Comprehensive C.R.O.W.

All right, it's hard to keep up with the daily posting when the C.R.O.W. blogger is on the road. A blizzard has sidetracked the intent to return to routine, but hopefully we haven't lost you all for good.

The C.R.O.W. Rescue kitties are doing pretty well. Lucas is desperately missing his foster family (he didn't get to join TLC-needin'Rudy on the road trip), but is getting good care from the cat-sitter, and Twiggy, Mog, Mutter, Maya, Alice, and Jacob are following his lead. It's always fun when the smallest becomes the leader. Mama Mia is gorgeous and lovable and ready for any home we could throw at her, as are all the aforementioned kittens. Lola and Bubba have had some setbacks and are no longer available for adoption at this point, but they are safe and loved and will be back up for adoption soon.

C.R.O.W. Outreach programs are growing slowly, but are moving in the right direction. We need some volunteers to help us transport and insulate some old doghouses to provide shelter for some of our feral colonies this winter, and we're talking with Alpha Humane League about working together to do educational animal welfare presentations in the schools. We've had several informational articles published in the newspaper, and got lots of phone calls in reply, and are looking into offering some workshops over the winter. In addition, we are working on strengthening our connections with other animal welfare organizations in the area and with the community at large. And Whitney, C.R.O.W. founder and president, attempts to blog regularly.

C.R.O.W. Welfare is what we're all about. In addition to all of the above, we have contacts for TNR efforts and hope to have some good momentum going in that department by spring. We've stocked up on vaccinations for all the cats, and routinely refer people to spay/neuter programs sponsored by other organizations in the valley. We're always brainstorming new ways to reach out and help and welcome your input. Also, thanks to those who have donated food, money, doghouses, and time to C.R.O.W. We couldn't do it without you.

Our board has been meeting monthly, and VP Christie and Secretary Shay (Whitney's best friends and fellow board members) deserve a shout-out for their brainstorming and behind-the-scenes work at C.R.O.W. Thanks, guys! We have our business bank account (and are working through a Paypal snafu), have started on the non-profit application paperwork, and are working on our non-blog website.

Can you believe we're only 2 months old?

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Officially Yours

We are official as a small business (LLC), and we have the funds to apply as a non-profit now.



Thank you!


We have provided food to caregivers of feral cat colonies, we are actively working on our Cat Cave program which provides winterized shelters for outdoor cat colonies, we've rescued many cats and kittens, and we've offered community education about cat welfare. (In addition to this blog, we've sent out press releases that resulted in local papers printing articles about cat safety and feral cat colonies.) We have also made arrangements to start a TNR program this December, and we are working to network with the existing animal welfare agencies in the SLV that are currently unable to work together.

Not bad for less than a month, eh?

Another First

Our first Board of Directors meeting went smoothly today. We covered all the topics we needed in the planned time frame, the kids were amazingly self-sufficient, and we had plenty of laughs while still getting the job done.



A beautiful beginning. C.R.O.W. is putting down some roots.

The Crow and C.R.O.W.

As a Native American animal totem, Crow offers others the choice to fly free of the chains of the past and to soar toward a better future. Crow helps others realign with their true path, and can see through the darkest nights to find the way home.

The guardian of ceremonial magic and healing, Crow is always present in any healing circle, guiding the magic of the healing that dispels the illnesses of body and soul.



Those who have Crow as a totem need to walk their talk and speak their truth, putting aside any fear of being a lone voice in the wilderness. Crow is an omen of change.

C.R.O.W. Cat Rescue is based on truth, healing, change, and the future. We strive to make a difference in the lives of cats and people, helping them heal and soar to a better future.

A C.R.O.W. is Born

Today Colorado Rescue, Outreach, & Welfare (C.R.O.W.) applied for the required City license and filed the required forms to incorporate. An idea yesterday, "Inc." today, "501(c)3" tomorrow.

Okay, not tomorrow. First we raise the $500 it costs to become a non-profit.

It will come.