Become a Tenth Life Litter Mate and Help Change Lives!

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1 Become a Tenth Life Litter Mate and Help Change Lives! Tenth Life Cat Rescue works tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate, and carefully select permanent homes for cats and kittens in St. Louis, MO. Many of our cats have significant physical and emotional needs. Some of our cats are considered seniors, and therefore deemed less desirable by many people; while others have chronic medical conditions that make it very difficult to find adoptive homes for them. They are the cats that may spend their entire lives in Tenth Life s care, and that s fine by us! At the average shelter, these cats would be euthanized to make space for more adoptable animals. But in Tenth Life s loving care, these kitties will live their lives out surrounded by genuine affection, lots of attention, and excellent medical care. However, caring for such special residents can be costly. That s where you come in! Generous supporters like you make it feasible for our rescue to care for these cats, which is why we are introducing our Litter Mates program. For a donation of $15 (or more) per month, for the commitment of one year or more, you can sponsor one of our special cats who are likely to be lifelong residents of the organization. Your dollars will help provide the means for them to receive necessary annual medical care or, in some cases, ongoing support for chronic conditions. Any excess funding raised by the Litter Mates Club will be used to provide veterinary care for other needy cats in Tenth Life s care. Sponsorship Levels: $15-24/month - Quarterly written updates on your selected sponsor-cat (via mail or ) - Color photos of your sponsor-cat twice a year $25-49/month (includes all of the above, plus) - one Tenth Life t-shirt to wear proudly $50 and more/month (includes all of the above, plus) - one free ticket to one of our major fundraising events (Trivia Night, Carnival, Hissin Hustle, etc.) ** You can also choose to donate an entire year s sponsorship at once, if you prefer (minimum $180 donation). Please take the time to read these cats stories. If one touches you more than others, agree to sponsor that cat today, become a Litter Mate, and make a special kitty s life better!

2 Jake Jake is a kitty with FIV, which stands for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. This ominous-sounding condition is actually nothing to be alarmed about - it simply compromises a cat s immune system, making them more susceptible to common illnesses like upper respiratory infections and ringworm, among others. FIVpositive cats are best in a home with no other cats, or with others who also have the virus. However, they can successfully reside with non-positive cats, as long as extra precautions are be taken to ensure all cats safety. Because so many of our supporters already have cats in their home who do not have FIV, Jake is a difficult kitty to find a forever home for. But his big, beautiful eyes beg for the perfect human to come along. He is incredibly playful and wants an active buddy to share his home. Due to an accident that happened while Jake was living on the streets, he walks with a limp in one of his rear legs. But we love him even more because of his uniqueness!

3 Buster & Thor Buster and Thor are two very special boys. They have FIV and Feline Leukemia (FeLV), two viruses that compromise their immune systems. Unfortunately, FeLV is a progressive virus that ultimately shortens cats life expectancy. So these two require very careful supervision to ensure that they remain healthy. They are, like all Tenth Life cats, not allowed to go outdoors. They are in a home where there are no other animals, including dogs, who could bring all sorts of diseases and bacteria in from a simple walk around the neighborhood. Buster and Thor are what we call permanent fosters of the organization; they will always be Tenth Life cats, and their generous foster mom has agreed to keep them as long as they are with us. They are good friends and are often found wrestling together, and later, snuggling together. So far, both boys feel well and show no signs of their conditions getting the better of them. We keep our fingers crossed that they will beat the odds and live many long, happy years in our care. You can choose to sponsor one or both! Thank you to Jay Alan Babcock for the Litter Mates logo design!

4 Willa It s hard to believe that a kitten as cute as Willa would be difficult to place in an adoptive home. What s not evident in her photo, however, is that this little girl s rear legs are completely paralyzed. But the impairment does not slow her down she s as sassy and playful as any kitten! What makes Willa a more difficult kitty to place in an adoptive home is her inability to use the litter box. Her kind and patient foster parents express, or empty, her bladder and bowels manually each day. (It sounds more difficult and unpleasant than it actually is.) Willa was dumped in a bar parking lot, left to fend for herself. Some kind employees at the bar took her in, but were unsure how to get her the best possible care. They reached out to a cat celebrity, named Willow, on Facebook, which is how we learned of her. A kind volunteer transported her to us, and now she receives all the cuddles and protection she deserves. Her foster parents outfit her with little leggings each day they protect her legs from getting sores due to being dragged behind her. Willa s foster dad even constructed a simple ramp to help her get up and down from their bed. She is truly loved while she awaits her forever home. Consider sponsoring Willa s care today!

5 I want to be a Litter Mate! Thank you for your interest in becoming a Tenth Life Litter Mate member. Ongoing sponsorship of one of our more difficult-to-adopt kitties is invaluable to the organization and the cats in our care. Veterinary bills are, by far, our highest expense, and your commitment to helping one of the cats above is one of the greatest gifts you can give. Please complete the information below, then print, sign, and mail the form to: Tenth Life Cat Rescue P.O. Box St. Louis, MO (Mailing address only. To visit your sponsored cat, please contact us at or info@tenthlifecats.org) Name (First & Last): Address: City, State, Zip: Phone Number: ( ) - Alt. Phone: ( ) - Address: I want to sponsor: at $ per month Method of Payment (check one): Cash Check Credit Card Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: / CVV Code (3-digit): By signing below, I agree to the charges listed above, every month, until I notify Tenth Life Cat Rescue in writing that I wish to cease my donation. Unless otherwise noted, I will be charged on the 1st day of every month. I also agree to be a part of the Litter Mates Club, by donating monthly, for a minimum of 12 months. Signed: Date: / / You may also join the Litter Mates Club by contacting Tenth Life at info@tenthlifecats.org or Thank you!