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Paw Prints Motto: “Making a difference one rescue at a time.”

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Zeus

Why do all the emergencies with our pets happen over the weekend? It does seem to be true. That’s how it was when one of our Cause 4 Paws members went to the emergency room with her pet on a Sunday afternoon. While in the waiting room she encountered the owner of Zeus in a tough situation.

Zeus is a beautiful young Snowshoe Siamese. He went out that morning, which was part of his usual routine. When he came home from his outdoor adventure he had a badly broken leg. We are unsure of the details of his accident. Now his owner was faced with a big decision!

We continue to tell cat owners of the danger of outdoor escapades. We can only warn and hope people will listen. There are many, many things that can happen to a cat outside and most of them are really bad.

Zeus was surrendered to Cause 4 Paws that Sunday and two members rushed him to Greenbriar Emergency in Charlottesville for pain management and transfer to Virginia Veterinary Specialists on Monday morning. Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Kevin Stiffler “creatively” repaired his leg using 3 plates, a rod and 19 screws. The doctor felt the repair went well. We are hopeful he will have a full recovery and a full life (indoors).

We appreciate any help you can give Cause 4 Paws to pay for this specialized surgery. The bill for the surgery alone was $3075.

Of course our decision was to save the leg!

Editor Darlene Agsten

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Happy Tails

Hi! My name is Henry and this is my Cause 4 Paws cat “Chiller” (formerly Boone). My Grandma adopted him last March to keep her other cat, James, company. James came to

live with Grandma about 3 years ago and he was from Cause 4 Paws too! We like to play and sometimes we go for a walk because he has a special cat backpack so we

can be together even when I go outside. Thank you Cause 4 Paws for my Special friend!

We adopted Oreo (previously Phoebe) & Bandit (previously Addie) from Cause 4 Paws. They live with their other kitty sister, Zoey (she was a feral we raised since she was a kitten) and their 2 dog sisters, Sami & Lexi (also both rescues). We’re a great big blended rescue family.

This is Bandit’s favorite way to lay. She thinks she is a dog. She just plops down, rolls on her back

and makes you either step over or walk around her. Bandit loves to cuddle too!.

Henry and Chiller

Bandit

Oreo & Bandit

Zoey & Bandit

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A Cat's Prayer at Christmas

Although I am too proud to beg, And may appear to be a very independent creature, I ask for your loving care and attention.

I rely on you for my wellbeing much more than you may realize. This I promise you, my benefactor, that I will not be a burden on you Nor will I demand more of you than you care to give.

I will be a quiet peaceful island of serenity for you to gaze upon; A soft soothing body to caress, And I shall purr with pleasure to rest your weary ears. Since I am a gourmet who appreciates different taste sensations,

I pray you will give me a variety of nutritious foods and fresh water daily. You know dear friend, how I love to go.

Allow me, I pray, a warm sheltered place Where I can rest peacefully and feel secure. If I am wounded in battle or suffering from disease, Please tend to me gently, and see that I am treated

By loving and competent hands.

Please protect me from the inhuman humans Who would hurt and torture me for their own amusement. I am accustomed to your gentle touch and am not always suspicious

Nor swift enough to avoid such malicious acts.

In my later years when my senses fail me And my infirmities become too great to bear,

Allow me the comfort and dignity that I desire for my closing days And help me gently in my pain or passing. Hear this prayer, my dear friend, my fate depends on you.

The author remains unknown

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Please consider a Gift to

other kitties that are in

need.

They may be homeless,

hungry, hurt or cold, but you

can help them.

It’s not too late to give your

2018

Tax deductible gift to help

homeless

Cats & Kittens.

Thank you!

Our 2018 Raffle Drawing will be

held at the Cause 4 Paws monthly

meeting on December 6, 2018

beginning at noon at Lake of the

Woods, Fareways Café, in Locust

Grove, VA. Winners will be

notified by phone. A winner’s list

will be published in our spring

newsletter and in local area

newspapers.

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Cats Looking for Forever Homes!!!

Ivy is 7 months old, not shy, very friendly and ready to join the other cats and dogs in your family. Isabella, also 7 months old, is very affectionate and playful. These girls are ready for adoption!

Ivy Isabella

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These sweet babies, Niles, Nyla & Nolan, were born under a shed at Lake of the Woods. They were trapped at age 4 weeks along with their Mama (who was then spayed). They are very loving and playful and ready to find a home at our next adoption event Dec. 8 & 9 at Central Park PetSmart.

Gloria - 3 years old

Litter of Red Tabby

kittens

We don't know who our daddy

was,

Don't know, and we don't care.

But everyone who sees us says

He must have had red hair!

Lester, Leon & Lincoln --- 6 months old

Niles - 3 months Nyla – 3 months Nolan – 3 months

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Since we went to press in August through October, Cause 4 Paws has received donations from the

following generous persons. These donations include items for our yard sales and craft fairs, cat and kitten

food, supplies and monetary donations. You make it possible for us to continue our work to help the

homeless and helpless. We believe our calling is to rescue, rehabilitate and find “forever” homes for

homeless kittens and cats. If we have missed anyone at all for your generous donations, THANK YOU!

Darlene & Dave Agsten Jennifer Howard John & Ann Sawyer

Dee Allen Betty Ann Howell Beth Schroeder

Doris Barnes Audrey Hutchison Nancy Scott

Wayne & Ginny Biggs Heather Isaak Michael Scruggs

Helga Birdsong Roger E. Jarrell Beth Skourtis

Renee Brister Patricia Jurta Melinda Smith

Myrle Burnside Mary Kennelly Jack & Barbara Spadaro

Carolyn Cernea Karen Kovarik Kathleen Stephens

Eileen Cernea Junel Landram Wayne Symonds

Connie Colvin Michelle Layne Wayne G. Tallman

Randy & Ursulina Creel Hannah Lewis Gayle Taylor

Terry DeTroia Mary Kay Livesay Fay Tyler

Fidelity Charitable Alex & Diane MacDonald Melissa Verdel

First Energy Service Company Patricia McCary Barbara Wagner

Louise P. Fletcher Maria Millikin Jim & Patrice Waits

Lee Frame Stefanie Nair Ann Walker

Corey B. Frederick Network for Good Mary Walker

Harper Gallagher Barry & Kathy Padgett Ted & Audrey Wessel

Sharon Gammill Linda Parker Mary White

Marie Gordon Kay Peterson Cliff & Mary Kay Wilks

Bob & Kay Gray Joe & Gail C. Ratliffe Jason & Lisa Wines

Hollis Hansen Dave & Virginia Rowan Ronald Witkowski

Scott Hazen, The Car Doctor Mr. & Mrs. John Rowley Darlene Young

Richard Hissen Mary Ryan Marcia Zagaruyka

Mary Hobson

IN MEMORIAM

❖ In memory of Robert Burnside Myrtle Burnside

❖ In memory of Deckster Sharon Gammill

❖ In memory of Helen Hoover, sister of C4P member Carolyn (CC) Cernea C4P’s Members

❖ In memory of my sister, Helen Hoover Carolyn (CC) Cernea

❖ In memory of my K.C. (momma cat). Love and miss you. Michelle Layne

❖ In memory of Maxwell and Guido, the Best Boys we ever knew! Gail & Joe Ratliffe

❖ In memory of Helen Markart. Alan Clark & Jeanne Little

❖ In memory of Pooh Bear. Charles and Ursulina Creel

❖ In memory of Mrs. Helen Markart Elizabeth Rothrock

❖ In memory of Bill Medley Anne K. Medley

Our sympathy and condolences are extended to the above, but we firmly believe that we shall see

these loved pets, family members and friends again in a better world.

IN HONOR OF

❖ In honor of the kitten named Diamond Deloris J. Quick

❖ In honor of Toby Mary Kennelly

If you have anybody, human or animal, that you wish to honor (living) or memorialize (deceased), please let us

know & accompany your nominees with a minimum donation of $5.00 each; we will list them in “Paw Prints”.

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Cause 4 Paws

Cause 4 Paws is a 501(c)(3) charity recognized under Internal Revenue regulations. Cause 4 Paws is also in compliance with the Virginia Solicitation of Contributions Law, Section 57-49. A copy of our financial statement may be obtained from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Consumer Protection, Office of Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, Virginia 23218; Telephone 800-552-9963 or 804-786-2042

Cause 4 Paws Donation Form

As you probably know, Cause 4 Paws survives on donations and money provided through our fund

raisers. If you would like to donate to Cause 4 Paws, please complete the form below and together with

your check mail it to P.O. Box 301, Locust Grove, VA 22508.

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P.O. Box 301 Locust Grove, VA 22508 (540) 972-4960

President – Dave Agsten Vice President – Darlene Agsten Treasurer – Lois Miller Correspondence Secretary – Marcia King Publicity/Fundraising – Mary Kay Wilks Face book Address: cause4paws Locust Grove VA Email address: cause_4_paws@yahoo.com Website: www.cause4pawslocustgrove.com

Non Profit Org US Postage

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Spotsylvania, VA 22553

Mission: To provide care and comfort for homeless and unwanted animals through use of foster homes, feeding stations, and veterinary care; to find permanent homes for these unfortunates through adoption; and to reduce or eliminate future numbers

of such animals through a neuter and spay program.