Wow--another storm went thru this morning. I am so very thankful for our Jena Radar! The generator turned on this morning while it was still dark. We just all pause because it's pitch black here inside the center. I always tell everyone to count to 7 and by then, the generator kicks in. Our property, as are other people's yards and the farm fields are very very wet. The river, across the road, is high, muddy and fast flowing. Will be fuller as the day goes by. But, no worries....we will not flood here.
Steve and I had a good time on our mini-vacation. Nice to get refreshed and ready to go again. We had rain there also but there's so much to do at Shipshewana, that you can be inside and outside, depending on the weather.
31 days left to Catathon! SonJa and MK are busily making detailed list of all the items! Jen will be here soon to start taking pictures of each item. These will go up on our website at fofrescue.org the first part of June. That way, you'll have a good idea of what is what! 31 days will go super fast. Won't be long until you'll also start seeing the pre-registration on the website too! We are working daily on lots of details.
It won't be long until the Reservoir Kittens will be up front. That wonderful mama, Kayala is just the best. She is caring for all the kittens--being a mama to all the litters in the back Thumper's Room. Such patience! Pandora and Pansaroo, the two smallest are doing great. They are still being bottle fed but they are with all of the kitties during the day--learning good kitty things from the others. A few of the Farrah Five are starting to eat a bit by themselves.
We have a few cats on hold. Ashleigh and Atalia will be adopted together after they are spayed. Boaz will go to his new home towards the end of the month. Monroe will also be adopted next weekend. And a few of the itty kittens are on hold but it'll be a bit for them--they have to grow and be spayed or neutered.
We have thanks to give! And we for sure are a thankful bunch!
Kris M -- donation in memory of precious Mowgli.
Hans Z from France/Germany--donation in memory of Mowgli and what she stood for.
BIllie K--donation to help feed all the babies in the back Thumper's Room
Lu-Little & Benny from UK--donation in memory of sweet Mowgli
Brooke H--donation to FFRC
Marti W--donation to FFRC
Cynthia W--donation from her sister Gayle B who enjoys the kittycam
PJD--donation in memory of Mowgli
William K--donation in memory of Mowgli
Bonita M--donation in memory of Mowgli and Farrrah, 2 beloved kitties
Billi K--donation in memory of sweet Mowgli
Burgundy--donation in memory of beloved Mowgli, can use for meds
Michelle & Mary--donation in memory of beautiful Mowgli
Michelle V--donation to FFRC
Marie & Ronnie--donation in honor of SonJa and her safe arrival and in memory of Mowgli
Mowgli has made such an impact on so many. She truly is so missed. The counter is empty without her. And still......my shoulders seem lost without Farrah. And I still see those sweet Paddy boys lounging around. And so many others. It's wonderful that we have the ability to have memories. They keep those that we loved close to our hearts and warm us up with a good feeling.
I've heard from Oliver Taylor Blackwell's family--he is doing super fine! Happy cat! Right before we left, I also had a message from the new family of Toulouse. She has settled right into her new home very easily and seems to be peaceful!
All is good here. Cats are healthy. Kittens are growing. I'm thankful for this rescue center and that we have our FFRCNation that is so giving--helps relieve alot of anxiety about running this place smoothly and efficiently. Thank you and have a wonderful day!
