For the friends of the Independent Cat Society, a no-kill cat shelter Winter 2016 #148

Here Come the 2016 Sweethearts!

AzuraNamed for her azure blue eyes, this stunning

young lady loves catnip, treats and long naps in the sun. Azura is anxious to win your hearts and your votes to become the 2016 ICS Sweetheart!

BobbyIt’s the story . . . of a cat named Bobby! This handsome, 2-year old bachelor loves treats,

feather toys, and long runs in the hall. Join “The Bobby Bunch” and give him your vote!

CandyJust as sweet as her name, this gorgeous

3-year old calico loves attention, playtime, and napping. Candy really hopes you’ll vote for her

so she can wear the Sweetheart crown!

CleoThis lovely 14-year old lady is young at heart and loves people, chin scratches, and treats. Cleo has her heart set on becoming the 2016 ICS Sweetheart. Can she count on your votes?

DocThis handsome young fellow loves playing,

treats, and meeting admirers at ICS events. He would proudly wear the 2016 ICS Sweetheart

crown – will you cast your votes for Doc?

MouseA charming 2 ½ -year old beauty, Mouse might seem a bit timid and is hesitant to ask, but if

you cast your vote for her, we know she’ll melt your heart!

Mr. Mellow YellowThis attractive bachelor loves laser pointers,

naps, and reaching out to get the attention of those who pass by his condo. He’s confident he

can win your vote!

OpieHe may not be from Mayberry, but he’ll have many “Happy Days” ahead if you’ll give Opie

your votes to become the 2016 ICS Sweeheart!

ShadowsThis gorgeous Russian Blue fellow loves being held and petted, and napping in the laundry

baskets. Can Shadows count on your vote? He’ll head-butt his way into your heart!

Published for thefriends of the

Independent Cat Society, Inc.PO Box 735,

Westville, IN 46391(219) 785-4936

Web: www.catsociety.orgEmail: shelter@catsociety.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/indcatsociety

The Independent Cat Society, Inc., founded in 1977, is a non-profit,

no-kill cat shelter on US Rt 6 at the Porter/LaPorte County Line Road in

Westville, Indiana.

Our mission is to rescue, shelter, adopt, and promote the spaying and neutering of cats in our Northwest

Indiana and Chicagoland community.

Adoption hours:Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sunday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmOthers by appointment.

Please call (219) 785-4936.

About our Adoption FeesInclude: Spay/neuter, vet exam,

feline leukemia and FIV test; age-appropriate vaccinations; parasite treatment; tattoo ID/microchip; 30

Day No-Cost Pet Insurance; Hills Science Diet coupon; and free post-

adoption participating vet visit.

Please check our website or shelter for monthly adoption specials!

Board of Directors:President: Anastasia TreklesVice-President: Jocelyn VerebRecording Secretary: Judy DeanCorresponding Secretary: Kay VasquezTreasurer: Natalie CebulskiBoard Members: Diana Foster Jason Petrovich Jennifer Stall Joan Hildebrand

Calendar of EventsFebruary

Sweetheart Contest!January - February

Your donations count extra this time of year, as $1 equals 1 vote for your favorite sweetheart! Donate at the shelter, by mail, or online, and help your favorite win

fame, glory, and a special new toy!

The One - A Special Valentine’s Adoption EventFebruary 1-15

ICS Shelter, Westville, INJoin us for this special adoption event, in partnership with Best Friends Animal

Sanctuary. All cats ages 5 and older will be just $14. Could you be “The One” to give an older pet a forever home?

Sweetheart Day!February 27, 10am - 4pm

Moose Lodge, 108 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, INThe final day for voting ends with a celebration! Join us to meet the Sweethearts and enjoy food, crafts, fun, and even a special drawing to win 4 one-day “park

hopper” passes to Walt Disney World® in Orlando, FL!

Mark Your CalendarsSome of our big yearly events are moving!

April 21-23: Annual ICS Book SaleNational Guard Armory, Valparaiso

Donations? Contact shelter@catsociety.org for storage help!June 3-4: ICS Yard Sale and Summer Open House

ICS Shelter, Westville

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ICS Vouchers are available at the ICS shelter on Saturdays from 10 AM-4PM and Sundays from 1-4 PM. (Others hours may be available by appointment only).

After purchasing a voucher (cash/check/credit card), call one your chosen clinic to schedule an appointment. ICS Spay/Neuter vouchers are only accepted at the following veterinary hospitals:• McAfee Animal Hospital (Valparaiso):

219-462-5901 – $115• Westchester Animal Clinic (Chesterton):

219-926-1194– $65• All Creature Features (LaPorte):

219-393-3558 – $85• Gast Animal Hospital (Valparaiso):

219-759-7387 – $105

Dr. Anderson’s Feline Reduction Center has a low-cost clinic on Saturdays in Beverly Shores. The scheduling number is 219-861-9006 – please call and leave a message.

Other local options:• Neuter Scooter: www.neuterscooter.com • Pet Neutering and Adoption: www.

petneutering.com (DeMotte)• ABC Clinic: www.petrefugeabcclinic.com

(Granger) • The Estelle Marcus Animal Clinic: www.

hscalumet.org or (219) 924-7140 (Munster)• NAWS: www.nawsus.org or (708) 478-5102

(Mokena)• PAWS Chicago: The Lurie Spay/Neuter Clinic

or mobile unit, www.pawschicago.org or (773) 521-7729 (Chicago)

• Anti-Cruelty Society: www.anticruelty.org or (312) 644-8338 (Chicago)

For help with spaying neutering of free-roaming cats, please email us at: icstnr@comcast.net

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Options

Stories Behind the BricksThere are special stories behind every engraved brick in our beautiful Rainbow Bridge Garden. Please enjoy this series on the stories behind the bricks, as told by our supporters.

Would you like to commemorate a beloved family member in a special way by reserving them a brick in the Garden, or share a story of your own? Contact us at shelter@catsociety.org, and to order your own brick, stop in or visit http://www.catsociety.org/donate.html. All proceeds support our Building Fund.

Sincerely, Staci Trekles, ICS Board President

A Black Cat Named Snowball

I first met Snowball (first named Thomasina – my father’s name was Thomas, and that’s why I chose her) at the Independent Cat Society nearly 20 years ago. I just had a feeling she was a match for me, and, after some paperwork, I brought her home with me.

I soon learned that Snowball was a scaredy-cat. For the first couple of weeks in her new home, everything startled or scared her – me, my other cat Pumpkin (a cuddly tabby that looked just like her namesake), the refrigerator, passing cars, the ceiling fan, and anything else that moved or made noise. Once, in those early days, I couldn’t find her for hours on end – until I looked behind the refrigerator. I remember thinking, “Well, at least she’s not afraid of that one anymore.”

It took time but Snowball gradually warmed up, at least to me and Pumpkin. Some years later, when I began dating my husband, I knew he was a keeper because she didn’t run and hide from him right off. When we got engaged and made a cross-country move, I drove Pumpkin and Snowball to their new home. Upon arrival, I could not find Snowball anywhere in the car – I was terrified that she’d gotten out and run away somewhere although I knew that wasn’t like her. Finally, I thought to look under the driver’s seat – yes, she’d been hiding right there the whole time.

In her later years, she earned the nickname “little kitty live-a-lot,” outliving two dogs and two other cats (sadly, including my beloved Pumpkin), and passing away earlier this year at more than 20 years old. Although she was somewhat aloof and anti-social by nature, she lay right beside Pumpkin the night she passed, and we found her still cuddled around Pumpkin’s body in the morning. She did the same for a cat we inherited when my father passed, Midnight, who also passed away unexpectedly. Her kind and loving nature, even though she was never a demonstrative cat, brought years of happiness, companionship, and joy to our family. She may have lurked in the background a lot, but she was there when you needed her. We feel thankful to have had her, particularly for so many years, and are grateful to have the opportunity to honor her with a donation to the Independent Cat Society, the organization that brought her to us. Here’s to Snowball, and all the scaredy-cats!

Please note: We do not use litterpan liners, newspapers, or pinecleaners like Pine Sol. Thank you!Office SuppliesStampsVarious Colored 2-pocket folders

with Business Card SlotsLetter-Size Manila File Folders

Medical SuppliesMicrowaveable Heating DiscsScience Diet A/D, I/D, K/DWellness Grain-Free Food

Building and Grounds20 x 25 x 5 Aire Bear Furnace

filtersWater Softener Pellets16 x 20 x 1 Fiberglass

Furnace FiltersReplacement Filters for Hunter

Air Purifier Model #30547Carpenters, plumbers, painters

OtherDry Cat Food, kitten and adult,

Prefer Hills Science Diet but useother brands for donations tothose in need

Ground flavors of Fancy Feast and grain-free foods

Kuranda Plastic Cleanable Cat TreesScoopable and Clay LittersGift Cards to Lowe’s, Menard’s,

Home Depot, etc.Safeguard SG-36D Humane TrapsTurbo-Tracks Replacement ScratchersExtra Large Litter ScoopsSmall Blankets, Rugs, Towels

Special ServicesArtists and craftspersons for eventsTransportation and hauling vehicles

The cats thank you! Ask us for areceipt for tax-deductibledonations.

Cleaning SuppliesBleachLaundry Soap (prefer HE type)

Liquid Hand Soap

Paper PlatesPaper Towels30-gallon Trash Bags

Dish Soap

Tall Kitchen Garbage Bags

Dryer Sheets

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We Thank You

We are very thankful to all of our supporters, including those who brought us food, toys, hammocks, beds, and other amazing things to make our cats happy and comfortable. Our supporters and donors make ICS what it is – an organization dedicated to helping provide sanctuary and loving homes to hundreds of cats each year. Your donations help in the following ways:

General Operating Expenses Supports medical expenses, food, litter, payroll for our medication and cleaning staff,and shelter upkeep

Trap Neuter Return / Assisted Spay & Neuter Fund Supports our ICS TNR Squad and their operations to help cats in our community

Building Fund Goes toward the planning and building of a new, improved ICS shelter

Sponsor-a-Cat Supports our Sponsor-a-Cat program - find out more and sign up on page 4!

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Monica, your Sponsor-a-Cat spokescat, wants to thank all our visitors who brought her friends gifts of catnip, toys, blankets, and treats over the holidays. But this time of year, after the holiday excitement is over, we still need less exciting donations – food, paper, and laundry products. All these donations keep us happy and healthy every day, not just during the holidays.

Of course, all year long, you can send a yearly pledge to sponsor one of the cats at the shelter. There is always a year-long need for sponsors to help maintain the shelter’s needs. All of your generous donations are tax deductible, too – ask for a receipt when you come in with your cans, bottles, rolls, and anything else you might find on our wish list (see page 3).

Sponsor-A-Cat!

I want to Sponsor-A-Cat from the Independent Cat Society I have enclosed a check for: __________ $180 for one year of Sponsor-A-Cat __________ $15 for the first month of Sponsor-A-Cat. I pledge to send $15 each month to Sponsor-A-Cat __________ I pledge to send the amount that fits my budget and feels “right” to Sponsor-A-Cat each month

Please mark “SAC” on your envelope and check memo. The sponsor will receive a photo and biography of his or her Sponsor-A-Cat.

Name of sponsor_____________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________ City______________________________________ State_______

ZIP__________ Telephone _______________________________________

Month of sponsor’s birthday______________________________ email address_______________________________________

Clip and mail to: Independent Cat Society, Inc., PO Box 735, Westville, IN 46391

from your Spokescat,Monica

Monica, your New Spokescat

Aggie Penny Shadows

Aggie says, “Visitors often notice my ultra-slim silhouette and worry that I don’t get enough to eat. I eat plenty, but we always need more paté flavors of Fancy Feast, Friskies, and Wellness grain-free foods. Sometimes one of my friends gets sick and needs special food like Science Diet A/D, I/D/, and K/D.”

Cans and cases are a welcome donation during any season. Single cans of food that your cat has mysteriously rejected often become another cat’s favorite at our shelter.

Penny shared her kitten thoughts before going to her forever home: “There’s nothing a cat likes more – besides treats and food maybe – than a soft, cozy bed to curl up in with a friend. There are shelves full of big bottles of detergent and bleach – bigger than I’ll probably ever be – and some boxes of dryer sheets to keep all of our laundry clean and soft in the shelter.”

After snoozing in a soft bed, some cats don’t like to wake up smelling like flowers. Some cats, like some people, are sensitive to added fragrances, so our wish list asks that generous donors look for detergents and dryer sheets without added chemicals.

Shadows admitted, “All of us – even Sweetheart candidates – have an accident once in a while that needs to be cleaned up quickly. It’s helpful to have paper towels handy for water-bowl spills or occasional furballs, as well as general cleaning of the shelves and furniture in all of the rooms.”

Of course, we often have need of other paper products, such as paper plates and even toilet paper. And to keep the shelter neat, we also use a lot of garbage bags for frequent trips to the dumpster.

We sure do thank each and every one of you for thinking of us!

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ICS 2016 Board of Directors

Some Cat Education... From a Dog?

ICS would like to thank everyone who “got out the vote” in our November Board of Directors Election. This year, our board will continue their hard work to improve the shelter and find forever homes for the cats and kittens that find sanctuary with us.

This year, ICS welcomes both new friends and longtime volunteers to the board:

Vice President Jocelyn Vereb

Corresponding Secretary Kay Vasquez

Members at large Diana Foster Jennifer Stall

Please visit our website at http://www.catsociety.org to review a full report of our accomplishments for 2015, and our goals for 2016. We look forward to continuing to serve our cats, our membership, and our community!

Do you want to know more about how you can help ICS reach its goals? Visit or contact us to learn about the many ways you can share your time and talents. We are always looking for new adoption counselors, fundraising gurus, techno-enthusiasts, and just plain nice folks to work with our cats and our various committees.

You can even complete an online volunteer application at our website and get in touch with our Volunteer Coordinator right away!

Our guest writer, “Ollie” (and his helper Viktoria Voller) has done a little research and found out that there is an awful lot to know about the history of cats, and how they’ve gotten to where they are today. Read on to learn more about the plight of

cats and what makes them so unique.

Three thousand years ago, cats were worshipped as gods by the ancient Egyptians. This is their history and they have never forgotten it!

As a normal and regular guy dog, I just love to chase cats that always get away because these mysterious creatures jump up on kitchen counters. In addition, they collect privileges by purring for their human. They can purr all they want but I know for a fact that they poop in our gardens, stress out in the shelters, nibble on houseplants, and refuse to come when they are called unless they really want to come.

The problem today seems to be in their sheer numbers. Every area shelter and humane society has more than their quota of cats and kittens on site. Obviously, the adoption rates are down. Is it because cats have a hard time selling themselves? Most shelters try to help cats get placed through special adoptions programs, behavior help lines, pet parenting classes and trap-neuter-return programs that humanely control feral populations.

So how can the unique qualities of cats be marketed to increase adoptions? Clearly, it’s in a dog’s best interest to get as many cats placed in homes as possible. Why not? As I said, they are fun to chase.

Many times, people come to ICS asking for help finding a home for a stray kitten or cat. Sometimes, the cat they need a home for is one they used to keep as a pet, but cannot do so any longer. The Independent Cat Society alone gets up to twenty calls and emails per week like this! Just think about all of the other shelters out there receiving similar requests. It’s amazing! And despite all of their best efforts to save, adopt, and spay and neuter that cat population, the percentage of cats and/or kittens that are placed in forever homes is much less than for its shelter dogs and puppies.

But cats are not dogs and we can’t change them. Cats are cats. They hunt, they cough up hairballs, they have little regard for a human’s personal space, and they don’t (often) do tricks or fetch their owner’s newspaper. But, here’s what cats do best of all: they make wonderful companions for humans. Their independence, grace, and just plain entertaining behavior has made humans happy for centuries, and even though they don’t usually “work” the way many of us dogs do, they can fill a gap in a human’s life that no other pet can.

These very unique cat and kitten qualities can be used to promote and increase adoptions. Do you have a cat you’re looking to help find a new home? Before you consider a shelter, consider some of these ideas instead:

• Promote the cat’s need for a good home on social media, such as Facebook;

• Post the cat’s information in your local grocery store, health club, or other neighborhood gathering place;

• Ask around to your friends, family and neighbors, to see if they might like a new companion in their lives.

As I wrote, at one time, these pets were thought to be Egyptian gods, and I’m not kidding. So people, if you want to witness tiny Egyptian gods running all over your home and jumping on countertops, adopt some cats and hurry up while we still have some available.

Sunny is looking for the next great volunteer to help us reach our 2016

goals. Could it be you?

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Memorials.. . October-December 2015

In memory of Felix, our beloved cat, from Eugene and Elaine BruszewskiIn memory of Walter Witt, from Mary WittIn memory of Mouse, from Anthony CostelloIn memory of Spirit, the 3-legged house cat, from Joseph VargoIn memory of Abby and Zoe, from Dimitri and Vickie KermelisIn honor and memory of Beau Niemeyer, from Virginia NiemeyerIn memory of Princess Hobo Renwick, from Olive Lou RenwickIn memory of Edward Krzyston, you will be missed, from Charlene KirschsieperIn memory of Ray Crane, from Earl and Sylvia ThrasherIn memory of Priscilla Rose, from Raymond and Cynthia FontaineIn memory of Angel Godoy, from Delfina GodoyIn memory of O’Malley, from John MillionIn memory of Shelby (Heath), from Michele BelzowskiIn memory of Gerold (Jerry) Schoof, from Florence SchoofIn memory of Gloria Link, from Shirley LashIn memory of Shalom, Guinevere, Muffet, and Goliath, from G. David StoneburnerIn memory of Stasha, from Ruth KnollIn memory of Shelby, 9-28-15, from Kathy and Tom HeathIn memory of Samantha, Charlie, Cassie, and Hershy, from Darlene CreceliusIn memory of Madonna, from John and Kathleen UrbanikIn memory of Jon T. Frogue, from JoAnn FrogueIn memory of George S. Romich, from Danyel RomichIn memory of all my pets, from Heidi DodsIn memory of Puss, Boots, and Cinders, from Lois McGoughranIn memory of Peaches and Sammy, from Joseph and Monica BorkowskiIn memory of Dena Seymous, from James and Judy HugusIn memory of my moms’ cat Sweety, from Christine CraigIn memory of Jewels, from Marilynn PesterIn memory of Samantha and Ashley, from Stuart and Sherry IrvinIn memory of Bailey and Suki, from Judith BlanchetteIn memory of all my cats adopted from ICS, from Dolores HoodIn memory of Melvin Novak, from Michiana Mechanical, Inc.In memory of Diana Vollmer, from James JaspersonIn loving memory of Linda Mihal, from Arlene MaxwellIn memory of Ms. Roxy, from Rebecca SmithIn memory of Dan York, from Gerald and Darlene BrooksIn memory of Mrs. Betty Bohn, from Linda HuffingtonIn memory of Mozart and Zip, from Larry and Linda SnellIn memory of Gus, Midnight, Simone, and Noah (all ICS cats), from Vencil and Janet SchultzIn memory of all of Lil Fredricksen, from Richard YoungIn memory of all my furries, past and present, from Maxine HamannIn memory of Sophie, from Susan CassletIn loving memory of Betty Schneider, from Lee and Linda Bigelow, Lynn Bochart, James and Deborah Grabinski, Mark and Barbara Lindemer, Cammy Midthun, Lois O’Connor, & Thomas and Karen SnodgrassIn memory of Frank Gucciardo, from Joan GucciardoIn memory of Jeanne Wolfe, our classmate, from Arlene MaxwellIn memory of Diane Gordon’s father, from Jean Miller

In memory of Scooter, Daisy, and Boo Boo, from Cynthia MurrayIn memory of Cinders, from Lois McGoughranIn memory of Snowball and Skooter, from Thomas OsikaIn memory of Rudy and Gisela Rath, from James and Hilde LanieIn memory of Miss Kitty, 21 year old barn cat, from John and Judith StilesIn memory of Eugene Kirschsieper, from Charlene KirschsieperIn memory of Colby, Sadie, Liza, and Mandy, from Dennis and Karen DanielIn memory of Daisy, from Linda HarveyIn memory of Fluffers, Kitty, and Fartel, from Chester and Cheryl GrahamIn memory of Harley, a feral cat for 12 years, lived for 17 years, from Annette KulmatyckiIn memory of Kay MacNeil, from Ed and Barbara SirovatkaIn honor of my father Daniel Mahoney, from Jennifer MahoneyIn memory of Smokie, from Thomas and Elizabeth MoranIn memory of Gunther (formerly Brooks), from Carol AlesiaIn memory of Bubbles, my 15 year old cat, died 12-12-15, and my brother George, died 6-24-15, from Danyel RomichIn memory of Alice Condo, from Patricia MassetteIn memory of Woodpile, from Laurel IzardIn memory of Tater Tot, 2-14-04 to 1-23-14, purr in peace Sweeties, from Sandra MasonIn memory of our cat Max, from Robert and Patricia BeezholdIn memory of Cuddles (formerly Cleopatra) & Biggy (formerly Flash) who have been with us 5 years now, from Glenn and Joan KrauseIn memory of Jim Roback, from Joan RobackIn memory of Baby Doll, from Kathy FoxIn memory of Tom Flaherty, from Karen FlahertyIn memory of Abby and Zoe, from Dimitri and Vickie KermelisIn memory of Pumpkin, from Lloyd ChapmanIn memory of Vegas and Sophie, from Loren and Rosella NordenIn memory of Anthony Trojnar (spouse), Beverly Roper (mother), Sunnie Boy (cat), and Jag (dog), passed away this year, from Laura TrojnarIn memory of Shade and Matzee, from Patrick and Ann SandersIn memory of Kenneth and Mary Nagel of Michigan City, from Marianne SavageIn memory of Kirsten Reed, from Cathy BushmanIn memory of Abby and Zoe, from Dimitri and Vickie KermelisIn memory of Alcee Hecht, from Bethany LeeIn memory of Kira, my treasured baby, died May 8, 2015, adopted from ICS December 22, 2009, from Sivana HellerIn memory of Kerry, Bambi, Cinder, Winston, and Mitzi, from Norman and Pat KarnerIn memory of my cat Calie, from Carol GoinIn memory of Ronald Kuder, from the ICS Board of DirectorsIn memory of Miss Kitty Stiles, beloved pet of Judith and John Stiles, from Jennifer StewartIn memory of JoBeth Madsen Cruz, from Megan Cecil and Christopher and Carol DiltsIn memory of our cat Mr. Biggs, from John and Diane Carpenter

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Tributes.. . October-December 2015

If we have inadvertently omitted anyone, please write, email, or call us so we can include them in the next newsletter.

In honor of Katie, Sam, Gandalf the Grey, and Pippa, from Jana ArgersingerIn honor of Francesa Caine, biggest kitty lover in the world, on her 50th birthday, with love, from Holiday TarrIn honor of Paco, BW, Prince, Sweet Pea, Minne, Banjo, & Scooter, our feline kids, from Jane KunkleIn honor of Nicki, a wonderful male white Persian, from Timothy and Sharon FizerIn honor of Mike Masters, from William and Wendy MastersIn honor of Skipper, from Howard and Judith PetersIn honor of Buddy, from Jane SusnisIn honor of my three recue cats, Tre, Butterscotch, and Sadie, from Kathy HartmanIn honor of Elrond and Penny Lane, adopted 2002, still happy and healthy, from D.G., and A.M. HillIn honor of Beverly Overmyer, from Miriam NealIn honor of my cat Amazing Grace (aka Crazy Gracie) adopted 6-28-11, from Glenna PerkinsIn honor of Shadow, from James and Lois Barbick, J.F. Bishop, Margaret Cisztek, & James and Gail KussIn honor of Mrs. Yvette Note, from Holly McCainIn honor of Holly McCain, from Yvette Noe

In honor of Wilbur and Snookey (KC), from Jeff and Sheryl McCrawIn honor of Samson our adopted cat, from Michael and Susan Doria In honor of Bailey, adopted in 2014, from Samuel and Tina PerezIn honor of Rue, adopted 3 years ago - we call her Tootsie - July 2012 from ICS, from Lloyd and Shirley MounceIn honor of Jim and Debbie Palko, from Randal and Beth ChildressIn honor of Douglas Kuhn, from Donna SchroeppelIn honor of Kathy Heath, from Marian HeathIn honor of Lori Young, from Charles and Joann MorrisonIn honor of all barn kitties, from Nicole DoctorIn honor of Coral, AKA Miss Hedy, from Mary Lou KlipoIn honor of Eileen Bornstein, from Rachel BornsteinIn honor of Lefty, Calvin, and others like them, from Kathleen LazartIn honor of Jay Cruz, from Megan Cecil and Christopher and Carol Dilts

1st Source Bank

24Hour Pet Watch

AJ Canopy Rental and Sales

Allegius Credit Union

Alltech Computers

All Creature Features of LaPorte

Anderson Winery

Arcelor Mittal Matching Gifts Program

Arbor View Animal Hospital

Ashby’s Cards and Gifts

ASPCA Food Donations

Aurelio’s Pizza (LaPorte, IN)

Banfield Charitable Trust

Best Friends Animal Society

Bissell Foundation

Brandt’s Old Fashion Emporium and Pet Supply

BP Foundation

Bren-Mark Window Cleaning

Boyconn Printing

Christie Lant, DDS

Chesterton Feed and Garden

Chesterton High School

Chipotle (Merrillville)

Culvers (Valparaiso)

DailyGood

Devries Tire Company

Duneland Boys and Girls Club

Eley-Graham Financial Advisory Services

Exxon Mobil Foundation

First United Methodist Church

Flanagin’s Bulk Mail Service

GoodCents Solutions

Gast Animal Hospital

HealthPartners Medical Group

Hill’s Science Diet Pet Foods

Home Depot Foundation

Hotspot Cafe of LaPorte

Indiana 105

iPet Companion

Jake’s Feed and Garden

John W. Anderson Foundation

Joy of Socks

JV Crane & Engineering, Inc.

Maple City Animal Hospital

Michiana Mechanial Inc.

Nisource Corporate Services

Michigan City Animal Hospital

McAfee Animal Hospital

Mortar Net USA

Olga Petryszyn Team

Panda Express (Portage)

Pet Supplies Plus

Pieces of Jayde

Porter County Council on Aging

Porter County Community Foundation

Porter County Master Gardeners

Purdue University North Central

Purina Pet Nutrition

Pyle & Piontek, LLC

Pyrrha Jewelry

Razzle Dazzle Creation

Ryan Newman Foundation

The Spirit Within Medical Hypnotherapy

Shelter Wishlist

SilverCrow Creations

Sims Metal Management

Starbucks Coffee (Portage)

Southwest Airlines

St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church

Unity Foundation of LaPorte County

The United Way of LaPorte County

Vale Park Animal Hospital

Walt Disney Corporation

Westchester Animal Clinic

Westville High School

Westville Farm Supply, Inc.

Yat’s Restaurant

Corporate Sponsorships

Upcoming Events• Sweetheart Contest! Through February - vote online, in person, or by mail ($1 donation = 1 vote for your favorite!)

• The One Adoption Event February 1-15, ICS Shelter

• Sweetheart Day and Final Day for Voting February 27, Moose Lodge, Valparaiso

• Mark your calendars! April 21-23: Annual Book Sale June 3-4: Summer Open House and Yard Sale

If you’d like to receive the Mewsletter via email, let us know at shelter@catsociety.org.

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Become a Member!Annual Dues:

______ $1000 Corporation

______ $500 Platinum

______ $100 Gold Star

______ $50 Family

______ $25 Individual

______ $1 0 Student

______ $10 Senior

Donate or Volunteer!______ I am donating $______ for the care of the cats and kittens.

______ I am donating $______ to the building fund.

______ I am donating $______ to the TNR/Assisted Spay & Neuter Fund.

______ I will help groom cats at the shelter.

______ I will help give cats their medications.

______ I will help at fundraising events.

______ I will be a foster parent.

______ I will donate my cat-themed artwork or crafts for fundraising events.

______ I will bake for fundraising events.

______ I will make adoption follow-up telephone calls.

______ I will help cats get good homes by becoming an adoption counselor.

______ I will help take care of the grounds and maintain the shelter.

______ I will distribute flyers for fundraisers.

Name______________________________________ Address_____________________ City______________ State_______ ZIP__________

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