Happy Friday! That sun is going to be shining here in Defiance! I can imagine the Covies and Barnies rolling and rolling in the sunbeams!
We've had 2 adoptions!
Zyny was adopted on 4/1. The first of the Siamese babies. He went into a great home and will have a cat friend!
Pinkerton was adopted 4/2. He's the last of the P litter kittens. He went into a home with other FFRC cats! He arrived in his new home last night after a bit of a drive. I'm told he was a good traveler!
We also took on a new mama with 6 newborn kittens. She arrived yesterday along with her 6 kittens, just hours old. Mama is grey and white and all of the kittens are either all grey tiger or grey/whites! They all look good. She was found in a neighborhood that normally doesn't see any cats.
Minnie--the mama, grey & white, white whiskers, chin and toes
Tango--male, grey, white tip tail
Vasil--male, all grey
Arvo--male, grey & white, white up nose, grey body
Gypsy--female, all grey
Davena--female, grey & white, grey face, white chin
Leeta--female, grey & white, legs all white, almost full white collar
All names are from the Name a List names.
We have thanks to give!
Harm B--donation to FFRC
Kittiesmom--donation in memory of Merri, Minerva and Rory
Shannan W--donation to FFC
Pro Gear Boat Rentals--donation in memory of Minerva
Jean Alt--donation to FFRC
DonnaBinGA--donation in honor of Oliver, Coralie and Spiker
SchleeNC--donation to be used where needed
BillieK--donation in memory of Minerva, Merri and Rory
Patricia R--donation for FFRC
KM T--donation from Lark, Lilly and Mama Emmy (former FFRC cats!)
Cindy & Tammy R--donation to FFRC
Pat P--donation for FFRC
How many ways can you think of that cats show they love you? Here's a few---that deep wonderful purr, grooming you, slowly blinking their eyes at you, flipping over and showing you their tummy, rubbing their cheek on your cheek, bumping their head on your head and simply wanting to be in your presence!
Spring is officially here! We are bringing out the tables, benches, gliders and chairs--it's springtime! This is where we gather as friends when visitors come. During this covid-19 time, that is greatly reduced but it's still nice to know we will be ready for visitors once this is all over. And the Porchies like it too--more places to sit in the sun!
Cutie continues to gobble up all lap space---which we willingly do. She absolutely loves laps! Asha's left eye is better. She is a good about getting her drops. Marilyn and Kiara continue to be good friends (along with Vernon of course!), Jessi has found a new place to take her naps--in the round flower on the counter, Janie and Camvie continue to be besties--even bathing each others faces. All is well here. Their happiness gives us all happiness here.
Folks--with a very heavy heart, we are going to have to postpone Catathon for right now. Catathon takes a lot of items to pull it off. I do not feel "right" about pushing Catathon during this health crisis. Everyone is dealing with financial difficulties. The people I depend on to help with the inventory of this cannot come---travel restrictions prevent this. On the day of Catathon, it takes minimum of 35 people here inside the Rescue Center to make that day happen. We simply cannot do that. Even if there's a quicker end to this than anticipated, it is still not wise to have that many people together yet. As you know, Catathon is our main fund-raiser of the year. For now, we will simply not add to the financial burden by doing improvements. And who knows....maybe we can figure out a way to do this later in the year! Some day........we will be back in full force!
I thank you all for helping us with our mini FB flash sales. They do add up and help us tackle those bills. Take care, everyone. Stay healthy. We care about you.
