Cassidy’s Homemade Desserts- Non profit fundraising

05/06/2023

01/31/2023

To all those community cat caregivers out there, you are appreciated!!!

Thank you, Stray Cat Project, for this reminder!

01/24/2023

Today, we'd like to talk about what the word 'feral' in Friends of Feral Felines means.

We could not have said it any better, so here's what Stray Cat Project said about what 'feral' really means. Unfortunately, this word is not always used correctly. Education is key!
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Our BACK TO BASICS SERIES:
What is a feral cat, and why should one be careful when using this word? 🤔

A feral cat is an outdoor cat that has not been socialized with humans; they have not had human interaction by being spoken to, played with, or held. These cats fear humans and prefer to live outdoors, away from people.

📢PLEASE NOTE: "Feral" does not refer to ANY cat living outdoors. "Feral" refers to DISPOSITION only.

Feral cats typically live in colonies with other feral cats and are not suitable as indoor pets. They tend to be nocturnal, coming out at night to avoid interacting with and being detected by humans. You will not be able to catch a feral cat without a trap; they will never allow you to get close. They will not make eye contact with you, will not meow, and usually appear well-groomed and healthy. Feral cats want nothing to do with you!

There are varying degrees of "feral." A cat that has never had human interaction and refuses human interaction might be labeled "totally feral." Another cat that has had some interaction--perhaps with a feeder--and will allow a human to come close might be described as "semi-feral."

👉Are all outdoor cats feral? NO.
👉Can the terms "stray" and "feral" be used interchangeably? NO.
👉Should we use the word "feral" for ANY cat that lives outdoors? NO!

BE CAREFUL when using the term "feral" to describe a cat, as the word has negative connotations. Describing a cat as feral could lead to its immediate destruction. Feral cats should never be taken to a shelter; they will be immediately euthanized at many shelters as they are deemed unadoptable.

What can we do to help feral cats? TNVR them and let them be - and ideally provide food, water, and shelter for them to make their lives easier.

12/27/2022

12/27/2022

Hey guys! I wanted to say i will always take orders for pies if anyone needs them, but here soon i will announce a different way to fundraise for my animal rescue efforts. Not that i dont like making pies, but its just harder when the holiday season is over. Stay tuned!

12/22/2022

12/22/2022

Employees of public animal shelters have very tough jobs that include regularly dealing with upset and sometimes verbally abusive citizens. One of the few perks of these high-stress, low-pay jobs is the occasional chance to be first in line to adopt a particular pet who has captured your heart.

That is just what an Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control supervisor intended to do with Sasha, the little dog below; she planned to finalize the adoption after Sasha's spay surgery, which was Tuesday. But then the lady in this photo and her husband came to the shelter last Friday, and again Sunday, because their beloved dog Angel had passed away and they hoped to adopt another. The dog they were interested in was not available, but the supervisor realized that Sasha, who was in a foster home, looked very much like their Angel. Early Tuesday, she called the couple and texted them photos of Sasha. Both choked up at Sasha's resemblance to Angel and asked to adopt her. The supervisor agreed, so soon after her surgery Sasha went home with the couple instead of her. Later, the supervisor told us, the woman texted her, thanking her again for her kindness and for giving them "the most wonderful gift."

"And I cried," the supervisor said, "because I don't get a lot of that and I need it."

Don't we all. Happy holidays and a great life to Sasha -- and to shelter workers everywhere.

12/19/2022

I have one extra butterscotch pie if anyone needs one!

12/19/2022

Hey guys! So im going to start having people prepay for their orders just to ensure I dont end up making something and someone doesnt come to get it. I hope this is understandable. Still taking orders for any holiday pies you may need! 15$ each.

12/13/2022

greta says thank you for the support! fundraising is the biggest part of what i do and i just wanted to say thank you!! i will be taking on much more with rescue here soon, especially with kitten season approaching the need is far greater than we can imagine. we cant do it without you!

12/03/2022

Now taking orders for Christmas!

Still doing all pies, such as pumpkin, pecan, peanut butter, chocolate, lemon, apple, cherry and butterscotch

All fruit cobblers and banana puddings.

I can do peanut butter fudge upon request. Let me know if you have any special requests for anything and i can do my best to accommodate. I can make peanut butter pies sugar free and they turned out great. Thank you!!