Tree House, a cageless, no-kill shelter for injured, abandoned, and abused stray cats; and Cats-Are-Purr-Sons-Too, Inc., an organization dedicated to helping the elderly keep their companion animals as long as possible; are proud to announce CleoCatra — a night of belly dancing and more to raise money for the stray, injured, abused and homeless cats in their care, on Monday, May 2, at the Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport Ave.
This evening will sparkle with an eclectic group of Chicago's finest bellydancers. Performing free of charge for Tree House will be Angelina, Jemilé, Magda, Mariyah, and many other talented dancers. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a pre-show reception including complimentary appetizers, beer, wine and soda, and a silent auction and door prizes including gift certificates, theater tickets and authentic sports memorabilia. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. All the proceeds will benefit the variety of valuable programs that Tree House and Cats-Are-Purr-sons-Too provide for their residents and the community at large. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information, contact Jennifer at (773) 784-5488, ext. 231, or Sister Marijon Binder at (773) 728-6336 (catsarepurrsonstoo.org).
Tree House was founded in 1971 to combat the pet overpopulation problem. Nearly 300 rescued cats call Tree House home while waiting to be adopted. Tree House also sponsors a pet food pantry for low-income families, a volunteer-driven animal-assisted therapy program for the infirm and elderly, and an educational outreach program to teach people about the benefits of a human/animal relationship. Tree House was also awarded First Place in the Humane Association Awards offered by the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association.
Incorporated in Illinois in 1989, Cats-Are-Purr-Sons-Too began as a safe haven in the home of Sister Marijon Binder, for cats that elderly neighbors could no longer keep in their homes because of changing life situations. Cats-Are-Purr-Sons-Too, dedicated to helping the elderly keep their companion animals as long as possible, takes in cats when their owners need long or short term hospital care, and helps care for tossed and found kitties in the Chicagoland area. Numbering no more than two or three soft-hearted volunteers, they have responded to countless elderly callers and endangered feline rescues. |
