Help local pets and shop for your Valentine

Kitty Connection, an all-volunteer non-profit dedicated to rescuing and finding safe, loving homes for local cats and dogs, will hold an Online Silent Auction from 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 28 through 9:00 p.m., Sunday, January 30 at www.myminiauction.com/kittyconnection.

“With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this online auction is a wonderful opportunity to help out pets in need while finding something unique for that special someone in your life – or maybe a treat for yourself!” said Kitty Connection President Marie Mazzeo. “Our 2021 auctions raised over $7,000 – funds we are using to care and find forever homes for the many animals we rescue and foster. The number of homeless, abandoned, abused and unwanted pets in our community remains a challenge and we’re hoping people will open their hearts to help meet those needs through this Valentine’s Day auction.”

Kitty Connection volunteers rescued over 700 cats and several dogs last year, many in need of surgeries and other major medical care. The organization provides critical high-cost medical care, including surgeries, for 30 to 50 cats annually, as well as funds for low-cost medical care to 30 to 50 adopters following adoption of their pets. Volunteers provide foster homes for animals until they are adopted, and Kitty Connection ensures that pets are spayed/neutered, tested for common illnesses, and vaccinated before they go to their new homes.

In addition, Kitty Connection runs a low-cost spay/neuter program for pet owners in need and provides education and outreach in the community about the importance of responsible pet ownership. Kitty Connection anticipates restarting its feral cat trap/neuter/return program when it’s safe for volunteers, after the pandemic subsides.

The January 28-30 online event includes Valentine’s Day-themed basket and many other items which will appear on the auction website with bidding guidelines and policies at the auction start time (4:00 p.m., Friday, January 28).  Please direct any questions to nancy@kittyconnection.net. To learn more about Kitty Connection and pets available for adoption, visit: www.kittyconnection.net.