We have thanks to give!
Melvin S--donation to FFRC
Fran D--donation to FFRC in memory of fiance Jim. Use where needed for FFRC
Marti W--donation to FFRC
Ruffles & 2 granddaughters--day visitors--2 bags can food, treats, toys, dog treats for Janie, goodies for volunteers, PT, Cazy cat lady bandaids.
PJPanda--evening visitor--water, Vernie licks, Pania flakes, Friskies xtra gravy, Whiskas Purrfectly chicken. Cookies, nuts for volunteers. Plus, PJ made Alma's cubby 2 areas super comfortable and safe. She made the sides, tops and bottoms cushioned so Alma doesn't bonk her head so hard. She loves it and thinks she's a queen now! Many thanks, PJ.
Today is Hensley's 4th birthday! Happy birthday to our buddy!
Just want to say a big thanks to our volunteers. I feel they are the best in the world. Their caring, compassion and time giving ways is beyond anything I've ever seen. And when one cannot come, someone steps in and takes that persons place. They are incredible and are the backbone of this Rescue Center.
Lucie is here with me. Every morning when I sit at the computer, she comes over. She trills and chatters non-stop until I pick her up and get her comfortable in my lap! I just love to hear her "talk". It's so sweet. And then there's Spiker--he comes over and with his right paw, taps, taps, taps my leg. That means "uppie" (in Vernon talk). He likes lap time too. And don't forget Hensley. He will come and twine around my legs--that's his talk for uppies. And then Zelda gets jealous and wants her lap time too. I need more laps!
The yard and barnyard is drying out from our heavy rain. The ducks and geese are happy--they have a big "pond" in the horse corral for a weeks worth of swimming! The youngest ducklings are now half the size of their mama. The guinea hens look half grown now. They too get out during the day and are practicing their flying abilities. They tend to stick real close to each other and easily go back in their pen at night time for safety.
The Covies are doing good. Several people have been working on getting them groomed. I think that's a job that never ends. They are such a happy group of cats. Quite a few of them are starting to show their age. But we have some yongsters still in there to keep things hopping!
Today is the last day for the t-shirt sales that say "I'm just here to pet ALL the cats". FFRC's name is on the shirts and the logo is on the sleeve. Check out fb pages or chat video for details. Can send me an email to order thru paypal or can send a check with info.
Many thanks for the Flash Sale participation! You all are awesome. Many thanks to Mich and Vern for coming to run this sale. And to the people who bought the items and to those that provided the items. And of course, to the mods too who help on chat with the sale and for the video of the items. Lots of people involved in helping makes these successful. A close estimation of this flash sale is: $1,163! Many thanks--we needed that help with our operational needs!
And then we had BOXES Tuesday! You are so appreciated!
Don & Sandy - Case 40ct Friskies, In Memory of Paddy Cakes: Garden Plaque 'You have left my life, but you will never leave my heart'
ADoseofLove - 4 Pretty Bibs for Lucie, Toasty Bed, Lady Bug Play Center (Ramsay loves it!)
In memory of the Paddy's: a Windchime 'We will meet again at the Rainbow Bridge"
Jodie J - Outfits for Goose: Catstock Tie Dye, Kitty Dress, Peacock Dress & TieDye Bandana for Janie
Vicki B - 18 wool dryer balls, 2 Cases Appetizers
Donia/WickedWings - 2 sleeves Babyfood
Patty P with kitties Fran, Willow & Sunflower - 3 bags Bonito Cavier for Coralie & Friends
Phleby - Case of Fancy Feast, Case Fancy Feast Kitten, Fancy Feast Broth, 24 cans of Salmon
Tina - Memorial Angel Plaque for the Paddy's 'Forever with the Angels, Forever in Our Hearts"
TearsFromADream & Abby - Quart storage bags, Catnip Crinkle Bag, 2 Bags Temptation Snackers, Friskies, 4-T-Shirts for Flash Sale, White Bisque Cat Lamp w/bulbs
Barb E - NC 12 Pretty Leggydews & Bunches of Sling Shot Kitty Toys
Karen B - In honor of her sisters Birthday: 4 cans of Salmonm 4 Boxes Delectable Squeezables, 2 Boxes Fancy Feast Broths, 12 cans Sardines
Yvonne VDK - 2 boxes Fancy Feast Broths, Lg Bag of Iams, Box full of Chips for Vols
Nona - 14 cans 11oz KMR
Misty/Flymom - White food mixing bowl, case 24ct Friskies, 10 Appetizer Singles, For Jacci & Donna 6 Boxes of Belvita Cookies
Abigail S - Day Visitor: Kitty Wipes, Lysol, kitty pillow, 2 meals for Janie, Licky Licks, Paper Towels, Dawn Soap & Bleach
Andrea F- 1 tub Party MIx Snackers, 3 cases 32ct Friskies
Betty F - WI Lots n Lots of Stamps different denominations
Grapevine - For Peggy - Foster Pin, Peace & Dove Flag for Catstock in memory of the Paddys (already hanging up, awaiting Catstock!)
Alexandra & Thomas B - Washington DC - Kitty Card with Note & Donation in Memory of the Paddys
Macncheeseanddoodlesmom/Sue M - Donation in memory of the Paddys
Phil & Judy - IN Donation
Clark, Jessie & The Rest - Happy 4th Birthday Hensley (Aug 24) with Chicken $5
Clark Jesse & The Rest - Happy 6th Birthday to Joey and happy 6th and Happy 5th Birthday to Clark, Camilla, Cashel, Carlton & Clayton!
Yesterday we were able to get a section of the front memorial garden all set with the Paddys special items, including their memorial stones. Still so very hard to deal with their loss. I know we all miss them terribly. If you come to Catstock, please check it out.
Nyota is doing wonderful! She's out and about mostly in the purple office and Kitty Kabana. She is ever so sweet. Her tail and back always goes up when she sees us! Such a special girl!
15 days till Catstock! Lunch will start at noon. Come hungry! And then stay hungry as pizza will come in evening at 5:15 with a campfire after that for campfire food fun! Enjoy the afternoon's fun things! And remember.......Strawberry Hill band is here 1-4. they are the best! Lots of chairs to sit and visit and listen to the band. Paw-Mart will also be open. Also the kitties and cats are awaiting your presence. They have already started extra grooming so they can show off their shiny fur. And Janie has tried on her Peace bandana--looks good on her!
