Midnight is a domestic semi long haired male puss, black in colour and he is UNHAPPY. He really hates being at the refuge. He was found as a stray after living at Bibra Lake for about six weeks. He is affectionate but not keen on being around other cats - he prefers his own company or human company. He is unhappy, cries and growls so he has to be confined to a cage so he does not hurt other cats. He is excellent with children but it is awful to see him so sad. All Midnight wants is to have a home of his own, curl up on his owners bed or sit beside his owner on their settee and be happy to spend the rest of his life content with his world. He wont have that at APS for he likes his own space and at the Refuge he has to share his space with 85 other cats.

Well what a couple of weeks it has been. First we had the Annual Street Appeal and a several volunteers were out there shaking a can in Perth, Armadale and Roleystone to fundraise on behalf of APS, but perhaps next year we might be able to persuade a few more people to come along and help on the day. Think about it for next time !!

Two days later we had our Annual Fete and managed to raise just over $2,300.00 which was terrific. What fantastic support we had too. Caroline of For Paws Pet Grooming at Kelmscott came along for the day and presented APS with 100% of the money she had collected for doggie grooming at APS, so thank you Caroline. Also, Old McDonalds Farm were there entertaining everyone with all the delightful farmyard animals, plus Lyn joined us with her ferrets. We had a lot of interesting stalls selling all kinds of wonderful items kindly donated to APS by many caring people. Just wonderful the amount of support that is given to the Refuge showing how much people do care about the abandoned animals who come into the care of APS. Thanks to all who gave their support that day including all the volunteers and volunteer Cat and Dog Carers who gave up their day to help. Thank you to everyone who supported the Refuge for we would not exist without that support.

The Staff of Maddington Bunnings have once again sponsored a dog - Bundy. The Staff are great as they sponsor APS cats and dogs providing food and other necessary items the refuge needs. Maddington Bunnings have also been very supportive of the Animal Protection Society allowing us to have fundraising sausage sizzles and providing other necessary items that are needed. Again it is great to see people and companies showing they care !!

Cats George, Melia and Jimmy have all gone to new homes these past few days so we hope they and their new families all have a wonderful life together.

Dogs Honey, Delilah, Ben, Lennox and Matty have all gone to new homes too, bless their little paws. Again, best wishes to them and their new families.

We now look forward to the theatre night at the Don Russell Theatre at Forest Lakes on 25th May, then the quiz night on the 9th June. Hope to see you there. Just phone Sue on 9456 1874 and she can tell you all about both events.

APS urgently needs volunteer Cat Carers - people in charge of the cats and their re-homing. You can volunteer for either half a day or a whole day and training is provided. Please give us a call if you think you might be interested....it is not an unhappy place, far from it, and you would meet some other pretty interesting people. Able to answer the phone and liaise with customers a necessity....and certainly a love of cats.

Dog walkers wanted too.....so if you need to get fit we have the pawfect way for you to do it - woof.