by Lauren Gilpin | Dec 5, 2020 | Helping Cats
This post was written by Catfé manager Marie Perreault I always say that grieving the loss of an animal is a special kind of grief. Not “good” special; special in that it is unlike any other grief we experience as humans. The first animal I ever lost was my sweet...
by Lauren Gilpin | Oct 5, 2020 | Cat Fostering, Cat Medicine, Forever Foster, Helping Cats
It’s been a very busy season for most rescues – COVID-19 and its related “stay home” orders have spurred an uptick not only in demand for adoption, but in unwanted homeless animals. March and April are key months for rescuers involved in TNR (trap/neuter/release)...
by Lauren Gilpin | Apr 14, 2020 | Helping Cats
Last week, we announced that we are recent recipients of an Emergency Grant from Alley Cat Allies. The COVID-19 pandemic, and its accompanying shut-down, has certainly been an emergency for many small businesses – FCS included. Our Catfé Lounge remains closed to...
by Ferndale Cat Shelter | Dec 22, 2019 | Helping Cats
The following article is a guest post by Carl Zerweck – the Executive Director of Rippling Hope and volunteer for the Ferndale Cat Shelter. March 12, 2018 was a typical cold and blustery Detroit winter morning when Tulip and Daffodil first came into my life....
by Ferndale Cat Shelter | Sep 2, 2019 | Featured Foster, Forever Foster, Helping Cats
Joyce has been fostering with us for over a year as a part of our Forever Foster program. She is 87 years young and full of life and love for kitties. Joyce came to foster for us when she saw a picture of Miu on Petfinder. Miu is a misunderstood and sometimes cranky...
by Deanne Iovan | Aug 30, 2019 | Helping Cats
As the Executive Director of the Ferndale Cat Shelter, I think it’s important to share in all the responsibilities of our rescue. Why should I expect a volunteer to do something that I am not willing to do? Sometimes that involves trapping stray cats, sometimes it’s...
