Debbie Snapp, , ECB Publishing, Inc.
SnappHappy Feral Cat Sanctuary will hold weekend Yard Sale fundraisers beginning this Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through the summer months, with all funds collected going directly to the feeding and doctoring of the cats.
The sanctuary was established in 2013 out of love and necessity of housing stray and homeless cats found and trapped throughout the Jefferson County area. Many of these cats were picked up from the area dump sites and even more were taken to or dropped off at the Jefferson County Humane Society (JCHS) and the County Animal Shelter. The cats have all passed through the JCHS but, because of its limited amount of space, have found a good home at SnappHappy.
The cats are all spayed and neutered before they are released into the northeast countryside, and volunteers make sure that they are well-cared for and given love and affection. Many of these cats are adoptable and would make great house or barn cats.
SnappHappy Feral Cat Sanctuary came about because of the need to spay and neuter the many, many, many stray cats in Jefferson County. An average female cat has the capability to give birth to three litters of kittens a year, with an average of four kittens each litter, with a possible lifetime of 15 years. This could result in up to 180 kittens in her lifetime.
Since its beginning, SnappHappy Feral Cat Sanctuary has taken in more than 100 cats–not including kittens born after the arrival of the pregnant cat to the farm. Several of the cats have found forever homes. It's through fundraising efforts and donations that the needs of these cats are taken care of.
Volunteers are welcome to come play with the cats and kittens and help with their care and cleanup.
The Yard Sales will be held at 3366 North Salt Road, Monticello. Call (850) 997-3392 or (850) 997-0901 for dates, times and more information.
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