A calico cat stands on mulch in the foreground, with a sign reading "Gardens are better with cats" and a heart-shaped tag in the background.

Deli isn&rsquo;t just a garden cat. She&rsquo;s our greeter, garden companion, and resident mouse patrol. 🐱🌿She spends her days roaming the garden, relaxing among the beds, greeting children and adults who visit, and helping keep mice away from our growing spaces. She has become such a familiar part of Delamore that we even have a little sign reminding visitors to &ldquo;Say Hi to Deli the Cat!&rdquo;We&rsquo;ve happily taken on the responsibility of making sure she has food and fresh water, but as we continue caring for her, those expenses add up.We would also love to take the next important step: getting Deli spayed and making sure she receives appropriate veterinary care.That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re inviting our neighbors, garden visitors, cat lovers, and supporters to become part of Team Deli. 🐾Your donation will help provide:<ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🥫 Wet and dry cat food</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🐾 Spay and veterinary expenses</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">💉 Vaccinations and preventative care as recommended by her veterinarian</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🏡 Outdoor shelter and weather protection</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🧺 Other supplies needed to keep our garden girl comfortable and cared for</li></ul>Any funds raised beyond Deli&rsquo;s immediate needs can help us maintain supplies for her ongoing care at the garden.Why Deli MattersCommunity gardens aren&#39;t only about the vegetables we harvest.They&#39;re places where people, plants, wildlife, neighbors&mdash;and sometimes one very opinionated garden cat&mdash;find a home.Deli brings another little bit of life to Delamore Place Gardens. Kids look for her when they arrive. Adults stop to say hello. And while we&#39;re tending the plants, she&#39;s usually somewhere nearby supervising.Every $5, $10, $20 or $50 helps us keep Deli fed, healthy, safe and right where she belongs.🌱🐾 Help us take care of the cat who helps take care of the garden.With love, Messiah&rsquo;s Market / Resilient Blooms Delamore Place GardensSuggested Donation Levels$5 &ndash; Treat Deli 🐱 Help with treats or a few meals.$15 &ndash; Fill Deli&rsquo;s Bowl 🥣 Help stock her food supply.$25 &ndash; Garden Cat Care 🌱🐾 Support food and everyday care.$50 &ndash; Healthy Deli Fund ❤️ Help toward veterinary care, vaccinations and spaying.$100 &ndash; Deli&rsquo;s Garden Guardian 🌻 Make a larger contribution toward Deli&rsquo;s medical and ongoing care.For the Zeffy goal, I&rsquo;d start around $750&ndash;$1,000. That gives you enough room to cover the spay/vet visit plus food, shelter and ongoing supplies rather than fundraising only for the procedure. Deli the cat is more than our garden mascot &mdash; she keeps watch while kids explore soil, seeds, and tiny garden critters. Your gift helps cover her food, vet care, and cozy shelter, so she can keep greeting every new Little Sprout who walks through the gate 😺 When you give here, you&rsquo;re caring for Deli and supporting youth agriculture and wellness education at Messiahs Market 🌱 Thank you for helping us keep the garden &mdash; and its gentlest guardian &mdash; thriving.

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Deli isn’t just a garden cat. She’s our greeter, garden companion, and resident mouse patrol. 🐱🌿She spends her days roaming the garden, relaxing among the beds, greeting children and adults who visit, and helping keep mice away from our growing spaces. She has become such a familiar part of Delamore that we even have a little sign reminding visitors to “Say Hi to Deli the Cat!”We’ve happily taken on the responsibility of making sure she has food and fresh water, but as we continue caring for her, those expenses add up.We would also love to take the next important step: getting Deli spayed and making sure she receives appropriate veterinary care.That’s why we’re inviting our neighbors, garden visitors, cat lovers, and supporters to become part of Team Deli. 🐾Your donation will help provide:<ul><li>🥫 Wet and dry cat food</li><li>🐾 Spay and veterinary expenses</li><li>💉 Vaccinations and preventative care as recommended by her veterinarian</li><li>🏡 Outdoor shelter and weather protection</li><li>🧺 Other supplies needed to keep our garden girl comfortable and cared for</li></ul>Any funds raised beyond Deli’s immediate needs can help us maintain supplies for her ongoing care at the garden.Why Deli MattersCommunity gardens aren't only about the vegetables we harvest.They're places where people, plants, wildlife, neighbors—and sometimes one very opinionated garden cat—find a home.Deli brings another little bit of life to Delamore Place Gardens. Kids look for her when they arrive. Adults stop to say hello. And while we're tending the plants, she's usually somewhere nearby supervising.Every $5, $10, $20 or $50 helps us keep Deli fed, healthy, safe and right where she belongs.🌱🐾 Help us take care of the cat who helps take care of the garden.With love, Messiah’s Market / Resilient Blooms Delamore Place GardensSuggested Donation Levels$5 – Treat Deli 🐱 Help with treats or a few meals.$15 – Fill Deli’s Bowl 🥣 Help stock her food supply.$25 – Garden Cat Care 🌱🐾 Support food and everyday care.$50 – Healthy Deli Fund ❤️ Help toward veterinary care, vaccinations and spaying.$100 – Deli’s Garden Guardian 🌻 Make a larger contribution toward Deli’s medical and ongoing care.For the Zeffy goal, I’d start around $750–$1,000. That gives you enough room to cover the spay/vet visit plus food, shelter and ongoing supplies rather than fundraising only for the procedure. Deli the cat is more than our garden mascot — she keeps watch while kids explore soil, seeds, and tiny garden critters. Your gift helps cover her food, vet care, and cozy shelter, so she can keep greeting every new Little Sprout who walks through the gate 😺 When you give here, you’re caring for Deli and supporting youth agriculture and wellness education at Messiahs Market 🌱 Thank you for helping us keep the garden — and its gentlest guardian — thriving.

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