Branford Compassion Club Blog

Our Incredible "Cat Gym"!

2012-02-21T22:24:00.000-05:00

Check out a great article about our incredible new "cat gym," made possible with help from the fantastic store The Vertical Cat. Be sure to also join us NEXT SATURDAY, February 25th, from 11am-3pm at 2037 Foxon Road in North Branford, CT for our first birthday party, where you can see the cat gym firsthand!

Born in America Fundraiser: Dine In, Carry Out, or Have Delivered

2012-02-06T10:01:00.000-05:00

Born in America (located at 4 Brushy Plains Road in Branford, CT) is teaming up with the Branford Compassion Club again on Monday February 13th, 2012 for a fundraising event! Present this voucher (click here to print) at Born in America when you dine in, carry out, or have delivered and 25% of the total bill will be donated to the BCC! Valid for lunch AND dinner!

FIV+ Positive Calico Kitten Still Seeking Home

2012-01-31T18:44:00.001-05:00

"Susy is an adorable 7-month adolescent kitten with FIV..." [read more]

This Branford Patch blog post was originally posted on December 26, 2011. Today Susy is still looking for a new furever home. To meet Susy, visit us Saturdays 11am-3pm at 2037 Foxon Road in North Branford, CT or contact us at (203)483-MEOW.

Celebrate our First Birthday!

2012-01-22T21:53:00.002-05:00

You are cordially invited to the 1st Birthday Party of the Branford Compassion Club and Feline Rescue and Adoption Center!

The event will take place on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 11am – 3pm at the Branford Compassion Club Feline Rescue and Adoption Center (located at 2037 Foxon Road, North Branford, Connecticut).

Please join us for refreshments and help us celebrate our first anniversary in our new home!

Donations of unopened canned and dry cat and kitten food are always greatly appreciated.

Please visit our website for more information and to view our wish list.

BCC's Annual Holiday Breakfast

2011-11-29T22:23:00.001-05:00

It’s time again for the Branford Compassion Club’s Famous Holiday Breakfast Buffet! The annual breakfast will take place on Sunday, December 4, 2011 from 8am – 12pm at St Therese’s Church Hall located at 102 Leetes Island Road in Branford. Please join BCC for a hearty breakfast of pancakes, eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, hot oatmeal, Danishes, bagels, muffins, fruit, juice and coffee.

Tickets are $9 for adults and $4 for children and will be available at the door. Homemade cookies and holiday gift baskets will also be available for purchase.

All proceeds help to provide food, shelter and veterinary care for the cats at Branford Compassion Club Feline Rescue & Adoption Center.

Happy Howl-ween!

2011-10-31T09:13:00.000-04:00

The BCC wishes you a very HAPPY HALLOWEEN! We've compiled some cute pictures of pets in their best costumes for you to enjoy!

This is Lily. Lily belongs to Caitlin, a friend of the BCC.

Earl models his best bumblebee outfit. Earl belongs to Christine, BCC member and blogger.

Meet Charlie. Charlie belongs to Catherine, a friend of the BCC.

Meet Stripies. Stripies is four-years-old and belongs to Margaret Rose, a BCC member.

This is Cloudy, Stripies' sister. Cloudy also belongs to BCC member Margaret Rose.

Maisey is Megan's new pup. Megan is a friend of the BCC.

Hemingway AKA Super Kitten is a BCC foster kitten.

...who ultimately decides to reject his identity!

FUNDRAISER: Harvest Moon Buffet Sponsored by Nataz Restaurant

2011-10-14T21:19:00.002-04:00

When: Tuesday November 1, 2011 from 6pm – 9pm
Where: Nataz Restaurant located at 2025 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT
Nataz Restaurant is hosting the Harvest Moon Buffet Dinner. Tickets are currently on sale for $25 each. The buffet will include three or more main dishes, salad, bread, soda, coffee, and dessert. Wine will be provided by the Branford Compassion Club for a donation of $4 per glass.

To purchase tickets you can stop by Branford Compassion Club (2037 Foxon Rd, North Branford) on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm or mail your check by October 27th to Branford Compassion Club, P.O. Box 768, Branford, CT 06405. Please make checks payable to Branford Compassion Club and include your name, all names in your party, your address, phone number and e-mail address. You will be contacted by phone or e-mail with your ticket number(s) and your ticket(s) will be held at the door. After October 27th, please e-mail us at contact_us@branfordcompassionclub.org and if ticket(s) are still available, they will be reserved for you at the door. For more information, please visit our website at www.branfordcompassionclub.org.

100% of the proceeds will benefit the Branford Compassion Club so please join us!

Reminder: Compassionate Food Drive to Save the Ferals

2011-10-07T07:46:00.001-04:00

When: Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 11am – 3pm
Where: Branford Compassion Club located at 2037 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT
Branford Compassion Club is in great need of canned and dry cat food for feral cats. On Saturday, October 15, 2011, Branford Compassion Club will be holding a fall food drive to coincide with National Feral Cat Day observed on October 16, 2011 to promote compassion for cats coast to coast. Many feline rescue groups across the country will be holding special events and fundraisers in observance of the day.
Donations of unopened canned and dry cat food can be dropped off at the Branford Compassion Club Feline Rescue and Adoption Center located at 2037 Foxon Road in North Branford on Saturday, October 15th between 11am and 3pm.

Reminder: Born in America Fundraiser MONDAY!

2011-10-05T22:44:00.001-04:00

Beginning Monday, October 11th, Born in America (located at 4 Brushy Plains Road in Branford, CT) will be teaming up with the Branford Compassion Club on the second Monday of every month for a fundraising event! Present this voucher (click here to print) at Born in America when you dine in, carry out, or have delivered and 25% of the total bill will be donated to the BCC!

Pours for Paws: A Recap

2011-10-04T07:17:00.001-04:00

We had a wonderful time at Pours for Paws this year! There were ten tables to visit for wine sampling (and Van Gogh vodka sampling, too!). We enjoyed fruity white wines like the Folonari Moscato at Table #4 and silky reds like the Parlay Bookmaker Cabernet Sauvignon at Table #3. At table #8 we enjoyed Russo Limoncello and Carpene Malvolti Prosecco paired together… yum!

Here are a few pictures from the evening.

Live music

Our favorite food was the penne alla vodka!

Thank you to all who came out to support the Branford Compassion Club and the Greater New Haven Cat Project!

If you have any photos from Pours for Paws you would like to share on our blog, please send your photographs and captions to bccbloggers@gmail.com. Thanks!

Calling All Halloween Kitties!

2011-10-02T07:36:00.003-04:00

To celebrate Halloween this year, we would like to dedicate a post to your pet and his or her cutest Halloween costume. If you would like to see your pet featured on the blog on October 31st, please send a photo of your pet plus his or her name and age to bccbloggers@gmail.com.

Happy Halloween!

Cat of the Week: Anson

2011-09-25T20:48:00.001-04:00

Anson came to us when he was six weeks old. He and his sister, Orangina, were both very sick feral kittens. For awhile we thought both Anson and Orangina would lose their eyesight. The good news is they didn't, and were easily socialized into loving and playful pets!

Anson is full of energy and love. He loves spending time with people. He also gets along well with other cats. Anson has big double paws that you can see in the photo above.

Orangina was adopted this weekend, but Anson is still looking for his "furever home." To meet Anson, please visit us during our adoption hours, 11am - 3pm every Saturday. We are located at 2037 Foxon Road in North Branford. For more information on the adoption process and fees, please visit our website here.

Animal Awareness Day 2011

2011-09-21T07:45:00.000-04:00

Animal Awareness Day is October 2, 2011 from 11am - 5pm on the Branford Green! Animal Awareness Day will be presented by the Branford Compassion Club and the Daniel Cosgrove Animal Shelter.

Activities will include: Dog Walk (11am, register to walk at the Branford Animal Shelter), Blessing of the Animals by the Branford Clergy Association (1pm), Agway's Ugliest Dog in CT Contest, Ask the Trainer Booth, "Be Kind to Animals" art contest for kids, live music, food, activities for children, and animal rescue groups and vendors!

We hope to see you there!

Pours for Paws: TONIGHT!

2011-09-20T12:40:00.000-04:00

Tonight is Pours for Paws at Anthony's Ocean View, located at 450 Lighthouse Road, in New Haven, CT. Pours for Paws is being hosted by the Branford Compassion Club and Greater New Haven Cat Project. For more information, please click here. Pours for Paws is on tonight from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. If you don't have your ticket yet, you can buy one at the door. We hope to see you there!

Born in America Fundraiser: Dine In, Carry Out, or Have Delivered

2011-09-20T07:27:00.001-04:00

Hi all! Starting next month (on October 10th), Born in America (located at 4 Brushy Plains Road in Branford, CT) will be teaming up with the Branford Compassion Club on the second Monday of every month for a fundraising event! Present this voucher (click here to print) at Born in America when you dine in, carry out, or have delivered and 25% of the total bill will be donated to the BCC!

Compassionate Food Drive to Save Feral Cats

2011-09-19T18:16:00.000-04:00

When: Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 11am – 3pm

Where: Branford Compassion Club located at 2037 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT

Branford Compassion Club is in great need of canned and dry cat food for feral cats. On Saturday, October 15, 2011, Branford Compassion Club will be holding a fall food drive to coincide with National Feral Cat Day observed on October 16, 2011 to promote compassion for cats coast to coast. Many feline rescue groups across the country will be holding special events and fundraisers in observance of the day.

Donations of unopened canned and dry cat food can be dropped off at the Branford Compassion Club Feline Rescue and Adoption Center located at 2037 Foxon Road in North Branford on Saturday, October 15th between 11am and 3pm.

Pours for Paws, a Charity Wine Tasting Event!

2011-09-15T23:02:00.001-04:00

We are all very excited for Pours for Paws next Tuesday, September 20th, from 6-8pm! The Greater New Haven Cat Project and the Branford Compassion Club are presenting this charity wine tasting event, co-sponsored by Grand Vin and Anthony's Ocean View. There will be a wonderful selection of fine wines and hors d'oeuvres. Radio personality Pam Landry of AM1220 WQUN will be the master of ceremonies. There will also be door prizes, a silent auction, and 50/50 raffle. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call (203) 483-MEOW or email contact_us@branfordcompassionclub.org.

Bella Notte "Pawsta" Dinner

2011-03-29T07:01:00.006-04:00

Hello Fellow Bloggers and Cat Lovers and Cat Lovers who love to blog! Don't forget...

BELLA NOTTE PAWSTA DINNER

This Saturday, April 2nd - doors open at 6pm

St. Therese's Church, Leetes Island Road in Branford

All proceeds go to feline veterinary care!

Great food! Delicious Desserts!

$12 for Adults, Kids 6-12 only $6!

Hope you all come out to support our wonderful cause!

Mama Izzy's Family Album

2011-02-27T20:31:00.007-05:00

Hello readers! Here are some pictures of Mama Izzy and her babies. Thank you so much for following Izzy's progress and for all the good wishes you have sent to her. We hope to see her and her babies at BCC in the next eight weeks or so!

Spring Fashion Show and Cocktail Party

2011-02-25T11:54:00.004-05:00

Spring Fashion Show and Cocktail Party

to benefit

Branford Compassion Club and Branford's Cosgrove Animal Shelter

Presented by Coco of Coco's on the Green, Branford, Connecticut

Tickets on Sale at Coco's on the Green in Branford Center

Also on sale at Branford Compassion Club, 2037 Foxon Road in North Branford and Branford's Cosgrove Animal Shelter, 749 E. Main Street in Branford

Bella Notte Pawsta Dinner

2011-02-25T11:47:00.006-05:00

Best PAWSTA DINNER in town!

Close your eyes and you will be transported to Italy!

Come out and support us on April 2nd!

Thank you!

Branford Compassion Club

Our New Mama...Izzy

2011-02-11T17:39:00.005-05:00

We are all waiting anxiously for the arrival of a new litter of kittens from Mama Izzy. She is a so friendly and loving and we know she will be a good Mama Cat to her babies. Follow her adventure of birth on our blog and on our Facebook page!

We all send our love and good wishes to our soon-to-be Mama!

18 Days until our Grand Opening!

2011-02-08T16:08:00.005-05:00

The Branford Compassion Club, a non-profit volunteer run feline rescue organization is pleased to announce the opening of the Branford Compassion Club Feline Rescue and Adoption Center!

The grand opening ceremony will be held on February 27, 2011 from noon until 4pm.
Please join us at our new facility at 2037 Foxon Road in North Branford for a tour, cake, coffee, and a visit with our rescued cats and kittens.

Donations of unopened dry and canned kitten and cat food are always welcomed and appreciated.

Please bring your family and friends to celebrate this accomplishment with Branford Compassion Club and our rescued felines! Can't wait to see you all there!

You're Invited to our...

2011-01-26T17:23:00.003-05:00

GRAND OPENING

of the

BRANFORD COMPASSION CLUB

FELINE RESCUE AND ADOPTION CENTER

Sunday, February 27th from noon to 4pm

2037 Foxon Road, Route 80, North Branford, Connecticut

Hope to see you there!

2011 Cat-Feline Calendar

2010-12-08T06:50:00.003-05:00

If you are looking for a great gift for someone this holiday season, please check out the wonderful calendars from our very good friend, Mary Johnson. Mary is donating part of every sale of these calendars to the Branford Compassion Club. If you would like to place an order, please go to her website - http://www.maryjohnsonphotography.com/ for ordering information. If you are local to the Branford, Connecticut area, you can pick one up at the Branford Book & Card Store in Branford Center.

You can enjoy looking at all the little loves on the pages of the calendar while helping our little loves!

A great big THANK YOU to Mary Johnson!

Holiday Breakfast Buffet

2010-12-02T06:05:00.006-05:00

Our All You Can Eat Holiday Breakfast Buffet is three days away! It will be held on Sunday, December 5th, 2010 at St. Therese's Church Hall in Branford, CT. This year's menu includes: pancakes, eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, oatmeal, pastries, muffins, bagels, fresh fruit, juice, and coffee!

Tickets will be available at the door! Adults $9, children $4, and kids under 3 are free!

Branford Compassion Club Merchandise ON LINE!

2010-11-20T16:11:00.002-05:00

Hello Everyone! We have some news to share! Our webstore is online! You can order clothing and accessories that sport our new logo! Support the Branford Compassion Club with your purchases! The link is... http://www.campuscustoms.com/branfordcompassionclub/ You can also purchase our short sleeve t-shirts, small tote bags and hats on our website as well... http://www.branfordcompassionclub.org/merchandise.html Don't forget about our cookbooks! You can make our wonderful recipes while wearing our great, new aprons! We thank each and everyone of you for your continuing support!

Holiday Breakfast Buffet

2010-11-17T20:37:00.003-05:00

We hope to see everyone at our annual Holiday Breakfast Buffet! GREAT FOOD FOR A GREAT CAUSE!! We hope to see all our friends from the blogosphere there! It will be tons of fun!

National Feral Cat Day!

2010-10-16T20:58:00.002-04:00

Oh Boy!

National Feral Cat Day!!

As you can probably tell NFCD is a wonderful day for us here at the BCC as feral cats are one of main concerns!

We strongly believe in the humane treatment of feral cats, because it's not their fault they are in their situation. We have Trap-Neuter-Release programs, we take out eligible cats and socialize them to be adopted!

We know many of you out here in the Cat Blogosphere are formerly feral!

What we would like to do is have many many more cats be just like you! Formerly feral in ultra loving homes!

If you would like to assist the BCC in this goal we take donations year round, just click our firstgiving Donate button on the sidebar, remember no amount is to small it's the thought that counts and those ferals out there need all the love they can get!

Here's some of our previous kittens now all Formerly Ferals in action!

Happy Harvest Adoption Day!! October 24th 11-3

2010-10-13T00:00:00.000-04:00

Hey Everyone out there in bloggersville! The compassion club has a fantastic new event coming up soon and we would LOVE to see you there!

Happy Harvest Pet Adoption Day!!

Looking for a loving ball of fur to being home?! Not only are the BCC kittens going to be making an appearance but other rescues will be there as well!

Already have a cat? Don't want to add an extra tootsie roll to that litter box? Looking for some woof?

We're gonna have that and a number of types of rescues too!

There's also going to be free face painting, nail painting, crafts refreshments etc it really will just be fun for the whole family!

Also, if you bring a donation of pet food you get an extra free raffle ticket!

You can visit the official Happy Harvest site here or you can follow us on Facebook here or here.

The BCC would like to give extra special thanks to the Branford Rainbow Girls for setting up this event!

Featured Adoptables

2010-10-12T00:00:00.001-04:00

These two lovelies have been getting good amount of attention from potential adopters, but it's all about finding the right home. Could that be you?

Animal Awareness Day: A Success!

2010-10-11T00:00:00.001-04:00

Here's a photo recap of Animal Awareness Day! A big thank you to Krista Hanniford for all of the photos below.

The Dog Walk sponsored by the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter

Great musical entertainment

Quite the successful art contest!

Raffle baskets!

and of course the blessing of the animals!

We at the BCC would like to thank everyone so much for all their support and for coming to AAD!

Help Support The BCC!

2010-09-01T20:32:00.008-04:00

Wouldn't it be wonderful to help support the BCC? We have a few easy ways you can! The always wonderful Ann of Zoolatry helped us out with some BCC style badges! To show your support for BCC, put one of our badges on your website or blog and link back to us! Ask your friends to do the same!

Animal Awareness Day 2010

2010-08-26T16:00:00.003-04:00

Hey folks, it's that time of year again! Animal Awareness Day! This year the BCC is pairing up with our local shelter (Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter of Branford, CT) to get this great party into full swing! Animals are welcome to this fun get together on the Branford Green! It will begin with a walk from the community house to the green. There will be a Blessing of the Animals, food and craft vendors, our "Strut the Mutt" dog parade, and of course plenty of animals for adoption!

So what does this madhouse of fun cost you ask? NOTHING! It's free! Just come and be ready to have a great time with the WHOLE family. Join us on October 3rd, 2010, 11AM to 5PM! Can't wait to see you there!

International Homeless Animals' Day 8/19/10

2010-08-19T07:09:00.002-04:00

Today is International Homeless Animals' Day! International Homeless Animals' Day is not only an opportunity to pay homage to creatures whose lives we have responsible dominion over, it is a chance to make a change. Come visit is us at APC and give one of our little loves a good furever home!

International Homeless Animals' Day is a purr...fect opportunity to begin volunteering your time as these animals need your love and attention. Our Volunteers bring happiness to the animals and socially prepare them for their journeys to their loving furever homes.

International Homeless Animals' Day may be a solemn day of remembrance for the millions of animals that die each year due to pet overpopulation, but it is also a day of hope and inspiration. There is never a better time than the present to create positive change for unwanted animals. Together, we make a difference!

Featured Adoptables: Maya & Juno

2010-08-16T10:17:00.008-04:00

Today at the BCC we have two wonderful female tiger kittens. They are on the prowl for a loving forever home, preferably together, but if they must, they will go their separate ways.

Maya (white toes) and Juno (white feet) had a very rough start in life. They were orphaned at four weeks and went without food for a few days before they were rescued. When they were rescued, they were sick and starving. They have since recovered with lots of tender loving care.

Maya and Juno are extremely friendly lap kittens and are now in top health. They love to play with toy mice, puff balls, and paper dinner napkins. When they run laps, they have thundering feet. They play together, groom each other, and are loving sisters who want to find a furever home together.

Maya and Juno have both been spayed, fully vet checked, tested and fully immunized. If you are interested in adopting these beauties and are in the Connecticut area, e-mail us at contact_us@branfordcompassionclub.org or bcc_recruit@yahoo.com.

Volunteer for BCC

2010-08-15T00:05:00.003-04:00

Live in New Haven, CT? Spend your summers in the New Haven area? Know someone around here that would love to help and be involved? BCC would love to have you, your family, and your friends as volunteers!

You can e-mail us at bcc_recruit@yahoo.com for details.

Don't have time to volunteer? But still want a way to help?

Donations are always gratefully accepted and each and every cent is put to good use!

We could really use the extra help!

Featured Adoptables: Noah

2010-08-10T00:05:00.005-04:00

I'm really sweet, I promise.

Today we would like you to meet Noah.

Noah is a wonderful cat who has been with the BCC for several months. His foster mom hates to think of letting him go but knows Noah needs his wonderful furever home.

Noah was found in a feral colony. I immediately fell in love with him and his friendly manner, and after some time I decided to take him from home. So I brought him to be vetted. It was only then I learned that he he has FIV.

He does not have to take medication for FIV and can live a long and healthy life. He is very lovable. Noah is between 3-5 years old. He has beautiful light blue eyes and white long hair. When we first got him his underbelly was so tightly matted he had to be shaved, but because the knots were hurting him, he didn't mind at all. He loves to be brushed whenever possible. Because I am a foster mom for BCC, Noah will not be able to stay with me. He desperately needs a furever loving home to live out his years.

Because of Noah's condition, he must remain indoors. He can be in a single cat home or a household with other FIV cats. If anyone would love to give Noah a forever home, please let us know. If you would like, drop us an email at contact_us@branfordcompassionclub.org or bcc _recruit@yahoo.com. We will have someone contact you upon receipt.

*BCC does not do nationwide adoptions.

Pours for Paws with BCC/GNHCP

2010-08-09T12:00:00.004-04:00

Homemade stuffed breads, imported cheeses, gourmet pizza, bruschetta bar, stuffed mushrooms and clams, mussels, eggplant rolatini, chicken drumettes, cocktail meatballs and pasta station. Hungry yet? You can enjoy all this and more at Pours for Paws!
Pours for Paws is a joint event sponsored by The Greater New Haven Cat Project and the Branford Compassion Club.

Tickets for the event are $45 per person and all proceeds go to helping the GNHCP and BCC address feline overpopulation in our communities.

To purchase tickets you can either find your friendly neighborhood BCC volunteer and buy your tickets from them or e-mail us at: contact_us@branfordcompassionclub.org.

Making a last minute decision to join us? Tickets are also going to be available at the door!

Pours for Paws will be held at Anthonys Ocean View on September 29th, 2010 from 6:30PM to 8:30PM. Dress is semi-casual.

Really like something your drinking? Items will be available to order through Gabel's Wine Shop located in Branford, CT.

Well what are you waiting for? You should be getting your tickets right now! The event will be wonderful for all!

We're the BCC

2010-08-08T18:36:00.019-04:00

What better day to introduce our wonderful organization to the blogging world than World Cat Day!

We're the Branford Compassion Club and we dedicate everything we can to homeless felines!

If you live in the Branford area, you may have seen us around town, adopting kittens at All Pet's Club, helping you and your neighbors rescue/trap ferals, fundraising for our cause, or any number of other cat-related activities we participate in.

This blog will be a chronicle of things we do, events we hold, and cats and kittens that need or have found homes! We hope you will take the journey with us! Maybe you will find that you love it so much you would like to volunteer with us!

For details on how to join our wonderfully caring group, visit our website or our Facebook page! Thanks for reading!