HAPPY 16TH BIRTHDAY TLC!

Come celebrate TLC'S 16 years of cat rescue and adoption!

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6

4:30 PM TO 7:45 PM 

Rust Belt Bar & Grill

3720 Lakeshore Rd.

Blasdell, NY

$5 ADMISSION INCLUDES:

1 trip to the delicious buffet

Birthday Cake!

ALSO ENJOY:

50/50 Raffle

Basket Raffle

Cash Bar

Buy It Now

CHECK OUT OUR 2016 STATS!

Total Surrenders:
1,579 cats & kittens

Total Spay/Neuters performed: 767

Total Adoptions:
1,577 cats & kittens

PLEASE RSVP ON THE TEN LIVES CLUB FACEBOOK EVENTS PAGE

OR CONTACT DIANA AT Ziggy0312@yahoo.com

TATS FOR TLC CATS IS BACK!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH
10 am to 8 pm

Ink Inc.
320 Genesee St.
Buffalo, NY  14207
If you missed out last time or just want some more ink, stop by and get a tat on November 19!  All proceeds help Ten Lives Club's cats.

Many cat themed tattoo designs to choose!

Get there early, only the first 100 supporters will get a tat!

CALL 716-646-5577 FOR MORE INFORMATION!

TLC MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER UPDATE!

Ten Lives Club is still in need of some donations, props, desserts and VOLUNTEERS for the upcoming Murder Mystery Dinner Theater event this Friday, November 4! 

"Murder of a Millionaire Cat Fancier" will be performed by WNY Improv at The Grapevine Banquets located at 333 Dick Rd. in Depew, NY.

ITEMS NEEDED FOR RAFFLES & SILENT AUCTION:
Massage, spa, nail or hair salon gift certificates
Dinner, pizza or grocery store or other gift certificates (Tops, Dollar General, Wegmans, Kohls, etc.)
Liquor (rum, gin, vodka, tequila, etc.) or any wine or champagne
Sabre and Buffalo Bills silent auction items - New team items or BEST ever - a set of tickets to any of the games!
Lottery tickets for our famous lottery board!
Handmade items - such as anything wooden or sewn, any items you lovingly made with care, cat trees, art, pottery, etc.
Nice jewelry
Toys (new)
Bakery or cupcake gift certificates

PROPS FOR PLAY:
Fake money & fake gold, silver or chocolate coins 
Monopoly money & game pieces
Stuffed animal cats - the play actor needs about 30 stuffed animal cats for this show!  

DESSERTS:
LOTS OF DESSERTS NEEDED of ANY KIND!  Desserts should be cut in bite size and put in a disposable container or a box.  Desserts can be dropped off at the TLC shelter located at 3741 Lakeshore Rd. in Blasdell on Thursday, Nov. 3  between 9:00 am to 6:00 pm or Friday between 9:00 am & 1:00 pm.  They can also be dropped off at the Grapevine on Friday, Nov. 4 between 2:00 pm & 5:00pm. 

VOLUNTEERS:
Transporters needed on Friday starting at 1:00 pm to haul supplies from the shelter to The Grapevine.  Volunteers from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Grapevine to help us set up baskets, items for sale, silent auction, put together dessert trays.
Volunteers needed during the event from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Front door-  to check people in, take tickets, man the entrance table
Greeters at door and in the lobby Hand out program booklets
Decorate tables and set up table signs
Table help - Show people to their table (if reserved) or help find seats
Sell theme raffle tickets, lottery board tickets, help with "Buy It Now" table & silent auction
Pull winners of raffles at 8:30 and keep track.
Take down items and load in vehicles
Take some of the props (wicker chairs, lamps, bookshelf) and bring back to shelter at your convenience.

TLC really needs volunteers for their BIGGEST fundraiser EVER! Please consider giving your time, donating items or helping all the other hard working volunteers!  This will be an amazing fundraiser to help our cats, keep our shelter running and our Walden Galleria location open till the end of the year! 

CALL 716-646-5577 TO VOLUNTEER OR DONATE!

TLC MURDER MYSTERY THEATER!

"Murder of Millionaire Cat Fancier"

Presented by WNY Improv

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4

5:30 PM TO 9:30 PM

The Grapevine Banquets

333 Dick Rd.

Depew, NY

TICKETS ARE $40 PER PERSON

Tickets can be purchased ONLINE or from the TLC Shelter (3741 Lakeshore Rd. in Blasdell) only until THURSDAY, Nov. 3.  Tickets will only be available at the door on Friday.

SEATING IS LIMITED!

Almost 500 tickets have been sold to date!

Tickets include dinner and two drink tickets for beer or wine.  Dinner will be served at 6:30 and includes Italian Specialty Chicken, House Rigatoni, House Salad, Garlic Rolls, Mashed Potatoes, Coffee, Tea, Assorted Sodas and Desserts.

Drinks & Appetizers served from 5:30 to 6:30 pm

Play begins at 7:30 pm

All proceeds benefit Ten Lives Club!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

CALL 716-646-5577

TLC HOLIDAY MEOWY HOUR

Join Ten Lives for a holiday "Meowy Hour"!  Everyone is invited to our cat-loving Happy Hour!

All proceeds benefit Ten Lives Club!

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2016

4:30PM - 7:30PM

Rust Belt Bar & Grill

3720 Lakeshore Rd.

Blasdell, NY  14219

$5 Admission
Includes:  Free ticket for 1 trip to the delicious food buffet available from 5:30pm - 6:30pm.  

CASH BAR, 50/50 & Theme Basket raffle!

MEET HARRISON!

My name is Harrison and I am the purrfect cat. I'm young (3 yrs. old), handsome, friendly, and get along with other cats. 

My adoption fee is only $15 this week!

I'm neutered, combo tested, and ready to go in to just about any home. 

A charmer like me won't last long so run down to the shelter and adopt me today!

TO ADOPT HARRISON:

 

VISIT TEN LIVES CLUB

 3741 LAKESHORE RD.

BLASDELL,  NY  14219

716-646-5577

TLC IS HIRING A PT CLEANER!

Ten Lives is looking to hire a dependable, mature, cat loving individual to clean cat cages and give medications to shelter cats.  

The position is at the TLC Shelter located at 3741 Lakeshore Rd. in Blasdell.

Must be over 18 and have reliable transportation. 

General housekeeping experience preferred.  Experience with cat handling is helpful but not a must. 

• HOURS:  9am to 1pm 
• DAYS:  Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
• Some Sunday & Holidays are required. 
• RATE OF PAY: $9 an hour

To apply please send resume to:

tenlivesclub@yahoo.com

MEET LORENZO!

We have never met, but I love you already. My name is Lorenzo and I am a super sweet, young, FIV positive boy kitty who loves to be pet.

Stop by the Ten Lives Club shelter at 3741 Lakeshore Rd. in Blasdell and show me some love! 

Better yet, adopt me and you will receive a lifetime of unconditional love!

TO ADOPT LORENZO
CALL 716-646-5577!

NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEKEND AT TLC PETSMART CHEEKTOWAGA

PETSMART CHARITIES

NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEKEND

 

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPT. 17 & 18
10AM - 4PM

TLC at PETSMART
1734 WALDEN AVE.
CHEEKTOWAGA

On average, more than 15,000 pets find homes every time PetSmart Charities hosts a National Adoption Weekend.  Held 4 times a year, these events showcase adoptable pets in every PetSmart store in the United States and Canada.

Come find a new furry, purry family member!
 

CRAFTS & CAT THEMED ITEMS
SPECIAL ADOPTION FEES
 

INTERESTED IN HELPING OUT?
CONTACT MARIANNE at mmcpherson@noco.com

PETFINDER WORKS WONDERS FOR TLC KITTY

Benjamin Stein-d'Lobita and Axel d'Lobita with Winston

Submitted By: Benjamin Stein-d'Lobita and Axel d'Lobita

Several years ago before I had moved to Buffalo from Long Island, NY, a neighborhood black cat that had eye problems disappeared during the spring and was never seen again. He had always followed me home as when I walked around, meowing and insisting on endless belly rubs. I always wondered what had happened to him. I sincerely hoped that wherever he was, he was at peace and somewhere he was loved.

My parents had always firmly believed in “don’t shop, adopt” and took in many rescued animals, leading to my passion for rescuing pets. In December 2015, my then-fiancé (now husband) Ben and I had been mulling over the idea of adding a new furry member to our family. We had left a multi-roommate situation where our three-year-old cat Orion was one of six living in a three level house. He no longer had his best friend (a white Siamese mix named Walter) that he had bonded with over a year and a half. Ben and I had also discussed finding a special needs cat that required extra love and attention. We knew whomever we adopted had to be cat-sibling friendly and able to adapt to a small apartment. I began my search on Petfinder.com daily, scrolling through a plethora of adoptable cats while working overnights at a hotel.

A week before Christmas I had discovered Winston's profile. The Ten Lives Club of the Walden Galleria Mall had a posted a short paragraph on his history. He was a rescue from a high kill shelter that lost one eye but still had all the charm in the world and love to share. I printed out his Petfinder listing and came home the following morning and showed it to Ben. Winston’s story and personality called to me and I knew from that moment I wanted to bring him home. I called the shelter to ask if he was still available after returning from a holiday trip. Kristen, the manager from TLC, confirmed he was still at the shelter.  I asked Ben his opinion on Winston and he agreed that he would be a good fit for us. Every few days I would check the shelter’s Facebook page to see if Winston was still there, and he was. We had to stand by to prepare our home for a new addition and ensure he would have a smooth transition. Ben and I agreed we would not adopt a new family member until everything was ready.

A month before Valentine’s Day, we made the trip to the mall to meet Winston after weeks of patiently waiting for the right time. An hour and a half ride from downtown by bus, we arrived in the afternoon and requested to have a meet and greet. Kristen noted that if he were to go home with us, he must have a slow introduction to Orion. The second stipulation was that he must take his beloved green coil toy home. After the approval was given we asked if we could return the next day with our friend’s car to pick him up. As of January 15th, 2016 Winston came home with us, coil and all. Orion and Winston met nose to nose through the carrier and behind the bathroom door; Orion seemed unfazed but interested in who this new friend could be. After a few days we allowed them to interact with supervision but barrier-free. Winston became a much-loved part of our small family. His similarities to the long-departed neighborhood cat continued to make me wonder daily if this was him in a new body but the same spirit.

Ben now volunteers at TLC’s Galleria shelter, and we have since adopted our third cat and second special needs baby, a deaf cat named Neil. We thank not only the Ten Lives Club for their dedication to rescuing high risk, special needs, FIV+, and senior cats but also Petfinder.com for helping us connect with them and find Winston.

GET A TAT TO SAVE A CAT!

GET A TAT SAVE A CAT

TLC TATTOO FUNDRAISER!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

12PM TO 6PM

7 SEAS TATTOO

3187 ABBOTT RD.

ORCHARD PARK, NY

Choose from a variety of pet themed tattoo designs.  Each tattoo is $40 and 100% of the proceeds benefit animal rescue!  Ten Lives is donating 5% to Buffalo Pug.

The tattoo artists are graciously donating their time and talent for this event.  All tattoos will be done on a first come, first serve basis - no appointments accepted.  PLEASE BE SURE TO TIP YOUR ARTIST!





Read the shelterme.tv article "Tattoos For Charity - Get A Tat, Help A Cat"!

For more information, contact Diana at ziggy0312@yahoo.com 

or call 716-646-5577!

TLC MOURNS LOSS OF BELOVED FRIEND & VOLUNTEER

On Sunday afternoon, September 4th, our dear friend and dedicated TLC Volunteer, Marianne Annibali was hit by a car while jogging.  The accident happened on Walden Ave in Depew and she died instantly.  Her death has left a big hole in all of our hearts and she will be greatly missed.

Several years ago, Marianne and her husband Rich, adopted a TLC Cat named Tucker.  When Marianne saw an opportunity to volunteer at our Pet Supply Plus location on Union Road, she joined our TLC family.  She always brought along her 14 year daughter Marirose.

Marianne then started fostering and was seldom without a Mom and kittens at their home.  As if that was not enough, She also cleaned Friday nights at Petsmart after learning we were very short handed.

Marianne and Rich also volunteered for a Greyhound rescue group. She certainly shared the love and compassion for animals with her family. She ran five miles every day, rain or shine.  On her run, she always stopped by Marianne McPherson’s house to chat about her fosters. Dorine, who also lives in the neighborhood, would frequently see her running down Walden Ave.

Marianne said she needed to run every day so she would stay healthy. She wanted to be around a long time to watch her daughter grow up, get married and maybe someday enjoy a house full of grand kids. 

Marianne worked at Sisters Hospital where she also had many friends. She was married to her husband Rich for 34 years and her daughter Marirose will celebrate her 15th Birthday next week.

This is such a tragedy for her family and ours here at Ten Lives.  We know she is surrounded by numerous animals up at Rainbow Bridge but things will never be the same for those of us she left behind.

READ OBITUARY, SIGN OR VIEW GUEST BOOK 

RACE FOR CHANGE!

 

Start collecting your spare change to benefit TLC kitties!

On Saturday, May 7 from 1pm to 3pm, Ten Lives is hosting a "Race for Change" at our main shelter at 3741 Lakeshore Rd. in Blasdell. 

Bring the change you've collected to our shelter on May 7 and we'll count it up for you on the spot!

Those who collect $25 or more in change will receive a signature TLC tote bag filled with cat and dog treats, goodies PLUS get to pick a Beanie Baby too!  The top five will also receive a TLC t-shirt!  Challenge your family and friends to see who can collect the most change! 

We will have special adoption rates and everyone can hang out with the kitties!  Enjoy FREE COOKIES & DESSERTS TOO!

TLC RESCUES MAMA CAT SHOT IN NECK!

 
Sweet Darby is just one example of the many cases of cruelty & abuse that come through the doors of Ten Lives Club.

Darby, a female, came into our program with her baby kittens and went to one of our loyal and experienced foster homes. The foster home noticed a bump on her neck.

When Darby was spayed and under sedation, the bump was checked. A .22 bullet was taken out of Darby's neck!  Pictured below left is the .22 bullet removed from Darby's neck during surgery.

Pictured below right is the open wound.  Darby is on pain medication not only for her spay but also the wound which our vet left open to heal.  Once she is finished with her antibiotics to prevent infection, Darby will be available for adoption in about a week.

Poor Darby has been through so much yet even so, she is a sweet little thing and so trusting.  

PLEASE HELP US FIND SWEET DARBY THE LOVING FOREVER HOME SHE DESERVES!

 

CALL 716-646-5577 TO ADOPT DARBY!
TO DONATE TOWARDS HER CARE CLICK HERE!

COME CELEBRATE TEN LIVES CLUB 15TH BIRTHDAY BASH!

 

TEN LIVES CLUB IS CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF CAT RESCUE & ADOPTION IN 2016!

Come join us for this momentous occasion!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12

8PM TO 10:30PM

               ROB'S COMEDY PLAYHOUSE               

(Inside Dandelion's Restaurant)

1340 N. FOREST RD.

 WILLIAMSVILLE, NY

TICKETS ARE ONLY $25 PER PERSON!

INCLUDES: 

STAND-UP COMEDY SHOW!

2 FREE DRINKS!

LOTS OF LAUGHS!

 More food & drinks available for purchase!

THEME BASKET RAFFLE!

50/50!

LIVE AUCTION!

Tickets available for purchase online (below), call our main shelter at 716-646-5577, Ext. 101 or on the Ten Lives Club website!  

BUY NOW!  

Tickets are limited! 

Birthday Bash Comedy Show

1 Ticket $25.00 USD 2 Tickets $50.00 USD 3 Tickets $75.00 USD 4 Tickets $100.00 USD 5 Tickets $125.00 USD 6 Tickets $150.00 USD

TEN LIVES CLUB 2016 CALENDARS MAKE GREAT GIFTS!

The holiday season is near and our Ten Lives Club 2016 Calendar is a great gift for all your cat loving friends and family too! 

Our Ten Lives Club 2016 calendar features dozens of our irresistible feline residents. They are selling fast and every penny raised directly benefits the cats! 

PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW FOR UNIQUE 
& SPECIAL GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK!

# of Calendars

1 Calendar $13.14 USD 2 Calendars $23.94 USD 3 Calendars $35.75 USD 4 Calendars $45.94 USD 5 Calendars $55.95 USD 6 Calendars $65.95 USD

NEW TEN LIVES CLUB ADOPTION LOCATION AT GALLERIA MALL!

The new Ten Lives Club Walden Galleria adoption location was previously occupied by the SPCA.  It is located just inside the main entrance next to Lord & Taylors on the ground level in the Walden Galleria Mall in Cheektowaga, New York.   

Ten Lives recently celebrated our Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Galleria on Saturday, October 24.  Hundreds of visitors, along with dozens of TLC volunteers came out for our event!

The very same day, we received a very generous donation from Joe Kozoil of CatLadder.com.  Joe brought us 3 beautiful handmade cat ladders for our kitties in the showcase windows Saturday morning and they LOVE them!

CatLadder.com makes unique cat furniture pieces made to order.  Each cat ladder is individually hand crafted!  You pick the color of the stain, carpeting for the steps and how many steps/height of the cat ladder you would like for your cat(s).  Be sure to check them out at catladder.com and order one for your kitty!  THANK YOU JOE & CATLADDER.COM!

 

 TLC volunteers baked DOZENS of kitty cupcakes that were handed out to all of the visitors who stopped in to visit the kitties on Saturday.   

THANK YOU to all of the dedicated TLC volunteers who took the time to bake & decorate these yummy cupcakes!

We held a Theme Basket raffle and the "Whisker Wheel" was on hand for visitors to take a spin to win prizes! 
 
Brenda Bushley, long time dedicated TLC Volunteer, had her handmade jewelry for sale with 100% of the proceeds to benefit Ten Lives Club - THANK YOU BRENDA! 

TLC at Galleria had ELEVEN adoptions in just ONE DAY during the Grand Opening Day!
  

Since TLC took over the SPCA store location on October 6, we've had 62 adoptions in just 28 DAYS at this location.  That is phenomenal!

TLC is expecting well over 200 cats & kittens to find their forever homes by January 1, 2016 from the new Galleria location alone!

CONGRATULATIONS to Kristen Peck, Ten Lives Club Galleria Store Manager, for doing such an AWESOME job!  YOU & YOUR VOLUNTEERS ROCK!  

Be sure to stop by and visit Ten Lives Club at the Galleria Mall to find your next furry family member.   

TLC at Galleria is also looking for volunteers.  With the upcoming Holidays, they are extending their hours through the week until 8pm.  This TLC location will also be open on Sundays from 11am to 6pm.

Pictured right is Madison, our first volunteer to earn her t-shirt, with Little Man, our FIV+ cat that was recently adopted from the Galleria location.  Congratulations Madison! 

Volunteers  who complete 15 hours of service will receive a FREE Ten Lives Club t-shirt!   Volunteers who are age 16+ & in need of community service hours will receive a FREE TLC t-shirt after completing 20 hours of service!

Please consider VOLUNTEERING for a 12pm to 4pm shift or a 4pm to 8pm shift.  

We are also looking for volunteers on Sundays 

from 11am to 6pm!   

CONTACT KRISTEN AT kristenpecktlc@gmail.com
or submit an application online to become a TLC @ Galleria volunteer!    

SHARE YOUR TEN LIVES CLUB ADOPTION STORY TODAY!

How has your Ten Lives Club kitty changed your life?  

What makes your sweet Ten Lives Club kitty so special to YOU?  

Nominate Ten Lives Club by sending in a story about adopting a cat or kitten from Ten Lives Club and how they made your life happier, more joyful and just all around better.

This year, Petco Foundation is looking for great adoption success stories of how “Love Changes Everything” for the kitty and the adopter.

SHARE YOUR TEN LIVES CLUB ADOPTION STORY for a chance to win the PETCO "Holiday Wishes" Campaign!  

The winner receives a YEAR'S SUPPLY of HALO cat food and Ten Lives Club could win the GRAND PRIZE GRANT worth $100,000!  

PETCO is looking for inspirational, well-written & life changing stories about Ten Lives Club adopted kitties!  

PLEASE HURRY!!  

ONLY THE 1ST 10,000 STORIES WILL BE 

CONSIDERED FOR REVIEW!

Stories MUST BE SUBMITTED by OCTOBER 31st!  

CLICK BELOW TO SUBMIT YOUR STORY TODAY! 

Petco Foundation’s Holiday Wishes

For inspiration, read the SAMPLE STORY below to help you get started! 

TEN LIVES CLUB ADOPTION EVENTS GALORE THIS WEEKEND!

TEN LIVES CLUB WILL BE HOLDING ADOPTION EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS THIS WEEKEND AT THE FOLLOWING PET SUPPLIES PLUS LOCATIONS:

PET SUPPLIES "PLUS"

3733 Union Rd #200
Cheektowaga, NY 14225

SATURDAY, OCT. 17 & SUNDAY, OCT. 18TH

11AM TO 3:30PM

For more information or to donate items contact:

Doreen 716-480-0050

• RAFFLES
•  HANDMADE JEWELRY
• CHINESE AUCTION
•  DOG TREATS
• CRAFT ITEMS FOR SALE
• SPIN THE WHISKER WHEEL TO WIN!
• CATS & KITTENS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

                             

PET SUPPLIES "PLUS"
2155 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14216

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17

11AM TO 2PM

PET SUPPLIES "PLUS"
2952 Niagara Falls Blvd
Amherst, New York  14228
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 

• CATS & KITTENS FOR ADOPTION
• THEME BASKET RAFFLE
• OCTO-PURR ADOPTION SPECIAL!

Come out to find your next purry family member!

Special OCTO-PURR Adoption Special!

 October 17 - 31st

ALL ADULT (Age 8+ months) 

Black, Black & White or Orange kitties 

can be adopted for only $25!

TEN LIVES CLUB HALLOWEEN FISH FRY!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23

Knights of Columbus 
35 Pierce Ave., Hamburg
DOORS OPEN AT 3PM 

Dinners served beginning at 4PM - 7:30PM
(Or Until SOLD OUT!)

SHRIMP & CHICKEN FINGERS ALSO AVAILABLE!
 

Great food & lots of fun for the whole family!

**FREE ADMISSION**

Dinner purchase is not necessary!

• Black & Orange Cats - OCTO-PURR special of $25!
•  TONS of  beautiful Theme Baskets for raffle!
•  Spooktacular Silent Auction Items!

 Bring items for donation such as paper towels, bleach, cleaning spray, sturdy trash bags, laundry detergent, mops or brooms & receive complimentary theme basket raffle tickets!

ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT TEN LIVES CLUB!

 CALL 716-646-5577 for more information!