Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Weds., November 27, 2019

Hang on to your fur, your paws and your tail.........it is windy out there.  Gusts in the 50's.  Rain earlier today but no other precipitation today.  

We had BOXES yesterday!  We sooooooo LOVE Boxes!  Many thanks.
Kathy H - Lots n Lots of Fleece to make blankies for FFRC Kitties
David & Pat - Photo Canvas of Rose & Iris by David
Cindy, Lindy & their special Peanut - Case of yummy Kitty food
Conii with Elliot, Alessandra & Giovanna - Christmas Tree House for kitties

Dilly Di - Feather toy for Fern, Tub and 4 bags kitty Snackers, Nutirsh Snacks for Janie, Stocking full of kitty toys, 4 Purple Purr Buddies, 2 pkgs balls, Lots of PipeCleaner Toys, Kickaroos, Pom Pom Toys, Snakes, Caterpillars, 2 XL Snakes (Fern loved his), Lots n Lots of toys & 35-40 Cups of Appetizers.  Blue Turbo Track & For Fio from Tazzy - Super Turbo Track

PiperJo - 4 Boxes of Whiskas
Ann in the UK - 8 gorgeous keychains with Kitties & Pawprints with beads  $15 each

SunnyJ - WA  Kitty Card - Stamps for Donna, Box Tops, M&M's for Lynnette, 2 towels for FFRC, 3 sets of Kitty Christmas Towels, Greeting Cards, 2 Glass Kitty Ornaments ( Farah & Paddy), 2 Hand towels & 2 Bath towels for FFRC, Tape, Greeting Cards, 2 glass meow feeding bowls, Cat Magnet, 2 Christmas Kitty glasses, Snowman Blankie & Santa Blankie

Kathy D - CA  2 Super Soft Blankies, Kitty Bath Towel
Marco - Germany - Bag of Foam Balls, 4 pkgs Kitty Snackers (Smile Toothies), 4 LED flashlights for a headband, Cleaning Wipes, Boxes My Star pkts, Salmon, Beef & Liver, 2 Boxes My Star Kitty Licks

Kathie, Donnie & Critters, Note with photos of her critters - WV - 12 paintable kitties for keychain, Book Markers $3 ea. or 5 for $13  Desmond & Donell, Desmond, Rosalind, Lena, Charnie Bear, Derecho & Fio.  24 Pocket Calendars 24 months with FFRC Kitties on the front/back covers  $10 each

Judy B - 2 Boxes Squeeze-ups
Auntie Napa - 2 Boxes Lil Soups for Pania & Friends
Michelle U - Kitty Card with Note - 2 magnets, 2 bags of Bondi Licks, Janie Treats, 6 Sheba Cups, 2 Kitty Advent Calendars (One for Pania--she insisted!), 2 Dog Advent Calendars.

Jeanette H - Scotland - Kitty Card  Leopard Kitty Bed (Coralie will approve!)  Kitty Tunnel (Kittys will have a party soon!) Pretty Purple Blanket
Brian C - case of 24 cans KMR, 48 cans extra soft Mom & Baby canned food
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We've had another adoption!
Kenzel went to her new home. This family had come in several times to visit her. She was always a "melted kitten" in their arms! So happy for Kenzel.

Carnie Bear is doing so great. The new family says they love him and he is perfect.  He settled right in and is sleeping with them and is happy! 

Carolyn, who adopted Bertha 3 years ago is also doing great. Her name is now Sally.

Great news!  Our Pampered Chef party went super!  Melissa, who is the Pampered Chef consultant, sent a note.   "I did a party for Angie L to get items for FFRC.  I gave a white stone, tortilla warmer, a cookbook, mix and chop, silicone prep bowls. I also gave a check from a donation of the money from the show.  I donated $100.00 plus you got about $800.00 hostess free stuff (This will be used in our next Catathon!). So glad we could help out. Looking forward to another show in the spring."  Thanks, Melissa and Angie L and to all those that purchased items!

We took on a new kitten. His name is Basani, a Name a Cat name. A lady found him and brought him to FFRC.  He is a possible hit by car, his back legs were terribly sore and wobbly. He is also being treated for a slight URI.  It's like he has a slight neurological problem with his hips, legs and also for potty issues.  He was given antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and soreness meds.  Today............wonderful news!  He could tell he had to potty and actually pottied in his litterbox......progress!  Ohhhhh, we get so excited about good litterbox improvements!  Basani is super sweet.  He LOVES to be held and purrs constantly. He even kneads his little paws while he's sleeping!  Basani is a grey kitten with a white diamond and white tummy. His birthday is 9/2/19 and he arrived 11/25. He weighs 2.08, a bit thin but he's enjoying his meals! 

And we have more thanks to give!
Stephanie M--donation to FFRC
Colleen P--donation to FFRC
KM T--donation from the Aldrin Family, in memory of Michael Cromer
James W--donation for FFRC
Lila T--donationi for Basani
Anne L--donation in memory of Martin
Lu-Little & Benny--donation in memory of August, Dizzy and little Martin

Tomorrow morning we have an adoption!  Not positive which kitten will go yet, but the family is awesome and will take excellent care of whichever one they pick!

Saturday late morning, our sweet Jewel Elizabeth will be going to her new home. She will have a quiet home. The type of home that will let her blossom! So happy for her.

The 3 new kittens, Trippadoo, Weezie and Sita are doing great. They are now in the Main Area and have joined the crazy kittens in their play! So fun to watch. 

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving!  For my family, we will be going to my sister Patti's house! She loves to cook which is so nice! I am thankful for the volunteers who will be here tomorrow, a holiday, to watch over the cats and kittens. On an FFRC level, I am so grateful for all of our volunteers, our mods, our admins, our chatters and lurkers, our internet friends--our entire FFRCNation.  Never could there be a nicer, kinder, compassionate group of people.  And last but not least..........I am so grateful for each and every kitten and cat that is here. It is a true honor to care for them. They truly are such wonderful felines!  Have a very nice day tomorrow. Please know how grateful I am for each of you.