Whiskers Animal Benevolent League

02/12/2025

Today is GivingTuesday 🧡 🐾 🐾

Your kindness means everything to the cats who rely on Whiskers for safety, medical care, and love.

This year, your support means even more. Whiskers is preparing to relocate into a much larger building — a former office space that we will transform into a warm, safe, state-of-the-art shelter for 150 cats, including seniors, shy cats, and those with lifelong medical needs who depend on us for sanctuary.

But before those doors open, our cats need you today. Your GivingTuesday gift provides:

🐾 Emergency medical care for abandoned or injured cats
🐾 Safe housing, nutritious food, warmth, and veterinary care for our shelter cats
🐾 Foster support for mothers and kittens entering our program

Make your GivingTuesday gift today and change a cat’s life.

01/12/2025

It’s Make a Difference Monday! It’s a perfect moment to consider the meaningful ways your planning can help cats in need.

🧡 Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are one of the easiest and most tax-efficient ways to support Whiskers. A DAF is a charitable account that you open through a financial institution — such as Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or your local community foundation. You contribute cash, stocks, or other assets to your DAF, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to Whiskers whenever you choose.

🧡 Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) are another powerful way to give — especially for supporters age 70½ or older. With a QCD, you can donate directly from your IRA to Whiskers, up to $100,000 per year, without counting the gift as taxable income. It’s a smart way to meet your required minimum distribution while helping provide food, shelter, and medical care for cats.
IRS info: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/seniors-can-reduce-their-tax-burden-by-donating-to-charity-through-their-ira

🧡 By including Whiskers in your estate planning, you can provide essential needs like food, shelter, and medical care to cats for years to come. There are various ways to establish a planned gift, such as:​

• Bequests in Your Will — designate a specific amount or percentage of your estate to Whiskers
• Living Trusts — include Whiskers as a beneficiary in your trust arrangements
• Life Insurance Policies — name Whiskers as a beneficiary to extend your support beyond your lifetime

For more ways to give, please visit: https://ewhiskers.com/planned_giving
Always talk with your financial advisor or tax professional to determine what works best for your situation.

🧡 When you’re thinking about estate planning, don’t forget your kitties. Senior sisters Sugar and Butter—pictured here—are losing their home because their beloved owner is moving to a facility. If you or someone you know is looking for a sweet pair, please keep these sweet girls in mind.

30/11/2025

Anyone else still recovering from Thanksgiving? 😅
Dorothy sure is — she’s spending this snowy Sunday in full “belly-up, I’m-not-moving” mode. ❄️🐾

While the rest of us work through leftovers and dishes, Dorothy is simply grateful for cozy blankets, gentle head pets, and the chance to find a home of her own. This sweet girl is available for adoption and would love a warm spot on your couch for all future snow days.

Read more about Dorothy: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/dorothy-76100605/ny/albany/whiskers-animal-benevolent-league-ny295/

Ready to apply? www.ewhiskers.com/adoption

28/11/2025

Friday Night Sheltet Shots!

Thanks to volunteers Heather, Scott and Sue for the great shots!

28/11/2025

Get your Whiskers 2026 calendar in time for the holidays! Use code BOOKGIFT30 for 30%. Code expires at midnight, December 1st so get shopping!

https://tinyurl.com/whiskers2026

27/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to all Whiskers supporters and volunteers! Lady Luck is thankful Whiskers rescued her so she could have her five babies inside where they could all be warm and safe. Lady Luck and her full house of kittens will be ready for adoption soon.

24/11/2025

It's Make a Difference Monday! Here are great ways you can help...

🧡 Your monthly gift of $10—or any amount—helps make every day better for the cats in our care. Become a sustaining donor and give them the steady support they can count on. Sign up today: https://www.ewhiskers.com/mdm

🧡 Foster homes make rescue possible. By opening your heart and home, you give cats a chance for a new life. Please help Whiskers say “Yes, we can” when someone reaches out for help with cats and kittens outside—like adorable Knox in the photo. Volunteer to foster here: https://ewhiskers.com/volunteer

🧡 Do you buy Purina Pro Plan products for your cats or dogs? If you use this link to buy Purina Pro Plan food and supplements, including Rx (just upload a copy of your prescription), your purchases are shipped FAST and FREE, directly from the company and you can earn points for every purchase - all while supporting Whiskers! https://www.proplanvetdirect.com/customer/account/create/?to=clinic&clinic-id=RIYEE

💜 Whiskers' future depends on your support. Please contribute to our Building Hope Capital Campaign to renovate our future shelter. https://www.ewhiskers.com/building-hope

24/11/2025

✨ Thank You for an Incredible Catsino Royale! ✨

What an unforgettable night! Our Catsino Royale Silent Auction was a huge success, and we couldn’t have done it without every guest, sponsor, performer, volunteer, and supporter who made the evening shine.

A heartfelt thank you to Jodi Fowler, whose beautiful performance added warmth and elegance to the evening.

We are also deeply grateful for our business sponsors, whose generosity made this event possible: CapitaLand, Curtis Lumber Company, Frank Webb Home, Steve Caporizzo's Pet Connection, Benson's Pet Center and Simply Irresistible Hair Salon.

And a very special thank you to our incredible volunteers. Their dedication doesn’t begin or end with this event — they work tirelessly day in and day out to care for the cats, keep the shelter running, support adopters, and make every fundraiser possible. Whiskers simply wouldn’t exist without them.

The cats of Catsino Royale also extend their thanks:
Lady Luck and her kittens — Joker, Poker, Pachinko, Roulette, and Baccarat — along with Diamond Jack, Bellagio, Las Vegas, Slots, Ace, and King of Hearts.
Your support helps ensure brighter futures for all of them and so many more.

We hope everyone had an amazing time! Now we’d love to hear from you:
🎲 What was your favorite part of the evening?
💎 Were you the highest bidder on a silent auction item?
🎟️ Did you take home a raffle prize?
Share below — we love hearing your stories!

Thank you to everyone who attended and to everyone who continues to support the work Whiskers does. Your kindness and commitment make all the difference for the cats in our care. 🐾💛e

22/11/2025

🎉 TODAY’S THE DAY — Catsino Royale is Here! 🎉

The wait is finally over! Our Catsino Royale Silent Auction kicks off tonight from 5–9 PM at the Marriott, 189 Wolf Rd, Albany, and we can’t wait to welcome you.

We went live on Facebook earlier today to show you a preview of the incredible items up for auction — and trust us, there’s something for everyone. From beautifully curated baskets to unique one-of-a-kind finds, tonight’s lineup is truly outstanding.

If you didn’t purchase a ticket in advance — no worries at all.
Tickets are available at the door, and walk-ins are absolutely welcome.

Here’s what you can look forward to tonight:
• A packed Silent Auction with amazing items
• An elegant buffet dinner
• A complimentary drink ticket
• Our exciting 50/50 and Diamond Jack’s raffles
• A fun, glittering evening in support of the cats at Whiskers 🐾

Dress to impress and bring your luck — Catsino Royale is ready to shine!

See you tonight! ✨

22/11/2025

22/11/2025

One of Whiskers’ biggest and most exciting events of the year kicks off tomorrow evening, and we cannot wait to welcome everyone for a night of fun, food, and fabulous auction items… all to help the cats who need us most.

Expect an unforgettable evening featuring:
• Our packed silent auction with incredible baskets, gifts, and experiences
• Diamond Jack’s Raffle, a 50/50, and door prizes
• Appetizers, buffet dinner, dessert, and a complimentary drink ticket
• A room full of fellow animal lovers coming together for a lifesaving cause

📆 Tomorrow — Saturday, November 22
🕔 5:00–9:00 PM
📍 Marriott Hotel, 189 Wolf Rd, Albany

🎟 Tickets are no longer available online — they can be purchased at the door.
If you’ve been thinking about joining us, this is your sign!

Thank you to everyone who supports Whiskers and helps us give homeless, ill, and injured cats the care, comfort, and love they deserve.

We’ll see you tomorrow at Catsino Royale! 🖤♥️♣️♦️