NEWS/EVENTS

Special Cats for Special Moms Adoption Event
May 3rd-10th
Adopt any adult or special needs cat and a donor will pay half your adoption fee! All adoptions will be $63 for an adult cat and $25 for special needs. The offer is good at MRFRS's Salisbury, Danville and Danvers locations and does not include kittens. Adopt a loving adult cat at the reduced price and give mom a feline friend for Mother's Day. Click here for more information! (PDF Download)

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Yard Sale
Saturday, May 31st — 9am-2pm (Rain Date: June 1st)
MRFRS Headquarters, Salisbury, MA
We are accepting donations of items up until the day of the sale. No electronics, baby seats, computers or clothes please. Items should be in good condition or gently used condition. Click here for more information! (PDF Download)

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Strut for Strays
Sunday, June 8th — 11am-3:30pm
Bartlet Mall Newburyport (map)
Leashed pets welcome!
Download info and registration form here

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Whiskers and Tails Lecture Series: What Are They Thinking?
with Monique Chrétien, MSc, AHT, Animal Behavior Consultant
Tuesday, June 24th — 6:30pm-7:30pm
Newburyport Public Library
94 State Street (map)
Examine why animals do what they do and some of the methods behaviorists use to correct unwanted behavior. FREE, but please RSVP to info@mrfrs.org. Click here for more information on the Whiskers and Tails Lecture Series. (PDF Download)

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Kitten and Adult Cat Adopt-a-thon
Saturday, July 12th — 11am-4pm
MRFRS Headquarters

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Fundraiser at The Flatbread Company
Tuesday, July 22nd
at The Flatbread Company in the Millyard, Amesbury! (map)
Join us for some great pizza - and raise money for MRFRS kitties at the same time! Call MRFRS for more info.

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Collect Shaws Receipts
Collect Shaws receipts and help raise money for MRFRS cats! Click here for more info. (PDF download)

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MRFRS 2008 Calendar Available Now!
The price is $15 plus $2 for shipping and handling. Order online now!

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MRFRS Announces Launch of SpayMass Hotline
MRFRS is pleased to announce the launch of the SpayMass hotline, a free low-cost spay/neuter referral service for Massachusetts cat and dog owners. Co-sponsored by SpayUSA, the hotline refers callers to reduced-cost spay and neuter services in their area. A SpayMass operator is available Monday-Thursday from 9am to 2pm, and voice mail is available 24 hours a day. The hotline is 1-888-495-SPAY (7729), and information can also be requested by emailing spaymass@mrfrs.org.

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Support MRFRS While You Do Your Shopping!
Sign up today at igive, and a percentage of your online purchases at over 600 retailers, including Lands' End, Staples, and Drs. Foster & Smith, will be donated directly to MRFRS!
SHOP TODAY at www.igive.com!

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Support MRFRS With These Adorable Tote Bags!

These canvas tote bags, hand-stamped with paw prints by one of our volunteers, are available for purchase from MRFRS for $5.00 each (or $7.00 if you would like one shipped to you). All proceeds benefit MRFRS —and you’ll be the talk of the town with your new bag! Call us at 978-462-0760, or send an email to info@mrfrs.org today to order!

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Microchipping
MRFRS is now offering microchipping for cats for $30 each, which includes registration of the chip. Anyone, in any town, can take advantage of this service. Please call us at 978-462-0760 to schedule an appointment.

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Low Cost Services
In addition, low-cost services are available for those who need financial assistance with spay/neuter and vaccinations for their cats. Certain requirements/restrictions apply. Please call us at 978-462-0760 for more information and an application, or email us at info@mrfrs.org. Applications will be available online soon.

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MRFRS receives a grant
MRFRS receives a grant to fund our Sunday spay/neuter clinics for feral cats from the Massachusetts Animal Coalition Spay/Neuter License Plate Program.