Thursday, April 19, 2018

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!