Claws for a Cause - Battle of the Toms

Paintball With Heart:

This is my second fundraiser event in a row and I'm glad to see the prevalence of paintball events being organized to benefit a greater good. As I've said time and time again, paintball has suffered from some serious PR setbacks in the past, and many people still look down on the sport and the community as a whole.

These charity-minded events are a major part of proving to the rest of the world that paintball is something positive, and that stands to benefit society as a whole. Remember that you are an ambassador to our sport and to always play safe, play fair, and play for something bigger than yourself whenever possible.

CATFIGHT!:

Oh yeah folks, it's goin' down. Toms Poh and Cunnigham are facing off in a feline fight for the ages and it's all taking place later on today at Crazy Bill's Paintball in Brantford, ON. Here are the event basics:

Field: Crazy Bill's Paintball
Entry: $35.00
Paint: BYOP or $65.00/case
Start Time: 10am

Donations of materials and money are being taken to benefit the Brantford SPCA Animal Shelter, and $15.00 from each entry goes straight to the shelter... Seriously folks, Crazy Bill's is giving 42% of their entry revenue to charity for this event. If you ask me that's pretty damned generous, not to mention hold the event in the first place.

#PohcatArmy2014:

Yup, all this :p

In the event that you were wondering which Tom I'd be supporting at the game, I'm proud to say that I was recruited into the Pohcat Army. Tom shot a message over to me on Facebook asking if I was able to make the event and if I'd support his side if I could be there. After some fanaggling to arrange a ride and Tom agreeing to lend me a loader for the event I was finally able to confirm myself as going.

Tomcat, if your catlike reflexes had been a little quicker, ALL THIS could have been part of the Tomcat Army... But alas, I'll be gunnin' for you buddy.

Regardless of what team you're on, this event promises to be one hell of a lot of fun and a great boost to the efforts of the Brantford SPCA Animal Shelter and isn't that the REAL objective here? It's not about painting your opponent every colour of the rainbow... Well... It's a BIT about tuning them up in technicolor but it's MORE about raising money for a worthy cause.

Brantford SPCA Animal Shelter:

If you're looking to adopt a pet, or just get some information about the Brant County SPCA, here's their contact information and address. I hope that if you're an area resident looking for some pet companionship you'll look here first.

Brant County SPCA
539 Mohawk Avenue
Brantford, ON N3T 5M8
http://www.brantcountyspca.com/Pages/contact.html
Phone: (519) 756-6620
Fax: (519) 756-6910

Seriously everyone, rescuing animals in need rather than buying from breeders is something I'm quite passionate about. Maybe it strikes a chord with me because I'm adopted, who knows? But what I DO know is that there are always going to be people who are picky enough, and who would rather pay ridiculous amounts of money on an animal based on 'pedigree' rather than saving the life of an animal without a home and who stands to be put down if a home can't be found.

Just imagine this... If you're going to go to a breeder, that means you'd rather force an animal to bring another life into this world (and pay STUPID amounts of money in most cases to do it) rather than to have mercy on some poor, shelter animal who wouldn't love you any less, and who'd likely love you MORE because whether you want to admit it to yourself or not, these animals DO know that they're on the chopping block. Just walk into your local animal shelter and look at how they react to you... Those little eyes are going to melt your soul in an instant and you'll feel the longing they have to be taken away and given a good home.

Time For A Catnap:

Well folks that's about it. It's time for this baller to lay down and get a couple hours of rest before I'm up and at'em for the big game. I can't wait to see everyone at the field especially considering the greater cause involved with this one.

Until next time folks, keep calm and throw paint!

Joshua J. Taylor - The Noob Baller