Many thanks for helping with our Flash Sale on Thursday. GIANT thanks to those who donated the items for the sale and to those that put their names on the items! And of course, big thanks to the mods for the video of the items and for letting our viewers know about it. We had lots of items that we've never had before. Every single item sold! FFRC made $1,486. This will go towards our operational needs--everything is higher in the winter. And an extra grateful thanks to Mich for coming to FFRC to make this sale successful. Her added touches are always fun!
Valentine's Day is only 11 days away. There's been a lot of scurrying about amongst the cats. Something is up, but not sure yet what. I do think they have something up their sleeve/furry arms. I've seen extra grooming going on. There were several cats making sure their nails were trimmed properly. Collars were even buffed. And then....I saw some cats making heart designs out of their dry food kibbles. Something for sure is going on. When I figure it out, you'll be sure to know!
We have some thanks to give!
Jakesmeowmy--donation to FFRC
Shannan W--donation to FFRC
Shannon S--donation for Victor, Jackson & friends & in memory of Leonard & Markus.
Kris M from MN--donation for Derecho, Lucie and Shirley Mae
Lucy P from UK--donation in memory of Jordy & Terri's cat Lady
I'm so excited! Knueve & Sons will be coming on Monday to install the new Navien tankless water heater. This is one of our 2018 goals. Because of the big washer, we frequently run out of hot water. And none of us like that! It will no longer be a problem with this heater as it heats on demand. The total cost is $3,052.00. They have already reduced the cost by $300 because of tax season. We have almost $700 saved towards it--some of which is the overflow from Kitty Christmas and some from the change bank at Megan's Goin' Postal that she sets out on the counter! Steve and I will put in our share on this amount as this heater will also heat the water for the house.
We have some dates coming up.
Monday, 2/5--Knueve tank day
Tuesday, 2/6--HumaneOhio spay/neuter day
Friday, 2/9---one spay will go to vet's plus Coralie for her dental
Saturday, 2/17--FFRC surgery day
Monday, 2/19--HumaneOhiio spay/neuter day plus the Advisory Meeting
And then..........good educational time coming up! There are 6 of us going to the Midwest Veterinary Conference. We'll be leaving Thursday afternoon and coming back Sunday afternoon. It's in Columbus, Ohio. There's many many classes in animal behavior, holistic medicine, shelter/rescue animal, technician, public health, management, etc. Days of learning!
I do believe our Gene will be going to his new home this afternoon. He will be another of those that will be super missed. He has such a presence here in the rescue center. Our two Persian mamas will also be adopted sometime soon. And, they get to go to the same home! There are some of the other kittens also on hold--just waiting for their time to go home.
Weights were done this week. Everyone weighed (kittens) have gained weight with the exception of one and that was very minor. And good news! Zelda is holding steady at a good weight! She is actually down 1 whole pound since a year ago--simply by decreasing her snackers. Coralie is doing much better and has gained back a couple of those lost ounces--so happy about that. Paddy Purr who has always been thinner than Cakes has gained 3 ounces. Derecho is also maintaining his weight. Since 8/14, he has stayed right in the same weight spot! Way to go, Derecho!
We have all been in awe of Eddie White. For years he made the front Thumper's Room his homeland. Once in a while he would venture up front but would always go back to "his" room. And then he took up the long shelf under the window as his home, in the front Thumper's Room. He found out he didn't need to ever go off that shelf--he had his special bed, food, water and litterbox all right there---so what was the need to leave his shelf? And then about 3 weeks ago, he came up into the main area and hasn't gone back! He now has anchored the Kitty Kabana Room and the purple office as his. It is so wonderful. He kneads on the rug on my desk, he naps with the kittens, he plays laser light, he gets on the shelf to look out the window. After all this time, he has decided to join us and we are thrilled!
