It's happened! All the kittens are now in the Main Area. Lots of various sizes. They are all sweet, ornery and are making friends with one another. This morning was a treatment time--have everyone caught up to date with wormings, testings, vaccines!
I have never seen so much rain come down as I did yesterday late evening. It just kept coming and coming. Then, all of a sudden, our 3 giant basins that empty into the river was overran with water and it had no where to go. The parking lot had many inches of rainwater and then it backed up into the Kitty City. The Sunporch (of the Porchies) also flooded--it simply came in over the doorstep. The Purple Office area was severely flooded--from one end to the other. Everything is "dry-able" except my desk and units--they absorbed quite a bit of water. We used 2 shop vacs to suck up all of that water. The back door also let rising water come in to the little hallway. Once the rain slowed up and the big basins caught up with the overflow of water, things settled down. We have had a lot more rain this morning but so far, so good today with no flooding.
Barnabus is coming along. He's still in the front Thumper's Room and enjoys the quiet and looking out the window. He is missing something and we hope to fill that void with love. He enjoys being held and petted.
Remember, the t-shirt sale continues till Friday. Just e-mail me and let me know how many and what size(s) you would like. You can send a check or send in a paypal. We'll take care of the rest! These are nice shirts with a really neat saying "I 'm just here to pet ALL the cats".
Tomorrow is our Flash Sale! This sale will help us with our operational costs which is always a need for FFRC. There's lots of great items--many that you haven't seen before. Come join the fun at 2:37--Mich and Vern will arrive!
We are having BOXES today at 1:00! Again, I'm so sorry I've gotten behind. Please know that the cats and I are very grateful for each and every box. These boxes truly are important to us! Just ask Zelda!
Little Desi is doing good. He loves all the kittens and is fitting right in. His wound is healing nicely. Kwan is also doing well. I suppose if someone saw him anew, they would wonder still what happened to his fur. But....each day is better. He sees himself as a handsome dude, which of course he is.
We have our dentals scheduled. On August 29, Mitz is scheduled. September 12 is for Dingy and Oliver. October 10 is Zap and Zest. October 31 is for Winston and Rosemary. I realize that Dingy is very very old but his teeth are very very bad. In the past, we could never look at his mouth. His heart and lungs are good so we need to do this dental to help him be healthier. Steve and I will, of course, cover Zap, Zest and Rosemary. FFRC will cover Mitz, Dingy, Oliver and Winston. Dentals are one of the best things to continue good health with cats.
We have thanks to give!
Fran D--donation in memory of Paddy Cakes
Destinee M--donation to help Catstock
Lucy & Benny--donation in memory of Paddy Cakes
Billie K--donation in memory of the Paddy Boys
Christopher S--donation to FFRC
Gusti--donation in memory of Paddy Cakes, for spay/neuter program
Schinn--donation in memory of Paddy Cakes
Mark S--donation in memory of Paddy Cakes & for Tshimba's care
Lynne W--donation to FFRC
Caitlin--donation in memory of Paddy Cake
Burgundy--donation in memory of a friend who passed suddenly
Love our Giggles Videos! Here's a new one. Derecho has been busy directing this. Please click on the like/thumbs up botton as it helps generate more $$ for FFRC! Enjoy this video--it's wonderful. https://youtu.be/w9tEhpIUO1c
We have a Steve-Update. He had an appointment with the surgeon yesterday. His next surgery is scheduled for 9/4. One of two things will happen and we won't know until surgery has begun. If the infection is still present, a second cement knee will be put in and he will do another 6 weeks of antibiotic infusions. If it looks like the infection is gone, he will get his "real fake" knee!! And a possibility of 2 weeks of antibiotic infusions. He will be in the hospital until 9/7. For now, he can walk without his walker but he must wear the full leg brace. So....forward we go!
What happens in 18 days? It's Catstock Time--September 8! It'll be a real groovy time, folks! Lots of peace, fun, food and friendship going around! We invite any and all to join us! The cool band Strawberry Hill will be here from 1:00 to 4:00. There will be lots of hippie-type people around. The food being planned is swell--you'll enjoy it! There will be things to do too. Plus, the cats and kitties will be expecting a visit from everyone. We'll eat around noon. Visit and enjoy the activities all afternoon. Then pizza is coming at 5:15--it's the bee's knees best! Following that is campfire time, complete with roasting marshmellows and enjoying pudgy pies. Peace, love and cats to everyone!
See you at BOXES at 1:00!
