Retirement Home for Cats
Fall/Winter at The Last Post
During the winter months The Last Post deals with the cold weather time, and snow and ice.
The Fall is a time when we are preparing for Winter, and for the Spring season as well.
This year, we have had the long, long Driveway going from Belden Street through the woods down to the shelter leveled out, with an improved drainage system to make it safer and prevent wash-outs when we have heavy rain and thawing out of snow.
Bill Dougherty, our animal-loving handyman has been kept busy with all sorts of replacement and repairs around the place, helping us to become more energy efficient. Sheila Ball and her shelter staff have been working hard on training part-time staff, offering assistance and advice to our visitors and finding the time to show love and affection to the cats and other animal residents at the shelter.
This Winter, we were able to have all of the cats at the Shelter micro-chipped when they were getting their shots. The information on each cat is being entered into a data-base which will have photos and health records as well. When you adopt a cat from us, if it should get lost a Vet or animal control officer will be able to scan it, and find out the information so that it can be safely restored to you.
Around November, our newsletter was published with photos of the cats and information on what has been going on here, as well as a list of recent adoptions and letters from visitors. We hope to have another edition out soon.
As of this writing, we are preparing the office to welcome our new Executive Director, Joseph Federici. Joseph will be working closely with the staff and members of the Board to pursue Grants and create an action plan for the future of The Last Post.
One of the great pleasures of visiting is to see how well the cats get along with each other, and the affection that they give to the visitors. When you are here, you will find that there are cats on the sun deck or in the day rooms. Some cats are sleeping on the cribs, or walking around. As they get used to your presence, a few of the cats will "talk" to you, others will walk up to you and some may even run away - but if you are able to stay with them a few minutes, you will find that they will warm up to you. Enjoy them and your visit to the Last Post.
Estate Planning?
With over a million Americans going into nursing homes or assisted living facilities during the next decade, their families will face many challenges. One emotional task is finding a loving home for their elderly relatives pets.
This is where The Last Post steps in. We are especially set up to provide lifetime care for the pet cats of those who die, enter nursing homes or become disabled.
Located on a 37 acre wildlife preserve in Connecticut, The Last Post provides a home-like setting with love and care for the animals. The cats have a secure area to roam around outside, a sun deck, beds, and climbing posts.
To make arrangements for your animals, please call or write:
104 Church Street
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 482-6501
Jeanne Toomey Retires
After almost twenty years in service to The Last Post, Jeanne Toomey has retired to live in Maine. Jeanne, a longtime friend of the Fitzgerald's and animal advocate lent her unique skills as a public relations and newspaperwoman to the shelter, and brought about many improvements through her time with us.
Dr. David Sandifer, from Sand Road Animal Hospital has praised Jeanne's work stating that under her direction "the Last Post has had a positive impact on the Northwest Corner of Connecticut".
Jeanne, with her wisdom and interests in all animal concerns and her unique communication skills is missed at the shelter, but is enjoying her family and animal shelters in Maine.
