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Garage Sale + Onehunga Primary School Market Day!

It's the lead up till Christmas and we've got a few fundraising events coming up. We'd love to see you at one of them!

Garage Sale / Saturday 26th November 2011
2/3a Vine Street, Mangere, Auckland
From 7am - 4pm

We'll be selling a mixed variety of things, come by and check it out, proceeds go to our gorgeous trust cats.

NOTE: Please park on the street not down the driveway. :)

Continuing on our fundraising adventures we ALSO have a new event on the same day.

Onehunga Primary School Market Day
Saturday 26th November 2011
122 Arthur Street, Onehunga
1pm - 4pm
At this event we'll be selling all sorts of things such as cat toys, our fundraising christmas cards and lots of bits and bobs of craft work, some of which you can see here. We'd love your support so pop by our stall and buy something cute for you or your friends for Christmas!

If you would like to volunteer at either the BBQ, the cattery or the market day we would love to hear from you - 09 276 9960. It doesnt have to be the whole day, even a couple of hours goes a long way. Give us a call today!

BBQ Fundraiser- posted on: October 3rd 2011

Garage Sale + Fundraising BBQ

We're starting back with our Garage sales as an extra fundraising venture along with our BBQ's on the lead up to Christmas so we'd love it if you could spread the word and pop by and buy yourself a treat or two.

Saturday 12th November 2011
2/3a Vine Street, Mangere East
From 7am - 4pm

NOTE: Please park on the street not down the driveway. :)

Continuing on our fundraising adventures we ALSO have a BBQ on this Saturday.

Saturday 12th November 2011 / Mad Butchers
Mad Butchers, Massey Road, Mangere, Auckland

If you would like to volunteer at either the BBQ or the cattery we would love to hear from you - 09 276 9960. It doesnt have to be the whole day, even a couple of hours goes a long way. Give us a call today!

BBQ Fundraiser- posted on: October 3rd 2011

Fundraising BBQ

Continuing on our fundraising adventures we had a BBQ this last Saturday so thanks to anyone who came out and supported us! We've got another one coming up and are hoping the weather holds out for us :)

Saturday 12th November 2011 / Mad Butchers
Mad Butchers, Massey Road, Mangere, Auckland

If you would like to volunteer at either the BBQ or the cattery we would love to hear from you - 09 276 9960. It doesnt have to be the whole day, even a couple of hours goes a long way. Give us a call today!

BBQ Fundraiser- posted on: October 3rd 2011

RIP ROLY

Today we said goodbye to our oldest resident, Roly. She came to us with Kitty when their owner went into a rest home.

As we have a no euthanase policy she has now gone to the Rainbow Bridge to be with Kitty. Roly was in renal failure and there was nothing that we could do for her, we had to let her go.

RIP Roly, you were a lovely dignified old lady.

Memorium - posted on: October 2011

MISSING CAT

Rosa (pictured) is a beautiful and friendly young grey girl who has gone missing in Kingsland. She was last seen on October 9th, and is slightly hard of hearing. She has a collar on it with her name and two phone numbers - only one of which works. Her mum is very worried about her so if you have any information or have had any sightings please call Mandy asap on 021 206 4745.

Missing Cat - posted on: October 13th 2011

Nekomata Ring

Luke Adore is an up and coming jewellery designer who has created the Nekomata cat ring, made of sterling silver and set with onyx. It is a symbol of the cats mystical effect on humans and he has designed these rings with all profits from the sale coming to us as he supports our cause. If you are interested in purchasing or would like further information pop over to his website at lukeadore.com.

Fundraiser - posted on: September 28th 2011

Fundraising BBQ

Cats In Need Trust had TWO fundraising BBQ's on Saturday and thanks to all those who came out and supported us! It was a beautiful day and the cats will be happy about our fundraising efforts. We've got another one on this weekend and are hoping the weather holds out for us :)

Saturday 8th October 2011 / Mad Butcher Mangere
268 Mangere Road, Mangere East

If you would like to volunteer at either the BBQ or the cattery we would love to hear from you - 09 276 9960. It doesnt have to be the whole day, even a couple of hours goes a long way. Give us a call today!

BBQ Fundraiser- posted on: October 3rd 2011

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BBQ Fundraiser- posted on: August 4th 2011

Fundraising BBQ

Cats In Need Trust is having TWO BBQ fundraisers this weekend in two areas, so we would love to see you if you are in the area!

Saturday 20th August 2011 / Animates
Manukau Supa Centa, cnr Lambie Drive and Cavendish Drive

Saturday 20th August 2011 / Mad Butcher Mangere
268 Mangere Road, Mangere East

On these days we also need extra help as many of our volunteers are out BBQing up a storm! If you would like to volunteer at either the BBQ or the cattery we would love to hear from you - 09 276 9960. It doesnt have to be the whole day, even a couple of hours goes a long way. Give us a call today!

BBQ Fundraiser- posted on: August 6th 2011

 

Latest Newsletter updated

Our latest newsletter is out and you can read the online version here and also download a copy if you like. If you would like to be signed up to receive our bimonthly newsletter please email owens@nznet.co.nz.

Newsletter update - May 2011

Today was a sad day for the Trust as we said goodbye to our dear little girl Pingu who departed this life to go to the Rainbow Bridge. Pingus story along with her sister Katie was in our newsletter and she will be sadly missed. Run free now Pingu, you have four good legs and a beautiful fluffy tail.

Love and God bless you always
Yvonne and Jan, and all our Volunteers

In Memorium - posted on: June 9th 2011

Operation Lucky

We have a special story to tell about Lucky. Lucky was picked up on Baird’s Road in Otara in late May, as dusk fell and was lucky as a car had just straddled him. He was run over but was unharmed but once he was brought to us we discovered he was also blind and has had to have surgery. 

We have set up a special fund to for Lucky to be known as “Operation Lucky” and donations can be made to help this special boy with his surgery and recovery. Click here to read more about his story and how to make donations. 

Special story - June 2011

STOP PRESS - Merchandise for sale! 

As stated in our latest newsletter, we are launching our brand of merchandise consisting of hand knitted cat toys, beanies, printed christmas cards and bookmarks. Click here to see the full range so far. 

Newsletter update - May 2011

Cat Beauty Competition

Our very first Cats In Need Trust Beauty Competition has just ended! The winners have been contacted and the winners were: 

#1 Koken (Left)

#2 Penny (middle) 

#3 Felicity (right)

and lucky dip winner Tom (not pictured). 

Congratulations to all who won and thanks for your support to all those who entered!

Competition - Updated:3rd June 2011

URGENT PLEA: Missing cat / Sooty

Sooty is a black and white, 19 year old cat who has gone missing from Parkfield Terrace in Grafton on Tuesday the 8th March. She has a skin cancer scab at the tip of one ear. Her family are very worried about her as she has some health problems and needs monitoring. Please read here for more information about her condition but if you have any information or have seen her please contact Michelle straight away on 09 377 8255 or 021 970 272.  She can also be reached on 09 916 7477 during working hours.

Missing Cat : Sooty 

 

 

Latest Newsletter updated

Our latest newsletter is out and you can read the online version here and also download a copy if you like. If you would like to be signed up to receive our bimonthly newsletter please email owens@nznet.co.nz.

Newsletter update - May 2011

Cat Beauty Competition - VOTE NOW

Our very first Cats In Need Trust Beauty Competition is up and running! Click here to go to the voting page and vote for your favourite beauty - pass on the link to your friends too. Good luck to all those who entered :)

Cat Beauty Competition - Voting open NOW!

Competition - Updated:March 2011

 

Upcoming Fundraisers

Cats In Need Trust is having a BBQ fundraiser this coming weekend so we would love to see you if you are in the area!

Sunday 29th May 2011 / Mitre 10 Mega Takanini
230 Great South Road, Takanini

On these days we also need extra help as many of our volunteers are out BBQing up a storm! If you would like to volunteer at either the BBQ or the cattery we would love to hear from you - 09 276 9960. It doesnt have to be the whole day, even a couple of hours goes a long way. Give us a call today!

Fundraising BBQs - Updated 24th May 2011

 

UPCOMING EVENT - March 19th 2011

Cats In Need Trust will be outside the Animates, Manukau store on March 19th 2011 hosting a Memorial Tree event. For a gold coin donation you can place a paper heart, representing your loved pet, onto our tree.

Come visit us between 9am and 4pm to help our cause and meet some of the volunteers who make things happen. We thank Animates for their goodwill.

Saturday March 19th / Animates
Manukau Supa Centa, cnr Lambie Drive and Cavendish Drive

Event - Updated: 5 March 2011

Our March-April Newsletter is out so please click here to read it or to download a copy of it on pdf. You can also click here to read our newsletter archives.
Additionally, iIf you would like to be added to our newsletter list to receive a copy once every two months please email Cathy on owens@nznet.co.nz with the subject line NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBE so she can add you. :)

Newsletter - Updated: March 2011

FUNDRAISING GARAGE SALE THIS SATURDAY 19th FEBRUARY! Come along to 2/3a Vine Street, Mangere East from 7am and grab a bargain knowing that the proceeds go towards feeding and caring for our beautiful trust cats. Please park on the street not down the driveway :)

FUNDRAISING - Updated: 14th February 2011

FUNDRAISING BBQ THIS SATURDAY 12th FEBRUARY! Come along to the Mad Butcher Mangere East this weekend where we are having a fundraising BBQ. Grab a barbequed treat and know that the proceeds go towards feeding and caring for our beautiful trust cats.

FUNDRAISING - Updated: 7th February 2011

WATCH THIS SPACE!
We are brainstorming new events this year for Cats In Need Trust and one idea we are proposing is a Cat "Beauty Contest"! There would be a suggested low entry fee of $5 per photo posted to us of your beloved pet and we're thinking there may be more than one category as well. If you think you'd be interested in more information or have some additional ideas that may help us, or even if you are a business who may want to donate a product or services for the event, please email either catsnjammas@maxnet.co.nz or owens@nznet.co.nz (with “contest” in subject line). More details later!

UPCOMING EVENTS/WATCH THIS SPACE - January 2011

22nd December 2010 // Congratulations to Huey who just got adopted! We know you will be going to a great home xox. Also an update was made on the vets corner, click here and scroll down the page to check out our testimonal from the Great South Rd Vets. Merry Christmas everyone and remember "Don't breed or buy while homeless pets die." Adopt from a shelter and save a life.

Updates

22nd December 2010 // Christmas is only a couple of sleeps away and the New Year looms. We are hoping that for our Santa present we can get a great batch of volunteers! If you can spare one day a month (or more!) helping out at the trust we would really appreciate it. We need people to help with feeding up, future BBQ's, cleaning in the cattery and other general duties. Give us a call today to enquire about volunteering!

Updates

The Story of Frazzle.
Frazzle was brought into the trust two days after Guy Fawkes, the victim of firecracker abuse and also heavily pregnant. Read here to hear about how we helped save her and her happy ending.

Frazzle - Trust Tales - Added: 30th November

We've added a new article on microchipping and the benefits of the procedure onto our vets corner. We at Cats In Need Trust are advocates for it particularly as we have had our own positive experience with it's advantages.Read more here>

Vets Corner Story

Kitten season comes and goes each year and too many little ones are born unwanted.We are hoping that this year people have been responsible and realise the necessity of spaying or neutering their pets. At Cats In Need Trust we 100% believe that spaying and neutering is the only way! Read why here.

Public notice - Cat Health

URGENT CASE: Joy - Missing cat last seen in Takapuna
Joy is a 16 months old tabby girl with one eye who has gone missing from the Takapuna beach area, last seen between "The Rocks" and "Mon Desir".

She is very shy as she is not used to being out of the house. If you have seen this girl please give us a call on either of these numbers 02769960 or 09-4899089. Click here for more details and a larger image.

MISSING CAT: Urgent case - Joy is missing

Donations urgently needed:
We got through the worst of winter but we still have a lot of mouths to feed and we would love it if you would like to support us to help us continue our work. Please consider sponsoring a cat, by clicking here it will give you more information about the process. Alternatively, please consider a one off donation by clicking here for details on how to do so.

FUNDRAISING: Entertainment Books 2010/2011

CONGRATULATIONS TO EARL!
Little Earl was one of our crisis cases, (click here to read the full story), and was the only survivor of his litter. After living at the trust for over 2 years, Earl has finally found his forever home and has been adopted. This is a great outcome for such a sweet cat.

FUNDRAISING: Entertainment Books 2010/2011

Little Genevieve (pictured left) was adopted on Sunday 8th November and went to her new home in Kohimaramara.

Unfortunately a window was left open and she got out. She will be very scared and if you sight her please don't approach her but call us immediately.

Click here for more details.

MISSING CAT: Added: Tuesday 8th November  2009 - current

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By following this link or selecting us as your favourite charity at www.yourfastshop.co.nz a percentage of your online purchases will go toward helping our cause. Shop with Woolworths, Fishpond, Qantas, PharmacyDirect and many more and you can help us make a difference.

Category: Support Cats n Need Trust: Ongoing appeal

 

Special thanks to our Mummy extraordinaire: Shakra

We had a wonderful cat at the trust who was brought to us very timid, emaciated and who had just lost her litter. However, we have had several very small kittens abandoned or surrendered to us that Shakra has taken on as her own. She has helped mother these four little ones and all of them are now thriving. 

Sadly, Shakra has passed on of complications due to her skin cancer. However, no matter what, she has left a wonderful legacy and has saved many little lives. For this we thank her. RIP Shakra.

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