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The
most important part of Cats Protection work is caring for
cats/kittens in need but this cannot be done without the money
to pay for expenses such as Vets fees,food and litter. Macclesfield
Cats Protection like all other branches is self sufficient,
relying solely on Fund-raising to help cats and kittens in
our care
Raising money is an ongoing process which ranges from having
strategically placed collection boxes, giving talks, accepting
donations when cats and kittens are re-homed, attending events
to running market stalls at the outdoor market place in Macclesfield.
Fundraising should be fun even if it is at times hard work!.
We have a happy team of helpers on the market stalls, of all
ages. Our youngest helper is 8 years old and she is brilliant.
The market stall is very enjoyable especially if you like
people. There are always regular customers who like to come
along and have a chat, some people want to talk about their
cat/s and other various problems they may be having.
We can offer financial help and practical advice to people
who might not otherwise consider having their cats neutered.
COLLECTION
BOXES
There are
collection boxes to help raise funds for Cats Protection at
various shops and outlets throughout the borough. There is
a quite a bit of work looking after collection boxes. Firstly
we have to make sure that the box will be safe as one has
been stolen and one has had all the money stolen out of it.
The most lucrative box in Macclesfield is at Mary’s Toffee
Shop in the Indoor Market. Pets at Home are very good supporters
to our branch and we also benefit by a box at the entrance
for donated cat food and litter.
There are boxes at a laundrette, 2 pubs, various shops, one
veterinary practice in Macclesfield and two in Leek.
All in all, the collection boxes are a good way of raising
money and people know that every penny we raise is spent on
local cats in need.
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