Letters To The Editor
Cat lovers will be strutting across Roosevelt Bridge on Halloween
Thursday, October 15, 2009
When we think "Halloween", we think of ghosts, goblins, witches and black cats. There are so many black kittens and cats (as well as many other sizes, shapes and colors) awaiting adoption at Domino’s House, a no-kill cat shelter and rescue in Palm City.
Please view the Web site (www.dominoshouse.org) for adoption and contact information. You can be the Halloween treat for some lucky feline seeking a forever home!
This Halloween, Oct. 31, there will be a "Stray Cat Strut" over the Roosevelt Bridge in support of Domino's House, consisting of those who wish to dress as cats, as I will. We will assemble at Flagler Park in downtown Stuart at 5 p.m.
It would be so greatly appreciated if you'd bring a donation for the shelter in the form of funding, paper towels, cat food or toys, towels or blankets, or a bag of kitty litter.
Looking forward to meeting (and strutting!) with other cat lovers on Halloween! Meow!
Susan Denton
It's Time For Landlords To Step Out Of The Box
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Our organization works endlessly to save cats and kittens from their worst enemy — humans.
Oh, sure, who can resist a cute kitten or cats, and the kids just have to have “Fluffy,” so we adopt (hopefully) from a shelter or welcome that stray kitty, away from outside dangers and include them in our household.
The story should end there, but it doesn’t, as this country is in a real fix. We lose our jobs, then lose our homes. We are forced to move into apartments. What could more horrific than loss of job, dignity, shelter and now pets? All because landlords cannot wake up to the fact that their “rules” regarding no pets cost them thousands of dollars waiting for the pet-less family to come along or leave a vacant apartment in empty silence rather than accept pets.
I view this as a shooting-yourself-in-the-foot mentality.
If landlords only witnessed the daily killing of healthy, well-trained pets that are needlessly killed — only because landlords cannot “bend” their inexcusable rules.
As a businessperson, I would much rather receive monthly income from my property and perhaps tidy up a rug with the money left from a security deposit than to be directly responsible for a family giving up their devoted pet.
Martin County families are living not in their treasured homes, but elsewhere without a cherished member of their family — Aunt Louise without her 14-year-old pet, the twins without their kitty they have loved. Where has financial wisdom and compassion gone? Shame on you, landlords.
Maris Sine, president
Domino’s House Cat Rescue League, Inc
Palm City
Yard sale to benefit no-kill animal shelter in Palm City
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Hurricane season is still on. It's important to plan for the safety of our family, homes and valuables, and to obtain necessary supplies. We take steps to secure our homes. We also should think of the family members that cannot speak, yet need us: our pets. A place to keep them safe is vital should we have to go to a shelter, which might not take in pets. An appropriate caretaker needs to be in the plan. In the past pets were left behind by owners. On Jupiter Island following hurricanes Jean and Frances, many cats were left to fend for themselves. Many were rescued and brought to a no-kill shelter in Palm City: Domino's House. The owners/operators there have dedicated many years to educating the public about animal care, spaying and neutering pets, and caring properly for adopted animals as pets, including taking responsibility in the event of emergencies. This is a place where feral cats and kittens get a chance to be socialized and maybe are linked to a new "forever" home. The love, companionship and amusement they provide in return is priceless. There will be a yard sale, with proceeds going to Domino's House, from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Please attend and pick up a few treasures to help the cats and kittens who have been rescued. For information, call Maris Sine at (772) 781-5592. Susan Denton - Stuart
Homeless cat inspired creation of shelter
Monday, August 6, 2007
A few days ago, a little black and white cat named Domino died at the estimated age of 17 years. He died in the arms of the person he loved most in the world, knowing that his legacy would carry on. Who was this cat and why was he so special? In 1991, Domino was rescued, living in the wild in Hobe Sound. He was just skin and bones, with bloody bones protruding where his tail had been. After emergency veterinary care followed by months of constant care and encouragement, Domino grew stronger each day. The pain this little cat suffered and the manner in which he endured it earned him a place in the hearts of all who met him. This brave little cat inspired Maris and Charles Sine to set up Domino's Cat Rescue League, called Domino's House, in Palm City, for many years the only no-kill, not-for-profit organization/shelter in Martin County that cares for homeless, abandoned and abused cats and kitttens. (There is now an additional shelter.) The major focus is on spay and neuter of homeless cats and finding them good homes. Domino lived at Domino's House for many years, welcoming each new cat to the shelter on arrival and checking each night to ensure that all cats were bedded down. Over the years, some people visited Domino's House just to see this sweet, courageous, big-hearted cat who finally had a real home and was so generous in sharing it. "We couldn't have done it without him," said Maris. "But our work will go on until there are no more homeless cats. That is his legacy." Susan Hansen - Port St. Lucie
