CAN YOU HELP? We have some cats who have recently had special medical issues. As a result, our vet bills are rising. ICS strives to provide good medical care to all our cats but that becomes a huge challenge at times. ANY DONATION AMOUNT WOULD HELP! Drop it by the shelter, put it in the mail, or use PAYPAL. Every little bit helps, and thanks in advance for your donation.
Sorry, we are full to capacity and are unable to accept any cats at this time.
PART-TIME CLEANERS AND MEDICATORS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY!
No experience necessary. Will train. Must be available to work varied hours. For salary and further information please contact the shelter (219) 785-4936 and leave your name, phone number and best time to reach you.
Please Help!!
Hard economic times have hit us too. We have more cats and less supplies. We desperately need the following items!
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● 6" and 8" paper plates
● laundry detergent (preferably unscented) and bleach
● dryer softener sheets
● extra large plastic garbage bags (33 gallon and 45 gallon)
● clay cat litter
● dry cat food
● canned cat food (Fancy Feast or Friskies [ground flavors])
* Simple Green cleaner
* fabric softner sheets
* water softener pellets
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Please drop off your donations at our shelter located at County Line Road and Route 6 in Westville, Indiana during our shelter hours: Saturday 10 am to 4 pm or Sunday 1 pm to 4 pm, or contact us for other arrangements at (219) 785-4936. Monetary donations also gratefully accepted. All donations are tax deductible.
On behalf of all the volunteers and cats at the ICS we truly thank you!
They are the "shadow cats ... "
Beautiful orange 5-year old Curley patiently waits ... He observes each visitor and hopes this time he will get himself noticed. He sits and quietly wishes that someone will pay attention to him whenever people come into the room.He is not pushy or sassy but has begun to wonder why no one picks him. He has been at ICS since July of 2007. He has seen many other cats come and go and yet he is always overlooked. Curley is warm and loving, and is a big lapkitty who loves to cuddle.
This beautiful, long-haired, brown tabby was abandoned last fall with this note: "My name is Cuddles. I'm 7 years old, fixed, and front declawed. My family can't take care of me anymore in these hard times. Please find me a goodhome." While Cuddles has a safe haven in her room at the shelter, she would love her own lap to sit on every day. Getting used to the shelter has been difficult, and while Cuddles is getting friendlier, she would really blossom in ahome of her own.
Sweet Jenny and her brother Max came to us in 2000. Max found his forever home but little Jenny, because she is so timid and shy, has not been so fortunate. She is still here and wondering if she will ever find a home of herown. She has come out of her shell recently but still does not try to sell herself to potential adopters. And as too many of our cats discover, if you don't sell yourself, you may never get a home of your own. Even though this little graytabby and white cutie-pie is 12, she still has a lot of joy to give a lucky adopter!
Sixteen year old yellow tabby Desi has been at the shelter since he was a kitten. He has known no other home until recently. A kind older gentleman wanted to give one of our cats that had been looking for a home for some time a chance and he fell in love with Desi and decided he was the one: So after 16 years of shelter life, Desi finally went to a home of his own. But it was not to be. Desi was not happy. He hid under the bed for days and would come out to eat only at night. The adopter tried everything to encourage him and to show him he was loved, but Desi wanted to come back to the only home he had ever known, our shelter. With a sad heart, the adopter returned him to the shelter and when Desi was placed back into his old room, he began eating and drinking and was very happy to be back. Desi had been "institutionalized." Desi will probably spend his life at the shelter.
Some cats are shy, and some are scared ... some cats who have never known a life other than the shelter will always be here ... We recognize the individual needs of the cats we care for. We do our best to find good homes for every cat we shelter, but we know that some of them will remain for all their days in our care. While the showy, or the gregarious, or the special breed cats will always have potential adopters, and will not need us once they are adopted, the quiet, or the shy, or the institutionalized cats will always need us ... so we will always need YOU, our supporters, to help us care for them.
Please donate today to help us help these "shadow cats" in the best way possible. THESE are the cats who really need ICS, because in so many shelters they would have been euthanized years ago. Your financial commitment helps us keep them safe on this journey to their "forever homes."
With sincere thanks,
The Independent Cat Society Board of Directors |
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Cinda needs a foster home!
Cinda is a lovely 10 year old, front de-clawed, tortie that is looking for a permanent foster home to retire in. Cinda came to ICS when her owner went into a nursing home. She did not adjust well to shelter life and became very sick when she stopped eating. As a result, she was placed into a temporary foster home to get the care and TLC that she needed to recover.
Cinda has recovered fully and is looking for a permanent foster home to call her own! She is looking for a quiet home where her owner can watch to make sure she is happy and eating well. She would do best in a home with no other cats.
Cinda still plays with her toys, much like a kitten; and loves to snuggle in bed with people- always fluffing the covers (or you!) with her tiny paws.
If you’re interested in helping Cinda, please call (219) 785-4936 for more information about our foster care program. Thank you!
Meet Petey...
Petey is a handsome long haired black and white cat. Petey is also one of the faces of FeLV, or Feline Leukemia. This photo doesn't do him justice, but the video at this link does:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjflDiYt40Q
Petey needs a home, either as an only cat or as a companion to other FeLV+ cats. Petey had FeLV+ companions earlier in the year but they passed... then Petey had Sylvester, another affectionate black and white, but Sylvester passed, too... now Petey is alone again, and as you can see, he needs companionship.
He is extremely affectionate, and not just with his caretakers. He's that way with anyone who has hands to pet... he is enegetic and playful, and cries when he is lonely.
Petey is asymptomatic at this point, and his bloodwork is completely normal. FeLV can reside in a cat's bone marrow for many, many years before manifesting itself... it may show suddenly, or never at all. Such is the way with FeLV, and we don't know at this point what course it will take for Petey. We do know that he needs more companionship than we can give him at this moment. He is a young cat, just over a year old, and he may have many, many years of happy-living and making you laugh.
FeLV is strictly a feline disease... it CANNOT be transmitted to humans or dogs. If you want to make a difference in Petey's life, please consider adopting him. Our knowledgeable staff can guide you through the process of adopting and caring for this very special boy.
Why adopt a kitten from ICS?
Because when you adopt a kitten from ICS, you get a new family member who has been lovingly raised in a foster home so they have the chance to be socialized and friendly. We will often have an idea of their personalities, because we take getting to know our kittens seriously. Often, you can even meet their mom!
You will also get a kitten that has been checked by a veterinarian for any health problems. If there are any, they are disclosed to the potential adopters. You know that your new friend has already been spayed or neutered, had all their shots, been treated for fleas, worms, or ear mites, tested for FIV and FeLV and even had an identification tattoo or microchip! While they were in foster homes, they have been eating high-quality kitten food. When you take home your adorable little bundle of fur, they have the best possible chance for a healthy start. And don't forget, you also get one free vet visit after adoption for a check-up.
We're there to back you up if you have any questions or problems in the future. We want very badly for your home to be forever. If however, a problem arises that cannot be solved, the cat has a home at ICS.
Can you believe all of this is only $75?
See why you should adopt TWO kittens.
Why NOT adopt a kitten from ICS?
NEW!!!
Cafe Cat at Cafepress.com! You can buy t-shirts and gift items with ICS logos and some of our gorgeous cats! Your purchase will help support ICS, and we think you will really enjoy the products. You can also help by spreading the word around.
Helping Hands to Assist the Evening Medicating Staff
Do you have an evening to spare? Do you love cats? The Independent Cat Society needs helping hands to assist the evening medicating staff. This would include helping with special feedings, doing laundry, grooming and general cat care duties with the potential to learn basic medication procedures. You'll meet some fabulous felines and have the opportunity to provide much needed care. It is a chance to make a difference for every cat you meet.
We also need desperately need volunteers to work as adoption counselors to help show the cats to potential adopters and to help process the adoptions. Not enough counselors may result in the shelter having to cut adoption hours which in turn results in fewer of our cats finding their forever homes. Please help!! If you are interested in helping our wonderful cats please call the shelter at 219-785-4936 and leave your name and phone number, or stop in on Saturday from 10 AM -4 PM and Sunday from 1-4 PM. You may also use our online form.
Al is quite the gentleman. Notice those beautiful eyes! He enjoys being petted, but he 's not sure a ...read more about Al
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