"Stepping out for Spay & Neuter"

“Steppin’ Out for Spay and Neuter” was the catch phrase of Folsom Feline Rescue’s fundraising walk-a-thon held on Saturday, April 3 in Folsom, California.  The community responded positively to this local event with 65 adults registering for the 5K walk.  Many of the participants brought their children and dogs along for the walk. 

Walkers immediately donned their CatWalk tee shirt handed out at registration.  The group looked quite festive and unified as they strolled through the area sporting identical shirts.  Randy Jennings of San Jose created the design for the front of the shirt  --  a bright orange tabby with blue tennis shoes.  

 “This is the most participation we have had for a walk-a-thon,” stated Tracy Kirsten, Chairperson of the CatWalk Committee.  The group’s first walk-a-thon held in October of 2000 attracted 22 walkers and netted about $1100.  The purpose of the first walk-a-thon was to raise money for cataract surgery for a frisky Russian Blue kitten named Victor.

The purpose of this year’s walk-a-thon was to raise funds for Folsom Feline Rescue’s feral spay/neuter program.  FFR provides free spay and neuter certificates for cats, both tame and feral, and for dogs.  The goal this year was to raise $5,000 and the group has already exceeded that.  All monies collected will be used to help the local communities.  By spaying and neutering pets and ferals, FFR will take part in decreasing the numbers of unwanted litters that end up in the animal shelters.

After the 5K walk through Folsom, the walkers gathered at Yagers Tap House and Grille on Sutter Street in Folsom and enjoyed lunch, dessert, and congratulatory speeches.  Raffle prizes were distributed to those with winning raffle tickets and prizes were also distributed to the top three pledge gatherers. 

Folsom Feline Rescue thanks all the walkers who brought in pledges and all the business sponsors who gave monetary donations or raffle prizes.   The support of the local community is very important to FFR. Please visit our web pages of past events. They are always fun for the whole family including dogs.

Please support our event sponsors

Blue Ravine Animal Hospital | Folsom Telegraph | Douglas Ranch Supply | Trader Joe's | Pacific Western Traders | Cat Clinic of Folsom | Cloud's | Porcelain | Rainbow Bridge Jewelers | Reigning Cats & Dogs | Yager's Tap House & Grille | Beachouse Deli | Snooks Candies & Ice Cream | Dog Show Specialties | Raleys & Bel-Air
 

FFR is a 100% volunteer, non-profit, tax-exempt corporation dedicated to feline rescue.  FFR is committed to improving the quality of life for homeless and unwanted felines by providing and finding homes, assisting and educating the community, and controlling overpopulation.  FFR advocates compassion towards felines, community support, and the belief that felines are life-long companions. 

For those who could not participate in CatWalk 2004, donations are still being accepted.  Checks can be sent to:

Controlling pet overpopulation is a major goal of Folsom Feline Rescue. Thousands of unwanted cats and dogs are euthanized each year in Sacramento County alone. Each animal that we can spay or neuter prevents potential offspring (usually 4 to 6 puppies or kittens per season) from growing up and having yet more offspring of their own. Together as a community we can break the cycle of misery caused by pet overpopulation. Visit our SNYP page for more information on our Spay / Neuter Your Pet Program or our trapping page for feral cats.

CatWalk 2004 Photo Album

Links to our previous CatWalk events

Visit our SNYP page for more information on our Spay / Neuter Your Pet Program or our trapping page for feral cats.

Thank you for your support!

With your help we can make a difference.

Folsom Felines : Activities : Cat Walk 2004

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