TEN LIVES PAINT NIGHT!

PAINT NIGHT FUNDRAISER!

 

TUESDAY, MARCH 21
6:30 PM TO 8:30 PM
Ten Lives Club Shelter
3741 Lakeshore Rd.
Blasdell, NY

Join us for a fun filled evening!  Learn to paint by instructor Terry Walkowski & take home a beautiful "Trio of Cats" painting.

Art supplies & 9" x 12" canvas provided!

$30 per person

Class is limited to 24 so hurry to reserve a spot!

ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MARCH 12.

Payments can be made by cash, check or credit/debit card via Paypal.  If paying by check, please make payable to Ten Lives Club and mail to PO Box 253, North Boston, NY  14110.

CALL 716-646-5577, EXT. 101 FOR MORE INFORMATION!

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

ANNUAL TCL HOLIDAY BAZAAR

TEN LIVES CLUB ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR & WREATH SALE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2016

1PM - 5PM

Knights of Columbus

36 Pierce Ave.

Hamburg, NY

Stop by the Ten Lives Club Holiday Bazaar and support the cats!  Lots of items for Silent Auction, Buy It Now & 100's of Theme Baskets to win!  

FRESH DOUGLAS FIR WREATHS 

$20 Each

Food and desserts available for purchase.  

CASH BAR.

Cats for adoption, Vendors and Crafters featuring Holiday items, jewelry, cat & dog themed items, health, beauty, clothing, home decor & art to shop!

Get all of your Holiday shopping done in one stop & support TLC kitties at the same time!

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!

2017 TLC CALENDARS ARE HERE!

2017 TLC CALENDARS ARE HERE!

  

Back by popular demand! The 2017 Ten Lives Club calendar is filled with irresistible pictures of TLC cats and kittens.  

Calendars are only $10 each (plus S&H)

All proceeds benefit our TLC kitties! 

Ten Lives Club calendars make great gifts.  

Stock up now for the Holidays!

ORDER CALENDARS!

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.

KITTENS STUFFED IN BAG - LEFT OUTSIDE TLC SHELTER

Submitted By:  Stephanie Stamoolis

August 19, 2016

It happened again! Working in a shelter is very emotional work. Days are filled with ups and downs. We rejoice when cats we love find amazing forever homes, and then there are days like today when we are filled with a mix of emotions.

Today someone left a duffle bag filled with 5 kittens on our doorstep. They were left when we were not open. Luckily for us one of of workers showed up early and found them.

They were covered in fleas, feces, urine, hungry, dehydrated and crammed in to a very small bag. Everyone here felt sad, frustrated, helpless, overwhelmed, and mad. We understand that people may feel overwhelmed and need help. What we don't understand is why they felt that they could not call us and ask for help, or stop in when we were open so that the kittens did not have to wait for help. We also understand that the people that do these horrible things are the minority. Our community is filled with kind animal loving people who make what we do possible.

Despite the strong emotions, our dedicated staff got to work caring for these kittens. They were given baths, flea medication, deworming medication, vaccinations, and much needed food and water. The kittens ran to the bowls and hurriedly ate and drank as much as they could. We have no idea how long they had been in that bag. It could have been as long as 12 hours. They were in such a small bag that they could not move and were stacked on top of each other. With this hot summer, they are lucky to be alive.

These sweet babies are now safe with us. They will never again have to go through another experience like this again. We will treat their illnesses and begin to teach them that they can trust humans again. We will find them loving forever homes. All of this comes at a cost. We estimate that it will cost us about $900 to help these kittens. We receive no funding from the government and rely solely on donations from the public.  

WATCH VIDEO ON CHANNEL 7 WKBW

DONATE TO THE "DUFFLE BAG KITTENS"

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 

SAVE A CAT EAT A (HOT) DOG!

 

Bring the family and have YUMMY hotdogs for dinner at George's!  

SAVE A CAT EAT A DOG!

Hotdogs that is!

Ten Lives Club Fundraiser!

All Proceeds to benefit Ten Lives!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23

4:30 to 7:30pm

George's Hotdogs

5808 Herman Hill Rd.

Hamburg, NY

CATS & KITTENS FOR ADOPTION!

BIG THEME BASKET RAFFLE!

50/50!

BUY IT NOW DEALS!

 

 

PRAYERS FOR JEANNIE

Katherine Street in the First Ward of South Buffalo is particularly a problem area for stray and unwanted cats.  Recently, Ten Lives took in five kittens from a business property on Katherine Street.  There were three more at the time that volunteers were trying to trap. Those three were rescued last week.

Some may not have given this kitten - we named Jeannie - a chance. But at Ten Lives Club, this is what we do.  Although it can be so heartbreaking to see what neglect and abandonment can do to the kitties that come to us for help.

Jeannie was surrendered with severe eye infections in both eyes.  Her eyes had gone untreated for so long it's clear in the picture to the left how severe her infection was when she came to us. One eye is beyond saving and will need to have enucleation (eye removal). 

Her foster home has been treating Jeannie with three different eye medicines six times a day.  That's 18 times a day plus antibiotics!  Her foster Mom, Paula, turned this very sick little baby into a perky little kitten who has started to play. 

It's amazing how far little Jeannie has come in less than two weeks with medication and tender loving care!

Paula has been with Ten Lives Club for 14 years. She has easily fostered and/or adopted out over 1,000 plus moms and kittens!

Paula is a true cat angel to little Jeannie and all of the kitties that she takes under her loving wings. Ten Lives is so grateful to have Paula and all of our committed foster homes! They give so many cats and kittens such loving care and the chance to find their forever homes. 

Jeannie will have the one eye removed when she's bigger as Animal Eye Care could not save that infected eye.  But now, she is out of pain and can see with her other eye.
We still need "Prayers for Jeannie" and thank everyone for the donations and kind words of hope and love for her!  We love our little Jeannie! 

Thanks to all who believe and support us in all that we do! 

If you would like to make a donation towards Jeannie's continued care, please CLICK HERE!

 

BACK TO SCHOOL CAT ADOPTION SPECIAL!

Ten Lives Club is holding a "Back To School" adoption special!  The TLC shelter is beyond capacity and filled with dozens of cats and kittens waiting for their forever home.  Find a new furry family member to take home!

Adoption fees are 50% off from August 7 through the 15th at their cat shelter in Blasdell, their Walden Galleria Adoption Store and some of their off-site adoption locations.

Adult cats age 9 months and over are $25.00 (Reg. $50.00) and kittens (under 9 months) are $75.00 (Reg. $125.00) each.  

All of our kitties have been spayed/neutered, tested for FIV & FIP, vaccinated (rabies & distemper), treated for fleas & ear mites and given a thorough health check prior to adoption.  *Some kittens are too young for their first rabies vaccine.* 

Contact Stephanie with any questions about this promotion at stamoolisfam@yahoo.com or 716-254-7303!

TEN LIVES RESCUES 3 CATS STUFFED IN CRATE & LEFT IN HEAT

On Sunday, July 12 - a day when the TLC shelter is closed to the public - 3 fully grown cats were discovered crammed into one carrier.  They had been left in the heat without food or water. The temperature that day was 90 degrees!   

Chase

Whoever was responsible for this cruel act left them sitting next to the TLC dumpster like trash.  Not to mention, in extreme heat with NO WATER which would've been a DEATH SENTENCE if they hadn't been found in time.

Luke (behind) & Jo Jo

Marie noticed the carrier sitting out in the heat and found the 3 cats inside.  They were quickly brought into the shelter & out of the awful heat.  These poor cats had all begun to pant from the extreme heat and one poor baby was so terrified she had peed herself.  

They are being processed by our vet staff now. This means being tested, vaccinated, treated for fleas, worms, ear mites and a full physical which will determine their ages. We named them after "The Bachelorette" stars. 

Read local news coverage HERE & HERE.

Ten Lives never received a phone call asking us to help with these cats.  We do ask for a surrender donation but we will work with people when they can't donate.  There are MANY ways to help that are just as needed and appreciated such as volunteer work, selling raffle tickets for us, caring for our kitties at our adoption locations, donating items needed on a day to day basis, cleaning at the shelter - SO MANY ways! 

DUMPING cats at our shelter is a cruel, cowardly and CRIMINAL thing to do.  

If ANYONE has any information about who may have committed this incredibly cruel act, please call our shelter hotline at 716-646-5577.

 

To make a donation, CLICK HERE

Thank you to all who support and believe in Ten Lives Club!

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