Give The Gift of Getting Involved

Community Cat Coalition is an all volunteer grassroots initiative. It’s only by volunteer support that we exist and are able to help our neighbors and our neighborhood cats. There are many ways to get involved as a volunteer to help the cause. Volunteers are needed in the following areas. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact us for more details.

• Accounting
• Administrative & Clerical Coordination
• Adoption Coordination
• Cat Care (feeding, cleaning and medicating)
• Community Relations
• Database Development
• Fundraising
• Grant Writing
• Graphic Design
• Field Work (TNR)
• Photography
• Public Relations & Marketing
• Shelter Making
• Social Networking
• Special Event Production
• Temporary Foster Homes
• Transport
• Volunteer Development & Coordination

The Life and Loss of Pixel

Pixel Caves Deal
May 2010 - December 2010

Pixel was not only a very special being, but a very lucky little boy who was found in a garbage can in Beacon in May of 2010. What saved him? His big mouth. Though he was small enough to fit in the palm of your hand at the time of rescue, his voice, mewing for help, was louder than bombs. And thank goodness. I shared time with Pixel while working to get him adopted into a good, loving home. He brought immense joy to my life. Pixel had great presence and a gentle, loving spirit. The day finally came when Pixel was adopted by a wonderful family who adored him tremendously. Pixel settled into his new home beautifully with a Mama and a Papa and siblings, too. Together, they shared laughs and love and tickles and tender moments. In November 2010, Pixel's health started to decline suddenly. A boy once full of radiant life was now listless and struggling for breathe. After thorough testing, it was determined that Pixel had contracted Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), a fatal and incurable disease. This was devastating news. Despite the diagnosis, Pixel remained positive and fought to maintain his everyday life. His bravery though the struggle was nothing less than heroic. But the battle was lost on December 14, 2010. This little life, leaving far too soon, touched the lives of many. And he will be missed beyond measure. The lessons of love and life Pixel taught us will live on. Always. Thank you, Pixel. Pixel is survived by his parents Michelle Caves and Jared Deal and by his siblings Sushi and Sterling.

Community Cat Coalition Fund

Community Cat Coalition is delighted to announce its partnership with Community Foundation of Dutchess County to establish a charitable fund for the Coalition. Our new relationship with CFDC will help us increase and administer our donations which will allow us to fully concentrate on our mission. Community Cat Coalition is a grassroots initiative dedicated to humanely resolving the feral and stray cat overpopulation crisis in Beacon, New York. The Coalition raises awareness and educate residents and merchants on stray and feral cat colony care, Trap Neuter Return (TNR), and the importance of accessible, affordable spay and neuter services through workshops and public outreach. We also provide TNR assistance to area Caregivers. The Coalition is an all volunteer and non-funded effort that relies solely on private donations which make possible the important work we do in and for the community and its neighborhood cats.

Donations of any generosity are deeply appreciated and can be sent via mail to the address below or made online. Your contribution is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Please make cheques payable to Community Cat Coalition Fund. For online donations, please note Community Cat Coalition in the "Fund Name" section.

Donate By Mail

Community Cat Coalition Fund
c/o Community Foundation of Dutchess County
80 Washington Street, Suite 201
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Donate Online

http://www.communityfoundationdc.org/page30001.cfm