Tuesday, December 9

Ornery kittens! Cats running crazy! Zipping and zapping and climbing. Tackling, jumping and flying. Yep---someone gave these cats catnip mistletoe. Energy is high here! 

We had BOXES last night! So many grateful thanks given. 

Donnajb---600 6 inch paper plates, box of 30 bags of Lays Kettle Chips

Jennifer M/Jinkies TX--For a raffle--super soft Kitty face blanket

Dewitty from WI--Christmas card, Tower Snowman with kitty toys and kitty snackers!  And info about different rescues

Jean S from WI=--8 boxes Kleenex, 48 rolls of TP and paper towels--yeah!

Trudy S from Bryan OH--Christmas card and donation to FFRC

Melissa L from NY---donation to FFRC

Gemini54--Kitty Christmas card, kitty pin with pink bling collar (thanks!) and for a raffle--very soft Charlie Bear

Anonymous Friend--milk rings for Pania  (she too says thanks!)

Ann F from NJ with Noah & Karla---donation to FFRC

Clark, Jessie & Family--For Anony's birthday--card and $5 for treats

Jill D from MN--Christmas card, letter and gift

KnittinKitten/Donna--box of 36 bags Grandmas Cookies, bag of Reeses variety

Nora S from NY--coupons and stamps

John & Susan T from OH--Christmas card

Don & Katy with Shelby & Dexter--Christmas Card

Tom & LInda C with Happy from IL--Christmas card and donation for FFRC

Debbie C/LostGirl--gift card and poptabs for Kellen

Andrea W--purple Paws tote bag

Roberta L from OH--card with note and 2 Jackson Galaxy Books

We took in a new kitten two days ago. He's a real cutie. Has a short tail and the poor thing has 3 distinct kinks in it. One is close to body, two are towards the end of the tail. He's gold and white and has a sweet personality. His name is Sunnie J. He was found in a neighbors yard of one of our volunteers. He most likely will be up in Main Area tomorrow.

We have names! The two little black/white kittens are named. The boy with the bigger white streak on the back and a black face is Floyd. The boy with the smaller white stripe on the back and the white face is Nelson. They love to rock and roll and provide much entertainment in the back Thumper's Room. They too will be in Main Area soon.

We also took in a young adult. He lived in Minnesota. Guess who our visitors are this week! It's Connie/Warped and Deb11111. They are from Minnesota and graciously, on very short notice, transported this wonderful cat to FFRC. His name is Bender and he's about 3 years old, a beautiful black/white cat. He's a bit of a big boy--shy by a couple ounces of being 20 lbs. For him, he would do better if we can help him lose a couple pounds! Bender is also a cat with mild CH. He does real well. His past owner could no longer keep him, returning him from the rescue where he came from was not an option and he also needed some medical help. He had ruptured anal glands. Things are doing better though in that department already.  I feel he too will do good here in the main Area.

We had adoptions on Sunday! In the morning, Michelle/Callie and Henry/Frank (usually Friday volunteer visitors) adopted Jambrew. They were so happy and so was Jambrew! I do believe this kitten will have lots of spoiling happening, which is good! We also had 2 kittens be adopted by Judy and Phil, our Sunday volunteers. They picked wonderful Gusti and Priya. I've heard already and it sounds like all is happy! 

This weekend, we have two more adoptions. That will be for Beth and Jenna Jo.  This family was moving and wanted to wait to bring them into the new home!

We also had a returned kitten. Caleb is back and he's a happy boy. Playing and running and making up for lost time.  Caleb is the kitten that Dina, my daughter in law found inside the hood of a car. He's happy, has grown and is spending half time in the Main Area and half in the Thumper's Room.

Take care, all! 

Sunday, December 7

I think it's still Thanksgiving, as we have extra much to be thankful for. We had a mini Flash Sale on Thursday and one on Friday, thanks to Lynnette. On Saturday, we had an off and on Flash Sale all afternoon and evening. Giant thanks to Mich and Vern for doing these. Big thanks to the volunteers here that pitched in and helped. And super thanks to all of you---our viewers for the support of these sales that make them so successful. Thanks too for the mods that helped all those hours! These sales truly are important to us and help us tremendously with keeping up with our needs. 

We already have started organizing all the items that will need to be sent out. Our Mail Room has piles everywhere! Rest assured, we will mail these out very quickly. As soon as PayPals or checks/money orders are received, the items go out! We want to strive for 100% accuracy. As always, if there's an error, don't hesitate to let me know. 

We also had BOXES Friday night. Wow--it was wonderful and we're thrilled!
Shawn/happyflame--a really neat laser light for the kitties--we tried it--so fun! Also holiday 3-D glasses. Thank you, Shawn.
Laura/medic101--2 cases Fancy Feast
David & Christine with Yuki, Anya and Miau--Yeoooow cigars, bananas, rainbows, Senses super roller circuit toy, 3 boxes Fancy Feast variety, 5 bags kitty snackers variety, 2 cases Fancy Feast kitten can
FaithyMD & Bobby--box of Meow Mix cups
Lostgirl--2 bags of Science Diet Kitten Food
Donnajb--Yeeeeow bananas, 3 catnip red peppers, 8 bags kitty snackers, Bonito flakes, 4 bags Purina One Kitten dry.  Doggie treats, horse treats, goat treats! Box of Cracker JHacks individual bags, Planters Nuts Variety, Nabisco cookies/crackers, Lindor milk choc truffles, nut/fruit seed bell for birds.  500 Styrofoam plates, 3 bottles Lysol wipes, Kitty wipes for faces, 8 boxes kleenex and TP! Big thanks! And candy canes!
LJ323 with note--3 bags Sunkist Fruit Gems, bag of candy canes, Pringles individuals, 3 bags party Mix snackers.
LJ323 and Larissa--a beautiful, wonderful Harlequin Cat afghan for Jacci.  We have another one of these that will be for possibly a raffle.  The artwork and handiwork is wonderful! Big thanks.
Julie/Tigercats54--3 kitty dry erase white boards with pens, from Zazzle, each with a neat design
Mary's coworker Brent from Archbold--13 appetizers for Jolene, 13 fancy feast broth and 7 of the 4 packs of 9-Lives
Michelle and Freank/Callie and Harry--3 of the 15 pounds of Royal Canin Kitty dry
David W--10 single Kuranda Beds--wonderful! We will divide between the Covies, Porchies and here inside the Rescue! We love these.

We also have other thanks to give:
Marcia S from MI--donation to use where most needed
Roberta L from OH--donation for FFRC
Mark S from UK--donation for the kittens and cats
Carol N--donation for FFRC
Olga B from Netherlands--donation for FFRC
Pat and Ellen of Defiance--donation to sponsor Farrah and also to help FFRC

We also have thanks to give for Thursday BOXES! Your boxes always are a huge help to us!
Lannml--2 of the 16 lb bags of Purina One dry kitten
Ardenandcharmaine--3 of the 16 lb bags of Purina One dry kitten
Joyce from OH--2 of the 16 bags of Purina One kitten dry
Donnajb--Happy Hen treats with meal worms for the chickens! They loved it
Susan345--Bag of Royal Canin Kitten dry and a bag of Royal Canin Bby Cat dry
Nona--6 bags of Royal Canin Baby Cat dry
Mike/sophieandlucysdad (day visitor)--18 packets of variety of Appetizers, 30 cans of Friskies, 4 whiskers Lickins snackers, 9 Party Mix snackers
Betz--kitty card and donation for chicken for Walter's birthday
Tara/Annieslots9--kitty card and note
Clark, Jessie and family--birthday card for Walter and $5 bill for birthday for Walter
Realty 5 of Defiance Ohio--donation from the sell of a house where the seller donated money to FFRC 
Beth/eaglewatcher--gift checks for KFC for CHICKEN!!

We took in two new young kittens 2 days ago. They were found in a shut box in a ditch by a mailbox. The man who discovered them is a very kind person and brought them here. These 2 boys are gorgeous--long hair black/white with some real pretty markings. No names yet. They are about 14 weeks old. They just had their pen door opened today and are now running around in the back Thumper's Room.  I don't think they're quite ready to come up to the front, but soon. Two real sweetie-pies.

Our other two adults--Betra/Cricket and Bobbi are doing better and better. They are so much more relaxed. I know that transition from losing their mom to coming here is hard. They were loved. But it won't be long until they are ready to come up front too. 

We had 2 adoptions on Friday! TInia and Intor went to their new home. The wish from their new mama is that they like to sit on her lap and to climb up into bed with her and snuggle! I do believe they will be two happy kittens!

Trucker finally climbed one step! He wants inside the house very very very much.  Oh no---I let him in twice for a walk thru and that's all it took.  Now, the notion comes to him quite often---I want in the house NOW.  For right now, he sits at the bottom of the 3 steps and cries and cries until I take him in.  Did I just say that?  I mean, when he's "accidently" lifted up and left into the house for a very short visit. What a boy---he has a heart of determination. I do think he's related to Derecho!

Joey is now everywhere in the Rescue Center. He's opening himself up more and more to letting people pet him. Such a joy to see. Mr. G is also up in the front more. Actually, he has spent a couple nights in the Main Area and is doing better all the time. Can you imagine never being around another cat and then coming here?! He really is doing good. Bella still has been going outside but not as often. She goes out, aims for her poof and jumps right in! 

Ada Jane is amazing to us. She has changed her bed napping place. She now climbs to above the volunteer pen and sleeps in a bed there. To get a drink, she has to climb down, walk over to the steps and climb them, jump onto the yellow table and walk across the washer and dryer to the sink. She seems to be doing this quite well. And her appetite too has picked up. 

Take care and have a wonderful weekend. I'm sorry my blogs are not as frequent. It's been a very busy time here lately for me.  It's always busy...but even more so. I'll try and keep you updated as much as possible. Thanks to you all---your support is wonderful. Your friendship is so important to us. The kitties and cats love you too! Have a wonderful week.  

Thursday, December 4

Happy birthday to you!  Happy birthday to Walter!  Happy birthday to our sweet boy.  He's now 2 years old. He had a special plate of turkey/chicken yesterday and will again today, compliments of Betz. He's a happy boy! 

Today Jenna Jo will have her spay at the vet's office. She just seemed a tiny bit off on Saturday when we did all the surgeries. But, by that night, she was running around like crazy already! But,we will always play on the side of caution. She'll be back later in the afternoon.  She and Beth will go to their new home together. Their adoption date is tentatively 12/14.  

Tomorrow, Friday we should have 2 other adoptions--Intor and Tinia. They too will be going together to a lady who has lots of lap time to give to the kitties!  Then on Sunday---our Gusti girl will be leaving with Phil and Judy. Sounds like Gusti may be leaving with another friend too! 

We had BOXES last night! What a wonderful "happening" for FFRC!
SonJa--3 cases of Friskies turkey and cheese dinners
JatCat-4 Quiet Time Kitty pads for the Porchies
Pat L--Plee--4 boxes of Appetizers
Anne--UK--lots of individual bag of charms with their own pouch and tissue.  The different themes are owls, butterflies, peace/love and cats. Really nice pieces!
Tom W--20 FFRC calendars from Zazzle--what an awesome gift
Phlebldy/Barb W--2 cases Friskies pouches, 14 bags kitty snackers, 6 Clorox wipes
Donnajb--12 bags kitty snackers, 4 cases Friskies large cans pate
macncheesemom from MA--note, 2 beautiful glass blocks painted with paw print ribbon and lights inside them--beautiful
svcathy/Cathy & Justme/Kathy--our CathyKay mama was named after these two KCathy's! They sent a beautiful soft blankie, stuffed kitty and 2 extra lg pom poms for CathyKay.  Then they sent lots of toys to split between the Cathy Kay babies
JillR--2 bags Greenies snackers, 2 boxes Fancy Feast, 2 cases 9-Lives
Lisa S/munchkinljs and Peter S--note, 2 Christmas blankets with kitties, 3 bags of kitty snackers, a Grumpy Cat Christmas basket
Warpedinmn/Connie--24 crate pads, 24 warpies, 12 2-pair fleece pillow cases (Warpies), 24 centipede toys, 12 Ming-String toys

I would like to send a special thanks out to everyone who sends such lovely items to us---all for helping FFRC. It's quite astounding to me--seeing this generosity. Warms the heart and I thank you all.

We also have other thanks to give:
Purple_cat--donation for FFRC, in honor of her family, to be used wherever needed
Sevren--donation as a Merry Christmas to all at the Rescue Center and family
Gusti--for little Gusti as a good bye, for a blankie
Janet M--donation for FFRC
Jacksmom/Jennifer--donation for FFRC for Giving Tuesday! 
Jason S from AR--donation for FFRC
Carol N--donation for FFRC

We have a Feather Update.  The feather project is still a go. This wonderful friend underestimated the help that our FFRCNation can deliver. She had LOTS of feathers! Makes me smile! Also, due to the heat there, and using many fans, feathers would fly everywhere! So, the project is delayed just a little bit, but it's still on. 

In the next few days, we will have some mini Flash Sales. We have such lovely, wonderful items that are excellent for Christmas. So, we will slowly but surely, get these out for your viewing. Of course, they will be done on the cam. We don't have an order of things yet, but then, that's the fun of flash sales! 

Triumph loves to run around with the plastic balls in his mouth. So soft too. Murphy is a clown--always playing and being so silly. She's friends with everyone. Ratchet loves the windows and is always watching the birds. August asked for a special breakfast feeding this morning--so brave of her. Cayden has discovered the fun of climbing the Kuranda Towers . I caught her this time---yes, it is indeed McHoney that opens my desk drawer. She opens, sorts thru the "stuff" and takes off with a treasure, head held high! So fun to watch her!

Tuesday, December 2

Watch out--better do the kitten shuffle.  It's not because the kittens are so tiny anymore, it's because these cats have speedy wheels.  They get to playing and then zoom, zip, zap, they run without any thought that they need to run around our legs. They bounce right off and continue on their fast ways! I swear they all have rubber-bones! It's truly a wonder that us humans haven't taken a spill yet. It's so nice though, that they are so happy that they are confident enough to just play their little hearts out!

We had BETP last night! That stands for Boxes, Envelopes, Tube and a Package! Many thanks for your kindness!
JilliR27--2 cases of Fancy Feast Gravy Feast
Nancy B--6 tun can cat beds!  They've already started being cozy in them!
Allanimals---cat skeletal anatomy poster---very nice
Aunty Fi and with the help of Leggygal--2 biggydews and 1 pillowcase with TRUCKS on them for Trucker! So soft and in the back Thumper's Room for Trucker's night time sleeps
Phil & Judy--Sunday volunteers--2 boxes band aids, Meow Mix packets, case of Fancy Feast, post it notes, Friskies cans, baby food, 5 chicken cans
Frank & Michelle--our Friday visitors & pet snugglers--5 cases of water and lots of Mr. Clean and Lysol
Jan S, from Defiance, visitor--paper towels, litter, soft towels, paper plates, wash clothes and bag of dry Friskies
Penn, Tell, Pixel and family--Thanksgiving card and donation for special treats for the kitties
Little Kat and her family Elaine and Alan B from FL--card, donation and gift card to Petsmart. Loved the letter, Little Kat!
Isabella/BudnBit from FL--education redeemable coupons for Caryn
Dan and Joy D from NY--card and donation for FFRC
Sopieandlucydad/Mike from MI--coupons
Susan CT from Defiance---donation for FFRC
Wendi B from WI--card and doantion for raffle booster
Victoria O from WI--raffle booster for FFRC
Jean K from MN--raffle ticket money
Francoise A from Ontario--donation for treats for kitties and doggies
Shannan W--donation for FFRC
Eugenia S from Russia---donation for FFRC
David W from CO--wonderful Kuranda Tower beds! We'll be putting these together this week and will use them right away!  Thanks bunches!

Ada Jane ate a good breakfast! She is simply amazing! Mr. G has been out in the Main Area more and more. Grumbles are down a bit. He really doesn't mean too much by his "talk". The kittens never seem too worried about it. McHoney has a new trick she's been doing this past week.  She's figured out how to get my top desk drawer opened.  She ever so carefully fishes things out that she wants to play with! She discovered too that I keep a bag of snackers in there which she helps herself to!

We took in 2 new adults on Sunday. A friend of ours, who works at Dr. P's brought them. One came from FFRC. Betra, also known as Cricket was adopted here in the late summer of 2009.  She was only 4 weeks old when she arrived from Dr. P's office. Her birthday is 5/26/09. She's a beautiful black/white long hair cat. The second cat did not come from here and was found in a beanfield.in 10/07. Her birthday is 4/27/07. Her name is Bobbi. She's a pretty brown tiger, with a very dark stripe going down the top of her entire back. She's also a "natural" no-tail so we have her as a probable Manx cat. She actually has a very very short stubb there at the tail base. She is sweet.  Their elderly mama passed away less than a month ago and they do miss her very much. Yesterday, they seemed to be ready to come out of their adjoined pens, so the doors were opened. After thinking about it, they've come out and are doing great. Both have lots of friendship in them and want to please but it's obvious they also miss their mom. When they are relaxed and settled in, we'll let them in the Main Area. Welcome to Betra Cricket and Bobbi. 

Two of our kittens, Intor and Tinia will be adopted this Friday late morning. The lady who is adopting them have been here quite a few times to visit them so they will know her.  Gusti is also on hold by Phil & Judy! What a wonderful thing these three adoptions are. Gusti will be loved so very much. They will be taking her after their Sunday afternoon visit, late in the afternoon. But first, the kitties need their Sunday loving time with Phil! 

Lucy Ann is wonderful. She would do amazing in a home where a lap is available for her to have all day! The Covies are doing wonderful! Anony and Sevaun are keeping them all in line. Today is their "out and about" day. They so love this! Lele and LaDonna are great friends.  Jonah will sleep next to anyone that likes to snuggle! Oliver is big and fluffy and handsome as ever! 

Sunday, November 30

Are you ready for it?  December is here, tomorrow! Hard to believe. The saying is---time flies when you're having fun. Well, it certainly does go fast here at FFRC! 

We had surgery yesterday. All went very well. Columbus, Intor, Ichabod, Teagan, Norton and Star were the boys that were done. Then the girls were Tinia, Bounty, Tenactiy, Screech, Amazon, Beth, Merlee Jo, Neemu, Dawn and Priya. We did not spay Jenna Jo as she seemed a bit off yesterday. No reason to hurry this process.  We will make an appointment for her very soon at the vet's office.

We also did a few physicals. They were:
Jersey--normal physical. He was so very good letting us handle him
Ponia--normal physical. She actually enjoyed it!
Slick--normal physical.  Gave an injection to help with his skin issues.
Thomas--normal physical. We will start him on meds hopefully to prevent his UTI
Paddy Purr--all seemed fine, except for his bit of thinness and his licking. Will look into which medication would be the best to help him.
Trucker--what a zooming boy he was. He showed Dr. Darcy that he is a super fast speedy-wheel boy. It's possible that we've found what may be testicles--not in their proper place, but "do-able"!  Will get his surgery scheduled soon. 
Ada Jane--still, of course, she has her kidney issues. We expect this from an almost 20 year old girl. We've been having a physical done monthly on her when Dr. Darcy comes. Last month she thought that Ada Jane might have an "unusual feel" to her abdomen. This month confirmed it---she has an abdominal mass that is about the size of a golf ball. Her treatment? Love her every single day that she is with us, as usual! This doesn't change anything for Ada Jane. What Ada Jane wants, Ad Jane gets.

We had BOXES on Friday night. Many heartfelt thanks to you!
Cheryl L from WA--a fun box filled with Jacci things!  Plus milk rings for the kitties, pop tabs for Kellen and box tops for Caryn. Also many many kitty pads for the kuranda towers--so pretty and purrfect!  A big thanks to Cheryl for her gifts to me--peace towel, cards, bath pearls, peace bird sign, a great book, lots of wonderful items! 
SuzieQ--bag of Sunkist Fruit Gems, 12 packets of salmon and a case of Fancy Feast
Romeosmom/Sarah & Rob (Neil and Anna Maries' daughter) and their kitties--2 plush kitties with squeakers, named Lucky, Temptation snackers, wand toys, 2 Laurel Burch cat carriers
Gusti--6 cases of Pro Plan can food
Kikimycat/Ellen from FL--more hot chocolate mixes for the guys that help FFRC and LOTS of pretty earrings, such a wonderful variety of them. Watch for flash sales!
IBKCFJJJ--you might want to know what that means!  It's Itty Bitty Kitty Collection for Jingle Jangle Jubilation---wow!  In others words, our FFRC cats! Yes--they got together and sent 2 boxes full of snacker bags, full of holiday goodies for Volunteers, UPS, anyone that helps us!  WOW!
Coralie P from Aussie--donation for Coralie , the kitty and friends
Deborah F from CA--donation to FFRC
Gusti--a donation to FFRC for Happy Thanksgiving
Nigel W from UK--donation for FFRC
Stephanie S from UK--donation for FFRC
Char in Biloxi--donation to FFRC in memory of The Mouse, her cat who passed to the Rainbow Bridge.

I have to tell you about our ornery kittens. Many times you folks think they are sweet little angels. Well.....they really are, BUT.......yesterday while waiting for their surgeries, they were rotten. Yep, just rotten.  Jumping, climbing, tossing each other around, rolling up their blankies and diving in--all of these things while in their condo pens. Then they discovered they had sandboxes (aka litterboxes). They were kicking "sand" everywhere and then rolling and rolling in it. Tossing their sand on the floor became great fun. I was on the floor, using a hand little sweeper to clean up their mess when all of a sudden, I felt (I'm sure a whole ton of it) litter come dumping on the floor, after landing on my head and shoulders and back. Yes, you can imagine it. And they just sat there by the bars looking out, like that was great fun!  Needless to say, their litterboxes were removed.  Naughty kittens! Love them anyway! 

Our orneriest kitties are: Jarvis, Moose, Abner, Trucker, Freemont and Dickens. Oh but what fun they are. Hmmm--they seem to be all boys!  But, then you can add in Gusti---she loves to romp and play right along with them! These are wonderful kittens still needing homes (except for Trucker!). 

I've been trying to make a decision in regards to cats and FFRC, spaying/neutering--the whole picture.I'm still working on it, but do you know how very important one single spay can mean?  It can mean many lives that are saved.  This is the time of year, before spring is even thought of, to get those boy and girl cats spayed/neutered.  It is absolutely one of the most heartbreaking things---to see such overpopulation problems that result in neglect and abuse. It can be fixed, plain and simple.  Spay and neuter.  And please....don't say "it's not my cat".  If you're feeding it, it's YOUR cat. Help us by spaying/neutering please. 

I've heard from CathyKay's family. All is going great. Scabs are literally gone, vanished! What happy news! They still have her on the duck/potato food. She's still there and while things are going so good, they are fine for her to still be there!

Jimmy has been hard working on the Porchie Haven. We've been fortunate to have a reprieve in the weather. It's been in mid 50's for a couple days. The inside of Porchie Haven is now insulated, covered with plywood and then that wonderful vinyl wall covering that makes cleaning so easy. Two heat lights in there will be all they'll need to keep them warm and toasty. 

The Barnies too are all set--their heat box is there already keeping them warm in the big red barn and the grey barn. The Covies are still getting out for their run-about three times a week. They come back quickly for the dinnerbell call! And the baby bunnies--they are doing great. They're growing, still in the nest and starting to hop just a bit! 

Thursday, Thanksgiving Day November 27

Happy Thanksgiving Day to our FFRCNation. It is truly a blessed day to give thanks for so many things.

Our raffle is over and what a raffle it was! So very exciting! Here's our winners. I would like to be sure you all know that I consider each and everyone of you winners.
Item A   mink kitty blanket won by Susan Am  ($675)
Item B   cat bed won by Jane Lue  ($730)
Item C  X-Box won by Gerri Ro  ($1,040)
Item D  iPad Air won by Sandra Hes  ($3,220)  ***
Item E  Seymour Canvas won by Jean Sch  ($170)
Item F  Music, Love & Cats Afghan won by Tami Lof ($490)
Item G  Camo Kitty Afghan   won by Romeosmom  ($785)
Item H  Black/white kitty Afghan  won by Kathie Sad  ($765)

We then had 25 consolation prizes to give away. That was fun and heartwarming for me! All raffle items and consolation prizes will be mailed very quickly.

The total of this was $7,875. And then the magic started. Extra donations started popping up on the cam chat--one after the other. It was totally amazing and remarkable. My legs and arms even got "jelli-fied" watching it unfold in front of me. I am truly in awe of our FFRCNation. A thank you just doesn't seem to be enough. How about a million thank yous?! My heart is full of thanksgiving and appreciation for the compassion, generosity and giving-ways of our FFRC friends. The total is $11,060.  Every penny will be used wisely.

As important as this financial help is to FFRC, your friendship is important too. It's simply amazing to me how friendships can form, such as they have, thru our chat and fb pages and our tweet and FFRCNation page. I truly believe we have the kindest people involved with this cat rescue. Your hearts are huge with kindness for FFRC and each other. I am grateful for our viewers, lurkers, chatters, mods, admins, fb friends, supporters--each and everyone of you. You are truly a friend to me and FFRC. I am in awe of your kindness. 

We also had BOXES last night! Fun and we're grateful!
Widdletiger--2 large packs of 6 inch paper plates
Jatcat from CA--Blue Diamond almonds, variety for the Moss Family. Big thanks
Patricia M from IL--lots of kitty themed cards touse however--very nice
Tom W from MI--10 FFRC calendars from Zazzle to be used as wanted!!
Fur Haven Kitties & mama Jeannette--for ALL the FFRC kitties--snackers, bag of Natural dry and a case of Perfect Bistro Thanksgiving Dinner. This was shared with the FFRC inside cats, the Porchies, Covies, Barnies and was much appreciated!
Warpedinmn--6 cases of baby meat food, much needed!
Deb11111--a special gift of a Dell Computer for the cam. Wow--what a great gift. This will be put to use fairly soon for our webcam. Special thanks, Deb.
Larissa--handmade kitty card with story of Little Mouse and Lorenzo
Rita S from OR--kitty card with donation
Cheryl L from WA--thanksgiving card for staff, vols, admins and mods
Sherry and David W from NY--thanksgiving card
Julie, volunteer--a batch of 6 inch and 9 inch plates
Judy & Phil, volunteers--clorox 2 and a bag of dry cat food
Emily & Arden C (birthday gifts!--so very kind of these kids! Poptabs, PT, towels, cat toys, kitty can food,  dry cat food, bleach, vinegar, Laundry soap
Kelly L--donation to FFRC
electraNJ/Nadine C from PA--Thanksgiving donation
Sharon/pablolvr--donation to FFRC, for Christmas in honor of her sister in law
Rebecca H/woolywhiskers and Darren M from UK--donation to use as needed

We've heard already from Ming's new owners. Sounds like it's a happy home! Ming is already playing with his yellow string, is purring and kneading and doing well. It's so nice that a cat that has been here for the length of time that Ming has can go into a home and be so happy!

I am constantly amazed at Trucker and his vocabulary. I truly have never heard a cat with so many vocals as he has. He will even look right at me and make a certain chirp, that I know means---please open that door for me. He's a chirper, a ye-owler, a mewer, a whimperer--so many sounds. It's quite interesting to listen to him!

All the cats are doing well. For breakfast, they had their special cans of Thanksgiving food along with fresh turkey pieces. They were in turkey happiness! 

This Saturday is our surgery day. The boys that probably will be done are: Columbus, Intor, Ichobad, Teagan, Norton  and Star.  The girls that will probably be done are: Tinia, Bounty, Tenacity, Screech, Amazon, Merlee Jo, Beth, Jenna Jo, Neemu, Dawn and Priya. 

We also have a few cats that will need physicals. They are: Trucker, Ada Jane, Jackson, Paddy Purr, Pania, Slick and Thomas. 

Today, our family's Thanksgiving meal is at my sister's house in Fort Wayne. We will be gone all afternoon. I give special thanks to Indy who is staying here this week. He will be doing the feedings, so that our regular volunteers can have family time. I appreciate Indy very much for offering to care for the cats while we are all gone.  

Have a happy, blessed day today, folks! Enjoy your families and friends. For those of you that may be getting some winter weather, stay safe. I deeply give thanks for you all. And of course, I'm so grateful for our kitties and cats. I feel very fortunate to be able to do something that I love doing. 

Monday, November 24

We are back! Vacation is over. Steve and I had a fantastic time. We went to Las Vegas--saw 3 night time shows, tons of lights at nights, many wonderful sights, walked our feet off!, visited the Nevada ASPCA, the Container Park and tons more. Busy morning, afternoon and night! One day we drove to Utah to visit Best Friends Animal Society which was awesome. A wonderful vacation, but I'm so so so glad to be back! I missed the cats something fierce, although I knew they were all being well taken care of. I thank everyone who pitched in extra to make it possible for me to go. I'm back on track!!

We had an adoption this morning! Our sweet little Huck found a home. He went to a great home that has two kids that he will enjoy. Tomorrow morning we will have another adoption---our beloved Ming will go to his new home. His new mama promises already to post lots of pictures. This is an exceptionally hard adoption. Many of you remember when Ming came in to FFRC---he was super thin, had neurological problems, visually impaired, very knock-kneed.  Most of his problems are long gone. He still has some vision impairment and is still knock-kneed, but these things make us love him all the more. Ming is going into a great home---the new owner has watched him from the beginning of his time here with us. And her home is safe for Ming. He will be the only cat and be known as King Ming. I know this will be hard to let him go, but let's rejoice----Ming will have his very own home! 

This morning was spent catching up on treatments, thanks to Mary helping me. All vaccinations, ear cleanings, wormings, flea preventions have been caught up now. 

Our raffle is on!!  This is an exceptionally nice raffle with 8 items! Each ticket is $5. You can do this thru PayPal or send a check (let me know by email if sending a check). BOXES will be Weds. at 5:30 in the evening and the raffle will start at 6:00, followed by consolation prizes! We are grateful for each and every ticket purchased. Check the facebook chatters page, FFRCNation and our Tweet page for all the scoop.  

We have so much to be thankful for! We have had BOXES once since I've returned and had envelopes! 
Linda M, in memory of Lily, her siamese--case of baby food, meat
KnittenKitten/Donna H--plush blankie with kitties and flowers, for a raffle!
Tigercat54/Great Aunt Julie in IA--big bag of Purina One dry cat food, 4 boxes of Purrfectly Chicken
Kikimycat/Ellen--Thanksgiving card. Gifts for the volunteers (will put in their upcoming surprise bags!). Then Ellen dazzled us with items for a Flash Sale---many gift tags, Christmas Cards--so so nice!
Justme/Kathy K in IA--memorial stone for Princess Zsa Zsa to be placed in Alberts Garden
Susan M from MA--donation for FFRC
Jennifer Boyd--Just Be Original Art Studio, from a fundraiser for FFRC ($200)
Alan C from UT---donation for FFRC
Karen B from Defiance--Chief Tapes
Deb/mycatkat--card for FFRC
Charlotte L--donation for FFRC
Mary from OH who brought us Grady, Blake and Shira--thank you note.

Shira, the black feral cat that Mary brought last week is now in the Feline Fieldhouse (part of the Cat's Cove). The weather has turned warmer and will be nice enough for her to acclimate there for a few days. Her two boys, Grady and Blake hang out in that area. The plan is for them to realize they are together again so that when the door is opened to the Fieldhouse, they will stick together. 

Thanks too for these PayPals!
David W from CO--donation to FFRC
Christine R--donation to FFRC
Douglas E--donation to FFRC
Roberta L from OH--donation to FFRC
Gisela from Germany--donation for chicken for little Gusti and friends!
Randy S--donation to FFRC

Great news! Last week, FFRC received a deposit for $1,880.42! This was from Ustream for our revenue share for the ads that are displayed during broadcasting! I thank you, our viewers, for this! 

Remember to check out the site  sparklepopjewelry.com   This company is doing a fundraiser for FFRC!  Also our newest project is our Scrip Program. Check it out at shopwithscrip.com

The 4 kittens of CathyKay's are doing so much better. A couple more days of antibiotics and they will be done. Little Screech and Amazon were returned from Peggy, our volunteer and foster mama yesterday. They look awesome and are running around like crazy kitties! Star's bum looks much better too. Thomas had a difficult time with this past UTI, but for the time being, it's under control. There's a possibility that we will do periodic meds to try to keep it at bay. 

This Saturday, starting in the morning, is a surgery day. On Weds., we will weigh kittens and make up the surgery list.

Mr. G is out and about part of the time now in the Main Area. This big fella had not been with any other cats all of his 10 years. Considering that, he's doing pretty good!  Trucker is doing awesome---that boy can go mighty fast! He is simply amazing! Bella is still going outside on nicer days. She had a big surprise this morning---she was given a whole jar of baby food. She was smiling ear to ear and pawed out every lick of it! Cutie is happy and is maintaining her weight nicely. Ada Jane is slowing down, but still eating pretty good. Anything Ada Jane wants, Ada Jane gets. 

So glad to be back! All is well. Kitties are having fun and the cats are happy! Have a wonderful day.