Dear Boquete community,
The host organizations of Top Cat & Tails wish to thank everyone who donated to and attended the gala and auction on January 23. Special thanks go to the awesome, talented artists who donated their energy and works to the auction! The event was highly successful for a first-year effort. It gave us insight into ways to improve the event in the future, and certainty about the merits of a community-oriented event that highlights the arts as a means of raising awareness about animal welfare.
This year the gross income was $6,390. Minus $1,567.36 in expenses, our net was $4,822.64. We will dedicate these funds for the benefit of domestic, feral, and FIV+ cats in the following ways:
Amigos de Animales: will sponsor cat sterilizations throughout the year for both domestic and feral cats, supporting those in the community who cannot afford to pay the fees for the spay/neuter surgery.
La Casa de los Animales: will use their portion to pay for cat food, litter, vet expenses, and sterilization. They will also direct funds toward Boquete animal collectors, members of the community who bring cats to the Amigos clinic and pay for their sterilization out of their own pockets.
Los Mininos Cat Sanctuary: will use their proceeds for the sterilization of cats that enter their sanctuary.
Salvadores de Animales: will use their portion to pay for food, supplies and equipment, vet expenses, sterilization, and to cover significant medical expenses for several sick FIV+ cats.
FIV+ Refuge to be opened by Saskia Marjolin: Our good friend Saskia, a well-known vegan activist and animal rescuer, has agreed to construct a permanent refuge on her property to care for FIV+ cats. While many FIV+ cats are perfectly healthy and adoptable, some are sick and require long-term care. Saskia will give these deserving cats a loving home for as long as they need it. All of the host organizations decreased the amount of proceeds they are accepting in order to create a donation to establish this much-needed refuge.
Over time we will update you with photos of the fundraising dollars at work. Watch for posts on social media and news.boquete documenting how the funds are working for the benefit of cats and the community.
Applause and thanks go to Jackie Lange of Panama Relocation Tours, our corporate sponsor, and to Chris Young of Boulder 54, our venue sponsor. We also thank Hanny Hoogerkamp for her graphic design skills, Al Stefanelli for his assistance with the auction, and Fran Hogan for her photography skills. We are so deeply grateful to these generous people who stepped up and said the four magic words: "How can I help?"
Stay tuned for information on the 2021 Top Cat & Tails event, which will have a new fundraising objective and different format. Next year we intend to grow our network of local artists, and to present a larger and more formally organized auction. We hope the artists who donated this year will donate art again next year, and that they will connect with their colleagues to encourage more artists to get involved. The more artists who are involved, the more we can support the arts and the more we can benefit the community. It's a win-win for everyone!
Top Cat & Tails will continue to grow, learn, educate, and advocate for animal and community welfare by supporting and highlighting the local arts community!
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