Eli & Shawna’s 3rd Annual Shelter Slumber Pawty!

This year’s Shelter Slumber Pawty is especially meaningful for Eli and me.

In October, we said goodbye to our sweet Bella after 17 incredible years. We adopted her in 2009, and she quickly became the heart of our home. Bella loved to chase her kitties one minute and curl up and cuddle with them the next. She especially enjoyed sneaking their food whenever she had the chance. 

Bella is a big part of why I care so deeply about this work. Shelter animals are truly something special, and there are so many still waiting for a family to love them. Through fostering and volunteering with The Cat Hut and Hamilton County Animal AdvoCATes, I have been lucky to help dozens of kittens over the years, but there is always more to be done.

On Saturday, April 18th, Eli and I will be staying at The Cat Hut for 24 hours alongside other volunteers to raise funds and awareness during the Shelter Slumber Pawty.

This year, our organization has set a lofty goal of $24,360. Why this number? That is 6 months of The Cat Hut's spay and neuter procedure costs. Eli and I are going to try to raise one month of those costs and have set a personal goal of $4,060 in Bella’s honor. Loving her for 17 years was a gift, and this is one small way we can pass that love on.

To help us get started, I am matching the first $750 from our pet-sitting earnings, and we also have TWO generous $500 sponsor matches. That means the first $1,750 in donations will be doubled.

If you are able, please consider donating or sharing. And if you have loved a pet of your own, we would be honored to carry their memory with us, too. 💛

Shawna and Eli