Thursday, April 25, 2019

Thursday, April 25, 2019 & Catathon update

Farrah--many of you already know that our dear, sweet Farrah has passed.  She had arrived here 6/27/09 at the age of 7 weeks.  The lady who found her in the woods named her Farrah. Her name means beauty, which was certainly true.  Farrah went thru a time in 2009 and 2010 of seizures where we kept trying to get them under control.  We hit a good treatment for them and she rarely had a breakthru. During this time, she was made a Resident. Her birthday was 5/16/09, so she was almost 10 years old. 

Just recently, we discovered she had cardiomyopathy and CHF.  We had her under treatment but in her last 4 days, she had 3 episodes. The last one she did not survive. This loss has been very difficult. In having her under treatment, our hope was to have her for a long time yet. She passed peacefully and was told she was loved (which she knew that with her whole heart). 

That evening our Kayala decided to give birth. She started at 8:15 ish pm. She soon delivered 5 kittens.  She had 4 girls and 1 boy. Their birth weights were good--3 and 4 ounces.  So so little!  Here are their names:
Fern--male, buff and white
Airabelle--female, black/gold/white calico
Reata--female, gold tiger
Amber--female, grey/cream/white calico
Harmony--female, dark tiger/white

If you take the first letters of all those kittens, it spells a very special name.  Want to look first?  It spells FARAH.  These names are from the Name a Cat list and picked carefully to honor our Farrah.  They are now known as the Farrah litter.  Mama Kayala is pleased too. 

Oh those two kittens --I don't believe we've introduced them yet.  Two babies, 6 weeks old was brought to FFRC.  Their birthday is 3/08/19.  Where they were born at, they simply did not  want the kittens.  We also found a home for the mama and she has already been spayed this week.  The kittens are:
Atalia--female, torti/tiger
Ashleigh--female, grey tiger  (these are Name a Cat names)
These kittens protested being in their condo pen.  Then they protested being on the floor of the back Thumper's Room.  They were then brought up to the Main Area for a "short visit" supposedly.  Well, they never went back!  They now hang out with the older 5 kittens. And they are silly, crazy and playing machines. Both love to be held and talked to. Two little sweeties! 

We had BOXES yesterday.  It's hard to express my deep felt thanks for such awesome support.  A thousand thank yous to you all.
Dawn N - 200 Squeeze-Ups & a Frisco 62" cat tree for Catathon
Melanie Z - Box full of Chips, Crackers & Cookies for the Vols
Janine/Penniesmum & Randy P - Donation in Memory of her moms kitty Lucy, Cat nip toys for Adoption Bags, 16 Squeeze-Ups & Fur Ball Relief Snackers

Nisa E - Day Visitor Large Bag of Cat Food
Ann, Kevin & Bailey B - UK  3 boxes Little Soups, Dental Sanckers
Contessa - Case of Sheba for Mowgli

Donna R TX - Made by Donna 4 season Angels very nice, Cross Stitch Garfield, also a White Cat Figurine
Kristin R -  Photo of her kitty Maizy - 4 pkts Fancy Feast Filets, 2 bags Temptation Snackers, 4 cans Fancy Feast, 2 Boxes Revolution, 
JBond - FLASH SALE: Hello Kitty Plush mini Back Pack, Kitty Quilt, Paw Print Dog Throw, Resin Hanging Kitties in Tires, Hummingbird Mat, Tulip & Kitty lighted canvas, Hummingbird Music Box for Donna, 3 cases Baby Food, 3 Boxes 48ct Sheba

Joey3100 - 10 cases Baby Food
Anony - 2 cases Baby Food
Carri M - Lots of Vol Snackers Chips, Cookies & Crackers

Laura P - 1000 6" foam Plates
Lurker Friend - Card w/Note, Kitty Snackers, 3 Bags Jelly Beans, To use as you will: 4 Hot Wheels Cars, 15 Chalk Holders, Desk Set
Anony Friend - 36 WeRuVa pkts, 12 Tiki Cat Pkts, 2 16lb Bags Purina One

Paula N MD - Easter Card with Chicken $5 for Ramsay
Joan B & Zander - 18 cans of Tuna, Large Bottle of Dawn Soap
MistyKitty - 42 bags of Snacks for Vols, 48 Cans Friskies, Gallon of Dawn Soap, 

Janine/Penniesmum & Randy P CATATHON: Bag of Handmade Cat Nip Toys for the Laurel Burch Basket

JBond - CATATHON: Jobes Plant Food, Jobes Garden Lime, Travel Bottle, Bathtub Caddy Tray, Hemp Oil for Dogs with Diffuser, Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons & Cups, Childs Chefs Set, Pop-Up Beach Tent, Sonicare toothbrush, Burts Bees 4 pc. Hand Care Kit, Humming bird: Lighted Ball, Lighted Plate, Garden Patio Table, Metal Butterfly Wall Decor, Patriotic Kitties Window Cling, Patriotic Kitty Rug, Christmas 2 Tier Tray, Holiday Motion Sensor Kitty

Kristin R - CATATHON: 2 Laurel Burch Bags, Kitty Puzzle, Kitty Story Book w/Plush Kitty
Carri & Ken M - CATATHON: Michigan Blueberry & Cherry Preserves 
Mike and Lorri W CATATHON: Pioneer Woman 13 pc. Cuttlery Set with holding Block, 27' Digging Shovel

Carri M Laura P - CATATHON: Star Wars Coloring Book, 3 Puzzle Books, Yummy Nummy  Kids Kitchen Kits for Smores & Marshmallows
Sandy A - CATATHON: Game - You'll Never Guess Or Will You?, First Aid Kit for Dogs
Mistykitty & Joe - Dog & Cat Toys & handmade Soaps

Hide Away Kennels - CA  Kitty Card Kisses for Elsie, Magic & Coralie and 17 whiskers!

We also wonderful donations in memory of our Farrah: DebbieDear, Shirley P, Lu-little, Annette20, Kittiesmom, Timodut, Fran D, Yvonnevdk, Lynda S, Billiek, Anne L, Purrmich, Dewitty, Insun S, Gail & Fred W, Diane B and Michelle V.                     We will use her donations to go towards our Feliz Navidad Fund to help future cats with medical problems. 

We also had donations for Mowgli: SchleeNC, Michelle & Mary, William K, Gusti, JustMe, Dkweiler, Yvonne vdk.               This will go towards his vet bill, baby food (easier for her to eat) and her special tube feeding cans.

We also had donations from:
Peggy S--for medical needs
Jones Shop--for FFRC
Terry K--to FFRC
Marti W--for FFRC
Deborah P--for whatever the cats need
Lori U--for FFRC
Kanet K--for FFRC, in honor of Mowgli, the Farah babies & all the kitties
Sean G--two chickie dollars
Padgett Tribe--for FFRC
Kelly L--for FFRC

Great news!  We also received $20.56 from Best Friends who does the ResQwalk!  Those miles that you've been jogging, biking, walking--it helps FFRC!  If you haven't done it yet, check it out!  Put the app ResQwalk on your smart phone and help FFRC!

We've been working hard on Catathon.  We have some things figured out!  And the response has been so so terrific that almost all of the needs are met.  I'll post our latest update on the Catathon categories.  It's just amazing--we have never ever been so far ahead of the game! Please know that if you are still sending anything for Catathon, it WILL be used for Catathon, even if that basket is marked Done....... OR if it doesn't matter and you give us permission, we can use in future fun-raisers too!  OR the store.  OR for Flash Sales.  OR........all kinds of ways to help FFRC!  Just let us know!!  

Here it is--the latest update, hot off the press! 
Catathon 2019   newly adjusted today!

Baskets
BoBo Wraps    done
Picnic Basket   done
Artsie Artbox    done
Socks    done
Ferole Fotos     coming (from Ferole)
Veteran/Patriotic    done
Cat Kaboom!   done
For The Dog    done
Puzzles    done
Spa/Relaxation    done
Camping   done
Backpacking      done
Laurel Burch #1     done
Laurel Burch #2    ¾ way        
Knitting/Crocheting    3/4 full
Hello Kitty     done
Survival Kit, Food and Accessories  Done
Christmas   done
Wrap It, Paper & Bows and Much More!    Done
Baby boy  Done
Baby girl    Done
Paris Collection of Purrrses Just Fur You    done
For the Love of Books!     ¾ full
Pollinators (Birds, Bees, Butterflies)  done
Tea Time    Done
Coffee Bonanza   Done
Star Wars   Done
Star Trek    Done
20th FFRC Anniversary    done
Canning    Done
Phenomenal Gems   coming
Fordite Beauty   coming
Magnificent Michigan   done
Girl Fun    Done
Boy Fun    Done
Tony Paco!    Coming         
Mickey Mouse   ¾ full
Minnie Mouse   Done
Games Galore     Done
Disney Princess & Barbies    Done  
Movies      Done
Beach It!      done
Baking & Cupcaking       Done
Crafty Crafts  done                       44
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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 
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   
Oster Toaster Oven, 4 slice, dual dial controls
For the Cat
Elegant Purses—3 sets of 2
Spa and Relaxation II
Cruisinart electric fondue set, 3 qt.   
               
Big Ticket Items  2019       
Peace poles   8 foot, 4 foot
Kuranda Tower  7 level
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” mult-level big cat tree, scratcher slope & posts, perches & Condo, activity center   Feandrea Songmics
Shark Flex Corded Ultra light, duo-clean carpet/hard floor vacuum
Elama Butterfly Garden 16-piece Blue Stoneware Set with butterflies, dinner plate, salad plate, mug & bowl
Collectible Barbies
Home Theatre Projector/screen/mount             
Gardening is Great
Amish Country Food Plus                               
                   
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Big Big Ticket Items       
Canon EOS Rebel T6 (W) with lots of accessories
Weird “Mod” Science Collection
Kitchen Galore
Pioneer Woman Deluxe                                  


Catathon Fun-Raiser     
TWO Harlequin Cat pictures/framed---2 winners!
Kitchen Aid, Artisan Design 5 qt. tilt-head stand mixer
The Amish Country Store Basket
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
Pioneer Woman II
Weber Grill & accessories             

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.