We checked in 65 cats but one was a female. We talked to the owner and said we just didn't have time to do a spay so that cat is signed up already for January to be spayed! So, we did 64 surgeries (62 males/2 FFRC planned spays).
FFRC cats that were spayed or neutered: Asia (already adopted by Angie and Bill), Hope, Desmond, Donell and Chuckles. All went fine!
Total of 2 females and 62 males--64. We already had 1135, plus 3 previous dogs--that makes 1138. Add yesterday's numbers and we have 1,202!!
First check ins began at 7:15, we finished check ins about 8:45. Dr. Darcy then did a physical on each and everyone of them. We did our two spays first and then began the boys, in groups of 6. We staggered the checkouts all afternoon. Our last neuter was around 5:15. And then we still have a few check outs to do. A long long day but so exciting, knowing so many boys were now neutered!
These events are heartwarming to me. One, because of the neuters being done but also seeing so many FFRC volunteers involved. Many of this team that helped yesterday was here for the entire duration. A thousand thanks to: Dr. Darcy, Amber, Sue, Lynnette, Connie D, Jackie S, Mary E, Gem, Barb, Dawn E, LJ, Becky, Debbie, Megan and Elizabeth. It was huge effort to pull this off so successfully.
Many thanks to Gusti for furnishing drinks for us and to Joyce D for the pizza and bread sticks. Sure helped us throughout the day! And some of the volunteers brought some goodies too!
Now..........have to think of 2020........what shall our goal be now?!! We had to push really hard for our 2019 goal........but, we can do more!!
Here's some fun facts:
2016 spays/neuters--563
2017 spays/neuters--914
2018 spays/neuters--1,026
2019 spapys/neuters--1,202
We gained a kitten yesterday too. His name is Noodle. A long hair black kitten was rescued by a family--cute as a button, lots of mats, draining eyes. FFRC was asked if we could please take him, which we did. Couldn't resist that sweet baby. His name is Noodle. He is 17 weeks old with a birthday of August 24. We have him on eye antibiotic ointments and oral antibiotics. Noodle's energy level is high as is his appetite. And his cuteness level is off the chart!! His mats are gone and a bath helped immensely with his fur.
More thanks to give! We had BOXES Friday afternoon!
Josette/Burgundy Our French Mod oooo la la - Christmas Card, Kitty Calendar, and 8 very pretty snoods/neck warmers (flash sale items!)
Diane N - Case of Fancy Feast Kitten & 2 Boxes Lil Soups
Kay Family with Bella/Velveteen - OH Snowman stocking filled with Toys & Snackers for the kitties
Jill, Judy, Jody & Mel IA - Donation in honor of Justme instead of a Christmas gift for Feliz Navidad Fund
Letter of thanks, from Enola & Friend about a box from Santa Paws
Sheri B - Case of Royal Canin Baby & Mom food
Carol & Linda S - 3-32ct Cases Friskies
Anna Ma - Alberta Canadian - Christmas Card with Christmas Chicken $5, Blue Kitty Tunnel, Catch the Mouse Motion Toy, Stocking filled with Kitty Toys, Bag of Caesar Treats for Janie, 2 Bags Temptation Snackers, 8 bags of Movie Time PopCorn. 8 bags of Butter Fudge & Box of Cadbury Chocolates
Brenda with Ollie the Hooligan and Gene the Monster 5-12ct Boxes of 9-Lives
JBond - Gifts for Marsha and Jackie S
Dave & Jeanie A - Christmas Card with Donation
Jule - Germany Christmas Card with 2 Christmas Chicken $5
Gary & Auddie/AJPritting - WA Christmas Card with Donation. Money was from the sale of her Honda.. A wonderful story.
Darcia & Matt S - MI Christmas Card with Donation in honor of Dawn S & Tom C & Photo of her beautiful kitty Ruby
Shawn/Happy Flame - Kitty Christmas Card with a Donation.. Christmas Card for the Volunteers & donation
Phil, Trace & Bella - Kitty Christmas Card with a lovely Note
Jim R - WA Christmas Card with Gift Card to Amazon
BoPeeps - Christmas Card with Donation for the care of Conii's kitties, Elliott, Gyovannah & Alyssanndra
Susan F - CA Donation in honor of Barbara W
Marilyn, Terry & Jasper - Christmas Card with Christmas Chicken $5
Donna B - GA with Torch, Slash, Kicks, Jabby Christmas Card with a Note & Photo of Jabbing playing Godzill with the Nativity!
Roger & Trudy S AZ Kitty Christmas Card with Donation
Mr. Meow - PA Kitty Christmas Card with Christmas Chicken $5
Jack, Alice/MimiinFL & Buddy - FL Christmas Card
Patricia H - IL KItty Christmas Card with Note and Donation
Joyce S - OH Donation
Tom & Chris/ChrisTom W - AR Kitty Christmas Card with Donation
Cheryl & Jim L & Puppies - WA Kitty Christmas Card
Anita S - NY Kitty Christmas Card
Janet S & Handsome Harley - Kitty Christmas Card with Donation for Feliz Navidad Fund & Photo of Harley
Plus, we had:
Marti W--donation to FFRC
Belltime--donation in honor of Eaglewatcher for Feliz Navidad Fund!
Belltime--donation in honor of Eaglewatcher for Feliz Navidad Fund!
I would also like to give an update on two FFRC cats. Dr. Darcy did another physical on both of these.
Zinie--her temp continues to spike. Dr. Darcy rechecked all of her lab work yesterday. We are changing up her antibiotics once again. Her lungs are not good. Her x-rays of her lungs are very strange. We continue to give her fluids as needed. She has also developed a cough that also lets us know that her lungs are compromised.
Paw Paw/Bruno--we know he has had a heart murmur for the entire time we have had him. Dr. Darcy listened to his heart again yesterday. His heart murmur is a 6 out of a 6. Not good. Medications will not change this. Paw Paw gets to live his life out here at FFRC. Whatever he wants, he gets. If he wants petting, we can do that! If he wants covered up with a blankie, we can do that too. When he wants a door open to go thru, that door will be opened. His wish is our command and we love doing anything for him because we love him very much.
We will be having BOXES Monday at 2:00. We have several adoptions Monday and may have to work a bit around all the busy times but we can do it!
Also Christmas Eve (time to be announced) we will be reading a Christmas Story by CIndy G. She is also the same that wrote FFRC's Halloween and Thanksgiving stories!
