Campus Cats / Cat Zip Alliance News & Events

Kitten season is coming!

Saturday, February 25, 2017
Be that someone who solves the problem and helps so many in the process! If you are caring for feral/community cats in your yard or neighborhood, or want to learn how to help a friend/neighbor/relative get their cats trapped and spayed/neutered, then join Campus Cats for a free hands-on TNR workshop. When: Saturday February 25th from 2 - 5 PM Where: Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt St, Athens, GA 30601 The workshop is designed for people who are ready to trap and spay/neuter cats that are welcome back where they live and that have permanent caregivers, but who are a little unsure about the whole trapping part and are looking for guidance. Please RSVP to feralcatcaregivers@yahoo.com

Givethanks8K

Thursday, November 26, 2015
Any runners/walkers out there looking for an event on Thanksgiving Day? The group Givethanks8K is donating the proceeds from this year's run/walk to Campus Cats/Cat Zip, Athens Canine Rescue, and Circle of Friends, so come on out! Early registration runs through Nov 15th, but you can still register as late as race day. You can register on-line at gogo-racing.com/give-thanks-8k/ RACE: Give Thanks 8k and Fun Run DATE: Thursday, November 26, 2015 @ 8:30 AM ADDRESS: Old Bottleworks, 297 Prince Ave, Athens, GA

3rd Annual Art Show Fundraiser for Campus Cats!

Saturday, November 21, 2015
Big hugs and thank-you's to Irena Epling for coordinating and hosting the event for a third year. Saturday November 21st, 11-3, 54 Holman Ave, Athens, GA 30606!

Campus Cats social and silent auction

Friday, August 7, 2015
Mark your calendars now! Campus Cats social and silent auction, Two Story Coffee Shop (1680 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30606) in Five Points, Athens, GA, 6 PM Friday August 7th. Parking in the back. One of our silent auction pieces is an original Pete the Cat painting donated by the artist James Dean! Food will be provided - come join us for a fun evening!

Good Hands Veterinary Hospital, P.C. is having a raffle!

Monday, November 24, 2014
One of GH's technicians, Cindy, won a 51" Samsung Plasma Display Panel HD television at a veterinary conference she attended, and has decided to raffle off the t.v. to benefit Campus Cats, Heifer International, Fur Kids Atlanta, Samaritans Purse, and Water Missions International. Tickets are $5 each and available only at the clinic at 2391 Daniels Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30606 The drawing will be held on November 24th. Stop by and get your tickets now!

5th Annual Charity Chili Cook-Off!

Friday, November 14, 2014
5 - 8 PM Friday November 14th, Creature Comforts Brewery, 271 W. Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601. Campus Cats and 9 other local charities will be competing to see who has the best chili in Athens! Attendees will purchase a glass to sample beer, and a wristband which will allow them to sample the 10 chili varieties and vote for their favorite. $300 first place, $50 second, so come on out and eat and vote!

UGA 2014 football season is here!

Friday, August 1, 2014
We are now in year 6 of running concession stand #303 at the stadium for home football games as a fundraiser! Our stand sells bottled water, sodas, and pre-packaged snacks, so no cooking like the big stands. If you would like to help us out, contact Kelly at feralcatcaregivers@yahoo.com for more info. Dates for the Saturday games are Aug 30th (Clemson), Sept 20th (Troy), Sept 27th (Tennessee), Oct 4th (Vanderbilt), Nov 15th (Auburn), Nov 22nd (Charleston Southern), and Nov 27th (Georgia Tech)

Crazy Cat Lady gathering

Sunday, August 4, 2013
4PM until ? Crazy Cat Lady gathering to make catnip-stuffed cat toys! Please RSVP for directions. We'll have enough goodies to make a meal out of. Anyone who can bring scissors, sewing machine, or cute fabric is welcome to do so.

Our first booth at the Athens Farmer’s Market for the season!

Saturday, May 4, 2013
8 AM - 12 PM at Bishop Park. We will have homemade dog biscuits, catnip cat toys, and cotton shopping bags with the Cat Zip Alliance/Campus Cats logo on them. See the Farmer's Market web site for more info and directions.

Jason Aldean concert at Sanford Stadium

Saturday, April 13, 2013
Campus Cats will be running one or two concession stands at the concert. Contact Kelly at kellybettinger@bellsouth.net if you would like to help us staff the concession stand, or, if you are going to the concert, be sure to stop by our stand for drinks and snacks!

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