, Kathy Tierney, Morag
Steskal, Joanne Morgan and Debbie
Felix for assisting us with the mailing.
Right now we have received 800.00 in
donations from the mailing. Contact me
if you would like some copies to give to
friends and family.
Volume 12 Issue 3 July/August 2015 5
Jan
King of Prussia
Exton
Limerick
Gateway
Ivy Ridge
Mon. morning
Joanna Ewing/ VOLUNTEER NEEDED
Colleen Bane Ava & Tricia Hawks [Store employee] [Store employee]
Mon. evening
Susan Goldberg/ Becca Willgruber
Sigal Waters/ Matt Lauer & Ellie McCardell
Rae Theodore Shannon Ehret Jeanette Neal
Tues. morning
Patti Cunnane Jennifer Lose Leah Pro [Store employee] [Store employee]
Tues. evening
Beth Stribny Tara Higgins & Michael Nick Forgette Shannon Ehret Patty Stewart
Wed. morning
Jean Kowalski Sylvia & Sarah Coopermn/Deb Gaynr
Emma McKay [Store employee] [Store employee]
Wed. evening
J. Light/ Monica & Mikalia
Rachel Dill
Sandy Croxton/ Madelyn Harmon
Erica Roselli Linda Walters
Thurs. morning
Pebbles Zeil Janice Decker/Sarah Elks
Michel Ragusa [Store employee] [Store employee]
Thurs. evening
Kim Kay Jennifer Biddle & Dave Janas
Victoria Delgoleto Riddhi & Siddhi Bhave Randi Selinsky
Fri. morning
Pat Williams Robin Resnick Sabrina Fredrigo [Store employee] [Store employee]
Fri. evening
Carol Anthony
Jodie Rapp/ Pat Layman Beth Tenney Morag Steskal Linda Walters
Sat. morning
Krista Neidig VOLUNTEER NEEDED Alica Ferraioli [Store employee] [Store employee]
Sat. evening
J. Light Tabitha Wise/ Rachel Hu & Katie
Susan Trombadore Liz Lawton Christine Ciriello
Sun. morning
Alicia Song/ Joanna Ewing
Madeleine Pongia/ Julia Traczuk
Deb Schanbacher [Store employee] [Store employee]
Sun. evening
Tim Martin/ Kathy Yeremeshian
Lisa & Amanda Snyder
Brianna Talbot / Ava Hawks
Riddhi & Siddhi Bhave Joe Stoak
Date Event Location Coordinators
1st Saturday KOP Petco (Dogs) Ginny Shaffer 1st Saturday Limerick Petco Barb Hardy
2nd Saturday Exton Petco (Cats & Dogs) Paula Ulrich 2nd Saturday Gateway Pet Valu Janet Lynch
3rd Saturday Limerick Petco Madelyn Harman
3rd Saturday TBD Saturday
KOP Petco Perk Valley Pet Eatery
K.Tierney/B.Tracy Susan Trombadore
4th Saturday Exton Petco Morag Steskal 5th Saturday KOP Petco Barb Tracy
TBD Saturday TBD Saturday
Ardmore Pet Valu Ivy Ridge Pet Valu
Rachel Loev R. Selinsky
TBD Saturday Andorra Petco J. Neal
WWW.SpayandSave.Org
On the Web
Spay and Save Inc. Pet
Adoption, Rescue and
Education
P. O. Box 122
Lafayette Hill Pa 19444
Phone: (610) 279 9714
Phone: (610) 277 6187
Fax: (610)278 6020
Calendar of Upcoming Events
Newsletter Editor:
Toni Dougherty
Spay and Save Officers
President: Chris Daniels
Vice President Naomi
McCarron
Secretary: Morag Steskal
Treasurer Kathy Orlando
Volume 12 Issue 3 July/August 2015 6
Jan
We need dog walkers to walk dogs at Steinbach’s in Blue Bell and
transporters to help with the Exton Dog adoption day every 2nd
Saturday Contact Ginny Shaffer or Paula Ulrich.
Anyone interested in data entry, please contact Chris. We need folks
who are interested in entering hand-written applications into our data
base. We also would like to know about any possible non-pet related
locations to hold adoption days.
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