Dear Friends of Euclid Beach Feral Cat Project

Dear Friends of Euclid Beach Feral Cats

 

Since 2009 Euclid Beach Feral Cat Project (which includes Wildwood Marina, the Euclid Beach Mobile Park Homes, the state park pier and Euclid Beach Villa Apartments) has worked tirelessly to help sick, old and unaltered feral cats. Our primary focus is the historic Euclid Beach area where unwanted cats and kittens are routinely dumped and left to fend for themselves. Like every other spring, this past spring was kitten season, when people dump pregnant cats on the beach. These terrified cats then hide until their babies are born, bringing into the world countless more cats doomed to a life of hardship and loneliness.

Not only do these cats and kittens suffer from parasites and upper respiratory infections, they also suffer greatly from wounds due to fighting, encounters with cars and acts of cruelty. Also, these cats suffer from something far less tangible; namely, the loneliness of never knowing a gentle touch.

Overpopulation is a constant challenge, and we work day and night to keep the four colonies at Euclid Beach under control. Thanks to our efforts, and your support, we have a resident population of approximately 129 now-healthy feral cats. As part of our trap, neuter and release program we work with the Cleveland Animal Protective League (APL) to find loving forever homes for cats and kittens sufficiently friendly to become household companions, rather than returning them to an environment where they lack the skills to thrive—or even survive—and may become victims of abuse. Feral old cats and cats with health issues are surrendered to the APL. 

How You Can Help:  In 2010 we were able to help more than 322 cats and kittens (up 407% from 2009).  Already in 2011 we have helped over 117 cats and kittens: TNR 22, 17 kittens and 43 friendly adult cats were taken to the APL for adoption. Sadly, 35 feral sick, Injured and old cats that could not make it through a Cleveland winter where also surrendered to the APL...

The cost of caring for these cats is huge, and includes daily feeding, providing adequate shelter and medical care. . Unfortunately, we are once again low on funds and need additional donations to continue our work. As an all-volunteer not-for-profit organization that receives no county funding, our work depends entirely on the generous and compassionate support of people like you. Our gratitude to the more than 150 individuals who support our efforts is truly heartfelt.

Together, we can help to end over-population and suffering in Euclid Beach and in other North Collinwood neighborhoods. Your caring is a powerful symbol of love, respect and mercy.

Thank you for caring,

Ginger Hannah                    Brian Licht

Please make checks payable to Northeast Shores Development Corporation, a 501(c)(3)  non-profit organization which acts as fiscal agent for the Euclid Beach Feral Cat Project. Please write EBFCP on the memo line of your check and mail it to 317 East 156th Street, Cleveland, OH 44110. All donations are tax deductible.