www.catdepot.org
Sarasota, Fla. – (September 22, 2015) – Cat Depot will join the Remember Me Thursday® Awareness Movement on Thursday, September 24th at 1:00 p.m. with a candle lighting ceremony and blessing by Rabbi Barbara Aiello. Location: Cat Depot, 2542 17th Street, Sarasota, Fla. Rabbi Barbara is the first woman and first non-orthodox rabbi in Italy. She divides her time between Sinagoga Ner Tamid del Sud in Calabria and Kobernick House and Anchin Pavilion in Sarasota, Florida.
Candles, lit on the exact same day across the world, honor the millions of pets who lose their lives without the benefit of a loving home and shine a light on the millions of healthy pets who are still awaiting adoption. The Remember Me Thursday® global awareness campaign encourages individuals to light a candle this day (literally or virtually) and to opt to adopt, reducing the millions of orphan pets euthanized each year.
Virtual candle lighting: http://www.animalcenter.org/events/remember-me-thursday/gallery-sign-up
Donations can be made in memory of or in tribute of a shelter animal or loved one at www.catdepot.org.
“Millions of beautiful, adoptable pets will lose their lives in 2015,” states Mike Arms, President and CEO of Helen Woodward Animal Center. “We all come from different countries, cultures, backgrounds, but together, we can raise our voices and share one life-saving message and literally save millions of pets on this one day.”
- Only 30% of pets in US households come from rescue facilities.
Source: The Humane Society of the United States 2013
- Each year, over 3.4 million orphan shelter pets lose their lives without finding their forever home.
Source: The Humane Society of the United States 2013
Cat Depot, a nonprofit, 501(c)3 no-kill, free-roaming facility, is recognized for its progressive design and commitment to helping homeless, abandoned and injured animals. Open seven days a week, Cat Depot’s mission is to save lives, find loving homes, and provide the resources and education to improve the destiny of homeless cats.
Cat Depot supports more than 130 cats and kittens on any given day. Shop in our Cat Depot Supply and Gift Store specializing in top name brand wet and dry cat food, litter and calming products, and unique cards and gifts. Open Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Handicap accessible. Cat Depot is located at 2542 17th Street, Sarasota, Fla. 34234. For more information, go to www.catdepot.org, or call 941.366.2404.
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Lynn Rasys
Director of Communications and Development
2542 17th Street
Sarasota, FL 34234
Phone: (941) 366.2404
