Dear all Hideyo Yamamoto is a former long-time member of the list who is absolutely tireless in her support and championing of homeless cats. As those who know Hideyo from the list will agree, she is one truly incredible individual who has never met a homeless cat that she doesn't take under her wing--I dubbed her Saint Hideyo while she was active on the list. She is filing for a 501c and as the cost is a whopping $750 (outrageous!) she is seeking donations to offset the cost and asked me if I would post a message to the list. See details below. Thanks, Kerry Here is the relevant part of Hideyo's email:
I finally formed a non-profit organization called, Street Cat Foundation..the goal for the organization is to purchase a land and build a sanctuary for feral kitties who were brought to the shelter and on a death row... and also educate the community about feral kitties and colonies so that people will NOt trap feral and take them to the pound to be destroyed.. it's a huge dream.. and it may take a long time to accomplish.. but never say never.. Right now, I am trying to come up with a logo and slogan and get the website ready.. right now,, the slogan will be something like this.. Building a Bridge to Save Haven for our Feral Friends....what do you think? also, I am trying to get 501c status paper work done.. IRS now charges $750 for filing fee!! So, i am trying to raise fund for that, too.. Are you still on felk group, Kerry? Does felk group accept a solicitation email? If so, it would be great if you could forward my email to the group and see if anyone will be able to offer any donations. I have a website for my business.. www.fromwagstowhiskers.net - that will take paypal payments or a check can be made at Street Cat Foundation c/o Hideyo Yamamoto 214 Edith Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87102 Kerry, I am also going to use this video on my very front of the website so that this is the first thing anyone will see.. and I am planning to use this video and going to schools to educate students.. let me know what you think.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MayFe183_7Q _____________________________________________________________________________ IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any tax advice expressed above by Mayer Brown LLP was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer to avoid U.S. federal tax penalties. If such advice was written or used to support the promotion or marketing of the matter addressed above, then each offeree should seek advice from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
