We need someone to foster this beautiful cat

The Côte Saint-Luc Cats Committee  picked up this feline  on Trinity about a week ago.

Pumpkin

Pumpkin is young: about 12 to 18 months old and very sweet. He will be neutered this week and   has already been at the vet for about a week waiting for surgery. Our committee covers the cost of boarding and it can be expensive.

We need someone to please foster Pumpkin.

Pumpkin eats a meal.

Currently, we have nine cats in foster care, several of whom  have recurring or ongoing issues.

Our committee  chair Diane Liebling is asking for help.

Please email her at dianeliebling@gmail.com 

 

Movie theatre premiere Sun. Oct. 25 (10 am) at CineStarz Cavendish: The history of the Dollar Cinema

The Côte Saint-Luc Cats Committe, in association with producer Malcolm St. Pierre and Bruce and Bernie Gurberg, will present the movie theatre premiere of His Last Dollar on Sunday, October 25 (10 am) at CineStarz Deluxe Cavendish. Admission will be a minimum $5 cash donation to the committee. You will be able to purchase popcorn for $1. Come early as there is limited capacity.

Bernie Gurberg in a scene from the film.

Bernie Gurberg  who ran the Dollar Cinema at Decarie Square  for 18 years until 2022. His Last Dollar is the portrait of a Montreal original which is gone but not forgotten, and of the flawed but good-hearted man who made it something magical for thousands of moviegoers over two decades. These days  Bernie greets moviegoers at his son Bruce's CineStarz Deluxe Cavendish. The documentary is beautifully done and anyone who ever stepped foot into the Dollar Cinema will get a warm and nostalgic feeling,

Bernie will also be on hand  along with  St. Pierre to do a Q & A after the film.   

For more details e-mail mcohen@cotesaintluc.org and log on to https://www.cinestarz.ca/movie-theater/deluxecavendish?d=10/25/2026

Fundraising Raffle has amazing prizes, including a pair of $600 tickets to a Habs game, restaurant certificates and more

By Mike Cohen

City Councillor

Almost from the day I was first elected to Côte Saint-Luc city council 21 years ago, I have been a strong advocate for the homeless community cat population in our midst. Early on in my mandate, volunteers began stepping up to aid the cause, first Shelley Schecter then Diane Liebling to lead the troops.

The Côte Saint-Luc Cats Committee  focuses its activities on Trap, Neuter, Release, Return and Adopt. We provide food for homeowners who feed outdoor feral cats who depend upon them to survive. Diane and her team crawl under balconies to rescue newborn kittens.   We bring them to the local vet, cover the medical fees and get them adopted. In between, some committee members foster these felines. It is a lot of work. Older cats are sterilized. If they are socialized, we can find homes for them ; if not they are placed back in the area of town where we found them.

While the committee gets a modest budget from the city, we fundraise for the bulk of our finances and you can help.

 

Volunteers at the bake sale

Bake Sale

On Saturday, October 24,we held a bake sale at City Hall in connection with the library  used book sale. There was a great turnout and some yummy treats. 

The chocolate chip cookies went fast.

A special thanks to Fern Collier-Pereira, who spearheads this iniative each year.

Bernie Gurberg and Malcolm St. Pierre left are thanked by the committee.

Special Screening of His Last Dollar at CineStarz Deluxe Cavendish

We had a special treat for anyone who frequented the former Dollar Cinema at Decarie Square. On Sunday, October 25 we presented a special screening of the fabulous new documentary His Last Dollar at CineStarz Deluxe Cavendish. This remarkable documentary is about Bernie Gurberg, who ran the repertory theatre for 18 years until 2022. Bernie was also  on hand  along with producer Malcolm St. Pierre to do a Q & A after the film.  Admission was a minimum $5 donation to our committee. Popcorn was sold for a dollar.

Ellie Israel presented this popcorn costume for Bernie.

 His Last Dollar is the portrait of a Montreal original which is gone but not forgotten, and of the flawed but good-hearted man who made it something magical for thousands of moviegoers over two decades

 Annual Raffle - Buy Your Tickets Now- Such Amazing Priez

It’s time for our annual autumn raffle. This has been an extremely challenging season, perhaps the hardest one yet and, we hope we can count on your participation.

There are some great prizes this year and we are hoping you’ll support us by purchasing a ticket… or two, or more!!

Ticket prices are:

1 for $15

2 for $25

5 for $50

Tickets may be purchased in one of two ways:

1. E-transfer(PREFERRED) to:

          CSLcatraffle@gmail.com

PLEASE make sure to put in the message line:

-your email address

-phone number

-the NUMBER of tickets you are purchasing.

Our CFO, Randi Kader, will email you the number(s) of your tickets.

 If you would like to pay by cash or cheque, you may contact Diane Liebling, either by messenger or on her cell, 514-236-2099 and the purchase of tickets can be arranged.

We will be selling tickets through the first week of December with the draw taking place soon after.

There are four grand prizes to be won (so far) and in order to be eligible for a grand prize five or more tickets must be purchased.

Michael Hollander (second from the right) is thanked for his generous donation.

They are so far:

•  A gorgeous handcrafted quilt, by Montreal’s own Moishe Campbell.  Suitable for anywhere in  our home. (60’ x76’ reversible.)
• Two tickets to a Montreal Canadiens game  on Tuesday, December 29 vs Columbus Blue Jackets, including parking in the Bell centre. This is valued at $600, courtesy of community leader and lawyer Michael Hollander
•  A vast array of kitchen and dining essentials to grace your kitchen and entertaining needs.
•  A two night stay at the Embassy Suites in Old Montreal (the Presidential Suite!).

This package includes:

- parking

- A ~made to order~ full breakfast for two people, and a welcome reception (for 2).

(some restrictions apply)

There are several other prizes including, but not limited to:

Delightful wine baskets with added goodies: candies, nuts, serving dishes for entertainment, etc.

Our thanks to Ian Macdonald, manager of Pharmaprix, Quartier Cavendish for his yearly unwavering commitment to our cause.

Also:

• A $100 gift code to wildly popular  hamburger  and fries spot, Patty Slaps, with locations at Royalmount and downtown St. Catherine Street, near Guy.
• A $100 gift card to Restaurant Limeni, the popular Greek Restaurant on Sherbrooke Street West in NDG.
• A $50 gift certificate to the Snowdon Deli. Thanks to Hart Fishman!
• A $50 gift certificate to La Diperie on Monkland.
• Two tickets to a Laval Rocket hockey game,  valued at $150, courtesy of The Suburban Newspaper.
• Gift cards to exchange for hamburgers at participating Harveys restaurants.
• A gift basket for boys and girls, including essential and non-essential fun items such as two Phillips sonicare toothbrushes, one for a boy and one for a girl.
• Gift certificates, courtesy of Westminster florist in Montreal West. Thank you, Alex!
• One gift certificate good for one weekend, Saturday and Sunday: one visit each day for your beloved feline while you’re away.
• (upon availability). courtesy of ‘Chat va Bien’.
• A lovely selection of frozen vegetarian foods, manufactured right here in Montreal, courtesy of VG vegetarian food Inc.
• $100 gift certificate from Patty Slaps Burgers and Fries. Royalmount and downtown locations. Vegetarian options available.
• A gift certificate for one complementary massage courtesy of ‘Bodyworks Yoga and Wellness Center’. Thank you Elyse Tannenbaum.
• Gift cards for Mamma's Pizzeria on O'Brien Street in St. Laurent
• Gift cards for free hamburgers at participating Harvey's restaurants

We have many, many other raffle prizes, which we will add here as they are confirmed. 

Every rescue is trying to raise much-needed funds, and they are all worthwhile causes.

Diane Liebling,  Malka Labow, Ronnie Roter and Randi Kader for their excellent work.

Support the CSL Cats Committee Raffle

It’s time for the annual autumn 🍁 raffle in support of the Côte Saint- Luc Cats Committee and TNRM (trap, neuter, return, maintain,) program.

Aside from looking after outdoor community cats, we also care for stray and abandoned cats and get them adopted.

This has been an extremely challenging season and we hope we can count on your participation.

There are some great prizes this year and we are hoping you will support us by purchasing a ticket… or two, or more!

Ticket prices are:

1 for $15

2 for $25

5 for $50

Tickets may be purchased in one of two ways:

1. E-transfer (PREFERRED) to:

CSLcatraffle@gmail.com

PLEASE make sure to put in the message line:

-your email address.

-phone number.

-the NUMBER of tickets that you are purchasing.

Our CFO, Randi Kader, will email you the number(s) of your tickets.

2. If you would like to pay by cash or cheque, you may contact Diane Liebling, either by messenger or on her cell, 514-236-2099, and the purchase of tickets can be arranged.

We will be selling tickets through the first week of December with the draw taking place soon after.

There are two grand prizes to be won and in order to be eligible for a grand prize, five or more tickets must be purchased.

THE TWO GRAND PRIZES ARE:

1. A two night stay at the Embassy Suites in Old Montreal (the Presidential Suite!)

This package includes parking,

a ~ made to order~ full breakfast for two people, and a welcome reception (for 2).

(Some restrictions apply.)

2. A gorgeous handcrafted, animal themed quilt, by Montreal’s own Moishe Campbell, suitable for a crib, wall hanging, or anywhere in your home to add a touch of whimsy.

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There are several other prizes including, but not limited to:

Delightful wine baskets with added goodies: candies, nuts, serving dishes for entertainment, etc.

Our thanks to Ian MacDonald, manager of Pharmaprix, Quartier Cavendish, for his unwavering commitment to our cause.

Also:

A gorgeous sterling silver, rhodium plated ‘moon kitty’ pendant with blue topaz heart courtesy of

Klinik Bijoux.

Thank you, Stephanie.

Gift certificates courtesy of Westminster Florist in Montreal West.

Thank you, Alex.

A lovely selection of frozen vegetarian foods, manufactured right here in Montreal, courtesy of VG Vegetarian Foods inc.

A personalized, Instagram video to help you ‘get out the word’ and promote your business.

Thank you, Arielle Wizman, Content Creator social media agency owner of Content House MTL.

A wonderful donation of several charming and eclectic items from my great foster, Dafna, courtesy of her Etsy shop, based right here in Montreal.

http://seaheartshop.etsy.com

Pictures below.

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We have many other raffle prizes, including:

-boho chic jewellery by ‘Stella and Dot’, (thank you Sheri Leibovitch)

-Bakery certificates (Patisserie Lasalle)

-A hairdressing gift certificate (Juju Chez Vous, $100). 

- Homer’s donuts gift certificates. 

-Gift certificates from Village Grec Souvlaki on Jean Talon West

- Alexandra Esthetique, of Montreal West $100 gift certificate.

Every rescue is trying to raise much needed funds and they are all worthwhile causes.

Please include us in your donation choices this year as we try to better the lives of the most vulnerable among us.

With warmest thanks,

Malka Labow, raffle chair

Diane Liebling, co-chair

Ronnie Roter, co-chair

Randi Kader, CFO

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.”

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.

Author of the article:

Susan Schwartz  •  Montreal Gazette

Published Jun 13, 2024  •  Last updated 2 hours ago  •  7 minute read

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Diane Liebling and 12-year-old Emerson, who joined the family when he was about a year old. Liebling is the heart and soul of a program that traps, neuters, returns and maintains community cats in Côte-St-Luc. PHOTO BY JOHN MAHONEY /Montreal Gazette

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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.

as a no-kill animal

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.

sschwartz@postmedia.com

CSL Cats Committee launches 2023 fundraising raffle campaign; bake sale planned

The Côte Saint-Luc Cats Committee (CSLCC) has launched its annual fundraising raffle.

Funds raised will go towards the CSLCC’s Trap, Neuter, Release and Adopt Program. There are many feral cats in the community. The CSLCC’s team of volunteers sets out to trap as many as possible, have them sterilized and then adopted or returned to the spot where they were originally found.  In the latter case, efforts are made to assist the feeders in the community. The committee has also rescued a many  kittens and found homes for them.  

The grand prize.

There are some terrific prizes up for grabs. Tickets cost $15 for one; $25 for two ; and $50 for five.  Two grand prizes are in the mix. First there is a  two night stay at the Embassy Suites in Old Montreal (The Presidential Suite!). This package includes parking, a  made to order  full breakfast for two people and a welcome reception (for two). It is valued at more than $1,500. Some restrictions  may apply. Second is a gorgeous handcrafted, cat themed quilt by Montréal’s own Moishe Campbell. This is absolutely priceless. In order to be eligible for these two prizes, five or more tickets must be purchased.

 Among the other prizes are   delightful wine baskets with added goodies, wine and charcuterie board combinations and a gorgeous sterling silver, Rhodium plated "Moon Kitty" pendant with blue topaz heart, courtesy of Klinik Bijoux.

You can support the work of the committee by purchasing your tickets in one of two ways.

E transfer (preferred) to CSLcatraffle@gmail.com. Please make sure to put in the messsage line your name,  email address,  phone number, home address and the number  of tickets that you are purchasing. CFO Randi Kader  will email you the number(s) of your tickets.

If you would like to pay by cash or cheque, please contact   Diane Liebling, either by messenger or phone (514-236-2099). She   will make every effort to deliver the tickets to you or you can pick then up.

Ticket sales will continue  through November with the draw taking place  on December 1, 2023.

“This has been a very challenging year and we are counting on your continued support,” said Committee Chair Diane Liebling. Every rescue is trying to raise much needed funds and they are all worthwhile causes. Please include us in your donation choices as we try to better the lives of the most vulnerable among us.”

Liebling and Kader are joined by Malka Labow and Ronnie Roter  on the organizing committee.

Meanwhile, the committee will also organize a bake sale on Saturday, October 21 (Noon to 4 pm) at the Côte Saint-Luc City Hall Harold Greenspon Auditorium (5801 Cavendish) during the Used Book Sale.