Thursday 18 July 2024

The CSL Cats Committees thanks Rolf C. Hagen for generous donation of cat food

The Côte Saint-Luc Cats Committee wishes to extend our deepest thanks to West Island-based  Rolf C. Hagen Inc. for its generous donation of cat food .

Some of the many bags of food donated.

Caring for pets since 1955, the family company founded by Rolf C. Hagen, has grown to become the world's largest privately-owned, multi-national pet products manufacturer and distributor. Driven by a common bond of love and compassion for animals, we are dedicated to creating practical and innovative products that enhance the health and welfare of pets worldwide.

Last month Côte Saint-Luc City Councillor Mike Cohen, responsible for Animal Protection, met Rolf Hagen Jr. who generously agreed to donate nearly expired cat food (less than six months)  to the CSL Cats Committee. The products are being used to feed the many outdoor cats in the community, notes CSL Cats Committee Chair Diane Liebling,

“We are all thrilled to be able to help with your feline food drive and provide your program with the support it needs,” said Rolf Hagen Jr. “We are working on a robust corporate social responsibility program."

Unloading the boxes.

The CSL Cats Committee has received a large assortment of food at a retail value of over $12,000.

“We are extremely grateful to Rolf C. Hagen Inc. for this most generous donation,” said Liebling. “Among our volunteers are those that feed outdoor cats that are not socialized, but know to come to their door for food. We generally have to dig into our nominal budget to cover these costs, so the donation will make a significantly positive impact on our operations.”


Thursday 13 June 2024

Montreal Gazette Feature Story June 13, 2024 and CTV News

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How will the Côte-St-Luc Cats Committee survive without more funding?

Cats are abandoned for many reasons, including the refusal of many landlords to accept pets. Now, a program that helps “community cats” is in jeopardy.

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Doc, as Diane Liebling named him — because she names every cat she traps or finds or otherwise helps as chair of the Côte-St-Luc Cats Committee — was found by a resident who then contacted Liebling. Doc was a purebred Scottish Fold, about 16 years old, and he’d likely been abandoned.

Contact Diane Liebling at 514-236-2099 or dianeliebling@gmail.com. Donations to the Côte-St-Luc Cats Committee can be sent via e-transfer to CSLcats@cotesaintluc.org.

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