August 2019 Newsletter

Paw Prints 

Motto:  “Making a difference one rescue at a time.”

Saying Farewell to Carolyn Cernea

On June 21, 2019 Carolyn Cernea was met by her numerous cats at the rainbow bridge.  She was greeted and ushered in as a hero. Her love of animals, especially cats, took most of her waking hours. CC took excellent care of her “PetSmart Rejects” (meaning they didn’t get adopted because they were too afraid). Carolyn was President of the Orange County Humane Society at one time. More recently she was Correspondence Secretary and a very active member of Cause 4 Paws.  She participated in fundraisers, selling raffle tickets, collecting prizes at local businesses and whatever else she could do to help cats.  We remember when she went all over downtown Fredericksburg at the Heritage Festival with a sandwich board, selling Raffle tickets. Whenever there was a Cause 4 Paws event, CC was there.

CC would always greet everyone she met with her great big smile and a formal greeting.  If she was calling you on the phone the greeting was something like this. “Is this the remarkable, beautiful Mrs. Miller, who I am speaking to?” After all she was an English Major in College and it showed throughout her life.  If she was writing a newsletter or naming a cat, CC had a special flare for words. Some of her cats were named: “Millard Fillmore”, “General Zachery Taylor”, “Silky”& “Moonbeam” and several other US Presidents. She enjoyed Poetry and wanted it published where people would read it to enrich their lives.  All of her correspondence was in longhand, using snail mail. (She really didn’t like email.)

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Success Story – Athena, now Turnip!

An update from our Facebook feed:

We’re so happy you found each other!

Everyone, remember we will be in the Central Park PetSmart from approximately 10am to 5pm Sat, Aug 10 and Sun, Aug 11. Come by and find your new pet friend!

Please read this! Good explanation of the difference.STRAY, SEMI-FERAL, OR FERAL?Have you spied a cat in your yard? Seen a colony of cats by your office building? What’s the difference between a stray cat, a semi-feral cat, & a feral cat? Below is some general information. As always, there can be some gray area.Stray cats were at one point socialized to people and may be eligible for adoption, while truly feral cats aren’t domesticated and are happy living outside on their own.Feral cats are also less likely to approach people, unlike strays, who are more comfortable around humans and houses.Semi-feral cats are cats who have had some experience with humans in the past. Semi-feral cats are vocal and may make eye-contact even if they do not allow humans to touch them. Some semi-feral cats can be socialized over time; it depends on the cat and the person working with that cat.PLEASE DO NOT LABEL EVERY CAT YOU SEE OUTSIDE AS FERAL. How you label an outdoor cat will determine next steps on the best way to help that cat.All outdoor cats should go through the Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) process - a stray cat might go into foster care after vetting in search of an indoor forever home if a rescue organization has space. Generally, stray cats are candidates for adoption; feral cats are generally not.For more information please visit ...Feral and Stray Cats: An Important Difference - www.alleycat.org/resources/feral-and-stray-cats-an-important-difference/#strayvsferal #communitycatsmatter ... See MoreSee Less
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STRAY, SEMI-FERAL, OR FERAL?Have you spied a cat in your yard? Seen a colony of cats by your office building? What’s the difference between a stray cat, a semi-feral cat, & a feral cat? Below is some general information. As always, there can be some gray area.Stray cats were at one point socialized to people and may be eligible for adoption, while truly feral cats aren’t domesticated and are happy living outside on their own.Feral cats are also less likely to approach people, unlike strays, who are more comfortable around humans and houses.Semi-feral cats are cats who have had some experience with humans in the past. Semi-feral cats are vocal and may make eye-contact even if they do not allow humans to touch them. Some semi-feral cats can be socialized over time; it depends on the cat and the person working with that cat.PLEASE DO NOT LABEL EVERY CAT YOU SEE OUTSIDE AS FERAL. How you label an outdoor cat will determine next steps on the best way to help that cat.All outdoor cats should go through the Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) process - a stray cat might go into foster care after vetting in search of an indoor forever home if a rescue organization has space. Generally, stray cats are candidates for adoption; feral cats are generally not.For more information please visit ...Feral and Stray Cats: An Important Difference - www.alleycat.org/resources/feral-and-stray-cats-an-important-difference/#strayvsferal #communitycatsmatter ... See MoreSee Less
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Being a huge Halloween person, I found this photo. It’s never too early to start thinking about how you’re going to decorate and I thought this was a great idea.Photo: Emily Catherine Green ... See MoreSee Less
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The Cause 4 Paws Thrift Shop is open The 2nd & 4th Saturday every monthNoon to 4 PM4219 Lakeview PkwyLarge circular driveway for easy parking!Shop indoors -- climate control!!Pet Supplies Galore!KitchenwareHousewaresFurnitureLinensToolsBooksToysClothing for all agesJewelryChristmasAnd more!100% of proceeds go to our cats!Not a LOW resident?Text your name to 703-859-1430 for a pass ... See MoreSee Less
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Adoption Event This Weekend – October 19/20

At the Central Park PetSmart in Fredericksburg, VA we will be set up with all of our adoptable cats. Come by and find a new friend!

Please read this! Good explanation of the difference.STRAY, SEMI-FERAL, OR FERAL?Have you spied a cat in your yard? Seen a colony of cats by your office building? What’s the difference between a stray cat, a semi-feral cat, & a feral cat? Below is some general information. As always, there can be some gray area.Stray cats were at one point socialized to people and may be eligible for adoption, while truly feral cats aren’t domesticated and are happy living outside on their own.Feral cats are also less likely to approach people, unlike strays, who are more comfortable around humans and houses.Semi-feral cats are cats who have had some experience with humans in the past. Semi-feral cats are vocal and may make eye-contact even if they do not allow humans to touch them. Some semi-feral cats can be socialized over time; it depends on the cat and the person working with that cat.PLEASE DO NOT LABEL EVERY CAT YOU SEE OUTSIDE AS FERAL. How you label an outdoor cat will determine next steps on the best way to help that cat.All outdoor cats should go through the Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) process - a stray cat might go into foster care after vetting in search of an indoor forever home if a rescue organization has space. Generally, stray cats are candidates for adoption; feral cats are generally not.For more information please visit ...Feral and Stray Cats: An Important Difference - www.alleycat.org/resources/feral-and-stray-cats-an-important-difference/#strayvsferal #communitycatsmatter ... See MoreSee Less
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STRAY, SEMI-FERAL, OR FERAL?Have you spied a cat in your yard? Seen a colony of cats by your office building? What’s the difference between a stray cat, a semi-feral cat, & a feral cat? Below is some general information. As always, there can be some gray area.Stray cats were at one point socialized to people and may be eligible for adoption, while truly feral cats aren’t domesticated and are happy living outside on their own.Feral cats are also less likely to approach people, unlike strays, who are more comfortable around humans and houses.Semi-feral cats are cats who have had some experience with humans in the past. Semi-feral cats are vocal and may make eye-contact even if they do not allow humans to touch them. Some semi-feral cats can be socialized over time; it depends on the cat and the person working with that cat.PLEASE DO NOT LABEL EVERY CAT YOU SEE OUTSIDE AS FERAL. How you label an outdoor cat will determine next steps on the best way to help that cat.All outdoor cats should go through the Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) process - a stray cat might go into foster care after vetting in search of an indoor forever home if a rescue organization has space. Generally, stray cats are candidates for adoption; feral cats are generally not.For more information please visit ...Feral and Stray Cats: An Important Difference - www.alleycat.org/resources/feral-and-stray-cats-an-important-difference/#strayvsferal #communitycatsmatter ... See MoreSee Less
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Being a huge Halloween person, I found this photo. It’s never too early to start thinking about how you’re going to decorate and I thought this was a great idea.Photo: Emily Catherine Green ... See MoreSee Less
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Please remember to go to our website and fill out the contact form to reach us. We have NO phone number! ... See MoreSee Less
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The Cause 4 Paws Thrift Shop is open The 2nd & 4th Saturday every monthNoon to 4 PM4219 Lakeview PkwyLarge circular driveway for easy parking!Shop indoors -- climate control!!Pet Supplies Galore!KitchenwareHousewaresFurnitureLinensToolsBooksToysClothing for all agesJewelryChristmasAnd more!100% of proceeds go to our cats!Not a LOW resident?Text your name to 703-859-1430 for a pass ... See MoreSee Less
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New Adoption Events to Be Posted Soon…

We’ve had 2 adoptions recently, one from a cage in the Central Park PetSmart and one off our website, Pepper.

Please read this! Good explanation of the difference.STRAY, SEMI-FERAL, OR FERAL?Have you spied a cat in your yard? Seen a colony of cats by your office building? What’s the difference between a stray cat, a semi-feral cat, & a feral cat? Below is some general information. As always, there can be some gray area.Stray cats were at one point socialized to people and may be eligible for adoption, while truly feral cats aren’t domesticated and are happy living outside on their own.Feral cats are also less likely to approach people, unlike strays, who are more comfortable around humans and houses.Semi-feral cats are cats who have had some experience with humans in the past. Semi-feral cats are vocal and may make eye-contact even if they do not allow humans to touch them. Some semi-feral cats can be socialized over time; it depends on the cat and the person working with that cat.PLEASE DO NOT LABEL EVERY CAT YOU SEE OUTSIDE AS FERAL. How you label an outdoor cat will determine next steps on the best way to help that cat.All outdoor cats should go through the Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) process - a stray cat might go into foster care after vetting in search of an indoor forever home if a rescue organization has space. Generally, stray cats are candidates for adoption; feral cats are generally not.For more information please visit ...Feral and Stray Cats: An Important Difference - www.alleycat.org/resources/feral-and-stray-cats-an-important-difference/#strayvsferal #communitycatsmatter ... See MoreSee Less
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STRAY, SEMI-FERAL, OR FERAL?Have you spied a cat in your yard? Seen a colony of cats by your office building? What’s the difference between a stray cat, a semi-feral cat, & a feral cat? Below is some general information. As always, there can be some gray area.Stray cats were at one point socialized to people and may be eligible for adoption, while truly feral cats aren’t domesticated and are happy living outside on their own.Feral cats are also less likely to approach people, unlike strays, who are more comfortable around humans and houses.Semi-feral cats are cats who have had some experience with humans in the past. Semi-feral cats are vocal and may make eye-contact even if they do not allow humans to touch them. Some semi-feral cats can be socialized over time; it depends on the cat and the person working with that cat.PLEASE DO NOT LABEL EVERY CAT YOU SEE OUTSIDE AS FERAL. How you label an outdoor cat will determine next steps on the best way to help that cat.All outdoor cats should go through the Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) process - a stray cat might go into foster care after vetting in search of an indoor forever home if a rescue organization has space. Generally, stray cats are candidates for adoption; feral cats are generally not.For more information please visit ...Feral and Stray Cats: An Important Difference - www.alleycat.org/resources/feral-and-stray-cats-an-important-difference/#strayvsferal #communitycatsmatter ... See MoreSee Less
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Being a huge Halloween person, I found this photo. It’s never too early to start thinking about how you’re going to decorate and I thought this was a great idea.Photo: Emily Catherine Green ... See MoreSee Less
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Please remember to go to our website and fill out the contact form to reach us. We have NO phone number! ... See MoreSee Less
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The Cause 4 Paws Thrift Shop is open The 2nd & 4th Saturday every monthNoon to 4 PM4219 Lakeview PkwyLarge circular driveway for easy parking!Shop indoors -- climate control!!Pet Supplies Galore!KitchenwareHousewaresFurnitureLinensToolsBooksToysClothing for all agesJewelryChristmasAnd more!100% of proceeds go to our cats!Not a LOW resident?Text your name to 703-859-1430 for a pass ... See MoreSee Less
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