VOLUME 3, ISSUE 2

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Featured Feline -- Lacy

Lacy is a stunning red-point Himalayan mix with long hair.  Her owners were forced to give her up for adoption.  She is a very sweet and calm cat.  She tolerates other cats and has been around dogs.

Please contact us or stop by an adoption event if you are interested in meeting Lacy.

Lacy, showing her good side.

Message From the President

Kitten season is upon us once again. Like all other seasons, this one is predictable, regularly recurring every spring. Without enough foster homes, we end up being unable to help as many kittens as we'd like to. The demand for adopting kittens is definitely there and if we could recruit more foster parents, we'd be able to find more loving homes for kittens. Fostering is easy and so incredibly rewarding. Please contact us at (916) 484-4099 if you are interested.

This time of year is also a crucial time for keeping your cats indoors.  For cats that are indoor/outdoor, we advocate a "dusk to dawn" practice by which cats are kept indoors at night when predation is high. Particularly in Folsom and nearby wildlife areas, coyotes, owls (yes, owls!), and the like are prowling for food. Don't let your cat become a statistic!  Keep your cats indoors and they'll live long, happy, and healthy lives.
This year more and more people will be hearing about Folsom Feline Rescue.  We are getting more press coverage of late and our newsletters have begun going into circulation.  It's important that the communities we serve know that we're here to help.  Together we can make a lasting difference.
John Bennett

President, John Bennett, holding one of his fosters

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Now for those who want a cuddler - a cat who doesn't stiff arm you when you try to smother it with attention, you must, and this isn't much of a chore if you're a real cat lover, cuddle the kitten close not just in your hands but in your arms, close to your body, and, most important, close to your face. This isn't for everybody but for those who want to be nose-to-nose close to their cat, it's absolutely essential.
Lastly, talk to them. This is an excellent way to teach them their names, to come when called, and to bring out the ones who will learn to always "talk" back when spoken to.

The more time and attention spent with these tiny, furry, magical youngsters, the better the chances they will be grow up to be the perfect companions that most cats can be: sweet, loving, and confident