DOMINO'S HOUSE IN THE NEWS - 2010
DOMINO'S HOUSE IN THE NEWS 2007 - 2009
EVENT: Martin Downs Animal Hospital 20th Anniversary Celebration Open House
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Martin Downs Animal Hospital welcomes everyone to their 20th Year Celebration Open House. Events will include self-guided tours of the hospital with education stations throughout. Representatives from all areas of veterinary care along with Domino's House, Dogs & Cats Forever and the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast will be here for you to visit, too. We will have agility demonstrations along with some foster pets available for adoption from the Humane Society. Raffles will be held for gift baskets and certificates and there will be some goodies for humans, too. We are located at 1625 SW Martin Hwy. in Palm City. All proceeds from this special event will go to http://www.fostermilitarypets.com.
1625 SW Martin Hwy., Palm City, FL
Contact us at 772-288-3456 or visit our Web site at http://www.vet4yourpet.net for more information. You can also visit us on facebook.
Whiskers Winter Wonderland
Thursday September 2, 2010
Whiskers Winter Wonderland Committee
HOBE SOUND — On Saturday, Dec. 5, Domino’s Cat Rescue League will be holding the “Whisker’s Winter Wonderland Fundraiser and Silent Auction”. Enter a Winter Wonderland at the Hobe Sound home of John and Sandie Criddle. “My husband, daughter and I are delighted to host this event for such a worthy cause as Dominos House. We want everyone to be aware of the need to spay and neuter their pets to provide a safe environment for them. If we can help Dominos House in providing funds for them to continue their mission of no more homeless cats /kittens then we will have helped a truly inspiring cause” said Sandie Criddle. The home features decorated trees, trains, an amazing Christmas Village showcasing over 150 lighted buildings complete with lakes, animated skiers, and much more. Domino’s has an exciting evening planned complete with music, food, drinks, raffle and Silent Auction.
Domino’s House is happy to announce their "Fat Cat Sponsor" ($2000) - Elise C. Hillmann MD, PA, Dermatology and Age Management and Diagnostic Imaging Services, Jeffrey S. Hillmann MD. Additionally we have received our first "Cat's Meow Sponsor" ($500) Dr. Arturo Guiloff, MD of the Estetica Institute of the Palm Beaches. “When our cat Tommy needed a companion we visited Dominos' Cat Rescue league in Palm City, where we were in turn, adopted by Jerry, a young all-black Siamese. I and my daughter returned to Domino's every Saturday in July to help. What we realized was that Domino's needs us. Our message is simple; for those who have the resources and means to help anyone or anything beyond oneself, then adopt a worthwhile cause that feeds a passion. As so we have; we have chosen Domino's Cat Rescue League charity because their need is enormous and charity begins at home.” says Dr. Elise Hillmann. Domino’s is actively looking for additional sponsorship support and for anyone wishing to contribute towards underwriting or donating services such as printing, advertising, signage, A/V equipment rental, floral arrangements, food and beverages.
Domino’s has already received several great silent auction items including Disney World passes, Sea World passes, and some beautiful pieces of art. They are actively pursuing additional items for the silent auction. If you have any sources of acquiring some great finds for the auction please let us know.
Tickets to Whiskers Winter Wonderland are $25 per person and available now. To purchase tickets visit either the shelter website: www.dominoshouse.org or www.domininosboutique.org. If you would like to get involved or would like further information please contact Co-Chairman, Sandie Criddle at: (561) 389-8265.
Domino’s Cat Rescue League is a no-kill, non-profit 501-C 3 adoption / rescue organization located in Palm City offering a healthy, safe, and loving environment for cats and kittens. Domino’s House provides a cage-free shelter for cats and kittens that have been discarded in our disposable society to live till they can find their forever home. Domino’s biggest mission is their spay/neuter initiative. Domino’s works tirelessly to spread the mission of spay/neuter, and providing low cost spay/neuter to the Treasure Coast community.
Shop To Save The Kittens
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Sandie Criddle, Marie O’Connell, Maris Sine, Susan Denton and Polly Campenni will be happy to wait on you at Domino’s Cat Rescue League’s Boutique and Bargain Shoppe.
Domino’s Cat Rescue League opened its Boutique & Bargain Shoppe, located in Palm City, on June 12.
A preview party was held the night before so that volunteers and other benefactors could celebrate the opening.
The Shoppe features gently-used housewares, furniture, decorative items, jewelry, and accessories, as well as an assortment of new and never-used items. New cat merchandise is also available.
All proceeds benefit Domino’s House, a non-profit, cage-free, no-kill cat shelter in Palm City.
The store is open for shopping from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday. Donations are also accepted during those hours.
New Boutique opens in Palm City to support local animal shelter
June 23, 2010
Sandie Criddle (board member), Marie O'Connell (board member), Maris Sine (founder and president of the board), Susan Denton (store manager), Polly Campenni (board member)
PALM CITY — Domino’s Cat Rescue League, a non-profit, 501( C)(3) no-kill cat rescue and adoption shelter in Palm City is proud to announce the opening of its Boutique and Bargain Shoppe located at 925 SW Martin Downs Blvd in Palm City. The store is just over the Palm City Bridge on the North side of the street. Parking is in the rear of the store. Summer hours of operation are Tuesday thru Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you need directions or more information please call (772) 600-7075.
The store features gently used furniture, collectibles, books, artwork, costume jewelry and many brand new items including leather back-packs for back to school, jewelry, visors - perfect for the avid golfer, new cat toys and beds and many more great finds. Contributor, Dr. Elise Hillmann, Dermatologist of Jupiter says, "Making a difference in the quality of life for a person or a helpless animal is vitally important to us. That's what life is entirely about! That's why we buy functionally useful and unused items on line and donate them to Domino's Boutique and Bargain Shoppe to support the cause that we both share. Buyers should keep in mind that supporting their cause is a donation.”
The store had its pre-grand opening on Saturday, June 12. Already many customers have discovered this great find. Pat Morris of Hobe Sound says, “Domino’s Boutique and Bargain Shoppe is certainly an interesting little store with some very nice things. I came to drop off a couple items to donate and ended up going home with a couple great finds; a beautiful picture frame and iron penguin sculpture. I certainly enjoyed my shopping experience and it was great to be able to see the money go to such a worth while cause.”
Domino’s Cat Rescue League Boutique and Bargain Shoppe welcomes donations of gently used items that we can resell or brand new goods. Unfortunately we can not accept clothing, shoes, bedding or electronics. All profits from the store will be directly donated to Domino’s Cat Rescue League to help provide low cost spay/neuter to cats and kittens of the Treasure Coast.
If you’d like to learn more about how you can get involved with volunteering or donating to Domino’s Cat Rescue League please visit their website at: http://www.dominoshouse.org or call (772) 781-5592 to schedule an appointment to tour their no cage facility. You will also find Domino's at PetSmart at Tradition in Port St. Lucie from 1 to 4 p.m. every Saturday with some of our many adoptable residents.
Domino's Cat Rescue League Boutique and Bargain Shoppe opened on June 12, 2010
The "Opening Soon" sign at Domino's Boutique and Bargain Shoppe is no longer there, since the shop in Palm City opened on June 12.
PALM CITY — On June 12 at 10 a.m., Domino’s House opened its Boutique and Bargain Shoppe on 925 SW Martin Downs Blvd. in Palm City. There were even a few people waiting for us. How nice. The shop sells jewelry, housewares, furniture, art, small electronics, pet related merchandise, stained glass items, books, toys, etc., etc. The hours are 10 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Saturday.
The purpose of the shop is to help fund the activities, especially the spay/neuter program, of Domino’s Cat Rescue League, a non-profit 501(c) (3) no-kill cat/kitten shelter located in Palm City. As you all know, this recession has hurt non-profit organizations across the board. We need shoppers and we need donations. Come and visit and before you do, look around your home for possible donations. All donations are tax deductible.
Because we are a no-kill shelter there are many cats that will live out their natural lives at our cageless shelter in peace and dignity. Not every cat that enters this shelter is adoptable, some are too old, too unsociable, not handsome enough, ill, and/or just not lucky enough to catch someone’s interest. But in the 8 years of its existence some 2,400 cats and kittens have had the good fortune to find “forever” homes via this shelter.
The shop is located about a block and a half west of the Palm City Bridge, off Reilly Street, with the entrance and parking at the rear of the store. Frequent users of the bridge will probably remember passing a hot pink house, which is now a more eye pleasing green with a big sign out front; same place but with a new look and purpose. Hope to see you soon.
Domino's Cat Rescue to open boutique, thrift shop in Palm City
May 26, 2010
PALM CITY — Domino’s Cat Rescue Boutique and Bargain Shoppe, owned by Maris Sine, will open June 12 at 925 S.W. Martin Downs Blvd. in Palm City.
The boutique and thrift shop will benefit Domino’s House, a no-kill cat and kitten shelter in Palm City. Merchandise for sale will include jewelry, housewares, furniture, art, small electronics, pet accessories and cat-themed items.
The store is near the Palm City Bridge. Parking is at the rear of the store. Donations of gently used items are welcome.
For more information, call (772) 600-7075.
Adopting a 'Forever Friend' for your feline friend
March 23, 2010
Annelise, holding new kitty, Jerry, and Dr. Elise Hillmann holding Tom.
TEQUESTA — Do you notice your house cat getting fat and bored? Is he or she alone while you are at work all day? It could be the perfect time to adopt a companion for your cat.
Cats do get lonely and as they get older can really get depressed being alone all day. This is exactly what the Hillmann family, Dr. Elise Hillmann, dermatologist, Dr. Jeffrey Hillmann, radiologist at Martin Memorial Hospital, and their daughter, Annelise, a 6th grader at the Benjamin School, realized. After having their cat, Tommy, for several years they realized he might like a friend. Even though the entire family has allergies, they manage these with two allergy prescriptions for cat dander so it does not interfere with their love of cats. As Dr. Elise Hillman, dermatologist, said, “Many patients felt that having allergies is an absolute contraindication for adoption; short of having asthma, it is not.”
When the Hillmann family was ready to make the life time commitment to a new addition to their family they paid a visit to Domino’s Cat Rescue League in Palm City. Many cats auditioned for the role but ultimately it was one year old Harpo that stole their hearts. Being a black cat did not put them off either. As Dr. Hillmann said, “The fact that he is black as midnight just makes him all the more beautiful; his coat is shiny and glistening.” “ When I cuddle Harpo, his motor purring loudly, I thank Maris and everyone at Domino’s House for saving his life, making him a well socialized pet by raising him in a loving and safe environment with his friends, and lastly, by making apparent to us, of her lofty standards of commitment to which we have promised.”
Within days after bringing Harpo into their home Harpo had a new name, Jerry, and a new best friend, Tommy, their 5-year-old cat. Typically cats don’t adjust to one another quite so quickly but this seemed to be a perfect match. By the end of the first week Tommy and his new housemate were playing, eating together and sleeping near one another. The family and their extended family and friends have all fallen in love with Harpo. Domino’s House is thrilled to have been able to place one of their adult cats in such a loving home and hope more families will open up their hearts and homes to another family member. To find out more about Domino’s Cat Rescue League please visit their website at: www.dominoshouse.org.
Furever adopt-a-thon slated for Feb. 7 in Stuart
January 29, 2010
Martin County helps every dog have their day, and cats, too.
January 26, 2010
Gigi, a 3 year old cat from Domino's Cat Rescue League will be available at this exciting event for adoption.
STUART — On the morning of Jan. 26, Martin County Commissioners will be doing their part to help alleviate the current crisis for homeless dogs and cats. Commissioners will be proclaiming Feb. 7 Adopt a Companion Animal Day in Martin County. The proclamation also mentions the importance of spaying and neutering companion animals as there are not enough homes for the dogs and cats who already exist.
Nettie, a 4 year old female Chihuahua in need of a home who is currently in the care of Dogs & Cats Forever will be attending the reading of the proclamation and is one of the accepting parties of the proclamation.
Sunday, Feb. 7 was chosen as Adopt a Companion Animal day as it marks the first time that all animal rescue and shelter groups in Martin and St. Lucie counties are coming together at Flagler Park in Stuart for the "Friends Furever Adoptathon from noon to 3 p.m.
The "Help Us Help Them Fund of the Pegasus Foundation" is sponsoring the event. Participating groups are; the Pegasus Foundation's Caring Fields Animal Sanctuary Education Center, Treasure Coast Spay/Neuter Alliance, Hobe Sound Animal Protection League, Dogs and Cats Forever, Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, All Pet Rescue, Humane Society of St. Lucie County, United for Animals, Animal Birth Control, Domino's House, Animal Rescue Foundation of St Lucie. For more information please visit www.caringfields.org
'Friends Furever Adopt-a-thon' to be held at Flagler Park in Stuart
January 26, 2010
STUART —
What could be the largest gathering of adoptable animals in Martin County history will happen on Sunday, February 7 at Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. On that day, almost every animal adoption agency on the Treasure Coast will bring adoptable animals to Flagler Park between noon and 3:00 pm, and each agency will process adoption "on-the-spot
Participating groups for the Friends "Furever" Adopt-A-Thon include the Treasure Coast Spay/neuter Alliance, the Hobe Sound Animal Protection League, Dogs and Cats Forever, the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, Pegasus Foundation's Caring Fields Education Center, the Humane Society of St. Lucie County, United Animal Nations, Animal Birth Control, Dominos House, and the Animal Rescue Foundation.
A Pet Photo Contest is also being held and the winners will be announced at the Friends "Furever" Adopt-A-Thon. To enter send no more than three photos with a short story of rescued spayed or neutered dogs or cats that demonstrate kindness and friendship to The Mark Fine Art Gallery, 47 SW Osceola Street, Stuart Florida, 34994 by Feb. 1, 2010. The three winning photos will be displayed at the Mark Fine Art Gallery February 8 – 15. You must be present at the Adopt-A-Thon to win.
The Adopt-A-Thon is being funded by the "Help Us Help Them" Fund of the Pegasus Foundation. The "Help Us Help Them" Fund provides funding that benefits all animals, but is particularly interested in events and agencies that focus on adoption as well as spay and neuter activities.
For information about the "Friends Furever Adopt-A-Thon" go to CaringFields.org, or call (561) 575-5517.
January 14, 2010
Sandra Schmidtke presents Maris and Charlie Sine with a $5,000 Donation for Domino's Cat Rescue League of Palm City, made on behalf of her sister Marion Crumb, who passed away in 2008.
Calling all cat lovers - Domino's House is seeking volunteers.
January 11, 2010
PALM CITY — Domino's House a 501(c) (3) non profit, no-kill cat/kitten shelter located in Palm City is looking for more volunteers. Our mission is to rescue spay/neuter and shelter abandonded, and injured cats and find loving homes for as many as possible.
Help is needed in the following areas:
Socializing cats: Some of the cats or kittens that come to us are shy. They need some extra love and attention to make them more comfortable with people so that they have a better chance of being adopted.
Socializing with cats: Some of our cats just want a little extra attention and loving. With the number of cats to care for, making sure they all get the attention they want can be difficult at times.
Help with feedings.
Help with cleaning.
"Pet of the day" tapings: Driving a cat down to the local CBS news station in West Palm Beach on a Wednesday morning to tape a 30 second segment of their "pet of the day" feature. While this may sound a little unnerving, you'd be surprised how quickly it goes. You don't really have time to be nervous. You just introduce the cat to the interviewer, answer any questions and it's over. You get your 30 seconds of fame when it airs on TV.
Show a few cats at PetSmart in Tradition: We'd like to add one weekday afternoon, probably Friday, to show some of our adoptable cats at PetSmart. (We do this on Saturday afternoons right now). Sometimes you can wind up talking to some pretty interesting people there.
Making a difference in the lives of these wonderful creatures can be very rewarding and satisfying.
I'm sure every existing volunteer has their own reasons and satisfactions in volunteering. And while I enjoy the various things I do to help Domino's House, one of my favorite aspects of being avolunteer there is that I get to have my kitten "fixes". I can go to Domino's House and cuddle and play with any or all kittens there without having to adopt them and turning my house into a cat house.
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