Homeless Animal Rescue Team Summer, 2016

2638 Main St. Cambria, CA (805) 927-7377 www.slohart.org page �1

The HART of the MatterInterim Edition

EXPENSE CATEGORY

COST/ YEAR

EXPENSE CATEGORY

COST/ YEAR

Facilities & Equipment (e.g.

insurance, mortgage,cleaning, janitorial)

$49,000 Fundraising $8,300

*Medical/GA $38,400 Professional Services $7,200

Wages/Contract Services $30,000

Office/Business (e.g. mailing, supplies, bank/credit card fees, dues,

subscriptions)

$3,400

Adoption Program $12,800 Volunteer Program/ Misc.

$1,500

*Medical expenses and services are subject to major fluctuations, depending upon the medical needs of the cats taken in. You can contribute to one or both of two different HART funds:

The General Fund covers typical medical costs under $150 (in 2015 these costs totaled more than $21,000) and also keeps HART's doors open; The Guardian Angel (GA) Fund provides for care such as surgeries, teeth extractions, and other serious illnesses. Prior to the formation of the GA fund (2012), these cases were generally limited to palliative care. Last year the fund spent $17,000 helping cats in need of extraordinary medical support.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS

Our two major events, the December 2015 Christmas Market Santa Booth, and the May 2016 Wines, Pines, & Felines (WPF) gala, featuring the Three Sopranos and a Piano, brought in much-needed funding.

At WPF: HART’s very own Va n n a , S u z y S i e g l e r, displays a photo of auction package AA for bidders consideration.

WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO?The chart below lists approximate expenses for 2015 by general category. Expenditures vary annually depending upon the number of cats in residence and current economic conditions; however, as you can see from this list of expenses, it takes continuous and generous funding to maintain the HART program.

AN APPEAL FROM THE HARTOn behalf of HART, we cannot thank you enough for your continuing generosity. Without supporters like you we could not continue to offer refuge to the countless animals in need of shelter and care.

Some StatisticsHART began 2016 with 60 cats on board. By the end of July, 108 more cats and kittens had been taken in; during that time 87 lucky felines went to permanent homes with caring people like you. Currently, we have 44 kittens in residence with 12 of those reserved for adoption.

As Admissions Rise So Do CostsHistorically, we have admitted an average of 70 cats and kittens per year, but over the past few years the number has risen to 140-150 annually. As the upswing continues, costs also rise. Nonetheless, we remain a no-refuse, no-kill shelter, and are grateful for the impressive work done by the Adoption Committee in increasing the number of adoptions. Each cat adopted makes room for more.The average cost to admit an adult cat* or kitten is $40 and $90, respectively, for an examination and basic vet care. Presently, at the height of kitten season, a disproportionate increase in the number of kittens taken in has created added budgetary stress. We waive our relinquishment fee ($75), as needed, and thank those of you who generously give more.* If already spayed/neutered, as are 90% of the adult cats we receive

HART Counts On Your Ongoing Help DID YOU KNOW that last year it cost over $150,000 to meet all of HART’s expenses? At present, we are midway between both of our major fundraising events, and are at the peak of our monetary demands. That is why, once again, we are reaching out to you for support.

HART Business Sponsors ~ Thank You!

Homeless Animal Rescue Team Summer, 2016

A Musical Feline Family

What do you call a cat that comes from the town of Harmony? Why, Melody, of course. And what do you name her five kittens? How about Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So? And so it happened for the five kittens recently relinquished to HART, along with their mother, Melody.

The backstory: Surprised when an obviously pregnant, unknown cat followed one of their cats into the house, a Harmony family soon concluded that the nameless stranger had been abandoned, an all-too-often occurrence in outlying areas of the county.

The family described the refugee, whom they dubbed Melody, as friendly with both people and ranch animals, including dogs, and more notably, chickens. After Melody’s kittens were born and later out and about, the family decided that a ranch was not the safest place for a wandering litter of curious kittens, and with humane forethought brought them to HART, where the kittens were immediately christened: Do, Re, Mi, Fa, and So, to the delight of many.

Melody, an all-black cat, bore five tuxedo-marked kittens, four males and one female. All are good-natured, and while Do, Re, Mi, and their mom, are still available for adoption, Fa and So are happily settling into their new homes.Rumor has it that an upbeat tune, “Melody’s Song,” is now in the works, with lyrics to include the terms “unconditional love,” “limitless pets,” “food on demand,” and “deferential staff.” While the rumor is unconfirmed, the sentiment is exactly what HART desires for all its adopted cats, musical or not.

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Please consider putting these on your calendar. We look forward to seeing you as a participant, a volunteer, or both!

September 3–5 Nacho Booth; Pinedorado Parade; GA (Guardian Angel) Paws for Cause raffle ticket sales begin.......October GA Paws for Cause Raffle Drawing; GA Harvest Festival....................November Black Cat Month................November 25–27 Santa Booth at Xmas Market.....November 29 Festival of Trees...........December 1–23 Santa Booth at Xmas Mkt.(W,Th,F,S,S).......

UPCOMING EVENTS

*Unscramble each set of letters to make an ordinary word. Write the word in the box below the jumbled letters, one letter per square. Rearrange the circled letters to find the feline-related solution to the puzzle posed in the cartoon.

You put the ♥ in HART. Again, thank you for past donations, and for any contribution you are able to make today. Please visit our website www.slohart.org and our Facebook page to keep up with the latest HART news: See the cats available for adoption as well as the winner(s) of the Most Adorable Cat Contest. Drop by the shelter to visit with our kitties—you will make their day!

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HYPSEC DICINT

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AnswerHarold would not touch Puff’s new, scented toy for fear of being...

*Adapted from the JUMBLE puzzle, distributed by Tribune Content Agency, trademark owner and copyright holder.

The Jumble*

For answers visit the HART website homepage: www.slohart.org