Manville--he was adopted 6/20. He went into a home with another big black cat who was looking for a friend! I have a feeling that Manville is going to be very happy!
Kayala--she was adopted 6/20. This adoption was going to happen next week but I asked if they would consider taking her earlier. They were able to change some plans and came and adopted her early! She has a sunporch that overlooks a large garden that is visited by critters! I've already heard from this family and all is happy!
Gracie O'Malley--was adopted 6/21. She went into a quiet home with a new mama. When this lady visited last week, Gracie seemed very interested in her.
Squidgie--wow--he wasn't here long. He went to the vets for an x-ray of bladder. All was well, a tech fell in love with him and he decided that was his new mama. A good home for him!
We have more adoptions this coming week too!
We need to also talk about the calico mama and her 2 kittens. Something I hadn't mentioned before--she actually had 3 kittens, 1 died before mama even came in. Things were going good the first few days of her arrival with the other 2 kittens. Had her tests--were negative. And then things went downhill. One of the little ones stopped nursing, became cold and passed. The second one, the following day, was following suit. And mama too was not well at that time. Everything about her said something was not right. Her leuk / fiv test was repeated and this time we had a positive. You may ask--why did it not show on the first test? She probably didn't have enough antibodies built up in her to show on the first test. But, by a few days, it did. This is why I always always do a second test on ALL the kittens and cats in 4 weeks after arrival. We have good faith in our test--it's one of the best, but if the antibodies aren't enough to show, it will come up with a negative. The majority of those that would truly be a positive, will show up within those 4 weeks. Is everything perfect about tests? Absolutely not. But, as Dr. P always told me---you do your very best in every aspect of this cat rescue and then you never have to second guess your actions. So, mama and her babies are now together in peace and comfort.
Maybe another point to make: Yes, we do call ourselves a no-kill. Maybe a better word for it is rarely. If a cat tests positive for FIV or Leukemia, we do euthanize. Most of our FIV or Leuk positives(and sometimes both) are very ill upon arrival, already showing the signs of having this disease. Euthanasia is a better choice than suffering. I've said this before......euthanasia actually means "a good death". If a cat or kitten arrives in severe condition, whether it be from an injury or illness, if it is in the process of dying, we do help them cross. And we do this with dignity, calmness and love. All are petted and kissed and made comfortable. These are extremely hard decisions to make but once made, I always feel a bit of peace, knowing in my heart that this particular cat or kitten is now not suffering. Sometimes life "out there" is so very cruel to cats. Some are hurt on purpose, some are so so sick, some have not been shown love--there's all sorts of hard things. But, I will guarantee, once they enter our doors, they are treated medically and shown much love. And if those hard decisions have to be made, I know with every part of me, that they have experienced something kind. I know some may not agree with me and that is ok. I have to do what I know is best in my being and heart, for each and every cat. And if ending a dying cat's life to bring it peace, then that is done. Tears are always shed for each one--it never is easy but .......if the heart feels right about it, then it's the right decision.
We had BOXES on Thursday. Please know that you are very appreciated.
Sean G - Beautiful Silver Necklace
Diana D - Long comfy Rug--Derecho approved
Sunnie J - Kitty Card with Note - 4 Wash Cloths, 2 Boxes Pens, Stickers, Stationery & Envelopes, Lots of Walkers Shortbread Cookies singles (yum!)
Eaglewatcher/Beth - Cutlery Pkts for Catathon
YvonneVDK - 48 Iams Kitten packets
Jane90125 - Box filled with Candy & Chips
Anony - 3-Lickable Cat Treats
Catherine S - Kitty Cot for a window
Anony - 12 Bottles of G2
TwoTabbysMom - For Hope bag of Miracle Nipples & syringe
MLS/Linda - 3 Books of Postage Stamps, Box Tops for Caren & Stamps for Donna, For Jessie 4 Boxes of Broths, 3-Boxes Whiskas Pkts, 3-Boxes Appetizers
Ann & James with Skippy & Rusty Canada - Kitty Card with Note, 2 pkgs Reeses, 2 Wall hangings
Jodyann87 - 10 Miracle Nipples (we've been using these more this year)
Plee - Snackers & Squeeze-Ups
K Kris -- Pretty Slumber Jack Snugglers, Comfy Cave for Coralie & Large Plaid bed
Annie & Debbie - 2 Cases Babyfood
Tammy W TX - 9 Hand Towels, 1 Wash Cloth & 3 Bath Towels, Calendar Book, 3 Alligator Clips, Bag of Binder Cips, Bag of Pens & Printer Ink Cartridges
Carri & Ken M - 24 Bottles ICE water, Pkg AA & AAA batteries, 3 Yeoooow Bananas, 2 Boxes Delectable Stew, Butterfly Toy Refill
Gail & John B - 2 Sleeves of 150ct Plates, 16 Cans Tuna, 12 Cans Chicken & 12 Cans Sardines
Sheri E - 2 1/2 Gallons Dial Soap & 24 Hand Towels
Conii with Elliot, Alessandra & Giovannah - Christmas in June! Christmas Card with a Note & Donation---Kitty Book, Blue Felted Cat Cave, Kitty head Felted Cave Bed, Fish Felted Cave Bed, 3 Bowl Scratchers, 3 Wand Feather Toys, 3 bags Pania Flakes, 4 Pretty Soft Kitty Blankies, Yeooooow Toys, 3 Leg Tunnel, Straight Tunnel, Mousies, Dougez Interactive Cat Toy, 3 Lg Kitty Pads, Lg Ceramic Food Bowl (a wonderful Christmas!!)
Sandy A - Case of Paper Towels & Case of Kleenex
LJ - ME Crate Pads 6 each of 6 Designs $15 each, 8 Pks Spring Toys
Clark Jesse & The Rest - Happy 5th Birthday Vern (14 June 2014) with Chicken $5
Julie & David - Happy 5th Birthday Vern with 2 Chicken $5
DonnaG-- Happy 7th Birthday Coralie (12 June 2012) with Chicken $5
Betty F - WI Donation
Jabberwock/Iowa Catlady Marie & The Magnificent 7, Singer, Payton, Robie, Jabberwocky, Phoenix, Zeba & Yoga with a Donation
Phil & Judy IN - Donation
David H- Donation for Coralie, Ramsay, Hensley & Magic
Teresa H - IN Donation
I'd like to say a big thanks to Mudjie who does the majority of being our Catetary. She's done a superb "job" of this--it's a hectic time of box recording but she does it! She's awesome and much appreciated.
Deb11111--Another thanks to give--a donation to FFRC, as a way of thank you!
Marti W--donation to FFRC
And an extra special donation from Kenzie who is 10 years old. She came and visited the kitties and cats. She said--"I love cats and it makes me happy thinking about what you guys do! I would like to give you something--a donation". I just loved this!
Well..............tomorrow is the big day we've been waiting for. After months of preparation, it's almost here. So many details involved but we're there! Bring it on...........Catathon!! It's one of my favorite days of the year! And my heart is always filled with thankfulness.
As you know, we have 7 rounds. It starts at 1:00. There will be ten minutes of explanation, so the first Round starts at 1:10. In between each round is a 5 minute break. We keep on time and go by FFRC time!
A couple points of info:
**All the kittens are safe--they will be in the back Thumper's Room. They will even have a couple kittysitters to make sure all is well and that their tummies are full and boxes are scooped!
**A few adult cats may be up during Catathon--that is a-ok!
**The sooner your paypal/check/money order is received after Catathon, the sooner your package/box will go out. Just keep in mind that there will be a whole lot of items going out--be patient! Lynnette is awesome at this shipping thing and she has her "mail team ready and willing" to help.
**For the winners: the amount that you got your item for includes the shipping........but, if you'd like to toss in a few extra dollars to help with shipping, we won't complain!
**At the end of Round 7--hang out with us! We have things to go over, thanks to give and that awesome wonderfully anticipated Grand Total!!
