WSKrs Group – for the sake of our cats!

WSKrs (We Support Kitties!) is our newest HSGD volunteer focus group.  You may already know that HSGD normally has more cats than any other species and accepts all cats.

While cats don’t require walks, they still have very specific needs, and they are rather complex creatures.  Socialization, health issues, body language, grooming, training – these are all critical to preparing kitties for successful adoptions into forever homes.

The WSKrs group is led by Sue Taylor and anchored by Lynne Kramer and Heather and Wes Shannon, all long-time cat volunteers.  Our group will meet on the last Monday of every month at 6:30 PM.  The first meeting will be at ....Marion....’s Piazza (Patterson and Shroyer Roads) on Monday, September 28.  Meetings will last about an hour.

WSKrs will address various cat/kitten issues and will assist HSGD as needed with first-class cat care and development of programs for cat owners. 

Issues may include:

• Socialization of healthy and sick cats and kittens
• Grooming of HSGD cats, especially trimming of claws and fur mats
• Preparation of cats for adoption cage placement
• Expansion of foster base (with Janie Davis, foster care coordinator)
• “Safe Cat” issues – indoor/outdoor, hazards, spay/neuter
• Networking for discussion and advice
• Fundraising, as necessary, for specific cat needs – play cages, etc.

We hope for a great turnout – all are welcome, whether or not you are an official HSGD volunteer at this time.  Come check out the WSKrs team – you and the kitties will be glad you did!