One of the best things that has happened is that little Jeremiah James was born--the son of my granddaughter Ashlyn and her husband Josh. He was born 10/10/19 at 10:19 am!
We've had two adoptions already this week!
On 10/14/19, Echo was adopted. This is another extra sweet kitten. She picked her new owner and even fell asleep in her arms while we were going over her health papers!
On 10/15/19, Jay Money was adopted. Thanks to Vaun for helping with his transport to his new home. He is now with his two real sisters!
On the first Saturday we were gone, Esteem and Dadou were adopted together. Thanks to Connie D for helping with this adoption! We had recognized these two adoptions right before we left!
On 10/11, we had a HumaneOhio transport! One of our favorite things! 31 cats were sent to HumaneOhio. That broke down to 18 females and 13 males. Our total so far for 2019 is now at 927 cats. A year ago, we were at 868.
FFRC is planning our first BINGO NIGHT! Friends of Felines Rescue Center is excited to invite you to a fun night of Bingo. Proceeds go to FFRC. Date: Friday evening October 25th 7:30-9:30pm at the Defiance Elks Club #147... 1760 Jefferson Ave. ( State Route 66 south) Bingo is open to the public. You can buy food and drink there if you wish. We have some awesome prizes! Hope to see you there!
Dates coming up:
October 20-23--Fun-Raiser!! Ends on the 23rd at 9:00 am
October 23--2:00 BOXES, fun-raiser
October 21--HumaneOhio
October 21--Board meeting at FFRC
October 25--Bingo Night! (see above)
November 4--HumaneOhio
November 9--spay/neuter day at FFRC
Check it out-----2019 FFRC Adoptions Part 3
Kitties adopted from FFRC during the months of July, August and September 2019. Please click the like/thumbs up button on YouTube as it helps generate more $ for FFRC https://youtu.be/ozLAY7pz8gs Many thanks to KathyK for this video!
We have taken on 3 new kittens this week.
Chardonnay--black/white, 10 weeks, birthday is 8/2/19. She was found on a road by a family. They had actually kept her for 2 weeks and due to family circumstances could no longer keep her. She arrived 10/11/19. Her name is a Name a Cat name!
Penny Lane--black/white, long hair, 6 months. birthday is 4/17/19. She was found on a road all by herself. The end of her tail will require a partial tail amputation as it's been degloved by an accident of some sort. She's a sweetie. She arrived 10/14/19. Her name is a Name a Cat name!
Gemma--black tiger and white, 9 weeks old, birthday is 8/9/19. She was found by a person that had put her on FB. It was posted she had an injury. A volunteer checked into it and brought her to FFRC. Her rear left leg had a major fracture. She arrived on 10/14 and was taken straight to our vets for an x-ray. Steve drove her to the vets. They confirmed it was a very bad fracture that was non-repairable. On 10/15, her leg was amputated. Today, the 16th, she is up in her condo, playing, eating and feeling so very much better. Thanks to Gem/Edna and mama for bringing her back to FFRC from the vet's. She's on antibiotics and pain meds. What a sweetie.
Evan, one of the kittens that Auntie Peggy is fostering came back to stay this past Saturday. He's in the Main Area and has made lots of friends. Evan is a brown tiger and is ever so sweet!
Graduation Day! Lena and her kitties are now in the Paddy's Place room. They have had access to the main area for several mornings now and have done great. Mama Lena (the Meijer cat) has actually come up to the main area and watched the action by the sink! But, today, they have graduated to a room in the main area. We have that door shut but they have lots of visual to all the action. A couple days and we'll open the door! For now, we want Lena to know that this room is her safe room. Lena has come a long way since her arrival.
Little Arwen is so funny. He pushes his chest out and struts about. Avianna is the little prime a donna of the litter. Apple Jack is just plain the cutest. And Aleesha is gentle and kind.
We have thanks to give! We had BOXES on Monday. It was wondrful to receive these gifts--many thanks!
Jane90125 - 1 - 16 lb bag of Purina One kitten dry food.
Pat L. (Plee) - 4 boxes of Delectable Bisques.
Tweeti Tweet (Diane) - FF (24) Kitten Variety Pate, FF Adult Variety, 6 (4) packs of Delectable Squeezables.
Diana H. (NC) - 4 Boxes of FF Broth ( 2 classic, 2 creamy), 2 Cases Sheba Perfect Portions, 2 cases of Blue Kitten Pate, 1 Case (30) FF Seafood, 30 oz. Canister of Temptation Snacks.
Mr. and Mrs. Medic - 2 Cases Fancy Feast (24) Seafood/Gravy.
Mudjie, Darkcat, Justme (3 awesome mods) - a beautiful Blanket with FFRC Collage. (for fun raiser)
Tigercat (Auntie Julie) - 2 catnip kitty hiney toys, Large bag of Brach's Peppermint Discs for the horses, 4 large Fish toys.
KathyinWVa. - 3 Canisters of Temptation Snacks.
Cait O.T. - 2 Cases of Baby Food.
Snoopybaby (A1 Mod) and Preakie-Gift of 3 boxes of Delectable Squeezables for Vernie.
AprilCatlover - 1 Case (30) FF Grilled Seafood, 2 Cases of FF Appetizers.
Nona - Lots of collect points, Christmas Cards, 1 Pocket and 1 Large 2020 Calendar, Christmas Stockings, 1 bag of Coffee Beans, Bird Notecards, Crystal Bluebird Statue, 10.1 Android Tablet w/removable keyboard-from Coralie with Nona's assistance.
Anonymous - 2 Lounge Double Sided Scratchers
Karen B. - 1 Case of Canned Chicken, 1 Case Canned Salmon, 2 (12) boxes Sardines, 4 boxes Lil Soups, 1 Case Delectable Squeezables, Alpo T-bone snacks for Janie.
Vrs and Schinn ( Ace Mods) - 10 Cases (24) Fancy Feast Kitten Pate, Bag of Royal Canin Mom and Baby Dry Food, 10 Cases of Fancy Feast Broths.
Anonymous - Case (24) Friskies Wet Food, 2 (32) Friskies Wet Food, Case (40) Friskies can
Dimwit - 2 Cases (24) Fancy Feast Classic Kitten Pate, 2 Cases (24) FF Adult Variety.
Alan and Elaine, in memory of Little Kat--5 cases of 24 Friskies, 1 case of 21 Friskies, 1 case 24 of FF
Barbara E. (NC) - Several Leggydews, 1 Biggiedew, 10 Adoption Bags.
Anonymous - 1 Case of (24) Kitten Collection, 30 oz. Canister of Party Mix.
Katherine K. - Hotel CATafornia T-shirt.
Jeanne S. - Donation for Feliz Navidad Fund.
Michlynn and Vern - donation for Feliz Navidad Fund.
Tom C. (Illinois) - Donation
Martha C. - Coupons, Box tops, 2 Chickie dollar donation from Whiskers to SpikerDoodle.
Robyn and Dale P. - Donation.
And to add to the above (super big thanks!!)--
Burgundy--donation for chickie dollars for the kitties and in honor of Jeremiah
Pamela C--donation to FFRC
Diann B--donation for the Feliz Navidad Fund
Colleen P--donation to FFRC
Yvonne--donation in honor of sweet Dizzy
Lynne W--donation to FFRC
Lynne W--donation to FFRC
Schinn--donation for the Feliz Navidad Fund
Judy & Phil--donation to FFRC
Lu-Little & Benny--donation in memory of Dingie
Caitlin O'T--donation to FFRC
Katherine T--donation in honor of Emmy's 3rd birthday!
Christopher S--donation for FFRC
Michelle V--donation to FFRC
Gusti--donation for the Feliz Navidad Fund
Deborah S--donation to FFRC
Pam S--donation to FFRC in honor of Beth's birthday, for Feliz Navidad Fund
Lana H--donation to FFRC
Faithy--donation to cover a spay/neuter, flea prev and vacc
Marie C--donation to FFRC
BillieK--donation in memory of Dingie and Aleeta
Mich & Vern--donation for the Feliz Navidad Fund
You might see some donations above for the Feliz Navidad Fund. Just in case this is new to you:
FELIZ NAVIDAD
Est. DOB 10/1/2008
Arrived at FFRC 12/17/2009
Passed away in 2013
Passed away in 2013
A very special cat, but aren’t they all? Her real name was Feliz Navidad Grace Rhoda Moss. Feliz Navidad because she arrived around Christmas time. Grace because by the Grace of God she survived. Rhoda because she was found on a road. Moss because she became a Jacci cat.
There had been an ice storm the day before Feliz arrived. She had been seen on the road but left for dead as she was frozen to the road. A person who had already driven by her had just assumed she was dead. When he went by her many hours later, she raised her head ever so slightly and he ever so gently shoveled her to get her unstuck. He took her then to a friends house who wrapped her up in warm towels from the dryer and brought her to FFRC. She was suffering from severe hypothermia and neurological problems.
The first two days was touch and go. Each day was a struggle. Just breathing the first two days was hard. The most wonderful thing though–Feliz purred. For the first days she was non-stop purring. On day 4 she tried to tand and on day 5, she could walk, but in tight circles. Over and over again.
But she did start her real journey back on that day. Her ordeal left her with neurological problems. She had seizures but they were able to be controlled. She was a survivor. Because of her, FFRC started the Feliz Navidad Medical Fund. It was set up to have funds available for those cases where there are extraordinary medical costs.
Feliz became one of Jacci’s house cats which she loved. At times she would become extra excited and she would then start her circling up again. She was a very happy cat and loved to be cuddled. Then in 2013, her seizures came back with a vengeance. They could not be controlled. With much sadness, Feliz Navidad was sent on her way to kitty heaven. She was and is still missed so very much.
Her “job” continues. We still have her Feliz Navidad Medical Fund. It has literally saved many lives. We use this fund for those extra medical needs--leg amputations, tail amputations, dentals, fluids, extra antibiotics and pain meds, etc.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN CONTRIBUTING, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEND A CHECK (PAYABLE TO FFRC) OR A PAYPAL AND MARK IT FOR THE FELIZ NAVIDAD MEDICAL FUND. WE THANK YOU.
A reminder: our website is fofrescue.org It's filled with information about FFRC. Check it out! The Paw-Mart store will soon be updated with lots of new items!
Take care! While our vacation was super wonderful, it's great to be back. I very much missed the kitties and cats and the volunteers and and and!!
