Calling all kitty angels! Our island library is hosting a Giving Tree to collect donations for Quadra Cat Rescue this holiday season.
From December 1 to 31, the tree, festooned with images of cats and kittens that have been helped by local volunteers, is a reminder of the ongoing need to manage the cat population on Quadra Island.
“When you visit the library, browse the tree, and, if possible, leave a little something to help support Quadra Cat Rescue,” says Matthew James, community support technician with Vancouver Island Regional Library.
Along with collecting cat food and funds, donations of gift cards are extremely welcome. BC Ferries cards will help pay for transporting cats and kittens to veterinary appointments. Gift cards to Quadra Builders, Shar-Kare, Canadian Tire, Superstore, and Walmart will be used to purchase kibble and canned food as well as wood pellets for kitty litter.
“We’re so grateful to the library for helping us get the word out. The last couple years, we’ve been running out of funding by September because there are so many cats and kittens coming into our care,” explains Quadra Cat Rescue volunteer Valerie van Veen. “We spend hundreds of dollars a month on food alone. If possible, we’re asking people to give money rather than food or bags of kitty litter and other supplies because we’re very short on storage space.”
All donations received help cover the cost of fostering and fixing cats and kittens. Along with food and supplies for kitty-foster home volunteers, Quadra Cat Rescue needs funding to support the group’s lower cost spay-neuter program and other veterinary care.
Tax receipts are available for donations made by cheque or e-transfer. People who shop at Tru Value can also support the group by donating Spirit Board points (280 at both Heriot Bay and Quathiaski Cove) and buying Tru Value gift cards for either store from Lara at Inspirations.
Quadra Cat Rescue has been helping island cats and kittens since 2009, and every year, kittens born on Quadra far outnumber local homes wanting pets. Please contact us about stray cats that need help, by email or telephone 250-285-CATS (2287).
