BOXES today at 3:00! It's been a doozy of a busy week and so I've gotten behind on Boxes. Come join u s at 3:00! We are always so truly grateful for this help to FFRC.
We took on a new little wee kitten. His name is Lucas and he's a grey tiger boy. He arrived at 2 weeks but in his heart already, he pictures himself as a big and tough boy! He's a sweetie and is being bottle fed. Lucas was found all by himself at a trucking company. He was here at FFRC for a couple days and then Auntie Peggy took him home yesterday. His birthday is 7/25/18. He'll be back weekly until he gets bigger and then he'll join the kitten crew!
The fosters that Auntie Peggy had are returned now. They are Dazzle and Zazzle (the twins), Doodle and Cheerios. They are doing super! Great appetites. Yesterday they were out a little in the Main Area but spent the night in Cat's Corner Room. Today, they are back out in the Main Area.
We have some thank yous to give:
Melvin S JR--donation to FFRC
Yvonne VDK--donation to FFRC for International Cat Day!
Gusti--donation for little Rosie and her new siblings
Christopher A--donation to FFRC
Abbie S--visitor & family--5 doggie foods, 4 Meow mix cups, Mr. Clean, small plates, toy mice
Eddie White went to the vet's office on Weds for his dental. Poor guy had some major teeth work done. It's amazing how we can see a few things that are amiss but then the x-rays show the real problems. He had 11 teeth pulled with some repair of a few others. He's still not 100% active but is eating good and is feeling better today. Next week we will be sending Tshembo up.
And speaking of Tshembo---he's now fully in the Main Area. Once he crossed the threshold, he had it downpat! And never went back to the front Thumper's Room. He's made lots of friends and is very comfortable. His fur is now a little fuzzy and starting to grow back.
Our 3 newer kittens, Freckles, Pow Wow and Rosie are all doing great. They joined in with the other kittens in the back Thumper's Room like they had always known them. There are now 14 kittens in the back.
I've been asked for a farmyard update: The new chickens have been in a fenced in area, connected to their coop since their arrival. Their ramp to the coop will be opened today so they can now come and go anywhere on the farmyard as they please. The guineas are growing quickly and are flying in their big pen. We'll keep them penned for another couple weeks. They love strawberries! The big ducklings are fine--all are accounted for and are happy quacking about. The new 12 ducklings are growing everyday and are enjoying a big tub of water. We still put them in a pen for safety during the night time. The rain has helped the grass grow so the horses, donkey and goat are happy about that.
28 more days until Catstock! A fun time for sure coming up! Preparations for this has been in full swing. The new (and bigger) FFRC scavenger hunt is now completed and promises to provide some fun. Firewood is ready too for a bonfire for roasting marshmallows and making pudgy pies! Come hungry because there will be lots of good food!
Paddy Cake continues to feel good and takes his medicine like a good boy! Little Cashew's foot is almost healed 100%. Now we have to watch and make sure it's a "comfortable leg" for him. Mitz has decided the Welcome Room is her spot--she's enjoying being the first cat to meet and greet people as they enter.
See you at 3:00 for BOXES! Have a super day!
