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Project TNR hold Christmas fundraiser

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are a real problem in Hawkesbury. People just leave their cats behind when theymove, or don’t have them fixed, and then there are unwanted kittens. We trap, neuter, and release.” Bracelin said unwanted cats are often left to their own devices to survive the cold. Not all cats are adept at catching food and will often starve or freeze to death. Project TNR was started as a volunteer-based on- going effort to control the overpopulation of unwanted, abandoned and feral cats.

Jamie Lalonde and 3-year-old Lily was selling bread fromBoulangerie Rouge River at the fundraiser over the weekend.

DIANE HUNTER diane.hunter@eap.on.ca

cats, which is more than what their goal had been. “It can be very hectic,” said Bracelin. “We can take up to 15 cats at a time, but it is a lot of work.” The fundraiser saw about a dozen vendors selling everything fromcakes to fortunes. A pet and family photo booth was set up for those who wanted to bring in their pets for a family photo. “Our next step is to get registered so we can give tax receipts to people who donate,” explained Bracelin. “We are getting a lot of support, and we are very grateful. Stray cats

Some $2000 were raised for Sacha’s Park by L’Orignal resident Dale Garvin from the sale of his Christmas fruitcakes. The holiday cakes have been a popular item at local craft shows where Garvin has been selling them to raise money for the inclusive playground project set to be built in L’Orignal. Garvin is seen here selling his fruitcake at the L’Orignal Craft Show.

Project TNR held a Christmas fundraiser over the weekend, raisingmoney and awa- reness for helping homeless cats. “This is our first year doing this kind of thing,” said Pat Bracelin, founder of Project TNR inHawkesbury. “We are trying to draw more people to Hawkesbury and get more support for the cats.” Bracelin said since they started in 2003 they have spayed or neuteredmore than 500

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