Sunday, August 19, 2018

Sunday, August 19, 2018

How on earth did we get to Sunday? This week went very fast. Lots going on. 

We are currently in the middle of our t-shirt order.  If interested, simply send a check or a PayPal to me, along with your size.  For more info, there's lots on our cam and fb pages.  These shirts are a grey with green lettering and are very nice.  You can also go to: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cd7LhxMu_XEdk9EMXldogwloLl3r_39n/view

Tshembo had his visit for his dental on Weds. I'm glad we bumped his appointment up as he had major dental work done.  He has severe stomatitis. All of his teeth were removed except his lower canines and incisors. He's going to feel so much better. It's amazing--you can have a toothless cat and they will still eat dry food, which he is already doing.  

We also had Kwan make a visit on Weds.  He indeed has a major skin problem but it is under control.  He has now had 4 special baths and is on oral medication. He's "safe" now and is so very happy because he can play with the other kittens. He's a little play machine and a major purring kitten! 

This Weds. is our Flash Sale. Lots of great and new items in this sale. Mich and Vern will be here and will start the sale about 3:37ish.  Come join us.  This Flash Sale will help us with operational needs. These are the things that need attention to pay each and every week or month.  I am appreciative of the folks that provided us with the items that we can sell! 

We've taken on a new kitten. He was found in another county and taken to Dr. P's office.  He has a laceration around his bum but it's healing. His name is Desi and is a dusty orange tiger. His birthday is 6/9/18. He's super friendly and wants to play with the other kittens. Since he was already in quarantine at the vet's office, he will be out amongst the kittens soon.

We also took on a new adult cat. His name is Barnabus and is the triangular-shaped face siamese. He's a Lilac Point and is 3 1/2 years old. He came from a family that could no longer keep him and so brought him to FFRC to find a new home.  He's hanging out in the front Thumper's Room and the Welcome Room for right now. What a beauty he is. He loves his head rubbed and has a great purr motor.  His birthday is 12/12/2014. 

Catstock is now 20 days away! Every day we are getting things accomplished for this event. We look forward to having our friends come--volunteers, chatters, mods, admins, lurkers--everyone is so very welcome to come and have a great time together! Lots of good food too!  And the band tells me they are excited to come!  They are awesome......Strawberry Hill! 

Yesterday was a busy day here at FFRC, with Dr. Darcy.  Many thanks to her for coming and giving many physicals to our inside and outside cats. Thanks too to Lynnette and Donna for helping. And a thanks too to Lynnette's granddaughter that pitched in too! We did some inside cats, Porchies, Covies, Firehouse cats. Will try and still get some done of those that we couldn't coax over to us!  Here's the results:
COVIES:
Mayor Anony--good physical, wormer given
Dollop--good physical, distemper vaccine given, wormer given
Dude--good physical, wormer given
John--good physical, wormer given, distemper vaccine given
Lucas--good physical, although needs a dental, distemper/wormer given
Muffin--good physical
Oliver--good physical, although needs a dental, wormer given
Rolland--good physical, wormer given
Rory--good physical, wormer given, medication to left eye
Sevaun--good physical, wormer given
Soyboy--good physical, wormer given
Sylvan--good physical, although dental needed but not priority, wormer given
Timothy--good physical, wormer given
Victor--good physical--wormer given
Walter--good physical, wormer given.
ALL of the above were also given a nail trim

PORCHIES:
Winston--physical good, wormer/distemper given. Needs a dental
Dingy--physical done--very old boy but needs a dental, heart good, wormer given
Toasty--physical good, distemper/wormer given.
Hopper--physical good, wormer given
Jimmy James/JJ--physical good, handchipped tartar, wormer given
PB/Peanut Butter--physical good, distemper/wormer given
Sargent--physical good, distemper/wormer given
Shamballie (mom's cat)--physical good, wormer given

INSIDE RESCUE CENTER:
Jones--many of you know, he has had major problems but especially the last couple of weeks, we will try a new med on him to help him feel better
Janie dog/cat--physical good, still barks like a dog but climbs like a cat!
CeeCee--physical good, had an URI, good lungs now, treated ears again
Cherokee--physical good, leg in state of healing
March--physical good, a decision will be made later regarding his stiff leg
Cashew--physical good, his healing leg causes much pain, a decision will be made
Clowey--physical good, his leg is healing nicely
Kwan--physical good, skin/fur starting to heal
Jessie--our very old girl, physical good, heart good
Elsie--good physical, still ornery!
Barnabus--physical good
Annetta--physical good, no further signs of cancer !
Asha--physical good, treated ears
Kiara--physical good
Magic--physical good, so very sweet!
Pania--physical good, eye continues the same, no changes
Ramsay--physical good, treated ears
Xhimanga--physical good, her abnormal gait appears to be neurological , shouldn't be a problem

Plus, Dr. Darcy did physicals on 8 or my 9 cats in the house. That makes a total of 49 physicals done yesterday.  No wonder we were all covered in fur! 

We have wonderful boxes awaiting to be opened. I apologize for not getting to this already but the schedule has been super tight.  We WILL get to them. Please know, these boxes are very appreciated and the sender of them too! They make a huge difference to FFRC.  

Beware of kittens flying around here! The back Thumper's Room and front Thumper's Room doors are open for a while this morning. We're encouraging the kittens in the back to be brave enough to come up and join us in the Main Area.  Lots of kittens to add to the mix. In the next couple days, we should have them all up here!