A-Cat'emy Awards hosted by Humane Services

Monday, April 28, 2014 - 6:45 AM
Fancy cats on a red carpet

Coming to you this week, live from 81 Higgins Line, St. John’s… it’s the A-Cat’emy Awards!
 
Come meet the stars of this year’s hair-raising movies like The Cat of Wall Street, Million Dollar Kitty and License to Meow.
 
One day only, Thursday May 1 from Noon to 6:30 p.m., adoptions fees at Humane Services are reduced by 50 per cent.
 
“Who knew that a brush with fame would require a lint roller!,”  said Deputy Mayor Ron Ellsworth with a smile, adding “We’re always looking for new, fun and exciting ways to promote the stars of the pet world.”
 
Humane Services staff have renamed their shelter cats in honour of the upcoming ‘red carpet’ event, meaning that you and your family can bring home your own Jennifur Aniston, George Clawney or Cat Blancett. The City is also launching a social media game on Twitter today, using the hashtag acatemyawards, encouraging users to share great cat star and movie names.
 
“It’s all fun and games,” said Ellsworth, “but we have a serious goal in mind. We want these animals to find a good home.”
 
“Maybe your family will be the next winners!”
 
All cool media cats are welcome to attend.
 
 
To adopt a pet or get details on this event, please call:
Access 311, or (709) 754-CITY (2489)
 
Media Contact:
Susan Bonnell
Manager, Marketing and Communications
City of St. John's
Phone: (709) 576-3906
Cell: (709) 690-9285
E-mail: sbonnell@stjohns.ca