SCRAPS Moose Jaw is calling for pet submissions for their annual calendar; deadline for submissions is August 13th.
The highly popular annual calendar features photos of local pets submitted by their pet guardian.
The cost is $10 per submission with pet guardians allowed to submit more than one photo if they chose with each photo costing an additional $10 per submission.
“The SCRAPS calendar is one of our many fundraisers that we do throughout the year to raise money for our TNR program which helps save cats beyond the ones that we rescue,” SCRAPS calendar committee member Anne Marciszyn said. “We work towards reducing populations of homeless animals which is critical in the big picture of helping. It is one of just the many ways we care for homeless cats and work towards making a bigger difference.”
SCRAPS utilizes a philosophy of not euthanizing cats but rather they work towards providing the cats with the best life possible while at the same time controlling the feral cat population through capturing, spaying and neutering feral cats and then releasing them back to where they were initially caught.
Food and veterinarian care as needed is provided for the feral felines that SCRAPS traps and releases.
Feral cats which can be domesticated and taken from their feral (wild) existence are after a period of transition offered for adoption.
“You can save one but we work towards helping generations,” she said.
Doing SCRAPS' work takes money and the group actively fundraises to help out Moose Jaw’s feral feline population. They receive no City of Moose Jaw funding for their work — it is by fundraising and donation only.
“SCRAPS works hard continually to raise funds for our organization that does vital work in our community. We are a non-for profit organization who runs entirely by dedicated volunteers,” she said, adding “All funds raised comes from donations and our loyal and generous business supporters.
“Our calendar is an annual fundraiser and this year we are calling for superstars! Send in a photo of any pet we welcome horses, gerbils, fish tanks, your pet cow, snake whatever is dear to your heart. Cost is $10 per submission of photo. If you have a group photo of all your pets $10 per picture,” Marciszyn said.
“Pet guardians can submit as many photos as they wish. We welcome each one. The cost is $10 per photo.”
The calendar is not restricted to just photos of cats and over the years it has also featured photos of horses, birds, dogs and others. Some pet owners have submitted photos as a tribute to their loyal and loved pets who have passed away.
“Pet guardians are asked to submit quality photos to our calendar if you have any amazing shots send them our way.”
Putting the annual calendar together is a lot of work and it takes the calendar committee to not only lay it out but also to advertise and distribute it.
“The calendar project is the hard work of our dedicated calendar committee who do a tremendous job putting the calendar together. Work has already begun and we're hoping to have the calendars ready for sale at the end of October. Deadline for a photo submissions of your superstar is August 13,” Marciszyn said.
Marciszyn said she would like to thank the local people and businesses who over the past decade have helped out SCRAPS and made a difference in the lives of the city’s feral feline population.
“Thanks everyone for their support with all our events as we strive for a 10th year in a row to make a difference and humanely managing populations of homeless cats in our community. Please Support our TNR program and remember the importance of spaying and neutering your pets,” she said.
For further information or to submit your photo(s) contact SCRAPS calendar committee at SCRAPScalendar2022@gmail.com or by stopping in at their 9 Lives Boutique (presently open on Fridays and Saturdays) located in the Town 'n' Country Mall.
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