Helping the Forgotten Ones... ...

The Humane Society of the United States has posted
the following rewards in an effort to help stop animal
abuse:
Up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and con-
viction of any person who willfully attempts to poison,
mutilate or torture any dog or cat.
Up to $2,500 for information leading to
the arrest and conviction of any wholesale
dealer in dogs or cats who buys or
otherwise procures any stolen animal.

Friends of Felines is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization dedicated to reduce the overpopulation of feral cats in our community by working with committed caretakers through a trap/spay neuter/vaccinate and return program.

Friends of Felines, a local organization  is in desperate need of new volunteers and community support.  Organized in 1996, Friends of Felines caretakers and volunteers have trapped, spayed/neutered, and released back to their colonies over 4,000 feral cats, thereby preventing the birth of tens of thousands of unwanted, homeless kittens.

But volunteers come and go, with the demands of life, homes, families, and jobs.  Right now we are at an all-time low for active volunteers to help the cats.  We are asking for anyone who loves animals and has as little as 2 (two) hours a month to spare for a great cause to contact Friends of Felines about volunteer opportunities.  We need volunteers to help with writing newsletter articles, hands-on work at spay/neuter clinics, Azalea Festival, Riverfest, Paw Jam and other fundraisers and educational/informational events.

Please call for more information:  910.452.6721, or contact via our website at www.friendsofelines.org.

They are the "wild" offspring of domestic cats that are primarily the result of pet owners' abandonment or failure to spay/neuter their cats, allowing them to breed uncontrolled. Many of these kittens will never have contact with humans and will eventually become fearful of them. These feral cats band together to become colonies.

Loss of a good friend

A Message from some ferals - "Could you please help us?"

We are a feline colony who is in desperate need of new land to live on.

 Do you have a farm or a piece of property we could make our home?

The area we live in used to be quiet and remote, but all of that is starting to change.  Our caretakers are extemely worried that one of us will soon be injured of killed by the cars and trucks rolling by.  For our own safety, they hope to move us out of harm's way.  You might be asking: Why can't we be adopted and taken into homes?  You see, as feral cats we are fearful of humans and like to stay out of their way so cannot be adopted like family pets.

So this is where we ask you to come in and help rescue us!!!  Do you have a farm where we could be barn cats? Or do you have a piece of property with an enclosed shelter where we could live free of danger?  We have already been spayed or neutered and Rabies vaccinated.  Our needs are simple....food and fresh water every day.

Thank you so much for listening to our story, we hope you find it in your heart to make a place for us.  We don't ask for much and our lives are at in great danger.  Could you please help?

Christmas Party

I would like to thank all our dedicated volunteers and invite you to our
annual Christmas party on Dec. 8th 7 pm at Double Happiness.  Thank you for
a great 2008.  See you there.

Wishlist

- Medium/Large cat carriers - Cat and Kitten Food - Dry - Frontline flea spray - Tomahawk traps If you would like to contribute items, please email friendsofelines@aol.com or call (910) 452-6721.

Meetings

Meetings will be held on the second Monday of every month at 7pm Double Happiness Restaurant on the corner of Wrightsville Ave and Kerr Ave.