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)

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!

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.

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

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!