While we are trying to be very conservative financially wise, we still have to keep up with the medical needs of all of the cats and kittens. We cannot scrimp in that department.
As you know, we had 2 dentals last week. They are doing great and I'm sure they are feeling much better.
May 18, Monday we have 2 more dentals--two covies who are Lucas and Sylvan.
Yesterday, we sent up Uri and Perseus for x-rays.
Uri is our "swimmer syndrome" kitten. His x-rays were done as a baseline for him and so we could be assured nothing drastic is wrong other than his swimmer legs. All is fine. Daily he receives exercises and get put on a carpet where he can use his muscles to get his legs under him better. He's also been in the sink multiple times to exercise. All in all, he is doing fine. Ideally, treatment should start as early as 2-3 weeks. We did not get Uri until he was 7 weeks old. Even if he stands still right now in his improvements, that kitten is doing great. He is a speedy-boy and can play and run and climb like any other kitten!
Perseus arrived here as a 6 1/2 week old kitten on 5/7. He has that laceration on the inner right leg. That same leg has been very painful and he spends most of his time just laying. His x-rays showed a complete break in both the tibia and fibula. The problem---the fractures are extremely close to the growth plate. The delimna--he's only 1.08 pounds--too little for major surgery and with the fractures so close to the growth plate, it would not be wise to put a pin in these 2 bones. Another problem--those bones are very teeny tiny in diameter to get a pin in them. So......today, he will have his leg put in a splint in hopes of those bones healing in a somewhat good position. Time will tell on these fractures what will happen. Steve will take him up this morning and we will get him back later today.
Thyme went for a short distance road trip. While Toollie and Taffeta are super friendly, Thyme had it in her mind that people were not her friends. She's only 7 weeks old, but unfortunately she had not been handled very much which left her with much distrust. An FFRC friend is trying to work her magic on this little girl.
We have taken on a few new kittens:
Rascus--came from Dr. P's office yesterday. He had been found in one of the tech's yard, alongside their road and almost was ran over. The tech saved him, took him to Dr. P's where he stayed a few days and came back yesterday with Uri and Perseus. Rascus is 4 weeks old, his birthday is 4/13/20. He's a black/brown tiger and full of himself! He has already made friends with all the other kittens and is a bit of an overactive kitten--just a silly little boy.
Carolina--she was found across our river, in a church parking lot and brought to FFRC on 5/9. She is 4 weeks old and her birthday is 4/11/20. She is a long hair black kitten that arrived at 15 ounces. A bit shy but is overcoming that.
Jenga and Josiah Thomas were brought in together on 5/9 after being found on a friend's porch, obviously put there by someone as they are too small to have gotten there by themselves.
Josiah Thomas is a male grey tiger, weighed 11 ounces.
Jenga is a female grey tiger/white, weighed 1.03.
These two J kittens are not from the same litter. Josiah Thomas has a birthday of 4/11 and Jenga's birthday is 4/4. BOth are very sweet and has fit right in.
This means alot more work for Mama Minnie. She is one super wonderful cat and has accepted every kitten I've put on the floor. When the last four ones arrived and they at first cried a bit, she came and took the two smaller ones and hauled them into a bed where she gave them each a bath. This mama deserves a gold star.
We also had 2 adult cats returned. They left here as little kittens and returned as 7 year olds.
Kenco---dark orange and white. He has a long white snip up his nose. His birthday is 4/21/13. He was adopted on 9/28/13 and was returned on 5/7/20.
Temba--brown tiger. She has the most gorgeous eyes. Her birthday is 3/17/13. She was adopted on 9/28/13 (with Kenco) and was returned on 5/7.
These two cats are wonderful. They were returned thru no fault of their own--no bad habits, just two loving sweet cats. They are friends but not bonded and can be adopted separately. Temba makes it very plain that she wants lots and lots of petting. Kenco is also a sweetie. Both are now out and about in the Main Area. Both are declawed all 4. Sometimes people's lifestyles change and they can no longer keep their pets. We are glad they were returned here and we will find them new awesome homes.
We have thanks to give! We had BOXES on Thursday.
Hope 366 = Case (40) Friskies pate, Case (32) Friskies, Case (24) Friskies, Case (24) Meow Mix, Container of Temptations
Anonymous = Case (24) of Poland Spring Sparkling Water
Mary B = 3 Boxes of 8 Frontline Plus, 4 boxes of Capstar
Plee = 3 Boxes of FF Classic Broths
Vern's Momma = Delectable Squeeze Up's (12)
Siggy = Linen Towels Days of the Week embroidered
Janice & Randy P = Bottle of Disinfecting cleaner, Lg container of Tub o Towels
Vanessa = 40 FFRC Paw Print Heart Stickers
Brian C & Rascal = 3 Boxes of 12 Baby Food, 20 Lg Cans of Chicken , 4 Boxes of Lil Soup, 10 Boxes of Whiskas Chicken, 4 Boxes of Broths
Mr. Meow = Boxes from Cutie , 2 Cases of Assorted Friskies
Sandy A = 1 Gal of OdoBan Lavender
Myrna = Lg Box of Handmade Crochet Shrouds Blankets
Anonymous = Gallon of Simple Green Cleaner
Anonymous = Varity pack (36) cookies
Anonymous = Box of 24 Trail Mix
Anonymous = Pine Sol
Denise & Elizabeth S = Towels, 4 Sheba Meaty Sticks, 4 Sponges, 2 boxes of Hefty quart Storage Bags, 3 Packs of Styrofoam, plates Huggies wipes, 2 Antibacterial Hand Soap, 8 bags of Snacks , 2 laser lights, toys, rainbow nanner for Vern, 2 cans of Salmon, 4 boxes of Soups
Elaine & Allen = in memory of little Kat , 2 Bags (40lb) litter, 5 Cases (24) Friskies,1 case (32) Friskies, 1 case of FF, 1 Case of Appetisers
Sue & Socks = Treats for Volunteers, 2 Tubs of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Lg Container of Hershey assorted Chocolate We are revived with our goodies!!
Eric & Carrie M = 6 bottles of Mr Clean/Lysol , 4 bottles of microban cleaners, 48 Cans of Tuna, a Box of Volunteers Goodies, Crackers/Cookies , chocolate coins, 2 dog treats, 5 big bags of party mix, 50 cans of lg cans of 9Lives, who rescued who wall hanger, post it notes, 3 cans of Purina One, 12 packs of 6" plates, 2 packs of 9" plates, box of 48 sheba perfect portions, 2 packs (12) Toilet Paper, 3 Boxes of Tissues, 3 bags of assorted chips, Copy Paper, 2 pcks of Card stock paper, 6 rolls of Paper Towels spoiled cat rug, 2 cans of 9Lives , 9 lg cans of Lysol wipes, 4 small containers of Lysol wipes
Paul R = 1 bag (40lb) of litter, 2 (7lbs) Purina One , Paper towels, Qtips, Wipes, 24 sheeba, 10 broths, Coffee cups and lids, 24 Friskies 10 cans of 9Lives
Peggy/Leggygal = 2 Boxes of Leggy dews 1 box of Biggie Dews
Envelopes
Mike & Sarita S = Card & Donation, Pin for pawmart, Guardian Angel Stone
Renee B = Fresh Step Codes,
Cate R = Birthday Card for Kiara $5 chickee dollars
Jeanne S = Donation
Connie K = Donation
Marylin/Oregan cat lady = Card and Donation in memory of Keepers
Marie/ Jabberwockymom = Wiskers, Donation in memory of Jabberwocky
Clark, Jessie & the Gang = Birthday Card for Azar, $5 Chickie money
Pam menie = Card and Donation
Pam/Noos'ma = Card & Donation
Tom C = Donation
Anne/ Alberta = Card & Donation from Ramsey and Friends Racing buddies
Anne & James & Skippy = Card & Donation in memory of PawPaw
And we have more thanks to give!!
Lana H--donation to FFRC
Ali J--donation to FFRC
Michelle LF--donation to FFRC, in honor of her extraordinary Mother, Mary for Mother's Day!
Kelly I--donation for FFRC
Charlotte T--donation for FFRC
Joshua A from TX--donation to FFRC
Jacques M from MI--donation for FFRC
Aidan L--donation to FFRC
Ruth D--donation to FFRC
Andrew & Danielle-J--donation for FFRC
Burgundy--donation for FFRC
Connie E from Defiance--donation to FFRC
Cathy P from FL--donation to FFRC
Sara H from WI--donation to FFRC
Extra thanks for all the donations. YOU are super appreciated and make a huge difference to FFRC.
This Thursday, May 14 and next Monday, May 18, we are back on with HumanOhio! The check ins will be outside, under the shelter house. Plans are made for safe check-ins. Also on 5/14, we will resume our FFRC Advisory board meetings. This also will be out under the shelterhouse.
You all take good care, stay healthy, stay safe. We are going to make it thru this coronavirus time!
This morning, we will be weighing all the kittens and cats and trimming those toenails!
