Carmen Dunn, right, president of the Feral and Abandoned Cat Society (FAACS), accepts a cat food donation from Sarah Penney of Sydney, during the five-year anniversary of the society on Nov. 5. “I used to volunteer with a lot of the cat rescues around here. I know that FAACS is the one that feeds the feral cats,” Penney said.

Annette Mahoney won the Feral and Abandoned Cat Society’s Chase the Ace for Cats earlier this month. The group is shown here presenting Mahoney with her prize of $54,290. The fundraiser was held weekly at Ziggy’s Pub & Grill in Sydney River until the ace of spades was finally pulled with only 13 cards remaining. Shown with the winner are FAACS volunteers and Ziggy’s staff members. From left to right are, Susan Young, Jenny Stone, Karen MacKay, Annette Mahoney, Linda Quinn, Carmen Dunn and Matt Boyd, behind counter.

On February 8 the Feral and Abandoned Cat Society (FAACS) held a fund raising paint night at the French Club in New Waterford. Artist Angela Mercer-Penny volunteered her time, talent and witty personality for the event. It was a fun night and organizers would like to thank everyone who attended for their support.

Danielle Fennell of Millville, from left, Cindy Harrietha of Mill Creek and Crystal Francis of North Sydney work on their paintings during an art workshop in support of the Feral and Abandoned Cat Society’s trap-neuter-return program. It was the first time the society held the event and vice-president Deana Lloy said it was a huge success, with 30 people taking part under instruction from artist Angela Mercer-Penny. “We had such a great response — it was sold-out,” said Lloy. “We couldn’t ask for more than that.”