Our summer sure has been hot and humid. But all is fine for the cats. The rescue center is air conditioned and they have plenty of fresh cool water. The outside cats have many fans and tons of shade. They are all doing good.
Farm news: the ducklings are now almost as big as mama. We have another duck sitting on a nest of eggs in the big red barn. The Barnies are coming up and joining the Porchies for their breakfast. The guineas are growing fast. In addition to their grain, they are getting cut up strawberries, veggies and grass with clover--these things are all chopped up fine for them. They can gobble them right up! The horses, donkey and goats are also doing good. They have fans inside the barn and shade outside. I'm sure they wish it would rain so their grass grows again!
We have thanks to give! YOU are appreciated.
Lurker Sam in NM--1000 of the 6 inch styro plates
Yvonne VDK--donation to be used where needed
Lynne W--donation for FFRC
Pamela C--donation for FFRC
Lana H--donation for FFRC
Helen C--donation for FFRC
Eaglewatcher--donation to FFRC, in honor of Megan, volunteer
Justin K--donation to FFRC
William M--donation to FFRC
Melvin S jr--donation to FFRC
James R--donation to FFRC
Kelly I--donation for FFRC
We've had several adoptions!
7/9--Satori and Vusiko were adopted together. They went to a family that had visited twice in June. Because of their vacation, they waited to adopt these two adults till they got back. Both are doing good. Satori is still some reserved but enjoys the windows overlooking their woods. Vusiko is a charmer for them!
7/14--Zoie was adopted. She went with a teacher who has this whole summer to spend with Zoie! Zoie was so happy to have a human mama.
7/16--Livia was adopted. She went to her new home where she has a mama all to herself. She was picked out a bit ago but had to wait for her spay to be done. I've already seen a picture--Livia explored the entire house and then settled into a cozy spot for a long nap!
7/16--Zoolove was adopted. She went with a young man that has waited for her to be spayed also. He's visited a few times. She will make a good friend to him. Her new name is Maggie.
Our next HumaneOhio surgery day is July 30th. The following dates for HumaneOhio will be July 30th, a Monday and August 7, a Tuesday. August 8th will be Eddie White and Mitz dentals.
I would like to thank everyone for your kindness, good thoughts and prayers in regards to Steve's surgery. He now has his temporary cement spacer there where his knee was. His days are busy with infusions that have to be done at the hospital each day. He also has labs and physical therapy twice a week plus doctor appointments. These things are keeping us hopping. If all goes well, his next new "real" knee will be done on September 4--that's our goal.
Because of the time it takes to do these appointments and "mom care", I have slowed up a bit in taking incoming kittens and cats. It's just temporary. As soon as we get into a better schedule, we will again be taking on more.
GIovanna is here by my desk, grooming. She is feeling much better after being treated for her stomatitis. Lucie is in my lap--she's a great lap cat! Zelda is snoozing away right in front of me. There's 8 kittens scurrying around playing with anyone that moves or any toy that comes into their view! Nyota too is watching them with interest! Asha has found a patch of sun--just right for bathtime!
Alma is doing wonderful--she has her area that she loves--her cubby, her big bed, her litterbox is close by as is her food and water. And the tree is close enough she can grab it when she wants!
Cutie has gained a bit of weight! She seems like such an "old soul". It's always interesting--she can spot an empty lap from anywhere and bee-lines it to the lap! Such a great girl.
More adoptions coming up. Some of the cats that are on hold are: Brinn & Wonder together, Neal & Virginia together, Pipkins & Bart together and Helga.We have a few others on tentative holds.
Take care everyone! Thanks for your friendship and support. We are having BOXES today at 4:00!
