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📍Sigonella, Sicily
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🚨🐾 COMING SOON: SAWS TREASURE HUNT TUESDAY❣️🐾🚨 Ou

🇩🇪🍺 SAVE THE DATE! 🍺🇩🇪 Our SAWS volunteers are ge

🇩🇪🍺 SAVE THE DATE! 🍺🇩🇪

Our SAWS volunteers are getting into the Oktoberfest spirit—and we hope you will too! 🥨🐾

Join us on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, for authentic German beer and shots, Bratwurst, pretzels, Pommes, traditional games, prizes, a photo booth and plenty of Bavarian fun! 🎯📸

Best of all, every purchase helps support our rescue animals. 🐶🐱❤️

🎟️ Pre-ticket sales are coming soon—stay tuned!

#SAWSOktoberfest #Oktoberfest2026 #SaveTheDate #GermanUnityDay #AuthenticGermanBeer #Bratwurst #Pretzels #Pommes #BavarianFun #OktoberfestSicily #SigonellaCommunity #205Housing #RKSigonella #SupportAnimalRescue #PawsForACause #SAWSInc

🇩🇪🍺 🐾‼️SAVE THE DATE‼️🐾🍺🇩🇪 Our SAWS volunteers ar

🇩🇪🍺 🐾‼️SAVE THE DATE‼️🐾🍺🇩🇪

Our SAWS volunteers are getting into the Oktoberfest spirit—and we hope you will too! 🥨🐾

Join us on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, for authentic German beer and shots, Bratwurst, pretzels, Pommes, traditional games, prizes, a photo booth and plenty of Bavarian fun! 🎯📸

Best of all, every purchase helps support our rescue animals. 🐶🐱❤️

🎟️ Pre-ticket sales are coming soon—stay tuned!

#SAWSOktoberfest #Oktoberfest2026 #SaveTheDate #GermanUnityDay #AuthenticGermanBeer #Bratwurst #Pretzels #Pommes #BavarianFun #OktoberfestSicily #SigonellaCommunity #205Housing #RKSigonella #SupportAnimalRescue #PawsForACause #SAWSInc

🇩🇪🍺 ‼️SAVE THE DATE‼️🍺🇩🇪 Our SAWS volunteers are

🇩🇪🍺 ‼️SAVE THE DATE‼️🍺🇩🇪

Our SAWS volunteers are getting into the Oktoberfest spirit… and we hope you will too! 🥨🐾

Join us on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, for authentic German beer and shots, Bratwurst, pretzels, Pommes, traditional games, prizes, a photo booth and plenty of Bavarian fun❣️🎯📸

Best of all, every purchase helps support our rescue animals❣️
🤍🩵🐾🐶🐱🐾🩵🤍

🎟️ Pre-ticket sales are coming soon—stay tuned!

#SAWSOktoberfest #Oktoberfest2026 #SaveTheDate #GermanUnityDay #AuthenticGermanBeer #GermanShots #Bratwurst #Pretzels #Pommes #BavarianFun #TraditionalGermanGames #OktoberfestSicily #SigonellaCommunity #205Housing #RKSigonella #SupportAnimalRescue #RescueAnimals #DrinkForACause #PawsForACause #SAWSInc

🐾💕 Help us name this sweet little baby! 💕🐾 This a

🐾💕 Help us name this sweet little baby! 💕🐾

This adorable little girl still needs the perfect name — and we’d love YOUR help choosing it! 🐱✨

Vote for your favorite by reacting to this post. 🩷
Every vote counts, so pick the name you think suits her best!

We can’t wait to see which name wins! 🥰🐾

Ready, set… VOTE!

💕 #💕 #vote‼️ #cutiepie #catloversworld #sicily❤️ #cats🐱 #sigonellaanimalwelfaresociety #catsofinstagram #cats_of_instworld #sicily #catrescue #saws #saveastrayanimal #kittycat #kittycats #italy🇮🇹 #sigonellaitaly #sigonellacommunity

Buon Ferragosto a tutti 🥳🥳🥳 #ferragosto #ferrago

Buon Ferragosto a tutti 🥳🥳🥳

#ferragosto #ferragosto☀️ #catloversworld #sigonellaanimalwelfaresociety #everylife #sicily❤️ #cats🐱 #cats #catrescue #ferragosto #catrescue #helpstrays🙏 #SAWS #DogsOfSicily #Sigonella #CatsOfSicily #SupportRescue #RescueAnimals #SupportLocalRescue #italy🇮🇹 #italylovers

Meet our newest family member! 🥰 This 9 week old k

Meet our newest family member! 🥰
This 9 week old kitten is still looking for a name & a permanent foster ✨
Write your name suggestions in the comments & share this post with your friends❤️

#catloversworldwide #sicily❤️ #straycats🐈 #helpstraysanimals

🍷🐾 THANK YOU, SAWS COMMUNITY❣️🐾🍷 Our first Wine f

🍷🐾 THANK YOU, SAWS COMMUNITY❣️🐾🍷

Our first Wine for Whiskers was such a wonderful success… all because of YOU❣️ 💕 Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, donated,volunteered and helped us create such a fun evening for an amazing cause.

And yes… **Wine for Whiskers will be back!**❣️🎉 If you missed the first one, stay tuned… your next chance is coming❣️🍿🎬

The peach 🍑 Bellinis and frozen sangria were HUGE hits, so they’ll be returning… along with our delicious white and red wines❣️🍷🍷❣️

Now help us choose our next Movie Under the Stars❣️✨
🗳️ Vote in our upcoming poll and tell us what you’d love to watch❣️
👇🍿👇🎥👇🍿

Because when our community comes together, animals in need win. 🐾💗

#WineForWhiskers #ThankYou #SAWS #MovieUnderTheStars #SipForACause #SupportAnimalRescue #TNR #SicilyEvents #CommunityForACause

🐾🇪🇺 BIG CHANGES ARE COMING FOR PET OWNERS ACROSS T

🐾🇪🇺 BIG CHANGES ARE COMING FOR PET OWNERS ACROSS THE EU 🇪🇺🐾

Europe is taking a major step toward making sure every dog and cat can be traced back to a responsible person or organization. 🐶🐱

For the first time, the EU has adopted EU-wide rules covering the welfare AND traceability of dogs and cats.

So what does that mean for pet owners? 👇

🔹 Microchipping + official registration will become the EU standard
🔹 National pet databases will become interoperable, allowing authorities across the EU to better verify registration information
🔹 Breeders, sellers, shelters and organizations that rehome animals will face common minimum welfare and traceability requirements
🔹 Changes of ownership or responsibility will need to be properly recorded
🔹 Authorities will have better tools to combat illegal breeding, trafficking and unregistered animals

💗 And here’s where we’re particularly proud…

For approximately 4½ YEARS, SAWS has been helping the Sigonella community properly microchip and register pets in accordance with existing Italian requirements. 🇮🇹🐾

We have been strict about it for a reason:

📍 A microchip alone is NOT enough.
📍 The chip must be connected to the correct registration.
📍 The owner’s information needs to be accurate and up to date.

What Europe is now moving toward on an EU-wide level reinforces something SAWS has been saying for years:

CHIP IT. REGISTER IT. KEEP IT UPDATED. ✅

#SAWS #SigonellaAnimalWelfareSociety #PetRegistration #MicrochipYourPets #EUAnimalWelfare #AnimalWelfare #ResponsiblePetOwnership #PetOwnersItaly #ExpatsInItaly #ExpatsInSicily #Sicily #Sigonella #DogsOfSicily #CatsOfSicily #ProtectYourPets

🐾🇪🇺 BIG CHANGES ARE COMING FOR PET OWNERS ACROSS T

🐾🇪🇺 BIG CHANGES ARE COMING FOR PET OWNERS ACROSS THE EU 🇪🇺🐾

Europe is taking a major step toward making sure every dog and cat can be traced back to a responsible person or organization. 🐶🐱

For the first time, the EU has adopted EU-wide rules covering the welfare AND traceability of dogs and cats.

So what does that mean for pet owners? 👇

🔹 Microchipping + official registration will become the EU standard
🔹 National pet databases will become interoperable, allowing authorities across the EU to better verify registration information
🔹 Breeders, sellers, shelters and organizations that rehome animals will face common minimum welfare and traceability requirements
🔹 Changes of ownership or responsibility will need to be properly recorded
🔹 Authorities will have better tools to combat illegal breeding, trafficking and unregistered animals

💗 And here’s where we’re particularly proud…

For approximately 4½ YEARS, SAWS has been helping the Sigonella community properly microchip and register pets in accordance with existing Italian requirements. 🇮🇹🐾

We have been strict about it for a reason:

📍 A microchip alone is NOT enough.
📍 The chip must be connected to the correct registration.
📍 The owner’s information needs to be accurate and up to date.

What Europe is now moving toward on an EU-wide level reinforces something SAWS has been saying for years:

🐾CHIP IT. REGISTER IT. KEEP IT UPDATED. ✅

#SAWS #SigonellaAnimalWelfareSociety #PetRegistration #MicrochipYourPets #EUAnimalWelfare #AnimalWelfare #ResponsiblePetOwnership #PetOwnersItaly #ExpatsInItaly #ExpatsInSicily #Sicily #Sigonella #DogsOfSicily #CatsOfSicily #ProtectYourPets

🎬🍿 THE VOTES ARE IN… and we have a winner! 🏆🐾 ✨ T

🎬🍿 THE VOTES ARE IN… and we have a winner! 🏆🐾

✨ The Secret Life of Pets has officially been chosen as our Movie Under the Stars! 🌟

Grab your family, your friends, your favorite blanket, and come spend an unforgettable evening with us at Wine for Whiskers! 🍷🐶🐱

❤️ Enjoy a magical atmosphere with:
🍷 Wine & frozen sangria
🧀 Delicious charcuterie
🍿 FREE popcorn during the movie
🏊 Free swimming
🐕 Doggy splash pools
🎨 Kids’ games & crafts
✨ Fun for the whole family

But the best part?

🐾 Every ticket, every drink, every snack, and every smile helps give rescue animals a second chance.

Come relax under the stars, laugh along with The Secret Life of Pets, and leave knowing you made a real difference in the life of an animal in need. Together, we’re turning a fun night out into hope for homeless cats and dogs. ❤️

📍 We can’t wait to see you there!

#WineForWhiskers #SecretLifeOfPets #MovieUnderTheStars #SAWS #SigonellaAnimalWelfareSociety #SupportRescue #TNRWorks #AdoptDontShop #SipForStrays #FamilyFun #CommunityStrong #RescueAnimals #SicilyEvents #PawsForACause #SaveLives

🐾💕 A huge THANK YOU to sweet Eden and her wonderfu

🐾💕 A huge THANK YOU to sweet Eden and her wonderful family❣️🐾✈️🌍

As Eden gets ready to travel home, we were honored to help with her international pet travel documents. ❤️

To our surprise, Eden and her family generously donated €100 to support SAWS and the animals in our care. Your kindness will help many more pets get the second chance they deserve. 🐶🐱

Safe travels, beautiful 🐕‍🦺Eden❣️We wish you a lifetime of love, happiness, and amazing adventures in your new home. Thank you for paying it forward❣️🥰🐾

#SafeTravels #PetTravel #HappyTails #SAWS #ThankYou #RescueSupport #PetsOfSAWS #TravelHome #KindnessMatters #PayItForward 🐾💙 #payitforward_united #payitforward #🐾💙🐾

🍷🐾 ATTENTION! Even the cats are getting ready for

🍷🐾 ATTENTION! Even the cats are getting ready for Wine for Whiskers❣️🐾🐈‍⬛❤️

Our official Feline Event Coordinator has inspected the flyer and has one important message…

“Don’t make me save all the cats by myself❣️” 😹

Every ticket, every glass of wine, every raffle ticket, every smile, and every share helps us continue our TNR mission and give homeless cats a healthier, brighter future. ❤️🐾

🎉 PAW-SOME PHOTO CHALLENGE❣️🎉

We want to see your pets showing their support for Wine for Whiskers❣️🐶🐱

📸 Snap a photo of your pet with:
🍷 a (responsibly staged) glass of wine beside them,
📄 our event flyer,
📱 or our event post on your phone.

Then post it on Facebook or Instagram, tag SAWS – Sigonella Animal Welfare Society, and don’t forget to use #CheersForCats so we can find your entry❣️🐾

🏆 The pet with the cutest photo will win their humans:
🍇 A delicious charcuterie board
🍷 One complimentary glass of wine
to enjoy at Wine for Whiskers! 🎉

Let’s flood social media with adorable furry faces and show everyone that even the pets know this event is worth supporting! ❤️

🐾 If the cats are excited…
You should be too❣️😉

📅 August 1st
🍷 Wine • 🧀 Charcuterie • 🏊 Pool • 🎬 Movie Under the Stars • 🎲 Family Fun • ❤️ Saving Lives

Every share helps us reach more people. Every ticket helps us spay and neuter more community cats. Together, we can make a real difference❣️🐾❤️

#WineForWhiskers #CheersForCats #PawApproved #PetPhotoChallenge #SAWS #TNRWorks #SpayNeuterSaveLives #AnimalRescue #CommunityStrong #AdoptDontShop #SupportLocalRescue #Sicily #Fundraiser #PetsHelpingPets #SeeYouThere 🍷🐾😻

🍷🐾 Calling all animal lovers! 🐾🍷 It takes a villa

🍷🐾 Calling all animal lovers! 🐾🍷

It takes a village to save lives—and we’d love for you to be part of ours. ❤️

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make Wine for Whiskers an unforgettable evening while raising funds for our Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program, helping reduce the homeless cat population throughout our community.

Whether you can help for a few hours or the entire event, your time truly makes a difference.

✨ We’d love help with:
🐾 Event setup & decorating
🍷 Food & drink service
🎟️ Welcome table
🎬 Movie Under the Stars
🎨 Kids’ activities
📸 Photo Booth
🧹 Cleanup
❤️ And anything else that helps make the evening a success!

👇 Volunteer here:
https://www.trackitforward.com/site/906128/event/1254564Volunteers

💬 Want to stay informed about future volunteer opportunities too?

📱 Scan the QR code to join our Volunteer WhatsApp Community! We regularly post volunteer opportunities for events, rescues, TNR projects, fundraisers, and more.

Together, we can make a real difference—one paw at a time. 🐾❤️

#WineForWhiskers #Volunteer #AnimalLovers #SAWS #TNR #TrapNeuterReturn #RescueCats #RescueDogs #VolunteerOpportunity #CommunityStrong #MakeADifference #Sicily #SupportLocalRescue #SavingLivesTogether #PawsOfSAWS #Nonprofit #AnimalWelfare #AdoptDontShop #GiveBack #Fundraiser

🎬✨ MOVIE VOTE UPDATE! ✨🍿 The votes are rolling in

🎬✨ MOVIE VOTE UPDATE! ✨🍿

The votes are rolling in… and 🐶 The Secret Life of Pets 🐱 is currently in the LEAD! 🏆🎉

Think another movie deserves the spotlight? 🤔🎥 There’s still time to change the outcome! Head over to our previous post and cast your vote before it’s too late! 🗳️🍿

Join us for an unforgettable Movie Under the Stars at Wine for Whiskers! 🌟🐾

Here’s what awaits you:
🍿 FREE popcorn
🧺 Blankets provided to relax under the stars
🪑 Bring your favorite folding chair for extra comfort
🍷 Sip a delicious glass of wine
🧀 Enjoy tasty food
🐶 Bring your family, friends, and even your well-behaved pups!
❤️ Every ticket helps support our TNR program, giving homeless cats a healthier future.

A magical summer evening, a great movie, amazing company, and a chance to make a difference… what could be better? ✨🐾

🎟️ Don’t forget to pre-order your tickets and join the fun!
We can’t wait to see who wins the movie vote! 🍿🌙

#WineForWhiskers #MovieUnderTheStars #SAWS #SigonellaAnimalWelfareSociety #VoteNow #TheSecretLifeOfPets #FamilyFun #OutdoorMovieNight #SupportTNR #SpayNeuterSavesLives #Fundraiser #CommunityEvent #SummerNights #FreePopcorn #DogFriendlyEvent #CatLovers #AnimalRescue #SupportLocalRescue #SicilyEvents #FunForACause 🐾🍷🎬🌟

🎬🍿 *HELP US CHOOSE OUR OUTDOOR MOVIE*❣️🍿🐾 It’s ti

🎬🍿 *HELP US CHOOSE OUR OUTDOOR MOVIE*❣️🍿🐾

It’s time to make one more fun decision for Wine for Whiskers! 🍷🐱🐶

We’ll be showing a family-friendly movie under the stars, but we need YOUR help deciding which one! 🌟

🎥 Which movie gets your vote?

🐶 ❤️ The Secret Life of Pets
🐕 💙 Bolt
🐾 💚 Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
🐱 💜 Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

👇 Vote by reacting or drop your favorite in the comments!

👍 = The Secret Life of Pets
❤️ = Bolt
🥰 = Homeward Bound
😆 = Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

We’ll announce the winning movie before the event❣️🎉

Thank you for helping make Wine for Whiskers a fun evening for the whole family while raising funds to help us spay and neuter homeless cats throughout our community. Every ticket helps save lives. 🩷🐾

#WineForWhiskers #SAWS #PawsOfSAWS #OutdoorMovieNight #FamilyFun #DogFriendlyEvent #CatRescue #TNRWorks #SupportLocalRescue #VoteNow #CommunityMatters #AnimalRescue #Sicily #Fundraiser #MovieNight #movienight #fundraiser #sicily #movienightwithfriends

🐾 Another successful Pet Registration Event! 💙 A

🐾 Another successful Pet Registration Event! 💙

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to register their pets, ask questions, and support responsible pet ownership. Every registered pet has a much better chance of being reunited with their family if they ever go missing. It’s a simple step that can make all the difference.

We also loved seeing so many of you browse our local artists' creations! 🎨 A portion of every sale goes directly to SAWS, helping us continue our rescue efforts. Good news: the art sale will be back at our upcoming Wine & Whiskers event! 🍷🐱

Join us on August 1st for an evening of wine, a movie, great company, and a chance to support homeless cats through our Trap-Neuter-Return program. Every ticket and every purchase helps us continue making a difference for the animals in our community.

We can't wait to see you there! ❤️

#SAWS #SigonellaAnimalWelfare #PetRegistration #ResponsiblePetOwnership #WineAndWhiskers #SupportRescue #TNRWorks #CommunityForAnimals #AdoptDontShop

🎓 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗪𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗬 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 ☀️ Another Sicil

🎓 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗪𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗬
𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆

☀️ Another Sicilian heatwave is on its way… and our dogs feel it too 🐾

The Sicilian summer can be beautiful - but it can also be dangerous for our four-legged friends.

Hot pavement can burn paws within seconds. Heatstroke can develop faster than many people realize. And even after sunset, temperatures often stay surprisingly high.

That’s why we’ve put together this quick guide with simple, practical tips to help keep your dog safe during the hottest months.

👉 Swipe through to learn:
🐾 How to check if the pavement is too hot
💧 Why water is essential on every walk
🧊 How cooling bandanas can help
❄️ The safest places to cool your dog
🌅 The best times of day to walk
🚨 The warning signs of heatstroke

A little planning can make a big difference.

Whether you’re heading out for a short potty break or a long adventure, keeping your dog cool could save their life.

Please save this post so you can come back to it whenever temperatures rise - and share it with other dog owners who may find it helpful ❤️

Stay cool. Stay safe. And enjoy the Sicilian summer together ☀️🐶

#SigonellaAnimalWelfareSociety #SAWS #DogSafety #SummerSafety #PetSafety

🍷🐾 Wine, Whiskers & a Great Cause! 🐾🍷 Join us on

🍷🐾 Wine, Whiskers & a Great Cause! 🐾🍷

Join us on Friday, August 1 for an evening of great wine, wonderful company, and making a real difference for Sigonella's stray cats. ❤️

Every glass you enjoy helps support our Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) program, allowing us to continue reducing the stray cat population in a humane way while giving these cats a healthier future.

Whether you're a long-time SAWS supporter or just looking for a fun evening with friends, we'd love to see you there. Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us make this event a huge success!

📅 Date: August 1
🍷 What to expect: Wine, good company, and a chance to support local animals
🐱 Every dollar raised goes directly to SAWS and our TNR efforts.

Click the link in our bio to pre order a charcuterie board and get an extra free blast of wine! 🥰

Together, we can make a lasting impact—one glass at a time. We can't wait to see you there! 💙

#SAWS #WineAndWhiskers #SupportSAWS #TNR #TrapNeuterRelease #CommunityForAnimals #StrayCats #Fundraiser #Sigonella

🍷🐾 Cool off. Kick back. Make a difference! 💦🎬 Joi

🍷🐾 Cool off. Kick back. Make a difference! 💦🎬

Join us at Wine for Whiskers for a splash in the pool, an outdoor movie under the stars, great food & drinks, and an evening that helps save homeless cats! ❤️🐱

Bring your family, your friends, your pups, and your swimsuit… we’ll take care of the fun! 🌊🍿🐶

Every ticket helps change lives. We can’t wait to see you there❣️
🐾🥂🐾
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🍷🐾 Vieni a divertirti con noi e a rinfrescarti in piscina! 💦🏊‍♀️
Goditi una serata speciale con un film all’aperto sotto le stelle 🎬🍿, buon vino, ottima compagnia e tanto divertimento… il tutto per una buona causa! ❤️🐱
Ti aspettiamo! 🥂✨
#pawsofsaws #TNR #spayandneuter #gattirandagi #fundraiser #volontariato #SterilizationEquipment #spayneutersaveslives
#205housing #poolfun
#WineForWhiskers #AiutaciAdAiutarli #Sigonella #Sicilia

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Sigonella Animal Welfare Society, Inc.
95040 Villaggio degli Ulivi, Metropolitan City of Catania, Italy

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General: info@pawsofsaws.org
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