Saturday was our FFRC surgery day. Many thanks to Dr. Darcy, Amber, Lynnette and Becky M for helping. ALl went fine--just a lot of little kittens!
The spays were: Carolina, Dreamy, Jenga, Taffeta, Minnie, Leeta, Gypsy and Davena.
The neuters were: Perseus, Toolie, URI, Arvo, Tango, Vasil and Raseus
Uri provided some fun entertainment. Minnie even comforted the kittens the whole day, even when she was in recovery. Perseus got an A+ from Dr. Darcy--his rear leg with the 2 fractures appear to be healing nicely! Uri is fine just like he is--no matter his legs are splayed a bit--there is nothing he can't do if he wants to! All the physicals were good.
This makes our total 2020 surgery count at 414. I know we are behind what we were hoping for, for this time of year.........but the Coronavirus got in the way. So far, we've done 233 females and 181 males. A total of 414, plus 1 dog!
Taco and Tico also received their physicals. Both passed with flying colors. We did their rabies vaccine since they will be going to a different state. It was announced the other day on chat--the good news of where they will be living! Their new home will be with our good friend Painteddaisy! I am so happy for her. Taco and Tico are our two brothers, known as the T Boys--both are Ragamuffins. Black and white, striking facial looks. Tico has a bit of curled ears too. They have just turned 1 and are in good health and have been well loved. I personally know where they came from--a great home but life changes sometimes and that makes for a different home. We will be making plans soon on transporting the boys half way to Painteddaisy!
Lucas is now back in the Cove and is doing great! That was a bit of recovery for him. He gets chicken and special treats. I think he's playing this now for all he can get......which is absolutely ok with us!
Azreal has become a Covie. My initial plan was to take her down a few times to get use to the Covie life. But......no, that didn't happen. She was running, playing, climbing, having an absolutely good time. She went, she stayed and she loves it!
Many thanks to you all for helping us with our Flash Sale that was Thursday! We appreciate you! And thanks too to the Flashy Mods for your help. And to Joni for providing the cat tiles. Also to Donnajb for the canvas cat pictures! She not only provided the canvas pictures but she took each of those pictures! The Flash Sale brought in $759 (includes bump ups!)
Did you know that if you go thru our website at fofrescue.org and click on Amazon to make any orders, that FFRC gets a kick back on your purchases, whether it's for a personal use or for FFRC?! We just received an amount of $186.27--that's like free money! Easy to do and much appreciated!
Keefer is doing much better with his rear legs. Dr. Darcy does feel that this possibly may be from an injury that caused a bit of neurological malfunction of those rear legs. Plus, he was emaciated upon arrival. He keeps eating, sleeping and getting stronger! He can now run and play and loves to be loved on. His back legs are not 100% yet but definitely so much improved.
Muddles too was looked at by Dr. Darcy. She feels his rear legs too is from an injury. He certainly is doing better also. Both legs getting stronger. He plays a lot and then he's out for a nap!
We've taken in 5 new kittens.
Shaz arrived on 5/28. He's a 1.06 male kitten, orange tiger with white feet. He's 6 weeks old. He was simply found outside with 2 siblings which were already placed in homes. His birthday is 4/16/20. He's a cutie and is really enjoying the chin rubs.
4 kittens arrived together on 5/26. They are 3 1/2 weeks old, weighing between 10 to 13 ounces--just itty babies. We syringe fed them for a couple days but then they took right off onto their foods. They love gruel! Their birthday is 5/2/20. They were found in a box in a garage. Mama never came back after depositing the last kitten.
Aura--grey tiger, female
Arch--dark grey, ASH, male
Cassiopeia--gold/white, female
Chico--gold/more white, male
All names are from the Name a Cat list. Shaz and the other 4 kittens have become great friends already.
Because of being so busy, I've gotten behind on the blog. We have lots of thank yous to give!
Lorene B--donation to FFRC
Vicki B--donation to FFRC, to use in any way that helps
Burgundy--donation to be used for meds
Madisonpepper--donation for Keefer and Muddles
Jean S from WI--elastic to help with the mask-making!
Alan C--donation to FFRC
Schleenc--donation to FFRC
Pilvi--donation to FFRC in honor of Ms Bonnie!
Steph from UK--donation for FFRC
Janet M--donation for FFRC
Carol H from CA--donation to FFRC
Jakesmom--donation for treats for the cats
Colleen P--donation for FFRC
KarlainIowa--donation to be used where ever needed
Juge--donation in memory of dear friend Deptford
Kenneth M--donation to FFRC
Plus, we had BOXES on Thursday! YOU all make a difference to FFRC!
Sandy A -- 2 bottles of Alcohol, box of Domino Sugar, 4 Bags of assorted Zip Ties, 6 Clip Boards, 2 Bottles of OdoBan
Lucy S -- 3 Avocado teeth cleaners ,FF Appetizers, Pet Craft Cat Nip Toys, 4 Containers of Huggies Wipes
Piper Jo -- 4 Boxes of Whiskas Tender Bites
Diana D -- Bed Bath and Beyond Rug Chrome
Joyce/Stinky Grey Kitty -- 2 (30) Pks of Sweet Treats
Tweeti Tweet -- 6 Boxes bisque,(chicken, tuna & tuna and shrimp), 3 boxes of Qt size Ziploc Bags
Carla M -- 2 Bags of Temptations, 2 Cases (24) Friskies Extra Gravy
JoJo & Lynnie -- Peek and Play Pop UP Kitty Tent Kitties LOVE it
Beth/Eaglewatcher -- 3 Cases of Shambalie Food
Janet & Susan -- Bag of Purina One, Case of FF Morsels
Karen B -- 6 (12pks) of Gatorade
Cindy G & Linda -- Case of Maxwell Coffee for Kuerig, package of Epson Ink Cartridges 202
Katrin & Andreas -- Lg bag Dry Food, Case (24) FF, Case (40) Friskies
Elaine & Allen -- in Memory of Lil Kat , 5 Cases (24) Friskies, 1 Case of appetizers, 1 case (32) Friskies,1 case FF poultry, 2 bags Cat Litter
Yesterday, Sunday, we had SEVEN adoptions!
Basil and Arlor--went to their new home together--brothers from Minnie
Rascus--went into a home where he is the solo pet--lots of lap time!
Jenga--went into a home where she too is the solo pet--she will have a mom home 24/7!
Taffeta & Rezzy--went into a new home together--both of these kittens were abandoned
Gypsy--adopted into a home with lots of tlc, kitten of Minnie
I'm so thankful for these above new homes--each kitten was placed where there will be lots of attention and care. Most of these kittens have been on hold for a bit of time--now they have their very own home!
More adoptions today--Monday!
Are you a FLACR? Join us June 5th for a Fiver Flacr Friday! What is a Flacr? Chances are, you already are one to FFRC! (hint--because of the coronavirus, what has FFRC had to do without?) More info this week with the "big reveal" on Thursday! Friday will be a full day of Flacr-ing!
