Blogs from April 2013
Changing Lives One Cat at a Time
The small black cat crouched in fear at the back of the intake cage, hissing and growling, swiping at any hand that came close. Her ears were pinned back and her eyes were wide as she puffed herself up to seem larger and more fearsome. What adopter could possibly want to take her home?
Jump ahead just seven weeks: the same cat rests calmly in her bed watching people bustling about. She sniffs at hands that are extended to her and lifts her head to receive petting. She rolls over and fearlessly exposes her belly. She gently nibbles a treat from the fingers of a visitor, purring softly.
What brought about this remarkable true transformation? The Purrkids program! Purrkids volunteers work one-on-one with shy, scared, timid, aggressive, and under-socialized cats to help them become more adoptable. Purrkids volunteers change these kitties lives in profound and lasting ways. The work can be difficult and results can be slow, but it's incredibly rewarding to watch a frightened cat learn...
READ MORE >Win a New iPad!
Winning an iPad has never been so easy and rewarding! Furkids will be raffling a brand new iPad at our upcoming 11th anniversary party, The Lucky Ones, on May 18! You have the chance to win a brand new iPad with retina display, 16GB, white, valued over $500!!! 100% of the proceeds from this raffle will benefit our 600 dogs and cats! You can buy: 1 for $202 for $304 for $50 10 for $100 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER: IVAN SAREMBOCK Once you purchase your entries online, your name will automatically be entered to win as many times as you purchase. You do not need to be present to win or even local, we will ship if the winner is out of the area. We will contact the winner by e-mail and phone and post the winner's name on our Facebook page and website. The winner will have one week to claim their prize. After one week, another winner will be chosen until the prize is claimed.
READ MORE >Channel 2 Visits Furkids Cat Shelter!
Whether you give $5 or $500, your gifts empower us to fulfill our important mission in the community. We can only accomplish our goal with your help! Get ready with us by becoming a personal fundraiser today! See how easy it is to get started! Please join our team for this amazing opportunity to raise the funds that allow Furkids to save 1,500 animals this year and provide the medical care and loving homes needed! Step up for Furkids and lets show Georgia how we can get it done!
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Studio Movie Grill: Pound Puppies Event
Studio Movie Grill in Alpharetta continues its hit SMG Toons Series with April screenings of Pound Puppies: Mission Adoption.
Saturday, April 20, Studio Movie Grill and Furkids will be hosting an adoption day in front of the theater and collecting donations of dog food and treats and other pet supplies. Dogs will be present between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and the movie begins at 11 a.m.
While supplies last, SMG is offering movie passes and copies of the DVD for Pound Puppies: Mission Adoption provided by Shout Factory to those who donate to our animals!
We hope to see you and your family at this fun and unique movie screening! You may even find your new best friend at the event!
Saturday, April 20
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Studio Movie Grill
2880 Holcomb Bridge Road
Alpharetta, GA 30022
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