Get Ready for the Fall/Winter Holiday Season While Helping Local Pets!

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 p.m., Friday, September 16 through 9 p.m., Sunday, September 18 at www.myminiauction.com/kittyconnection.

“It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year again, but the fall and winter holidays are already on the horizon. Our upcoming online auction is a chance to shop for holiday items and gifts while helping local pets in need,” said Kitty Connection President Marie Mazzeo. “As always, the proceeds from this auction will enable Kitty Connection’s volunteers to care for many cats, kittens, dogs and other pets in need until they find forever homes.”

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.

Bidding guidelines and policies for the September 16-18 event are posted on the auction website, and items available for bid will be listed at the auction start time (4 p.m., Friday, September 16). For more information about this auction, or to learn about volunteer opportunities helping with future Kitty Connection fundraising auctions, please contact nancy@kittyconnection.net.

To learn more about Kitty Connection and pets available for adoption, visit: www.kittyconnection.net.