Happy Earth Day!

A belated Happy Earth Day to all cat lovers and garden cats out there! I loved this Instagram spost from Amazinglycat.com and thought you would too.

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1st Annual MEOW DC Benefits DC's Humane Rescue Alliance

I recently received this press release for an exciting new event in the Washington, DC-area cat world. so I thought I'd share it with you here in case any local cat-lovers would like to participate in it:

With the rise of cat celebs like Grumpy Cat and Moshow the Rapper, combined  with cat videos in  every corner of the internet --  it’s about time Washingtonians have an outlet to share their feline fervor with their neighbors. That’s why DC’s animal welfare organization, Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA), is hosting the 1st Annual Meow DC this coming spring.

This event is designed for everyone from the devoted cat lover to the fly-by feline fan. Kitty aficionados from all over the metro area can don their cat ears and themed outfits, purchase kitty-themed goods from the many local vendors, attend talks about everything from community cats to confusing kitty behavior, and even meet internet sensation Sunglass Cat! There also will be adorable kittens and sassy adult cats alike on hand for cuddles and adoption throughout the day. Plus, it doesn’t end there. Keep your cat ears on and attend the Meow DC After Party at The Pub & The People from 5-8pm where a percentage of sales will benefit HRA, as well as $1 from every Tito’s beverage. Oh, and did we mention there will be awesome giveaways!

And if that weren’t enough, the real attraction (the catnip, if you will) is that all proceeds benefit the amazing work HRA does year round for local DC cats, both indoor and outdoor. Each month, HRA helps nearly 400 local homeless animals get adopted and 565 animals get spayed or neutered.  HRA field officers respond to 1,600 calls monthly, and HRA volunteers donate 2,400 hours every month.  While HRA does incredible work for the vulnerable animals in our community, they still rely on the generosity of individuals and organizations throughout the DC metro area.

This event is generously sponsored by Nardi Media, LLC and Design Foundry. A full list of participating booth vendors is available on the event website [nardimediallc.pr-optout.com].

Tickets are $40 and on sale now at www.meowdc.org [nardimediallc.pr-optout.com]. Meet & Greet Tickets for Sunglass Cat are $15 and available at www.meowdc.org.

• WHO: Interviews are available with HRA representatives to discuss the importance of supporting our local furry friends through events like Meow DC.
• WHERE: Dock 5 at Union Market - 1309 5th Street NE, Washington DC 20002
• WHEN: Saturday April 27, 2019 from 10:00AM EST until 5:00PM EST
• AFTER PARTY: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (The Pub & The People; 1648 North Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20001)
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Best Friends in the Azaleas

Freelance writer, photographer, and editor R.S. Williams of LaGrange, GA, said, "Rumpled, gray tabby Clark (left) and black-and-white Moo (right) love this sunny patch in the azaleas at the end of the porch. It’s their favorite spot for Caturday naps—and for ignoring me when I call them. [deep sigh]."