Saturday, August 25, 2012

Saturday, August 25

It's a cooler morning and the cats and kitties are very frisky. It gives me such joy to watch them play--their energy is boundless and the friendliness of them together is something special. We had visitors yesterday. As you know, we enjoy having people come and give extra petting to everyone. It's a win/win deal for the cats and the humans.

Zelda, Cyrilla and Jaina are all sleeping on my desk. They never realize how much their bodies fill up, overflow and cover up the top of my desk! But, what better way to work, I wouldn't know!

Putter and Emaline are doing great. I keep putting them back out into the Rescue Center several times a day to visit and cruise about, but they always end up back at the door, staring at it, waiting for the door to open and let them back into the house. Putter loves to lay on one of the rugs that Connie from MN made!

Yesterday, we caught up on giving vaccinations and worming. Also a few needed their monthly flea prevention given. We usually have a few to give daily, but some days have many names on the treatment board.

The 4 kittens that were in June's Room, Zorka, Liberty, Drake and Roadinia are doing fantastic. They don't even miss their room and haven't went back in there. They've just joined the kitty gang like they've always known them. It won't be long until the 5 kittens in Thumper's Room will be in Cat's Corner Room to start progressing their entry into the main area. They are so cute and so very friendly. We can't hardly leave Thumper's Room--it's too hard to stop playing and petting them!

Today we have another Advisory Meeting to continue our plans for the Catstock event. Next week I will give you an update on this!

We had BOXES last night. You all never cease to amaze me with your generosity. Thank you.
Mudji--a wonderful rock in memory of Bravo (will go in Albert's Garden)
Mary C/midwestergirl--beautiful necklaces that are hand made (some with FFRC log, hello kitty, cats and epace symbols) They're really nice!
LadyDoc--donation for FFRC
Missymjj & Temy--donation for FFRC
Dean & Debbie/bearmn--donation in memory of Tasha & a donation for Bravo. Also a donation to get Charlie (their sponsore cat) and LeLe (another sponsored cat) extra treats. A book called "Dear Tabby--Letters from Dogs and Cats". Also a picture of their Tasha cat
Paula in NH--donation in memory of Bravo and a lovely letter and picture of Bravo
Cindy C/Chaqua--"Cat Heaven" book, in memory of Bravo
Frank & Linda--In memory of Bravo, a beautiful angel statue that says "in memory of a faithful friend".
Toby W, kitty of Cyndilu from CA--letter and pictures of Toby and Mitzi, hand made sweaters for my 3 Z's, Zeke, Zaney and Zap (complete with a Z on each of them!), and a spare one for a kitty who may need one. (extra thanks--the Z's will love these!)
June/Jolee88--a special hand crocheted blanket for Fifi, green crocheted blanket for Kitty City/Cat's Cove, baby cereal, scotch tape, penils, 2 toys for Derecho, Treats for erecho & Fifi, 8 tubes of nerf balls for kitties, Meow mix tub for Fifi (which she had this morning!)
Anonymous--a case of Friskies packets Gravy Sensations, a case Fancy Feast Kitten turkey, Frisies 32 can of Seafood
Cwall/Carolyn & Steve from OH--cat magnet, baby food, Dry Purina Kitty, sardines, AA batteries, treats for volunteers, 2 cute stuffed toys, kitty face wipes, paper towels, magic erasers, sharpies, postie notes, hand soap & lotion, lysol/clorox wipes, sponges, dryer sheets and paper plates.
Laurie B--a case of baby food (Bella said she'll share with others!)
Bob & Julie H, visitors--3 bags of litter
Stacey R, visitor--paper towels, q-tips & glas cleaner
Shirin T from NJ--donation for FFRC thru PayPal
Jamie M from PA--donation for FFRC thru PayPal

We have decided to update Albert's Garden. Once the current flowers are done, we'll extra clean up the Garden. We will put Bravo's items there. I also have small river rocks (5-6 inches each), with names of some of the cat's/kitten's names on them that have passed away. When done, we'll take a picture of it so all can see.
"What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose;
All that we love deeply, becomes a part of us." Helen Keller

Shirley
Shirley. How much more relaxed can a kitten be?!