<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><a rel="nofollow" class="outbound_link" target="_blank" href="http://www.fark.com/goto/8844042/www.tcpalm.com/ugc/martin-county-ugc/catty-comments-awesome-cat-men-of-caring-fields-felines_9816878" style="max-height: 1000000px; text-decoration: none; height: 76px; vertical-align: middle; display: block !important;"><font color="#000000"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Caring Fields Felines has its share of "crazy cat ladies" but is so very fortunate to have many dedicated "cat men" volunteers. They are awesome, not crazy. They are invaluable in maintaining the beautiful five acres of the sanctuary for Caturdays</span></font></a></div><div><br></div><div>Courtesy of TCPalm (Stuart, Florida) at:</div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.tcpalm.com/ugc/martin-county-ugc/catty-comments-awesome-cat-men-of-caring-fields-felines_98168784">http://www.tcpalm.com/ugc/martin-county-ugc/catty-comments-awesome-cat-men-of-caring-fields-felines_98168784</a></div><div><br></div><div>--------------------------------------</div><div><h1 class="headline" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding: 1.125rem 0px 0px; border: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); line-height: 31px; font-size: 30px; font-family: 'Noto Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 17, 17);">Awesome Cat Men of Caring Fields Felines</h1><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.125rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">PALM CITY — Caring Fields Felines has its share of "crazy cat ladies" but CFF is so very fortunate to have many dedicated "cat men" volunteers! </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.125rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">They are awesome, not crazy! These fellows are invaluable in maintaining the beautiful five acres the CFF sanctuary is located on in Palm City Farms, along with keeping all the cat cottages in tip top shape and a myriad of other crucial chores. </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.125rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Randy Glover, retired FDA inspector, is the primary grounds keeper and Frank Filo, retired firefighter, is the weekend grounds keeper. </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.125rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Dr. Jim Strine, retired physician, feeds and cleans on Thursdays. </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.125rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ron Outwater, retired FAA employee & teacher, is one of Monday's feeder cleaners. </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.125rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Tom Felt, a teacher, feeds and cleans on Sundays. </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.125rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Connor Wilds volunteers on maintenance of grounds and Dave Oliver is the sprinkler system guru. </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.125rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Jack Briggs, an electrician, has installed and maintains all things electrical. Richard Barry and David Eastman volunteer wherever needed.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.125rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">When CFF has special events, such as Merry Meows, our fabulous holiday event at the Sanctuary on Dec. 6, many other " cat men" will sign up to lend a hand. </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.125rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Grounds maintenance at the cat sanctuary is not the usual "mow and blow."</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.125rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The 150-plus cats are in large fenced enclosures with seven cat cottages. There is also a 3,000-square-foot cattery on the property and the Care Center. </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.125rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">And of course, ground maintenance inside the fenced enclosures requires careful consideration of the residents! </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.125rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">All work done at the sanctuary is with the health and welfare of our very important residents in mind, so the "cat men" are also entertainment and of course, playing and petting of kitties is a major part of all job descriptions at the sanctuary. </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.125rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">All of the cat cottages have power and running water, and some of the older cottages require more upkeep than the newer cottages. </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.125rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Painting and wood rot replacement; construction of smaller hidy-holes dispersed over the grounds for those kitties that "want to be alone."</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.125rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">There is always a list of work to be done, along with feeding and cleaning seven days a week. It's a lot of work to keep the sanctuary clean and beautiful, but it's worth it when you drive in and see how lovely the property is. </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.125rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Thank you to the Cat Men of CFF! </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.125rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">--------------------</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.125rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Randy Grover, Ron Outwater, and Davey</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.125rem; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://www.MoscowCares.com/Caturday/Caturday_090515.jpg">http://www.MoscowCares.com/Caturday/Caturday_090515.jpg</a></span></p></div><div>--------------------------------------<br><br><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">"Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)</span></div><div><a href="http://www.moscowcares.com/" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">http://www.MoscowCares.com</font></a></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Tom Hansen</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Moscow, Idaho</span></div></div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>