Thursday, November 16, 2017

Thursday, November 16, 2017

Gobble, gobble!  The cats know Thanksgiving is right around the corner. They are very grateful cats for what you all do to help take care of them. We try and show our gratefulness because that's important. I overhead a conversation last night. Cats were all in a stir of excitement. They found out that two people have donated special turkey and duck cat food for them, just for Thanksgiving! They can hardly wait.  We've been wiping drool  from their cute little chins! 

We had BOXES last night---many thanks to each of you for your kindness!
Judeannlee & Phil - IN   Case of Beechnut baby food
Nona - 10 cases Baby Food 
Ruth D - NC   Handmade Kitty print laundry bag
Jeannette B - 3 Tubs Party Mix, Case Bistro Thanksgiving  for Kitties Thanksgiving Dinner!!
Lannml - 2 cases Weruva Duck & Chicken for Kitties Thanksgiving Dinner!!
Christina H/DavinciMom - Flash Sale:  10 each Paw Print & Kitties finders for purse and keys


George M - Scotland UK   2018 Calendar, Snacker bin, Yellow tunnel, Cat in box pencil with eraser, Glass Kitty Coasters, 2 Kitty signs, bag of Iams

Elaine & Alan B - FL  40lb bag of Precious Litter, Case 32 ct. Friskies, 3 - 24 ct Cases Friskies, Box of appetizers, Case 24 ct Fancy Feast

Snickersmom/Becky W - with Snickers and Inky - DE   20 bags of Sheba meat sticks, 2 Tubs Party Mix, 2 cans Chicken, 4 pet bottle nursers

Michelle & John NY - Flash Sale:  Handmade Hello Kitty with Baby blanket , Because of Wilbur - a handmade Flying Pig and a Fiver for Fabio's Fiver Friday

pjpanda & bad kitty - For Elise & Friends 2 bags Bonito Flakes, 2 Cases Purrfectly Chicken

Lorraine K/Kittylove - Christmas for Ramsay  6 cases 24ct Friskies
Nancy K-G  3 very cozy Amerikat kitty bed--cats are already enjoying these!
Anony - 3 cases Kitten Purina Pro Plan, Lg. Bag Kitten Chow, 2 Petite Gourmet Feeders
Jessica - Day Visitor   Blankets and Canned food
Joyce A - CA  Thanksgiving Kitty Card - Donation and purchse of 2 Mike CD's
Clark Jesse & Happy 7th Birthday Whiskers November 9th   Chicken $5
New Jersey Fan - Gift Card for PetSmart
Marilyn & Terry  Kitty Card and Chicken $5
Christine L - PA  Donation in memory of Bob Little
Melissa L - NY  Donation
Joy & Don  NY  Donation and 4 weight circles
Upper Darby Class of '72 - Donation in memory of Classmate Bob Little

Saturday is our FFRC spay/neuter day for the FFRC cats! We are working on the schedule today. We have to weigh them first!

We are still having and enjoying our Fabio's Fiver Friday Community Outreach.  Tomorrow, Friday, is the last day. All during the day tomorrow, we will be showing items that this Fiver event is helping us with.  And we will keep up with the Grand Total amounts too! Here's where we are so far:
Friday, 11/10      $465
Saturday, 11/11   $580
Sunday, 11/12     $230
Monday, 11/13   $130

Tuesday, 11/14    $385
Total, so far, is   $1790

So many thank yous to each of you!

Zoolove/Zooie is hanging in there with us. She has gained 4 ounces. She had a bit of a bad night last night but a bit better this morning.  We are working so hard to get to the point where her body can start healing. We continue all treatments suggested by our vet. Dr. Darcy will examine her on Saturday. In the meantime, we carry on. She loves to be loved on.

We have more thanks to give!
Charlotte T from OH--donation in honor of Ramsay and all of the cats
Lynne W--donation to FFRC
Dewbus--donation to FFRC, to be used where needed
Dirk K from Germany--donation to FFRC
Patty & Gaylord P from Defiance--285 big plates
Jobo's mama & Jobo--donation to FFRC, use where needed
Colleen P--donation to be used as needed
Pamela C--donation to FFRC
OldestManAlive--donation to FFRC, for Zooie/Zoolove
Contessa and family--donation to FFRC, for Zooie
Annette20--donation to FFRC, for Zooie

Many of you may already know, but our FFRCNation has had a sad loss.  Our wonderful friend and moderator, Purple, has let us know that her husband Geoff has passed away. FFRC was honored to have them visit FFRC. Our hearts and friendship is there with you, Purple.  Our moderators are a wonderful group of people. They are pooling their funds together for a special leaf on our Tree of Giving for Geoff, or Mr. Purple as we affectionately called him. Hugs.

We had an adoption yesterday! Our wonderful Donovan was adopted! He went into a family so that he now has a mom and a dad. He also has a cat and dog family---some of them elderly too, just like Donovan.  I have received pictures of Donovan already and he looks so very happy! His new mom says that he has already made himself comfy and is exploring. 


We also had an adoption on Monday. Beautiful Delight went to her new home! Her new family was very excited about having her join their family. I was very happy for Delight and the family!

We have taken on a new kitten.  He arrived on 11/14. He's a handsome beige boy. Someone who helps us here was traveling down the road when this cat shot out in front of him and zoomed across the road. He stopped, opened his door to get out and check on him, but the kitten jumped right into his car! He wanted to hitch a ride to FFRC--so his name is Hitch! He's a teenager with a birthday of 5/13/17. A super sweet boy.

London is doing great! He will be out of his pen probably tomorrow. He's another sweetie--just so little. I'm sure he will find lots of friends to play with. 

Flash Sale! What a great thing these are for FFRC.  The one we had just was wonderful and I thank Mich and Vern for helping with this. Also big thanks to the mods, to those who provided the items for the Flash Sale and to those who purchased those items! This particular sale will go towards our gas heating bills.  We have lots of rooms and buildings that require heat and warmth for the cats! They thank you too. 

We had some extra wonderful visitors yesterday--3 groups! These folks were from First Federal Bank, here in Defiance. It was their Pay it Forward Day. I thought it was fantastic! These employees of First Federal were given $10 each and told to do something for someone else. "The next time you see an opportunity to make someone's day, take it. Through even the smallest acts of kindness, we'll make our community better--together."  These folks brought monetary donations, towel, beds, can food, dry food, snackers, litter.  We so enjoyed meeting these people and are grateful to First Federal for encouraging this kindness. Thank you!