Thursday, April 11, 2019

Thursday, April 11, 2019 & Catathon Update

Another adoption!  Jaba was adopted.....actually by the family that really owned her.  And she's already spayed!  She's back home and all is good.

Citrine is coming out of her pen more and more.  We leave her condo pen open with a Kuranda Tower in front of it. She roams in and out thru out the day.She's in the front Thumper's Room.  We're hoping soon she will be ready to come up front! 

Oliver Taylor Blackwell's sutures are now out.  I believe instead of losing a leg, he gained wings.  That boy can fly! And he's so agile and smooth.  What a really nice kitten!

We have been busy outside getting things set for Spring. Happy day--the windchimes are hanging up again and look so pretty!  The blue table and chairs are at the entrance door--waiting now for visitors and volunteers to sit and chat. The red heat lamps are unplugged but ready for next winter. The shelter house is beginning to be set for the warm weather too.  Love this time of year!

Farrah is doing good.  I can tell she's a bit more quiet this week. Her body is probably adjusting to her new med program. Her respirations/color/heart rate are all good.  There is no doubt she is a survivor and a fighter. And she knows she is so well loved by all of us. 

Our Quickie Flash Sale on Tuesday was wonderful. It made $547 for FFRC. And the neat thing about this is, our one flea prevention bill is almost exactly that amount!  Many thanks for making this payment!  Big thanks too to everyone who donated those items, those that bought the items and to Lynnette and Marcia.

I've heard from quite a few of the Abel Inkies. Sounds like all are doing great and have adjusted to their new homes very quickly. Best news is that they are all feeling good! 

We had BOXES yesterday. 
JBond - CATATHON - Cat Basket:  Double layer cheese shaped scratcher,  Spa Basket: Electric Aroma Mist Diffuser, Grey/White Long Fleece Bathwear Robe,; Camping Basket:  Military Camping Shovel w/Cover, Nuwa Float  Bluetooth Wireless Speaker, Water Proof Stereo;18 piece Stainless Steel BBQ Grilling Tool Set w/Case.

Don and Sandy - CATATHON - 2 packs of Slim Jims for volunteers!
Yvonne VDK - 2 Cases of Classic Broths, 1 Case of Purrfectly Chicken.

Anonymous - FunRaiser - 6th Generation IPad 128 gigs!!

Anonymous - CATATHON - Dog Basket:  4 Ultra Chuck it Balls Fetch Game,  2 Boxes of 270 each Potty Bags, 2 Stainless Steel Pet Bowls, Snuggly Sleeper Orthopedic Memory Foam Bed. (1) Stealth Emergency
Survival Kit (including) First Aid Kit, Water Purification Kit, Emergency Food, Hygiene Kit, Leash, Body Warmer, Potty Bags, Toys.

Michelle V. - 2 Cases of Gravy Lovers, 3 (4 packs) of Tuna, 1 Case of Gerber
Baby Food Chicken, CATATHON - Coffee and Tea Basket:  2 Cat Trivets, 
"I just want to drink tea and pat my cat sign.

Kris K. - CATATHON - Camping/Hiking/Picnic Baskets:  2 Tack Light Flash/
Spotlights good for 100K hours,  3 Insulated Bags (red, white and yellow flowered), 2 (3 piece) Cutting Board w/Knife Sets (1 green, 1 red),  Pioneer Woman (PW) Basket: 2 PW Cooking Crocks, 2 Set of 2 Square Container with Steam Release Lid, 1 PW (5 piece) Graduated Bowls, 3 PW 18 oz. Tumblers, 100 K-cups Morning Blend, 5 Qt. Blue Diamond Elite Stock Pot, PW Decorative Pillow, PW Toaster, PW Crock Pot/Slow Cooker, PW Coffee Stand Station, Patriotic Basket: 1 Spiral Flag Lawn Decoration, 4 Coasters

Sunny J. - CATATHON - Mickey Mouse Basket: 2 Mickey Mouse Hats, Coffee and Tea Basket:  2 (2 packs) of Kitty Tea Towels, 1 Large Easter Bowl/Cup, 1 Large Birthday Bowl Cup,  2 bags of Ghiardelli Chocolates for Vols, and a pack of Postie Notes.

Bailey (Kitty from UK) - CATATHON - Spa Basket: Life Around 2 Angels 12 pack of Bath Bombs.  4 Cases of FF Broth.

Mr. and Mrs. Medic - 2 (24) Cases of Fancy Feast; 1 Seafood, 1 Gravy Lovers.

Stephanie (Lollimop) - 2 Cases of Fancy Feast Kitten, 1 Case of Fancy Feast Poultry, 1 Case of Fancy Feast Seafood.
Debbie and Annie: 67" Multi Level Cat Furniture

Envelopes:
Sakura - Birthday card for PawPaw with a chickie $5.

And we have more thanks to give:
Jones Shop--donation to FFRC
Kelly I--donation to FFRC
James R--donation for FFRC
Charlotte T--donation for FFRC
Jane M from UK--donation to help with Farrah's medical needs
Davszy--donation to help with Farrah's meds
Yarnlover--in honor of Farrah, donation for Feliz Navidad Fund
Debbie M--donation in honor of Debbnie
Annie G--donation in honor of Debbnie
Annette20--donation to help with Farrah and Mowgli's meds
Craig, Marianne and Daria--snacks for vols.  Towels/wash clothes in memory of Jennie M. Donation in memory of Louis M.  And a special thanks to Daria for the beautiful pictures she made for me!

Wow--only 73 days left until Catathon Day!  TIme is flying!  The Catathon is our main fun-raiser of the year.  And it's alot of fun too. Our goals are being set!  I am so beholden to everyone that is helping us build our baskets and the other items.  We sincerely could not do this without you.  The cats and all of us at FFRC are grateful.  I was asked yesterday about an update of the list, so here goes:

Catathon 2019   newly adjusted this week!
Suggestions for baskets--These are just suggestions. 
Last two years, we’ve had:
Baskets 39-42
Big Ticket Items   20-21     
Fun-Raiser  Items—10-11   
Big Big Ticket Items---3-4      
Round 5—18-19 items

2019 BASKETS---
BoBo Wraps    done
Picnic Basket   done
Artsie Artbox    done
Socks    2/3 full
Ferole Fotos     coming (from Ferole)
Veteran/Patriotic    1/2 full
For The Cat    done
For The Dog    done
Puzzles    ½ full
Spa/Relaxation    3/4 full
Camping   1/2 full
Backpacking      done
Laurel Burch #1     donel
Laurel Burch #2    ¾ way        
Knitting/Crocheting/Crafts   1/2 full
Hello Kitty     7/8  full
Survival Kit, Food and Accessories  ½ full
Gardening is Great    1/2 full
Christmas   ½ full
Wrap It, Paper & Bows and Much More!    Done
Baby boy  Done
Baby girl    Done
Purrrses Just Fur You    Coming
For the Love of Books!     1/2 full
Pollinators (Birds, Bees, Butterflies)  ½ full
Tea / Coffee Time   Done
Star Wars   Done
Star Trek    4/5 full
20th FFRC Anniversary    Jodi doing
Jacci’s surprise Basket!   Surprise, surprise!
Canning    Done
Phenomenal Gems   coming
Fordite Beauty   coming
Magnificent Michigan   need help!
Girl Fun    Done
Boy Fun    Done
Tony Paco!    Coming         
Mickey Mouse   ¾ full
Minnie Mouse   full
Games Galore     3/4 full
Disney Princess     ¼  full                          
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Round 5   2019
Crazy Alphabet Bag
Cat Furniture multi level activity tree, cat condo, tower & ladder
Hamilton Beach Bowl Scraper Food Processor
Bl/Wh Bean Bag Cat chair
Bestek Cordless Stick/Handheld Vacuum
Original Magic Bullet, 11 piece
Mary Frances Beaded Kitty Coin Purse
Cat Care Bag
Society 6 Kitten Throw Blanket  51 x 60 
Necklace, Star K Kissing Love Dolphins Pendant 8mm heart-shape simulated ruby
Necklace, 18” sterling silver Marcasite Cat Couple
Necklace, 18” Sevilla silver Multigem Cat Pendant
Necklace, Technibond Gold, diamond-accented cat pendant, 18” chain
Necklace, 18” chain, I love you to the moon and back, Womens  Sterling Silver Pendant, by Footnotes
Ironing Center with Fabric Wicker Baskets on rollers
Laguiole by Flying Colors Classic style 8 piece steak knife
Wise All-in-One Auto Kit—Be Wise, Be Ready
BBQ 18 piece tool set, stainless steel with alum. case
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Big Ticket Items  2019
Peace poles
Kuranda Tower
Books by Gwen Cooper/1 is autographed
Afghan, crocheted, purple/white 80 x 60
Bunn NHS Bremer with pour-o-matic drip-free, 10-cup carafe
Instant Pot 6 qt. Duo Plus 60
Lamb Rocker—Olive & Cocoa
Cat Furniture—67” multi-level big cat tree, scratcher slope & posts, perches & Condo, activity center   Feandrea Songmics
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Big Big Ticket Items  OR Catathon Fun-Raiser    2019
Canon EOS Rebel T6 (W) with lots of accessories
TWO Harlequin Cat pictures/framed---2 winners!
Kitchen Aid, Artisan Design 5 qt. tilt-head stand mixer
The Amish Country Store Basket
Weird “Mod” Science Collection
Samsung Smart TV, Curved 55”, 4K UHD 8 series LED
Derecho Book—FR
FFRC’s CH Book—FR
iPad (6th generation) 128 gb, wifi, gold
Insta-Pot, 6 qt. programmable pressure cooker, Breezy Blossom design
Kitchen Basket
Pioneer Woman Items

If things still come in on those that are marked full, that is just fine!  As things come in, we start sorting them into categories, whether it’s a Basket, Big Ticket item, Big Big ticket item or a  Fun-Raiser items.  As time goes on, this list will constantly be adjusted.

Many thanks!  And wishing you all a really nice day!