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BCC 25th Anniversary Gala & Animal Awareness Day 2022

BCC Celebrates its 25th Anniversary

Dear Friends,

Branford Compassion Club (BCC), a feline rescue and adoption organization, is in its 25th year of saving felines and controlling the homeless feline population in Branford and nearby communities.

On Friday, September 23, BCC will celebrate this milestone with a gala at Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club in Branford. A celebratory dinner, with special guest songwriter Julie Gold, is planned. Gold is best known for her 1991 Grammy Award-winning song “From a Distance,” which, as recorded by Bette Midler, peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. In addition, Branford philanthropist, arts and theater impresario Colin Sheehan, who, among his many duties, serves as the town’s Arts, Culture & Special Events Coordinator, will be the Master of Ceremonies for the evening.

BCC is currently offering combined sponsorship packages ranging from $500 to $5,000 for the gala in September and its annual Animal Awareness Day on October 2.

Our feline rescue has weathered many storms during its 25-year history, but thanks to generous donors and dedicated volunteers, we continue to fulfill our mission, and we look forward to the next 25 years.

I have attached our Sponsorship Form with details on each level of sponsorship. We are passionate about our mission and hope you share our love for helpless and homeless animals.

Thank you for your time and consideration!

Kind regards,

Peg Johnson, BCC President

Sponsorship Form

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Estate Auction to Benefit BCC

Last year the local community lost a beloved woman who was a staunch activist and great humanitarian, as well as a lover of all animals.

Robin Latta Tweedy of Branford was a dedicated feral feeder for BCC for a long time and worked hard and tirelessly to support our efforts and our mission. There will be an online estate auction running from February 25th through March 4th to disburse Robin’s belongings. Robin had asked that 20% of the proceeds from this auction be donated to BCC. Among other items, the auction will consist of eclectic antique and vintage items including artwork, jewelry, glass, decorative items, and porcelain. Certainly, something for everyone!

Please click on the button below to see and participate in the auction. We hope you will find something that will not only give you enjoyment but will honor Robin’s life by helping to support the cat shelter that she loved.

VISIT AUCTION

NOTE: This is a sale of partial contents. The larger things were donated to other charities, and many items taken by family members.

To learn more about this amazing and compassionate woman, please also read her obituary here.

Branford Compassion Club thanks you for your support!

Jen Payne Branford Compassion Club

2021 Annual Appeal


If it weren’t for BCC, I would never have adopted my beloved cat Jupiter. He was the sweetest cat and the greatest joy of my life! His adoring eyes would follow me from room to room. So, every time I hear about a stray or abandoned cat in need of rescue, I always think about Jupiter – and want to help!

Dear Friends,

Never has the need for rescue been so great or our veterinary cost, due to serious health issues and volume, been so high. We exceeded our 2021 budget for veterinary care in September. By the end of October our expenses had exceeded last year’s by more than $36,000, despite the considerable discounts received from our dedicated team of veterinarians.

Yet, we remain firm in our mission to provide for the feeding, shelter, and care of homeless, abandoned, and feral cats; to educate the public about the importance of spay/neuter population control, responsible pet ownership and kindness to animals; and, to establish an ongoing community network to achieve these goals.

2021 has been a very busy year for us! We have accepted more than 264 cats and kittens since January 1, some of which require a high level of veterinary care and socialization to become adoptable. In the same period, we adopted out over 194, bringing the total adoptions since we opened our shelter in 2011 to more than 2,516! We currently have more than 160 cats and kittens under our care in foster homes and in the shelter. Our shelter manager receives daily requests for rescue assistance from people facing eviction because of related Covid-19 job loss, people finding and feeding stray cats living outside, and local animal control agencies.

The high volume of intakes results in financial challenges that our adoption fees do not even begin to cover. As a non-profit, no-kill, volunteer-driven program with just one paid shelter manager, we receive no municipal funding from any town, and many state programs have been eliminated. Our operating costs in all areas – shelter maintenance, supplies, and veterinary care – continue to increase.

We have implemented additional fundraisers to make sure we can still accomplish our mission, despite the high bills, but we can’t do it without your help! Thank you in advance for your support, generosity, and compassion. If you have given to us recently, please accept our heartfelt appreciation.

Sincerely,

Margaret Johnson
President

or send a check to:
Branford Compassion Club
P.O. Box 768
Branford, CT 06405

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Animal Awareness Day 2021

SPONSORS

We are very appreciative of the support of all our sponsors and vendors who make this event possible!

Platinum Level Sponsors $1,000.00

Premier Subaru/KIA
Branford Veterinary Hospital
Susan Barnes
WordWorks LLC
Lakes Vet Services

Platinum Level In-Kind Sponsors
c2c Graphics (donation of graphic design services)
WPLR (radio station’s tent hosted by a WPLR personality)
Autografix (donating the creation and printing of our publicity banners)
DC Hall Rental Service (donating tents, tables, and chairs)

Gold Level Sponsors $500.00
Pawson Insurance
Branford Community Foundation

Gold Level In-Kind Sponsor
Shore Publishing (donating ads in The Sound newspaper)

Silver Level Sponsors $250.00
In Memory of Jupiter Johnson, from Peg Johnson
Mary Norcott Pemberton

Bronze Level Sponsors $100.00
Branford Dental Care
Christina Gagne
Pieper Veterinary
Dockside Seafood  & Grill Restaurant
Physical Fitness LLC

Bronze Level In-Kind Sponsor
Chabaso Bakery (donating bakery rolls)

Food Trucks
The Chef Truck
Sully’s Good Humor

Vendors (and the merchandise they sell)
Rutted Road Pottery – pottery
Hogan’s Hope – books, dolls, votives
Designed for Paws – clothing & accessories for pets & humans
Renewal by Anderson – window & door replacement
A Moment in Time – spiritual items
Tastefully Simple – spices, sauces, meal kits
We Let the Dogs Out – dog walking and pet-sitting
Magick Cottage – tarot card readings, gifts
Rod’s Woodworking – wood-crafted items
Scenic Route Candles – scented candles
Still Hill Stitcheries – quilted items such as aprons, table runners, pet beds

Rescue Groups
Tail to Paw Animal Support
Where the Love Is
Desmond’s Army
CT Votes for Animals

The Branford Compassion Club is a privately funded nonprofit organization founded in 1997 to raise awareness about the importance of spay-neutering felines, to aid in the adoption of homeless cats and care for those deemed unadoptable in area feral colonies. These feral cats are trapped, neutered and released into the perpetual daily care of BCC volunteers. The shelter, which opened in 2011, has found forever homes for more than 2,400 cats, while BCC has adopted out several thousand more before opening the Feline Rescue & Adoption Center.

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We Need Your Support! Become a Sponsor Today!

Dear Branford Compassion Club Friend,

BCC hasn’t stopped rescuing!

Never have the number of felines in our care been so high and we need your continued support!

As of today, we have: 80 kittens in foster care, 46 adult cats in foster care, and 72 cats in our shelter, for a total of 198 cats/kittens!

Our vet bills have reached new heights, due to the high number of cats with critical health issues. This month we are expecting a vet bill over $25,000.00!

In order to continue this level of support we need more of you to join us as recurring, Annual Sustaining Sponsor:

Protector – $600 (only $50 a month)
Champion – $300 (only $25 a month)
Guardian – $120 (only $10 a month)

Send a donation via our website (see below) or send a check to:

Branford Compassion Club
P.O. Box 768
Branford, CT 06405

For a few dollars or less a day – you can make a huge difference in the quality of life for our furry friends!

As a Sustaining Sponsor you will help ensure a steady stream of needed funding that will enable us to continue our mission to neuter, vaccinate, test and provide medical intervention for every feline that passes through our doors!

An additional way to support us monthly, is with recurring/auto-ship subscriptions at Chewy! * Just remember to ship to Branford Compassion Club, 2037 Foxon Road, North Branford, CT 06471

Abandoned cats are dependent on us to provide a safe haven where they can receive medical care and get the help, they need to find a forever home!

Branford Compassion Club has been here since 1997, and we continue to provide vital and lifesaving services to cats and kittens in need but, we can’t continue to do this without a major increase in sustainable support!

We cannot continue our mission without an increased source of sustainable funding. We urgently need your help, and all donations of any amount are always appreciated!

Thank you in advance for your support and generosity! We count on you, as an animal lover, to continue our mission!

Sincerely,
Margaret Johnson, President

* Please consider a gift sponsorship for a hard to shop for family member or friend!

CLICK HERE TO BECOME AN ANNUAL SUSTAINING SPONSOR NOW!

ALTERNATE: Become A Sustaining Sponsor
with Monthly Payments (Via Paypal Only)!

The Branford Compassion Club is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization.