Saturday, May 18, 2019

Saturday, May 18, 2019

A big blog full of big thanks.  We've had 2 BOX times and our Fun-Raiser since last blog.  I'm a big believer in passing on my thanks.  It's important because you all make a huge difference to this rescue center.  You help us to keep on, keeping on. And I really truly believe that these cats are very aware that they have friends from all over the world.

Let's get caught up! Here is May 15th's BOXES:
Susan & Chris B with Kitties: Craig, Mara, Rory, Gizmo & Leo CATATHON: Kitty Card with Note
2 Kitty Stickers, English Goodies: Crisps - Roast Chicken, Smoked Cheddar, 5 bags crisps, 2 bag Gummies, Milky Bars, Cadbury Eggs, Sours, Cadbury & Lots of other Goodies

Ju-in-ji - CATATHON: Books: Obsidian Sun & Playing with Fire
KKris - CATATHON: Wall quilt cat kit Cat Stack
Mich & Vern CATATHON: Puzzle Michigan Vintage Kellogg Cereals, Dark Chocolate Fudge Sauce, 12 Jars American Spoon Relish, Preserves, Conserve, Grilling Sauce, Mustard, Sour Cherry Fruit, Maple Syrup. Pokie Dot Bubble Wrap, 3 NeedleCraft Kits, Pokie Dot Straws, Paw Print Straws, Pin Cushion, Patriotic Napkins, Pokie Dot Wrapping Tissue, Kitty ice cube tray, 3 kitty storage bowls w/lids, Kitty Spatula, Books: Better Made in Michigan, Strange & Unusual Shipwrecks on the Great Lakes, Waterproof Playing Cards

Michelle B/KittyKat55 - with Shalimar, Samari & Mellow - 33 Fancy Feast Collectors Ornaments  1985 - 2018, 2 Tree Toppers, Fancy Feast Crystal Bowls, Kitty Purse

Eric/LoveMyPetz & Carrie - CATATHON - 2 Baby Swaddle Bags, Girls Tights, Garden Gloves, Hello Kitty Ribbon, Bows, 10 Puzzles, 2 Barbies, Organizing Containers, 3 - Barbie Dream Tripping with clothes and accessories, Skipper, shoes, Tony Packo T-Shirt, 2 Frisbies, Books: Stitch n *itch, Find the Cat, Star Trek, Whats New Cupcake, 3 Discovery Kids Science Kits, Kids Lab & Kids Robot, Kitty & Dog Angels. Patriotic Bandana & Pillow, Christmas Bag, Books: Frozen, Star Wars Gift Set, Doggie Planter, 2 PawPrint Treat Jars, Flameless Candle Set, Knitted Cosy Home Kit, Star Wars B-Day Banner, 2 Travel Mugs, Calendar w/pen & holder, 2 Pony & 1 Piggy painting sets.

Susan & Chris B with Kitties: Craig, Mara, Rory, Gizmo & Leo - Roast Chicken 
KathyinWVa - Case of Fancy Feast Kitten
Diana D - Pretty Teal Rug
Mich & Vern -  Canned Chicken, Vols: 2 Bags Mini's 
Conii - CATATHON: 3' Peace Pole "I Dig the Earth"

Michelle B/KittyKat55 - with Shalimar, Samari & Mellow - Folders for Adoption
Brian C - In Memory of Baby Doll who was 22 and in honor of her sister Rascal also 22.  Donation for sponsorship of Elsie, Ramsay, Magic & Pania.  RedWings Beach Towel & Glass for Steve, 8 Tubs Lysol Wipes, Sponges, 2 Bottles Dial Soap, Magic Erasers, Box 40ct. 30 gal Trash Bags, Batteries, 3 Tubs Snackers, Bag of Purina One Adult & Kitten, Lots of Tuna and Chicken, 2 Boxes Sheba, 2 Boxes Squeeze-Ups, 4 boxes Delectables,  Variety of Kitty Toys,18 Pizza Combo Snacks, Tub of M&Ms, Box of Candy Bars, 2 boxes 50ct Lays Chips & Slim Jims


Eric/LoveMyPetz & Carrie -  Organizers, 2 Bags Starlight mints for Horses, Gifts for Jacci, Lynnette & Donna, 2 Boxes Swiss Miss K-Cups, Kitty & Dog Angels, 20 Cans Tuna, 80 K-Cups Coffee
Anony Friend-- 2 16lb Bags Purina One, Bunches of Sheba Beef Sticks
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And then....we had our Fun-Raiser/BOXES on Thursday.  First, we did BOXES:
Anony Friend - 12 cans Sardines
Barbara E - NC  6 Lovely Adoption Bags & a bag full of Kitty Sling Shot Toys

Sunnie J - WA Kitty Card with Note, Box Tops, Envelopes, Kitty Search and Find Toy, Note Cards w/envelopes, Variety of Greeting Cards, Noisy Kitty Bag Clip, Kitty Food Samples, Paw Print Photo Frame, Critter Shopping Bag, 4 2" rolls Packing Tape, Figurine Kitty looking into a goldfish bowl, , 2 kitty coin purses, Kitty Snackers, Biscotti for Catathon

Diane P - 4 Cosmic Catnip Carrots (Ramsay LOVED his) and 4 Cosmic Catnip Peppers
FFRC Kitties - 2 Cases 30ct Fancy Feast
KathyinWV - w/Note - Calming Kitty Pillow that purrs!

Sandy S - 6 Calming Collars, replacement sign for FFRC Caring Candle, 4 Cat Nappers, Rainbow Bridge Kitty Tile
Kris K - Huge bed for mom and babies

ENVELOPES
David H - PA  Sponsorship for his 'Gang' Kiera Coralie, Magic, Vern & Hensley
John & Suzanne C - FL  Donation
Sullivan Family - Donation in memory of Brooke Bosse

Clark, Jesse & The Rest Happy 2nd Birthday Card May 16th Ramsay  Chicken $5
Marie & Miranda Happy Birthdays to Camvie 17 May (6th), Marilyn 19 May (2nd), Ramsay 19 May (2nd) 4 Chicken $5

Kathy & Dennis & critters - WV - Happy Birthday Card Marilyn & Ramsay & 2 Chicken $5
Marie & Miranda-- Donation in memory of Farrah

Sunnie J - WA CATATHON: Disney: Mickey & Minnie Mouse, Stuffed Toys, M&M Socks, MInnie Mouse Surprise Book, Star Wars Book, Disney Princess Book, Hello Kitty Pez Dispenser, Minnie & Mickey Card Games

Gracie/heartandchains - CATATHON: Stuffed  Lady (from Lady & The Tramp), Disney Abu (Monkey from Disney's Aladdin), Card Game 
Mich & Vern CATATHON: Michigan Playing Cards, Michigan made from Native Copper nugget
Ju-in-ji - CATATHON: Book  - Crimes Against Magic

Derecho (with help from a secret friend) - Flowers for Jacci!  Soooo beautiful
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And then more excitement....the Fun-Raiser! 

A 18" Cat Necklace                 $160             Lgecko
B Kids Fun Times                          85              Plee
C FFRC Tote Bag full of stuff    310              Tweeti Tweet
D Air Fryer                                    280             Connie S
E Cat Quilt                                    175             Diane Kw
F1 Framed Photo                         115            Anony for Vols
F2 Framed Photo                          45              Fritzi3739
G Bago FFRC Signature Quilt     335            Patrick 
H Cultivator                                  200           Chelsea Data CA

That total came to: $1705
Bump ups Anony $1000 followed by more bumper uppers: Bella, Yvonne & Anony $300. 

Our super awesome Grand Total: $3100!!!!!  We can pay our medical supplier bills!   Many thanks to all that made this possible.

Consolation Gifts were given to: Donna Wom, Belltime, MissMic, KittyKatLady, Madisonpepper, Alan Cmo, Kris K, Kristom, Anony, Littleonemine & Napa
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And there's more thanks to be given:
Michelle & Mary--donation in loving memory of Joyful
Nicole O--donation for FFRC
Jones Shop--donation for FFRC
Ronnie and Marie--donation to FFRC, in memory of Farrah on her BD and to Derecho for his BD, use as needed
Ju-in-ji--donation to FFRC, for medical needs
Christopher S--donation to FFRC
Deborah S--donation for FFRC
Fran D--donation for Derecho's BD
KittyKattlady--donation for chickie $$ for Marilyn & Ramsay, for their BD's
Anne L--donation in honor of Farrah's BD
Lynne W--donation to FFRC
Judy & Phil--donation to FFRC
Pamela C--donation to FFRC
Margaret W, from cats Kitty & Murphy--donation to FFRC

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We had an awesome day yesterday.  Mars Iams encourages community service work!  In the morning, there were 28 people who came to work and then a different group of 25 came for the afternoon.  We are so so fortunate.  Originally, we planned on a day of putting a fresh coat of sealer on the gazebo and a fresh coat of paint on all of the FFRC sheds. But, it rained which made that impossible.  Our stone guy, Russ Steffel was wonderful in that he changed his schedule and delivered many loads of packing stone.  So, these wonderful people spread tons and tons of stone on many places that were needing a fresh layer.  Gotta keep visitors (and animal's) feets dry!  WE are so very grateful for all of this help.  What they did in one day would've taken us weeks to do. 

I've heard from a couple adult cats that have been adopted!  Debbnie is doing awesome and loves sleeping on the bed with her new mom!  And Victoria is providing alot of love and comfort to her new mom! Love adult adoptions!

Steve and I will be gone Monday -Weds.  This is our annual trip to Shipshewana for our anniversary.  Please know that during these few days I will not be on a computer so will not be able to answer emails, messages, etc.  However, if the mods need to get in touch, they know what to do! All is well cared for.  I am always so grateful for wonderful volunteers--they know their stuff here! 

We will have BOXES today at 1:00.  Hope to see you there!