Ever wanted to see your name in print? Do you have treasured family recipes that you would like to share with your friends and family? If so then have we got a deal for you.

As a fun way to raise money to help our feline friends we thought it may be nice to gather recipes and put them together in a cook book which would make the perfect gift. The proceeds will be used to fund TNR (trap, neuter, release) of the many feral cats in our local communities.

“TNR is the method of humanely trapping feral cats, having them spayed or neutered, vaccinated for rabies and then returning them to their colony to live out their lives. TNR helps the community by stabilizing the population of the feral colony and, over time, reducing it. At the same time, nuisance behaviors such as spraying, loud noise and fighting are largely eliminated and no more kittens are born. “TNR also helps the community’s animal welfare resources by reducing the number of kittens that would end up in their shelters – TNR creates more space for the cats and kittens who come to them from other avenues.”

We are hoping to collect 200 recipes by May 4th. Our finished book will be available in August at Petsmart and Petco during our adoption events. The cost $10.00

In addition if anyone would be interested in being a sponsor for our book? It would benefit us and also promote local businesses within the community.

PLEASE REVIEW THE DETAILS REGARDING SPONSORSHIP & HOW TO ENTER RECIPES BELOW
The categories are as follows: Appetizers & Beverages, Soups & Salads, Vegetables & Side Dishes, Main Dishes, Bread & Rolls, Desserts, Cookies & Candy, This & That.

This can be done from the comfort of your own home.
1. Go to www.typensave.com
2. Enter the group login – feline friends
3. Enter the password – broccoli216

HELPFUL TIPS
1. List ingredients in order of use and make sure all ingredients are accounted for in the directions.
2. Abbreviate measurements in the ingredients list using standard abbreviations (see below). Spell them out in the directions.
3. Include all container sizes, e.g. 2 (8 oz.) cans.
4. Check for consistency of names, ingredients, etc. e.g. don’t use “1 c. butter” on some recipes and “2 sticks butter” on others.
5. Write directions in paragraph form, not in steps.
6. Use ingredient names in the directions, e.g., use “Combine flour and sugar” rather than statements such as “Combine the first two ingredients.”
7. Include temperatures and all cooking, chilling, baking, or freezing times.

STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS
c. – cup
pkg. – package
pt. – pint
oz. – ounce
tsp. – teaspoon
gal. – gallon
T. – tablespoon
qt. – quart
lb. – pound
lg. – large
doz. – dozen
med. – medium
env. – envelope
sm. – small

SPONSORSHIP: If you are interested in being a sponsor the cost will be $25. Either cash or check which can be sent together with your business card to our group at the following address.

The Last Chance Sanctuary,
P.O. Box 410724,
Melbourne, FL, 32941

If sending a check please make it out to ‘The Last Chance Sanctuary’ with a note that it is for the cook book. (please submit by May 4th)

A BIG Thank You to Tractor Supply in Melbourne for collecting donations for The Last Chance Sanctuary during the holidays!! Look at all the stuff!! Thanks again to Corina at Coastal Poodle Rescue for partnering with us! A special thanks to Kelsey, Patty and Chuck at Tractor Supply who did all the work of organizing this effort!

There was a total of 60+ cats at this location. ALL except 4 have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, treated for fleas and parasites, and treated for any medical problems. Some will need follow up medical care. I have pulled 14 cats from this location to go into the foster program. Donations for this location are still needed for dry cat food, canned cat food, and cat litter. Monetary donations are needed to sponsor the 4 remaining cats and for any follow up medical care.

The 14 cats in the foster program from this situation all need medical care including spay/neuter, FIV/FELv combo test, microchip, vaccines, fecal tests, flea control etc… Some of these pulled were the sickest there and most are recovering well, and will require follow up care. Monetary donations for the fosters are needed for medical care.

To date, this person has been working to maintain a healthier population of cats and to maintain sanitary living conditions. This person is required to not take in any other animals and call me if any cats appear sick or injured immediately. 

If any one is interested in adopting cats from this situation please contact me at info@thelastchancesanctuary.com. I have kittens ranging from 8 weeks up to 7 months. All are black and 1 is an Abyssinian. I also have 2 special needs cats, sisters, that are 7 months and have cerebellar hypoplasia. They are extremely sweet and will make excellent companions.

Thank you!

Below is an email sent out by one of our volunteers, who is doing everything possible to solve a hoarding case involving over 30 cat/kittens… she is in need of donation help badly. Even $5-$10 can help her out greatly.

As a lot of you now know I have been working a tough hoarding case in Melbourne. I have gotten 21 spayed/neutered, vaccinated, treated for parasites, treated for fleas, and have gotten their medical problems taken care of. I have also pulled 11 kittens out of the house (they were all starving to death) that when ready will go into the foster program of The Last Chance Sanctuary and will be up for adoption. So far, all the kittens are doing better (except the one tortie I got this evening). 1 of these kittens needed it’s eye removed at 6 weeks of age, all of them were starving and extremely thin when I pulled them.

14 spay/neuter slots have been sponsored, and I thank those who have donated. I estimate at least 18 more appointments will be needed to complete this task. Food is also critically needed for these cats, as many are thin. Please, if anyone can donate towards this situation you may mail your donation to:
Make checks out to
The Daphne Foundation – PURRS
P.O. Box 121265
Melbourne, FL  32912-1265

You can also make a paypal donation to BBTLCS HERE, please note the hoarding case when doing so.

BBTLCS/The Last Chance Sanctuary and PetSmart are teaming again this year to bring you photos of Santa Claws and your pets. Our weekend days are Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4 from 11 to 5 each day. Cost per photo is $9.95 and includes a picture frame. PetSmart donates half the proceeds to the group.

Despite horrible weather during last year’s event, we raised just over $500. Please come and support us again this year!

Help us celebrate Adopt a Shelter Pet Month!!! Make sure you make plans to come to Pizza Gallery Next Thursday night, Oct. 13 from 6 – 8pm ! Get Social Brevard picked us to be their October Go Giving charity. All door prize donations and monies collected will go to help our foster pets! And you can learn all about their wonderful organization and learn about Social Media 101, all while helping homeless pets. Hope to see you there!

Black cats. FIV+ cats. Senior pets. Special needs animals. Many factors can make a pet seem “less adoptable.” To help these wonderful pets who are very often overlooked find homes, Petfinder has designated September 17 – 25 as “Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week.”  The theme, “Don’t Hate Me Because I’m…, Adopt Me Because I Need You,” urges people to adopt those pets who suffer from discrimination.  Reasons include color, breed prejudice, ageism and special needs.

Here are some plusses we found to adopting “less adoptable” animals:
Older pets are mellower – you don’t have to worry about your lamp getting knocked over.
Physically challenged pets are often unaffected by their handicap – but you still look like a hero.
“Bad reputation” breeds – you get the chance to prove people wrong with your great dog.
Dark-furred pets make it easy to accessorize – black goes with everything.
Pets with behavioral issues allow you to form a tight bond as you overcome obstacles together.

These overlooked pets need homes too.  So to help find that furever home, many will be offered for reduced adoption fees.  The Last Chance Sanctuary is having a Special Adoption Event at Petco in Viera, Petco in West Melbourne and Petsmart, Melbourne on Saturday, September 17th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm to encourage potential adopters to consider pets they might not have previously. Also, these pets will be marked as a “Special” online on our Petfinder site all week long.  Please open your hearts and homes to these special kitties who need love too!

The last Chance Sanctuary is having a two-day tent adoption event at the Melbourne Petsmart September 10th and 11th from 10-5. Come show your support! Who knows, maybe you will bring home a new little friend! Petsmart is located at 1800 Evans Road, West Melbourne, in the Best Buy shopping center. We hope to see you there!

Do you love Chili’s? We do! Come to the Viera, Palm Bay or Melbourne Chili’s this Wednesday June 22 and next Wednesday June 29 from 11am to 11pm, and 10% of your bill will be donated to The Last Chance Sanctuary! Make sure to print out and bring the coupon below! I’m getting the triple dipper!
Click Here For Your Coupon

Ralph Lombard, head of The Last Chance Sanctuary, was recently named Feral Cat Supporter of the Year from the Space Coast Feline Network! To read the Florida Today article click Here Way to go Ralph!!