We Have Kittens!
Due to popular demand, our adopt one, get a friend free special will continue through August!
We have many adorable fuzzy bundles of cuteness, however, in the spirit of inter-species love and peace, we are also helping to find a home for a dog! Yes! Crater is a gorgeous guy currenly being fostered by one of our volunteers. Here he is:
From his Foster Mom:
Crater is a gorgeous 1 year old Siberian Husky who is neutered and up to date on his vaccines. He is black and white and has one blue eye and one brown eye. He is looking for a forever home with someone who has some experience with big dogs. Siberian Huskys are intelligent dogs who like to run and dig so he will need a tall fenced in backyard, a watchful guardian and either no children or well behaved children who will not let him dart out the front door or gate. Husky's are high energy and he will enjoy play time, tug-o-war and being part of the family. If your interested and would like to meet him please call Kristie at 219-628-1015. He is free to a good and responsible home. You will be asked to fill out an application, be interviewed and possibly give references.
The Kittens Keep Coming and We Still Need Help
We are requesting: warming discs, KMR replacement milk, powdered and canned, nurser baby bottles, canned and dry kitten food (with no dyes), cat beds, cotton baby blankets, clay and scoopable litter, large covered litter pans and toys and:
most important of all...............a loving home!
Most of these special kitten items are available at large pet supply stores. Monetary donations are also welcome.
Why adopt a kitten from ICS?
When you adopt a kitten from ICS, you get a new family member who has been lovingly raised in a foster home so they have the chance to be socialized and friendly. We will often have an idea of their personalities, because we take getting to know our kittens seriously. Often, you can even meet their mom!
You will also get a kitten that has been checked by a veterinarian for any health problems. If there are any, they are disclosed to the potential adopters. You know that your new friend has already been spayed or neutered, had all their shots, been treated for fleas, worms, or ear mites, tested for FIV and FLK and even had an identification tattoo or microchip! While they were in foster homes, they have been eating high-quality kitten food. When you take home your adorable little bundle of fur, they have the best possible chance for a healthy start. And don’t forget, you also get one free vet visit after adoption for a check-up.
We’re there to back you up if you have any questions or problems in the future. We want very badly for your home to be forever. If however, a problem arises that cannot be solved, the cat has a home at ICS.
Can you believe all of this is only $75? Even more unbelievable, you can adopt a friend for free for the entire month of July! See why you should adopt TWO kittens.
Why NOT adopt a kitten from ICS?
PLEASE HELP!
Due to ongoing construction, we were forced to cancel our May fundraiser, and our June fundraiser was plagued with yet more construction and threatening weather that eventually poured buckets. This leaves us in a very bad financial position. We need donations ASAP so we can pay our bills and continue to care for our cats. You can mail your donation to the shelter or pay with Paypal. Please help us get though this frightening and frustrating time.
BLING FLING!
Donors are asked to bring their broken pieces or unwanted gold or silver jewelry, single earrings or good costume jewelry to the shelter any week-end day. This jewelry will then be recycled in various ways to support the shelter.
In Praise of Cat Ladies
The term “Cat Lady” as often used as a pejorative, but we know better. Cat ladies understand the value of feline companionship. They know that cats can and often do see you through several much less rewarding relationships, and act accordingly. Cat ladies take good care of their friends, and if they spoil them a little, it’s no business of anybody but themselves. If you are harming a cat and a Cat Lady catches you, watch out. Cat Ladies are well aware that cats don’t give blind allegiance, but instead give informed consent to be part of a team, and take their loyalty for the compliment is it. These Cat Ladies are beautiful, and so are Cat Ladies everywhere.
Our "Cat Ladies " are lovely ladies of a certain age who are making their debut with their one of a kind embellished portaits. These Cat Ladies are here with a message: they want everyone to know exactly how important their cats are to them. We're proud to introduce a few of the Cat Ladies as a preview:
Meet Helen and Felicia
Meet Elaine and Missy 
Meet Lainey and Mystery
Some of the Cat Ladies have graciously agreed to attend the Popcorn Festival and will be available to purchase. ALL of the Cat Ladies are planning to be at the Black Cat Bash on October 13th. E-mail us for more info.
NEW!!! You can buy t-shirts and gift items with ICS logos and some of our gorgeous cats! Your purchase will help support ICS, and we think you will really enjoy the products. You can also help by spreading the word around.
http://www.cafepress.com/catsociety
Did you miss the ICS 30th Anniverdary Gala?
Click here to read our Gala program, with ICS history, gala sponsors, and a musical history quiz!
Volunteers Needed!
Helping Hands to Assist the Evening Medicating Staff
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Helping Hands
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Do you have an evening to spare? Do you love cats? The Independent Cat Society needs helping hands to assist the evening medicating staff. This would include helping with special feedings, doing laundry, grooming and general cat care duties with the potential to learn basic medication procedures. You'll meet some fabulous felines and have the opportunity to provide much needed care. It is a chance to make a difference for every cat you meet.
If you are interested in helping our wonderful cats please call the shelter at 219-785-4936 and leave your name and phone number, or stop in on Saturday from 10 AM -4 PM and Sunday from 1-4 PM. You may also use our online form.
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