A CoatHook to Benefit A Paw in the Door<br /><br />
About This Fundraiser This fundraiser benefits A Paw in the Door cat rescue, an all-volunteer force in Bath, Maine, that has worked since 1986 to help cats in need live in safety, get essential veterinary care, and find loving homes. A Paw in the Door’s mission is different than that of traditional shelters. They accept hard-to-place cats who would not do well in a traditional shelter. Some cats land in “Paw’s” care after being abandoned; some have lost their human families to illness, death, or major life changes; some are not socialized; and some have behaviors that need special attention and understanding. These cats need specialized care, and they need weeks — even months — of attention and socialization by volunteers before they’re ready for a family and home of their own. Traditional shelters cannot generally provide the kind of personalized attention, home-like atmosphere, and the time Paws’ volunteers devote to cats. Many of the cats need privacy, calm, and hours of loving att