Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society

NEWS/EVENTS

We are seeking a part time Executive Director
The most qualified candidate will be an accomplished manager and fundraiser with an entrepreneurial spirit. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is ultimately responsible for all operations of the organization. The Executive Director is responsible for leading the organization to fulfill and achieve its mission, strategy, goals and objectives. Click here to download the entire job description (Word Doc)

- - - - - - - - - - - -

Whiskers and Tails Lecture Series
The next MRFRS lecture is July 21st! Don't miss it!
Starts at 6pm
Newburyport Public Library
94 State St., Newburyport, MA

This MRFRS-sponsored community lecture series brings you local experts who will introduce you to their field of study, answer your questions and broaden your understanding of the animal world around you.

FRISKY FELINES, SCAREDY CATS & CRANKY KITTIES: Keeping the Peace in Multi-Cat Households
Dr. Kathryn Wrubel - Feline behavior specialist

Whether you have 2 cats or 10 cats, this lecture will go over the basics of what you need to know about cat behavior and managing multi-cat households. Beginning with introducing a new cat, and covering issues that can develop down the line such as house soiling, intercat aggression, territorial marking, furniture scratching, and redirected aggression, this lecture will cover a myriad of feline behavior issues and tips will be provided on resolving them. Background measures such as enrichment and exercise will also be discussed. Understanding feline behavior and the origins and treatment measures for issues that can arise in multi-cat households can help you to ensure that your cats? needs are met and to create a peaceful and happy co-existance between your furry feline companions.

Dr. Kathryn Wrubel, a feline behavior specialist, holds a B.S. in behavioral psychology and a Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience. She completed postdoctoral studies at the Tufts Animal Behavior Clinic. Dr. Wrubel provides animal behavior consults for InTown Veterinary Group at Essex County Veterinary Referral Hospital, Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital, and Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital.

Lectures are FREE but seating is limited. To RSVP email podcast@mrfrs.org or call 978-462-0760. (map)

- - - - - - - - - - - -

Yankee Homecoming Parade
August 2nd
Newburyport, MA
Look for the Catmobile!

- - - - - - - - - - - -

Spring Yard Sale
September 12th
MRFRS Headquarters
63 Elm Street
Salisbury, Ma
9am - 2pm (map)

- - - - - - - - - - - -

MRFRS Adopt-a-thon
September 26th
MRFRS Headquarters
63 Elm Street
Salisbury, MA
11am - 4pm (map)

- - - - - - - - - - - -

MRFRS's Annual FurBall Auction and Fundraiser
October 17th
Newburyport City Hall
60 Pleasant St
Newburyport, MA (map)

- - - - - - - - - - - -

Adoptive and Foster Homes Needed Challenge - URGENT!!
Note from Liz Pease, Director of Operations - 10/16/08

- - - - - - - - - - - -

The Shaws Receipts Program Has Changed
We are no longer collecting receipts. You can sign up to have your purchases still raise money for the MRFRS by going to shaws.com/neighborhoodrewards and use your Shaw's card number and add our rewards # 49001018457. 1% of sales made by you Tuesday-Thursday will automatically be credited to our account and sent to MRFRS quarterly. This site will also track the amount of money you have raised for MRFRS. For more information call 1-877-932-7948.

- - - - - - - - - - - -

MRFRS's Catmobile
The MRFRS's Catmobile is offering low cost spay/neuter services for cats owned by individuals and shelters. The Catmobile will operate Monday-Friday. For $75 we will spay/neuter, rabies vaccinate, give FVRCP vaccines, deworm and treat the cat for fleas. Make your reservation today!

Help end cat overpopulation—spread the word about the Catmobile's low-cost spay/neuter program by posting this flyer everywhere! Download Flyer (PDF - 1.2MB)

- - - - - - - - - - - -

We Need Foster Homes
We need foster homes for kittens and adult cats! Click here for more info (PDF download) and then fill out a volunteer application to get started as an MRFRS foster home!

- - - - - - - - - - - -

Support MRFRS While You Do Your Shopping!
Sign up today at igive, and a percentage of your online purchases at over 600 retailers, including Lands' End, Staples, and Drs. Foster & Smith, will be donated directly to MRFRS!
SHOP TODAY at www.igive.com!

- - - - - - - - - - - -

MRFRS Receives A Grant
MRFRS receives a grant to fund our Sunday spay/neuter clinics for feral cats from the Massachusetts Animal Coalition Spay/Neuter License Plate Program.

- - - - - - - - - - - -