Denver Post/Fetch Blog: 'Cat Care Society is closing popular Cajun’s Closet'

Quoting from John Davidson's blog for the Denver Post:

"Cajun’s Closet, a popular thrift store that has raised funds for the Lakewood-based Cat Care Society since 1995, is being closed.

'The board has chosen to close Cajun’s Closet Thrift Shop and focus future efforts on the success of its cat shelter and clinic operations,' said Diane Stoner, president of the society’s board of directors.

The society’s shelter and clinic are located at 5787 W. 6th Avenue and the thift shop has been at 5707 6th Avenue. The shop’s final public sales are Dec. 31 from 9 a.m. until noon. Everything is 80 percent off."

Link to the Fetch blog

Last Call For Cajun's Closet Thrift Shop - Closing December 31

Remaining merchandise: 80% off

Open today (Friday Dec 30) through 5:30 pm

Saturday, Dec 31, 9-noon (noon to 2, volunteers and employees only; after 2, closed to everyone but salvage and dealers).

Please note: The book room has already been sold in its entirety.

5707 W. 6th Avenue - enter via frontage road off of Sheridan, just north of 6th - look for red brick office building.

There's still three days left to give to Cat Care Society for a 2011 charitable donation!

December 29, 2011 - And, donating to Cat Care Society is easily done online at GivingFirst.org this year.

New this year: In Honor of/In Memory of electronic messages. GivingFirst.org has added the functionality so when making a donation 'in honor of' or 'in memory of' someone (or a favorite kitty in Cat Care's case), the donor can send a quick eCard sharing that a donation was made for how much and to whom.

Link to donate to Cat Care Society at any time via the GivingFirst.org platform: https://www.givingfirst.org/index.php?section=organizations&action=newDonation&fwID=28010

Or, go to the CCS website - http://www.catcaresociety.org/ - and click the "Donate Now" button.

Dec 31 is Saturday: There's still time to donate your 'Car for Cats' as a 2011 charitable contribution

Cars for Cats is Cat Care Society’s Vehicle Donor Program. The funds raised through your vehicle donation will support our many programs that help homeless cats.

We have partnered with Cars for Charity, a nonprofit organization, for many years. On our behalf, they will tow the vehicle, process the title and auction the vehicle. The process will begin once Cars for Charity receives all the completed forms.

Your donation will allow you to claim a charitable contribution on your tax return. As of January 1, 2005 if the vehicle sells for more than $500 you can only claim the amount the vehicle is actually sold for. Please call the shelter to obtain a packet of information OR, you can go online and complete the necessary paperwork at http://www.carsforcharity.net.

9News Petline9: Suellen Scott Introduces Annie Rose to Denver -- Annie's Waiting For Her Forever Home at the Cat Care Society Cageless Shelter

Hello there. My name is Annie Rose and today I went to 9News with Cat Care Society Development Director Suellen Scott.

I came to the CCS shelter last year on the Temporary Care Program when my person had some hard times and couldn't take care of me, but then I went back home. This year my person's health got worse and she could no longer keep me so now I'm up for adoption. I'll miss my person but I know that someone else will want to take me home to love me. I'm very outgoing and friendly. I love to play. I lived with a little dog before and we got along well. I love all people too. I'm just so easygoing. I'm looking forward to seeing you here soon!

Link to Annie Rose's Petfinder Profile

Also - don't forget that Cat Care Society has Adoption Specials going on now. Learn more at: http://denvercatcare.blogspot.com/2011/11/adoption-special-through-december-31-no.html

Your Year-End Contribution: 'Cat Care Society Builds Campaign Around Necklace'

Quoting from the article in the December 15th Lakewood/Edgewater YourHub:

"Necklace was abandoned in in October at the Cat Care Society, 5787 W. Sixth Ave., Lakewood, and society staff immediately went to work attending to the cat's multiple injuries and wounds."

Link to the YourHub posting

Link to PR Web Newswire

Link to Pitch Engine Social Media Release

2011 Boettcher Investigators Introduced to Colorado Bioscience Community

The 2011 class of Boettcher Investigators was introduced to Colorado's Bioscience Community at the Colorado BioScience Association's Annual Awards Dinner celebration, December 8, in Denver. Timothy Schulz, Boettcher Foundation Executive Director, made the presentation, along with Ted White, chair of the Boettcher Foundation Board of Trustees.

The 2011 Boettcher Investigators include: Tingting, Yao, Ph.D., Colorado State University; Zhe Chen, Ph.D., University of Colorado Boulder; Jing Wang, M.D., Ph.D., University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; Robert Doebele, M.D., Ph.D., University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; and John D. (Nick) Fisk, Ph.D., Colorado State University. Video of the presentation follows:


http://youtu.be/ub8azy2KG8M

Reminder This Week: BioBeers Denver 4Q11 | Holiday Party Edition!

Come celebrate the holiday season at Fitzsimons with friends old and new in BioBeers style! We'll be serving up the eggnog and celebrating so many important milestones met by our life science ecosystem in 2011 and looking ahead to what is certain to be an exciting 2012!

Thursday, December 15, 2011, 6:00 PM

Bioscience Park Center Lobby - Fitzsimons

12635 East Montview Blvd. , Aurora, CO

Link to RSVP

Denver Post Breaking News: '$8 million facility to house growing biotech companies at Fitzsimons'

Quoting from this morning's posting by Mark Jaffe:

"The Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority today announced plans for an $8 million expansion of its Bioscience Park, which is designed to house start-up biotech businesses.

The authority said in a statement it will add a 37,000-square-foot 'accelerator' facility.

'The new accelerator space will be leased to companies in the modest growth stage,' said Denise Brown, the authority's interim executive director.

There are five companies from the biopark's incubator facility that are negotiating leases for the accelerator facility, said Vicki Jenings, an authority spokeswoman."

Link to the denverpost.com posting

Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority Announces Second Phase of Strategic Refocus With $8 Million Expansion to Bioscience Park Center

Aurora, CO - In furtherance of its renewed commitment to support the growth of early-stage Colorado bioscience companies, especially those developing technologies from Colorado's research institutions, Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority (FRA) is expanding its Bioscience Park Center building (BPC) with an $8 million, 37,000-square-foot accelerator facility, increasing the BPC in excess of 50 percent. The announcement is made by Denise Brown, FRA Interim Executive Director, who says, "The new accelerator space will be leased to companies in the modest growth stage. We have a number of companies in the BPC incubator ready to make this advancement in addition to interest from other companies, both in-state and out-of-state, as well."

The FRA Board of Directors has been working with FRA staff, FRA's real estate development partner Forest City Science + Technology Group, consultants and lenders for the past several months to finalize this expansion. Based on the team's recommendation, the three-story accelerator will be built to the west of the current building with a new parking lot located to the north of BPC. Ground broke in October and construction has been progressing since, with completion expected by June, as recently reported in the Aurora Sentinel, http://www.aurorasentinel.com/email_push/news/article_95c4538e-1792-11e1-a67e-001cc4c03286.html.

Link to the PR Web newswire

Link to the PitchEngine Social Media Release

Site Selection: 'Colorado Bio has solid infrastructure'

Quoting from the recent bylined article by CBSA President & CEO Holli Riebel:

"Colorado is the next frontier in life sciences. Every day, more than 600 Colorado bioscience companies help improve lives locally and around the world. The state has seen its bioscience industry continue to grow faster than the national average over the past five years with more than 20,000 employees, and in fact grew 1.8 percent last year when the rest of the country saw a 2.4 percent decline. Colorado ranks sixth in medical device employment and houses medical device and biotechnology companies such as Caridian BCT, Covidien, Baxa, Amgen, Merck, and Roche."

The article details the top benefits to locating a bioscience company in Colorado

Link to read the full article

CSU News & Information: 'Colorado Bioscience Association Names Colorado State University Chemistry Professor Educator of the Year'

Quoting from the CSU News website:

"The Colorado Bioscience Association on Thursday night recognized Melissa Reynolds, assistant chemistry professor at Colorado State University, as Educator of the Year.

Reynolds was honored along with U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, state Rep. Cheri Gerou and Ernst & Young, among others.This is her second major award in the past year. In 2010, the Boettcher Foundation named Reynolds as one of only six inaugural Boettcher Investigators as part of the Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Program, which helps recruit, retain and advance scientific talent in Colorado. She was the only one from Colorado State named that year.

The Colorado Bioscience Association acknowledged Reynolds, a 2010 Boettcher Investigator, with this most recent honor because 'in addition to teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, she has organized professional development and entrepreneurship programs and mentored over 25 multidisciplinary students. Her positive leadership and encouragement has been continually evident to her colleagues, funders and the bioscience community as a whole.'"

Link to CSU News & Information

NCBR: 'Colorado Bioscience Association selects two from Northern Colorado'

Quoting from the Northern Colorado Business Report:

"The Colorado BioScience Association honored a Colorado State University professor and a Fort Collins-based company working to advance human nutrition and medicine.

Melissa Reynolds, assistant professor of chemistry at CSU, received the CBSA's Educator of the Year award for her work in CSU's School of Biomedical Engineering. Reynolds received a $1.3 million Department of Defense grant earlier this year to develop an artificial wound-healing material for battlefield injuries.

Ventria Bioscience, a manufacturer of bioscience products founded in 1993, received the association's Rising Star of the Year award in recognition of its work in commercializing recombinant proteins from a plant-based manufacturing system."

Link to the NCBR article

DBJ: 'Colorado BioScience Association bestows 2011 awards'

Quoting from the Denver Business Journal website:

"The Colorado BioScience Association presented its annual awards to recognize outstanding companies and people Thursday night during a dinner event at the Embassy Suites Denver.

The event was emceed by Denver Business Journal Editor Neil Westergaard.

Brian Baldwin and his sons Greg Baldwin and Jeff Baldwin were presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Baldwin founded Baxa Corp. of Douglas County in 1975 and his sons have helped lead the company."

Link to the DBJ

Denver Post: 'Colorado bioscience awards announced'

Quoting from the Denver Post website:

"The Colorado BioScience Association unveiled winners of its 2011 industry awards today. They include:

Brian, Greg and Jeff Baldwin of Baxa Corp., which provides technologies for fluid handling and delivery, are receiving the Life Achievement Award.

LABS Inc., known for its testing work in infectious disease, microbiology, and immunogenetics, is receiving the Company of the Year Award." Plus more...

Link to denverpost.com

Colorado BioScience Association Celebrates 2011 Industry Standouts

The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) honored the outstanding bioscience companies and individuals in the state during its 9th Annual Awards Dinner at the Downtown Denver Embassy Suites. The CBSA's Annual Awards program showcases the significant achievements in the state's bioscience industry throughout the year.

Recipients of 2011 awards include:

Lifetime Achievement Award - Brian, Greg and Jeff Baldwin
Brian Baldwin founded Baxa Corporation in 1975 and grew the company steadily over the succeeding 36 years along with the leadership of sons Greg and Jeff. Creating technology that saves patient lives, Baxa Corporation provides innovative, solution-based technologies for fluid handling and delivery. Its systems and devices promote the safe and efficient preparation, handling, packaging, and administration of fluid medications. Visit: http://www.baxa.com

Company of the Year - LABS Inc.
LABS, Inc. has grown to service clients across many healthcare industries over the past 30 years. Recently, they added a Cell and Molecular Biology Department to their already growing business. Labs Inc. has been the market leader in laboratory testing for Infectious Disease, Microbiology, and Immunogenetics. Visit: http://www.labs-inc.org

Rising Star of the Year - Ventria Bioscience
Ventria Bioscience is the first company to commercialize recombinant proteins derived from a plant-based manufacturing system. Ventria’s technology platform ExpressTec is a safe, affordable and sustainable manufacturing technology that achieves recombinant protein yield that is many times higher than alternative systems. Visit: http://www.ventria.com

Volunteer of the Year - Timothy Rodell, M.D. President and CEO, GlobeImmune
Timothy Rodell’s leadership and community involvement has greatly contributed to Colorado’s bioscience industry. He contributed significantly to Senator Bennet’s Colorado Competes Report as a member of the Innovation Roundtable. He also has been a voice at the federal level with a seat on BIO’s national Board leading our industry forward. Visit: http://www.globeimmune.com

Educator of the Year - Melissa Reynolds, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Colorado State University
Melissa Reynolds Ph.D. joined the Colorado State University faculty in 2009 as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry and is a participating faculty member in the School of Biomedical Engineering. In addition to teaching graduate and undergraduate courses she has organized professional development and entrepreneurship programs and mentored over 25 multidisciplinary students. Her positive leadership and encouragement has been continually evident to her colleagues, funders and the bioscience community as a whole. More about Dr. Reynolds: http://www.news.colostate.edu/Release/5620

Business Partner of the Year - Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young has been a strong partner for over seven years helping to move Colorado’s bioscience industry forward. They have provided excellent service to the industry with expertise and dedication to our companies. Visit: http://www.ey.com

Legislator of the Year - State Representative Cheri Gerou
Representative Cheri Gerou has shown continued support for the bioscience community. She was involved in introducing and enabled the passage of HB 1283 and SB 47 to extend and further fund the Bioscience Discovery Evaluation Grant Program. Visit: http://cherigerou.com

Chairman’s Award - Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson’s dedication to advocacy and strategic development as an industry leader has advanced bioscience in Colorado. The company has continually supported CBSA’s efforts to advance the regional bioscience community including the development of CBSA’s Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor Conference and presence on the Board of Directors. Visit: http://www.jnj.com
Chairman’s Award - U.S. Senator Michael Bennet
Senator Michael Bennet has championed Colorado’s bioscience issues at the Capitol on several major issues including spearheading the Colorado Innovation Economy Committee and the “Colorado Competes” report, of which CBSA co-chaired; a CEO roundtable event with FDA Commissioner Hamburg; and The Medical Device Regulatory Improvement Act, introduced to boost Medical Device innovation and FDA reform. Senator Bennet leadership and perseverance continue to benefit the bioscience community as a whole. Visit: http://bennet.senate.gov

Link to the Business Wire newswire

9News Petline9: 'Tis the Season for Cat Care Kitties, Holiday Cat Safety Tips and New Cat Care Vineyards Wine!

Cat Care's own Suellen Scott appeared today on a pre-recorded 9News Petline9 segment with recent shelter adoptee Biggs & CCS's new http://www.benefitwines.com/catcare selections (they're Chilean wines, very yummy and deliver in about a week, so there's still time to order for the holidays!).

Biggs was adopted, along with his buddy Buck, to his forever home just a few days ago - what a wonderful thing for them. Cat Care Society has an adoption special running through December 31 - learn more at this posting: http://denvercatcare.blogspot.com/2011/11/adoption-special-through-december-31-no.html

Suellen also shared important tips to keep kitties safe during the holidays -- reminding us how to keep our kitties out of harm's way during this festive time of year.

The Cat Care Society Shelter is open: Tuesday through Friday Noon - 5:30 p.m. - Saturday 11 am - 4:30 p.m. and Sunday Noon – 3 P.M.Closed Monday. Don't forget to pick up kitty gifts and treats at the Cat Care Society's Meow Mart store in the shelter. Also, the 2012 Cat Care Calendar is hot off the press and ready for purchase.

Link to the CCS website

Staff Favorite: Check Out Tipper at the Cat Care Society; She's Waiting for her Forever Home

Hello, there! My name is Tipper. There’s a story to that name; you see, I have a condition called Cerebellar Hypoplasia that affects my motor skills, and so I walk funny and fall a lot. But I get around just fine. I like to run and climb and play just like a regular cat. In fact, I don’t even really notice that I’m different from other cats. It doesn’t affect my health; it just makes me extra cute!

I love to be held on your shoulder, and I will come visit you when I am not busy playing. I love to chase things like balls and mice, and also I am very acrobatic. You should see my forward and back flips! If you come visit me at the shelter I will show you all my moves.

I don’t really like other cats and I would be happiest in a home where I have the whole place to myself. I don’t have a lot of special needs but if you have stairs, carpet on them might be helpful! I am just waiting for that special someone to take me home: is it YOU??

Link to Tipper's Petfinder Profile

The Cat Care Society Shelter is open:
Tuesday through Friday Noon - 5:30 P.M.
Saturday 11 am - 4:30 P.M.
Sunday Noon – 3 P.M.
Closed Monday

Adoption Special Through December 31 - No one wants to be homeless for the holidays, so Cat Care Society is running an adoption special through December 31. Tell your friends and colleagues! Cats and kittens are two for the price of one. Or adopt a cat one year old or older and the fee is only $30! We have many adorable cats looking for their forever homes.

Check out Cat Care Society's adoptable cats

Colorado Gives Day 2011 Extended To 12/7 Noon; Cat Care Society's Suellen Scott and Buck Celebrate on 9News Petline9

They could all be amused at Buck the Cat's amazing cuteness...or the extension of Colorado Gives Day until Wed, Dec 7 at noon. But whatever, it all makes sense today.

Suellen took Buck to Petline9 with 9News' Kathy Sabine this afternoon. As Buck says in his Petfinder profile: "Howdy, I'm Buck. My buddy Biggs and I were left at the shelter after our people lost their home (our home too). It's a terrible world out there when so many people and kitties and other pets lose their homes and have to be separated. What can we do to make the world a better place? We want to help. I know, we can help by sharing our love and sweetness with you. We are still a little shy around new people but we are really looking forward to meeting a new person who will adopt us and bring us home. Home... that's a good thing."

And as GivingFirst.org explains via 9News coverage earlier: "Due to high traffic on its website and technical problems, donors will be able to give to Colorado Gives Day a little bit longer. The Community First Foundation is extending the period of online giving at www.GivingFirst.org/COGivesDay until noon on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Colorado Gives Day was originally supposed to last for 24 hours on Dec. 6. The Community First Foundation says all contributions given up to the deadline on Wednesday will continue to be counted toward Bonus Bucks (drawn every hour until noon on Dec. 7) as well as High Five Prizes."

So...there's more time to donate...and darling Buck and his pal Biggs are avaiable for adoption at Cat Care Society. All good news today.

Link to 9News regarding the Colorado Gives Day Extension

Link to Buck the Cat's Adoption Profile

Link to Cat Care Society's Profile at GivingFirst.org

Colorado Gives Day 2011: Donate Now To Help Homeless, Abandoned and Injured Cats At Denver's Cat Care Society

It's here! Today is Colorado Gives Day and easily, online you can help the Denver Cat Care Society with its its important work in the community.

New this year: In Honor of/In Memory of electronic messages. GivingFirst.com has added the functionality so when making a donation 'in honor of' or 'in memory of' someone (or a favorite kitty in Cat Care's case), the donor can send a quick eCard sharing that a donation was made for how much and to whom.

This is the second year for Colorado Gives Day and, similar to last year, processing fees will be covered by Community First Foundation, FirstBank and local foundations so that 100 percent of Colorado Gives Day donations go directly to nonprofit organizations such as CCS. FirstBank, Colorado’s largest locally owned bank, has renewed its role as corporate partner of Colorado Gives Day, committing $500,000 to kick off the 2011 campaign including $300,000 for the FirstBank Incentive Fund. The FirstBank Incentive Fund will be proportionally allocated across all donations received, increasing the value of each donation. FirstBank is also sponsoring 12 new High Five prizes at $5,000 each.

Link to donate to Cat Care Society at any time via the GivingFirst.org platform: https://www.givingfirst.org/index.php?section=organizations&action=newDonation&fwID=28010

Or, go to the CCS website - http://www.catcaresociety.org/ - and click the "Donate Now" button.

Link to read about Cat Care Society's rescue and healing efforts with the abandoned cat Necklace this fall: http://denvercatcare.blogspot.com/2011/12/colorado-gives-day-2011-holiday-appeal.html

Colorado Gives Day 2011 - Holiday Appeal: Built Around Rescue Cat 'Necklace' For Denver's Cat Care Society

The Cat Care Society (CCS) has built its annual Holiday Appeal around the success of its work this fall with an abandoned 7-year-old cat named 'Necklace' by the Society's shelter and clinic staff. The announcement is made by Diane Stoner, CCS Board President, who says: “We found Necklace in early October abandoned in a dirty carrier outside the Cat Care Society Clinic. Necklace had multiple skin injuries to her neck and face, an ulcer on her upper lip, a broken tooth, and three open facial wounds near her ear, jaw, and cheek. We don’t know what happened, but our team went right to work.”

While under The Cat Clinic's care, Necklace received daily antiseptic washes of her wounds. Gauze around her neck enables her to wear a protective cone, which prevents further injury from scratching. She is starting to heal, and despite all her trauma, Necklace loves to be touched. She will lean in for “head butts” and starts purring and kneading as soon as someone shows affection.

"We are pleased to report that Necklace was adopted to her forever home on November 18. Necklace still has to wear the cone to keep her from scratching her delicate healing skin. Necklace's new "person" was advised by Cat Care staff on how keep her claws trimmed short to aid in the continuing healing process," explains Stoner. "The CCS Necklace appeal is timed perfectly with our Society's participation the GivingFirst.org Colorado Gives Day on December 6. We were accepted as a registered non-profit organization in the program earlier this year."

Link to PR Web Newswire

Link to Pitch Engine Social Media Release

Link to You Tube Slide Video of Necklace Case Study or view here:

Colorado Gives Day: Donate to Cat Care Society In Honor of/In Memory of a Friend or Kitty on Tuesday, Dec. 6

Cat Care Society is thrilled to be part of Colorado Gives Day on Tuesday, December 6. We're only two days away now.

New this year: In Honor of/In Memory of electronic messages. GivingFirst.com has added the functionality so when making a donation 'in honor of' or 'in memory of' someone (or a favorite kitty in Cat Care's case), the donor can send a quick eCard sharing that a donation was made for how much and to whom.

Cat Care Society's patrons and volunteers are sharing this message with friends and family this year: "Instead of a gift this year, I would love it if you make a donation to Cat Care Society in my name on Tuesday, December 6."

Link to donate to Cat Care Society at any time via the GivingFirst.org platform: https://www.givingfirst.org/index.php?section=organizations&action=newDonation&fwID=28010

Or, go to the CCS website - http://www.catcaresociety.org - and click the "Donate Now" button.

This is the second year for Colorado Gives Day and, similar to last year, processing fees will be covered by Community First Foundation, FirstBank and local foundations so that 100 percent of Colorado Gives Day donations go directly to nonprofit organizations such as CCS. FirstBank, Colorado’s largest locally owned bank, has renewed its role as corporate partner of Colorado Gives Day, committing $500,000 to kick off the 2011 campaign including $300,000 for the FirstBank Incentive Fund. The FirstBank Incentive Fund will be proportionally allocated across all donations received, increasing the value of each donation. FirstBank is also sponsoring 12 new High Five prizes at $5,000 each.

Aurora Sentinel: 'Fashion photographer Rick Guidotti steps away from supermodel runways to focus on the beauty in being different'

Aurora Sentinal Staff Writer Sara Castellanos featured CBSA Awards Dinner Keynote Speaker Rick Guidotti today. Quoting from the Sentinel website:

"...A collection of his photographs is being displayed at a gallery in the Santa Fe Arts District in Denver through Dec. 16, and he’ll be the keynote speaker at the Colorado BioScience Association Annual Awards Dinner in Denver on Dec. 8.

Guidotti co-founded Positive Exposure in 1997 with the aim of capturing the inherent beauty of people with physical afflictions like albinism, Down syndrome, Marfan syndrome, a connective tissue disorder, and Sturge-Weber syndrome, a disorder that results in port-wine stain birthmarks on the face.

'The idea is to walk away with a new understanding of beauty,' Guidotti said.

Several of Guidotti’s photographs adorn the walls of the VSA arts of Colorado/Access Gallery studio at 909 Santa Fe Drive in Denver.

The people depicted in the photographs hail from all over the globe, including Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, Canada, New York and Washington DC..."

Link to the article

2012 Colorado Cat Care Calendar: Hot Off The Press and Debuting Today at Santa Paws Festival

The 2012 Cat Care Society Calendar, featuring our own Colorado cats and kittens (photos submitted earlier this year by their owners), is fresh from the printer and for sale starting today at the Santa Paws Festival.

The Santa Paws Festival is open noon to 5:30 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. For those new to the Festival and Cat Care Society, we're located at 5787 W. 6th Avenue (north of the highway on the frontage road - access from Sheridan).

CCS Volunteer Coordinator Jane Dorsey says: "Santa Paws is simply the best bake sale in the history of the world—really! And, this year we will also be featuring a Mini Craft Fair with jewelry and assorted artisan items for sale. Plus, we'll serve refreshments, including Santa Paw's famous Cathouse Champagne Punch."

Here's what you'll find at the new Mini Craft Fair:

* Jewelry by silversmith Alix Patet
* Fused glass and beaded jewelry by Rita DeRuntz
* Natural stone jewelry and drawings by Christina Taylor
* Jewelry, knitted and crocheted items by JoAnn Fox
* Crocheted & knitted items, jewelry, pet blankets and baby quilts by Cheryl DeGraff

Last but not least there will be plenty of great shopping in the shelter's Meow Mart. Plus, amazing deals at the beloved Cajun's Closet Thrift Shop -- 60% off Friday and Saturday during the Santa Paws Festival.

Link to more information

Link to the Cat Care Society website

Denver Life Science Cluster Ranks 12th In U.S. - New Jones Lang LaSalle Report

Jones Lang LaSalle has released its 2011 Global Life Sciences Cluster Report. The Denver Market ranks 12th overall in the U.S. and is considered an emerging market.

According to the report overview:

"As life science companies determine which aspects of the business are vital to drug discovery and innovation, they are bifurcating their location strategies to optimize the cost versus output equation.

Established clusters within the United States and Europe remain destinations of choice for core aspects of drug discovery. Companies are able to offset the high costs of operating in established clusters with the increased odds of innovation due to deep, rich talent pools and infrastructure. Emerging global clusters, however, offer cost-advantageous manufacturing sites that provide both revenue and margin opportunities. Additionally, emerging clusters are becoming more competitive in hightech aspects of the value chain, due to significant capital investments
and improved political policies."

Link to the report pdf

Santa Paws Festival 2011: Cat Care Society Bakers and Crafters Are In High Gear For Dec 2-3 Event

The Cat Care Society bakers - aka the Society's army of dedicated volunteers - have been working their ovens overtime preparing for this year's Santa Paws Festival on Friday, December 2 (noon to 5:30 p.m.) and Saturday, December 3 (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). For those new to the Santa Paws Festival and Cat Care Society, we're located at 5787 W. 6th Avenue (north of the highway on the frontage road - access from Sheridan). Those are yummy pumpkin mini bundts pictured ... home baked, wrapped and labeled with love for the Santa Paws Festival.

Volunteer Coordinator Jane Dorsey says: "It’s the best bake sale in the history of the world—really! And, this year we will also be featuring a Mini Craft Fair with jewelry and assorted artisan items for sale. Plus, we'll serve refreshments, including Santa Paw's famous Cathouse Champagne Punch."

Here's what you'll find at the new Mini Craft Fair:

* Jewelry by silversmith Alix Patet
* Fused glass and beaded jewelry by Rita DeRuntz
* Natural stone jewelry and drawings by Christina Taylor
* Jewelry, knitted and crocheted items by JoAnn Fox
* Crocheted & knitted items, jewelry, pet blankets and baby quilts by Cheryl DeGraff

Last but not least there will be plenty of great shopping in the shelter's Meow Mart. Plus, amazing deals at the beloved Cajun's Closet Thrift Shop -- 60% off Friday and Saturday during the Santa Paws Festival.

Link to more information

Link to the Cat Care Society website

Denver Bucket List: 'Enjoy Yummy Baked Goods, Artisan Crafts & Kitty Gifts'

Thanks to Chrissy Morin for including Cat Care Society's Santa Paws Festival on the Denver Bucket List...Things To Do in Denver:

"'The Santa Paws Festival is a holiday tradition at our cat shelter in Lakewood, and the time when our dedicated volunteers show off their amazing baking skills, helping raise funds for our cat residents…This year we will also be featuring a Mini Craft Fair with jewelry and assorted artisan items for sale.' Jane Dorsey – Cat Care Society Volunteer Coordinator."

Link to the Denver Bucket List

Cat Care Society's Santa Paws Festival Is Coming To Town: December 2 and 3 with Yummy Baked Goods, Artisan Crafts and Meow Mart Gifts for Your Kitty

The Cat Care Society (CCS), 5787 W. 6th Avenue, will hold its annual "Santa Paws Festival," Friday, December 2 (noon to 5:30 p.m.) and Saturday, December 3 (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The announcement is made by Jane Dorsey, Cat Care Society Volunteer Coordinator, who says "The Santa Paws Festival is a holiday tradition at our cat shelter in Lakewood, and the time when our dedicated volunteers show off their amazing baking skills, helping raise funds for our cat residents."

During Santa Paws, Cat Care Society patrons and supporters shop at both the Cajun's Closet Thrift Shop, located next door to the shelter, and Meow Mart, inside the shelter, for cat gifts like the 'must have' Catnip Banana before venturing downstairs to The Cat Clinic waiting area, which is transformed into a veritable Sweet Shop for the Festival. "Quite simply," Dorsey explains, "It’s the best bake sale in the history of the world—really! And, this year we will also be featuring a Mini Craft Fair with jewelry and assorted artisan items for sale. Plus, we'll serve refreshments, including Santa Paw's famous Cathouse Champagne Punch."

Favorites at the Santa Paws Festival Bake Sale include homemade candies, cookies, bar cookies, pies, jams, jellies, home canned items (such as pickles), boxed cupcakes, Bundt cakes, spiced nuts, and FUDGE—all kinds of fudge. "Our Santa Paws' volunteer bakers are known for their creative and beautiful packaging, and many shoppers use purchases as hostess gifts at Holiday parties and potlucks," Dorsey said.

Link to the PR Web Newswire

Link to the Pitch Engine Social Media Release

The CatTipper 'Adoptable Cat of the Week' - Pokey in Colorado at Cat Care Society

From the 11/21 CatTipper blog... our own (Ms.) Pokey is famous!

Cat Care Society's "Pokey" is the CatTipper "Adoptable Cat of the Week." Pokey is 10 years old and has been at CCS since 9/21/11. Staff says she's "affectionate, quiet, friendly, playful."

Quoting from the CatTipper folks: "She is spayed, house trained, and is up to date on her shots. Bonus: Pokey is covered by Perpet-U-Care, a program that helps pay for her health care for the rest of her life. Pokey is a sweet girl who is hoping to spend the holiday season in her new forever home!"

Link to the blog posting

Link to Pokey's Petfinder page

Special Note: Cat Care Society is a participant in the Iams Home 4 the Holidays program which, through the cooperation of over 3,500 shelters worldwide, aims to find homes for 1.5 million pets between Oct. 1, 2011 and Jan. 3, 2012. Cattipper will be showcasing adoptable cats who are part of this program! Read more about Iams Home 4 The Holidays.

Adoption Special Through December 31 - No One Wants to be Homeless for the Holidays!

No one wants to be homeless for the holidays, so Cat Care Society is running an adoption special through December 31. Tell your friends and colleagues! Cats and kittens are two for the price of one. Or adopt a cat one year old or older and the fee is only $30! We have many adorable cats looking for their forever homes.

Check out Cat Care's adoptable cats

Cat Care Society Is Now a Registered Non-Profit at GivingFirst.org, Participating in the Second Annual Colorado Gives Day December 6th

Cat Care Society has been accepted as a registered non-profit organization at GivingFirst.org, a program of the Community First Foundation. The announcement is made by Diane Stoner, President of the CCS Board of Directors who says, "Cat Care Society is simply thrilled to be a new GivingFirst.org participant. The opportunity to reach patrons and donors beyond the scope of our individual efforts, combined with no processing fees for donations made on Colorado Gives Day December 6th, means more funding will go directly to our important community programs at the Cat Care Society. This support for our appeal efforts is unprecedented.”

This is the second year for Colorado Gives Day and, similar to last year, processing fees will be covered by Community First Foundation, FirstBank and local foundations so that 100 percent of Colorado Gives Day donations go directly to nonprofit organizations such as CCS. FirstBank, Colorado’s largest locally owned bank, has renewed its role as corporate partner of Colorado Gives Day, committing $500,000 to kick off the 2011 campaign including $300,000 for the FirstBank Incentive Fund. The FirstBank Incentive Fund will be proportionally allocated across all donations received, increasing the value of each donation. FirstBank is also sponsoring 12 new High Five prizes at $5,000 each.

Link to donate to Cat Care Society at any time via the GivingFirst.org platform: https://www.givingfirst.org/index.php?section=organizations&action=newDonation&fwID=28010

About Colorado Gives Day

Colorado Gives Day is an initiative to increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. Presented once again by Community First Foundation and FirstBank, Colorado Gives Day will take place during a 24-hour period on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011. Donations will be accepted through the website GivingFirst.org, with a goal to inspire and unite Coloradans in supporting local nonprofits. Visit http://www.givingfirst.org/CatCareSociety to view the CCS profile.

Link to the PR Web newswire

Link to the Pitch Engine Social Media Release

IAMs' The Daily Cat: 'How to Introduce a New Pet to Your Old Pet'

Cat Care Society's Abbi Collins, Adoption Manager, is quoted in The Daily Cat. Abbi was interviewed by Stacey Brecher last month about ''How to Introduce a New Pet to Your Old Pet'... From the posting:

"Are you considering adding a new pet to your family? When choosing your new pet, look for traits that you and your other pet will want, says Abbi Collins, adoption manager at the Cat Care Society in Colorado. 'Kittens are generally easier to introduce to new pets and new situations; however, pairing an energetic kitten with a sedate senior is likely a recipe for disaster,' says Collins. 'Try to find a cat with a history of getting along with the species (and maybe breed) you currently have.' When in doubt, pick animals of opposite genders -- they are more likely to get along."

Link to The Daily Cat

Lakewood Pet Examiner: 'Celebrate the holidays with the Cat Care Society'

Quoting from the posting by Lakewood Pet Examiner Carrie Dow:

"The Cat Care Society...cat shelter in Lakewood, is putting the 'fun' in fundraising with their annual Santa Paws Festival the first weekend of December.

Part open house, part holiday event and part bake sale, the Santa Paws Festival is for cat lovers of all ages to visit, shop and enjoy. The shelter’s volunteer “elves” will be spreading holiday cheer. Downstairs, check out some tasty homemade baked goods while crafters will be selling gift items upstairs. The Meow Mart will inside the shelter will have lots of gifts for cats and their finicky owners. Also included is a visit from Santa Paws.

The event will be Friday, December 2, from noon to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, December 3, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Cat Care Society is located at 5787 West 6th Avenue in Lakewood on the 6th Avenue frontage road near the Sheridan Exit."

Link to examiner.com to read more, including information about the new Cat Care Vineyards wines you can now buy online to benefit Cat Care Society, plus the Adoption Special going on at Cat Care Society through December 31.

Sentinel: 'FRA adds four new directors'

Quoting from the November 18 posting:

"AURORA The Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority announced four new members of its board of directors this week, additions officials say are part of a strategic refocusing of the 15-year-old organization.

'Our first tactic in refocus involves augmenting our board of directors with four of the area’s most well-known and successful leaders in the bioscience industry,' said Denise Brown, interim executive director of the FRA.

The new directors are: Donald M. Elliman, Jr., executive director of the Charles C. Gates Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Biology and member of the Children’s Hospital Colorado Board of Directors; William Freytag, PhD, former chairman and CEO of Myogen, Inc.; James C. T. Linfield, partner-in-charge of the Colorado office of Cooley LLP; David Perez, president and CEO of CaridianBCT, becoming TerumoBCT."

Link to the Aurora Sentinel

Tails of the Painted Cats - Take a Sneak Peek at the 2012 Designs. Plus join the Painted Cats on Facebook.

Painted Cat design entries have been selected. Our distinguished jurors were Kathy Berls, Arts Director for the Lakewood Arts Council and Linda Goto, Denver Hospice Mask Project. The opening reception for the project will be at the Lakewood Arts Council Gallery on May 3, coinciding with the Cats! Show. The cats will be auctioned July 28 at the Lakewood Country Club.

Browse through the design notebook:


http://youtu.be/n9oAQJeQTeU

Here is a list of participating artists and their cats this year:

1. Susan A. Becker: Quotable Cat
2. Kathy Burton: Bridal Henna Cat
3. Ashley Conroy: Colorado Calico
4. Liz Cooper: C is for Cat
5. Jane McFadden Dorsey: Jaguar Kitty
6. Jane McFadden Dorsey: Claudia Monette (Drawing cat)
7. Gail Firmin: Soleil
8. Kathryn Jackson: The RubaiyCat of Omar Siam
9. Melanie Gwendahlin Keyes: Cat Masquerade
10. Joan A. Lee: Crazy Quilt Cat
11. Karen R. Mahnken: Helios
12. Shirlee Akemi Miyake: Sushi Chef
13. Sara Nevadomski: Unity
14. Carla Pawlewicz: Hibiscat
15. K. Ross: Casino Kate: The Cat
16. Pam Schmidt: Meowscarade
17. Pam Schmidt: Misty
18. BW Sharp: Pearls & Lilies
19. Bonnie Wilber: Rudi
20. Cam Williams: Toulouse Le Chat

At writing, only one cat is left to sponsor (#2 Kathy Burton: Bridal Henna Cat). To find out more about sponsorship, please contact Jane Dorsey at ccsvolunteer@catcaresociety.org or 303-239-9680 Ext 16.

Cat Care Society would like to thank Guiry's ColorSource for underwriting art supplies for each artist.

Remember to follow the project as it unfolds on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TailsofthePaintedCats

Video: Senator Bennet Urges FDA to Provide More Regulatory Certainty to Spark Investments in Colorado Medical Device Industry

"Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet yesterday urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to continue building on efforts to provide more regulatory certainty and remove red tape to unleash much-needed investment in job-creating bioscience innovations in Colorado and the entire country. Bennet wants to work with the FDA to encourage faster approvals of safe and effective lifesaving products, so they get to the patients who need them most more quickly.

At a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing, Bennet questioned Dr. Jeffrey E. Shuren, director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health at the FDA, about how the FDA can modernize and reposition itself as a driver of global innovation in the 21st century. Bennet has introduced a bill, along with Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) to provide more certainty and reduce unnecessary regulatory roadblocks for the medical device sector, while maintaining a commitment to safety, so patients receive innovative products faster.

In October, Bennet joined the National Venture Capital Association’s MedIC Coalition at the release of a survey of more than 150 venture capital firms that showed that U.S. venture capitalists are decreasing their investments in biopharmaceutical and medical device companies, reducing their concentration in prevalent disease areas and shifting investment away from the United States towards Europe and Asia."


http://youtu.be/8ojllUQTEV8

Link to the CBSA Online Posting

Reminder: 'November is "Adopt a Senior Pet" month'

Quoting from the November 8 Lakewood Pet Examiner by Carrie Dow:

"November is Adopt a Senior Pet month and as the owner of two seniors pets, a 13-year-old Lab and 10-year-old cat who acts like a kitten, I can tell you that senior pets make great pets. And to help you find a slightly older, more mature model four-legged friend, several local shelters are having adoption specials on their special seniors."

Plus Carrie shares four reasons why senior pets make great pets.

She also included information about Cat Care Society:

"The CCS has a Perpet-U-Care adoption program specifically designed for senior cats or cats with chronic medical conditions. Similar to an insurance policy, the Perpet-U-Care program will cover the costs, up to $250 per calendar year, for the medical expenses of a senior cat. This program does not cover annual wellness exams or vaccinations and all treatment must take place at the CCS’ Cat Clinic."

Link to the Lakewood Pet Examiner

DBJ: 'Fitzsimons authority names 4 board members as it seeks more mature biotechs '

Quoting from the posting by Greg Avery:

"The Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority appointed four well-known bioscience industry leaders to its board Tuesday — including Don Elliman, Colorado’s former head of economic development — as the authority seeks to attract more mature biotech companies to its Aurora campus...

'We really got the industry “A list' — or at least a lot of it,” said Denise Brown, interim director of the Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority (FRA)...

'What we’re not seeing is relocating to the site by more mature companies,' she said. “The board is doubling down and looking into what’s preventing it.”

Vacancies and favorable rent across the metro area — and commercial real estate conditions around the country — make it hard for the FRA to attract larger biotechs. They’d likely have to build their own building because developers can’t finance a speculative building in the current economy, Brown said.

Venture capital investment has slowed in the medical biotech industry as a whole, and larger pharmaceutical companies have been quick to acquire growing mid-sized companies.

But, even with those factors limiting the number of companies the FRA can attract, it expects to do better it has, and adding the industry veterans on its board should help, Brown said."

Link to the Denver Business Journal

BioMed: 'Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority Rolls Out First Phase of Strategic Refocus...'

Quoting from the posting:

"The announcement is made by Denise Brown, FRA Interim Executive Director, who says, 'Our first tactic in refocus involves augmenting our board of directors with four of the area's most well-known and successful leaders in the bioscience industry.'

Joining the FRA Board are Donald M. Elliman, Jr., Executive Director of the Charles C. Gates Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Biology and current Director and former Chair of the Children's Hospital Colorado Board of Directors; William Freytag, PhD, former Chairman and CEO of Myogen, Inc.; James C. T. Linfield, Partner-in-Charge of the Colorado office of Cooley LLP; and David Perez, President and Chief Executive Officer of CaridianBCT, becoming TerumoBCT.

Brown continues, 'We're very pleased to welcome our new board members. These leaders are actively involved the bioscience community - locally, nationally and internationally - and maintain those critical relationships with entrepreneurs, companies and research groups required to guide the FRA through its next phase of growth. This is the first time the FRA has had bioscience executives on its board.'"

Link to BioMedReports.com

Denver Post: 'Fitzsimons Redevelopment names 4 to board'

Quoting from the breaking news posting by Margaret Jackson:

"The Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority has named four new board members as part of its plan to refocus the organization charged with overseeing the development of the bioscience park north of the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora.

Joining the FRA board are:

Don Elliman Jr., executive director of the Charles C. Gates Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Biology and member of the Children's Hospital board.

William Freytag, former chairman and chief executive of Myogen Inc.

James C.T. Linfield, partner-in-charge of the Colorado office of Cooley LLP.

David Perez, president and chief executive of CaridianBCT, which is becoming TerumoBCT."

Link to denverpost.com

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News: 'Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority Rolls Out First Phase of Strategic Refocus...'

From the November 15 posting:

"In a strategic effort to refocus and strengthen its organization, the Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority (FRA) has completed a regimen of planning to make adjustments in the direction, roles, responsibilities and allocation of resources going forward. The announcement is made by Denise Brown, FRA Interim Executive Director, who says, 'Our first tactic in refocus involves augmenting our board of directors with four of the area's most well-known and successful leaders in the bioscience industry.'

Joining the FRA Board are Donald M. Elliman, Jr., Executive Director of the Charles C. Gates Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Biology and current Director and former Chair of the Children's Hospital Colorado Board of Directors; William Freytag, PhD, former Chairman and CEO of Myogen, Inc.; James C. T. Linfield, Partner-in-Charge of the Colorado office of Cooley LLP; and David Perez, President and Chief Executive Officer of CaridianBCT, becoming TerumoBCT."

Link to GEN

Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority Rolls Out 1st Phase of Strategic Refocus With Appointment of Four Key Leaders in Bioscience Industry to Its Board

In a strategic effort to refocus and strengthen its organization, the Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority (FRA) has completed a regimen of planning to make adjustments in the direction, roles, responsibilities and allocation of resources going forward. The announcement is made by Denise Brown, FRA Interim Executive Director, who says, "Our first tactic in refocus involves augmenting our board of directors with four of the area's most well-known and successful leaders in the bioscience industry to help build programs and services to attract bioscience companies to relocate to Colorado and keep growing Colorado-based bioscience companies here, adding to our employment base. Modifying the board accordingly was approved in a recent board action."

Joining the FRA Board are (pictured L-R above): Donald M. Elliman, Jr., Executive Director of the Charles C. Gates Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Biology and current Director and former Chair of the Children's Hospital Colorado Board of Directors; William Freytag, PhD, former Chairman and CEO of Myogen, Inc.; James C. T. Linfield, Partner-in-Charge of the Colorado office of Cooley LLP; and David Perez, President and Chief Executive Officer of CaridianBCT, becoming TerumoBCT.

Brown continues, "We're very pleased to welcome our new board members. These leaders are actively involved the bioscience community - locally, nationally and internationally - and maintain those critical relationships with entrepreneurs, companies and research groups required to guide the FRA through its next phase of growth. This is the first time the FRA has had bioscience executives on its board."

Link to the PR Web Newswire

Link to the Pitch Engine Social Media Release

Photo Exhibit By Colorado Bioscience Awards Keynote Rick Guidotti Opens 11/18 At Santa Fe Arts District VSA Colorado/Access Gallery

Photos by Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) Awards Dinner Keynote Speaker Rick Guidotti will be on display for the general public beginning November 18 (through December 16) at the VSA Colorado/Access Gallery in Denver's Santa Fe Arts District. The announcement is made by Holli Riebel, CBSA President and CEO, who says: “We are very pleased that everyone in the community will have the opportunity to see Rick's powerful images about genetic difference."

View a video about Rick Guidotti's Positive Exposure and its mission:



http://youtu.be/_-cMu3UA4QE

Link to the Business Wire Release

Link to the Pitch Engine Social Media Newswire

Colorado BioScience Association Launches Internship Program With Support of 11 Employers + Area Universities

The CBSA is launching its new Internship Program with the support of 11 founding employers in the Denver area. The announcement is made by Holli Riebel, CBSA President and CEO, who says: “Our education committee has been working diligently with our member companies and universities for the past six months to develop a program that will be valuable to both the student interns and participating companies as we go forward. We will begin intern recruitment immediately through early spring 2012 with the first interns expected to be placed in positions by summer 2012."

Participating employers, at program launch, include:

* Allosource
* Amgen
* Baxa Corporation
* CaridianBCT, Becoming TerumoBCT
* Colorado BioScience Association
* Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4)
* GlobeImmune
* Merck
* Sandhill Scientific
* Sharklet Technologies
* Tolmar

"In addition to these 'founding employers,' we've had interest from yet another six companies. Our team has been very pleased with the positive response from both employers and our universities," Mark Spiecker, President & CEO of Sharklet Technologies and Chair of the CBSA Education Committee, explains. "Now more than ever, there's an extreme need for university students to obtain real world experience, in addition to their time in the classroom."

Link to the Business Wire Release

Link to the Pitch Engine Social Media Release

Cat Care Society: 'Our own Suellen Scott took two of our Kitten Room cuties to 9News Petline9 this morning...'

Our own Suellen Scott took two of our Kitten Room cuties to 9News Petline9 this morning... on Twitpic

The Cat Care Society shelter is open today (Wednesday), noon to 5:30 p.m. Visit and pet our adorable residents...adoptions welcome!

November Is Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month - Come Celebrate at Denver's Cat Care Society!

Cat Care Society and Petfinder.com are celebrating November as Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month. Petfinder.com hosts Cat Care's adoptable kitties online - click to view.

Three of CCS's adorable 'senior women' awaiting their forever home adoptions are pictured here: Krista, age 10 (left); Cotton, age 12 (top right); and Ellen, age 9 (bottom right). Here's more about each kitty:

Krista - "I have the softest fur. Have you ever seen a prettier cat? I'm very affectionate; I even give little kitty kisses but I have my moods sometime. Ill help you learn how to know when Im feeling loving and when I just want to have some me time. I don't like a lot of rowdiness. I'd rather have a more mature, quiet home. I'm just biding my time here at the shelter. In fact, Im not crazy about all the action in the main shelter, so now Im hanging out over at the business office. It's a very nice place to stay for awhile but it can't compare to a real home with a wonderful person like you."

Cotton - "Isn't that a good name to describe my fluffy, soft white fur? I was a stray kitty so it's pretty amazing that my fur coat is in such good shape. I'm just 12 years old but because of my age I'm on the CCS Perpet-U-Care program, which will pay for a portion of my health care for the rest of my life. That's a pretty good deal, don't you think? I really like people but I'm still a little wary. Being a stray kitty was a tough life, so it takes me awhile to get used to new people but Im very loyal to my friends. Won't you come visit me? I could be a really great pal."

Cotton is featured on Cat Care Society's new Cat Care Vineyards chardonnay. Take a look at the collection: http://www.benefitwines.com/catcare.

Ellen - "I was abandoned at the front door of the Cat Care Society in a carrier with my two 12 week old kittens. Can you believe that?! My kittens have already been adopted; they are real cuties but then so am I. Im a brown and white tabby and my hair is mostly short but I have a big bushy tail. Im really playful and a real cuddler but a little shy at first. Im here waiting just for you. Come visit and I know you will fall in love with me."

Abbi Collins, Adoption Manager at Denver's CCS and Kim Saunders, Petfinder.com's Vice President of Shelter Outreach and Public Relations say: "Think of a pet that is already trained and doesn't chew or scratch everything in sight -- a pet who will love you unconditionally. That's what you get when you adopt a senior pet."

The Cat Care Society Shelter is open:
Tuesday through Friday Noon - 5:30 P.M.
Saturday 11 am - 4:30 P.M.
Sunday Noon – 3 P.M.
Closed Monday

Link to receive Cat Care Society's e-newsletter

Donate online to help our Cat Care Society kitties - every bit helps at the shelter!

New E-Newsletter for Denver Cat Lovers: Cat Care Society 'Mews'

Cat Care Society has launched its new e-newsletter publication, Cat Care Society Mews, via Constant Contact.

Link to an online version of the October 24th debut CCS Mews

Link to subscribe to the Cat Care Society Mews e-newsletter

We plan to distribute the newsletter every 2-3 weeks, so as not to overload your e-mail.

Donate online to help our Cat Care Society kitties - every bit helps at the shelter!

Thank you for your support!

Fall Cat Care Quarterly: Hot Off The Press and Soon, If Not Already, In Your Mailbox

Cat Rescue: Joplin Cats Find Their Way to CCS

Adoption Tips: Communicating With Your Cat (Part 2)

Dr. Lynne: Can Your Cat Say Cheese? (and look good at the same time?)

Tails of the Painted Cats 2012

Cupcakes for Cats Recap

Memorials

Scratching Post

And More...

Link to read the new Fall issue online

Link to receive Cat Care Society's e-newsletter

Donate online to help our Cat Care Society kitties - every bit helps at the shelter!

Love Wine? Love Cats? Now Indulge Both and Help Cat Care Society!

Just in time for Holiday gifting and gathering: Cat Care Society has partnered with Benefit Wines to raise funds with its new "Cat Care Vineyards" selection of wines:

Love Me Malbec - A medium bodied and soft Malbec will delight with plums, leather and chocolate overtones. With well balanced acidity it provides a juicy and easy drinking wine.

Prowlin' Pinot - Layers of ripe red fruit flavors are among the distinctive features of this elegant varietal. It's fresh on the palate, with a long, lingering finish.

Kitten Kabernet - Rich and ripe this Cabernet features ripe berry aromas and an intensely fruity character. Smooth and well structured, it has soft velvety tannins on the finish.

Cotton Chardonnay - Lively and unoaked, this crisp, medium-bodied wine has lovely straw-yellow hues and aromas of apricots, apples and tropical fruits.

Benny's Select Merlot - This estate grown, handcrafted merlot shows a deep red color with aromas of black pepper and ripe red fruit. Soft and well balanced this merlot displays all the characteristics of the varietal.

SHHH-auvignon Blanc - This crisp, mouth-watering wine captivates with refreshing tropical and citrus fruit flavors, and a clean, well-balanced finish.

All are certified organic and vegan friendly.

Link to learn more and order individual bottles or the Collector's and Sampler packages. A portion of each purchase benefits Cat Care Society - see product descriptions.

Ariel Pharma Only Colorado Life Science Company Presenting at Prestigious Silicon Valley Bank SVB Showcase Event

CBSA Board Chair Steve Orndorff, President & CEO of Ariel Pharmaceuticals, presented at Silicon Valley Bank's SVB Showcase, October 20 in Menlo Park, CA. Ariel was the only life science company from Colorado presenting to more than 200 investors at the conference. SVB Showcase 2011, hosted by the SVB Accelerator, featured three concurrent tracks with presentations from companies seeking a Series A, B or C round of financing in the life science, cleantech and technology sectors.

Here's video of Orndorff's SVB Showcase interview about Ariel Pharma:

http://youtu.be/iBqeHnRGvG0

Link to the Ariel Pharmaceuticals website

Link to the SVB - Silicon Valley Bank website