We had sunshine yesterday and no rain! The yard is slowly drying up a bit. Temperatures are still a bit chilly in the mornings but the Covies, Porchies, Firecats and Barnies are sure loving the sun and warmth. Good news--since Russ did the excavating in the front yard, we have not flooded in the Purple Office. And all the rain we've had this spring has been a true test--but we passed!
We had an adoption on 6/1. Gidget was adopted. She had been returned and was only here a few days before she was adopted. I've already heard from her new family and all is well. She approves of her new home, loves to sleep on their bed, wraps herself around their legs in appreciation and is happy! The word is that they love her already!
We also had another adoption on 5/30. Our sweet Boaz went to his new home! His leg continues to heal. Dr. Darcy gave him an "ok" to be adopted. His new family has already sent a couple pictures and he sure looks happy. Such a great cat.
We took in another cat on 5/31. His name is Mr. McWiggles and appears to be a Balinese which is like a long hair siamese. His blue eyes are gorgeous. He arrived as a lost cat, no microchip and was turned over to FFRC in the hopes of finding him a loving home. His birthday is 4/2/18. He was a bit thin and has already gained a few ounces. Once he got into the Main Area, he acted like he's always been here. Very easy going boy.
Mint, another new arrival is doing great. She too acts like she's always been here. Such a nice young adult. It looks like her hair has been clipped on her back for some reason but it is growing in nicely.
Yesterday was our HumaneOhio day. A big day of spays/neuters as we sent up 49 cats--a big truckload! This broke down to 38 spays (wow!) and 11 neuters. Our total for 2019 is 527--298 females and 229 males. This time last year, we were at 468. Onward ho to our 2019 goal of 1,200 cat spays and neuters!
We sent 6 cats/kittens to HumaneOhio yesterday. Normally, I prefer to do all of our spays/neuters right here at FFRC, but we have a a heavy load of kittens already for our surgery day on 6/15, so we lightened the load a bit! We sent up Ashleigh, Atalia, Rosiland, Sadie, Mint and Kayala. All are doing fine and already been active and eating well.
We love our trivia nights on Tuesdays on the cam chat. It's been so popular, that we are adding to it! Here's the scoop:
Tuesdays--6 pm, the mods will take turn doing Trivia
Thursdays--6 pm, Purple will do a Mystery Game time--each week will be a different game. This coming week is called Songs. It's not trivia, it's different and will be fun!
Saturdays--6 pm, Purple will do regular Trivia
Come join the fun--it's a great way to interact with your chat friends!
Only 19 more days to Catathon! Today starts the Pre-Registration for this event. It's great if you can pre-register. It's not required but it shortens the phone time during the Catathon! Go to our website to register! It's simple--go to fofrescue.org Click on "Catathon 2019 is Here!" If you have any trouble, you can email me or ask a mod! You will also be able to view the many items that are involved in this Catathon. It's amazing! Keep checking though, as not all items are entered yet! Many thanks to our mods Vaun, SonJa and Mk, plus Jen C and Clay for making possible all this info on Catathon.
Catribution! It's our 4-fer catribution! A super wonderful happening for Catathon! We have a very special offer from an anonymous FFRC friend! It's called---"Everyone can help with Catathon"! No amount is too small from $1 ato $50. Your amount will be 4-fer'ed, meaning that whatever amount you make from $1 to $50 will be quadrupled. So, your $50 donation becomes $200! Your $1 donation becomes $4. Isn't that just amazable--it's 4fer-ed! If you send in a paypal or a check, please make a note that says for "catathon help" so I will know. This starts now and goes to the day before Catathon. These amounts will be added into the Catathon totals! All persons who donate to this 4-fer will have their name mentioned (unless you mark it's to be anonymous) on the day of Catathon, along with all donors! Many thanks to this Catathon Anonymous Friend!
We have thanks to give! We had BOXES yesterday!
Plee -- 2 boxes of Sheba broths
Janet and Susan from UK - Case of 24 fancy feast, case of Royal Canin baby food
Martin from UK -- card for memory of Mowgli - solar hummingbird lighted wind chime 💙
Anonymous Friend -- cat bed for outside cats
A Good Friend -- cat/red,white, blue t-shirt
Cait -- 12 rolls of 2" tape
Jody J -- 8 gallons of OdoBan
Krista J from Finland -- Stickers, napkins and pair of kitty gloves
Leo2cCA -- in memory of Mowgli and cat Ginny , 3 cases of fancy feast kitten
Bailey in the UK -- 2 large bags of Pania flakes, and box of broths
FFRC kitties -- in memory of Farrah & Mowglie - 2 fridge magnets and a key chain Mowgli , Farrah
Kathy in WV -- 2 treat Launchers, 6 kitty's with hats and bling bling magnets, white kitty lamp
Mark, Dee, & Katie M - 3 Cards , cat head shape scratcher bed , 2 boxes of Purina One kitten food, 6(12 pk) Fancy Feast kitten, 3 cases of 24 Fancy Feast kitten, 8 boxes of squeeze ups, 1 box of soups, 4 boxes of broths, 1 case of 40 Friskies, 2 cases of 32 Friskies, 3 cases of 24 Fancy Feast, 2 bags of Purina One Adult, 4 concoction Friskies, 3 large containers of Temptation snacks, 1 box Bone marrow treats for Janie, triangle kitty play scratcher, 2 crinkle tunnels, 3 18 pack assorted chips and stuff, 5 boxes of crackers, 5 boxes of Belvita snacks, 1 box of Oreo cookies,1 box Nutter Butters, cheese shaped bed for Ramsey for his birthday (he already loves it!), 2 Senses Roller Tracks
Connii & Elliot,Alexandria -- 2 pop up Playpens for kittens
From the Outside Cats -- Casio (CTK3500) Electronic Keyboard, Portable keyboard bench, Stereo headphones, universal sustain paddle, Keyboard stand Will be a fun-raiser item!
Sandra/Tears From A Dream -- 1 case 24 Nine Lives seafood & poultry,1 case 24 Nine Lives surf and turf
Dawn N -- 24 inch Mowgli Peace Pole --will be in garden today.
ENVELOPES
Phylis from Michigan, -- coupons
Pat & David, Deno/Ollie -- Donation (Ollie is doing good!)
Jeanne S -- Card and Donation for Feliz Navidad fund
Ellie & Daryl G -- Card and CATATHON donation in memory of Mowgli and Farrah
Julie & David from UK -- Card for Ramsey, 2 $5 Chickie money
We also need to catch up on these thank-yous!
DonnaB in GA--donation in honor of Coralie, Elsie and Spiker
Jakesmeowmy--donation for all the cats
Shannan W--donation for FFRC
Harm B--donation to FFRC
Denise G--donation in honor of Hatima
Harm B--donation to FFRC
Denise G--donation in honor of Hatima
Ivy C--donation to FFRC
Lorene B--donation to FFRC
Andreina F--donation to FFRC in celebration of the wedding of Lauren W and David G
Andreina F--donation to FFRC in celebration of the wedding of Lauren W and David G
Anne L--donation to FFRC, towards the spay and neuter program
MLS--donation to cover Mamma M's spay (mom to our Memorial Day kittens)
David & Christine andkittiess--donation for the care of the cats and kittens
A few of the kittens in the back Thumper's Room had gotten a little cold but they are all doing much better today! They have full round tummies and have been playing like crazy today! Yesterday, 2 of them went on hold--Marge and Mercury--brother and sister!
Jessie is doing wonderful. She continues to let us know (many times a day) when she wants a small meal! What an awesome 20 year old girl! Paw Paw has discovered the yumminess of can kitten food. Seems like it makes him act like a kitten too--he has a rather big spring to his step! He sure is enjoying himself.
Have a great Tuesday. It's popcorn day........or rather movie day!
