Guinness World Records, the global authority on
record breaking, announces today, in conjunction with Cats Protection, that
Flossie from London is the world’s oldest
cat at 26
years and 316 days old as of November 10, 2022.
Does this tortie look 26?
Flossie was given a new lease in life when the UK’s leading cat rescue
shelter matched her to a loving new home after she came into their care. What
her new owner couldn’t have known was that she was giving sanctuary to a record
breaker.
It’s a heartwarming final chapter to the story of a
cat that had previously remained in the same extended family since being homed
as a young stray in 1995. Flossie had been living in a colony of cats near a
hospital, when two workers took pity on them, and each homed a cat.
They lived together for 10 years until the owner
died and Flossie was taken in by her sister, who had her for 14 more happy
years, until she too passed away. Flossie then lived with the woman’s son,
until his situation led him to make the difficult decision to relinquish the
family cat to volunteers at Cats Protection, who found her a new home with
Vicki Green.
Vicki, who had experience of caring for senior
felines, said Flossie is an “amazing cat”, who has settled in well, and now
sleeps “snuggled on the bed” with her.
Craig Glenday, Editor
in Chief at Guinness World Records said: "We were so excited to hear about
the lovely Flossie and celebrate her long life - it’s not every day you come
across a cat who has been around since the mid-nineties. This is the human
equivalent of over 120 years old, which would put her on par with Jeanne
Calment, the French supercentenarian who lived to 122 years 164 days and holds
the record for the oldest person ever. We're happy to see Flossie settled and
enjoying all the home comforts she deserves in her later life. A huge
congratulations to Flossie, a highly deserving record-breaker."
Vicki said: “I knew from the start that Flossie was
a special cat, but I didn’t imagine I’d share my home with a Guinness World
Records title holder. She’s so affectionate and playful, especially sweet when
you remember how old she is.
“She’s deaf and with failing eyesight but none of
that seems to bother her. She’s completely with it, loves affection and has a
very good appetite. She never turns her nose up at the chance of a good meal,
except when she’s s snuggled on her favourite yellow blanket.”
Cats Protection Branch Co-ordinator Naomi Rosling
said: “We were flabbergasted when vet records showed Flossie to be nearly 27
years old. She’s the oldest cat I've ever met; at least 120 in human years. If
I’m in such good shape when I'm her age, with someone who does what’s best for
me when I need it most, I shall be a very happy lady.”
The previous oldest cat living was Corduroy who was 26
years 300 days old.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Côte Saint-Luc Cats Committee (CSLCC) had to cancel its annual benefit concert for the second year in a row. In its place once again is a virtual presentation to formally promote our raffle.
The committee assists homeless cats like this one.
The virtual show took place on Saturday, October 9, featuring celebrated composer, pianist and singer Edwin Orion Brownell. Edwin has gained notice since the start of the pandemic for his Facebook live concerts for various causes.
Côte Saint-Luc City Councillor Mike Cohen, responsible for Animal Protection, wishes to thank D'Arcy McGee Liberal MNA David Birnbaum who has helped kick start the committee's fundraising campaign with a generous contribution.
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 of outdoor cats in the community. The committee has also rescued a number of kittens and found homes for them.
Here is a message from our Raffle Committee
Due to the phenomenal success of our 2020 online raffle, we are pleased to announce that our 2021 raffle tickets are now available for purchase.
If you thought last year's prizes were great, this year's are even better including a stay at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Old Montreal, a designer blanket by Moishe Campbell, a stunning painting by Katherine Meritakis, appliances and more. We will once again be featuring themed gift baskets and stand-alone prizes such as movie tickets, restaurants gift certificates. The latter includes Foodtastic, thumbrella for the following restaurants: La Belle et La Boeuf, Carlos & Pepes, Souvlaki Bar, Nickels Deli, Bacaro Pizzeria, Monza, Au Coq , La Chambre, Gatto Matto, Chocolato, L’Gros Luxe, LooKoo, Tommy Café and Big Rig
In addition, we will be adding several more grand prizes to this year’s list. The more tickets you purchase, the more chances you have of winning.
The Raffle drawing will take place in December 2021
Single tickets: $15
Purchase of two or more tickets at $10 a ticket (each ticket will be entered into the grand prize draw)
Etransfer to: CSLcatraffle@gmail.com (no security question required).
In the message, please indicate # of tickets, your name, home address, email address and phone number. A confirmation of purchase and ticket numbers will be sent to you by return email. Questions pertaining to the raffle can be addressed to the above email address.
For cash and cheque purchases, please contact Diane Liebling at 514-236-2099
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Côte Saint-Luc Cats Committee (CSLCC) had to cancel its annual benefit concert. In its place will be a virtual variety show and a raffle.
A beautiful suite at the Ritz is one of the grand prizes.
The variety show will be broadcast live on Thursday, October 22 at 7:30 pm at www.facebook.com/cotesaintluc. It will also be premiered at www.YouTube.com/cotesaintluc at the same time. As for the raffle, items up for grabs will be posted at www.cotesaintluc.org/catscommittee as of Monday, November 2. They include a Ritz-Carlton Hotel package valued at $1,000, a dinner at Petros Taverna, a nine piece comforter set from Megavente Entrepots, a handmade quilt from Moishe Campbell, items from Ben and Tournesol boutique, a selection of gift baskets, wine, champagne, jewelry, pet food and a gift certificate from Little Bear in Westmount andHagen Pet Supplies and much more. Tickets will be $10 each and available for purchase via etransfer at CSLcatraffle@gmail.com. Anyone who buys two tickets will be entered into the draw for the grand prizes.
Côte Saint-Luc City Councillor Mike Cohen, responsible for Animal Protection, notes that the video presentation will include musical performances from Nick Burgess (and his cat), Alexandra Cohen, String Katz and The Musicians of the World Symphony Orchestra. Some local media and their cats make cameo appearances: Charli Paige from Virgin Radio, Dan Spector from Global TV and Dave Kaufman from CJAD. Internationally acclaimed standup comic Andy Kindler even talks about his love for cats. D’Arcy McGee Liberal MNA and event sponsor David Birnbaum, Côte Saint-Luc Mayor Mitchell Brownstein and Mount Royal Liberal Member of Parliament Anthony Housefather bring words of welcome. Viewers will also learn more about the exceptional raffle from CSL Cats Committee Chair Diane Liebling and Raffle Chair Malka Labow, in conversation with event emcees Cohen and Danielle Belanger of the CSL Public Library.
We make sure cats like this find a home.
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 of outdoor cats in the community. The committee has also rescued a number of kittens and found homes for them.
The event is being dedicated to Donald Adeles, an original member of the committee who passed away recently.
Here is a look at some of the raffle prizes
The
Côte Saint-Luc Cats Committee 2020 Raffle
Like most organizations that count on donations
to keep going, our Côte Saint-Luc’s Cats Committee has had to adjust in order to maintain our
mission of Trap, Neuter, Release and Adopt. That is why we are announcing this
very special and crucial fundraising
raffle, which will take place from November 1 to December 1
Tickets are $10 each. They can be purchased via
etransfer at CSLcatraffle@gmail.com or by calling 514-485-6800 ext.
(CATS) 2287. Thanks to
our committee of Malka Labow (chair), Randi Kader, Ronnie Roter and Diane
Liebling. We also wish to extend appreciation to the administrators of 6700 The
Avenue for allowing us to set up a small office of operations.
Grand Prizes (You must purchase at least two tickets to qualify)
A one night stay in a one-bedroom suite
and breakfast for two at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Value of $1,000
(This
gift certificate is valid until October 2021, upon availability and may not be
extended past this expiry date. Not applicable during Valentine’s Day,
other special occasions, long-holiday weekends & Grand Prix Formula 1
Race. Reservation must be made in advance; certificate will not be
accepted otherwise. Non-redeemable for cash and non-transferable to
another hotel property. The certificate must be used in one visit. If
applicable, a tax receipt can be sent to: Hotel R.C.M. Inc., 1228 Sherbrooke Street
West, Montreal QC H3G 1H6. The only hotel in Quebec to be granted the
CAA/AAA’s prestigious Five Diamond Award, the Ritz-Carlton Montreal has also
been named U.S. News & World Report and Travel & Leisure “Best Hotel in
Canada.” This historic hotel has been the most elegant address in the city
since its opening in 1912 and is conveniently located in the Golden Square
Mile, near many high-end boutiques, galleries and museums, as well as the
city's best fine-dining and cultural establishments. The property’s 96
guest rooms and 33 suites feature the latest in high-tech amenities and have
been redesigned with the utmost in luxury and comfort in mind. Details from the
original 1912 hotel abound to accentuate its seamless mixture of old and new.
During these unprecedented times, the committee’s volunteers
continue to function in very much the same way: we are trapping; making shelters; picking up kittens and social/abandoned cats and finding them
homes; giving out literally hundreds of pounds of cat food to people who lost
their jobs due to COVID-19, as well as to feeders who take care of large
colonies.
While our
annual fundraising concert had to cancelled, we are pleased to share with you a
link to our Virtual Variety Show.
We hope
to resume our concert, bake sale, garage sale and other events next year.
For more information call 514-485-6806, ext. 2200 or log on to www.cotesaintluc.org/catscommittee.
Every year, we hold
a Benefit Concert, to help support the TNR program. The monies
generated from this concert allow us to take care of outdoor feral cats inCôte Saint-Luc and beyond. Unfortunately, this year, due
to the COVID-19
pandemic, our live concert
is cancelled. However, we are excited to be bringing you an online variety show, launching on Thursday, October 22 at www.cotesaintluc.org/catscommittee and on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/CSLTNR) where sponsors and donors will be recognized.
This
fundraiser is so very instrumental in helping us to take care of the stray
cats in our community.
Our dedicated volunteers spearheaded by
C.S.L. City Councillor Mike Cohen, spend countless hours ensuring that the
needs of these animals are met. We are notified when stray cats are roaming
the streets and set up safe and cruelty-free traps in places where the cats often
frequent. Even though it may take awhile to trap them, our volunteers are determined to give them
a better life. While
some cats are feral and unable to be rehomed, many of these cats are often
abandoned. It is
our mission, have them spayed or neutered, and then find them a fur-ever home. This fundraiser allows us to buy food and year-round shelters for feral cats to sleep who unfortunately wish to remain
outdoors.
Since this is a vital source of lost revenue
benefiting our feline friends, we are now working on an online YouTube event
that will encompass musical talent,comedy routines and video messages from well-known Montrealers. In addition,last year, we held a very
successful raffle and we are extremely grateful to all those merchants who
donated items for this cause.
This
year the raffle will be held online in the hopes of reaching a much larger audience than last year. We are once again counting on your support
and hope that you will donate items of your choice to benefit this cause. We will be making themed gift
baskets that are sure to delight our raffle participants.
A capacity crowd of well over 300 people attended the Côte Saint-Luc Cats Committee’s (CSLCC) annual benefit concert on October 24 at the Syd Wise Auditorium of the Wagar Adult Education Centre. Featured performers for Broadway’s Greatest Hits were the Musicians of the World Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Joseph Milo. There were also solo performances by soprano Olivia Charette-Hancinsky, baritone Burney Lieberman and saxophonist Gideon Vigderhaus.
Conductor Joseph Milo. (Photos by Rami Negev)
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 number of kittens and found homes for them.
Councillor Mike Cohen, responsible for Animal Protection in the city, chaired the event. Diane Liebling is the chair of the CSL Cats Committee. Fern Collier-Pereira once again organized a highly successful bake sale which supports the committee's program for outdoor feeders. Malka Labow, Ronnie Roter and Randi Kader introduced a new raffle, with more than $3,000 worth of prizes up for grabs. Alexandra Cohen served as emcee.
The Expedia Cruise Ship Centres table.
Event sponsors were Expedia Cruise Ship Centres, with franchisee Sean Flynn; Gestion; Elm Investments, Rozenblat Realty Group and Parkhaven Towers; and D’Arcy McGee Liberal MNA David Birnbaum.
Anthony Housefather, Mitchell Brownstein, Mitch Kujavsky and Mike Cohen.
Thanks to Liberal MP for Mount Royal Anthony Housefather, Mayor Mitchell Brownstein, Councillor Mitch Kujavsky and Chris Savard from the Office of David Birnbaum for their encouraging words. Chris presented a cheque of $500 from the committee from our MNA.
Chris Savard (left) presents a cheque from David Birnbaum.
Musicians of the World
The Musicians of the World Symphony Orchestra (MWSO) was founded in 2006 by conductor Milo and his wife Lucy Ravinsky. This one of a kind orchestra is composed of 55 musicians: about 80 percent of its members are from 15 countries around the world, while the remaining 20 percent are natives of Montreal who successfully facilitated the integration of the newcomers. They have been rehearsing at Côte Saint-Luc City Hall for many years and as part of the arrangement, they agree to perform a benefit concert once a year for the CSL Cats Committee. We are very grateful to Conductor Milo and his talented team!
The orchestra in action.
On this night they performed a beautiful array of Broadway hits from the likes of West Side Story, the Wizard of Oz, Les Miserables, Aladdin, Cats, Phantom of the Opera, My Fair Lady and Fiddler on the Roof.
Olivia Charette-Hancinsky
Olivia Charette-Hancinsky
Olivia Charette-Hancinsky is a multi-talented Montreal soprano known for her “captivating stage presence,” “sparkling upper register” and “extensive range”. She speaks seven languages and plays seven instruments. Olivia just completed her Bachelor’s degree in Classical Performance at McGill University under Professors Winston Purdy and Joanne Kolomyjec, receiving the Margaret Kalil award for “Vocal Excellence” (2018), and the “Tomlinson Award” (2018, 2019) for “advanced musicianship skills”. Her passion for performing started at the young age of three with piano, dancing and singing. Since then, she’s sung in a wide variety of concerts, ranging from Jazz & Big Band to Musicals and then opera. This led to performances on international stages such as Tel Aviv University Israel, Florence Italy, Salzburg Austria, Montreal & Los Angeles Jazz Festivals, Maison Symphonique, Oscar Peterson Hall, Queen Mary cruise ship, Frank Sinatra’s Estate, PBS TV New York and finally Carnegie Hall.
Olivia’s innate musicality inspired her to arrange, conduct and sing with a girls’ choir claiming second place at the Heritage Fair in NYC. Similarly, she choreographed, arranged and conducted a boys’ team to 1st place in Montreal’s GLEE Competition. This led to being the youngest recipient of “Saint Lambert’s Cultural Personality Award.” She has played the title role of Marian Paroo in The Music Man, performed in A Chorus Line, sang in the North American premiere of James Garner’s Much Ado! and Die Zauberflöte, both directed by Patrick Hansen at McGill, and performed the role of Flora in Verdi’s La Traviata. Her latest appearances onstage were in Canada’s largest summer opera festival in Edmonton this year, where she performed in Cole Porter’s Kiss me Kate, and Benjamin Britten’s Midsummer Night’s Dream, while understudying for Tytania, the fairy queen.
Burney Lieberman
Burney Lieberman
Burney Lieberman is a long time performer of 32 years with the Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre. Burney sang with the Shaar Hashomayim Synagogue choir for 22 years, and is currently with the Chevra Kadisha Synagogue choir- directed by Joseph Milo.
Burney has performed in 2 major movies, one of which he is extremely proud, to have sung the Kol Nidre as cantor in “Enemies, A Love Story”, the other movie being, “Barney’s Version.” Burney is a professional photographer , providing his images to hotels and private collectors.
Fantastic Raffle
There was also a fantastic raffle. The grand prize was a three night stay at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Old Montreal, with a fully cooked morning breakfast each day, evening receptions and dinner for two at the restaurant valued at $1,200.
Alexandra Cohen, Ronnie Roter, Malka Labow and Randi Kader.
A number of beautiful paintings were available. Internationally recognized multimedia artist Valeriya Khomar donated a gorgeous painting of a menorah on a glass light box. It includes a functioning lamp, with light bulbs inside. Valeriya's true belief, her philosophy, is that through Art, unity among people becomes a reality. Her goal is to show that the universal language of Art brings individuals together, regardless of their upbringing. Norma Nutkevitch was the lucky winner.
Mike Cohen, Norma Nutkevitch and Valeriya Khomar.
Other prizes, broken down into lots, were as follows:
Lot #1 Ben and Tournesol gift Basket
Lot #2 Stokes Gift Card, Spa Mani Pedi G.C, Golteez G.C (Gift Card)
Lot #3 Casablanca Florist G.C, Spa Mani Pedi G.C, Paragraph Books G. C
Lot #4 Stokes G.C, Foula Manicure, G.C, Paragraph Books G.C.
Lot #5 Salon Carina G.C, Foula Manicure G.C, Spa Mani Pedi G.C
Lot #6 Billionaire Brows G.C, J and R Kosher G.C. Mtl. Bagel G.C
Lot # 7 Foula Set of Acrylic Nails, Montreal bagel G.C
Lot #8 Avanti: Mani and Blow Dry G.C, Foula Mani G.C
Lot #9 2 Porcelain Cat mugs and plates, Mtl Bagel G.C
Lot #10 2 Hand Made Cat mugs, Foula Manicure G.C, Fruiterie Maruti G.C
Lot #11 E Qulib Gift Bag with spa cosmetics , Foula Manicure G. C
Lot #12 Little Bear gift Bag with 50$ G.C, Dermally Shampoo and Conditioner
Lot # 13 Two Paintings made by Frank Elekes
Lot # 14 Pharmaprix Gift Basket, Annie Young Gift Certificate
Recognizing Others For Supporting Our Event and Cause
We also wish to thank Shelley Schecter, Barbara Hilliker and the Côte Saint-Luc Hospital for Animals.
Thanks to our devoted fundraising committee.
This event could have never taken place without Janine West and her team at the CSL Public Library. They assumed responsibility for the concert last year. Thanks to Danielle Belanger, Lisa Milner, Justin Burnham and Farrah Mohammed as well as Maurizio Giobbi from Parks and Recreation, Wagar Principal Nick Katalifos and his caretaking staff, sound man Jeffret Karkour, photographer Rami Negev, Darryl Levine, Regine Banon, Ruth Farrugia and our wonderful Volunteer Citizens on Patrol (VCOPs).
The Côte Saint-Luc Cats Committee (CSLCC) will hold its annual benefit concert on Thursday, October 24 (7:30 p.m.) at the Syd Wise Auditorium (5785 Parkhaven) of the Wagar Adult Education Centre. Featured performers for Broadway’s Greatest Hits will be the Musicians of the World Symphony Orchestra (http://www.musiciansoftheworld.ca), conducted by Joseph Milo. Some members of his orchestra will also present solo performances by soprano Olivia Charette-Hancinsky, baritone Burney Lieberman and saxophonist Gideon Vigderhaus.
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 number of kittens and found homes for them.
Councillor Mike Cohen, responsible for Animal Protection in the city, notes that the concert will be an opportunity for people who love animals to enjoy an evening of fine music while contributing to a good cause. He also wishes to announce that Expedia Cruise Ship Centres, with franchisee Sean Flynn; Gestion Elm, Rozenblat Realty Group and Parkhaven Towers; and D’Arcy McGee Liberal MNA David Birnbaum, will be the evening’s official sponsors.
Fantastic Raffle
There will also be a raffle. The grand prize will be a three night stay at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Old Montreal with a fully cooked morning breakfast each day, evening receptions and dinner for two at the restaurant. It is valued at $1,200.
A number of beautiful paintings will be available. Internationally recognized multimedia artist Valeriya Khomar has donated a gorgeous painting of a menorah on a glass light box. It includes a functioning lamp, with light bulbs inside. Valeriya's true belief, her philosophy, is that through Art, unity among people becomes a reality. Her goal is to show that the universal language of Art brings individuals together, regardless of their upbringing. See the photo above.
Musicians of the World
The Musicians of the World Symphony Orchestra (MWSO) was founded in 2006 by conductor Milo and his wife Lucy Ravinsky. This one of a kind orchestra is composed of 55 musicians: about 80 percent of its members are from 15 countries around the world, while the remaining 20 percent are natives of Montreal who successfully facilitated the integration of the newcomers. They have been rehearsing at Côte Saint-Luc City Hall for many years and as part of the arrangement, they agree to perform a benefit concert once a year for the CSL Cats Committee.
Tickets are only $15 each (tax included). A limited number of VIP reserved seats are available for $25. Special prices can be arranged for groups. They can be purchased at the CSL Public Library (5851 Cavendish Boulevard) and the Côte St. Luc Hospital for Animals (7930 Baily Road) on Baily Road. Tickets can be purchased at the library by credit and debit card or cash and cash only at the Animal Hospital.
Councillor Cohen and event Co-Chair Councillor Mitch Kujavsky note that information will be available that night for people interested in possibly joining the committee or adopting a cat. The committee will hold a bake sale before the concert and at intermission, with proceeds going to the outdoor cat feeding program. Diane Liebling chairs the CSL Cats Committee.
The event is being organized by the CSL Public Library.
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but cats reign as the most popular pet in Canada.
“I always considered myself a dog person,” says Audrey Green, 61. “However, I work full-time and there was no way I could take care of one. Then I saw Ruby and I instantly fell in love.”
Green adopted Ruby as a kitten from a cat rescue organization last year. “From the moment I saw her, it was love at first sight,” she says. “I never had a cat of my own before, but now I can’t imagine life without her.”
When Green walks in the door, Ruby is there to greet her and make her laugh. “She has her own mat in the kitchen where I keep her food bowl,” she says. “One day, we were both eating and suddenly she dragged the entire mat closer to my chair so we could eat side by side! People don’t realize just how wonderful cats are or what good company they can be.”
Green has trained Ruby to give kisses, especially when she wants to eat. “She taps me on the face. It’s so sweet,” she says. “I have three grown children and two grandchildren, but Ruby is my fur-baby.”
Audrey Green and her “fur-baby” Ruby.
Jerry Solomon, 72, and his wife Gloria have been providing a home for elderly and infirm cats since they both retired. “Cats are such beautiful creatures,” he says. “We adopt the ones that have been living out their years in a cage.”
There’s no shortage of cats who need a home, something the couple realized they could easily provide. “They fit in well with our lifestyle,” he says. “We don’t have to walk them, and if we’re gone for a few hours, we know they’re fine at home. When we return, there’s all these lovely little faces waiting for us.”
The couple now has four cats, ranging from ages six to 16. “Our youngest, Polo, came from our vet’s office,” he says. “His owners wanted to put him down because he had a broken leg, but he was only four. So, we took over and now he’s as good as new.”
Adopting an older animal may involve more health issues, but this isn’t necessarily so, he adds. “We adopted our first senior at age 11 and she lived until 19,” he says. “Senior pets are special. They’re grateful for a warm bed, regular food and someone to care about them. It’s not so different than with people.”
Despite their popularity, cats – both stray pets and feral felines – also make up the largest population of homeless pets in Canada. “Feral cats have reverted to a wild state and can’t get used to human contact,” says animal advocate Lydia Carter.
To address the problem, changes need to be made, starting with spay/neuter laws and prosecuting people who abandon animals – a crime in Canada that is rarely enforced. “Another issue is that many landlords or seniors residences in Quebec don’t allow animals, which can force people to give up their pet,” adds Carter.
Then there’s the mentality that animals are disposable. “Sometimes students adopt a cat to keep them company,” she says. “Then when they go back home, they discard them like they’re a piece of furniture.”
Polo found a loving home after he broke his leg.
In the community of Côte-St-Luc, the CSL Cats Committee addresses the problem of homeless cats with their Trap, Neuter, Return, Maintain (TNRM) program. “We call the feral population community cats now,” says chair Diane Liebling. “We re-release them with assurance from the resident that they will feed, water and shelter the cat for the rest of its natural life. Some residents have been feeding the same cats for years.”
The committee holds a Food for Felines fundraiser every November to February to collect food and/or funds. They also provide Styrofoam shelters to help the homeless cats survive Quebec winters. “There’s no question that every cat deserves a home,” says Leibling. “But if they can’t have one, they still deserve to be treated with love, care and dignity.”
If you’d like to make a difference in a cat’s life, visit your local shelter. The CSL Cat Committee can be reached at 514-485-6800 ext. CATS (2287).
