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All posts by David Woodard

The Purple Cat Awarded Vindicator Reader’s Choice Award

Posted on November 17, 2022Author David WoodardPosted in News

We’re very proud to share that The Purple Cat was awarded Gold among many worthy nominees in the Vindicator’s 2022 Reader’s Choice Awards for Adult Day Program.

Feral Cats Spring/Summer Tour Dates!

Posted on May 16, 2022May 16, 2022Author David WoodardPosted in Uncategorized

Meet the newest Purple Catter!

Posted on May 11, 2021Author David WoodardPosted in News

This is Brittany C.! She finished her 3 day trial 2 weeks ago and started at Farmer Casey’s Ranch this Monday! She likes music and animals which makes her a…

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Caricature Day @ Farmer Casey’s

Posted on May 4, 2021Author David WoodardPosted in News

Our good friend Vince Ornato stopped by on May 3rd to do more caricatures of us. Everyone gets to take home their own portrait. They turned out great!

The Scratching Post, issue 2

Posted on March 3, 2021March 3, 2021Author David WoodardPosted in News

Train conductor makes stop in Youngstown for special delivery

Posted on January 19, 2021Author David WoodardPosted in News

For the past seven months, Matt Neff has gone outside of the Purple Cat on Southern Boulevard for one very specific reason by: Keely LovernPosted: Jan 15, 2021 / 05:22 PM EST / Updated: Jan…

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The Purple Cat 2020 Virtual Yearbook

Posted on January 12, 2021January 13, 2021Author David WoodardPosted in News

This year, although we didn’t have events that normally cover the pages of our yearbook, many of our folks are still staying safe at home and haven’t returned to day programs- BUT we still wanted to create a fun way to see our favorite faces…”virtually”… enjoy!

2020 Yearbook Sneak Peek

Posted on December 1, 2020Author David WoodardPosted in News

Flowers Abound For Our Honeybees

Posted on August 13, 2020Author David WoodardPosted in News

At Farmer Casey’s Ranch, our bees are busy with our spring and summer foliage.  Please check out some of our photos and be on the lookout when you visit the…

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Bocce at the Farm!

Posted on August 10, 2020Author David WoodardPosted in News

Special thanks to Laura O’Neil and the Eagle Scouts/Boy Scouts for their time, effort, and donations to the new Purple Cat Bocce Court at Farmer Casey’s Ranch!  We are blessed…

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The Path Before You

Posted on July 22, 2020Author David WoodardPosted in News

The path is complete!  Thank you to the Mahoning Valley Hospital Foundation and Marucci/Gaffney Contractors for funding and constructing our new accessible path around the lake at Farmer Casey’s Ranch. …

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Haircuts for the Alpacas!

Posted on June 1, 2020Author David WoodardPosted in News

A big Purple Cat shout out goes to April, Connie, and Willie, our alpaca hairdressers!  Our 9 alpaca are now cool!  We are proud to report that 8 are in…

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March Employee Spotlight: Robin Gallagher

Posted on March 6, 2020Author David WoodardPosted in News

Q: How long have you worked at the Purple Cat and what do you do and/or like about it? A: A little bit over a year. I work at Gallagher’s…

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Suzie Closes in on Another Thousand for St. Jude’s

Posted on February 20, 2020Author David WoodardPosted in News

Purple Catter Susan Kramer is shown below “taking the money to the bank”.  She, along with Marc S. and Kevin A. deposited the change she has been counting for St.…

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Purple Cat Continues Supporting the Arts, Lit Youngstown

Posted on January 21, 2020Author David WoodardPosted in News

On Sunday March 22, 2020, The Purple Cat Morley Theater in Downtown Youngstown will feature Whitman and Brass at 2:00 pm courtesy of LIT YOUNGSTOWN.  The Purple Cat is proud…

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Farmer Casey’s Ranch, Home Sweet Home to Dozens of Ducks

Posted on January 2, 2020January 3, 2020Author David WoodardPosted in News

The Purple Cat at Farmer Casey’s Ranch in Coitsville is home to over 100 ducks, trumpeter swans, and geese.  The cleaning of habitats and feeding is handled by our Purple…

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A Murder at 334 N. Pearl

Posted on November 25, 2019Author David WoodardPosted in News

Today at Pearl, a murder mystery party was held. We had a cast of characters that included mobsters to a mad scientist. We had a blast getting into character, finding…

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“Where’s the Bread?” November Turkey Visits Programming Rooms

Posted on November 7, 2019Author David WoodardPosted in News

Happy November! Our big “Tom” turkey took a stroll through the programming rooms this week.  “Whitey Ford” was nonplussed as he visited the various classrooms and menacingly greeted our Purple…

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New Dairy Goats at Purple Cat

Posted on October 30, 2019Author David WoodardPosted in News

On Tuesday October 29, 2019, two new female kids joined the Purple Cat Family. Nan and Chai joined the pack courtesy of Abbe Turner from Garrettsville, Ohio.  The Purple Catters…

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October Employee Spotlight — Laurie Wilson

Posted on October 7, 2019October 8, 2019Author David WoodardPosted in News

Q: How many years have you worked/volunteered at Isle, Purple Cat, or Golden String?A: I started in 2007, on September 7th (12 years ago). Q: What do you do for…

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