Magic just took a flying leap off of my desk. He likes to do that--makes him feel like he has all 4 legs! Coralie is in a high bed beside my desk. She likes that too--makes her feel like she can go anywhere! Hensley is in my lap--this boy always needs lots of reassurance that he is loved. Zelda is on my desk--making sure the kittens stay away from her open jar of snackers. Mesa just now leaped from up high, right onto the keyboard. I ask him all the time not to do that. But...he purrs at me and then he's off again to get into mischief! Love that boy. Miko, King, Bamboo and Donatello are zipping around like wild things on the high catwalks. Sounds like a herd of elephants Cohen just came p for some head rubs. Life is good.
We had BOXES on Weds, followed by our Fun-Rraiser and COnsolation drawing! Many thanks to MKmouse for being catetary!
Dorothy D -- 5 Containers of Clorox Wipes
Flymom -- 2 Containers of Party Mix, Stropfwaffles, Milano Cookies
Jaxx --2 large bag of assorted Zip Ties, 2 Boxes of Sheba Perfect Portions
Yuki Hiro -- for Donna Shrimp Keychain
Carri M -- Large bag of Purina One Tender Select, 2 Boxes of Biscolatta Chocolate Bars
Anonymous – Box of Nutter Butter Cookies
NJ Lurker – 2 Containers of Delectable Squeeze Ups
Davszy – 2 Boxes of Broths, 2 Boxes of Bisque
Jane90125 – 16Lb Purina One Kitten Food
Stripey D -- Card & Donation in Memory of Jessie, Photo Magnets. I so loved the magnets
Andrew S – For Janie Birthday Card, Bag of Stix Treats, Bag of True Chews 🐶
Laura/Emmie – Beautiful Quilted Wall Hanging, 3 Pairs of Earrings,
Lurker Friend -- 500 Sheet Protectors
Mr. Meow -- From Jessie -- 2 Boxes of Soups, Box of Stews, Box of Friskies Lil Grillers, Paws Snacks, 2 Bags of Dry Cat Food, 9 Cans of Tuna, Box of Sheba & Iams Perfect Portions Meals, 5 Bags of Snacks, 3 Lg Cans of Cat Food, 9 Cans of 9Lives, 12 cans of Sardines, Box of Flavorful Flakes
Karen B -- FF Creamy Delite, 4 Lg Bags of Horse Snacks
Miss My Tuckie & Jessie's Day Program -- 7Lbs of Pop Tabs, 2 Pcks Wash Cloths, Lots of Toys, 2 Cans of Dog Food, Box of Lil Soups,
Anonymous -- Purple Tee Shirt !!!
Elaine & Allen -- 3 Cases(24) Friskies Pate, 2(24) Cases of Friskies, Case(32) of Friskies, Case(24) FF,Box of Appetizers, 2 bags of litter!
Janice -- Blanket, Pillowcases
Chris W -- 5 Containers of Lysol Wipes, Case of Water, Laundry Soap, 10 Jars of Baby Food, 12 Meow Mix Cups, Pack of Small Styrofoam Plates
Envelopes
Dorothy D -- Card, 2 $5 Chickie Dollars
Julie & David Uk -- Birthday Card for Hensley, $5 Chickie Money
Casey & Jill, Butomie & Whiskers/OH , -- Card, Donation in Memory of Spary
Melissa L/NY -- Donation
Sue P&Cats /NC -- Card, Donation in Honor of Jessie
Stella's Granddaughter /AZ -- 2 Crisp $5 in Memory of Grand Mother Stella
Linda & Bill H/ MI -- Card, Donation in Honor of Jewel
We then had out FUN-RAISER! Here's our winners and the amount that those items brought in!
A - RomeoMom -- $260
B - Kathy Ble -- $425
C - Mary(Fri. Night) $125
D - Lynnette $360
E - TWKITTY $150
F - Billy K $320
G - Mary L $220
H - Mary(Friday Night) $205
Total $2,065
WOW!
And then..........lo and behold, we had bump ups from KathyWV, Bellabell, Donnajb, Jaxx, Nuthatches, StephanieUK, Pawlapurr, Eaglewatcher. These bump ups came to $335.
This now makes our total at...................a whopping $2,400!
And then Consolation Prizes were drawn. Congrats to all those folks. Everything went out in yesterday's mail!
My deepest thanks to everyone who made this fun-raiser possible. To those that donated the items, to all the ticket people, to the mods, to Marcia and Lynnette for working on writing out the tickets, to the admins----so many wonderful people. And to all those that pass on their Congrats to the winners. It's all very wonderful and much appreciated.
And let's do these thanks too for donations:
Christopher S--donation to FFRC
Mindy R--donation to FFRC in honor of Schinn, who is a wonderful auntie that takes care of their kitty babies when they go away.
James R--donation to FFRC
Deborah S--donation to FFRC
Kittyflynn--donation to FFRC
Lynne W--donation to FFRC
Tom W--donation to FFRC
Mary LF--donation to FFRC, in honor of her extraordinary daughter, Michelle for her birthday (Tuesday)
I've been asked this..yes, we have black masks with a white pawprint and FFRC on it. If interested, just send a paypal or if paying by check, just an email. It's a free will donation. Let me know how many you want. Big thanks to Megan and Goin' Postal for making these possible. They are comfortable, black only!
Yesterday was our HumaneOhio surgery day. We sent up 41 cats and kittens. That came to 21 females and 20 males. FFRC sent up 4--Irene, Frankie, Jersey and Dyambu.
Irene is doing wonderful as are her babies. Their sliding patio door is now open many hours each day. It's peaceful and no fussing. The kittens are coming out more and more. Especially, Paulie--he is a super wanderer, even climbing steps! And every morning we open up all the doors, clear to the back Thumper's Room. THose that want to go back there, can. And those that want to wander up front, can! Getting everyone use to each other and different rooms. Won't be long until we close down the back Thumper's Room (again!) and have everyone up front.
We had 4 adoptions!
McSplash--was adopted on 9/15. He is King of his house and is much loved. His new family has big lounge chairs and he enjoys watching TV with them. We weighed him before he left and he had already lost a bit over 1 pound--that is good and hopefully will continue for a few more pounds!
Musco---adopted 9/17. This family came in with the idea that they wanted Musco and it was indeed the kitten for them. He will have lots of toys and love.
Traverse--adopted 9/17. At first, a different kitten was picked and then....Traverse climbed up into the lap and made his plea that it should be him that would be adopted. In all honesty, I think these folks would've adopted 6 of them, if they could!
Tippy Toe--adopted 9/17. Tippy Toe pretty much claimed these folks from the moment they walked in the door. Was a real charmer! Another awesome home.
OBX in North Carolina is calling my family again for our annual vacation again. Steve and I will be leaving on Thursday, the 24th sometime in the morning. The house we will be staying in, is in Corolla. We will be there on the 26th to the 3rd. We then will spend a second week at another house in Rodanthe. Both are along the ocean, which as a family, we all love. The volunteers will take excellent care of all the kittens and cats. They and the mods know they can reach me anytime for questions, etc. During these two weeks, I'd like to ask that, if possible, to hold off on sending boxes. If they come, it's ok, but will wait until my return. I will also not be doing emails during this time. It's a time for family, rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. And I am very excited!
Clive and Caden are doing wonderful. They are so little but sure scurry around. Dyambu is doing better each day. He seems to have needed extra rest--was sleeping a lot but each day is better. Poor guy had a rough time. He's a good purrer.
For those anticipating Boom Boom's adoption this Saturday--it is on hold for a bit. His mama had a change of plans but the adoption is still on. Just a different day--after vacation time now.
We also have Cohen and Djinn on hold! That will also happen in October. Hard to believe we are talking October already.
Our next HumaneOhio is this Monday. Hoping for a full load!
Take good care and have a wonderful weekend.
