Party with a PURRR-pose!

There is nothing like a party where you can putt, dance and even get a psychic reading all in one stop! SICSA‘s Inaugural ‘PURRR‘ event is getting readied….and I had the joy of sitting down with Angie Tapogna (SICSA’s Director of Community Engagement) to get the ‘scoop’ on the big shindig! It went something like this…..

JS: ANGIE!! So good to see you! I can tell you, the cat’s out of the bag when it comes to the word about ‘PURRR!’ But, please let the readers know…what is the idea behind ‘PURRR?’

AT: Thanks Josh, so excited to share that Purrr is an opportunity for SICSA to raise funds for and highlight our feline friends.  In 2022, we cared for and placed more than 1,300 cats and kittens.  Beyond this, we provided thousands of public cats with spay and neuter surgeries. Now, with “Kitten Season” once again in full swing, we are focused on ensuring nursing mother cats and their litters can grow into healthy, adoptable cats.  The funds from Purrr help us to provide the specialized care these tiny babies need to survive.  When you support SICSA by attending Purrr, you allow us to provide kitten formula to orphaned litters, spay mother cats after their kittens are weaned, vaccinate the entire family, and so much more.  This is truly a party with a Purrrpose!

JS: Wow….the need is real. Hearing about the little kitties in the area obviously pulls at peoples’ heart strings. What can people expect from the PURRR event?

AT: People can try their hand at golf and putt to win top shelf wine and liquor, socialize at the bourbon and cigar bar, listen to the live jazz band, cuddle with kittens, bid on exclusive silent auction items, have a private session with a Pet Communicator, learn some new moves from professional ballroom dancers, dance the night away to a live DJ and music, and grab a group picture at the photo booth to commemorate the evening!  There will be a catered dinner and an open bar!

JS: OPEN BAR! Ummmhmmmm,…sounds PURRRfect! I know you are all working so hard on this event. And you have some great ‘moments’ planned throughout the evening. What can you tell us about that?

AT: Well, Josh, to kind of elaborate, there will be more than 30 silent auction items to bid on that include trips, concert tickets, sports tickets, fine wine and rare alcohol, fine dining, casual dining, and more.

JS: 30+ Items….wowzer! And anytime there are trips….I’m bidding!

AT: Yep,  the event will feature 60s Ultra Lounge Music with a live Jazz Band as well as a DJ and an open dance floor.  Professional ballroom dancers will perform a fun 60s cocktail style dance.

JS: Ultra Lounge….loving that Cool Cat vibe….

AT: Right and we’ll have a hole-in-one putting green for people to putt their way to winning top shelf wine and liquor.  And we’ll also have a Pet Communicator providing private sessions with guests who may want to get to know their pet better, or prepare their pet for changes, or to resolve a pet’s behavioral issues. And of course, we’ll have cuddle sessions with kittens for those who want to snuggle up to a fur baby or two.

JS: Not sure I want to know what my pet thinks of me….ha ha! That sounds so fun! Now, the details….you have my attention, and you know, curiosity will kill this cat…When, Where…etc….

AT: Of course, of course….PURRR is on Saturday, May 20, 2023, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Moraine Country Club, 4075 Southern Blvd., Dayton, OH 45429.  Cost is $200 per person which includes a catered dinner and open bar.  The dress code is cocktail party. **TICKETS….CLICK THIS LINK….https://www.sicsa.org/purrr/

JS: Seriously….just sounds like a hit already! I know SICSA is so beloved in the area. May is busy….what if I can’t attend (I’ll be there by the way), but I want to support the organization?

AT: I am so thrilled you asked me that! SICSA has succeeded because of the generous support of the community.  We are always welcoming new volunteers and fosters to help us in our mission.  And of course, we are always grateful for donations that help us feed and care for animals looking for loving homes and help us rescue animals in need.

JS: Angie….you are the cat’s pajamas! So good to talk with you. I am wishing you all the luck at PURRR! Anything else you want to add?

AT: Yes! Actually….people do not have to attend Purrr to bid on our fabulous silent auction items.  They will be live on our website on May 18, 2023, at www.sicsa.org.

JS: GREAT!! Again….all the success! Thanks Angie.  One more time…***Tickets: https://www.sicsa.org/purrr/

Here’s a fun promo link…click and enjoy! https://youtu.be/Ti-USpyzG-M