BCC's Annual Holiday Breakfast

It’s time again for the Branford Compassion Club’s Famous Holiday Breakfast Buffet!  The annual breakfast will take place on Sunday, December 4, 2011 from 8am – 12pm at St Therese’s Church Hall located at 102 Leetes Island Road in Branford.  Please join BCC for a hearty breakfast of pancakes, eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, hot oatmeal, Danishes, bagels, muffins, fruit, juice and coffee. 

Tickets are $9 for adults and $4 for children and will be available at the door.  Homemade cookies and holiday gift baskets will also be available for purchase.

All proceeds help to provide food, shelter and veterinary care for the cats at Branford Compassion Club Feline Rescue & Adoption Center. 

Happy Howl-ween!

The BCC wishes you a very HAPPY HALLOWEEN!  We've compiled some cute pictures of pets in their best costumes for you to enjoy!

This is Lily.  Lily belongs to Caitlin, a friend of the BCC.

Earl models his best bumblebee outfit.  Earl belongs to Christine, BCC member and blogger.

Meet Charlie. Charlie belongs to Catherine, a friend of the BCC.

Meet Stripies.  Stripies is four-years-old and belongs to Margaret Rose, a BCC member.

This is Cloudy, Stripies' sister.  Cloudy also belongs to BCC member Margaret Rose.

Maisey is Megan's new pup.  Megan is a friend of the BCC.

Hemingway AKA Super Kitten is a BCC foster kitten.

...who ultimately decides to reject his identity!

FUNDRAISER: Harvest Moon Buffet Sponsored by Nataz Restaurant

When: Tuesday November 1, 2011 from 6pm – 9pm
Where: Nataz Restaurant located at 2025 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT
Nataz Restaurant is hosting the Harvest Moon Buffet Dinner.  Tickets are currently on sale for $25 each.  The buffet will include three or more main dishes, salad, bread, soda, coffee, and dessert.  Wine will be provided by the Branford Compassion Club for a donation of $4 per glass. 

To purchase tickets you can stop by Branford Compassion Club (2037 Foxon Rd, North Branford) on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm or mail your check by October 27th to Branford Compassion Club, P.O. Box 768, Branford, CT 06405.  Please make checks payable to Branford Compassion Club and include your name, all names in your party, your address, phone number and e-mail address.  You will be contacted by phone or e-mail with your ticket number(s) and your ticket(s) will be held at the door.  After October 27th, please e-mail us at contact_us@branfordcompassionclub.org and if ticket(s) are still available, they will be reserved for you at the door.  For more information, please visit our website at www.branfordcompassionclub.org.

100% of the proceeds will benefit the Branford Compassion Club so please join us!

Reminder: Compassionate Food Drive to Save the Ferals

When: Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 11am – 3pm
Where: Branford Compassion Club located at 2037 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT
Branford Compassion Club is in great need of canned and dry cat food for feral cats. On Saturday, October 15, 2011, Branford Compassion Club will be holding a fall food drive to coincide with National Feral Cat Day observed on October 16, 2011 to promote compassion for cats coast to coast. Many feline rescue groups across the country will be holding special events and fundraisers in observance of the day.
Donations of unopened canned and dry cat food can be dropped off at the Branford Compassion Club Feline Rescue and Adoption Center located at 2037 Foxon Road in North Branford on Saturday, October 15th between 11am and 3pm.

Reminder: Born in America Fundraiser MONDAY!

Beginning Monday, October 11th, Born in America (located at 4 Brushy Plains Road in Branford, CT) will be teaming up with the Branford Compassion Club on the second Monday of every month for a fundraising event!  Present this voucher (click here to print) at Born in America when you dine in, carry out, or have delivered and 25% of the total bill will be donated to the BCC!

Pours for Paws: A Recap

We had a wonderful time at Pours for Paws this year! There were ten tables to visit for wine sampling (and Van Gogh vodka sampling, too!). We enjoyed fruity white wines like the Folonari Moscato at Table #4 and silky reds like the Parlay Bookmaker Cabernet Sauvignon at Table #3.  At table #8 we enjoyed Russo Limoncello and Carpene Malvolti Prosecco paired together… yum!

Here are a few pictures from the evening.

Live music

Our favorite food was the penne alla vodka!

 

Thank you to all who came out to support the Branford Compassion Club and the Greater New Haven Cat Project!

If you have any photos from Pours for Paws you would like to share on our blog, please send your photographs and captions to bccbloggers@gmail.com. Thanks!

Calling All Halloween Kitties!

To celebrate Halloween this year, we would like to dedicate a post to your pet and his or her cutest Halloween costume. If you would like to see your pet featured on the blog on October 31st, please send a photo of your pet plus his or her name and age to bccbloggers@gmail.com.

Happy Halloween!

Cat of the Week: Anson

Anson came to us when he was six weeks old. He and his sister, Orangina, were both very sick feral kittens. For awhile we thought both Anson and Orangina would lose their eyesight. The good news is they didn't, and were easily socialized into loving and playful pets!

Anson is full of energy and love. He loves spending time with people. He also gets along well with other cats.  Anson has big double paws that you can see in the photo above.

Orangina was adopted this weekend, but Anson is still looking for his "furever home." To meet Anson, please visit us during our adoption hours, 11am - 3pm every Saturday. We are located at 2037 Foxon Road in North Branford. For more information on the adoption process and fees, please visit our website here.

Animal Awareness Day 2011

Animal Awareness Day is October 2, 2011 from 11am - 5pm on the Branford Green! Animal Awareness Day will be presented by the Branford Compassion Club and the Daniel Cosgrove Animal Shelter.

Activities will include: Dog Walk (11am, register to walk at the Branford Animal Shelter), Blessing of the Animals by the Branford Clergy Association (1pm), Agway's Ugliest Dog in CT Contest, Ask the Trainer Booth, "Be Kind to Animals" art contest for kids, live music, food, activities for children, and animal rescue groups and vendors!

We hope to see you there!

Pours for Paws: TONIGHT!

Tonight is Pours for Paws at Anthony's Ocean View, located at 450 Lighthouse Road, in New Haven, CT. Pours for Paws is being hosted by the Branford Compassion Club and Greater New Haven Cat Project.  For more information, please click here.  Pours for Paws is on tonight from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. If you don't have your ticket yet, you can buy one at the door. We hope to see you there!

Born in America Fundraiser: Dine In, Carry Out, or Have Delivered

Hi all! Starting next month (on October 10th), Born in America (located at 4 Brushy Plains Road in Branford, CT) will be teaming up with the Branford Compassion Club on the second Monday of every month for a fundraising event!  Present this voucher (click here to print) at Born in America when you dine in, carry out, or have delivered and 25% of the total bill will be donated to the BCC!

Compassionate Food Drive to Save Feral Cats

When: Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 11am – 3pm

Where: Branford Compassion Club located at 2037 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT

Branford Compassion Club is in great need of canned and dry cat food for feral cats. On Saturday, October 15, 2011, Branford Compassion Club will be holding a fall food drive to coincide with National Feral Cat Day observed on October 16, 2011 to promote compassion for cats coast to coast. Many feline rescue groups across the country will be holding special events and fundraisers in observance of the day.

Donations of unopened canned and dry cat food can be dropped off at the Branford Compassion Club Feline Rescue and Adoption Center located at 2037 Foxon Road in North Branford on Saturday, October 15th between 11am and 3pm.

Pours for Paws, a Charity Wine Tasting Event!

We are all very excited for Pours for Paws next Tuesday, September 20th, from 6-8pm!  The Greater New Haven Cat Project and the Branford Compassion Club are presenting this charity wine tasting event, co-sponsored by Grand Vin and Anthony's Ocean View.  There will be a wonderful selection of fine wines and hors d'oeuvres. Radio personality Pam Landry of AM1220 WQUN will be the master of ceremonies. There will also be door prizes, a silent auction, and 50/50 raffle.  For more information or to purchase tickets, please call (203) 483-MEOW or email contact_us@branfordcompassionclub.org.

Bella Notte "Pawsta" Dinner

Hello Fellow Bloggers and Cat Lovers and Cat Lovers who love to blog! Don't forget...

BELLA NOTTE PAWSTA DINNER

This Saturday, April 2nd - doors open at 6pm

St. Therese's Church, Leetes Island Road in Branford

All proceeds go to feline veterinary care!

Great food! Delicious Desserts!

$12 for Adults, Kids 6-12 only $6!

Hope you all come out to support our wonderful cause!

Mama Izzy's Family Album

         

Hello readers! Here are some pictures of Mama Izzy and her babies.  Thank you so much for following Izzy's progress and for all the good wishes you have sent to her. We hope to see her and her babies at BCC in the next eight weeks or so!

Spring Fashion Show and Cocktail Party

Spring Fashion Show and Cocktail Party

to benefit

Branford Compassion Club and Branford's Cosgrove Animal Shelter

Presented by Coco of Coco's on the Green, Branford, Connecticut

Tickets on Sale at Coco's on the Green in Branford Center

Also on sale at Branford Compassion Club, 2037 Foxon Road in North Branford and Branford's Cosgrove Animal Shelter, 749 E. Main Street in Branford

Bella Notte Pawsta Dinner

Best PAWSTA DINNER in town!

Close your eyes and you will be transported to Italy!

Come out and support us on April 2nd!

Thank you!

Branford Compassion Club

Our New Mama...Izzy

We are all waiting anxiously for the arrival of a new litter of kittens from Mama Izzy.  She is a so friendly and loving and we know she will be a good Mama Cat to her babies. Follow her adventure of birth on our blog and on our Facebook page!

We all send our love and good wishes to our soon-to-be Mama!

18 Days until our Grand Opening!

The Branford Compassion Club, a non-profit volunteer run feline rescue organization is pleased to announce the opening of the Branford Compassion Club Feline Rescue and Adoption Center!

The grand opening ceremony will be held on February 27, 2011 from noon until 4pm.
Please join us at our new facility at 2037 Foxon Road in North Branford for a tour, cake, coffee, and a visit with our rescued cats and kittens.

Donations of unopened dry and canned kitten and cat food are always welcomed and appreciated.

Please bring your family and friends to celebrate this accomplishment with Branford Compassion Club and our rescued felines! Can't wait to see you all there!

You're Invited to our...

GRAND OPENING

of the

BRANFORD COMPASSION CLUB

FELINE RESCUE AND ADOPTION CENTER

Sunday, February 27th from noon to 4pm

2037 Foxon Road, Route 80, North Branford, Connecticut

Hope to see you there!