Tomorrow is a go---our FFRC surgery spay day with Dr. Darcy. We will again work with only four of us--Dr. Darcy, Amber, Lynnette and myself. And we will only do 5 spays--the 3 Siamese sisters, Kimmie and Basani. I will also have Dr. Darcy look at that growth on Coralie's neck and see what needs done with that.
Please.....I need to let you know about our Cutie girl. She has passed on. We all know how frail and fragile she has been recently. But, her determination kept on going. She actually ate a fairly good supper last night and also her breakfast this morning. When I came in from feeding the outside cats their breakfast, I noticed she was still in her bed. Normally, she's at my feet, ready for lap time. I took her in the house to hold her and she passed just minutes after that.
Cutie's birthday is 7/12/2006. She arrived 7/26/06, just a little bitty kitty. She arrived with a cuterebra in her forehead area, which was removed. She always had a "list" to her walk--would go sideways. But........that was fine. She was super happy and one of the sweetest cats ever on earth. She passed while doing her favorite thing....being in a lap and also having her chin rubbed. Thank you all for caring about our Cutie girl.
I've heard from the family that adopted Kiowa. She is doing wonderful. Her big brother Corby (who was also adopted from FFRC) has decided she and him can be great play mates and are having fun. They are both very loved.
We had a biggeydew and leggydew FLash Sale on Weds. This was to help with our monthly bills. Every blankie sold and Pania, who was our cheerleader, received extra Pania flakes for encouraging our viewers! This Flash Sale brought in $555. Many thanks to Warped who made those particular blankets, to the friends that purchased them and to the Flashie Mods for your help.
I am beholden to you all. When this Coronavirus first took hold and I very sadly had to put our Closed Sign up, truthfully, I was very worried about how we would pay our bills with us being shut down. Yes, it's been very different here, but you viewers and supporters have not been shut down. BOXES still arrive and donations have still come in. I am beyond grateful.
Here's some thanks:
Kikimycat--donation to be used where needed
Tammy G from Wi--donation to FFRC
Karla from IA--donation to be used for whatever our needs are.
Christopher S--donation to FFRC
Deborah S--donation to FFRC
James R--donation to FFRC
Deborah F--donation to be used wherever needed
Leanne & Mike--donaition to help cover postage of mailing the masks
David C from MN--donation for FFRC
Snoopybaby--donation to help whoever needs a mask
Chuck & Beverly B from IL--donation to use as needed
Mike & Lorrie W--donation to help & in appreciation of the vols
Lynne W--donation for FFRC
Rosanne Kate D--donation to FFRC
Flymom--donation to FFRC
Marcel L--donation to FFRC
Pamela C--donation for FFRC
Pat D--donation for FFRC
Faithy--donation to help with a spay/neuter
Our plans: next week the 3 Siamese kittens will probably be going to their new homes! Their families have anxiously been awaiting them. We saw one of the brothers this week and he is doing wonderful. The end of the last week of April, we are looking to start making appointments for the 14 kittens to have holds put on them. We have quite a bit of interest in them. At that time, we will schedule the appointments, wear masks and bring the kittens into a room for the families to see. All appointments will be staggered. And then.......they have to be spayed/neutered before they can be adopted.
I'm looking out the window and yes, it's snowing.
Today we will be moving Basani and her 3 kittens up to the Kitty Campus Room. Then Minnie and her litter of 6 will be moving down to the floor of the back Thumper's Room. We are hoping that when the kittens start venturing out into the Main Area, that all 3 mamas will be agreeable to sharing space!
We had BOXES on Weds. I am so grateful. Everytime a box arrives I am in awe that they keep coming in this time of the Coronavirus.
Anonymous -- 2 bottles of Mr. Clean
Jean T -- 2 Lg containers of Temptations Party Mix
Gwen & Angel R -- Donation, laser lights, milk container rings, pop tabs, 4 cans of Tuna, Zip Ties , Whiskar whiskers, box tops, soup labels, hand made crocheted blanket
Kathy WV -- 21 Scotch Bright Sponges
Sue & Socks in Australia -- 2 containers of Tiny Tiger Crunch Bunch Snacks, Hartz box (12) of food, 1 bag RC kitten, Lg container of Temptations, 12 cans of Miko food (the cats love this)
Dorothy D -- 21 Scotch Bright Sponges
Brian C -- 4 boxes (12) Hartz Delectable food , 1 case (24) RC Baby cat canned, 10 boxes of Whiskas perfectly chicken
Stinky Grey Kitty -- box of 50 Face Masks!!!
Mary D & Randi M -- 2 boxes (24) Whiskas Perfectly Chicken
Anonymous -- Nut and Berry Wild Bird Food
Mr. Meow -- Card & Donation, catnip fishes, kicker roos , toys, toys and more toys, laser lights, Lil grillers food, meow catnip, yeowl bananas, 1 case of (12) cans of pate, 12 cans of food ,,Sheba pate collar charm, 3 pin the stash on the kittys, feline fun bags, 2 bags of special medley cat food, treats, 20 assorted squeeze ups, 3 pc cat toy for kittens (cube&tunnel) Greenies Pill Pockets, sticks, 10 Friskies canned food, 12 cans Baby Blue,24 cans of Proplan kitten, 2 hand towels, 2 kitty puzzles, 5 cans of sardines, tuna, 27 cans of 9Lives , 2 containers of Party Mix, 2 bags of Meow Mix dry food, bag of Purina Kitten Chow, small pet bed,
Yvonne VDK -- Lg bag of Iams Kitten food, case(40) of perfectly Chicken
Jane90125 -- Lg bag of Purina One Healthy Kitten food
Karen & Gilbert G/De -- 3 packs of sponges, 3 cases of Pink Salmon , Case of 24 TOILET PAPER
Anne, Jim & Skippy cat--snacks of POPCORN!!
April Catlover14 -- 1 case (40) friskies, 3 boxes of 10 FF appetizers, 1 case (40) friskies canned food
Nona -- 18 cans of KMR
Karen B -- 4 Yoga Mats
Regina S -- Lg bag of Friskies Indoor Delights
Anonymous Friend -- Memorial Stone -- Rory
Scruffyone & Mr. Scruffy -- Cat food
Envelopes:
Judy & Phil L -- Donation
Joy & Don D & herd / NY -- Card , Donation
Laura/Contessa -- Whiskers (tiramisu) ,, Food Receipts
Diane N/ Oh -- Card & Donation
Linda & Bill H/ Mich -- Card & Donation
Melissa L/NY -- Donation
Please visit our website! It's so full of great ideas and information! Plus, our PawMart (online store) is there! Our website is: fofrrescue.org
Here's a poem recently sent to me, by our friend Moosegal. I do not know the author.
THEY WILL NOT GO QUIETLY
They will not go quietly,
the pets who've shared our lives.
In subtle ways they let us know
their spirit still survives.
Old habits still can make us think
we hear them at the door
Or step back when we drop
a tasty morsel on the floor.
Our feet still go around the place
the food dish used to be,
And, sometimes, coming home at night,
we miss them terribly.
And although time may bring new friends
and a new food dish to fill,
That one place in our hearts
belongs to them...
and always will.
In memory of our Cutie. I've said before these losses are hard on the heart but happy in the soul. We knew Cutie's time was coming. We also knew though that she felt our love and was thoroughly happy. And please, give your pets a big hug from all of us today.
Take care, stay safe, wash your hands! And yes, it is still snowing.
