Thursday, Aug. 2

Happy August! Since it's now August, our planning for the Concert/Carnival/Catstock is in full gear. Porta pots, giant tent, stage, bleachers have been ordered! Carnival prizes will be arriving soon. I've talked again to Mike Chamberlin--he's our new friend from California that will be doing the concert. If you'd like to know more about Mike, check out his site at: singingtvguy.com Mark your calendar for September 21, Friday at 6:30 as Mike will be doing a special concert for the webcammers! He'll sing 3-4 songs. Then the carnival starts on September 22 at 2:00--lots of games, prizes, fun. A real family fun day. The Catstock concert starts at 5:30, and will be roughly an hour. Putter even has a lime-light appearance for a special song for him! We will broadcast this on ustream!

All is fine here. We have super rambunctious kittens here. Ginseng is leading the gang! He is as loving as he is ornery! Penn gave Avens a complete bath this morning. The small kittens have found that Canton, the new adult, will mother them and give them baths--so sweet. Sundance, the newest orangie, is a purr-machine. He's in constant turbo purr-mode. Cutie was napping yesterday with Frith and Afrafa. Asha is as sweet as always. She always gets her very own breakfast plate. When I show it to her, I just tell her to let me know where she wants it. She leads me to a different place every day, turns around and that's my que to put it down. Just love that!

The kittens made a break for it this morning. Last night when we got the cats and kittens in from their outdoor enclosure, the little cat door wasn't properly hooked. This morning, while still dark, those rascals got the door off and out they went, one after the other! Right now, Derecho is laying on a cat furniture base, about 3 inches from the kitty door going out to the enclosure. He's watching all the action out there. Maybe he'll attempt to go out?

We have a guest, Beth A/eaglewatcher here yesterday and today. She has been doing lots of "jobs" for us. She asked for a list of things to do, and we're supplying her that list! Thanks Beth. She also brought with her a Hoops/Yoyo card for the Paddys, treats for the volunteers, cat treats, chirping cat toys, canned & packets of cat food. We appreciate her help.

Bondi is doing awesome. I continue to be amazed at her. She now resides for the most part, in the Welcome Room Office. She is very content there and is friendly to our visitors. What a difference. She continues to gain weight. McLovin' is on the desk this morning--he's such a love. His lower lip looks beautiful due to the repair surgery on it. Bella is also doing great. She gets a weekly "bottom check" to make sure her "drag pads" on her bottom looks good and no sores are forming. The reconstructive surgery she had certainly was a good job by our vets.

We had BOXES last night. I am in awe of our webcam viewers. Your donations, boxes, packages, votes, encouraging words, clicks on the ads, etc.--these are all things that help this Rescue Center work as it does. FFRC and I are truly blessed by your support.

Helen D from WI--24 pack of Whiskas Tender Bites & Whiskas Purrfectly Chicken--for Badu and friends
Sally H/eaglespirit2011--Whiskas Purrfectly Chicken variety pack and Whiskas Tender Bites Variety pack
Lannml--3 containers of L-Lysine (we use this daily in the breakfast mix--to help keep the Herpes Virus in check)
Gitte--temptation treats for Emaline and 3 cases of Fancy Feast Appetizers for Cutie and friends.
Mrs. Pederson--2 knitted blankies and a bag full of booties
MarciaR from FL--box full of kitty blankets, afghans and a soft bed for the Covies, washcloths, 3 cases of Gravy Sensations, 3 giant bags of kitty treats, and a bag of Tide Pods
TA67 from UK--Stuffed kitty toy named Ickle, 8 cans of Webbox lick-e-lix (our oldsters love this!)
Elizabeth M/lizmo from MI--coupons birthday card for the Paddys
Defiance friend--Chief cash register tapes
cat0801--birthday card plus donation for Hank, Temptations treats
Henry R Peeps and Oh My Guinness--birthday card for the Paddys

Derecho hasn't made it out to the enclosure yet, but Bravo and Graciela have! Those little kittens are a big force together! What one does, so does the other. Derecho is a good friend to both of them.

Please remember to vote for FFRC at The Animal Rescue Site. We would sure love to win a weekly "top vote for the week" award. This is a possible win, if we get enough votes. Because we have won the Big Award last quarter, they will not list FFRC in the main group of winning organizations, which leaves us in the dark as to our standings. Although, we do know we are top in the state of Ohio. What we would love, is if we could win a weekly award, and then ALOL (A Labor of Love) could win the state.

Zavatar watching the bird feeder in the outdoor enclosure.

Tuesday, July 31

Help! Rescue me from Ginseng! I'm kidding, really! He's such a love and a velcro boy. He has the ability to sit on the floor and leap onto my back, in one smooth motion! He also loves to lay on the floor in front of the shop vac nozzle and let you push him around on the floor. What a boy!

We have surgery dates made. Pedra will go on August 7th for her spay. Her mama Val will come that day to hold her and comfort her after her surgery. Then she will stay overnight so we can make sure that Pedra is ready to travel the next day, to her new home. Of course, Kooper will also be going with them. Janak, his new mama, will "visit" him thru Val.

We have the surgery date for Bravo. It's August 15--2 weeks away. I weighed him yesterday and he is up to 2.05. He's a growing boy! He just came in the office a bit ago, and I called him in that voice he likes and gets so excited about. He comes scooting across to me as fast as he could. What a smile he brings to our faces to see him so happy!

Derecho has been here in the office three times, then he goes back to the main area and here he comes again, back to the office! He's so wobbly, but a very very determined kitty.

Asha is watching the birds outside--she's such a contented cat. She so loves to be groomed and to give head butts. I showed her picture last night on the cam, of when she first arrived. It's hard to believe it's the same cat. I also showed the pictures of when Putter first arrived--so sad. I remember thinking that night that he may not survive. But, what a magnificent boy he is now!

Today is Paddy Cake and Paddy Purr's birthday! They are now two. Tomorrow is Badu and Hank's birthday! So...today we will have a birthday cake for us humans and the cats will have their pet-friendly ice cream! We will show the cake at 10 am, our time.

Our visitors, Pam and Rich will be leaving today to head back to Colorado with Queenie with them! I've also heard from the family that adopted Mercy and Floria and they love them! All is good.

We had BOXES last night! I am ever so grateful for the support.
Sonja/sonjamac--2 cases of Friskies Sensations and a case of Whisker Lickins Treats
Diane & Missa--a beautiful card, bed pads that she made, rugs for Cat's Cove and a wonderful memory foam mattress for when Bravo is recovering from his surgery
Hannah and her mom Jennifer--a card, 2 bags of temptation treats, and a beautiful soft rug
Susan/Schinn86 and her cats Cleo and Ralph--For Badu, a birthday card and a donation to FFRC, cat toy, cosmic catnip toys, Gravy Sensations, 4 bags of teats and a turbo tracker scratcher refill
Jo from AZ--Giraffe Print Crinkle Tunnel
Paul_68--a gift for Hannah, cinnamon color bumper bed for Derecho
Becca--hand made knitted sweater for Derecho--it's beautiful and will fit him!
Patty F from Missouri--a very nice letter
Selkie & Blue and Misty too--a thank you note and photos of her cats on their blankies from the Catathon
Jeanette & Furr Haven babies--card of sympathy of Fiver, a donation for Fiver fun and a donation for medical costs for FFRC. Jeanette also wrote a most beautiful letter about Fiver and FFRC--I deeply appreciate this.
Conii and her cats Madissyn & Elliott--a kitty holster for Derecho, 2 packages of Salmon cat treats, Yeowww shark/lemon/tomato toys, several extra awesome comfy beds, a harness for Derecho for stability, letter from Madissyn & Elliott and a bumper pad bed for Derecho
Auntie Bantry--3 can nip sardine toys
Nikka--birthday card for Badu and a birthday card for the Paddy boys
Carol O from CA--coupons

Paddy Cake 2 years old now

Paddy Purr 2 years old now

Ginseng, the ornery boy!

Monday, July 30

Happy birthday to the Paddys tomorrow! Paddy Purr and Paddy Cake will be 2. It's hard to believe-they still seem like kittens to me! They arrived here with their mama on July 31, on the day they were born. They had a difficult "kittenhood" and was so sick so many times when they were little. Their mama had no milk, so these 2 were bottlefed, but had the comfort of their real mama. They are permanent residents of FFRC. Join us tomorrow for birthday cake (for humans) and special ice cream (for the cats)--compliments of a webcam friend!! We'll show you all the cake on the cam!

We had 3 adoptions yesterday! Fayth was adopted by a couple where a friend of our's grandpa wanted a special friend. We gave him baby food, which Fayth loves, to seal that bond! Our Mercy and Floria were adopted together, by a local family. Two great homes for 3 wonderful kittens!

We also have 3 other kittens on hold--Sizzle (who will leave next weekend, with a probably friend!). Kooper and Pedra are also on hold. Val will be adopting Pedra soon, after her spay is done (probably week after next). Janak/Janet from New Zealand will be adopting Kooper but he will be staying with Val. So, Kooper will have 2 moms! They will be skyping between Val and Janet's house!

Pam and Rich are here clear from Colorado. They arrived yesterday afternoon and will be leaving tomorrow morning, with Queenie with them. They have had Queenie on hold for a few months. Queenie loves them and was rubbing all over them!

Nikkaross is here, staying at Kitty Kastle and taking lots of pictures. I know she will be happy to share them with our Flickr page for all to see.

Saturday was a very busy day here. That was our surgery day! All recovered beautifully and were playing already that night. The boys were: Tiki, Raymond, Raymondo, Frogger, Sizzle, Weber, Kooper, Everett, Give, Frith (and a umbilical hernia repair), Campion, Butterbur, Cassidy and Sundance. The girls were: Canton, Shirley, Goodness, Fayth, Betony, Efrafa, Faleen, Faleena, Floria, Mariska and Tweets. Avens has to wait as he had a tiny cold.

Derecho had a physical on Saturday. Dr. Darci thought he looked great and was very impressed with how well he does and how happy he is. She also had another look at Bravo. We will schedule his surgery for the middle of August. Filbert had his ears checked and we will increase his ear medication. Emaline became a total wreck overnight. Her skin issues have escalated dramatically. We are trying an increased medication recommendation from Dr. Darci and will give this 6 weeks to work. We have to realize that this is a life-issue for Emi, but we will continue to do what is necessary to keep her comfortable and happy.

We are featured on the front page of Ustream! Wow! I told the kittens and cats to get to the sink and wipe their faces, brush their teeth and get themselves groomed so they look extra terrific for ustream! They of course, complied!!

I'm so grateful for people who have made or are making special things to help Derecho. These "holders" on him, not only help to "settle" him, but make it safer for us to hold him--sometimes he accidently pops out of our hands. Also thanks to people who have donated items for Bravo and Derecho to have fun for their playtime.

We had boxes Friday night! So many thanks are given for this.
Conii--a very nice card and a box full of treats for the volunteers! Conii also sent a box for Derecho. She had some special tummy holders made for his size.
Paul_M--cat bed for Derecho (has an edge on it to help steady him)
Susan G/Susan345--4 packs of 3 Yeowww catnip bananas. These are shared with Covies, Porchies, Barnies and the rescue center.
Jennifer W/jwill667--cookie snacks for volunteers and coffee cups/lids
Bradley S from WA--4 large bottles of Tide HE
Henry R Peeps & Ohmygoodness--Birthday card for Zelda Belda girl
Susan TC--donation and card for FFRC
Cathy D from CA--card in memory of Fiver
Ruth D from NC--PayPal donation, in memory of Fiver
Gusti from Germany--donation to FFRC to resupply our soda, juice, G2 drinks and water, especially for the surgery day
Joyce D--donation to FFRC for pizza for the surgery day
Constance N from ME--PayPal donation for FFRC

We have heard from the families that recently adopted Sugar Plum, Martha Ann, Daymo and Durell--all are doing fine and are happy!

Just would like to mention that we have so thoroughly enjoyed each and every person that comes for visits--whether they are here as day-visitors or for those that stay either at a hotel or in Kitty Kastle. We have had many visitors stay in Kitty Kastle now, as it's been available for 4 months now! I've heard it mentioned that Kitty Kastle has at times been "not left in a very clean condition". I would personally like to mention that everyone has been extremely respectful of Kitty Kastle and has always left it in excellent condition at the end of their stay. We love having these visitors and will continue to offer Kitty Kastle as our guesthouse. If you are interested in visiting, please let me know so we can check reservations!

The new cat, Canton is a real people-lover. So sweet, loves to be petted and is quick to purr. It's obvious she's been an outside cat, as she keeps going to the door and windows, but we're working on convincing her that indoor life is way safer. The 2 new brothers, Sundance and Cassidy are doing good and are now out and about in the main area. Cassidy is gold and white while Sundance is all gold. Nice boys!

There's those beautiful gold eyes of FiFi's.

Purrdue enjoying the outdoor enclosure.

Friday, July 27

It is so humid outside that it's foggy and the stones look like they've been rained on. What a hot, humid summer we've had. Even with the heat, we try to open the flapdoor or window to the cat's outdoor enclosure daily. They love to go out. It's only a 6 foot wide by 12 foot long enclosure, but has lots of shelves and places to lounge at. Yesterday I checked on them and there were 27 cats there! Our volunteer Gregg and his friend Max built this a few years ago.

Pedra continues to get better each day. We will hold on her spay for tomorrow though, as we would prefer she be in tip-top condition for her surgery. We'll get it scheduled very soon at the vet's office since we probably won't have a big surgery day now until first of September here at FFRC. We will also reweigh the T kittens--Tiki, Talulah and Tabitha and see if they make weight for tomorrow. If not, we'll hold on them as well.

Many thanks to Gusti and Joyce D for covering our drinks, snacks and pizza lunch for tomorrow's busy day! We very much appreciate this.

We had an adoption! Actually it was several days ago, but I was waiting to pass on this bit of good news until I heard from the family that adoted him. It's Alphie!! This family had wanted a long hair, male and a nice boy (aren't they all?!). At first they were thinking of Filbert. I told them about Alphie, and his couple potty accidents he had. I firmly believe this was due to stress as he had never had a problem before. They agreed to try him! Their phone call last night was that he's a keeper!

We also took in another adult cat. A webcam friend, LoveMyPetz, found a calico cat that needed some help. After looking at the Name that Cat list from the Catathon, her name shall be Canton! She's a very sweet, very purrable young adult calico.

Putter has been spending a lot of time inside the house. If he goes to the door wanting in, we let him in. If he goes to the door wanting back into the rescue center, we let him out. He has a certain meow that means he wants a snacker. He also loves to lick up my cereal milk! I heard talk that Ada Jane would like to come in too, but I don't think I have enough rugs on the floor for her!!

Right now, we have a black mound of moving fur on the floor--Faleen, Faleena, Raymond and Raymondo. They are playing a hard game of "let's see who is the toughest". That Zavatar is quite a boy. He is a food hound and LOVES to be wherever food is being prepared at. It appears that Octavia has indeed taught him the cabinet trick--get in, grab a packet of food. The problem is this: Octavia comes right out with it, but Zavatar thinks he can open and eat his packet while on top of a layer of cans. Good thing he's cute!

Paddy Cake and Farrah have something in common. They both love those plastic spring toys and will carry them around with their front teeth, meowing their heads off. They each have a certain meow that goes along with this.

Here's very interesting news: About a year ago, we had a bit less than 1 million views on our ustream kittycam. Today we have 3,551,778 views! Wow--pretty cool!

We had a few envelopes last night! Many many thanks.
AuntyFi--rainbow catnip toy for Derecho
Pat L from KS--coupons
Michlynn--Birthday card for the Paddys and a donation for treats for the Paddys
Ruthanne D/Twiggysmom--donation for medical expenses in memory of Fiver
Karen E--coupons and Chief receipts
John & Mary from OR--donation for FFRC
Nicola M from Scotland--a PayPal donation to FFRC, for supplies
Joseph L from United Kingdom--a PayPal donation to FFRC

Fabio wins the Biggest Yawn Contest

Paddy Cakes wins the Biggest Eyes Contest

Thursday, July 26

Queenie was first in line when Donna came today--she got a 10 minute head and neck rub! She thoroughly enjoyed it. Bravo is here on the desk with me--he insists on being ON the desk. So, just in case he goes over the edge, I have the marshmallow poofs surrounding the desk! He is so independent--wants to do things HIS way. Earlier today, he decided he was going to get up to the first tier of beds on one of the cat furniture pieces. He succeeded. Just think of his upper arm strength!

Derecho is so cute. He spends his night time in June's Room, so he has easy access to the little litterboxes. In the morning, when we open the door, he's ready--out he comes and he's so excited to be with us! His very good friend Graciela spends the night with him to keep him company.

Bella ate her whole jar of baby food this morning--paw by paw licks. Her favorite thing to do. Cutie also ate a good breakfast. We've been making sure that she gets her very own breakfast plate and also offer her food several times during the day. She is now back to her weight, before she started losing it. She looks good. Asha is sleeping next to me, with her paw over Purrgeron's neck.

Update on the cp24.com--Animal House Calls. We were to be their "zoom in/zoom out" rescue for their hour show on Tuesday night at 7 to 8 pm. The spokesperson called yesterday and said they had breaking news so were unable to do their regular show. We are now scheduled for this next Tuesday, the 31st from 7 to 8 pm. We'll just do it again!

Our new Cat-Go-Round Wheel is on it's way. Remember the one that was auctioned off for the Catathon? The gracious winner has donated it back to FFRC! What a wonderful thing as we will take the present wheel and put it in Cat's Cove. We'll spend a little time helping them get the hang of it, then watch them have fun!

Kooper is an awesome kitten--he's everyone's friend. He's also a very good friend of Ginseng's. They love to tussel. It's especially fun to watch both of them in one of the clear jugs, playing together! Filbert is on the window ledge, watching the early morning birds at the feeders. He's a great chirper cat.

Jaina is sleeping here in the office--taking a nap on the floor with THREE catnip toys under her tummy. I watched her--she deliberately moved them together before she laid down. Yep, it happened, Bravo tumbled over the edge of the desk before I could grab him--down he went into the poof. No problem though--he's just looking around like he planned it. Mercy and Purrby are on the poof already checking it out--they want to know how he did that!

We had BOXES last night. Many thanks to you all. YOU are appreciated!
D'Lee--case of Friskies Filets, Fancy Feast case & case of Friskies Gravy Sensations
Paul_M--pompom toys, mouse/Kong toys and a Kong kickeroo & a catnip squirrel
Aunty Fi--2 rolls of Hello Kitty tape (!), 3 Yeowww catnip sardines
Sharon T/seagirl--2 cases of Indoor canned food formula
Susan M/daydreamz2--80 count coffee cups and lids
The Bubbas--Purina coupon books with LOTS of great coupons, treats for the Covies and the Porchies which they will love, Bonito flakes, Fancy Feast Appetizers, Fancy Feast Morning cans.
Kelly R in CA--Harry & David Fruit of the Month (cherries, and oh, are they good!)
Deb11111--5 big boxes of Bounce fabric sheets
Kimkost--3 big containers of HE Tide laundry soap, and Bounce fabric sheets
Bianca D/TokTuB-organic Coconut Oil for Emaline and any others that may need it for skin problems
Beth A--kitty cuddle Pal and a grooming mit
ZBMoss (with help from Aunty Bantry)--seems that Zelda Belda girl talked Bantry into helping her send a lovely card to her "mama" Jacci (which of course, I loved!)
Margieann C/Dale4lyfe and Tiffany C/tiffanyRae424--a card with thoughts of Fiver (and a donation for Fiver) and appreciation
Nancy L/luv4cats from WI--coupons
Lillian/zenamolina and kitties Elvis, Oreo, Max, Baby and Xena--birthday card for Paddy Purr & 2 tokens

Sleepy Darilyn

Weds., July 25

The flying kitties continue. There must be catnip in the air. Obadiah, Floria and Tweets are having a wrestling match--not sure who is winning, but they're going at it full force--running, wrestling, running, plowing into one another. I just walked around the corner and was met by 4 kittens running full speed ahead right at me. They didn't even slow down. Then I looked down the hallway and Weber and Linden was climbing up and down the yellow tower--so fast I thought they surely would fall. In the midst of all this craziness, is Derecho. He's gone from the middle of the work area to the front office all by himself, 3 times. There's a feather here in the office he keeps coming back to. And Bravo...what can I say, but he loves my toes. He goes to the door, chirps, runs and "attacks" my toes and goes back to the door, just to do over again. Would I change anything? Absolutely not!

We did not have boxes last night, but we WILL have boxes tonight. We did have an extra fun time on the floor with the cats and kittens. Animal Planet had called last week and wanted to zoom in and out of FFRC, thru our cam, during commercial time for their Canadian show Animal House Calls. So, we made sure the kittens were front and center. I'm told, if you'd like to view this, you can go to cp24.com Click on video, go to Animal House Calls.

Yesterday we had 3 adoptions! Our sweet Sugar Plum and Daymo left with Lynn S and her parents who adopted Martha Ann. Lynn called last night and said they were safely home in Tennessee and that all 3 cats did great on their 7 hour trip. Then on Thursday, her parents will continue home (with Martha Ann) to New Jersey. These were awesome adoptions!

FYI--all inquiries about adoptions don't always end up with adoptions here at FFRC. Lots of questions are asked (about litterboxes, kids/cats/dogs in the house, financial means to care for a cat, etc.) Also vet references are checked. We believe fully that any other cats or dogs that are in a house wanting to adopt, all need to be neutered/spayed. This is our way of making a stand that we fully believe in spaying and neutering. Good, loving, indoor homes are top of my list--that is our goal here at FFRC.

By now, all the orders have been sent out in regards to t-shirts, calendars, cookbooks, catathon orders, etc. If you did not receive your items or received incorrect ones, we want to know! Our aim is to get every order correct. Please e-mail me and let me know.

Farm update: all the farmyard cats are doing great and just received their monthly flea prevention. The Covies got a day of visiting the farmyard--they love to run, roll in the dirt and catch bugs. We try to do this 1-2 times a week for them. By the way--remember the 6 little chicklets that we showed on the cam when they were just a week or so old? They are now teenagers...and we've discovered that 5 out of the 6 are roosters. Lots of crowing going on down on the farmyard!

Pedra is feeling better. Many of you may know, she had picked up a virus. She is doing pretty good, still on antibiotics. She's eating good and playing a lot in Patience's Pen. She's getting lots of TLC which she is enjoying. Putter is doing awesome--he loves to take naps on the bathroom rug and the couch. Emaline's skin problems are resolving once again. Farrah is taking her meds--we have to be tricky at night and not let her know it's "pill time". No further seizures.

Purrby--lounging on the Outdoor Enclosure

Tuesday, July 24

I do believe these kittens grew wings over night--I'm talking about having flying kittens here. They are ALL just crazy--running, bouncing off walls, super charged. I can't keep track of how many have "flown" by me this morning already!

Yesterday, we had an adoption. Durell went to his new home where they have lots of love to give him. He sat in his pet carrier as sweet and calm as he could while he was going out the door.

We had many visitors yesterday from several different states. We truly enjoy having people visit the cats. It's a good thing to make new friends.
We had BOXES last night and items brought in from our visitors!
Kerswill & Amber & Nutmeg from MI--stickers, pillowcases, Bounce sheets, stationery, treats (Octavia proof?), manila envelopes, Appetizers, packets of Wellness food, little packets of blank paper, binder clips, 36 count case of Fancy Feast, a cat krinkle tunnel and a donation made in memory of Fiver and Gnuby.
Paul_M--zaney mice toys and a cat bed with raised edges for Drecho
Ann P and Kikkocat from PA--Hoops & YoYo ornament for Jacci, 6 packs of Whisker Lickins cat treats & a picture of her cat Kikko
D'Lee--case of Whisker Lickins Treats, case of Delights food with Cheddar, case of Halo can food & a case of Friskies Senior diet
Judeanlee--fish shaped scratcher big toy, 4 cat dancer toys, case of Fancy Fest baby food, case of Appetizers, 4 packs of the spring coil toys
Pg M--a bag of assorted cat toys
Anonymous--4 Zaney Mice
Beth A--2 Zoom Groom/brushes
Mary T from MI--card and a donation, in memory of her cat
Patty F from MO--card and a donation
Edith B from MI--letter and a donation
Boon (an FFRC cat,it's his 1st birthday)and Mary & Ron--a case of Friskies, a case of Packets, cat treats and a green wood rocking bed! Happy Birthday, Boon
Emily & Josh (visitors here from Texas)--2 cases of Friskies, 2 bags of Purina One Kitten, hand sanitizers, q-tips, cat treats and a catnip ball
Anonymous--visitor, carpet samples, rugs, paper plates, tape, copy paper, post it notes, paper towels, 3 binders
Lynn S & Lois & Ray S--PT, can food, homemade chocolate chip cookies, whiska packets, cat treats, coffee cups, Keurig coffee, paper plates, clorox wipes, sardines, rugs, towels, volunteer treats

Lynn S is our visitor that will be adopting Sugar Plum and Daymo today. Her parents will be adopting Martha Ann! They live in Tennessee and will be heading back today. Three awesome cats going into great homes.

The grandgirls were here yesterday--the four of them played with the kittens and cats. Grace, Kendra, Kellen and Kerstyn love to entertain the kittens and to feed them baby food. Good for kids, good for cats.

The tentative surgery list is made. We have 14 females and 14 males. It's very possible though that Tabitha, Talulah and Tiki won't make weight for Saturday, July 28th. This will be a very busy morning for us. Once they are done, I'll get them into PetFinders.


Zavatar--the cat with the endless tummy pit!

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