The cat’ s meow
Barbara Grannan Carie Feline Sanctuary tends to Vincennes cats with special needs
BY LINDSAY OWENS
For the last 13 years, the Barbara Grannan Carie Feline Sanctuary has been caring for cats in need in Vincennes. A 501( c) 3 non-profit for the last decade, the organization is run solely by volunteers spearheaded by the brother-and-sister duo of Pat and Tricia Carie.
“ Their mother was Barbara Grannan Carie, namesake of the sanctuary,” said Tammy Klein, who volunteers with the organization.“ We specialize is giving cats with chronic illness or who are unadoptable a forever home and forever care.”
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It’ s not just cats that the organization can catch who receive a helping hand.
Klein said the sanctuary also helps tend to community cats.
“ We have a large number of community cats we help take care of as well. We have feeding stations for them. We provide food, water and shelter and do what we can to help them. Sometimes it’ s a cat that got left behind when someone moved. Sometimes it’ s a cat that’ s just scared of people. Either way, twice a day, these cats get food and water,” said Klein, adding the organization is currently looking for additional volunteers.
Volunteers, Klein said, are trained to assist in helping with the cats.
“ We need volunteers to help with daily care of the cats,” she said, adding duties include sifting litter boxes, feeding and basic cleaning among other things.“ It can be hard work, but it’ s so rewarding.”
For those who may not have the time to volunteer, there are other ways that the community can help. The sanctuary typically has monthly fundraisers on its Facebook page and has wish lists with Amazon, Chewy, Walmart and Rural King that are set up to send items directly to them. PayPal, Cash App and GoFundMe are also utilized by the sanctuary and links to donate can be found on the Barbara Grannan Carie Facebook page.
“ We also have some who donate toward the cost of care by putting money on our Southgate Veterinary account,” said Klein, who said the organization also writes grants to help offset operating expenses.“ We have been able to get some to help with food and litter.”
The organization is also looking for benefactors.
“ We had a benefactor who passed away,” said Klein, adding benefactors would be in charge of funding on a larger level and decision making either in person or via phone depending on their location.
For more information on the sanctuary, visit www. thefelinesanctuary. org, on Facebook or bcgfelinesanctuary @ yahoo. com.
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