This 1026 breaks down to 582 females and 444 males. We had 914 surgeries for 2017--this broke down to 542 spays and 372 neuters. We gained 112 for this year!
Yesterday was our FFRC surgery day. It was a short day but still kept us hopping busy.
Our girls that were spayed: Skittles, Singita and Agnes
Our boys that were neutered: Radar, Tyler, Huggins and Jacob
Their physicals were good. Tyler though will be taking a road trip to the vet's this week for blood work. Just want to make sure all is good. Just being cautious. You probably have heard of us talking about his juvenile cataracts. This has been confirmed by Dr. Daracy. We just want to check his blood work to make sure all else is good.
Lancelot was also checked by Dr. Darcy. She too feels he does not have CH but is a kitten with a severe middle ear infection. These are hard to get 100% control of. He was sedated, had both ears deeply flushed with saline and an antibiotic. He will be given an antibiotic medication to his ears twice daily for a couple weeks. We are so hoping we can help this sweet boy. OUr goal is for his ear (left) to heal completely and that he can walk with a straight head. Lancelot is in the back Thumper's Room yet for a little bit.
Dr. Darcy also checked Barin. His heart murmur remains the same as before---4/5 out of 6.
Many thanks to Gusti for providing drinks for our surgery day and to Joyce D for providing our lunch of pizza and bread sticks with dippings. Those drinks and lunch sure are appreciated!
We had BOXES on Friday. Wow--I'm amazed--boxes are still coming! We are so so grateful!
Barb E. from NC - 8 bright and beautiful Leggydews/Biggiedews. 12 homemade felt Cat Christmas Ornaments.
Kris M. - Purple long stick feather toy, large 2-in-one Kitty Cat Scratcher.
JBond - 7 in one Instant Pot for flash sale. 5 pair of different animal socks, 6 pair of Christmas Earrings for the volunteers, 3 decorated, small Christmas stockings for a fun raiser
Justme (our wonderful mod) - from Studio M, 2 planters with different designs, and a rubberized Welcome Mat with a floral design for a Fun-Raiser
Julie and David (UK) - beautiful Christmas Card of St. Paul's Cathedral with 3 chicky $5.
Tom and Donna E (Ohio) - donation for FFRC
Retta and Ziggy (Mi) - Christmas Card
Mr. Whiskers - (Spikers best friend) - box tops, Purina One weight circles, and 2 chickie $5
Sue M. - sponsorship for Marilyn
RoseSF6 and Rich - donation for Giving Tuesday.
Rita and Eddie - 5 beautiful pop out Christmas Cards.
We have a few adoptions to get caught up on!
Sierra---she was adopted on 12/1. She went with her new dad who had been waiting for her to be ready to go to her new home! Whenever he would visit, she would take a nap in his arms.
Gidget--was adopted on 12/6. She went into a home where she will join another cat. This family came with a glowing vet recommendation. I've already seen pictures and she looks so very happy!
Boaz--was adopted 12/6. He went into a home where there's another FFRC cat. Boaz knew what to do--he pulled his new mom and dad right into his cuteness by rubbing his head on them!
Cashew--was adopted on 12/7. Cashew went to an awesome home. His new mama is off work for a whole month so she can spend lots of time with him!
Czar--this couple came in looking at a different kitten but Czar knew how to tell them that he was the one--he promptly took a nap while laying on their laps! What a smart boy!
We have more thanks to give!
Michelle V from OH--donation to FFRC
Harm B from CA--donation to FFRC
Judith M from NH--donation to FFRC
Brenda R from VA--donation to FFRC
Eddie & RIta from UK--Christmas donation to FFRC
Tracy L--donation to FFC
Hallie G--donation to FFRC
Monday is our next and last Quickie Flash Sale for 2018! It starts at noon. There will be lots of awesome items that have been donated to FFC for Flash Sales, including more Christmas items! Please join us!
We have more adoptions coming up. Right now, we have Radar scheduled to leave Monday late morning. And then Skittles will leave Monday around 4:00. More adoptions too coming up, including Huggins and TIckles on Saturday--they will be adopted together!
And you may be saying......who is Huggins? Well, this sweet boy arrived 12/7. And he was neutered 12/8, yesterday. This kitten came in at only 3.12 but is about 6 months old. His birthday is 6/21/18. He arrived with fleas, very thin and extremely thirsty. WIthin 2 hours, he drank 4 bowls of water. He was found by someone who cared enough to make sure he was going to be taken care of--two ladies went together to assure he would be ok. Many thanks to them for caring. He would be considered a Snowshoe. He is a mix (which we like!), has the long hair, most feet/toes are white and has that siamese-ie pattern. Regardless, he's handsome, ever so sweet and deserves the name of Huggins. And as mentioned above, he is already on hold!
We also had BOXES on Weds. YOU are so appreciated!
Sean G - Pania flakes
J.Bond - 2 package of socks , cave bed, Cat in stars t-shirt, rainbow kitty hat, 3 X-Mas Pins, electronic keyboard, 4 kitty pumpkin cups , 8 - 6 inch dessert plates ,
Karen B - 2 boxes of temptations, case of Fancy Feast
Rhonda H - 4 boxes of Belvita snack bars. And a wonderful plaque--Friends are like snowflake
Santa Paws - 30 cans of Wellness food
Billy K - 6 large towels so pretty!
Jane B - 2 cases of 30 fancy feast
Annoymous - 2 cases of Nine Lives
Annoymous - (Blain Farms) - 8 Cases of 13oz canned food
Mr & Mrs Medic - 2 Cases of Fancy Feast
Dave & Stripey - 1 Bag of Party Mix, 3 pack of Mylar Balls, Donation for sponsorship for Magic, Walter, and Giovanna & Birthday Cards with a billion dollars all 3
Kerswill - Hot Pads, Pot Holders, and Gift Bags, Several reading books, post card book
Eddie & Rita M - Lindt Chocolates for Jacci. For a Flash Sale - Baby Blanket, Coffee Mug, Place Mat and Towel Set, Lobster Pencil case, Pens and Pencils, Magnets, Notebooks, Perfect cat book, the cats on Hudson roof, 2 sets of cat coasters, Christmas ornaments, Plaques, lil house candle holder
Plee--- Starbrite Horse Snacks, 3 boxes of broths
Kris M - Pillow Top Lounger Bed
Gail N/ Polar bear family - Rabbit freeze dried treats
Roger & Trudy S - Xmas card and donation
Diana A - Xmas card and 6 $5 chickie money
Sakura - Card and 2 $5 chickie money for Giovanna and Bruno
Elaine & Allen - Xmas card
Florence L - Xmas Card and $5 chickie money, and paw points
Carolyn C/CJcat - Xmas card
Bill & Linda H - Card and Donation
Jeanne S - Donation for Feliz Navidad Fund
Ted/Chiefted - Xmas Card
Linda & Tom C - Card and donation
Dennis G - Xmas Card
Mary OD- Card and Donation in the name of Marti for her birthday
Clark / Jessie and the rest of the Gang - Birthday Cards with $5 Chickie money for Magic, Walter walter walter and Giovanna
Tracy ( volunteer ) - Donation
Napoleon friend - Lots of Chief Tapes
Monique and her babies are doing super! They are so round! They still stick very close to mama but it won't be long until they start wandering about. Their eyes are so bright and shiny!
The Persian babies continue to eat well by themselves although they latch onto SIngita now and then still. They love their mama! We are hoping these kittens will be ready for the next FFRC January surgery date so they can get to their new homes!
All is good here. Kittens are ornery. The cats are ornery! Sometimes they are just blurs as they run by us! Have a wonderful Sunday.
