February 2025 News Letter
CCFOA February 2025 Newsletter
Special Announcement
🎉 Official Announcement: Our Merchandise Store is LIVE!
We’re thrilled to officially launch the Carbon County Friends of Animals Online Store! 🛒🐾 Now, you can shop with a purpose and support the cats in our care in a meaningful way.
Every item you purchase from our store helps us provide food, medical care, and a safe haven for the cats who need us most. While we know there are other places to shop, choosing us means choosing to make a difference. Your purchase isn’t just about the product – it’s about compassion, love, and saving lives.
This is more than shopping – it’s joining a mission. Whether it’s a cozy hoodie or a cute mug, every dollar we receive goes directly toward helping our shelter thrive.
❤️ Visit our online store today and be part of something bigger. Together, we can make a difference for these precious animals. More on that below!
Thank you for being a part of the Carbon County Friends of Animals family. Your support means everything!
Welcome to This Month’s Newsletter!
Dear Friends,
Thank you for being part of the Carbon County Friends of Animals family! Your unwavering support helps us care for and find loving homes for countless cats in need.
To our new readers—welcome! We’re thrilled to have you here. Join us in making a difference by supporting our mission through donations, volunteering, or spreading the word.
Stay tuned for exciting updates, events, and ways you can help transform the lives of the cats we care for.
With gratitude,
Carbon County Friends of Animals
🐾 Reminder 🐾
Adoption Process
We do not process adoptions on the same day. To expedite the process, please complete the online adoption form available on our website:
See Our Wonderful Cats !
👉 Adopt a Cat Form
🐱 Cat of the Month: The Three Blind Cats
Featured Cat of the Month: Ralphie , Zoey and Mozart
😺Meet Ralphie, Zoe, and Mozart
😺The three blind cats😺
These three extraordinary cats are truly one of a kind—and all three are blind. Despite their disability, they navigate the world with an astounding grace that leaves everyone in awe. It’s as if God has gifted them with heightened senses and a deeper connection to their surroundings.
🐱 Ralphie and Zoe are ready to find their forever homes, while Mozart will be ready to join a family when his operation is complete in the coming weeks. Watching them move around, you’d never guess they can’t see. They sense your presence, know you’re near, and adapt so effortlessly it’s truly remarkable.
These incredible cats were once stray and abandoned, heartbreaking to think about but thankfully, they found their way to us. Now they’re safe, loved, and ready to share their unique magic with someone who can appreciate just how special they are.
Each of these gentle souls has so much love to give. They’ve already stolen our hearts, and we know they’ll steal yours too. They need adopters who will treasure them for their resilience, their gentle spirits, and their amazing ability to thrive despite the odds.
Could you open your heart and home to Ralphie, Zoe or Mozart— just one or even all three? Just imagine the love and joy they would bring.
📍 Visit us at Carbon County Friends of Animals to meet these special cats. They’re waiting to amaze you and become the companions you’ve been dreaming of.
✨ Monthly Message from the Board
Be a Lifesaver Every Month
At Carbon County Friends of Animals, every cat that walks through our doors has a story—a story of survival, resilience, and hope. With your help, we can write the next chapter for them: one of love, care, and forever homes.
We’re excited to invite you to become part of our Monthly Giving Program—a simple and impactful way to save lives and ensure every cat gets the care they deserve.
Why Monthly Giving?
•It’s Easy: Choose a gift amount that works for you—$5, $10, $20 or more—and it’s automatically donated each month.
•It Makes a Difference:
•$5/month helps feed a hungry cat for a week.
•$10/month helps provide cozy bedding and toys to make their stay comfortable.
•$20/month helps cover vital medical care like vaccinations and spay/neuter surgeries.
•It’s Life-Saving: Your recurring gift ensures that we always have the resources to care for abandoned, stray, and abused cats, no matter what challenges arise.
Your Gift in Action
Take Ralphie, for example. Ralphie is a blind cat who was found wandering alone in a neighborhood. It’s heartbreaking to imagine how he managed to survive—blind, vulnerable, and exposed to the unknown dangers of the outside world.
When Ralphie arrived at our shelter, he was in poor condition, and it was clear he needed immediate care. With your support, we’ve been able to provide him with a safe haven, medical treatment, and the love he deserves. But we can’t help cats like Ralphie without you.
Where would a cat like Ralphie go without us? What would happen to him? It’s because of caring individuals like you that Ralphie has hope and a second chance.
By joining as a monthly donor, you’ll help provide stability to cats like Ralphie, and so many others, giving them the chance to thrive.
How to Join
It’s simple:
1.Visit our website at Donate Now!
2.Select Make a Donation then “Monthly Donation” and choose your gift amount.
•Zeffy Donation Link -No fees for us to use this platform. We get 100% of your donation. Zeffy will ask you to support their platform which is totally optional.
3.Know that you’re making a difference, every single day.
Together, We Can Save Lives
Our goal is to find 2,000 heroes to give just $10/month. Will you join us?
Every dollar, every month, every one of YOU makes a difference. Thank you for being part of our lifesaving mission.
Warm paws and heartfelt thanks,
Carbon County Friends of Animals
– The Board at Carbon County Friends of Animals
Help Wanted!
We are looking for:
1. The Cats Need You: Become a Volunteer Today
At Carbon County Friends of Animals, we rely on our small staff and volunteers to keep our shelter running and provide the best care for our cats. Our staff and Volunteers are the heart of our organization, and their dedication makes everything we do possible. Without them, our mission to help stray and homeless cats in our community simply couldn’t happen.
There are so many ways you can help:
🐾 Cat Enrichment – Spend time playing with and comforting our cats to help them feel safe and loved.
🐾 Daily Duties – Assist with cleaning, feeding, and maintaining the facility to keep it a welcoming space.
🐾 Fundraising – Help us organize events, reach out to supporters, and generate vital resources.
🐾 Back Office Functions – Use your skills to support administrative tasks and keep things running smoothly. General maintenance work or Pick up and deliver our cats to and from vet appointments.
Whether you want to have a set schedule or prefer to come when you have free time, we can work with you to find the right fit. Organizations like ours depend on community involvement and like-minded individuals who share our passion for helping cats.
We don’t have a large budget or a big corporate team—we’re a small nonprofit organization with a big heart. But the bulk of the work that keeps our shelter thriving is done by our small staff and volunteers who care. If you can see the need, please step up.
💌 The kitties are counting on us. Together, we can make a difference.
To learn more about volunteering, visit us at 77 W. 13th St., Jim Thorpe, PA
Thank you for being part of our mission. ❤️
2.Join Our Fundraising Committee!
Are you creative, resourceful, and passionate about making a difference? Do you have a knack for raising money or thinking outside the box? If so, we need YOU on our fundraising committee!
Carbon County Friends of Animals relies entirely on donations and fundraising to care for our cats and give them the best chance at a loving future. We’re looking for motivated individuals who can help us brainstorm and execute new ways to bring in vital funds.
If you’re ready to enhance the lives of our cats and help us continue our mission, reach out today—we can’t wait to work with you!
If you’re interested in making a difference in the lives of our cats, please contact the shelter today. Together, we can help them find loving homes.
🛒 Wishlist Focus of the Month
1.Monthly Recurring Donations
2.Volunteers- Please Help the Kitties !
3. Churo Squeezable Cat Treat or other brands See Wishlist !
🗓️ Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events at Carbon County Friends of Animals!
We have some exciting events coming up to support our shelter and the cats in our care. Here’s a sneak peek:
Happening Now !
Bid on our Online Auction Help our Cats !
Ends February 9 at 8 pm
❤️Support a Great Cause with Our Valentine’s Auction!❤️
Carbon County Friends of Animals is excited to announce our online auction, running now on our Zeffy platform! Just in time for Valentine’s Day, you’ll find eight amazing items to bid on, including:
•A gift certificate for a full-body massage
•A dozen red roses gift certificate
•Six beautifully curated Valentine-themed gift baskets
Every bid you place helps support our mission to care for the abandoned, stray, and feral cats in our community. 100% of the proceeds go directly to the shelter and the cats who call it home.
Ends February 9 at 8pm
All items may be picked up from the shelter between February 10 and February 14. Items not picked up by February 14 will be used in a future basket, raffle, or auction.
Visit our Events page for more details, and click here to go straight to the auction:
Don’t miss your chance to win something special while making a difference for our furry friends. Let the bidding begin!😻
Carbon County Friends of Animals Bingo Prize Sponsorship – Support Our May 4th Bingo!
Dear Friends and Supporters,
Carbon County Friends of Animals is excited to announce our Bingo Fundraiser on May 4, 2025, at the Orioles—and we need your help to make it a success!
To raise funds for our shelter cats, we are asking for sponsorships for our bingo prizes, including Vera Bradley bags and cash prizes. Some of the cash will also be converted into gift cards to offer a variety of fantastic prizes for our players.
In addition to bingo prizes, we are also seeking donations of baskets or basket items to be used for our basket raffle at the event. If you’d like to donate a themed basket or individual items that we can put together into baskets, we would be so grateful! Every contribution helps make our fundraiser even better.
How You Can Help:
🎁 Sponsor a Bingo Prize – We have Vera Bradley bags available for sponsorship. Your name will be recognized at the event as the sponsor of a specific bag.
💰 Contribute to the Cash Prizes – Help us reach our $2,000 goal to fund cash prizes, which will be given out in various amounts. Some of the cash will be converted into gift cards to give winners more options. Contributions can be made in increments of:
🔹 $30
🔹 $40
🔹 $50
🔹 $75
🔹 $100
Your name will be mentioned as the official sponsor of the prize you help fund.
🎀 Donate a Basket or Basket Items – We are also in need of gift baskets and items to create baskets for our raffle. If you’d like to contribute, please let us know!
All sponsorships and donations will be processed through Zeffy, ensuring that 100% of your contribution goes directly to supporting our shelter cats.
Your generosity will be recognized at the event, and your support will help us continue our work caring for abandoned, stray, and abused cats.
📞 Please contact Pam Poeldnurk at 570-413-4543. For any questions.
Thank you for your kindness and support—we couldn’t do this without you!
Warm regards,
Carbon County Friends of Animals
P.S. Even if you can’t attend, sponsoring a bag, contributing to the cash prizes, or donating a basket is a great way to support the shelter. Please share this with friends and family who may be interested in helping!
🎶 80s Bar Bingo
🎉 Join Us for 80’s Bar Bingo! 🎉
📅 When: Starting Thursday, January 23, 2025, and continuing every other Thursday thereafter
Upcoming Dates
-Feb 6
-Feb 20
-Mar 6
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Where: The 80’s Bar
634 E. Patterson Street, Lansford, PA
Get ready for a night of fun, food, and prizes while supporting the cats at Carbon County Friends of Animals!
🎟️ Bingo Cards:
•$4.00 per sheet (3 bingo boards per sheet)
•$10.00 for 3 sheets (9 bingo boards)
✨ Extras:
•Door prize drawing
•50/50 chances
Bring your friends and enjoy the great atmosphere, delicious food, and exciting games – all for a great cause! 🐾
💛 All proceeds directly benefit CCFOA and help us care for the cats who need us most.
Mark your calendar and don’t miss out! 🐱
Happening every other Thursday! Dust off your neon and get ready for a fun night of bingo with an 80s twist.
🌸 Spring Bingo Event
Celebrate the season with a lively spring-themed bingo night.
📸 Easter Pictures with Your Pets or Kids
Create cherished Easter memories with adorable photos of your pets or children.
🐾🍪 BAKE SALE & BASKET RAFFLE – SUPPORT OUR CATS! 🍪🐾
Join Carbon County Friends of Animals for a Bake Sale & Basket Raffle to help the cats in our care! Every sweet treat and raffle ticket purchased goes directly toward providing food, shelter, and medical care for our feline friends.
📅 Date: March 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Carbon Plaza Shopping Center
1241 Blakeslee Blvd, Lehighton, PA 18235
🎟️ Basket Raffle Tickets:
💛 $10 for 1 Sheet (24 Tickets)
💜 $20 for 3 Sheets (72 Tickets)
🍪 We Need Your Help! 🍪
We are accepting donations of baked goods and Chinese auction baskets or basket items for this event! If you’d like to contribute, please reach out—we’d be so grateful for your support!
🐱 Why This Matters:
Our shelter relies on fundraising an in d donations to continue our mission of caring for abandoned, stray, and abused cats. Events like this help us provide them with food, medical care, and a safe space until they find their forever homes.
📞 To donate baked goods or basket items, please contact Pam Poeldnurk at 570-413-4543.
Even if you can’t donate, please share this post and invite your friends and family to stop by. Every purchase makes a difference in the lives of our shelter cats! 🐾💜
🎉 Join Us for a Fun-Filled Fundraiser at Radical Wine Company! 🍷🐾
Carbon County Friends of Animals is teaming up with Radical Wine Company for an exciting event to support our shelter cats! Mark your calendars:
📅 Sunday, August 10, 2025
⏰ 12 PM – 4 PM
📍 Radical Wine Company
511 Mahoning Dr E, Lehighton, PA
What to Expect:
✨ Enjoy wine, beer, slushies, and cocktails—Radical Wine will generously donate $1 to CCFOA for every beverage purchased!
🎶 A DJ will be spinning great tunes to set the vibe!
🍔 Delicious food available for purchase to keep you fueled while having fun!
🎟️ Raffle and Door Prizes for added excitement!
Wish List Donations = Door Prize Entry!
Bring any of the following items to be entered for a chance to win a door prize:
🧴 Laundry detergent
🧹 Cleaning supplies (bleach, etc.)
🧼 Lysol spray
🧻 Paper towels
🐾 Canned cat food
Any item from our wish list will do
All proceeds go directly to supporting the care of animals in need in Carbon County.
Don’t miss this paw-some event—come out, have fun, and help us make a difference!
While you can’t mark your calendars just yet, stay tuned! We’ll be announcing specific dates soon. Be sure to check back on our website and to follow us on Facebook for all the latest updates.
Thank you for your continued support—it makes all the difference for our feline friends!
🛍️ CCFOA Official Store
Welcome to the Carbon County Friends of Animals Merchandise Store!
Every item you purchase here directly supports the care and welfare of the cats at our shelter. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on the generosity of supporters like you to provide food, medical care, and a safe, loving environment for abandoned, stray, and abused cats in our community.
Every dollar we earn from your purchase goes toward ensuring our cats receive the attention, love, and resources they need to thrive while they wait for their forever homes. By shopping our store, you’re not just getting amazing merchandise—you’re making a difference in the lives of countless cats who need your help.
Thank you for your support! Together, we can give these cats the second chances they deserve.
Click To Shop Our Store
Ways to Donate to CCFOA
1.Save Your Register Receipts
•Jim Thorpe Market & Redner’s Market donate a percentage of sales to us. (Sign up required for Redner’s.)
2.Online Recurring Monthly Donations
•Zeffy Donation Link -No fees for us to use this platform. We get 100% of your donation. Zeffy will ask you to support their platform which is totally optional.
3.Mail Donations:
•Carbon County Friends of Animals
•77 W 13th St, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
•Amazon Wishlist – click Link below
•Chewy Wishlist (choose CCFOA as your rescue)or click Link below
Join Our Facebook Group!
Calling all Carbon County Friends of Animals supporters! We’re excited to invite you to join our official Facebook Group, a community for cat lovers, past adopters, and friends of the shelter.
In the group, you’ll find heartwarming stories from past adopters, updates on cats available for adoption, event announcements, and all things cat-related. If you’ve adopted from us, we’d love for you to share your story and how your furry family member has changed your life.
Let’s come together to celebrate our love for cats and continue to support the work of our shelter. Join today and be part of the conversation!
🌟 Connect With Us
Find us on social media or explore more donation options here:
👉 CCFOA Linktree
Thank you for your continued support. Our cats depend on you!
Carbon County Friends of Animals
77 West 13th Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Questions? Email us:
ccfoa.shelter@gmail.com
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