Here's how it went---first, we had BOXES!
Mr. Meow (Pa.) : packages for all the kitties were in memory of Dizzy and Martin - toys, toys, lots of toys! Catnip toys, 4 fish toys, 2 beds for outdoor kitties, Treat Maze toy, 10 Christmas toy Stockings, 12 packs of Bondi Lix & Delectable chicken and tuna snacks, Catnip banana, Just us Cats Hide and Play that makes noise for Fio, batteries, Electric mouse toy that scampers under a canvas, toy balls, 4 bag of catnip, 12 cans sardines, Temptation Snacks, Catnip spray, Greenies, Glitter fish toys, Mouse toys, Interactive kitty toys, Party Mix snacks, Scratcher w/nip, Doggie snacks for Janie. Toys on a stick
Anonymous : Shelf cover for bed in Dodger's Pen.
Diane H. (NC): Donation for Feliz Navidad.
Andrea E. and Aladdin : 1 box of appetizers, 1( 24) case of FF adult chicken, 1 case of FF kitten food.
Mike G. (Sophieandlucy'sdad): Reese's candy for Jacci, M&Ms for Lynnette, Lindor chocolates for the volunteers.
Anonymous: 4 large bags of Pania flakes.
DimWitt: 2 (24) cases of Fancy Feast Poultry and Beef.
Carol and Linda S. : 2 (32) cases of Friskies Shreds.
Linda (Gossamer): 1 (24) case of Fancy Feast Fish, 1/2 case Fancy Feast Variety.
Donna and Robert R. (Az) : Gift bag presents for Magic and all the Volunteers, 2 Petsmart gift cards.
Barb (Phlebdy): 5 (10) packs of coil toys, 3 (24) cases of Fancy Feast Gravy lovers adult, 3 (24) cases of Fancy Feast Kittens food.
Audrey and Gary B.: Huge tin of 3 variety popcorn for Jacci and the vols!!!!.
JBond: 43 boxes of Russell Stover chocolates for the vols, Boxes of Dazzling Bath Fizzies for all volunteers, for the center a picture of Jacci, Beth, and Lynnette, Monkey pillow and blanket, Hear No, See No, and Speak No Evil statue to burn essential oils over a candle for Lynnette, Stuffed Monkey toy with blankie for Lynnette, for Jacci and Steve; Belgian Chocolate, Hummingbird Picture, Hummingbird Ornament, Chef Knife for Steve, Kitty Cold Cup for Jacci, 2 bags of Chex Mix, Godiva chocolate, candy canes, Chocolate covered Cherries, 5 piece Hand Cream Care Kits for Vols, Blue Crinkle Tunnel Jeans with snack pockets for kitties.
Rita, Eddie and Rosie the kitty: 2 Kitty Calendars, Thomas Kincade Disney book, with a donation, Kitty Tea Towel, Dog Blanket, Soft White couch blankie, Holiday napkins, Bungalow fun toy, Heart chalk board with chalk, Cat Napping Plaque, Cat Hanger, Black and Yellow cat above door plaques, Kitty Mug, Kitty Measuring Cups, 2 Cat treat tins, Leslie cat kitty mug, Large gray kitty bed. Much for Flash sales!
Fran D. and Mandy: 3D Kitty Picture, 3D Doggie Picture, Kitty Welcome plaque, Christmas decorations.
Jenni Brown: a lovely letter to Jacci about her kitty BunBun, 3 beautiful and soft blankets, one for Magic, one for Ramsay, and one for Hopey. 1 bag of kitty toys for Magic.
Jody J--9 cases 32 cans of Friskies canned food.
Elaine & Alan B--2-40# bags litter, 1-32 pk Friskies, 5-24 pk Friskies, 1 box appetizers, 24-pk Fancy Feast
Heather H--4 handsoaps, 2 hand sanitizers, 2 post it pads (purple!)
And then came the FUN-RAISER!! Results:
A. Quilt Blue w/Black Cats 57 tickets won by Simone Lor.
B. Fire 7 8mgb w/ Alexa 40 tickets won by Ms. M
C. Quilt Blue w/Multiple Cats 71 tickets won by RomeoMom
D. Miche Purse w/4 sleeves 24 tickets won by Lynnette.
E. Sturdibag Butterfly Cat Carrier 53 tickets won by Phlebdy
F. Black and Decker Drill Set 42 tickets won by Kathie3103.
G. Pandigital Converter 105 tickets won by Barbara Wil.
H. GE Microwave 62 tickets won by PaintedDaisy) she has donated back for volunteer drawing.
This brought in $2270!! And then our wonderful bumper-uppers went to work which raised the amount to $2570. The cats and I are very grateful. We will be paying regular monthly bills this week!
Consolation prizes were won by Kerswill, Anonymous, Anna, Judy Judy, Eaglewatcher, Catherine Mau, RoseSF and KnittenKitten!
All these items will be going out the door quickly!
We moved some kittens up to Paddys Place yesterday--- Thamba, Teddy Bear, Angola, Bipsol, Cady and Dakota. We need to get the back Thumper's Room ready for our big surgery day on Saturday and so needed to move these kittens. These kittens have already had 2 excursion times to be out in the Main Area and are doing well.
Zinie loves chicken! She gobbled up a good amount this morning! It was very nice to see. She was also down on the floor in the front Thumper's Room walking about. Definitely feeling better but has a ways to go yet. She is still getting her 2 antibiotics and 2 soreness meds a day. What a sweetie girl she is.
Yesterday I worked on the floor of the back Thumper's Room to be with Elliott, Alyssandrah and Gyovannah. They all 3 came up to me to greet and hang out! That was so so nice. They are slowly adjusting and becoming more comfortable. I can't imagine how lost they must've felt when they first arrived. But time helps and it is showing in their behavior now. Elliott loves his back scratched and the two girls enjoy head rubs!
We had an adoption yesterday--done from my home last evening. It was Dooey. Ok......I'll admit it......I miss him alot. But he went into a really nice home situation where he will get tons of attention which is really all he wants! Since he was so comfortable in the house and focused on this person, we stayed in the house. I'm sure he is cruising about his new home right now, checking out all the yard outside from his windows and patio doors. And a person to call his very own.
And we have more thanks to give--
Suzanne dR--donation to FFRC
Joanne V--donation in memory of Rowland
Joanne V--donation in memory of Rowland
Kimkost--donation in memory of Kitty to whatever our needs are
Christopher S--donation to FFRC
James R--donation to FFRC
Deborah S--donation for FFRC
Shadowcat--donation for the Feliz Navidad Fund
Michelle V--donation to use where ever needed most
Margaret & Ed S--donation to FFRC, in memory of Conii G.
Yes, it had to happen. Paw Paw was in need of a shave. He is a cat that simply does not enjoy being groomed. We can only keep up with that long fur for a while and then it suddenly starts knotting at the skin. And then it becomes hard to brush/comb. I understand that he never liked being groomed from where he came from either. So, he had his shave and he was so good about it. We had a sweater on him yesterday but he asked for it to be off for a while today.
Alma has been very vocal today. It appears that she read the blog and realized that some of her cat-friends got to have a say in a few blogs lately. She was very persistent that she should have her turn too! She is asking for a Christmas gift from our FFRC friends. You see, she had been taken to a vet clinic when she was found. And she was happy about this because going to a shelter was scary for her due to her severe CH. Alma would love it if any of you would want to make a donation to your local shelters/rescues. It could also be a soft blanket, snackers, litter, toys, anything to make those shelter/rescue cats happier! She told me thank you for posting her thoughts and now..........she is napping, peaceful in knowing she has helped shelter/rescue cats thru you. And I thank you too!
Yesterday at BOXES and Fun-Raiser time, we were so busy that we didn't get to the Envelopes. This is important, so today at 11:00 we will open Envelopes! Come join us!
