Tonight: the 2013 Tails of the Painted Cats Debut at the Lakewood Arts Council Gallery... Be There!

 For a third year, Painted Cats will again raise funds for Cat Care Society shelter cats and community outreach programs with 'Tails of the Painted Cats.' The tour starts this month at the Lakewood Arts Council Gallery and culminates Saturday, July 20, at the Gala Dinner & Auction at Pinehurst Country Club. Douglas M. Tisdale, Esq. (the Honorable Mayor of Cherry Hills Village), joins the team as Auctioneer, and Ed Greene, CBS4 Weather & News Anchor, again serves as Master of Ceremonies for Cat Care Society’s signature fundraising event.

Tonight (Thursday, May 9th) is the public debut reception for the Painted Cats... 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Lakewood Arts Council Gallery, 85 South Union Blvd. Please stop by.

Here’s a schedule of the 2013 Tails of the Painted Cats Summer Tour (mark your calendars and join us):

* May – Lakewood Arts Council Gallery – regular gallery hours
* May 15 – Vincent Van Cat at Wystone’s World Teas, Belmar, Benefit Brew – 5 to 8 p.m.
* June 7 – First Friday Art Walk, 6 – 10 p.m., Tennyson Street Cultural District (area galleries and businesses)
* June - Tennyson Street Cultural District, plus other Metro Denver locations (for example, Broadway Betty will be at PISMO Fine Art Glass in Cherry Creek)
* June 29 – Festival of Felines, Cat Care Society, 5787 W. 6th Avenue, Lakewood – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. * July 11 – Fascination St. Fine Art in Cherry Creek, 315 Detroit St., Wine & Cheese Reception (admission)
* July 20, 5 to 9 p.m. – Pinehurst Country Club - 2013 Gala Dinner & Auction (advance tickets required)

Some of the Painted Cats are standing, and some are sitting, but they are all unique, original decorator pieces created by accomplished area artists.

You can visit the Online Gallery at http://www.catcaresociety.org/paintedcatsgallery.html - or on YouTube at http://youtu.be/m7hSu2V8lHk. Each painted cat has an opening bid of $300 or $500. This year several of the cats have a “Buy It Now” price if you’re interested in securing your Painted Cat early (note: Buy It Now Cats remain on tour through the July 20th Gala). Advanced online bidding (including Buy It Now) is available at http://BidOnACat.blogspot.com through Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at noon (MDT). Advanced bids can also be placed by calling Suellen Scott, CCS director of development, at 303-239-9680, ext. 19.

Link to the PR Newswire Release

Link to the PitchEngine Social Media Release

Videos - Tails of the Painted Cats

Volunteer Kay Higgins takes Aphrodite to 9News Petline9 with Becky Ditchfield

Cat Care Society volunteer took sweet Aphrodite to Petline9 this morning:

   
http://www.9news.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=2364712178001 

Aphrodite is a 2 year old Tortie with white and has med-long hair. She is also a Manx [no tail]. She came to CCS last month with her 2 kittens. They were living under a shed. She has been spayed, microchipped, dewormed, had her dental, and she is vaccinated and tested negative for disease. She is very sweet and a little shy. She has seen other cats in her rescue home. She is looking for an indoor home with lots of love and prefers to have her cheeks and face petted.

Lakewood Pet Examiner: 'Tails of the Painted Cats 2013 to debut in Lakewood' May 9

Quoting from Carrie Dow's posting today:

"The Tails of the Painted Cats will make their artistic debut at the Lakewood Arts Council Gallery on Thursday, May 9, from 6:30 to 8 PM. Twenty-one decorated fiberglass cats will be featured in this third annual event...

...A special cat is also the prize for a public raffle. Named Vincent Van Cat, it was created by Lakewood artist and CCS Volunteer Coordinator Jane McFadden Dorsey. Inspired by her love of the famous painter, the cats features scenes of Van Gogh’s work, like Sunflowers, and Starry Night. Anyone who loves the Master will appreciate this wonderful sculpture. Tickets for the drawing are $10 and are sold from now until the gala. Purchase tickets from the CCS by calling 303-239-9680. 

The gala dinner and auction will be held Saturday, July 20, at the Pinehurst Country Club from 5 to 9 PM. Tickets for individuals are only $75 until June 1. Tickets for couples are $150. Visit the CCS website to download a ticket request form or call 303-239-9680."
 
Link to Examiner.com

First Look: 2013 Tails of the Painted Cats Lineup

The 2013 Tails of the Painted Cats had their official photo shoot last week (many thanks to Marianne and Meg at RealLifePortraits.com). Check them out (click on the photo for a closer view):

 

You can also view via YouTube:
http://youtu.be/m7hSu2V8lHk

Here's an overview of the lineup:

1. Gray-dient by Timothea Biermann - 
Sponsored By: Karla Smith

2. Broadway Betty by Ella Buchholz -
Sponsored By: Steve and Maggie Holben

3. Cheshire Cat by Liz Cooper -
Sponsored By: Harold and Christina Taylor 

4. The Weather Cat by Jane McFadden Dorsey (Signed by CBS4 Weather and News Anchor Ed Greene) - 
Sponsored By: Clete Nolde, CCS Volunteer

5. Vincent Van Cat by Jane McFadden Dorsey – the 2013 'Drawing Kitty' - not auctioned/$10 per entry – pictured below
Sponsored By: Corporal Reggie Waddle

6. Japanese Tea Kitty by Kelly D. Finn -
Sponsored By: Kay Higgins & Dr. Jodie Moreland 

7. Cat Ballou by Laurie Hansen - 

Sponsored By: Mary Ann Schultz, CCS Supporter

8. Six Lives by Mallory Hart - 

Sponsored By: Mark P. 

9. Sebastian the Steampunk Cat by Laura Ingram - 

Sponsored By: Marsha Crest, CCS Volunteer

10. Barn Cat by Betsy Keyser - 

Sponsored By: Kyle Herbertson, CCS Volunteer

11. Tiffany by Wendy M. Luck - 

Sponsored By: Clyde and Barbara Dawson

12. Lily, the Calla-co Cat by Karen Mahnken - 

Sponsored By: Sara Butz

13. Celeste, Celestial Cat of the Heavens by Sheila BobayMcFather - 

Sponsored By: Dorothy Ruxton

14. Frida Kat-Lo by Krystie Rose Millich - 

Sponsored By: Barbara Kane, CCS Volunteer 

15. Aloha Kitty by Sherri J. Moore - 

Sponsored By: Diane Stoner and The Cat Clinic at Cat Care Society & Mark and Linda Brandon, CCS Supporters

16. Pysanky Aloha by Carla Pawlewicz - 

Sponsored By: Karen Gonzalez, CCS Volunteer & Tender Touch Animal Hospital

17. Betsy the Beautiful by Katherine Ross -
Sponsored By: Mary Grace Yonts

18. KittyFly by Pam Schmidt - 

Sponsored By: Ms. Mary Foster & John and Pat Lickly

19. Puff ’n’ Friends by Bobbi Shupe - 

Sponsored By: Marsha Crest, In Memory of Alan Hull

20. Pablo Picatso by Becky Enabnit Silver - 

Sponsored By: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Swanson

21.Green Eyed Lady by Pam Schmidt (Inspired By Gloria Pollock and Signed by the Original Members of Sugarloaf) - 

Sponsored By: Gail Tinianow & Ann McFarland

The debut event is Thursday, May 9, 6:30 to 8 at the Lakewood Arts Council Gallery. The public is welcome.

The 2013 Gala Dinner & Auction is Saturday, July 20, 2013, at Pinehurst Country Club... link to sponsorship and ticket information: http://www.catcaresociety.org/docs/2013-TOPC-Sponsorship-Packages-Tickets.pdf

Denver Animal Examiner - CCS in Cat Fancy Kittens USA + April Seminar on Stopping Animal Cruelty

 John Davidson, Denver Animal Examiner, included Cat Care Society in recent posts...

This Saturday April 27 -- Seminar at Cat Care Society - Chris Padilla, an animal control officer with Jefferson County, will be with us to discuss what animal cruelty is, what to do if you suspect animal cruelty, and how Animal Control handles these situations, including how Animal Control works with shelters to keep animals safe. Link to the posting

April 14th Examiner: PETS FOR THOSE 55 PLUS - If you're 55 or over, you qualify for a free, Purina-funded cat adoption at the Cat Care Society while funds are available. Bring in this flyer to participate - link to the posting

April 15th Examiner: CAT CARE SOCIETY FEATURED - Lakewood's Cat Care Society is featured in Kittens USA 2014, a nationally distributed publication. Dusty Rainbolt's article "Finding Your Purr-fect Love" -- pages 36-43 -- includes the sidebar, "One Kitten or Two?" featuring Cat Care Society's Adoption Manager Abbi Collins and a story about former CCS Cat Resident Smokey Joe. Plus, CCS Alum Koi's story and quote from Abbi are in the "Are You Ready for a Kitten?" section. A wrap up quote from Abbi is found at the end of the article. Link to the posting

Many thanks to John Davidson for sharing Cat Care Society News!

Cat Care Society April Seminar Series: Stopping Animal Cruelty

This Saturday -- Chris Padilla, an animal control officer with Jefferson County, will be with us to discuss what animal cruelty is, what to do if you suspect animal cruelty, and how Animal Control handles these situations, including how Animal Control works with shelters to keep animals safe.

Sat., April 27, 1:00 pm, Cat Care Society Shelter, lower level conference room.
$5 (free for platinum members)

Please RSVP via phone (303.239.9680) or email CCSManager@CatCareSociety.org