Rescuing Cats Was a Dream
Rescuing cats was a dream I had long before I established my
own non-profit cat rescue organization, RESQCATS, Inc. in 1997. As far back as
I can remember, I had a vision of making a difference in the lives of cats and
their human companions. Cat Tails:
Heart-Warming Stories about the Cats and Kittens of RESQCATS is a book that
embodies that vision...a dream that became my passion and ultimately the
reality of my life's work...caring for stray and abandoned cats and kittens.
In the beginning, I wrote stories for the RESQCATS
newsletter as a way of raising funds for the organization. But I discovered
that writing about the cats and kittens was a creative way to share my feelings
about rescue and its many challenges. I began to realize the valuable lessons
that the animals taught me about life. I also discovered that writing about the
losses of those that could not be saved, as well as the grief that followed the
loss of my personal animals, was a path to healing. Putting pen to paper was a
safe, less vulnerable way for me to express my feelings. Then I started to
share my views on topics that pertained to my experiences with the animals and
people. I wrote to educate others about all that it takes to get many of the
kitties healthy, including expensive veterinary care and the emotional ups and
downs that can occur before sending that nice, healthy, fluffy little kitten
home with a qualified adopter.
For years, a friend encouraged me to write a book and tell
my story. I resisted the idea for a long time, but one day I decided to take
her up on the challenge. I was inspired to share the lessons as my way of
making a difference in the world. But the book is also a collection of stories
about myself...my life and my vision as told through the realities of caring
for cats and kittens.
Most of the stories in this book are truly heart-warming and
uplifting. Some will draw on deep underlying emotions...while others are
intensely touching and poignant. But every story contains a meaningful,
inspirational message of how animals make a difference in people's lives.
Cat Tails:
Heart-Warming Stories about the Cats and Kittens of RESCATS is a book that
began more than thirty years ago about a woman caring for abandoned cats. I
started out with the aim to make a difference in the lives of cats and kittens
and discovered along my journey that the impact on my life and the people that
adopted the cats was equally profound.
It is my hope that my book will
encourage you to expand your compassion for animals and discover a greater
appreciation for the important lessons they teach us. If I touch the heart of
even a single reader, then I feel I have accomplished my goal.
As a footnote, RESQCATS has
placed over 2800 stray and abandoned cats and kittens into qualified homes and
100% of the proceeds from the sale of my book goes directly to the cats.
About the Author
Jeffyne Telson grew up in Dallas, Texas but has spent most of the last half of her life in California. Although she has Bachelor of Arts degree in graphic
design from Texas Tech University, she has devoted the last two decades to the pursuit of
her real life’s passion…caring for stray and abandoned cats and kittens.
In 1997, Jeffyne founded RESQCATS,
Inc, as a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, care and adoption of
stray and abandoned cats and kittens.
In the ensuing 20 years, with
the help of a small group of dedicated volunteers, Jeffyne has grown RESQCATS
well beyond her dreams, into a highly respected rescue organization that has
placed more than 2700 cats and kittens with qualified families and individuals.
Today, in addition to being the
President of RESQCATS, Jeffyne and her husband, Mitch, share their Santa Barbara,
California home with 14 unadoptable cats, 9 collies and 15 giant
African sulcata tortoises…all rescued of course!
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About the Book:
Title: CAT TAILS: HEART-WARMING STORIES ABOUT
THE CATS AND KITTENS OF RESQCATS
Author: Jeffyne Telson
Publisher: Independent
Pages: 332
Genre: Animals/Cat Rescue
Author: Jeffyne Telson
Publisher: Independent
Pages: 332
Genre: Animals/Cat Rescue
BOOK BLURB:
In 1997, Jeffyne Telson founded RESQCATS, Inc, as a non-profit organization
dedicated to the rescue, care and adoption of stray and abandoned cats and
kittens.
In the ensuing 20 years, with
the help of a small group of dedicated volunteers, Jeffyne has grown RESQCATS well beyond her dreams, into a
highly respected rescue organization that has placed more than 2800 cats and
kittens with qualified families and individuals.
And now, she has written a book
about her journey of creating a cat rescue, the challenges and opportunities
she has faced, and most important of all, the valuable life lessons the cats
and kittens have taught her.
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