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R-Cats The R-CATS Program promotes the humane approach to managing the homeless cat population in Rome NY

Now what everyone's been waiting to see . . . check out the great selections pictured below that you'll have to choose ...
06/04/2026

Now what everyone's been waiting to see . . . check out the great selections pictured below that you'll have to choose from to paint at the R-CATS Program's 2026 Painting Event fundraiser hosted by Periwinkle Pig which will be held on Sunday, June 14th, from 1 to 3 PM at the Rome Art and Community Center.

There will be 4 options at this event, which will include bonus pieces if you make a reservation before the event. Both flower options as well as the dragonfly option pictured below will come your choice of two small flowers or a small flower and butterfly while the cat option includes both cats pictured below but only if you make a reservation in advance.

I know it's a hard choice but don't wait to make your reservation to join the R-CATS Program and Rebecca from Periwinkle Pig so you can get in on the bonus pieces and make sure you'll get your first choice of an item to paint at the event.

Reservations can be made by email ([email protected]) or by calling (315-337-3890). Be sure to provide your name, phone number and choice of item to paint when making your reservation as we look forward to a great time while supporting the life-saving work of the R-CATS Program.

As indicated below, the $30 to attend this event is payable at the door by cash or check.

Thank you!

05/26/2026

Another opportunity to purchase tickets for our Spring Scratch Off Raffle is coming up this Friday, May 29th, from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the Pet Supplies Plus store in Rome.

Stop by to purchase a ticket (or two or three) for a chance to win a collection of $100 worth of Scratch Off's.

The winner will be drawn on Sunday, June 14th, during our Painting Event fundraiser and you do not need to be present to win as we are happy to arrange local (Rome) drop-off of the prize to the lucky winner!

Thank you for your support.

05/25/2026

With Sincere Gratitude to Those Who Faithfully Serve our County and our Community and in Grateful Memory of All Those Who Have Done so For the Past 250 Years.

05/24/2026

Our most popular and fun event is coming soon!

Clear your calendar from 1 PM to 3 PM on Sunday, June 14th, to join the R-CATS Program at the Rome Art & Community Center for our Painting Fundraiser hosted by Rebecca Hamm from Periwinkle Pig!

Featuring your choice of item, including a selection of whimsical stones, to paint during the event as well as a sweet selection of desserts to enjoy for $30 paid at the door (cash or check).

We will also be drawing the winning ticket for the Scratch Off Raffle during this event so it will be the last opportunity to purchase a ticket for a chance to win this incredible Raffle featuring $100 worth of Scratch Off's, although you do not need to be present to win.

Reservations are requested and required if you wish to insure your first choice of item to paint due to limited quantities for some selections.

More information about making reservations will be posted shortly along with photos of the selection of items available to choose from to paint at this Event.

As always, Rebecca will also offer a special selection of additional pieces, both popular and new, that you can purchase separately to paint at home.

So make plans now to join the R-CATS Program and Periwinkle Pig for the FUN on Sunday, June 14th, from 1 to 3 PM at the Rome Art & Community Center!

05/22/2026

If you've been waiting for another opportunity to purchase tickets for the R-CATS Program's Spring 2026 Scratch Off Lottery, tomorrow is the day!

Our Volunteers will be at Spressos Coffee House and Eatery tomorrow, Friday May 22nd, from 10 AM until 12:30 PM selling tickets for this collection of $100 worth of scratch offs.

The winner will be drawn on Sunday, June 14th, at our Painting Event and you do not need to be present to win as we are happy to arrange local (Rome) drop off.

Thank you for your support!

05/18/2026

We have another big Thank You to offer to everyone who donated to the R-CATS Program in April through the Donation Kiosk at Hannaford!

Because of your generosity, we raised $496.00!

Of course, this would not have been possible without the support of the great people at Hannaford, for which we are also very grateful.

The money raised will be used to resume our spay/neuter funding program for feral cats in the City of Rome, which we are hoping to be able to re-open around the beginning of July!

05/17/2026

Thank you so much to all of the wonderful people who came out yesterday to support the R-CATS Program in our efforts to raise money so we can resume the Spay/Neuter Funding Program this year. After yesterday's event, we are close to reaching our goal of raising $3,000 and are hopeful to be able to start offering spay/neuter slots for feral cats in Rome after our next event in June - another Painting Event hosted by Periwinkle Pig on Sunday, June 14th. Check back soon for more information about this always popular fundraiser.

We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to Lisa and all the wonderful people at DiCastro's Brick Oven, without whom this successful event would not have been possible! The venue was great and the pizza was awesome!

And I personally want to thank the dedicated volunteers who keep the Program going - Gloria, Donna, Dawn and Kathy - for another successful event as well as Hannaford for the generous donation of water for the fundraiser.

See you next month for another exciting (and fun) Painting Event for the R-CATS Program.

05/16/2026

Today's the Day!

Stop by DiCastro's Brick Oven today between 1 PM and 3:30 PM for a little shopping and some delicious Pizza to help the R-CATS Program raise money towards our goal of $3,000 to reopen our spay/neuter fund this year.

With your support, we can resume our mission of promoting the humane approach to managing the feral cat population in Rome.

Remember, spaying/neutering a feral cat doesn't save just one life, it saves generations.

We look forward to seeing you there!

05/13/2026

If you're in the area, please stop by the Rome Pet Supplies Plus location for an opportunity to purchase tickets for our 2026 Spring Raffle for a collection of $100 worth of Scratch Offs.

Our Volunteers will be there from 10 AM to Noon today.

If you're still looking to buy some tickets for this raffle but won't be in the area today, your next opportunity will be at our Buy It Now and Pizza Party fundraiser coming up this Saturday, May 16th, from1PM to 3:30 PM at DiCastro's Brick Oven in Rome!

Thank you for your support.

05/03/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Please join the R-CATS Program for our first event fundraiser on Saturday, May 16th, from 1 PM to 3:30 PM at DiCastro's Brick Oven (615 Erie Blvd W) for our "Buy It Now" and Pizza Party to raise money towards our goal of $3,000 so we can re-open the Spay/Neuter Funding Program in 2026 and continue our mission to support the humane approach to managing the feral, outside cat population in the City of Rome.

Enjoy shopping a large collection of new (with or without tags) items at great prices. Of course there will be a lot of cat and pet themed items but you never know what you will find at the Sale as we introduce lots of new items at every "Buy It Now" Sale.

And it wouldn't be an R-CATS Event without Rebecca from the Periwinkle Pig joining us, offering an opportunity to purchase some great new decorations for your favorite inside or outside space just in time for the Spring/Summer season.

To top it all off - a "Pizza Party" to help the feral cats will feature a slice of delicious pizza from DiCastro's Brick Oven and a bottle of water for a $5.00 donation to the R-CATS Programs Spay/Neuter fund!

There is plenty of free parking and we will be offering tickets for our Spring Scratch Off Raffle as well!

Also, all sales at the event are by cash or check.

So, Save The Date and join the R-CATS Program and Periwinkle Pig on Saturday, May 16th, and support our life saving mission.

Thank you!

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P O Box 341
Rome, NY
13442

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