BOXES are a wonderful thing. I deeply appreciate this support. We not only receive boxes and envelopes that help us tremendously, but they come with a sense of friendship that is truly important to me. Box time is always an exciting time for me (and for Zelda!) Thank you.
Elaine & Alan FL - 1 32ct case Friskies, 3 24ct cases Friskies, Case of Fancy Feast, Box of Appetizers, 40lb Dr Elsie's Littler
Denise & Elizabeth S - Spring Toys, more cat toys, 2 Boxes of Sheba, 8 boxes 24ct Fancy Feast, 2 Tubs Pary Mix Snackers
Justin for Ramsay - case of 24 Friskies Pate
Mr & Mrs Medic 2 cases Fancy Feast
Anonymous Friend - 2 gal jugs Mr. Clean
Mary D & Randi M - PA 4 cases Fancy Feast Variety
Robert D/Dimwitt - Mr. Clean, box of toys 46 Mylar balls, 2 catnip carrots, 1 lb organic catnip, catnip seeds, 2 Self Warming cat beds, 9 pkgs Kitty Wipes
DebbieDear --4 bottles Mr Clean
Knittenkitten/Donna – grabber (the volunteers will love this)
Jme for Spiker - 6 cases Friskies, 2 boxes Fancy Feast broth, 4 cases Meow Mix cups 2 Tubs of Party Mix, assortment of toys, 1 dozen mousies.
Janna/Jazz13764 and Susan From UK-- 2 cases Fancy Feast in memory of Jordy
Suzanne and John C - FL– KItty Card with a note & Donation
Lauri from Florida – weight circles
Mr. Whiskers/Martha C – box tops, weight circles, 2 chicken $5
We also have more thanks to give:
Josette M from France--donation to help with Annetta's eye care
Melissa M from OH--donation to FFRC
Anne L--donation to help where needed
Six more days to Valentine's Day! I'm betting your cat would love a special treat! The cats here at FFRC have all been primping and grooming and being extra nice. There's something going on---I can feel it but the cats are closed-lipped and only softly meowing information between themselves. Derecho did ask for my presence at a meeting on Saturday---hoping he's going to fill me in on the what's going on!
Wendy is doing just "ok". She is not gaining weight and is a bit depressed. We have her in the top two condo pens in the Purple Room. Sprite has gained some ounces and is now eating better. As she is becoming stronger, it's obvious that she has not been handled as a kitten. She's somewhat ok of being picked up but can definitely tell that she is just tolerating it. We are working hard on both of these kittens.
There are just 40 days until spring. There is no time to waste to getting cats spayed and neutered. This week when we did the 35 cats that went to Humane Ohio, the majority of the female cats were already pregnant or in heat. We had a person come to the door the other day and said she had 4 cats that she's been feeding all winter. I asked if they were spayed or neutered. She said no........they are not her cats. My reply, as usual---if you are feeding them, they are YOUR cats. No one else is going to step up and say that they will spay/neuter these cats. And if you think 4 cats are alot, wait until mid summer when that number will very probably be in the 20's. And remember--those cats born in the spring will have fall babies. That's a prime example of how quickly cat numbers can get out of control. We are begging people--please, grab a cat and get it neutered/spayed. It WILL make a difference.
FFRC will be raising the adoption fee to $100 from $90. We have a minimum of $350 in each and every cat that comes in. In case you do not know, our adoption fee covers a bath, capstar on arrival, 4-5 pyrantel wormings, 7 day dose of Panacur worming and a tapewormer, which is a separate medication. It also covers not one test for leukemia, FIV, heartworm, but a second test 4 weeks later. They also receive 2-3 distemper vaccines, 1 bordetella vaccine and oftentimes 2 leukemia vaccines. Our vet gives a physical on each cat and of course, they are spayed/neutered before being adopted. Flea prevention is applied monthly and if they have earmites, we aggressively work on that. If they come in with a medical issue, we also cover that. And of course, they receive lots of love and attention!
These CH cats are so very smart. They have an extra smartness about them! Many of them have figured out how to extend their front paws and pull those tasty snackers right to them! And most of them know, if they should need a partial bath, how to hang on to the corner of the sink while we do the scrubbing. They also know those rugs and yoga pads are there to help them. And a little cute look or a pat,pat on the leg means they want some "uppies".
We do have some cats on hold--Nsuku and Julianne will be going together to a home! Brielle and Bloom both have homes (separately) but are waiting on their spays. Cas and Ntima will also be going to a new home together. John has a strong hold on him.
Tomorrow, Brielle, Bloom and Coralie will be going to the vets. Brielle and Bloom will be spayed and Coralie will have a dental.
Take care and enjoy this wonderful day!
