Ollie (Hooligan) & Gene (Monster) - 3 - Sleeves of Appetizers, 12ct Box of Broth
Karen B - 12 ct Box of Broth, 2 Tubs Temptation Snackers, Case 24 ct Appetizers
Eve S. In memory of Nikka Angel & Heart Suncatcher with Winter scene & Kitty Angel Statue for the Cove
Sean G - Case of Fancy Feast Kitten
Great Aunt Julie - 2 Bags of Pania Flakes
Angelica G - Brazil - Pretty Blanket, 2 rolls of Kitty Duct Tape, Sococo (cococnut) Candy, 2 hand towels with FFRC Logo Very Nice
Anony - 32 pgs Party Mix Chips, 20 bags of popcorn, 20 2 pks of Milano Cookies
KittyKatLady - 90-13 gal Glad Trash Bags
LJ323 ME - 2 boxes 12 ct Broth, 5 Boxes Appetizers
JodyJ - Peace Whirly Gig clings & a bag of toys, prizes and tatoos.
Dawn - Case of water
Leanne & Rita MI & Toronto - Kitty Blankie for Jacci, Pringles, Vinegar, Bleach, Candy, Popcorn, Kitten Food, Dish Soap, Cat Food, Maple Creme Cookies and a very beautiful super soft blanket for Jacci!
Barb/PlebLady - 24 cans of Salmon
Annie & Debbie - 7 cases Fancy Feast Kitten, 4 Bags Litter
David & Melanie D - Day visitors - Donation
Craig & Brenda - WA 8 tubs Clorox Wipes, 2 Bags Kitty Litter
Maggie N - TP, Snackers, Toys, 6" Plates, Baby Food, Tuna & Kitty Food
Melissa L NY - Donation
Laura H - OH with kitties Sunrise, Angel, Allie, Hannah & Widget - Kitty Card Donation in memory of Dani P
Chris & Tori -- Catnip Plant, 24ct Case Fancy Feast, Bag of Purina One, Snackers, Litter & Donation
Also thanks to:
Katie S--3 packs mountain dew and 1 pack Lipton tea for the volunteers
Kathleen E--donation to FFRC, in hoor of Frank & Michele P.
It's cooler today! We actually had the windows open for a few hours this morning! The cats loved it. Many of them were lying in the windows.
An update and info on Annabelle. Annabelle started her life here at FFRC many many years ago. At that time, I did not keep records, but we figure she's probably 19 years old. Her son is Dingy who is 18 years old. They have been Barnies for years and years until about 3 years ago. At that time, they both came up towards the front and became Porchies in the Porchie Haven. These two have always been inseparable. They truly ate, slept, sunbathed together and even walked side by side. About 2 1/2 weeks ago, Annabelle came up missing. We just knew that something was wrong so we went looking for her. She was under the #2 shed but appeared "ok". No way could we get her. Plus, while Dingie would let us pet, the only time we could pet Annabelle was in her beloved Porchie Haven. We kept track of her and kept plenty of food and water along all the sheds. Then about a week ago, we could no longer find her. During this time, Dingie would go in and out from the shed and visit his mama. But when we could no longer see her, he started spending his time under the shelter house and in the welcome room porch.
We all had a sinking feeling that she had passed away somewhere. But yesterday, that changed. She was spotted dragging herself trying to get under a different shed. Luckily, a volunteer happened to see her and made a spectacular dive and caught her. She was in very poor condition. It's been so very hot. She was brought in and was immediately given fluids. Later last night she drank a little and ate a little by herself. But......she could not use her rear legs and there was no anal sphincter tone. Something had happened to her.
This morning, Dingie came in and visited his mama for about 2 hours. Then he was done and wanted back out which of course we let him go. First though, he received a major grooming. And a couple meals too! But, it was obvious that Annabelle was not going to make it. She would only be happy outside. Regardless, her legs didn't work and she couldn't potty very well either. That is not a happy life for such a magnificent old cat. We respected her far more than to let her suffer. The decision was made to let her go to kitty heaven.
This cat was awesome. She was loved very much. She had the life she wanted--out on the farm, with her son, could do whatever she wanted and whenever she wanted. She was a friend to all of the other cats.
So, while we will miss her, there's also a sense of peace that she is not suffering. Not suffering from her problems, from the heat, from not being able to be the cat she wanted to be.
I feel very sure that Dingie told his mama goodbye. He sniffed her all over, ate a meal with her and laid with her for a bit. That's when he was then ready to go back outside. He's an oldster himself.
Thank you for listening and reading her story. She was very important to us.
