Soltalk February 2019 | Page 43

If you think that keeping cat populations in check in urban centres is a community problem, we couldn’t agree with you more. Unfortunately, CAS has to undertake this program relying only on its private donors. And despite the generosity of local veterinarians the cost of sterilizing the cats can making for shocking end of the month vet bills. shift making for a safe, relaxed, congenial environment. For more information please ring the shop on 643 212 409 and ask to speak with our shop manager May Delaney. Thank you. The accompanying graphic provides a striking image of the true extent of the problem. Could you help? Also, for all cat lovers, CAS’s own Fiona has set up a fantastic Facebook page you can see here: /East of Malaga kittens and cats/Gatitos de la Axarquia. It will warm your heart. CAS is always in need of more volunteer helpers in a number of areas, so if you have spare time to fill, please make contact! In particular, more fundraisers are needed to work with our team. In addition, fosterers are always required to take short-term care of animals until a permanent home can be found for them. Even if you are only here for few months a year, CAS would appreciate your help. For a no-obligation chat, contact Vera on 95 252 9670 for general enquiries. Simone on 619 903 815 can answer queries about airport runs in English, German or Spanish. CAS Shop News Ladies and Gents, to ensure a good turnover in our clothing stock, we have a colour coded pricing system. When we change colours every six to eight weeks the old colour ticket items go to half price. Yes, you read that right: half price! The Costa Animal Society (CAS) Shop is located next door to the Good Stuff Café in Nerja at No. 2 Calle Castilla Perez. Our opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 10.00am until 2.00pm. And despite the tough times and uncertainties, money is always needed to cope with the continuous flow of abandoned dogs and cats requiring help from CAS. If you could donate a little to help the animals, CAS would be most grateful. Bank: Cajamar Account Name: Costa Animal Society Account Number: 3058 0728 03 2720100283 BIC-Swift Code: CCRIES2A CAS is always eager to hear from people who are interested in becoming shop volunteers. One four hour shift once a week makes a big difference. There are always two volunteers per 41