Caring for Creatures Blog

Guinness Getting Ready!

2012-01-26T18:24:00.001-05:00

Guinness has a blond girlfriend on order from SC. She is due to arrive this Saturday. He is all excited and getting ready. He has his best flannel sheets ready to go, a smoking jacket on hand (just in case!) and special speakers in place to pipe some "mood" music into his pen. Did I mention he's excited?

Happy Hound!

2012-01-24T20:51:00.002-05:00

Meet Rook, CFC's newest, freshest faced hound. No one is a stranger to this super friendly fellow. He has a special hidden pocket where he stores up energy, kisses and a non-stop mechanism to keep his tail at maximum whirling capacity. Hurry on by and be one of the first to experience our Rook.

Best Friends- Angus and Chico

2012-01-12T18:57:00.003-05:00

Feeding Time and What Everyone's Thinking

2012-01-11T22:01:00.003-05:00

"Can't wait to see what Mary and Team have whipped up for lunch today. Salmon on wooden plank," whispered the grey tabby. "No! " "Don't be silly we all know that's on the Thursday menu. Today is the good tuna in the skinny can." " Yep, that's right," pipes in the tuxedo kitty. "Today, it's my turn to lick up all the juice. No one saw the huge fur deposit I made in the cat tree so they are thinking, I have been the perfect resident. I get first dibs. " "You over there! Yes, the new orange kitty in our room. As a rookie, it's your job to tie bibs around our necks so when the cart comes in, we're ready to EAT!" "Whoa!! Here it comes," alerts the buff colored cat with the big belly. "I'm getting it all!" All trot to the door as the cart gently makes its most anticipated appearance of the day. All is well in Room L1.

This is what it's all about!

2011-11-03T22:32:00.003-04:00

It can't get any better than this. Bliss (lt) home at last with her new best buddy, Toby. Her travel took her through 2 states to find the perfect match and by the looks of things, the effort made was more than worthwhile.

Poor, Poor Jake

2011-10-25T16:53:00.002-04:00

Times are rough and tough for poor Jake. He certainly looks like a homeless kitty to me. Maybe we can get someone to sponsor him? I mean he has erected a cardboard house using discarded suppies. Next thing you know, he will be sneaking into the T&E building, grabbing stacks of newspaper and burning them just to stay warm. I think I can hear him rubbing his furry little paws together even as I type. Did I mention, poor Jake?

Riddle of the Day

2011-10-19T14:37:00.002-04:00

What's black and white and wishes to be pet all over?? If you answered Ashton and Dani, then you win the prize. Prize, you ask? Why yes! You have now won an exclusive opportunity to meet this dynamic pair who pride themselves on holding down the new towels waiting for distribution in the cat trees. Hurry on by, because as you can see, these furry felines are definately in a big RUSH.....no really....and you'll not wish to miss meeting them.

Keeper of the Special Kitty Treats

2011-10-19T14:24:00.003-04:00

Here at the Scratching Post, not only do I do an amazing job balancing on this holiday tin, BUT I am also in charge of distributing what's inside. Special cat treats reside inside and when I am feeling particularly benevolent, I gingerly lift off the lid and share the yummy delights with my roommates. If you look closely...or maybe you don't need to...you'll see I MIGHT have a few extra pounds on me, but I SWEAR it's not because I am treating the tin as a self serve eatery just for me! But don't take my word for it. Come on by today and see first hand, the fine work and daily miracles I make happen all the time. Zico.

Tiny Things in Great Packages!

2011-09-03T21:50:00.002-04:00

Caregiver Ashley has found all kinds of "goodies" in the food bowls when tidying up the cat rooms...the bowls might have extra fur tufts, bloated pieces of what was once dry food or maybe even an insect or two! Imagine her surprise and delight when she found BamBam all curled up and napping in one of these bowls! A very new arrival at CFC, Bam Bam and her extended family from the Flintstone's group, are making themselves comfortable here on Campus. Come on by today and see why we think tiny packages are the best!!

I Think I Can!

2011-08-20T16:41:00.003-04:00

I think I can. I think I can. It was hot and Randy thought he could!! After gingering testing, inspecting and giving a thorough sniff-over, mighty Randy finally took the plunge....into his backyard pool. With Diva, his girlfriend and housemate closely keeping an eye on her man, she quietly beamed from the sidelines as her man took center stage and was awarded a ribbon for extreme bravery! Just one of many training steps Randy is taking to get into "shape" for the October Walk-a-Thon Fundraiser,
Randy has his sights on raking in the big sponsorship bucks. Already, the competition is heating up with Millie and Leon strategizing and vieing for top sponsor dog. More from the competition later on..stayed tuned!

Puppies and More Puppies!

2011-06-27T19:29:00.003-04:00

Oops!! Someone didn't get the email to wear their tan and white jacket for the photo op! No worries for super volunteer, George Tyler as he is already spoken for and has a home. Now for the other cutie-pies, they dressed appropriately for the camera lady and are actively interviewing for a new home. Sweet, cuddly and extremely playful, mom is a tree walking hound and dad is reported to be a low rising beagle. With ONLY six to select from, come on out and get your pick of the litter! Again...George is not available! LOL.

Laundry Room Floor at Scratching Post

2011-05-03T16:21:00.002-04:00

The floor in the Scratching Post is able to finally bask in the glow of daylight. Normally covered with a mountain of dirty towels and it's view totally obscured, the floor can hardly believe it's good fortune. I thought I heard it gasp, "Wow, someone is actually walking on me and not just stacking the dirty -nasties on me. Ah..the feel of footprints on me, is simply too much to bear." A diligent team of CFC caretakers and volunteers brought such joy to the floor. Let's hope the floor can count on more "sunny" days to follow.

And Then There Were Five!!

2011-03-10T18:37:00.004-05:00

Calliope has been working on a top secret project for the last several weeks. At long last, she revealed to all of us exactly WHAT she has been so diligently focusing on. Can you say FIVE kittens?? Delivered beginning of March, Calliope is busy tending to her multi-colored little furries in the Observation Room. Welcoming of visitors, Calliope has been a super mom as she dotes on her wee ones. Start thinking about which of the five little ones might be perfect for you!

Page 'N Kitties

2010-12-01T08:45:00.002-05:00

Taking a break from the crazy office scene, Community Outreach Coordinator, Page Davis held an important meeting with clients, Suede (left) and Quinn (right). Topics at the round table meeting included having to share catnip mice with some newer arrivals, reserving the sunniest spot on their patio during peak hours and increasing the number of belly rubs they get each day. By the looks of things, the meeting went well and an agreement was struck!

Elroy's 3 Step Recover Program

2010-08-23T08:41:00.002-04:00

Found wandering and neglected, this old gentleman beagle really lucked out in finding a soft spot to rest my weary bones and broken body. CFC has given me a new lease on life but I really need your help to completely restore my body to working condition. Mary and Team at CFC have scheduled a round of medical procedures so I can be at my best. The first round involves blood work & x-rays. Round two is dental work and round three is heartworm treatment. When we are finished putting me back together, I could easily have a total vet bill of 1,000!! I am worried about where the money will come from so I decided to create a chipin. Please donate if you can by going to the CFC main page. Every little bit helps... $1, $10, $110, etc and it all adds up. Spread the word and help get this old albeit terrific beagle back on the fast track!!

Cat Furniture Going away for Spa Time!

2010-08-21T10:34:00.003-04:00

With over 100 cats scratching, relaxing, kneeding, etc on these cat pedestals every day, it was time for them to take a much needed break and go away for some R & R. With pedestal designers Cheryl and Craig McGruder at the wheel of their truck, the furniture was taken off site to be revitalized. Some pedestals barely had carpet coverage as the "gorilla" glue had failed them while others had noticeable shredding and gaping holes. As the trailer pulled away, the pedestals were almost giddy with excitement as they knew they would be returning soon enough even better than before and ready for action!!

Danica Celebrates the Holiday Weekend!

2010-07-03T14:26:00.003-04:00

Danica has a lot to celebrate this holiday weekend. Found wandering down a family's driveway two weeks ago, Danica hit the jackpot when her new dad, Paul, arrived today to bring her on home. The happy couple will reside in Charlottesville.

Hank and Gracie Go Home!

2010-06-13T13:57:00.002-04:00

Residents Hank (left) and Gracie (far right) were all tail wags and super size smiles when their new mom, Sarah Andrew of Charlottesville came by to take them home mid June. Both longer term residents of our sanctuary, the dynamic duo could harldy believe that at last it was their turn to fulfill their destiny as a valued member of a family. Paw wave farewell!

Open House This Saturday!

2010-05-04T08:42:00.002-04:00

Stop by on Saturday and meet our great dogs and cats! We will also be dedicating our new structure. Hope to see everyone there!

Paw Wave Farewell

2010-04-12T21:29:00.005-04:00

Stephani Pendleton joined our staff at CFC October of 2008. After a year and a half of tending to every whim and need of our furry residents , Stephani has decided to pack her bags and head to the big city lights of Atlanta. A valued employee, Stephani could always be counted on to add just the right amount of humor and fun to her work group. While she admits she will miss her human friends at the sanctuary, in true Stephani style, she admits she MIGHT miss some of the pets more. LOL. We wish her the best and may her trails always have tufts of fur and paw prints.

Spring Thaw Matching Gift Challenge

2010-04-09T09:19:00.002-04:00

We are lucky enough to have a patron that will match donations through the end of April up to $5000! To find out more about how the money will be used and details of how you can contribute, go to http://caringforcreatures.com/springthaw.html and read the letter written by two of our animals, Damian and Krystle.

Project: Pet Adoption Event

2010-04-04T15:04:00.003-04:00

Come meet some of our wonderful animals! We will be participating in Project: Pet at the Best Western in Zion Crossroads on 4/10 from 10-2. We hope to see you there!

Barn Raising

2010-03-19T19:00:00.004-04:00

We could not have asked for a better day or a better turnout of helpers. With a strong team of Barton Malow workers building the foundation for our new "barn" and energized volunteers stepping in to lend a helping hand, CFC dogs Watson and Sweet Pea carefully watched in awe as their new home slowly rose from the ground. Volunteers Emily, Craig and Cheryl worked like "dogs" today to do their part in this rebuilding effort. Much work lies ahead of us so feel free to come on out and pitch in tomorrow. The hammering and sawing party begins at 9am. Hope to see you there.

Hectic Day @ The Post

2010-03-02T20:28:00.003-05:00

Think it's easy being a furry feline at CFC? Not really! Competition is tough to find the perfect perch on kitty trees and stepping stools and preening for visitors, well it can be down right exhausting. We somehow manage to get by day to day with a little help from Mary and Team and eagerly await a visit from YOU!

And Then There Were 4!

2010-02-24T12:44:00.002-05:00

Fiona was a busy lady working through the night. Last Friday morning, our staff arrived at the Scratching Post to see what darling babies sweet Fiona had brought to us. This sleek mama with her tri colored jacket is "accepting" applications for her whole family to move into their new homes this spring. Stop by today and check out these great felines!

Beau & Bonnie Ready 4U!

2010-02-15T15:31:00.002-05:00

With the heavy snows destroying our carport kennel area, Mary and Team have been feverishly working away to find creative, new homes for many dogs. While Beau and Bonnie are in their normal pen enjoying the snowy weather, we encourage you to come on out and see how many other dogs you can find "working" in new areas of the sanctuary. Cabin fever is starting to set in for some of our residents so feel to come on by and lend a helping paw!

Volunteer Orientation

2010-02-12T10:48:00.001-05:00

Please join us for a New Volunteer Orientation at the Sanctuary on Saturday, February 13.

11:00 to 1:00
(The focus of this session will be dog-volunteer opportunities.)

1:00 to 3:00
(The focus of this session will be
cat- volunteer opportunities.)

YOU ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS OR JUST ONE OF THE SESSIONS.

For more information, please call us at 434-824-2404

Adoption Event

2010-01-22T15:03:00.002-05:00

Stop by Happy Tails at Lake Monticello tomorrow (1/23) from 11-2 and meet Brock, a 2-year-old sweetheart! You can also learn more about our sanctuary and how you can help. See you there!

New Blue Helper

2010-01-19T21:27:00.002-05:00

Our main office has recently added a new face and a bit more fur (as though we did not already have enough) to the office environment! Stop by today and meet Blue, a stunning and ever so manly American Staffordshire Terrier who will surely catch your eye and then steal your heart. Blue accepted the position of official meeter/greeter last Tuesday and eagerly awaits your arrival.

The Animal Rescue Site needs your help!

2010-01-09T09:29:00.001-05:00

The Animal Rescue Site is having trouble getting enough people to click on it daily so they can meet their quota of getting FREE FOOD donated every day to abused and neglected animals. It takes less than one minute to go to their site and click on the purple box 'fund food for animals for free'. It doesn't cost a thing. Their corporate sponsors/advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate food to abandoned/neglected animals in exchange for advertising. Here's the web site - please pass it along to people you know. http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/

Come volunteer with us!

2010-01-07T13:48:00.002-05:00

Are you looking for a way to make a difference in the new year? We have volunteer opportunities in the areas of animal care, grounds, administrative, and fundraising. If you have the time, we have the perfect task for you!

For more information, please visit http://www.caringforcreatures.com/volunteeropps.htm?p=help

Happy New Year!

2010-01-05T13:35:00.000-05:00

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to launch our new blog! The blog will be another way to get information on volunteer opportunities, pictures from our events, and ways you can help Caring for Creatures care for our wonderful dogs and cats. Please visit our blog regularly!