Yesterday, 4 of us went to Dayton, Ohio for a Kitten educational seminar. The morning was on pregnant cats, birthing, newborns and their care whether it be from the mama or fostering. The afternoon was more medical---vaccines, wormings, proper cleaning/disinfecting, cat diseases, tests, etc. Lots of good information. Lynnette, Donna and Barb went with me! We had a good time.
FFRC has some thanks to give!
Renita J--donation to FFRC and in memory of Thor
Billie K--donation to help with Maya and Graciella's medical expenses and in memory of Leonard
Linda S--donation to FFRC in memory of Leonard
William K--donation because he saw the kittycam!
Gusti--donation to help with meds for the new kitties
Ben H from Iowa--donation in honor of Derecho and the Ch cats.
Lana H--donation to FFRC
Shannon S--donation to FFRC in memory of Leonard (who brought him to FFRC)
Pam S from IL--donation in honor of Beth/eaglewatcher's birthday for the Feliz Navidad Fund
Sure love these FFRC Giggle shows! We now have Scene #15. Production by FFRC Captures and Captions, directed by Derecho. Thanks to JustMe and SonJa and of course, the cats! Enjoy----www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCtyXvpC3yE&feature=youtu.be
Mamas Nsuku and Julianne's kittens are doing great. Which ever mama is out, her kittens are too. We put them in the pool. Yesterday, Moana was the first that ventured up and over the edge of the pool! And then proceeded to waddle around on the floor before she started wailing for her mama to put her back in the pool! So curious yet reserved! It won't be long before more of them start venturing further. We weighed them all today. Some are at 10 ounces, some at 14 ounces.
I know many of you have noticed that one of the Persian babies is struggling. That would be Gingersnap. He's the one that was extra tiny at birth--2.5. He's also the one that stopped breathing right after being born. With a little "work", we were able to get him breathing again. He has always been very tiny. But.....he is not growing or eating well. Rest assured, we are on top of things. He is being supplemented as much as he will let us. Please keep him in your prayers and good thoughts. Thank you.
Today, we gave the Persian babies their first wormer and their Bordetella vaccine. Hard to believe they are 4 weeks old now!
We had BOXES Thursday afternoon! Always know that you are appreciated!
Rosalea S. - 16 large cans of KMR (Kitty Replacement Milk)
Catlvr14 (Gina) - bunches of potty bags, 6 beautiful handmade shawls in: Yellow, Honey Taupe, Ivory, Burgundy, Forest Green and Walnut. You will see these in a Flash Sale!
John and Patty - Photo of Paddy Brother Sheriffs/copies for Flash Sale, copies of farm animals/Jacci
Tomorrow is the first day of the October Fun-Raiser. It's over at 9 am on Thursday. The items are all wonderful, of course! We will have BOXES at 5:30 Thursday and the Drawing at 6:00. I appreciate all the items donated! This Fun-Raiser will help us with our operational needs plus with kitty help. We have had many many kittens for check ins and the supply of wormer, vaccines, tests are depleted.
We've had NINE, yes 9 adoptions on Thursday and Friday! Makes me happy to know that they have succeeded in finding their new homes. While always a bit sad and them leaving, I feel good about that "home" feeling for them!
Thursday:
LJ and Katmandu went to their new home together! Two wonderful kittens going into a super great home!
Cupid & Valentine went to their new home to PA! We have already heard back from the family and said they are doing great. They have been exploring and playing and chasing each other! Two super kittens!
Aimee Crocker & Marilyn were adopted together! This one in particular made me smile. Marilyn, even with her possible heart problems, found a home that loves her. And she has her best friend to play with--Aimee!
Friday:
Brody was adopted into his new home. This extra wonderful kitten with that ornery side found his new family!
Coco also was adopted and we've now heard from his new family! His new name is Sullivan and he slept with the family dog already! And he's discovered the big "mom/dad" bed! He loves the kids there too!
Sheila was adopted! She went to a home where her new family has lots of time to pet and love on her! She has a special young girl that will be her special cat!
And then came more kittens! Some have names already, some do not yet.
Ransom: --arrived 10/10 at 7 weeks of age. The Ransom name was to be given to a cat that needed a strong name. He arrived here very dehydrated, big tummy yet very thin. His birthday is 8/21/17. This kitten is a sweetie and so loves to be cuddled.
Shema Anne--arrived 10/28 but has been with Auntie Peggy for a few weeks. She is now 1.06 lbs and ready to rock and roll. Shema Anne is a calico kitten. Ornery yet very sweet!
Cariad and Chesterfield --the Cornfield 2 kittens. They arrived on 10/12 at 8 weeks old. Their birthday is 8/17/17. They were found in a row of a cornfield next to a cemetary. Cariad is black, male with a bit of white on his neck and armpit and a tiny white on his tummy. The other is Chesterfield, black and white, male, 4 white paws and is white from his chin to his bum. Both are yet a little shy but are improving each day.
And then there's 7 more, known as the Oxbow Litter. These 7 were found on the road at Oxbow Lake. Severe earmites and extreme fleas. Literally hundreds on each kitten. 5 of these kittens arrived on 10/12 and the other 2 arrived this morning. Definitely from the same litter. They are 9 weeks old with a birthday of 8/11/17. They arrived on 10/12/17. These kittens are extra sweet and took a major amount of work to remove all the fleas and to get the ears cleaned. I cannot imagine how itchy they were. All are doing great now and loved to be loved on! These Oxbow kittens consist of 4 silver/grey, 2 blacks and 1 black/white. Names coming soon.
Maya and Graciella are doing good. Maya is learning how to get around and I think she's rather proud of herself! Graciella loves to play. She's a busy little girl in the Cat's Corner Room. Won't be long until these 2, Ransom an Shema Anne will be out and about.
Next week on Thursday, Hensley and Felicity are scheduled for their dental work. The staff at Dr. P's are aware that they are both CH cats. They are super attentive. The 24th is our next HumaneOhio surgery date--it's a full schedule.
Hoping everyone will have a wonderful week. Fall is definitely coming. Won't be long until we start getting the outside ready for winter. Know that each of you are appreciated by the cats, kittens and myself!
