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This Old Cat presents:
the Rochester Public Premiere of MINE, the Movie to benefit the Greater Rochester Area Animal Shelters & Animal Rescue Groups |
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Memorial Art Gallery Thursday Evening, November 11, 2010 6:00 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. |
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Emcee Beth Adams |
 Photo Courtesy of Rochester Woman Magazine | Our special guest emcee for the event will be 1180 WHAM Morning News Co-Host Beth Adams, a long-time advocate for the animals that share our lives. Her passion has led her to volunteer at the Seneca Park Zoo, Pet Pride of New York, and Lollypop Farm -- and we thank her for donating her time to emcee this event! Beth is married to sports columnist & author Scott Pitoniak and they share their home with Sassy, a sweet tiger & white cat. |
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Photo by John Griebsch Courtesy of Memorial Art Gallery |
Join us in celebrating the Rochester Public Premiere of MINE, the Movie, in one of Rochester's most beautiful architectural landmarks, the Memorial Art Gallery. Dramatic architecture. Great works of art. Unparalleled service. Their meeting spaces and amenities give us the opportunity to create an event you will remember for years to come. They provide picturesque surroundings in an accessible city location, fine dining, viewing of the exhibits and ample free parking. |
Photo by Richard Baker Courtesy of Memorial Art Gallery |
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| Each of the participating animal organizations will have a large display table which may include information about their organization, the services they offer, volunteer opportunities and upcoming events. Many will also offer some very unique and wonderful items for sale and/or silent auction! So please come, browse the tables and show your support! |
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Organizations' Displays! |
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A volunteer rescuer holding one of a litter of puppies she just helped rescue Photo by Heidi Stump |
With unneutered pets roaming free following Hurricane Katrina, many puppies and kittens were born in a veritable population explosion all over the gulf coast, further compounding the challenges of rescuing Photo by Heidi Stump |
Salvage diver, Rob Stone, gave up his day job to rescue animals, citing an overwhelming sense of responsibility to the animals that humans have domesticated. Photo by Heidi Stump |
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The 2010 Independent Lens Audience Award winner and hailed by the New York Times as "Smart, sincere and affecting", MINE is a feature-length documentary about the essential bond between humans and animals, set against the backdrop of one of the worst disasters in modern U.S. history, Hurricane Katrina. This gripping, character-driven story is told from the perspective of original guardians, rescuers, and adoptive parents of "Katrina pets". These individuals are all connected by two things, the tragic aftermath of Katrina and their love of animals. The film is a meditation on human nature as well as animal nature. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, volunteers heroically rescued thousands of pets stranded in the destruction of New Orleans. But the unprecedented chaos of the storm’s aftermath left questions about whether the pets were abandoned or simply lost. As owners desperately searched for their furry family members, well-meaning volunteers adopted the displaced animals, sparking several fraught custody battles between original owners and adopters who had established bonds with their new pets. MINE examines several of these angst-ridden cases with precision and compassion. View the film's preview trailer here: |
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86-year old New Orleans resident, Malvin Cavalier, separated from his companion, Bandit, for close to one year after Hurricane Katrina Photo by Geralyn Pezanoski |
Malvin Cavalier and his faithful companion, Bandit Photo by Zack Smith |
Formerly homeless, Jessie James Pullins is no stranger to hardship, as he struggles to bring his family back together in the years following the devastating losses suffered after Hurricane Katrina Photo by Zack Smith |
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From points West of Rochester: Take I-490 East towards Rochester to Exit 15, "South Ave./Inner Loop". Follow signs for the "Inner Loop". Take the Inner Loop to the "University Ave./Main St." Exit. Cross East Ave. Turn right onto University Avenue. The Memorial Art Gallery is approximately 4/10ths of a mile on the left (at the corner of Goodman St.). Turn left onto Goodman St. Parking is on the left just after you turn.
From points East of Rochester: Take I-490 West towards Rochester to Exit 17, "Goodman St./Inner Loop". Turn right onto Goodman St. The Memorial Art Gallery is approximately 1.1 miles on the left (corner of Goodman & University). Parking is on the left just after crossing University Ave. From points South of Rochester: Take I-390 North to Exit 15, "I-590 North/Downtown Rochester". Follow I-590 North to Exit 5, "I-490 West/Downtown Rochester". Take I-490 West to Exit 17, "Goodman St./Inner Loop". Turn right onto Goodman St. The Memorial Art Gallery is approximately 1.1 miles on the left (corner of Goodman & University). Parking is on the left just after crossing University Ave. |
Directions to Memorial Art Gallery 500 University Ave., Rochester, NY: 
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It will be a full evening of activities, starting with a "Meet & Greet" to give everyone plenty of time to browse the display tables and meet with representatives from the local non-profit animal welfare organizations and culminating in the screening of the movie, so please come and support these wonderful people! Seating is limited so order your tickets now! Tickets are $15 donation per person and are available through the participating organizations listed below. Click on their logo to get to their website, or call or email them and let them know how many tickets you'll need. 100% of the ticket sales from this event will go directly to the participating organizations! |
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ORDER YOUR TICKETS from ANY ONE of the following PARTICIPATING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: |
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A very special thank you to Monroe Veterinary Associates and their dedicated employees for generously giving of their time to help as Event Volunteers. |
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Please note: With other fund-raising events, the organization may receive only a portion of your donation because of expenses. Not in this case. Buying a ticket from them is EXACTLY the same as giving them a $15 donation check. Because for this event all expenses are covered and paid in full by one sponsor.
MINE, the Movie, to benefit the Greater Rochester Area Animal Shelters & Animal Rescue Groups. Sponsored by:
In Memory of Filippo Aiello, DVM
1962 - 2005
a friend to all the animals
(c) copyright 2010 This Old Cat, All Rights Reserved
page last updated November 12, 2010
