Secrets, Shelters and Cat Book Prizes
Last week I reviewed the memoir, Another Insane Devotion: On the Love of Cats and Persons by Peter Trachtenberg but I left out a secret.
In the book’s prefatory note, the author invites the reader on a literary scavenger hunt. Trachtenberg claims there is an artifact, an incident or detail solely from his imagination. He offers a prize to the first reader to identify the untruth.
I was delighted to learn the author has agreed to donate the prize money to AnimalKind, a small shelter in Hudson, New York. All shelters have their challenges but AnimalKind endured the worst nightmare in May, 2012 when a fire ripped though the shelter. 152 cats and kittens were saved and placed in temporary quarters. Work continues to restore the shelter at it’s Warren Street location. More than ever donations are needed, foster and forever homes. For more info about the shelter, visit AnimalKind
All the cats are rescues. They have endured abuse and abandonment. They all have a story and hope for a happy ending. Every feline is tested for FelV., vaccinated for rabies and distemper, spayed/neutered and micro-chipped. A one month free shelter care gift health insurance is provided and there is NO adoption fee.
This sad face belongs to Dory, who was rescued after Hurricane Sandy. She is a really sweet girl who is quick to purr. She is about 5 years old, part Maine Coon. She dreams of her permanent home.
So, all you super sleuths, if you think you’ve uncovered the artifact, contact Peter Trachtenberg at his website PeterTrachtenberg.com
I’ve also decided to extend our giveaway for a copy of Another Insane Devotion until next Sunday. To enter: leave a comment at the original review/author Q & A post or leave a comment at today’s post. All entries will be tallied, the winner randomly selected and announced next Sunday. Good luck!
I am an Animal Rescuer
My work is never done
My home is never quiet
My wallet is always empty
But my heart is always full!
In the game of life, I have already won!
Author Unknown
21 Comments
coach bag pink who knew
Hello. Great job. I did not expect this. This is a remarkable story. Thanks!
nike jordan horizon low
Normally I don’t read post on blogs, however I would like to say that this write-up very compelled me to check out and do so! Your writing taste has been surprised me. Thanks, quite nice post.
Abby
Oh we hope Dory finds a home very soon!
Kate & Goose
Hi there! My pup Lucy Goose and I love kitties! We fostered an orphaned kitten in Korea – aren’t they so cute together?!. We hope someday to adopt a cat of our own. We often advise others who have cats and we are HUGE fans of Pam Bennett Johnson! We work tirelessly to advocate for animal adoption and network with rescuers in Korea and worldwide to help save animals. We would love this book and we’d even like to make it an event if we win… we’d pass the book on after a read, review it, and pass it on around the world to our fellow rescuers for their reviews too! How cool would that be? ^^ The book looks great and we hope to win a copy so we can share the wealth 🙂 Maybe together we can solve the mystery and better spread the word about this author, the shelter he supports, and the kitties there in need. All the best,
Kate and Goose
from GooseinKorea.com
Dorothy
I have a cat and this is such a great cause. keep it up!
Dawn
This looks like a great book, and my cats & I would love to win a copy! 🙂
Oui Oui
What a nice & creative thing to do! Could we be entered in the next drawing please?
Katrin Hecker
Thank you so much for the exposure! We, at Animalkind. are still in a temp. location. We hope to start rebuilding by feb.!! We need to raise more $$ and are now in 2 rooms w/ 120 cats- we do not turn anyone away that is in a stressed situation. It’s cold and we are full and appreciate any help. If you look to have a furry companion adopt now from Animalkind! http://www.animalkind.info.
Many purrs to all of you!
boomermuse
Katrin, thanks so much for the update and for the reminder that there are many homeless cats in the cold.
Eric and Flynn
That is a great thing for the author to do.
CATachresis
That is a great incentive and a super cause!
Abby Normal, Stygia (Worm) & Styx
What a wonderful cause! We just rescued a kitty ourselves. Our other 2 cats aren’t so sure it was a good idea, but it’s been a wonderful month with Styx. Kitties deserve a chance!
Zee and Zoey - Deb Barnes
Such a clever and wonderful way to help this shelter. Please enter me in this giveaway opportunity and I pray that lots of awareness is raised for Animalkind so that these deserving kitties can find furever homes.
meowmeowmans
What a cool concept for a book! We’d love to be entered in the drawing for a copy. 🙂
Brian
That is a great book, we have it and enjoyed it. I sure hope someone comes for that sweet Dory soon.
Katie and Cocco
How wonderful that the author is doing that!
Jennifer Aggio
I’d love a copy!!!! [email protected]
Skeeter and Izzy
So cool….a mystery,a game,a great book,a great gift to a shelter and those that live there! We absolutely adore this man!
We luv the quote,it speaks the truth in every line.
Luv Skeeter and Izzy >^..^<
Pam Kimmell
What a wonderful book….and wonderful mission the author has to help the shelter in NYC. The quote is lovely yet sad – it’s true that animal rescue is a never-ending job!
Happy Sunday!
Pam and Sam
Cheryl J
What a great giveaway! Glad to hear the author is helping out the shelter.
Ms. Phoebe
My Mom and I would love this book, the author is pawsome to help kitties at Animalkind. <3