A very special day to me. Today is Steve's and my anniversary! 40 years. Wow--where does the time go. He is the most patient, wonderful person there could be! I love my family!
Cutie has a job that she is taking seriously. She's the bather of the babies. Yesterday, she must've bathed at least 9-10 different kitties! She closes her eyes and licks and licks and licks! What a wonderful girl she is. Needless to say, the babies love her!
Asha's fur is gorgeous--I tell her she looks like she has sable fur. It just shines and glows. She is right now snugged up to Abbott and Zsa Zsa here by my desk. Goodness is right above them looking at the three-some. Not sure if she wants to join them or not.
Yesterday, the Covies had a run of the barnyard--full out running and stretching their legs. It must feel so good to them. They all come back for supper and Connie's sweet talking. They're all back safe and sound. Mayor Anony was up here in the back yard--sitting on top of the swingset, surveying his land.
Solee is playing by my desk--doing her usual thing. She takes a coil spring toy and plays with it. She'll carry it, drop it, bat it and chase it. Only to do it over and over again.
Sonja is visiting FFRC, from Canada. We also had a overnight visit by Jobo who picked up Sonja at the airport. Catlady/Joni was here too for three days. We love visitors. Joni took over the care of topping off tummies during the day and then passed on this "job" to Sonja. She'll continue this until her time here is done.
The floor guys were here for just a short while yesterday. They swept up the "seed" (what they call the chips they spread on the floor) and then put another layer of epoxy on the floor, followed by another layer of seed. They will be back on Tuesday, Weds., Thursday to finish the floor. It takes a while for this process, but it does become a forever floor!
We had BOXES last night. I am grateful to you all.
Josie--Becky's granddaughter--2 appetizers, kitty toys, bag of snackers and 6 cans of Fancy Feast. This is one sweet little girl, who is so nice to the kittens
Widdletigger/Elizabeth--7 collars for the resident cats (one reserved for Zelda--you're a trickster, Widdle!) (I did have a discussion with Zelda--she says she loves me, but she's still hoping for that forever home! She'll keep me posted!)
Jeff B from IA and Sylvester and Jack--letter with pictures of his kitties. For Jacci--a 2.5 x 2.5 paper artwork of Tuxedo Kitty with Daisy by Matthew Bass. For the Catathon a 5 x 7 paper artwork of Tuxedo Kitty by Matthew Bass. He does beautiful work. Thanks, Jeff!
Tigercat/Julie--2 awesome recipe/cookbooks for the kitchen Catathon basket, a case of Fancy Feast Kitty and a case of Sheba for Magenta
Ellen/Furkitty and Pat/Cathouze from FL and Tori, Bobbie, Maggie, Tux, Rafa, MamaWy, Sadie, Dixie, GT, Scooter and Louie the doggie--4 bags of snackers, case of Fancy Feast appetizers, 8 cans of Fancy Feast, roll of large trash bags and three Quillows--Southwestern, blue floral and country hearts
Paula A/Miss Paula40--2 bags of kitty snackers, birthday card for Farrah with 2 bags of snackers and pull stringle wiggle toy. Birthday card for Derecho with 2 bags of snackers and a feather toy (he dived into the snackers!)
WarpedinMN/Connie G & Joe--for the Catathon from Connie--the wonderful Cat on the Fence afghan-tans, black--it's beautiful. From Joe--a stained glass picture--it's gorgeous. Thanks to you both!
Littlefrank--stuffed lion for Joline. For the Catathon--lots of things for various baskets! 2 tiger blankies, Boys Pooh coloring booko with 24 pack crayons, muscle racer suv. Girls princess coloring book with 24 pack crayons, hair scrunchies, make up, hair bow, barbie doll. Bag of kitty toys for cat basket and 2 neat light up white pillows! Also a doggie snacker for each dog--they say thanks too!
PSW--for the Catathon: limited edition print by Charles Wysocki called "Maggie the Mess Maker". It's simply beautiful. This will be a big ticket item.
Also big thanks for these PayPal donations:
Gusti from Germany--for drinks for volfunteers and visitors!
Furkitty & Cathouze--donatation in loving memory of Blackjack
Lana H--donation to use wherever needed
KimK from MI--donation in honor of sister Pam's birthday (peterpam). Happy Birthday, Pam!
We had a cat returned to us this week. She is 4 1/2 years and arrived originally on 12/13/08. She was just 9 weeks old. Her name is AP, short for Animal Planet. She arrived at the time we found out we were awarded the Cat Hero of the Year Award by The Animal Planet--hence her name! She wasn't here long as she was adopted within a week. Both of her owners have passed away and unfortunately she was placed outside in April. But, all is well now, as we have her back! She's a brown tiger and will come into the main area very soon.
We've received our report from PetFinders. The top 12 cats that were looked at were: Zelda (!!), Octavia, Spruce, Goodness, Maui, Tabitha, Dove, Dahnay, Raza, Polo, Haylow and PReakness.
A wise man once said....There comes a time in life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh, forget the bad, and focus on the good. So love the people who treat you right, pray for the ones who don't. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is a part of life, getting back up is living.
This was sent to me by a viewer and I absolutely love this saying. Means a lot to me.
Maui--a beautiful calico
No more contractors needed! No more building people needed! The cats have been watching different types of construction this past year and they now have it down pat. They've decided any further building that needs to be done can be done by them! Octavia will head it up (she wants more kitchens), Gallant says he can sling a hammer better than humans, Preakness can now pour concrete as she watched all day yesterday and Paddy Purr says he can indeed put a roof on now! We have such talented cats. Magenta will be the quiet overseer. We've got quite a team here!
Yesterday, the two sidewalks were formed and poured. Today, we'll work on sprucing them up--adding the mulch, pebbles and tidying up the area. We'll also rake the dirt up, spread out grass seed and put straw on it all. Also today the floor guys will arrive! I'm so excited about this. A week from today, the floor will be done, but will need to "set" for a couple more days. Then the furnace will be put in, the countertops, cabinets and mop boards put in. Then...........we finally get to move in! I can hardly wait!
Derecho has discovered the joy of licking out baby food jar lids--he likes it! Every scrap is licked off! Cozarelii spent time yesterday looking and looking at the kuranda tower beside my desk. He finally stepped on to it and climbed to the top, all without falling. A nap was then in order! Later I saw he had gotten down too, by himself. So so proud of that boy!
Little Pumpkin and Ginger are out and about a bit more. They are so tiny, yet so confident and brave. Their little legs can run--they are strong. Won't be long until Catsparella's kittens are also out--they know now what the door is and like to try to escape out of the room. Can you imagine those 7 too added to the mix of kittens running around?
We had BOXES last night! Fun, exciting and we're so grateful!
Mayumi from Japan--12 packets of Jap-anese kitty food. Derecho loves it!
Wolfpatch/Dave--2 wonderful Hummingbird feeders for Catathon
Dave and Cindy from CA--Beautiful crocheted king size bed cover, made with over 1000 yoyo pieces and 180 hours of labor, for the Catathon Extra thanks!
Mary K/mckane from PA--donation to use as needed (get something special for Pumpkin). For the catathon: Knitters Basket--big box full of gorgeous yarn, of all colors!, complete set of circular needles, box of stitch pattern cards "101 stitches to knit"
PhilnCleo from NJ--picture of beautiful Cleo, gold dipped teal flower in memory of Feliz Navidad Grace Rhoda. For the catathon--collection of Android figures
Gina S/catlvr4 from OH--card, 2 cans sardines. For the Catathon--2 shawls (purple & blue), doggie ring. Girls basket--hair band/ties, glove puppet kit. Boys basket--bug collector, spiderman towel. Spa Basket--eye mask, lavender soap Kitty basket--3 can covers.
Wanda from WI--Portraits by Wanda--new flyers with some of our FFRC cats on them! For the Catathon--drawing of Zsa Zsa sleeping in the palm of mls's husband (mls took pic) Awesome!
Beth A/eaglewacher from IL--TY notes/envelopes with Derecho's picture, return labels and stamps with Derecho's pic! Love them!
Catherine/svcathy/Scott D from CA--card. For Rescue Center--little book for little bathroom, big red/white mug "It's my Cat's World". For the Catathon: spa and relaxation basket complete with lots of extra awesome lavender items--essential oils, soap, bubble bath, sachet, eye pillow, booties, blankie--a wonderful basket! All from their Sonoma town
Mary I/marysbabies3 from IL & Jim and Nina, Baby and Cody--Happy Birthday card and toys for Tabitha, 2 lavender hand towels and 1 bath towels, lotion, sponges, styrofoam plates, kitty wipes, Pounce and other snackers. For the Catathon--kitty tin, butterfly napkins/hotpads/napkin holder, kitty figurine, Christmas kitty candle holder, 4 kitty mugs, kitty monthly card holder and 3 colorful fish for decoration (for nautical basket)
M J from MA with Frankie & Meggie--bag of royal canin dry food, kitty snackers, gravy sensations, kitty card, 2 awesome catnip mice (they like it!) and LOTS of catnip pads, all tied with a cute ribbon and individually wrapped!
You might have noticed Cutie's fur is disappearing. We're on top of it, or so we hope. Our vet has had us switch to a different medicine for our Cutie girl. She has an obsessive licking compulsion that sometimes gets the best of her. I believe this different med will be of help to her. We'll have to ask her to lick the kittens instead!
I saw Sara (the kitten) fall asleep yesterday.........on the top of the palm tree! She had herself intertwined and was safe and sound. Dovie loves the windows in the Kabana Room--she can be found there at any time (other than when she's on her favorite step), just watching the birds. What a really nice cat. Her other favorite thing is to have her back scratched. Maui has discovered that when the 6 kittens are out of Dodger's Pen that it's time to hop in there herself and feast on their baby dry kitten food--a real treat!
Fabio dares you to rub his tummy!
It happened! All five cats, Montana, Spruce, Haylow, Jannuka and Abner are now in Canada with their new mama and dad. I've heard from them already and they had a safe trip back home. Montana and Haylow were already cruising up and down the stairway investigating. Jannuka and Abner were playing on the track wheel. Spruce was taking it easy yet and had not left the crate yet. But, by now I'm sure he has! These 5 cats will be on the high end of a loving, caring home. I'm so glad for them and their new family.
We were back in the dust mode yesterday. The window and door was cut into the existing Thumper's Room! Dusty progress made! Last night, we spackled all the nail holes in the window frames and started painting them. Our goal is to get the window frames and door frames all painted today. Just found out right now that the sidewalks will be formed and poured today! How exciting!
I'd like to say a special thought to our cyber friends in Oklahoma. Our hearts here are with you there. Prayers for you all and your family and friends.
I would like to tell you about our little BlackJack. Most of you don't realize, but he became very ill two days ago. He was whisked into Thumper's Room where meds were immediately given. His heart was not functioning properly and he passed away very shortly afterwards. This little fella has broken my heart. Such a little baby, didn't hardly have a chance. He was born into a world (an abandoned house) where there were no humans to give alot of support to his mama and siblings. I'm glad he was here, even though for not very long.
I am at the point now of begging people to spay/neuter their pets. This is always the hardest time of year for me. There are not enough homes for all the births that are happening every day. These kittens are not asking to be born into a world where there is no one to love or hold them. Please, reach out to an outside cat, and take it to the vet's office and get the spay/neuter done. You will know in your heart that you have saved some lives.
There are 6 cats with their paws on the glass pane of the door, watching Dion outside working. He's making noise that is very interesting to them. Whiskers forward, ears up, eyes big! Any more interest and we'll have to put a hammer in their little paws and tell them to get to work.
Yesterday, the 5 little ones from Thumper's Room were up here in Dodger's Pen to romp. Wow--the action they cause can shake a pen! So sweet. Becky has been coming in the evenings to top their tummies off. The 6 group, the 5 group are doing much better. The 3 smallest ones of Catsparella are chunking up a bit too.
The Covies are doing great. We've been letting them out on the farmyard on Fridays and one other day of the week. They sure do love to cruise about. I believe we have the tick problem under control now by using Frontline. The Porchies are also doing good. They love all the summer chairs and tables that are out. I do believe they think they are out just for them!
Yep--a regular reptile visitor here at FFRC. They all get along together.
Wonderful day coming up! We have FIVE adoptions today to our awesome new cat mama/dad from Canada. These folks are wonderful, love the cats and spent much time deciding which cats were going to be their forever babies. They will be leaving today to go back to their home in Canada, which is just a 5 hour drive for them. They will be taking with them: Montana (who follows them around like he's known them forever), Jannuka (who was picked out before they even arrived), Haylow (who licked and licked them yesterday), Abner (will be a friend for Jannuka) and Spruce (who they fell in love with and couldn't leave. He's also a good friend of Montana's.). I'm so happy about these adoptions--they are going into a happy, solid home that has much love to offer these cats. Thanks to Brent and Jenny.
We had BOXES last night! Wow--wonderful items, we have lots of thanks to give!
Wanda--a hand sketched framed picture of Putter that is just stunning. It will be a big ticket item in the Catathon.
Phil&Cleo--case of 9 lives and a blue plush soft bed for Derecho's birthday.
Karen/electickatz--For catathon: garden basket--weed barrier, 2 pair of garden gloves. For other catathon baskets: color & activity books, dry erase crayons/markers, red kitchen utensils, scissors, 2 hair bows, 2 containers of wide sidewalk chalk, 5 boxes of colored pencils
Mary M from LA--For the Catathon--2 awesome Disney watches (Cinderella & Pooh), for Jacck--kitty clock and gift for Connie.
Tom P from NJ and kitties Buddy and Ashley--pop tabs for Kellen and a nice card
Sandra A/Tazmon--laser ink cartridge (thanks--will use in Mail Room), potty bags, 2 plastic containers FULL of Fancy Feast cans
Anonymous Friend--6 cases of Fancy Feast Appetizers
Wendi B/Wendilin--For the Catathon: cat on a Fence afghan (blue, gray, white & black), pink softy blanket. For Christmas basket: hot pads. Gift for Kelly's babies. 2 beds for Kitty Kabana, box of puffs kleenex, post it notes, 5 large magnetic clips
Linda S--case of baby food
Tigercat--case of Tiki cat, case of Fancy Feast and 2 boxes of Keurig tea
Oilsandgirl/Sheila H--2 cases of Fancy Feast, 1 case of Appetizers
Stitches72/Amy D from PA--For the Catathon: lots and lots of avon items for the Catathon, plus poster paint set, puzzles, stickers, flash cards, notebooks, rulers, folders, flash cards
Joyce R--beautiful handpainted framed picture of 5 kittens for the Catathon
Sylvia/gentlesong (week visitor)--2 bags of pop tabs for Kellen, kitty snackers, doggie snackers, case of friskies gravy sensations
Conii G from FL and kitties Madissyn & Elliott--Avonde card, 3 hooded cat beds, orange crate bed, big orange mat, 4 small kitty bed pads. For the Catathon: Laurel Burch items--lots of them that will make awesome Catathon baskets! Cat bed, kitty food/water bowls, place mats, t-shirt, crinkle tube, more toys, collars, cosmetic bag, night shirt, cat carrier. For Derecho--feather toys. For the rescue center--Yeooow bananas, toys, rainbows. For the volunteers: licorice, hersheys chocolates, 2 kitten scratchers and salmon snackers
DawnO from OR--card and 2 Disney Gift cards for the Catathon!
Many thanks too, for these PayPal donations--
Elskates/Eleanor--donation in memory of her precious Tiffany who passed away. Kisses given to Zsa Zsa who reminds her of Tiffany.
Gusti from Germany--donation in honor of Big Al's happy birthday!
Construction is gearing up again and we have lots going on this week. Yesterday, the last of the lights were put up in Thumper's Room. The window trim boards and some of the door trims were put up. Today, the last of the window trim boards will be put on then we need to get busy painting so the painting job is done before the floor guys come on Thusday. Also today the archway going from the Thumper's Room to connect with the new part of Thumper's Room will be cut out. That means we will need to move the 5 kittens out of there at least for the day. When the guys start the new floor on Thursday, we will not be able to use Thumper's Room at all for days. What a lot of stuff!!
Also on Thursday or Friday, the Amish crew will come in and we'll finally get our sidewalks in! I am so excited about this. They will form the sidewalk in the front going by the Kitty Kabana Room to the front house porch and the sidewalk going from the driveway to Cat's Cove. We've been waiting so long for this! The walks will be formed and poured all in one day. Or so the plan goes!
Caryn's 3 cats will be here yet until tomorrow. They are Ebbe, Volle and Doce. Their construction time at their home has been extended, but Wednesday looks like their Go Home Date.
We are starting to intermingle the two mamas, Kitty Q and Catsparella into the rescue center again. It's time to start slowly but surely re-introducing them. Once their "mommy-ness mode" rubs off a bit, I do believe they will both be just fine.
Gallant just strutted by, with his usual swagger. He has his collar back on part time as he decided it was fun to lick again. His wound is just about gone--just that last stretch left to heal. What a long journey this has been for him. Dovie loves to lay on the Kabana window sills just sleepily staring outside. She seems so contented. Cutie was on the big poof yesterday with 2 kittens, giving each a thorough bath!
Timothy, a Covie cat. What an awesome cat--so sweet and friendly!
Can't let this day go without a blog of thanks! We had our Day Sale yesterday. This was the last Day Sale until after Catathon and it was a doozy! ALL the items that we show are things donated by YOU, the viewers and supporters. I am so appreciative of this. We already started last night to pack up orders so we can get them sent on their way. Everything we showed, was sold. I am so so thankful for this. I appreciate your support. It's fast, helps FFRC, makes us laugh and have a good time and I believe also to pull us together as a group! I also thank the moderators, and the volunteers here who helped: Angie, Amy, Dawn and Sylvia. Thanks too to Joyce for providing the pizza! Wow--what a great day it was. As the orders start going out, if you should find an error, please don't hesitate to let me know.
We also completed the weekend's 24 hour cat drawer/bed auction. We had some winners! Thank you!
Bed A Twkitty/Terri W $65
Bed B Wonderteach/Grace S-R $55
Bed C Maddysnana/Teri $103
Bed D Loon2/Kelly PN $55
Bed E Zab8/Isabelle L $60
Bed F Missmic/Susan B $57
Bed G a lurker/Lynn S $75
Janet/Janak topped off the amount with $30, to make an even $500. Gusti from Germany also added to the fund to cover the shipping for everyone--no one has to pay for mailing! Thanks Janet and Gusti!
We will have one more 24 hour auction--this time FOUR wonderful afghans, each donated by a viewer. This will be Friday 6 pm (FFRC time) to 6 pm on Saturday. This will then be the last auction until sometime after the Catathon! They are beautiful!
I've been asked alot about when the spring FFRC t-shirts will be arriving. Hang onto your shirts--they are coming!! Had to say that, you know! But, they are already ordered, will be here about 3 weeks before the Catathon and will go up for sale with all the other items that will be available for pre-order 2 weeks before the Catathon. There's two colors--a warm grey and a teal. Both nice colors.
Tomorrow we have special visitors arriving clear from Cannda. These are the folks I mentioned last week. They will be sorting out 4 cats to take home with them to be their forever cats! I'm very excited about this. Two on their list already is Jannuka and Montana. Who will the other two be? Excitement builds as we wait for the answer!
The little five kittens in Thumper's Room are doing wonderful. Busy, busy little ones. They love playing on the floor. The six kittens in Dodger's Pen are now out most of the day. Yes, they're tiny, but they're mighty! Here, there and everywhere. It's so sweet though, when it's nap time, how they find each other and cuddle up to make one big black, brown and grey ball of fur! The 13 that feeds in Kitty Campus Room are all doing great. Little BlackJack is getting braver and more confident. I think EB has helped with that! Such purrable kittens!
That little Pumpkin is so funny. She's one of Kitty Q's kittens. When we go into their room, out the door she zips. She's barely a one pounder, but she's got spunk! Ginger usually is looking at her with an expression of--stop all that ramming around and come take a nappy with me! Both these kittens purr just by looking at them!
Walter--that boy can sure melt my heart, especially in the early morning and late in the evening. He cannot get enough loving then. He'll rub, purr, rub every bit of you he can touch--just a doll. Then when he gets wound up, watch up--his energy level is super high! But, bit by bit I do believe he is getting better around the tiny kittens. We are keeping a sharp eye on him.
What was that pitiful mewing sound? One of the little gold white kittens went rushing up to Linda and cried and cried. Seemed so distressed. What happened? She brought the kitten to me for identifying. It turns out it was Theo--one of the Thumper's Room kittens. When the door opened, he must've slipped into the main area. He was ever so glad to get back to his siblings and his room! Those 5 sure can romp and play!
Also this morning, we had the door open to June's Room for a little while. Kitty Q and her two kittens came out for a short little walk-about. Then they went back in and napped--must've been an exhausting adventure! All are doing great.
We had the cam in Catsparella's room for a while this morning. Little Meg and Fiona are a bit thin, so they were supplemented this morning. They may be thin, but they're active! They have all left their nest again and now call the lower level of the Kuranda Tower their new nest. All 7 of these kittens are so so friendly.
We had BOXES last night. Such wonderful gifts, of which we are thankful for.
TwoLoons in MA--For the Catathon--a picture made of FFRC dryer lint--including blue for eyes, etc. Has a Bubble Gum wrapper background. For Jacci--a picture also made with FFRC dryer lint with a Reeses PB cup as the background. These are absolutely AWESOME pictures. So crafty and means a lot to me! Thank you! The one for the Catathon will be a Big Ticket Item. Thanks to Judy S and Janet for helping on this end to make these possible for TwoLoons to create these pictures!
Cathy/ordinarydiva and Squeaky from NY--a letter from Sqaueaky and a donation in memory of Donna Summer, post it notes, Sharpie pins, special snackers,freeze dried Shrimp snackers too
Nokittymomma--2 cases of baby food Turkey & Chicken
Oilsandgirl--case of Baby food turkey, 2 bags of Royal Canin baby dry and a case of Royal Canin baby cans
Anonymous Friend--NINE cases of Fancy Feast Appetizers
Mitty208 with Tinker and Sasha--pop tabs for Kellen, 5 bags of snackers, Appetizers, stickers, Paw Points. For the Day Sale--kitty plaques with place for kitty picture
Arden & Charmaine--10 cans of Reeses sardines! For the catathon: Amish popcorn, 2 homestyle noodles, fruit mix hard candies, 2 cans of Amish meat, Amish tiny Tender popcorn and a Sweet and Sour Dressing
Drew Strouble from FL--awesome! signed and numbered Cat prints "Double Trouble" and "Final Warning" and a framed print called "KiKi", thanks to Herta B. These are beautiful drawings and will be in the Catathon
Ellen/Furkitty and Pat/Cathouze--card and a walmart gift card for Derecho and Farrah's Birthdays!
Our new cat condo arrived yesterday safe and sound. These are big, heavy condos and I'm so grateful this time, that it arrived undamaged. This condo will go into the existing Thumper's Room and the giant one that's in there now, will go into the extended Thumper's Room.
We also received some PayPal donations. Thanks so much!
Sheila H from Canada--donation for FFRC
Melissa M--donation for FFRC
Connie & Tookie S from OH--donation for FFRC
Janet C from VA--donation for Feliz Navidad Medical Fund
Nancy G from MI--donation for Feliz Navidad Fun
Aunty Fi--donation for Feliz Navidad fund
I try to mention this every so often. If there's ever a time I have neglected to mention something, please do not hesitate to e-mail me. Or if I have any information wrong, please let me know. I don't mind and I would always like to rectify these things! Thanks.
Yes, today is the big day. The Day Sale starts at 11 am (FFRC time). I thought this time it may help to post the prices on the items. That may save some confusion.
Kitty Key Chains $4 Bondies $5
"Peed on that" magnet $6 Hand warmers $6
Jewelry/zipper pulls $6 Scarf #64 $6
Jewelry bracelets, many colors $8 Hot cup/dish holder $8
Warped Coasters $10 Ceramic coasters $20
Key fobs $5/$10 Sir Emerson pin worthy Bear $10
Hand warmers/scarf set $12 Leggy Dews $12 (sorry, increase)
Quilted blankets $15 Cat on fence blankies $15
Jewelry necklace in pouch $15 Betty Tales Books $15
Cat nip mats $15 Mike's FFRC CD's $15
Teacup sets (china) $15 Lola 9 Lives Bear $15
Cat Doll $20 Quillows $30
Cat Plastic Bag Holders $30 Tan afghan $40
Warped Rugs $40 Plaques with pic $12
Thank you so much for your support of these Day Sales. This will be the last one until things are "done and dusted" after Catathon!
Remember too, the 24 hour drawer/bed sale is going on right now and will end at 6 pm. Check out the FB chatters page. After this one, we will have one more 24 hour sale (next week). After the Catathon, we will continue to have a few more of these.
Pushkins and Pushkiss are inside the temporary empty Dodger's Pen (it'll be cleaned shortly). There's a ping pong ball in there that they are swatting around at 100 mph! Such fun. Yesterday, I went with Caryn to a garage sale. Before I left, the cats asked that I buy them something different for them to play with. So............I did! I found a four foot long thick snake with two heads! It's on the floor for them to play with. Have already seen one kitten take a nap on it, with the belly on the top of the snake. And I've seen two of the adults (Polo and Spruce) approach it very very slowly, like they weren't sure what that thing is on their floor! Polo swatted at the left head! Gotta love these cats!
Now, is this cute, or what?!! Just love this boy Walter. He is at his cuddliest in the early morning! Can't get enough head rubs and pettings!
Joyful is becoming even more joyful! Yesterday she let me wipe her eyes without much of a fuss. And she's been playing! It's OUR joy to see her being happier! She's more relaxed. But, when something startles her, wham, she instantly gets "that look" in her eyes again. This morning she spent a little time in the Kabana Room and seemed to be very relaxed, then when a noise startled her, she panicked. But she has made great strides in the "relax mode" department.
We knew it was going to happen soon and it did. Catsparella's kittens have spilled out of their nest! These tiny little babies are toddling about on the floor now. So very sweet to watch them. She's such a wonderful mama. She's also quite thin as she's producing a lot of milk. We are feeding her very often and she's a good eater. Little Meg was even was at the door crying. We told her no way was she coming out yet--way way too small.
Our sweet Joline has figured out something she really likes. Sarah had a big stack of cushies piled up this morning and Joline spied them. Up she went and plopped down in the middle of the top one! So comfortable and so cuddly for her. When she looks at you, it seems like she's all eyes--they're huge!
I talked to Wanda, the portrait maker yesterday. She is donating an original portrait of Putter and one of Zsa Zsa for the Catathon. They are both awesome. We're talking about the possibility of doing copies of Zsa Zsa for later! What a gift Wanda has. Her website is: portraitsbywanda.com
We had BOXES last night. I so much appreciate every box and envelope that arrives.
PhilnCleo from NY--For Birthday boy Derecho: Bonito flakes, motion activated light balls and a Yeoow Banana. Derecho ate some Bonito flakes right away
Butterflyclass from Belgium--sent all the way from Belguim for our birthday boy Derecho! The class sent 100 kisses to Derecho--evidenced by "smooch marks" on paper, then laminated and they also sent a handmade Hugs for Derecho sweater bed--soooo cute!
Jenny and Hannah (our special friend) from IN--2 love chains for Farrah and Derecho, covered in stickers!, card with stickers, Sardines to share for all, Temptation snackers for Derecho and Party Mix snackers for Farrah
Melissa & Paul R from VA--Farrah's Happy Birthday card, 2 packs of coil toys, cat nip squirrel and 2 cases of her favorite Friskies gravy sensations
Ruth S/Racecat3--For the Catathon: 3-1000 piece puzzles (dogs, kitty & birds), 2 pencil color by number sets, DVD with 12 animal movies and a Frisbie yard golf set
Connie/warpedinMN--38 cat nip pads (with zippers) and 24 blankies (12 blue/12 pink)--all for the Day Sale
Cheryl M from OH--coupons
Napa/Donna--card and a note
FaithyMD--Birthday card for Farrah and a birthday card for Derecho
Mary & Jim with Nina, Baby, Cody & Irwin--Birthday card for Derecho and a donation for Derecho
Phil & Maryann from OH--chief tapes, bunch of paw points and a donation
Mike/sophieandlucysdad from MI--coupons
Ellen/kikimycat--birthday card with Farrah picture on it with a poem and a birthday card with Derecho picture on it with a poem
We also received some PayPals of which I'm very grateful for.
Caren F from CA--in memory of Feliz Navidad Grace Rhoda
Donna S from MA--in memory of Feliz Navidad
Margaret H from NC--in memory of Feliz Navidad
Helen M from UK--in memory of Feliz Navidad
Carmel D from France--donation to FFRC
Sheila H from Canada--in memory of Feliz Navidad and also in support of Walter
Ann F from Canada--in memory of Feliz Navidad
Faith M from MD--in memory of Feliz Navidad
Renee C--in memory of Feliz Navidad
Pat L from KS--in memory of Feliz Navidad
Arden and Charmaine from IN--in memory of Feliz Navidad
Charlene & James P from MS--in memory of Feliz Navidad
Cheryl G from TN--in memory of Feliz Navidad
Ingrid S from Netherlands--in honor of Derecho's first Birthday
Judith M--in honor of Farrah, Rory and Derecho's birthday and in memory of Feliz
Peggy & Bernie G from NY--in memory of Feliz Navidad
I would like to say a special thank you for your support of the Feliz Navidad Medical Fund. She is the reason for this special fund that we have set up. She triumphed over a major medical problem when she first arrived. Feliz's life wasn't that long (only 3 1/2 years) but she loved her life and enjoyed being loved on. Thank you for helping with this fund--it gives us financial resource to help cover some of our "over and above" medical costs on the rescue cats.
Tonight! Yes, it's tonight--the next auction! We have 7 absolutely awesome drawer/beds to be bid on. I want to say something first though. We have not sent out the last batch of beds YET. But they will go out very soon. We had to order special legs for them and they just arrived. After their paint job is done, they'll be taken to be sent out right away. They are coming! Now, for this weeks auction--there are 7 drawer/beds and they are pretty fancy! We'll be showing them today, but you can go to the Chatters FB page and view them. Bids start promptly at 6:00 tonight and will end at 6:00 pm tomorrow night. To place a bid, all you need to do is click on the picture or the comment icon below the picture. Keep it simple--enter the letter of your choice, the amount of the bid and then your chatter name--that's all! Joni R made the drawer/beds for this week's auction.
Tomorrow! Yes, it's tomorrow--our next Day Sale! We have some really fun things to show you! It will start at 11:00 am (FFRC time). Come join the fun--right there on the cam! We also have lots of leggydews and catnip pads.
The 6 Dodger's Pen kittens are running about. That little Remison, Jemison and Bix are so so small yet, but their energy level is strong. Ginger and Pumpkin are now playing all over in June's Room--they have a few kitty climbing toys and they love to show off their skills. Little Ernie/EB and BlackJack sure look alot alike. Both are so sweet.
Joline--she's already beautiful, but can you imagine when she's all filled back out? Stunning!
