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
Terry K--to FFRC
Marti W--for FFRC
Deborah P--for whatever the cats need
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.
