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The New
York City Feral Cat Initiative, a program of the Mayor's
Alliance for NYC's Animals, presents Kitten Palooza!
Kitten Palooza!
Socializing Feral Kittens Part I:
10 Weeks & Under
Sunday May 17, 2009
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
ASPCA, 424 East 92nd Street (between 1st
and York Avenues), 5th Floor, Manhattan
Kitten Palooza! is a three-part series
of workshops on working with kittens as part of Trap-Neuter-Return
(TNR) projects. In this first of the three workshops, learn
the techniques, tips, and tricks used to socialize young feral
kittens into adoptable pets. Includes a screening of the Urban
Cat League DVD Tough Love: Socializing Feral Kittens
and kitten trapping techniques. Note: Attendees must be willing
to attend a hands-on mentoring session with a foster home
in the weeks or months following the workshop.
Instructors:
Mike Phillips, Licensed Veterinary Technician, Urban
Cat League; and Valerie Sicignano, NYC Feral Cat Initiative
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Palooza!
Socializing Feral Kittens Part II:
3 Months & Older
Sunday May 17, 2009
2:00–4:00 p.m.
ASPCA, 424 East 92nd Street (between 1st
and York Avenues), 5th Floor, Manhattan
Kitten Palooza! is a three-part series
of workshops on working with kittens as part of Trap-Neuter-Return
(TNR) projects. Feral kittens older than 10 weeks pose special
challenges to those attempting to socialize (tame) them for
adoption into an indoor home. These challenges vary by age
and individual disposition. Come learn the special techniques
used to socialize older feral kittens in this second workshop
in the series. Includes a screening of the Urban Cat League
DVD Tough Love: Socializing Feral Kittens. Note: Attendees must be willing to attend a hands-on mentoring session
with a foster home in the weeks or months following the workshop.
Instructors:
Mike Phillips, Licensed Veterinary Technician, Urban
Cat League; Nancy Alusik, KittyKind;
and Valerie Sicignano, NYC Feral Cat Initiative
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Palooza!
Bottle Babies:
Proper Care of Orphaned Kittens
Thursday June 18, 2009
6:30–8:30 p.m.
ASPCA, 424 East 92nd Street (between 1st
and York Avenues), 5th Floor, Manhattan
Kitten Palooza! is a three-part series
of workshops on working with kittens as part of Trap-Neuter-Return
(TNR) projects. In this final of the three workshops, learn
the skills needed to successfully bottle-feed and care for
orphaned kittens. The workshop will cover which equipment and formula get the best results, bottle-feeding technique,
and all stages of kitten care. Note: Attendees must be willing
to attend a hands-on mentoring session with a foster home
in the weeks or months following the workshop.
Instructors:
Dr. Tina Waltke, Manhattan
Cat Specialists; and Valerie Sicignano, NYC Feral Cat Initiative
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Registration
There is no fee to attend the Kitten Palooza!
workshops, but advance registration is required. Registration for
the May 17 workshops opens on April 1, and registration for the
June 18 workshop opens May 1. To request a spot, send an e-mail
with your first and last name, organization (if applicable), and
the name/date of the workshop in the subject line, to events@NYCFeralCat.org.
Only those who are awarded a spot will receive a reply. If you do
not receive a reply, it means that all spots are filled. A limited
number of spots are available. Spots are non-transferable —
if you need to cancel, you can not give your spot away, it will
go to the next person on the list.
Maps & Directions
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More Information
E-mail: events@NYCFeralCat.org
Web: www.NYCFeralCat.org
NYC Eartips E-Newsletter:
www.NYCFeralCat.org/newsletter
Facebook: apps.facebook.com/causes/216067
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