Friday, April 27, 2018 plus Catathon update!

Thanks ever so much for the successful Flash Sale that was yesterday!  This is always such a wonderful thing. I appreciate the people who made the items possible, those that purchased those items, our mods who help big time with this and of course Mich who comes here just to help us have fun and to raiser money for FFRC.  You all are wonderful.  Items will start going out today! 

We had an adoption yesterday. Our visitors for the week--Wendy & Joe adopted Blippity. They have already adopted Cupid and Valentine from FFRC.  His new name shall be Tinsel. They are now home after a long drive home and Tinsel is doing good!

***** And now to CATATHON update! Pleae remember, this is not set in stone yet! As items come in, we may juggle things around and even put them in different areas! It all gets fine-tuned as we get things organized!  For the Catathon, we have BASKETS, SMALL BIG TICKET ITEMS, BIG TICKET ITEMS, BIG BIG TICKET ITEMS plus items for the CATATHON FUN-RAISER.  Sounds like a foreign language!  I'll also give you the number of where we are at for each Item--not to worry about "not being there" yet where we were last year.  We're still receiving and organizing!  And please know, if you are sending in item(s) for a basket that is marked full, it's absolutely fine! We can always add it!  *********

Our 2018 BASKETS.  Right now, we have 39 baskets being worked on.  (Last year we had 40)  We'll put at the end of each Basket, how much help we are still hoping to get!

Little & BIg Reader  done

Knitting & Crocheting  4/5 done need non-yarn items

At the Beach 1/2 done

Vera Bradley #1 DONE

Vera Bradley #2  DONE

Baby Boy  2/3 done

Baby Girl  2/3 done

Angel  -3/4 done

Trekking--DONE

Surprise!  More on this later---being taken care of!

Spa & Relaxatin--3/4 done

Cooking--  done

Movie--DONE

Puzzle-- 4/5 done

It's a Guy/Lady Thing-- done

Laural BUrch--DONE

Food of the Mods--mods are taking care of this!

Cat--DONE

Dog--DONE

Pokie Dots--done

Fancy Feet--done

Barbie Doll & Accessories--done

Horsin' Around-- done

Gardening-- done

Camping--3/4 done

Peace, Love & Meow--4/5 done

What do the Vols love....cats!   Vols are taking care of this!

Minnesota---being taken care of

Special one of a kind Purses--being taken care of

Girl Fun--3/4 done

Boy Fun--- 3/4 done

Bird Plus--1/5 done

Hello Kitty--1/2 done

Texas The Lone Star State--being taken care of

Star Wars--1/2 done

Canada Pride--being taken care of

Surprise!

Surprise!

Surprise!   wait and see for these 3!

SMALL BIG TICKET  These are usually $100 or less. Had 19 in 2017, we're already at 18!

Thera Bath

Kitty Kasa bedroom & Penthaus

Peace Pole 3', Plant Happiness

Limited Edition "Cat Fancy" picture

Rock Jam electronic keyboard & stand

Coleman Camping Collection/18 " doll

Sea Shell Wreath

Echo Dot/Wifi plug

Zoovilla Room with view cathouse

Picnic Stylin'

Orthopedic pet bed with biggydew

Scratching Castle

Songmic Cat Tree

Black Cat Set of 3

Pet Safe Drinkwell Stainless Steel Water Fountain

Yankee Candles

Meow Momma

Gallants Portrait

BIG TICKET  These run TWO rounds.  Had 21 in 2017

Cat Cave from Ukraine

Peace Pole 4'

Kuranda 6 tier

BagoBear Quilt

Hamilton Country Kitties/tabletop lamp

Rada 21 piece knife set

Furtastic 13

Amish Country Store & Baskets

Lodge Cast Iron Cookware

57" cat tree with window sill bed

Indoor/Outdoor Theater System

Copper Pan Set

Bathroom Boutique

Majestic Pet Bed

BIG BIG TICKET  (normally have 3--we've got it!)

FFRC Blanket of Kitties

3 peace poles--Beatles Them

Kitchen Aide Mixer Silver

CATATHON FUN-RAISER  Normally have 12 items--we are at 8 right now

Troyers Country Market

Here Kitty Kitty Afghan

7 Tier Kuranda Tower

Multi Kitty Quilt

Beach Escape

Kitchen Essentials

Scrapbook Albums x4

Samsung 55" smart LED TV curved

Don't see something that you've sent?  Do not worry!  We have a table with items that we are holding on to yet for placement!  We will get "there"--where we need to be for Catathon. Your support for this has been a HUGE GIANT help!  And remember---things can change and items moved to a different area. It's all good! 

In May, SonJa will be giving full descriptions of each entry. Jenny C will be taking pictures that will show everything.  This will all be posted in our website in plenty of time for you to check things out thoroughly! We'd love to have any items that you would like to send in, here at FFRC by May 17th.  This will help us get completely organized before SonJa and Jenny start their part.  Many many thanks!

Soon, we will also do a pre-registration for Catathon.  You do NOT need to pre-register but it sure helps us alot during the catathon (and helps you too!)  By pre-registering, this means the phone people do not have to get your complete info right then during the catathon. We can just check our pre-registration list for all of that! Saves time so we can do more calls!

Many thanks.....YOU are appreciated---
Colleen P--donation to FFRC
Janet K from Amsterdam--donation for support of FFRC
Maite De C--donation for the wonderful Paddy Brothers!
Melvin S Jr--donation to FFRC

Here's what's happening today at FFRC--we will do BOXES at 3:00.  But.....we will have several interruptions!  We will have an adoption approximately at 3:30 and two at 4:00.  So, we will start/stop BOXES as needed!  And we will show you the adoptions as well.  We have a bunch of boxes---thank you very very much!  So, we will start a bit early and get them done before, between and after adoptions!  Bring a snack, put your feet up and enjoy!

Here's what's happening tomorrow---We will have another adoption in the morning! Iggy will be leaving us. Also, FFRC will be at our local Pet Supply PLUS from 11:00 to 1:00. We'll be meeting and greeting people and handing out FFRC inf plus info on spays/neuters!  A good day!

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Spay and Neuter---that's what it takes to reduce the overpopulation problem. Yesterday was another HumaneOhio surgery day.  We sent 41 more cats to HumaneOhio--24 females and 17 males! These are good days.  These cats come from Defiance, Edgerton, Oakwood, Cecil, Wauseon, Paulding, Dupont, Deshler--all over this area!  

Many thanks to Mary Braid, Donnajb, Lynnette and Becky M that helped with this event.

All the surgeries went well and all the owners picked up their cats! Our next HumaneOhio is this coming Tuesday,  May 1.

We also had BOXES yesterday afternoon. Always know that FFRC is very apprecitive. 

Hankey - Dunking Bird for Donna

Tina - Ball of Yarn kitty toy

Anonymouse - For Mars & Friends  --Bug Cat Toy, Firefly light-up mat

Yvonne VDK - Tub of Party Mix & Box of Sheba cups

Dimwit/Robert D - 12 Kitty Wand Toys for Adoptions

Tina - 2 scratchers, Lots of Kitty Toys, 2 Sheba Sticks, 200 6" Plates, Roll of 100 Stamps

Denise & Elizabeth SC - Kitty Card  Kitty Snackers, 4 Sheba Meaty sticks, Sheba Broths, 2 Pkts Purr Power Pate, 48 Sheba cups, 12 ct. box of Fancy Feast, 6 Boxes 24 ct Fancy Feast, Toys, Mylar balls, 2 pkg Sponges, Postie Notes, Box Tops

KB _ ID  Eclipse stamps for Donna

Judeannlee & Phil - 2 Cases 30ct Fancy Feast, 2 pkgs Mousies, 7 pkgs spring toys, Turbo scratcher refills, Bag of Yeoooow Catnip

Clark Jesse & The Rest - Happy 19th Birthday Card for Jessie & a Chicken $5

Marilyn & Terry - Kitty Card and Chicken $5

Barb W - VA  Card with Donation for Mr. Spiker

Allison P - PA   2 Coupons for free bags of Crave Cat Food

Florence L - FL  Note & Chicken $5 & 4 Weight Circles

Sue/Macncheesendoodlesmom - Donation in memory of Macaroni

Suzanne & John C - FL  Millie the Kitty Card w/Note & Donation for S/N program

Schinn Our Mod & Ralph - Happy Birthday Card for Jessie and Chicken $5  with a Donation  Her Ralph is also 19.

CATATHON

Dimwit/Robert D - Fancy Feet: 9 prs socks Alien, 2 Lion, 2 Tiger, Leopard, Black & White, Red & Black with Kitties, 2 Kitty Wand Toys

Amy H - Movies: Whispers the Elephant, Born to be Wild, Born to be Free, Oceans

Lostgirl - Fancy Feet: Sock lovers keychain, Planet & Stars Glow in the Dark Stickers, Salt Powered Robot

Sandra A - Horsin Around:  Stone Horse coasters, Pewter Horseshoe ring holder

Justin & Simone - Camping: Tinder fire starters, LED Headlamp, All in One Hatchet, Hammer, wrench and a variety of other handy tools

Jz_nyc - Crochet & Knit: Knitty gritty Book  Hello Kitty: Lunch Bag

Yvonne VDK - Star Wars: Pet Toys R2D2 & C3PO 

Suebird - Hello Kitty: Doll, Magnetic dress-up, Stickers, Tatoos, 2 Activity Books, Pop-Up Cube

Diann B  TX - Star Wars Collectable Pez Dispensers, Last Jedi Figures, Plush Throw, Battle Ship Millennium Falcon

Debbie & Annie: At the Beach: Silicone ice trays/candy molds, 2 Towels, Catch game, Frisbee, 2 buckets & shovels, 2 Tumblers, 2 pr of flip flops,  Kitchen: 3 sets of popsicle molds, Glamour gloves, Mini cooking utensils, Peace Love Meow: 2 Beach Towels Beach Escape:Kitty Sunglasses, 2 Rubber Duckies w/babies, 2 insulated cups, 2 Frisbies, Canvas Beach Bag, 3 types of Sunblock, 2 Sip Cups

Denise & Elizabeth - SC  Kitty Card Puzzles: 2 cat puzzles, Fancy Feet: 2 Kitty Socks, Peace Love Meow: Bookmark & Stickers

Gidge the Midge - Barbie:  Camping Ken, Dolphin Ken, Surfing Ken & 8 nice outfits

KB - ID  Cat Basket: 3 Kitchen towel, 2 Coloring Books, Wood Kitty Puzzle, Coin Purse, Silver & Amber Cat ring, List tablet, note paper, Cats Paw Door Stop, Kitty Love Necklace, 2 porcelain kitty figures, Cat Pendulem Clock

Sandra E - Studio M - Large scroll design Door mat with a Kitty insert mat.  Pvc Paver 'Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday'

Bill(our Mod) Bonnie & Gallant the Braveheart : Hand done Needle Point of Kitty & Books

And more thanks:

EagleWatcher--donation for special chicken for Jullian to plump her up!

Kelly L--donation for FFRC

Gisa from Germany--donation to FFRC
Dustin H--visitor, treats and snackers for the cats

Marti W--donation to FFRC
Gisela from Germany--donation for Gisela kitty!

We have visitors! Wendy/mistykitty and hubby Joe.  They brought goodies!  Many thanks to you both.  Friskies, case of water, 42 ct snack packs, dog snackers, hand sanitizer, 4 towels, bandages, pretzels, G2, cookis, Magic butterfly ball toy, afghan chain stripes design.  Plus things for Catathon--crochet books, 3 crochet kits, bubbles, chalk, nerf football, 2 kid fun crafts, games, play pads, books.  

Towards the end of the week, we will start letting some of the kittens that were spayed/neutered last Saturday go to their  new homes! We have a few scheduled already too for the following week.

Our new cat Stephie is doing wonderful. She fit right in and made friends with the other cats. A real nice personality.  Marie April is another nice cat--sweet, loves to be petted. 

Calisynne is growing--wider, that is. She's an eating machine. I asked her if she could please hold off on having her babies until after this weekend! Hope she listens. I've even asked her to have a special color of kittens---a purple one!  She just keeps on purring! We've promised her this is her very last litter.

Each morning, we continue to let the doors clear back to the back Thumper's Room wide open so the kittens can go back and forth. The mothers too--they like to explore.  This is also these two mama's last litters. Emma Jane is already spayed and Jillian will be too soon. 

Mama Calico Cat is here in the rescue center.  Her cancer on her face is definitely progressing. She is such a lovely cat---so beautiful and such a nice sweet girl.  We will keep track of this.   Annetta however is doing good with her cancer.  For now, things are calm with her in this matter. She too is a sweetie and has a huge purr motor! 

Tomorrow is our Flash Sale day!  Come join the fun. Mich will be making her way to FFRC and should be ready to start at 2:37 pm!  That's what she's planning on--2:37!  She will require some kitty petting time too! 

Take care and have a wonderful day.  60 more days to Catathon! 

Sunday, April 22, 2018

A short blog with details about our surgery day yesterday!

A big thanks to Joyce D for the pizza lunch and to Gusti for the drinks for surgery day!

A big thanks to these volunteers too who lent a huge helping hand:  Becky M, Mary Braid, Donnajb, Gem, Sue B.

The boys who were neutered:
Bloppity, Diggles, JB TEnnessee, Jeff Bob

The girls who were spayed:
Marie April, Emmajane, Charmaine, Blippity, Iggy, Blu, Stephanie

We also did 2 neuters and 1 spay for the public plus helped another cat with a grooming that was needed.

All surgeries went very well. We have a new attachment to our monitor that allows us to have excellent readings on inspirations, heartbeat, EKG readings and oxygen level.

Our total spay/neuters now for 2018 is 334.  This includes 2 vouchers that was recently done.  The numbers break down to 186 spays and 148 neuters.

Tuesday we have a HumaneOhio surgery day.

We also did some physicals yesterday.
Paddy Purr--checked his nose. He has had a flare up of his nose recently. We will treat this with a long term antibiotics. He had a diagnosis of Eosinophil Granuloma back in 2013.

Annetta--she is doing surprisingly well! Very little growth of her cancer on her nose. The great thing is that her area where the eye was is not swollen with cancer growth! And her appetite is good and her disposition is pure happiness!

Binker--thyroid is good. She has had some weight loss.  Her physical appears normal but does have a 4/6 heart murmur. At this point, she is showing zero effects of that. We will just monitor her.

Giovanna--her stomatitis is at a minimum at the moment but this can flare up quickly and with a vengeance. The meds that help with this will be again given today and repeated in 2 weeks.  We are hoping that a higher dose will get this under control for a longer "quiet" time for her.

Spiker--has a dental scheduled already for 6/20.  It's the soonest we could get him in. He needs additional work on his K-9 teeth.

Coralie--she has bouts of vomiting still.  She can go days without vomiting and then have increased amounts.  We will change her meds as of this morning. Hoping this will give her better help. Her weight continues to be within 2 ounces of what it was over a year ago!

Callisynne--is indeed very pregnant. Time will tell on delivery schedule!

Derecho--a regular physical. All is good. In over 4 years, his weight stays within a pound. Consistency is good!

Alma--she was diagnosed with mega colon 1 1/2 years ago. After getting past that initial problem, she has not displayed any problems at all. However, in the last week, this has changed. While we have been working with her on this, it wasn't enough. Yesterday we sedated her and gave her an enema which produced a large amount of stool.  Starting today, we have changed her meds to better work with her mega colon.  She is in much better spirits this morning!

Our new cat Stephie is a doll.  So beautiful, great personality, purrs like a truck motor! Is a happy girl and is in the Main Area already.

Take care and have a super wonderful Sunday!

Saturday, April 21, 2018

We had honest to goodness sunshine yesterday!  Without a cloudy sky! It was wonderful!  Jones in PawMart would move along with the sunbeam. Porchies were rolling on their sidewalk in the sun. Covies were stretched out on their grass yard. I even saw the horses napping in the sun! It was all wonderful.  And even us humans made it outside to soak up those sunrays.  

Today is our FFRC surgery day. We have a mix of FFRC cats/kittens and public cats. We'll try and keep you posted today as things are done.

I am so grateful for BOXES.  You all have been a tremndous help with Catathon! And for helping to keep the cabinets stocked for the rescue cats.
Thursday Boxes:

Cheadle School of Dance-- Hazel & Colin I with Rodney the Cat. They had a Fun Raiser for FFRC called Name the Bear the name chosen was Grace.  They raised $273.93 for FFRC.

Yvonne VDK - Box of Fancy Feast Broths, 16 lb bag of Purina One, Bag of Candy Bars, 

CATATHON

Hazel I/Cheadle School of Dance - Flutterby baby girl afghan for baby girl basket

Dimwit/RobertD   Fancy Feet Socks-- Bones and Kitty

Sandra/TearsFromADream - Angel Basket:  Pin, 3 Necklaces &  Paw Print Bracelet

Lollymop - Horse: Willow Tree Quiet Strength Plaque, Metal Horse & Rider

Lostgirl - Dog Plaque with cute saying, Dog B-day cards with matching stickers

Debbie & Annie Texas: Wild West Peanut Brittle, Texas Popcorn, Pralines, Tortilla chips, Jalapeno Popcorn, Cowboy snack mix, 4 Lizard chap sticks, 12 Ice Dog juice pkts, 2 bottles Steak Sauce, Margarita Taffy, Magnet, Chili Recipe, Fancy Ketchup, 4 different BBQ sauces & rubs, Dyna Bites, Gumbo seasoning, Cow cookies, Alamo Crackers, Western Shapes cookies, Hot Sauce, Grape Jelly, Texas Joy Spice Coffee Sampler, Pork Rub, Chicken & Steak seasoning

Kizzimom  and her kitties--Blackie, Polka Dot, Sparkle, Tuffy, Fluffy, Boo, Blackie II, Skinny, Fatty, Claws, Itty Bitty, Sammie, Daisy, Smokey, Muffin, Tiggy, Callie, Kizzy & Louie!   

5 Coloring Books, Angel Book, Lots of Stickers , Graduation Cards, Love my Dog & Love my Cat Pins, Magnetic writing pads, Puff Stickers, Christmas Memory Book, Chirstmas Photo Cards, Christmas Cards, Kitty socks, Kitty Tote bag, Duck thermometer, Pet Care Emergency List, XL Kitty T-Shirt, Kitty writting tablets, Paper Cut-Outs, 4 Cat Scrapbooks made by Kizzimom, Chcocat Stationary, 

Joey3100/Joann  Kitchen Essentials: Rolling Cooler, Mandoline Slicer, Electric Skillet

And then we had BOXES yesterday too.

Elaine & Alan - Beautiful Handcolored Card by Elaine - Donation in memory of LittleKat

Pauline G - Donation in memory of a family member

Debbie & Anne - 2 Coke Hot Dog toasters for Jacci & Donna

Brenda & Craig from Hawaii trip - Card with Donation, Aloha Crazy Shirt Sticker, Peacock, small jar of Waikiki Beach Sand, Kauai Coffee

CATATHON

Dimwit/Robert D - 4 Large & 18 Small Security Envelopes for Credit Cards & Passports

Catlvr - Sun Hat, Man Jack Body Bar, Home Solutions Grill Set

Debbie & Anne Texas: 12 Bottles of Texas Soda  by the Dublin Bottling Company Variety of Flavors, Jars of: Chili, Mustard, Chipotle Con Queso, Fire Water Hot Pepper, Green Chili Sauce, Jalapeno Salsa   Beach Escape: Waterproof MP3 Player/speaker, T

Bernie & Peggy/Halos mom - Use where ever you like, 3 cute Kitty Kitchen Towels, Wooden Kitty Trio, Painted Kitty wall switch plate, Kitty Mug w/Coaster, Glass Blue Angel, Pair of Resting Angels, Boyds Bear & Friend Figurine, Spilled Milk Figurine, Kitty Suncatcher Books: Cat Book, Chicken Soup For the Cat Lover's Soul, Dewy, What your Cat is Trying to Tell You, Big Book of Baking, Love of Cats, 1000+ Kitty Puzzle

Tammy M/Merlotcat - Crochet & Knitting: Quilted Bag for Yarn and needle work accessories 

Joey3100/Joann - Kitchen Essentials: 5 Qt. Slow Cooker, 7 Cup Cuisinart Processor

And we have more thanks to give:

Ju-in-ji--donation for Thane and Gisela

JM41MD--donation in memory of his Tigercat

Esta Sparkle is doing great in her new home!  Pictures were sent and she looks so very happy! This is what makes every adoption exciting and rewarding!

We've also heard from the Dad that adopted Max and Rita. Both are doing wonderful.  Max who is now called Snowy had fractured a leg fairly soon after his adoption. But his new dad had him at the vets and then cared for Snowy. Max slipped trying to jump on a counter. His leg is strong and healed now.  He says they are both such sweet kittens!

We had a visit the other day from Kandan and Kubu and their mom. Sounds like these two are well loved and super fun and active! They have fit right into their new home!

We took  in a new cat.  Really, she's an older kitten. Her name is Stephie (a Name a Cat name).  She's 8 months old and is grey tiger with white. Stephie was found all by herself on a Country Rd.  She a sweetie, knows how to give loud purrs and is excited about coming out of her pen to rock and roll!  First, she will be on our surgery list today. 

Our new cat Marie April is doing great. She acts like she's always been here. She loves to lounge on the shelves in the front Thumper's Room. Her bath and grooming were a good thing for her--she just looks so much better already.

Our cat car made a trip thru town yesterday! It's a fun car to drive.

Pania is the trainer and she has Kiara and Marilyn in training.  Pania has learned if she meows as different ones of us servants/humans comes by her, she gets her RC baby cat kibbles. She times it just right so we servants don't realize that she pulled the same trick 10 minutes ago with another servant. Now, when Pania gives "the cry meow", Kiara and Marilyn also appear--they are excellent students!  And us servants fall for it almost every time.

I'm having trouble today organizing my notes--the reason is because Eddie White is sprawled on my desk. What a far way this boy has come. It's pure joy to see him enjoying himself!

The water fountain is temporarily down in the Kabana.  Boo Boo has knocked it over two times already. He loves playing in water. The  water bowls are fun for him too though--he takes his paws and swishes the water until he makes tidal waves to spill out! 

Jones, who is the bestest purrer anywhere, has something to say---"Remember, you can purr your way out of just about anything".   And he does!  Take care and have a great weekend. 

Thursday, April 19, 2018

Gisela and Thane have fit right into the group of kittens. They think Jullian is their mama and that is ok with her. I love how all the kittens enjoy each other. Between having mamas to care for them and the fun of other kittens to play with and the love and caring of humans, these kittens make for great cuddly cats for families! 

We took on a new cat on 4/17.  She is a long hair, gray and white with 4 white feet and the cutest face! She is 16 months old with a birthday of 12/2/16. What a nice young cat. She will be spayed this Saturday at our FFRC spay/neuter day. She was found at our Defiance College, probably someone no longer wanted her and left her there in hopes of her finding a home. She was brought here by a kind man. Her fur was very matted but she is mat-free now. A real people lover. Marie is a Name a Cat name and April is from the man who rescued her. 

We had an adoption yesterday! Our beautiful flame-point Fiesta Esta Sparkle was adopted to a family. They have 2 other cats. This family waited 2 weeks to get Esta. She's a special girl---was left to fend for herself in the middle of winter and now......she has her own home! 

We had BOXES last night. FFRC is very grateful to you!

Butterfly Teacher & Class,SUBHSHMNE from Belgium  Drawings from Students of Chicks

Farmyard Animals Sheep & Lamb, Rabbit & Bunny, Chicken & Chick, 2 wall hangings Bunny & Chicken with Egg.  Always fun to see what creative things they have sent.

Leanne Teacher & Class in Canada - Note and Drawings of Maple leaf/hands from students

Carri M - WI - 10 pkg Broths, 4 bags Temptation Snackers & 4 Chicken $5

Anony - 4 bags Cat Spot Litter made with Coconut husks

Dimwit/Robert D - 200 1ml syringes

Susan/suziecat w/Lucy & Charlie NY  - Card with horse & kitty Coupons, Weight Circles and Chicken $5.

For CATATHON

Connie S - Readers: 4 Books HelloKitty: 2 Hello Kitty items

Anony Friend- 2 Book Marks, 3 Books Dewey, Cleo & Rescue Kitties 

LaLa D - NY  Movies: Chicken Run, Lorax & Growing up with Hello Kitty

Hankygrapevine - Fancy Feet:  4 pr of Socks

Debbie & Annie Beach: 2 pr nice Goggles Dog: Filtered Water Bowl with extra filters, for Texas basket--Texas Wafflemaker

Anonymous Friend--Amish Country Store: 3 Cookie Cutters, 3 different Pancake mixes, 3 Cupcake, Dip, Apple Butter, Strawberry Rhubarb Jam, Pain relief ointment

Dimwit/Robert D - Fancy Feet: pr of socks

Susan345 - Book: Survival in a Barren World

Leanne Teacher & Class in Canada - 4 Coffee Crisps, 3 Arrow Candy, Maple Syrup, 2 Kinder Surprise, Bag of Chocolate Candian Coins, 12 Foam Maple Leaf Coasters, Candian Ball, Canadian Hat, Hockey Lanyard, Maple Leaf Magnet, Tatoos, Nylon Back Bag, Oven Mitt & Mug, 2 Pocket Planners, 4 small Canadian Flags, 1 large Canadian Flag, Finger nail stick on art, pencils, Keychain, all representing Canada

Anony Friend- Horsin' Around - Arabian Horse Tote bag, Beach Towel & Fleece Blanket, All horse related

Ctlvr/Gina & Linda S - Crochet & Knitting: Lots of pretty yarn, Crochet Hooks, Yarn Needles, Measuring Tape Kitchen: 2 sets Pretty Crocheted Hot Pads.  Man (& Woman!) Basket: Level & Clip Light.  Fancy Feet: 12 prs of Socks

Carri M - WI  4 Yankee Candles (pretty smelling)

Anony Friend - Pillow, 2 Pretty Pillow Covers, Bracelet & Treasure Box All Horse Related

Lostgirl - Beach: Coleman Rubber Mallet, Wind Blocker with 4 sturdy stakes and Studio M  3 painted PVC Planks for Garden: Joy, Love & Hope

Joey3100/Joann - Kitchen Essential Basket-- Brylone Purple Blender with set of tools and lots of attachements, Kitchen flatware tray, Kitchen Aid Blender, Cuisinart Mini Processor, Set of 8 Steak Knives, 4-Cup Coffee Maker, Hot Air Popcorn Popper, 2 3 Qt Pots w/Lids, 65 piece Flatware, 4 Towels   plus Bubble Blues Foot Spa

Tracy/Volunteer - Star Wars 750 piece Puzzle

We have surgery here this Saturday. FFRC doesn't have a full schedule because of the lightweights of the kittens.

So far, we have: (adults)  Emma Jane, Charmaine, Marie April  Will probably hold off on Jillian as she is very thin. Health and safety comes first. 

Kittens: (probably--will reweigh Saturday morning)--Blippity, Bloppity, Blu, Diggles, Iggy, JB, Jeff Bob.   

Because of the light FFRC schedule, we have also opened this up to a certain amount of spays/neuters for the public.  We don't want to go too far overboard as we have physicals too to do that day.

You may have noticed that Callisynne is missing from the surgery schedule. There's a reason for that---she is very pregnant so we will not do her spay yet. But, guaranteed, this is her last litter! 

I've been asked to do a Catathon round up on updates! Here  it is! But, remember, things change here as we continue to organize this event.  If you don't see your item listed, no worries.  We simply have not placed everything yet!  And if you send in items on something that is marked alredy full, that is just fine!  We just keep adding on!

Our 2018 BASKETS.  Right now, we have 33 baskets being worked on.  (Last year we had 40)  We'll put at the end of each Basket, how much help we are still hoping to get!

Little & Big Reader   DONE

Knitting & Crocheting  1/2 done  (looking for non-yarn items now!)

At the Beach DONE

Vera Bradley #1 DONE

Vera Bradley #2  DONE

Baby Boy  2/3 done

Baby Girl  2/3 done

Angel--1/3 done

Trekking--DONE

Surprise!  More on this later---being taken care of!

Spa & Relaxatin--3/4 done

Cooking--DONE

Movie--DONE

Puzzle--4/5 done

It's a Guy/Lady Thing--4/5  done

Laural BUrch--DONE

Food of the Mods--mods are taking care of this!

Cat--DONE

Dog--DONE

Pokie Dots--3/4 done

Fancy Feet--3/4 done

Barbie Doll & Accessories--DONE

Horsin' Around--DONE

Gardening--DONE

Camping--1/4 done

Peace, Love & Meow--3/4 done

What do the Vols love....cats!   Vols are taking care of this!

Minnesota---being taken care of

Special one of a kind Purses--being taken care of

Girl Fun--1/2 done

Boy Fun---1/2 done

Bird Plus--1/5 done

Hello Kitty--1/3 done

Texas, The Lone Star State--being taken care of

Star Wars--just beginning!

Canada Pride--being taken care of

SMALL BIG TICKET  These are usually $100 or less Had 19 in 2017, we're already at 16!

Thera Bath

Kitty Kasa bedroom & Penthaus

Peace Pole 3', Plant Happiness

Limited Edition "Cat Fancy" picture

Rock Jam electronic keyboard & stand

Coleman Camping Collection/18 " doll

Sea Shell Wreath

Echo Dot/Wifi plug

Zoovilla Room with view cathouse

Picnic Stylin'

Orthopedic pet bed with biggydew

Scratching Castle

Songmic Cat Tree

Black Cat Set of 3

Pet Safe Drinkwell Stainless Steel water fountain

Yankee Candles

BIG TICKET  These run TWO rounds.  Had 21 in 2017

Cat Cave from Ukraine

Peace Pole 4'

Kuranda 6 tier

Beach Escape

BagoBear Quilt

Hamilton Country Kitties/tabletop lamp

Rada 21 piece knife set

Furtastic 13

Amish Country Store & Baskets

Lodge Cast Iron Cookware

57" cat tree with window sill bed

Indoor/Outdoor Theatre System

Copper Pan Set

Kitchen Essentials

Bathroom Set & Accessories 

BIG BIG TICKET  (normally have 3--we've got it!)

FFRC Blanket of Kitties

3 peace poles--Beatles Them

Kitchen Aide Mixer Silver

CATATHON FUN-RAISER  Normally have 12 items--we are at 3 right now

Troyers Country Market

Here Kitty Kitty Afghan

7 Tier Kuranda Tower

Samsung Smart Ultra LED 55" curved TV

It's all coming along just beautifully and with much thankfulness from FFRC to you all.  It'll all fall into place before too long! Please...if you are planning on sending anything, if you can have items here by May 17th, it will sure help us so the next phase of organizing this can begin!  Many thanks! 

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Snow....sleet......wind..........are we sure it's mid April? When Donna left this morning, she text me.....needed help and a net.  She spotted 60 robins with suitcases, heading south.  We grabbed the net, got them back on the farmyard and tossed their suitcases in a shed.  And then we noticed there was a cluster of robins busily knitting. There was a line of robins standing in line, waiting for little leggings to be made for their bare legs.  I even saw the chickens in line waiting for their leggins.  Really....it won't be long until the sunshine and warmth is here!  And what a beautiful spring we will have! 

Our 2 newly adopted cats--Grizzabella and Fanella are doing wonderful! Happy family, happy cats! 

We had BOXES yesterday!  Many thanks to you! 

Jo603/Joanna - Kitty Card Weight Circles, Stickers, Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, Case of Friskies, Snackers, 4 mice, Meds from her kitty Dorothy, Donation to Feliz Navidad in memory of her kitty Dorothy

Lindsay P - 32ct & 24 ct cases of Friskies, Tub of Temptaions, 2 small & 2 Lg cans of Chicken,  Smarty Cat cat nip spray, Bag of Kibbles & Bits & 6 tubs of Ceasars for Janie, 3 boxes Kleenex & Box Tops

Dianna R - Happy Birthday Jacci - Coffee Candy, pretty colorful wallet & 2 wallets for a fun raiser

Apex157/Jacqueline XL Spring Toys & Mice 2 pkgs Kitty Snackers, Humongous bag of Pop Tabs, Reeses Peanut Butter Cups

Sandra/Tearsfromadream - Kitty bed

Joy & Don - Cat Card - Weight Circles & a Donation

Momcat9 - Weight Circles

David K - Sponsorship for Esta Sparkles

Ramsay - Donation to help toward the Heating Bill.. ( with a little help from his friends!)

Discats/Ruth Y - OH  Card - Weight Circles

Jatcat--case of blue shoecovers, 2 lg 

Holly67--2 sweaters with cat designs for wherever needed

Judy & Phil--cases of Appeizers, Halo Liv-A Littles snackers, donation to FFRC

And we have other thanks too! 

Lynne W--donation to FFRC

Christopher S--donation to FFRC

CATATHON

Jo603/Joanna - Hello Kitty, Pokie Dot Note Pad, Chill Factory Slushie Maker, Angel Puzzle Box, Angel Windchimes, Angel Keychains, Kitty photo frame, Flameless Candle and holder w/timer, Kids: 4 giant sticks of chalk, 2 Bubble Wands

Katie S - Crochet: Book-A-Z of Crochet, Horse: Journal, Puzzle: Sort & Go

Anony - Horse: Beach Towel or Throw & Horse pillow, 2 book marks, 2 notebooks

Annie & Debbie - Coke pop up hot dog toaster, Beach 2 pr goggles and pr. of Flippers

Anony - 2 Cat print T-Shirts XL & L

Gidge the Midge - 2 Barbie Dolls, Barbie Vet Doll set, Barbie Animal Rescue Doll set

Jassy WA - Pokie Dot  Basket-- Cookbook, scarf & Purse

Apex157/Jacqueline - 2 Votive Candles, Dream Catcher, nice note

Dimwit/Robert D - Fancy Feet: 7 prs of Kitty Socks

Anony - 18" Silver Angel Necklace

Sandra/Tearsfromadream - 3 Angel Keychains, Angel Suncatcher, Kitty Soup Bowl, Kids: 2 Paint with Water kits

KnittinKitten - Programmable Crock Pot

The doors were wide open this morning---from the back Thumper's Room, clear up front. It took about 10 seconds for the first of the kittens to zoom into the Main Area. They are brave and confident! Even both mamas came up.  Now.......to get them to to go back to their back Thumper's Room for the day is going to take some time!  They know what it is now to be in the entire area. But, we want to be safe and not have any babies stepped on. 

The two new kittens, Thane and Gisela are doing good.  Sometimes they snuggle with Jillians kittens inside the pool and sometimes with the bit bigger kittens.  They are both eating good. Jillians kittens are getting more active and know how to topple out of the pool. They still remain inside the pool though, most of the time (at least for now!).  Their fur is becoming a bit longer, like their mama.

Did you know that cats sleep about 16 hours a day? They prefer "cat naps" but when they do sleep deeply, their brain wave patterns are similar to the ones humans produce when dreaming. 

And....here's another Giggle Scene--it's #22. Wow---Many thanks to Derecho who is the director.  Pleaes click the like/thumbs up button youtube as it helps generate more $$ for FFRC.  https://youtu.be/ql_Cx4g3WmQ

Ramsay is doing great and is back to our sweet boy.  Jones too is doing great and meeting and greeting everyone at the door again in PawMart!  Lucie still loves to eat! Derecho spent time last night and this morning chasing his tail. Charmaine loves to give little chirps and kisses.  Annetta is holding her own as is Mama Calico Cat. Elsie is as ornery as ever! Giovanna ate a good breakfast. Life is good! 

Coralie.......she's full of wisdom and wanted this passed on----"Too often we underestimate a smile, a kind word,  a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." (Leo Buscaglia)  Always step up and do that act that has the potential of changing a life.