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Important message to CatSpan ferals supporters


Dear Supporter,

Thank you, first and foremost for the support you have given CatSpan Ferals Registered Charity (formally Nanoose Bay CatSpan) over the past 28 years.  We feel it is important to let you know how much we appreciate your support.

Secondly, you should know there has been a recent and unfortunate split within CatSpan involving a few members.  It is important to note that the "splinter group", now operating under the name "Nanoose Bay CatSpan Society", is in no way affiliated with us.  

We are currently operating under the name CatSpan Ferals Registered Charity to ensure the two groups are not mistaken for each other.  We have also made every effort to keep our donor list confidential; however, as the splinter group are former volunteers, they may have a copy of our list from previous fundraising initiatives.  

We, the original CatSpan Ferals Registered Charity, plan to carry on with our mandate to help feral cats.  You may continue to donate by cheque (our mailing address remains the same.)  

We sincerely hope you will continue your kind support of us, the CatSpan Ferals Registered Charity.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.  

Thank you,

Barbara McGowan - President - Founding Member since 1996
Heather Henderson - Secretary
Kathy Robinson - Treasurer
Gregg Bolderson - Director
Renate Johnson - Director
Julie Rengers - Director​
Karen Morris - Director
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PLEASE NOTE: Nanoose Bay CatSpan Society is NOT affiliated with us.   
We apologize for any confusion they may cause.

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Success Stories!

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Tina Has a New Home!

CatSpan was asked to trap a cat (Tina) at a campsite by Englishman River Falls. The owner had recently deceased and the neighbour was feeding her. The deceased owner’s daughter was flying in from Fort McMurray to take Tina home with her, so we set traps a few days before her arrival, but Tina refused to go in. Finally, on the day before her flight back home, the neighbour managed to get her in a trap. Tina was checked over by a veterinarian and she flew out to her new home on May12th.   Amazing how well Tina has settled in!​
MORE SUCCESS STORIES! >>
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Catspan ferals in the community

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Thank you Samara!

Thank you to Samara for making and selling earrings and magnets with proceeds going to CatSpan Ferals!

Pictured is Samara and CatSpan Ferals volunteer Kathy receiving the $120!  Samara's goal this year was to donate more proceeds than her similar campaign last year which raised $110.

Way to go, Samara!  CatSpan Ferals thanks you for your generosity.


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Thank you Bosley's North Nanaimo!

In November, we presented the gals at Bosley's North Nanaimo with a certificate of appreciation for all the hard work they do to support us. They work tirelessly to collect cat food and cash donations, hold bake sales for us, invite us to the store to set up our display, help to get our cats adopted...the list goes on and on. Many, many thanks to the staff at Bosley's North Nanaimo!  

​Since then, they also held a food drive for us. As a result, we packed away another 28 kg of wet food and 96 kg of dry!! Our storage unit is looking very happy right now. MORE >>
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Thank you Petmania!

​Thank you to Carol and her staff at Petmania Parksville for their generous support!  Petmania is also a CatSpan Ferals drop-off place for donated books and garage sale items.
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Thank you Dr. Hanna!

​Recently, Directors of CatSpan Registered Charity treated Dr. Hanna from Lighthouse Veterinary Hospital to lunch. We met at the Sandbar Café near the clinic. Dr Hanna was presented with a framed Certificate of Appreciation. On behalf of CatSpan Ferals, Hanna and her staff were thanked for their compassion, empathy, and contribution to the welfare of animals in the Oceanside area. It has been, and continues to be, a pleasure doing business with Hanna and her wonderful staff at Lighthouse Veterinary Hospital.  
​MORE CATSPAN IN THE COMMUNITY >>

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Easy ways to support
CatSpan Ferals

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Amazon.ca Wish List
You can view our Wish List for cat food and other items and have Amazon.ca ship the items directly to us. Donate Food
We predict we’ll be feeding 40 colonies by 2015. You can buy and donate food at most local pet food stores. Look for the CatSpan food donation box. 
Donate Q-Points
When you shop at Quality Foods, ask to have your Q-Points donated / transferred to CatSpan. We use Q-Points to buy items for our fundraising events. 
Thrifty Foods Smile Card
Thrifty Foods donates 5% of what you spend using your Thrifty Foods Smile Card. Email Heather Henderson to receive your card. 
Donate Bottles and Cans
Donate your cans and bottles at the Parksville Bottle & Recycling Depot (make sure you tell them your cans and bottles are for CatSpan Ferals Registered Charity!)
Donate Books
Catspan needs your recent and high quality books, CDs, DVDs and videos.
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MORE WAYS TO HELP >>

What are feral cats?

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A feral cat is a cat who has either never had any contact with humans or her contact with humans has diminished over time. She is fearful of people and survives on her own outdoors.  A feral cat is not likely to ever become a lap cat or enjoy living indoors.
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Thank you!

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We would like to thank Vince from Counter Measures Countertops in Parksville for making Elliot a new cart!  Elliot is a local cat who has cerebellar hypoplasia, which affects his mobility.  This video is Elliot testing out his new cart - not bad for a first try.  For more information on feline cerebellar hypoplasia, please click here.

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