We have worked hard on this property for many many years to keep all the cats spayed and neutered. So far this year, we know of 3 cats that have appeared. This is just heartbreaking for me. It's taken alot of work to be 100% spayed/neutered here and all it would take is one pregnant cat to have her babies here to make the population grow quickly. To just randomly drop off cats is totally irresponsible. Sometimes the cats leave, sometimes they get hit by a car, sometimes they are not country smart and get attacked by wild animals.
We have also taken back an FFRC cat. His name is Boaz--pronounced Boe-az. He originally arrived when he was 12 weeks old and was adopted on 12/6/18. He's just a big kitten in a big body--he's still technically a kitten, will be 1 years old in June. Everything is great with Boaz--he was just a bit too "kittish"/rambunctious for this family.
We have moved Citrine and Enola in the back Thumper's Room. They are both doing great and love the attention. In a couple days, maybe they will be ready to come up to the Main Area.
We had HumaneOhio yesterday. We sent up 45 cats and 1 dog. The dog was my grand-dog, a male. The 45 cats broke down to 22 males and 23 females. This now brings our grand 2019 total to 387 cats and 1 dog. The total breaks down to 211 females and 176 males. We have for 2018 at the same time, a total of 320. That means we are up 67 cats so far.
I've been asked about Farrah and what happened at the end of Boxes yesterday. She had started to vomit and looked like she was going to go down so she was taken to the front Thumper's Room. She immediately went down 3 different times, each time getting up again. The last time she stayed up. It's unknown whether this vomiting triggered something with her heart or not. But, she recovered quickly, respirations became normal again as did her heartrate. Today she is back to being Farrah.
On Monday starts our next Fun-Raiser! We have 8 items again--all really nice with some items being different than what we've done before! It ends on 4/25 at 9 am. BOXES will be that afternoon at 3:00 with the drawing immediately after that.
We had BOXES yesterday. Again, I am in awe of your generosity. And always thankful---always.
Kathy (Mod Justme and Barin) - 7 lb bag of Royal Canin Kitten Food for his month adoption time!
Mary S. (NC) - CATATHON - Knitting and Crocheting Basket: 24 Skeins of Yarn
Kris K - CATATHON - Gardening Basket: 3 Decorator Flower Pot Stakes; Multi-Colored Dragonflies. Pioneer Woman Basket: PW Electric Coffee Pot, PW Rolling Pin, PW Graduated Canisters with Clamp Lids.
Stacy P. and Maddie Kitty - Handmade Travelers Notebooks (lovely to save mementos of special occasions) ie. playbills, journalling, concert tickets. Various designs, 5 bags of 4.
Phyllis B. (kittiesmom) - CATATHON - Michigan Basket: 4 lb case of Dried Cherries, Michigan Oven Mitt, Michigan Key Chain/Ornament, Apple, Cherry,
Michigan Shaped Cookie Cutters. Movie Basket: 14 Movies.
Anonymous Friend - CATATHON - Patriotic and Veteran Basket: Eagle Fleece Throw Blanket, "I Am A Veteran Mug, American Flag Pillow Cover, "Our Flag.......Soldiers that Died Plaque, Defender of Freedom Plaque, Double Flag Eagle Statue. Nierbo 200" Projection 3D Screen, Projector Mount.
Bonita M. (JeezerMD) - CATATHON - Coffee and Tea Basket: Owl Spoon Rest, Black and Hot Cinnamon Spice Teas, Tea Steeper. Owl Note Cards, Owl Journal, and Owl White Board. Silver Elephant Necklace, Gold and Silver Elephant Necklace, Elephant Bracelet, 2 Kitty Pins.
Tasin - 4 cases of (12 each) Fancy Feast Chicken Kitten.
Janna (JBond) - CATATHON - Beach or Tea Basket items. 4 Ocean Coasters. Beach Basket: 3 tubes of Sunscreen, Sunscreen for Children, Large Nylony Beach Bag. Cat Basket: Kitty Watch. Spa Basket: Electric Nose Hair Trimmer.
Donna F. (Canada) - CATATHON - Star Wars Basket: Star Wars Fun Pack w/Stickers, Decals, Pens etc. Wrapping Basket: 4 Gift Wrap Bags. Boy Basket: Movie Maker Prop Kit. Cat Basket - Kitty Bookmark. Puzzle Basket: 3D Wooden Cat Puzzle.
Ros, Pablo, Lost, and PurpleCat - (3 Friends and a Mod) - CATATHON -Disney Princess Basket: Collection of 12 Disney Princess Dolls.
PJPanda and Sweet Baby - Nails and hooks to Use for her Homemade Lining for Alma's Alley.
Lorrie and Mike W. - CATATHON - Survival Kit Basket: Master Opener for Cans, Jars, and Bottles, Mini 4" Waffle Maker, EPA Approved Personal Water Filter, Emergency Weather Solar Crank Radio w/Flashlight.
Lori P. and Oscar (Iowa) - Sharing the food and personal items of their Best Friend, Petey. - 12 Food Packets, Plates, Bed, Bag of Toys, 4 Bags of Dried Food, and 1 case of Blue Wet Food.
Denise and Elizabeth (SC) - CATATHON - Cat Basket: Cat Blanket and Leopard Blanket. Barbie Basket: 4 Outfits and Accessories for Barbie, Barbie Doll and Ken Doll, Farm Barbie, Fashionista Barbie. Socks Basket: 2 Pair of Socks. Craft Basket: Button Clips, Note Board, Stickers, Paper. Book Basket: "Llama llama, misses Mama". Box Tops for Caryn, 5 - $1 Stamps, Book of Petco Coupons, Several Packets of Sheba Meat Sticks, 14 Folders for Adoption Bags, Packet of 2 Sponges, 12 Natural Balance Pouches.
Sheila H. (Oilsandsgirl - Mod) - and kitties Ella and Hobbes - CATATHON - Mod Science Basket: Science and Inventions Book, Crystal Growing Kit. Hello Kitty Basket: Toilet Paper, Tissues. Puzzle Basket - Cat Stax. Coffee and Tea Basket: "Kickin' Horses" Sign, Cat Basket - Coloring Book and Pens. Pacific Salmon, and 20 Air Fresheners for PawMart.
Catlvr14 (Gina) and friend Linda S. - CATATHON - Puzzle Basket - 10 Jigsaw Puzzles. Knitting and Crochet Basket: Knitting Needles, 6 Skeins of Yarn. Gina: 5 Crocheted Shawls (Mint, Natural, Carrot, Sky Blue, Light Damson. Pop Tabs, 4 Boxes of Bandaids.
Linda S.: 5 - 2 pack of Crocheted Hotpads, Large beautiful Afghan.
And we have more thanks to give:
Diana DF--a beautiful soft pink rug!
Deborah S--donation to FFRC
Christopher S--donation to FFRC
Christopher S--donation to FFRC
Suzie H, vol--donation to FFRC, in honor of Marilyn
Loretta B--donation to FFRC
Lynne W--donation to FFRC
Pamela C--donation to FFRC
Jones Shop--donation for FFRC
Here's our giggle! FFRC Captures and Captions Giggles Scene #39. Production by FFRC Captures and Captions, Directed by Derecho. Special thanks for sonJamac for her silly kitty speak This is an official video of ©Friends of Felines Rescue Center, Defiance, Ohio 2018. Please click the like/thumbs up button on youtube as it helps generate more $ for FFRChttps://youtu.be/WBtFZu_Rl10
We've heard from the family that adopted Desi. He is now called Oliver. "He is fully adjusted to our household now. He is so loving and frequently cuddles with me when I am sitting in my chair. Oliver and Baron (Kubu) have finally remembered one another. They have been wrestling around and both absolutely love to play. Oliver loves the automatic laser that I have. Both Baron and Oliver are doing great! They absolutely love to look out the window and lay on my desk." All is well with our 2 FFRC boys!
We've also heard from the family that adopted Koda. "Our handsome Charlie/Koda has been with us now for over 2 years! He will have his 3rd birthday on 5/4 and we love him so very much." Sounds like things are good in Koda's world!
Take care all and have a great evening.
