This past Friday night was our BINGO night at the Elks. Many thanks to the Elks for letting FFRC participate in this event. It was fun, saw a lot of great friends, volunteers came to help and we raised money! We just recently received a major tax bill--about $2,200. So many thanks to give--to those that helped collect the prizes for bingo wins, to those that baked items, to the volunteers that worked the entire evening. Big thanks to Becky M for organizing this event. While I was hoping to make $1,000 from the Bingo to cover half the tax bill, I was totally overwhelmed when we made.........$2,173. It was amazing. We had also done a 50/50, ticket pulls and various raffles during the evening. And then you know how our cam chatters do bump-ups at our cam fun-raisers? Well, our very own volunteers did a bump-up of their own. After all the pennies, dimes, quarters, dollar bills of $1's, $10's and $20's had been counted, our total came to $2,425.28. We got to laughing so hard, our sides ached! What an awesome, fun night. Plus, we can pay that bill! I am so grateful.
Our next event is today--we are participating in Shoney's Trunk or Treat from 2-6 pm. Our candy is ready for the kids, spiders and webs are ready too! If you're in Defiance, come join the fun!
We found a favorite toy for Dooey--the catnip Yeow banana. He'll roll, slobber, kick it will seek it out for fun. He's a handsome boy. And he's becoming braver--he's starting to come up to the Main Area now!
Our new girl, Jewel Elizabeth is watching the action from up high yet. But, she seems to be relaxing and enjoying the sights. She is also eating good. Hoping she will join us in the Main Area soon.
Penny Lane is also coming up more. You'll know her by her beautiful silky long fur and her tail end which is shaved. Her wound seems to be healing very nicely.
Gemma is very happy being in the Main Area--she's so pretty and very coordinated on 3 legs. So is Matisse. Nothing stops these two kittiens.
Desmond is a messy little boy! He loves his food and is half being syringe fed and half eating on his own. We've left him down now a couple times on the floor to stretch his legs. He's a happy baby.
Little Fio and Timax are adjusting very nicely being back at FFRC. Even though Fio's sight is limited, he is doing wonderful. Making friends as is Timax.
We've had a few adoptions!
10/24--Pansaroo and Kaze went to their homes together. We've already heard from the new family--"Kaze and Pansaroo are doing great. Kaze explored for about 10 minutes then was ready to play. Pansaroo took her time, envestigated every inch for about an hour, then wanted lots of attention. The kids did not want to leave them to go to school". Sounds like they are all happy!
10/26--Avianna was adopted. Such a pretty girl. She went into a home that had adopted Xena 4-5 years ago. She's going to be a happy girl to have her very own home. She's the second pf Lena's kittens to find a home.
`Who is the orneriest and fun teenager? Fern He's waiting for a home! Whoever ends up with this boy is going to have a super sweet kitten.
The cats have a new fun furniture type toy in the main area. Not sure how long it will last......but for now, they are enjoying it!
Just a thought--if you ever need help with website work......the best anywhere is our webmaster, Clay Stiles. His email is info@claystiles.com. Clay will always be special to me. At a very traumatic time in FFRC's history, our entire website and all internet connections was trying to be ruined by someone who wanted to bring FFRC down. At that time I did not know Clay. But he called during the turmoil and saved everything. Not only that, he built a new website for FFRC. He will always be a hero to me. Feel free to contact him. His job is website building and he's awesome at it!
November 2nd, our new little CH will be arriving. His name is Dickens and his foster dad, BIllypogo will be delivering him to FFRC. We've been waiting for him!
Our PawMart continues to be updated, thanks to VRS. She keeps our items in check--adds them when we have new things and deletes as things are sold. Thanks, Vaun! Check out our website at: fofrescue.org
I've been asked about future dates, so here you go.........Catathon will be June 21, 2020. Catstock Festival will be September 12, 2020. Dance Recital Concessions will be June 507, 2020. We are planning ahead!
Help us by sending us your Purina Dry Cat/Kitten food receipts! Also Purina Prescription receipts. You can copy and email or text Angie L or myself. If you need help, feel free to contact us!
Take care!
