RMACA featured on blog talk radio
March 8, 2010Check out RMACA’s executive director on blog talk radio:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/a-variety-of-pets/2010/03/08/spay-and-neuter
A Variety of Pets covers topics pertaining to households caring for a variety of pets (or feral cats)!
House Bill 1124 Weakens Animal Protection Laws in Colorado
February 23, 2010Denver (February 23, 2010) – Some might refer to Denver as “pet heaven,” and according to the Humane Society of the United States, Colorado is considered one of the top five states for animal protection laws. Yet, all of that could change if House Bill (HB) 1124 passes during the 2010 legislative session.
The Colorado Federation of the Animal Welfare Agencies (CFAWA), Colorado Association of Animal Control Officers (CAACO) and the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) strongly oppose HB 1124 due to the impending negative impact on animals and those who have sworn to protect them.
“The passage of HB 1124 would be a step backwards for the state of Colorado, in terms of protecting cats, dogs, other pets and horses,” said Lisa Pedersen, president of CFAWA. “More animals would suffer and, for this reason, we need pet lovers to contact their legislators and ask them vote ‘no’ for HB 1124.”
The current bill, which is up for a vote in the House of Representatives this week, would limit the ability of animal cruelty officers to investigate abuse cases and hold perpetrators accountable, as well as possibly silence people from reporting incidents of animal cruelty. In addition, the passage of HB 1124 would create a financial burden for animal welfare and government agencies, hindering their ability to care for more homeless pets in the community.
“This bill would result in more abused animals—like the huskies from the Park County sled dog seizure—remaining in abusive situations and prevent them from receiving the help they need and deserve,” said Joe Stafford, president of CAACO. “The impact of this bill becoming law would be detrimental for all of the companion animals in our state.”
More than 25 organizations oppose HB 1124, including: Colorado Municipal League, Colorado Counties Inc., American Society for the Prevention of Animal Cruelty (ASPCA), Dumb Friends League, Humane Society of Boulder Valley, Larimer Humane Society, Colorado Reptile Humane Society and the Rocky Mountain Alley Cat Alliance.
Animal lovers can voice their opposition to HB 1124 and take action online at http://support.ddfl.org/opposeHB1124 or by contacting their legislator through votesmart.org.
About the Colorado Federation of Animal Welfare Agencies:
Formed in 1954, the Colorado Federation of Animal Welfare Agencies (CFAWA) is a federation of 50 local, county, state and national animal welfare organizations with the goal of advancing collaboration, advocacy, and professional development within the Colorado animal welfare community. Through professional cooperation, education, research and legislative participation, CFAWA represents a powerful voice in the advocacy for the protection of companion animals, wildlife and livestock in Colorado.
About the Colorado Association of Animal Control Officers: The Colorado Association of Animal Control Officers (CAACO) is a non-profit organization formed in 1974 to improve the methods of animal control practice, inform the public about animal control, promote justice and equity in the enforcement of animal control laws and advance the health, welfare, professionalism and morale of all animal control officers in the state of Colorado. CAACO is comprised of more than 75 animal welfare organizations and 250 members. Please visit caaco.org for more information.
About the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association: The Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) exists to enhance animal health and welfare, promote the human-animal bond, protect public health and foster excellence in veterinary medicine through education, advocacy and outreach.
Happy National Spay Day!
February 23, 2010On Saturday, The Feline Fix celebrated Spay Day 2010 with a 24-hour spay-a-thon. With partners, SpayToday and the Dumb Friends League, 220 cats were fixed! “Spay Up All Night” would like to thank our veterinary partners as well as our food and beverage sponsors: Bing Energy Drink, Einstein’s Bagels, Chris and Andrew Keating, Large Marge, Old Chicago, Starbucks and Pat Thompson.
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February 11, 2010Valentine’s Cat Show to benefit RMACA
January 28, 2010Visit the Valentine’s Cat Show, in Brighton, on February 20 and 21 that benefits RMACA! Besides seeing a lot of cool cats, you’ll be able to shop for cat themed items for yourself and your cats, plus, participate in a raffle drawing with proceeds benefitting RMACA. For details, go to http://www.frontrangecatfanciers.com/
HSUS hosts pet photo contest to benefit animal welfare agencies
January 26, 2010The HSUS is sponsoring a pet photo contest in honor of SPAY DAY USA. Please enter your cat and be sure to list RMACA as your charity of choice!
http://photocontest.humanesociety.org/contest.html?contestId=2
Spay Up All Night with The Feline Fix and SpayToday
January 15, 2010This year marks The Feline Fix’s very first Spay Day event! On Saturday, February 20, we invite you to Spay Up All Night with the Feline Fix and our partners SpayToday and the Dumb Friends League’s Lulu Mobile. Between the three medical teams, we’ll be spaying and neutering for 24 hours straight in an effort to alter 250 cats in a 24 hour period! Can we do it? 
For more information, or to reserve a spot in the clinic, please contact Feline Fix Coordinator, Annie Miller, at 303.202.3516 or at reservations@rmaca.org. (Please note, The Feline Fix is offering discounted surgeries on February 20. Tame cat surgeries are $25 and feral cat surgeries are $10. Spread the word!)
Celebrate a Neutered New Year with The Feline Fix!
January 15, 2010On Wednesday, January 27, The Feline Fix is offering spay/neuter surgeries at half price! Make your reservation today on our reservation page or email reservations@rmaca.org.
Pssst … pass it on …
December 30, 2009RMACA is a featured business in Merchant Circle!
http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/Rocky.Mountain.Alley.Cat.Alliance.Denver.CO.303-202-3516
FREE rabies shot as a holiday present from RMACA
December 18, 2009On Wednesday, December 23, RMACA is offering a FREE rabies shot to tame cats who come to The Feline Fix for a spay or neuter. Make your reservation now — they’re going fast!
