Sunday, July 12, 2020

Sunday, July 12, 2020

Today is the big day---it's the beginning of our Fun-Riaser. We haven't had one since February, due to the Coronavirus.  I've been asked why we didn't do one for these 5 months--we truly didn't think it was wise to do these. So many people have definitely felt the crimp of finances during this very difficult time.  But.....now, we need to get one in, to help us with our finances.  You'll find the info on our FB pages, but here is a quick run-down!
A. Summer Sunset Canvas painting, 20 X 16. By David.
B. Jones cat hair photo by LJ
C, Daydreamers quilt 41 X 58 made by Janet M.
D. Splish Splash book and t-shirt by Cindy G.
E. FFRC Resident blanket 50 X 62 by Donna
F. Zhogneg radio with blue tooth speaker by Jana
G. Gormia Express Pressure cooker pot by Anony
H. Warped Kitty Blanket 58 X 72 by Warped

BOXES will be Thursday at 1:00, followed by the Fun-Raiser. And of course, we will have consolation prizes.  We are so looking forward to this. Thank you for your support.

We've received an update on Lynnie, who was adopted 5/20.  "She is full of kitten spunk and her favorite toys are her tail, boxes and her red tent.  She comes running when I come home and wants her lovings and I get her sweet purr in return."

We had BOXES on Thursday. Please know how super appreciative we are in this support.  You truly make a difference to FFRC.
r. Meow –   9 Assorted Puzzles, Cat Nail file, 30 assorted laser lights,  lots of assorted toys, snacks for Janie, flash lights, 8 collars, 3 Yeowl Crayons, 12   Assorted size Cans of 9Lives , 5 Cans of Sardines 
Myrna –  Letter &  8 Kitty Shrouds
Carri M – Bag of Purina One Kitten, Container of Tub of Towels, Case of Iced Water, Box of 30Gl Trash Bags, 20pk each of AA & AAA batteries, Bag of Purina One Adult, 1 Case(24) FF Kitten , Box of Assorted (Vol) Snacks 
Mr. & Mrs. Medic --2 Cases(24) of FF Gravy Lovers/ Poultry 
Sandra  A- 9 Containers of Clorox wipes
Terry & Tammy Q & Napping Kitty’s - 4 blankets, Coil Toys , 4 Crate/Kuranda Pads
Anonymous –  Box(45) of Assorted Crinkle Balls 
Maria & Preakie  – Card, 2 $5 Chickie Dollars, Awesome Personalized T-Shirt for Jacci 
Laurel E & Pip the Beach Cat – Stickers, Small bag of Cathip 2 Pip Masks, Several PomPom Rattle Toys 
Joanne Z/Jz in Florida – 2 Containers of Temptations, Box of Broth, Box of FF Appetizers
Ellen and Joan P –  1 Case (12) RC Mother and Baby Canned,Bag of Purina One Indoor for Adults, Box of 30Gl Trash Bags, box of Assorted Kurig Coffee 
Katherine ,Lark Lilly, Emmi - 4 Cases of Baby Food 
MLS – 4 Cases of Baby Food 
April catlover  -- Box of Delectables Kitten, Box of Bisque, 2 Boxes of Appetizers 
Ju-in-ji – 4 Cases of Baby Food
Mary D & Randi M – 4 Cases of Baby Food 

Daydreamz2 – 15 purple Mommas,
Evie T – Case(40) Friskies Surf and Turf 
Mighty Kat – 2  Kitty Sling Carriers, Toys & Tunnel,3 Long Handled Grabbers   
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Anonymous – 2 purple mommas
Lynda D --  Box of Goldfish Snacks,6 Boxes of Kurig Coffee, 3 Shop Vac Air Filters, Bag of RC Mother & Baby Dry Food, 2 Cases of RC Mother and Baby Canned 
   
Yvonne VDK -- 2 cases(24) of Gatorade 
Diane/tweeti tweet --  2 bottles of Rust out
Anonymous -- Case(24) FF Creamy Delight 
Karen B -- Box(30) Lil Broth, Box(18) of Soups, Box(20) Broths, 4 Boxes of Lil Soups
Anonymous -- 8 Cases(12) of 9Lives, canned 
Eric & Carrie M – 3 packs of Zip Ties, 3 pcks of Ball Point Pens, String, 5 Clip Boards, Wet Wipe Travel Pcks, 6 Bottles of Alcohol, 418-419  16lb Bag of Purina One Salmon, 2 pieces of Fabric, 15 Cans of Sardines , 3 Boxes of Tissues,12 Containers of Clorox Wipes, Coffee Sweetener, Box of Sugar, Lots of Coffee Cups with Lids, Kurig Morning Blend, and 96 Assorted Coffee, box of Hazlenut Coffee for Donna,4 Bottles of Vinegar, 3 Boxes of Glass Cleaner, Bottle of Pine Sol, Case(29) Bags of 6in, Styrofoam Plates, 6 Cases of Water 
Envelopes
Tom & Linda C / Il – Donation 
Patricia H / Il – Card & Donation , 2 flats of Stamps
Allen & Elaine –Card, Donation in memory of Lil Kat ,flat of Stamps

Marilyn / Oregon catlady – Card, 7 $5 Chickie Dollars 
Jeann S/Fl – Donation  for Feliz navidad
Sharon/Pablo – Donation
Clark, Jessie and the rest of the gang – Birthday cards for Jersey and Jackson with 2 $5Chickie Dollars  


CDot is doing wonderful.  He's growing and his eyes are clear and bright.  He's starting to think about licking food off of his plate. His friend, Boom Boom is doing so much better. Her eyes are open now, although one eye is heavily scarred. Doesn't slow this baby down--she's a corker of energy. 

Freedom is such a happy kitten. He can easily play happily by himself or with his kitty friends. All is good in his world! Vienne is feeling so much better. What a difference in her. She's moving about, eating good and is playing now.  Such a pretty girl.

We have a new cat, Trill that was returned. He was originally here 11/16 at 9 months of age. He was adopted 12/2016. He's been in a wonderful home but needs now to find his next home. He came back on 7/7/20. He's 3 1/2 years old. Trill is a big boy, weighing in at #16.14. He's a gold ASH--so very handsome.I remember when he was named Trill--he was always vocalizing, sounding like trills!

We have more thanks to give:
Lu-Little and Peggy--donation to FFRC, in memory of little Uri
Nakanishikuniko--donation in memory of Uri
John W--donation, for Ottis, in memory of Uri
Lana H--donation to FFRC
Randi & Mary from PA--donation in memory of sweet Uri
Uwe N--donation in memory of little Uri
Cait OT--donation in memory of Uri
Lori B--donation to FFRC, in memory of her mom, Peggy who passed away on 7/10. "Your live feed brought her great joy in the last year of her life and I'm very grateful for the escape that you provided her."
Marlene MM--donation to help with our spay/neuter program
Charlotte T--donation to FFRC
NCree from the UK--donation to FFRC 
Purrmich--donation for the spay/neuter program
Patricia D--donation to FFRC

We had an FFRC surgery date on Saturday, 7/11. Many thanks to Dr. Darcy, Amber, Lynnette and Becky for helping. Also a big thanks to Joyce D for providing our lunch--very good pizza from Padrone's!  We did 8 surgeries--6 females and 2 males. That makes our total for 2020 now at 563.
Our neuters were: Freedom and a male that belongs to a friend of FFRC's.
Our spays were: Bamboo, Liberty, Cassiopeia, Ecee Rose, Veronica and Taren
All of these physicals were good.  Dr. Darcy also did a check up on the L kittens--Louis, Lauri, Luna Grace and Liberty.  They are doing just fine.

 Our sad news on Saturday was our little, sweet Uri. We all know he has been slowing down.  Saturday early morning it was obvious that things were not good. We've said from the very beginning that there were more problems with him than just his Swimmer's Syndrome. In addition to that, he was in heart failure, from a heart defect.  It was with a very heavy heart when we realized we could not ask Uri to put forth anymore effort--he was wore out. Our Uri is in kitty heaven. While our hearts are so sad, we realize that he touched many hearts "out there". His funny attitude, the way he loved to chase the sweeper and the mop, how he played hard with his kitty friends, he loved to put his paws on our face and stare right at us. Ohhhhh, that boy is so missed. Thank you for loving him, along with us. 

This Rescue Center has been so blessed to have so many wonderful cats in our present day and in our past. Each are special, each are loved. I am grateful to be doing this rescue work--it's a passion made easier with your help and support. I thank you for that.