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I hope I'm not breaking a rule by posting this...If any of you can
donate to help these people get on their feet after the fire - I know
they would appreciate even small donations so much. "Friends of
Ferals" does a lot to help the cats and our community.
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Dear Friends, You may have heard on the news that Petsmart, Jones
Valley in Huntsville had a fire Monday night, June 19. The Adoption Center there was supported by Friends of Ferals, and we had cats there hoping for adoption. Let me assure you quickly, our cats are OK, but we do need your help. The fire department was quick to respond but it was a smoky fire
and
sadly many of Petsmart's birds and small animals perished. The managers and employees are devastated and they appreciate your prayers, and support once the store reopens. Luckily FoF was in changeout mode and only eight cats were there,
very
unusual as we often have up to twenty. They are OK, possible slight smoke inhalation only and stressed of course so extra love is being given. We had an Ionic Breeze air purifier tower in the small room and we feel it helped save the cats. Now we are in the big job of trying to clean and recover many of
our
smoke covered things and try to get back to adoption as soon as the store reopens, as we have many sweet babies seeking their forever homes. Petsmart is being very very good and will replace many of the
damaged
supplies, as even our file cabinet is trashed. We are concerned that our towels and rugs and cat beds, even though washed, will keep the plastic smoke residue and could still be toxic to the cats in that small tight room. If you would be so kind to see if you any good condition towels to
donate
to us, that would be very welcome. We have specific rug needs for the cages that are a bit difficult to explain so would appreciate any monetary donations to rebuy those and other damaged supplies. Any donations beyond our Adoption Center restocking needs would be gratefully used to spay or neuter other homeless cats. And if you have it in your hearts to add another family member, our
very
special friendly and thankful kitties are listed here: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/AL143.html (Listed blessed kitties that were there in the fire: KoVu, BobBoy and Rosie. Not shown yet are Pumpkin, Sir Maxx, Prince, Gloria, and Charlie) Please contact me, Linda Terry Hickam for any other questions. Thank
you
so much for your kindness. We would be happy to arrange pickup or mail donations to: |
