Toronto was adopted on 7/5. Ting was adopted 7/6. And then Rosiland, Reata and Harmony were adopted together on 7/7. I've heard from several families lately and all are going great! That's what it's all about.....those awesome homes!
Toronto is now called Ramsay and is doing well. "He is a pure lover and straight up lap cat. He has won over everyone's heart including Mack's. (family's resident cat). Ting has settled in nicely too and has made friends with Ollie, his new brother.
Just a bit of explanation about our medical care for our kittens and cats that are here. We tell people that their adoption fee is only $100, although we have a minimum of $350 in each and every kitten and cat that is here. And that is at our reduced cost! Here's a breakdown of what we do for them:
They receive a vet physical, their spay or neuter, 2-3 distemper vaccines, bordetella vaccine, possibly 2 leukemia vaccines, multiple layers of different wormings, flea prevention each month, a bath, a capstar, two leukemia/FIV/heartworm tests, ear mite control and any other medical needs that require
attention.
And it's always important to remember the after-care of vet's role in your new pet's life! Those annual physicals are so important, even if a vaccine is not due yet. Physicals are the way to hopefully, find out about small problems before they become bigger problems.
We have thanks to give!
Marie C--donation to FFRC
Hallie G--donation to FFRC
DashaSL--donation in honor of Toasty's return
Katie, Rob and Max from UK--donation in honor of Jackson, King of the Wheel on his birthday
Jakesmeowmy--donation to help wherever the need is
Gusti--donation for snackers for August's birthday & drinks for volunteers
Yvonne vdk--donation for a Happy 4th!
Reschke Store--donation to FFRC
Shannan W--donation to FFRC
Harm B--donation for FFRC
BillieK--donation to help with all the new babies coming in, especially TInora and Watson
William M--donation to FFRC
Tracy L--donation to FFRC
Vaun--donation in honor of Toasty
Also:
Anonymous Friend--16 bounty papertowels, quick size!
Flymom--visitor--case of water, 2 Mr. Clean's, 1 Lysol Clean
Annie G & Debbie M--4 bags of 40# bags of litter
Judianlee--cat toys, biggydews for FFRC kitties, sticky notes, Fancy Feast, pkg of kittywipes
Heather--donation to help with the spay/neuter fund
We also had BOXES on Weds. Many thanks!
J & J in Pa == 2 Chickie $5 for Ramsey and buddies, several 4 link catnip toys, bag of mice catnip toys
Anonymous == 2 Containers of Friskies Party Mix snacks, 50 Coil Toys
Jani and Angus M/Jane9125 == 1 Case of 40 Friskies Canned food
Karen B == 4 Cases of Gatorade
Pat L / PLEE == 3 Cases of Fancy Feast Gravy Lovers
Oopsie PA == 2 Cases of Fancy Feast Kitten
Anonymous == 16 containers of Lysol Wipes
Beth/Eaglewatcher == 4 Cases of 40 Fancy Feast
Jackie J & Carl from UK == 6 Handmade cushions , T-shirt for Jacci, 2 fish toys, 12 Interactive Treat Balls for Adoption Bags , 10 Coin Purse for volunteers & mods
Dave & Stripey == 4 Containers of Lysol Wipes, 2 Cases of Ham Baby Food, Box of Royal Cain Mother & Baby, 2 Cases of Pro Plan Kitty, Modified Turbo Scratcher for CH kitties (have already seen Ramsay, Derecho and Vernon play with it. Pania too!)
Dawn N == kitten food
Barbara E == 6 beautiful Adoption Bags, 8 LeggyDews
Anonymous == 4 Cases of Fancy Feast Kitten, 4 Cases of Whiskas Perfectly Chicken, 6 Cases of Appetizers
Mary D & Randi == 2 Cases of Appetizers
Anonymous == 2 Cases of 3 Containers of Clorox Wipes
DarkCat == 3 Angel Ornament---love these!
Kris == Large Donut bed and so pretty!
Peggy/Leggygal == 2 Large Boxes of BiggieDews (40 ish ) Will see at a Flash Slae!
ENVELOPES
Clarke, Jessie and Rest of the Gang == Card & 3 chickie dollars for August, Jackson & Jersey
Clarke, Jessie and Rest of the Gang == Card and Chickie for Elsie
Clarke, Jessie and Rest of the Gang == Card and Chickie for Cutie
Renee B / Pa == Litter Box Tabs, Coupons
Reno == donation for FFRC
Maria & Miranda == card for Elsie and Cutie plus 2 Chickie dollars
Julie & David == Birthday card for Elsie, 1 Chickie dollar
Kay C & Gail G, boger, G == Card & Donation
Last winter, we spotted a long hair black/white cat, with a jingle bell collar on, that was eating near the Sunporch, with the Porchies. As soon as we spotted her, she took off. I have a wonderful neighbor, Deb, down the road a ways that also feeds the strays. She spays/neuters after trapping them. I let her know that we had another stray in the area. This cat went to her feeding station and Deb has worked for months to try and trap her. She finally got her in a trap a couple days ago and brought her here to be spayed. We've tested her, vaccinated her, got her up to date so far. Deb has named her Belle because she was able to be alerted to her appearance by the jingle bell. Belle is awaiting her spay day, a week from today. But.......it turns out that Belle was just a very scared stray. Somewhere in her past, she was treated with much kindness as she is ever so sweet. She's a leg rubber and ever so friendly. We will change her plans of being returned outside to finding her a wonderful indoor home!
We have several more kittens on hold! More adoptions coming up and we have some families scheduled to come in to look at the kittens.
The 15 kittens that are in the back Thumper's Room are doing great. Growing, friendly and very active. Won't be long until they join the front kittens for more romping time! Yaseen, the adult Himalayan has taken over some of their care and is a natural mama to them. She enjoys bathing them and napping with them. Paw Paw has also visited them! What a wonderful thing for these orphaned kittens!
I have some explaining to do. It's actually a happy/sad thing that happened. Remember I told you about Gracie Roo, the grey and white cat that liked being in the dog run/Bella's Place? Gracie Roo figured a way out of the kennel but we had spotted her a few times. She was an outside cat before coming here and so I wasn't too worried about her being out. And remember, I told you about Toasty, the grey and white Porchie, being missing for a month? And then our neighbor (not the same neighbor as above) called and said that a stray grey/white cat was on her porch. We went down to see if it was one of our cats. As soon as I saw this cat, I called him and he came right over. Was very happy. He looked so thin and rough and soooo dirty. I was ecstatic---Toasty had been found. We all celebrated. So, Toasty was back and Gracie Roo was close by, living her outdoor life. And then, Toasty was a bit growly. Toasty is not a growly cat. I was in the back Thumper's Room 2 days after we got him back when it hit me like a brick--that is NOT Toasty, that is Gracie Roo. Upon checking the bum, it was definitely Gracie Roo (a girl) and not Toasty (a boy). The weird thing is, we have compared head pictures and the faces are eerily and strangely so very much alike. The eye liner, the dip down on the left side, the upper right side, the pink nose, the white muzzle. I showed these pictures to people who knew the cats and it was very confusing as to their similarities. But....the bum doesn't lie--a girl is a girl and a boy is a boy. So, it's Gracie Roo that is back and Toasty is still missing. Very sad about Toasty but happy about Gracie Roo as she is an older cat. She's still resting and napping from her adventure. The kitty fence in Bella's Place has been fixed and should now not have any escapees. So, welcome back to GracieRoo and we will continue to look for Toasty.
All else is good here. Kittens are crazy active. Adults are happy. H ad some chickie snackers. They are alls taying cool, thanks to the air conditioner. The outside cats are doing great. Fans in the Cove, FIrehouse and even on the shelter house. Farm animals too are taking this heat and humidity in stride.
Have a wonderful week!
