
1719 SW Gage Blvd.
Topeka, Kansas 66604
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Hours
Tues-Fri 11am-5:30pm
Saturday 11am-4pm
Summer Hours
Memorial Day-Labor Day
Saturdays Close at 2pm
Cats may be seen
after 11:30 am
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HELP@CAT
There are many ways to
help C.A.T. continue it's loving care of these wonderful
cats. Fundraising events provide lots of opportunities to
raise money for various projects. Donations of money or
needed items to the shelter also help with the greatest
needs. Every little bit helps, and it all goes to shelter
operations. These are just some of the ways you can
contribute.
DONATION
OF FUNDS
Direct donation -
CAT happily accepts all unrestricted donations.
General donations can be made for CAT to apply to
the greatest need or you can specify that your
donation be applied to one of two funds: the Cat
Care fund which goes specifically towards the
medical and care needs of the cats, or the Spay
Neuter fund.
Any restricted donations, or donations with
attached conditions, must first be approved by
our Board before they can be accepted. A donation
made for a specific pet, pet program, or for a
particular project (e.g. a building fund) is not
considered to be restricted.
Donate to C.A.T. In Honor of
Someone Special - People can be
recognized by friends, family, neighbors and
coworkers with a donation made in their honor.
Great for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries,
graduations or just a special way to say thanks.
Those being honored will receive a card from
C.A.T. informing them that a donation to C.A.T.
was made in their honor and their name will be
listed in the next newsletter in the Appreciation
Section. Gifts can also be made to C.A.T. in
memory of cherished family, friends and pets.
Contributions in honor of those being remembered
are listed in the Memorial Section of the
newsletter.
Donate online -
Thanks to PayPal, C.A.T. now has an online
account to make gift giving easier. Please be
sure to note what you want the funds to be used
for, such as the building fund, sponsoring a cat,
operations costs, or other projects.
Annual Membership /
Sponsor-A-Cat - It is impossible for
C.A.T. to shelter all the homeless cats in
Topeka, but we reach out to as many as we
possibly can. Each one has their own story, their
own personality, and their own needs. As a no
kill shelter, they never run out of time. They
will be cared for until the perfect home can be
found. The number of homeless cats continues to
grow each year. Individuals who want to help
often don't know how to make a difference. Two
ways to help are to establish a C.A.T. membership
or Sponsor-A-Cat.
| Becoming
a C.A.T. Member is just a buck a month.
Just $12 for the whole year and you're
signed up for our free newsletter and our
two mystery shopping weeks. Become a
member and you're eligible to draw for a
surprise discount the first week of July
for our birthday and the week before
Christmas. You could get a discount for
your shopping from 5% to 50%! (Sorry,
doesn't include Hill's Science Diet Pet
Food.) So join up and join us for our
mystery shopping weeks! |
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Sponsor-A-Cat donations of $15 a
month help pay for the care of sponsored cats who
are awaiting adoption. Contributors receive an
annual C.A.T. membership and receive quarterly
updates on the cat or kitten selected.
DONATION OF ITEMS
The Shelter Wish List
- Many generously support C.A.T. by donating
supplies to C.A.T.'s shelter. These generous
contributions of essential items have enabled us
to save a considerable amount of money. We do ask
anyone wanting to bring items, to please contact
the shelter since we have very limited storage
space available. Because donations may be tax
deductible, we will be glad to provide a receipt
for the value of any items donated. We have
requested some name brand items when the quality
has been found to be the best suited to our
needs. (Items in bold are needed most.)
- Pine Sol
brand cleaner
- Bleach
- 1st Class
Postage Stamps
- Whelan's
Yellow Trash Bags

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- Automatic
Dishwashing Soap
- Non-scented clay
litter
- Center-pull paper
towel refills for dispenser
- Scotchbright brand
sponges
- Laundry detergent
- Scotch tape
- Small & Large
Envelopes
- Post-it Notes
- Printer paper
- Dishwashing &
Dishwasher Soap
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We've also
setup a wishlist email so that regular donors who
want can be notified when we have an emergency
shortage. If you'd like to join this list, just
email us at wishlist@topekacat.org.
C.A.T. continues to collect
aluminum cans - The proceeds generated by this
program have enabled us to make some improvements
within the shelter, including the purchase of a
security system. Despite the discontinuation of
the national "Paws to Recycle"
campaign, we encourage supporters to continue can
collections. Thanks to some dedicated volunteers,
C.A.T. continues to receive funds from this
process. Take a moment to remind your family,
friends and coworkers that they, too, could be
contributing cans to cats. A collection container
placed in a good location could generate
significant income. Businesses are an excellent
source of aluminum, and we would be glad to pick
up larger quantities of cans. Small amounts may
be brought directly to C.A.T. Please call the
shelter to make arrangements for larger amounts.
Thanks to those who participate.
Fresh
Step PawPoints - Several of our
supporters have been clipping and sending us the
PawPoints from their Fresh Step Litter packages.
A volunteer kindly tracks them and redeems them
for free cat litter. So if you use this brand of
litter, mail us your PawPoints! The shelter goes
through approximately 150 pounds of litter a
week, so every little bit helps.
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