2.) Failure to Spay or Neuter a New Cat – The overwhelming cat population problem society faces is reason alone to spay and neuter. Add the medical problems averted by S/N and there is no reason not to do so.

3.) Neglecting Needed Veterinary Treatment – Although cats may quickly recover from minor illnesses, they can just as quickly pass away if an emergency isn’t recognized.

4.) False Economy in Cat Food Choices – Money saved by buying cheap food will be spent hundreds of times over on veterinary care.

5.) Declawing without all the Facts- Some veterinarians consider declawing a “routine” surgery, while cat advocates consider it cruel, inhumane and unnecessary. Learn the facts so that you can make an informed decision.

6.) Allowing a Cat to Roam Free Outdoors -  While cats enjoy the sunshine and outdoors, cats who live totally indoors can be very happy and healthy. However, the outdoors offers dangers. Fortunately, there are a number of compromises that will give your cat the best of both worlds while keeping them happy and safe.

7.) Neglecting Litter Box Maintenance – Carefully maintaining your cat’s litter box will almost guarantee you that you will not be faced with litter box avoidance problems.

8.) Considering a Cat Property – You can no more “own” a cat than you can own another a human being. If you haven’t figured out the distinction, your new cal will let you know in quick order.

9.) Not allowing a Cat to be a Cat – A cat is not a child, and a cat is not a dog. Cat’s unique ways make them the endearing creatures they are. Our job is to accommodate those needs in acceptable ways.

REDUCE animal products in your diet by eating more fruits, vegetables, and legumes.

SAVE money (and animals!) by using an egg substitute. Once 16-ounce box of egg replacer costs about $6 and equals about 100 eggs.

ADOPT a “Meat-Free Sunday” or another tradition to incorporate humane eating at your dinner table.

KNOW your egg carton lables. Caged, cage-free, free-range, organic?

For more info check out http://www.humanesociety.org/egglabels!

I always get so emotional when I think of all the animals that have been helped since the one fateful day I dreamed up the idea of Petey’s Promise. Thinking I surely had lost my mind, I emailed my dear friend Corinne about the crazy idea of starting a pet food bank. When she said it was a great idea, I turned to my forever partner in crime, Sara, with my crazy idea. Surely, she would talk me out of it. No chance! She was just as excited as I was, and instantly offered to help. Little did she know I would drag her just as deep into the depths of this as I went, and luckily for me she went along willingly.

You see, without help and support of  friends and loved ones, like all of you, this would never have been possible. So, remember in these trying times to surround yourself with positive people who will not only encourage you to live your dream, but will hold your hand along the path just as my friends have.

We’re not sure if Mecklenburg County residency is required. Please contact them to make sure you are eligible.

Click here for the form, which can be mailed, faxed or emailed to:

HSC Spay/Neuter Clinic
2646 Toomey Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28203

Fax:  704-333-6678

Email:  spayneuter@humanesocietyofcharlotte.org

Want to add your pet to our website? Send a photo and your pet’s info to peteyspromise@gmail.com.

Have an email of pets in costumes that we don’t have? Forward that to us too!

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First, October 14th, from 11am-7pm Petey’s Promise has been invited to participate in the Greg Biffle Foundation Day at Roush-Fenway Racing. This is going to be a very exciting day for all racing fans! Potential drivers and special appearances will be made by Greg and Nicole Biffle, Matt and Katie Kenseth, Jamie and Christ McMurray, and Carl Edwards.

There will be live bands, horse/dog training seminars, booths full of local pet care providers, NC Agility Dogs and best of all FOOD! This is one event you will not want to miss! Please come by the Petey’s Promise booth and say hello!

Next up, on October 24th is Concord’s Dogs’ Day Out festival at Les Myers Park from 11am-2pm at Les Myers Park. There will be tons of vendors and non-profit groups participating. Also, this year we will have a group of Concord youth helping build dog houses for those in need of help keeping their animals warm this winter. If you are interested in signing up for a free dog house you can email us at peteyspromise@gmail.com or sign up at Kitty City.

I will keep everyone updated as plans fall into place for the two events.

Also, please check out our store if you haven’t lately! We are bringing in new merchandise everyday. Right now we have three new T-shirt designs that should be up in a few weeks, and also, my new book Cinderella is Dead and I don’t Feel so Good Either is for sale online. A portion of the proceeds from each book is going directly to Petey’s Promise!

Peace, Love, & Paws;
Liz and Petey

If you haven’t heard, NHRA Top Fuel driver, Cory McClenathan and Funny Car driver, Jack Beckman, are both going to be signing autographs and posing for pictures during the Petey’s Promise Night at the Chick-fil-a on Concord Mills Blvd., Concord, NC, this Wednesday, Sept. 16th from 5-7pm. Petey’s Promise will receive a portion of all the sales during that time. So, come out, wear your NHRA, NASCAR or Petey’s Promise gear and support us!

Also, we have several events coming up in October, so I will touch base with all of you and let you know more details about those next week.

Sara, Petey and I went back to college August 28th and had a ball. Actually, we were invited to speak to a couple of classes at Pfeiffer University regarding taking our love and passion for animals and turning it into a successful 501 (c) 3. It was so much fun, and Petey loved hanging out with all the college students. He is beginning to be think he is quite the celebrity, but Sara and I are going to keep him grounded. We will have pictures for you soon.

In case you haven’t checked out our website lately, we have fed 843 animals to date, and I want to thank all of you for your support! Although this is great news, I have a feeling we are just beginning as the cold weather and holidays approach.

That’s all for now, and we hope to see you Wednesday night!

Best Wishes,

Petey, and his secretary – Liz