Joyful is here on my desk again, napping and purring! I never tire of having her here on the desk. Magic and Trucker too are here as is Paddy Purr--my morning buddies! And now.....here comes Vernon. He's a frequent flyer of desk-time!
We had BOXES Weds evening! Many thanks to each of you.
Pingpongballer--12 packs Meow Mix variety pack
Rebecca P from UK--for Vern--4 boxes of Bondi-Licks--he says a big thanks!
Zoolove/Pam--a really neat hoodie for Jacci--thanks!
Gusti--card for my mom
Phyllis V, Rachel and Kit--Christmas card, 2 wand toys, 3 bags snackers, 18 cans Fancy Feast, 6 very nice fleece blankies
Janet M--donation to FFRC
Wanda the portrait maker--donated to FFRC for 2 portraits
Yaiza-moon, Sonia-paws & kitty Jasper and Mom from Spain--Christmas blankets! Lots of the cats have received a special very soft blanket that Mom made for their comfort & also both dogs! Elsie received balls with bells inside, Magic has a bag of his poof balls, volunteers--snackers. For a Flash Sale--handmade kitty doll and a container full of crocheted catnip empanadas. For Jacci--jar of suckers in a kitty container, cat t-shirt, Trucker mouse pad, gold kitty pen, note book, hand painted nesting dolls & palvorones for the family. Big thanks!
CincyCat--made a donation to FFRC for a fun thing for the cats. A new Catalpa Tree furniture arrived and has been assembled. The cats sure enjoy it. It's been placed in the Kitty Kabana Room. It will be easy to clean too!
Santa/LJ via way of RI--In response to a letter sent to Santa from Zeke, Zany and Zest which was delivered by a peacock to the North Pole, a framed picture made of fur from kitties at FFRC spelling out Zeke, Zany and Zest in a half circle with a purple blankie on the bottom with 3 lumps--one for each of the Z's!! I love it!
Do you shop Amazon and go thru our site to order your items? It can be used for any order, not just for FFRC! Each month, FFRC receives a deposit from Amazon from these orders. For October, we just received $530.52. I appreciate this!
Another way to help FFRC, is to walk, jog, bike! There's a free app called ResQwalk. For each mile given, it benefits FFRC! It's simple, fun and good for you! So far, FFRC has earned $582.30. We have accumulated 50,903 miles so far! Thanks for each mile you have given us!
This year has gone so very fast. We started FFRC in September 1999. That means we are going into our 18th year of rescue. Doesn't seem possible. We started in one single room and slowly but surely worked up to what we have today. I am constantly in awe of the support you give us and the trust. I hold that trust in very high regard and will always do right by FFRC. I have much passion for this Rescue Center and want to reach as many as we can to help. This year we broadened our desire to spay/neuter more cats. Our total now for 2016 is 563--335 spays and 228 neuters. While not a gigantic number, each of those surgeries represents saving many lives. There are simply too many kitties being born without a home. We will continue our effort in this direction.
Skippy is now in the Main Area. He seems to be relaxing and is happier. Cricket is now also up in the Main Area 100% of the time. He's decided this is more fun that the front Thumper's Room and is beginning to make friends with the other cats. Right now we have 3 black cats---Koda (biggest), Cricket (medium and just a splash of white on his throat) and Easton (smallest with a bigger patch of white on his throat). All are sleek and shiny!
We took in 4 new kittens on 12/27. They are 9 weeks old and born on 10/25/16. Their mama already has an appointment to be spayed. We have 3 girls and 1 boy. No names yet! While 2 are still a bit shy, 2 are not. But with our wonderful visitors, they are being lavished with TLC and are really coming around!
Grey tiger, male
White/grey, white face & ears, pokie dots on back, female
White/grey, white body, grey tail, female
White/grey, white muzzle, top of ears grey, female
They are having a huge amount of fun of running, leaping and playing in the back Thumper's Room. They'll be there yet a while for their next vaccines to be done.
Friday, December 30, 2016
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
December 28, 2016 Weds.
Cricket sure loves the front Thumper's Room--we've showed him the Main Area several times, put him on the countertop near that door and he goes back to the Welcome Room! He's very relaxed and playful. He'll venture up eventually!
We had ENVELOPES last night. I am grateful for each and every one.
Joyce A--Christmas card and donation
Adrianne & Linda from MI (day visitors)--gift card for Pet Supply Plus
Vuokko M from FInland--Christmas card
Needtoretire--Christmas card with donation toward vet bill & sponsorship for Jones & Sea Turtle
Rosanna & Roy from CA--Christmas Card
Xenamolina & furbabies from IL--Christmas card
Lindsay H from WI--Christmas card
Annette B from NC--Christmas card
Barbara W & furbabies from IA--Christmas card and donation
Susan C from OH--donation to FFRC
Ashley & Panda from SC--Christmas card
Elaine & Alan B from FL--Friendship card & donation in memory of Little Kat
Lisa K with Cocoa & Noah--Christmas card with gift card for Walmart
Craig M & family from MI--Christmas card with Daisy, Hope, Solee & Mr. Fluffy
Sophieandlucysdad from MI--Christmas card with picture of kitties & gift card to Applebees!
Ellis & Barb I from OH--donation to FFRC
Joey3100 with Tanner, Zeus, Dina & Hailey--Christmas card with pics of her doggies!
Courtney/calico17 from ME--Christmas card with donation to FFRC
Tina H from IL with her pets--Christmas card with chicken $5
Jill M from OH with Mr. G!!--Christmas card with picture of Mr. G
Jan B & Alleycat--2 boxes of juicy, yummy oranges for the volunteers
Jo L --donation to FFRC
We took in a new kitten yesterday. His mama could not keep him any longer and with much saddness relinquished him to FFRC. His name is Skippy and he's a beautiful grey (not tiger) and white kitten. His birthday is 6/25/16. I'm sure it won't take long to have him come to the Main Area (unless he becomes friends with Cricket! lol) Skippy is a Name a Cat name.
We had a wonderful adoption 2 days ago. Xongile was adopted to a very nice couple. They were looking at younger kittens when Xongile made his presence known to them--it was love at first sight! I so enjoy that when an obvious match is made!
This Monday we have our HumaneOhio Transport surgery day. We have a full packed schedule--hoping it stays that way! We never know for sure because many of these cats are outside cats that are sometimes hard to catch.
Giovanna is beginning to feel much better and she is looking better too! So nice to see this. I'm anxiously awaiting her spay/dental date that is yet 2 more weeks away. I think she'll feel much better when those teeth are taken care of.
Spiker has empty legs---or at least he must think so. He's feeling so good again and just can't seem to "fill up". He's like a teenage boy--always eating! He so enjoys it! He's quite the character and is a bit of a clown!
Alice Mary was weighed this morning and she weighs the most she ever has here--3.09.5 (yep, we're going to even count that half of an ounce!). This is the most she's ever weighed for us. Let's hope we keep going up in weight.
The outside cats are all doing great. The Porchies so love their heat lamp in their sunroom. Sometimes there's 9-10 cats in there all snugged up. And the Porchie Haven is also a big hit for naps and eating. It's so nice knowing we now have good shelter for all the outside cats. The Red Barn cats sure enjoy all the hay bales piled high. They too though have heat lights in safe areas, away from the hay.
Make your life better with a cat! Having a pet has been attributed to significantly lowering blood pressure, as well as lowering the risk of heart disease. Plus, the mere act of stroking a cat for a few minutes has been shown to release "feel good" endorphins in the brain. Reach out a pet a cat!
We had ENVELOPES last night. I am grateful for each and every one.
Joyce A--Christmas card and donation
Adrianne & Linda from MI (day visitors)--gift card for Pet Supply Plus
Vuokko M from FInland--Christmas card
Needtoretire--Christmas card with donation toward vet bill & sponsorship for Jones & Sea Turtle
Rosanna & Roy from CA--Christmas Card
Xenamolina & furbabies from IL--Christmas card
Lindsay H from WI--Christmas card
Annette B from NC--Christmas card
Barbara W & furbabies from IA--Christmas card and donation
Susan C from OH--donation to FFRC
Ashley & Panda from SC--Christmas card
Elaine & Alan B from FL--Friendship card & donation in memory of Little Kat
Lisa K with Cocoa & Noah--Christmas card with gift card for Walmart
Craig M & family from MI--Christmas card with Daisy, Hope, Solee & Mr. Fluffy
Sophieandlucysdad from MI--Christmas card with picture of kitties & gift card to Applebees!
Ellis & Barb I from OH--donation to FFRC
Joey3100 with Tanner, Zeus, Dina & Hailey--Christmas card with pics of her doggies!
Courtney/calico17 from ME--Christmas card with donation to FFRC
Tina H from IL with her pets--Christmas card with chicken $5
Jill M from OH with Mr. G!!--Christmas card with picture of Mr. G
Jan B & Alleycat--2 boxes of juicy, yummy oranges for the volunteers
Jo L --donation to FFRC
We took in a new kitten yesterday. His mama could not keep him any longer and with much saddness relinquished him to FFRC. His name is Skippy and he's a beautiful grey (not tiger) and white kitten. His birthday is 6/25/16. I'm sure it won't take long to have him come to the Main Area (unless he becomes friends with Cricket! lol) Skippy is a Name a Cat name.
We had a wonderful adoption 2 days ago. Xongile was adopted to a very nice couple. They were looking at younger kittens when Xongile made his presence known to them--it was love at first sight! I so enjoy that when an obvious match is made!
This Monday we have our HumaneOhio Transport surgery day. We have a full packed schedule--hoping it stays that way! We never know for sure because many of these cats are outside cats that are sometimes hard to catch.
Giovanna is beginning to feel much better and she is looking better too! So nice to see this. I'm anxiously awaiting her spay/dental date that is yet 2 more weeks away. I think she'll feel much better when those teeth are taken care of.
Spiker has empty legs---or at least he must think so. He's feeling so good again and just can't seem to "fill up". He's like a teenage boy--always eating! He so enjoys it! He's quite the character and is a bit of a clown!
Alice Mary was weighed this morning and she weighs the most she ever has here--3.09.5 (yep, we're going to even count that half of an ounce!). This is the most she's ever weighed for us. Let's hope we keep going up in weight.
The outside cats are all doing great. The Porchies so love their heat lamp in their sunroom. Sometimes there's 9-10 cats in there all snugged up. And the Porchie Haven is also a big hit for naps and eating. It's so nice knowing we now have good shelter for all the outside cats. The Red Barn cats sure enjoy all the hay bales piled high. They too though have heat lights in safe areas, away from the hay.
Make your life better with a cat! Having a pet has been attributed to significantly lowering blood pressure, as well as lowering the risk of heart disease. Plus, the mere act of stroking a cat for a few minutes has been shown to release "feel good" endorphins in the brain. Reach out a pet a cat!
Monday, December 26, 2016
December 26, 2016 Monday
I hope you all had a joyous Christmas and a wonderful time with family, friends and your pets! The cats here had a super breakfast yesterday--Steve and I picked out some really yummy assortment of cat food cans for them. We had enough to share with all the cats--inside and outside! I believe every bit was eaten. And they had plenty of chicken for desert and tuna balls! This was also amongst bonito flakes. Sounds yummy! To top it off, their Aunt Judy brought in a ham bone--of course Alice Mary was one of the first to dive in!
Speaking of Alice Mary.....she is back to "food face", which pleases me very much. This morning she dove right into many different food plates. We continue to have her on the antibiotics per Dr. Darcy. I believe soon, her med dosages will change. Let's hope she continues this! She was playing this morning too!
We had BOXES Friday evening. What a great evening that was---you are appreciated.
David P from OH--donation to FFRC
Mary, Fri vol--2 cans lysol wipes, antibiotic oint, 2 inch tape, 6 cases water
Audrey/ajpritting & Gary --huge tin of popcorn, 3 flavors!
Amelia M from ND--donation to FFRC
Macncheesendoodles mom--donation to the S/N fun in memory of Macaroni & donation to be used where needed
Mary D & Randi M from PA--Christmas card with donation--use where needed
Janet S with Toby & Harley, singing Christmas card & donation for Feliz Navidad Fund.
Francis T & Kittens from TX--Christmas card with donation
Jenni B from CA--Christmas card & photo of her kitty Brandon
Paula A from OK--Christmas card with note
Rich & Rose/roseSF6cats with Marble, Blackie, Fluffy, Brownie & Checkers--Christmas card
Joyce R/stinkygreycat from TX--Christmas card
Teresa S from IL with Posie, Jean, Jessie & Major--singing Christmas card, donation in memory of Jeruska
Julie C from IN with Anna Marie & Miss Mellow--a very nice note & Christmas card/donation
Justme & Eaglewatcher--an awesome Fellowes Comb Binding Machine & all the equipment to do this! We will use this for The Hundred Storybook! Very excited about this. Many thanks.
Annette B from NC with her cat Elsie--card for Rory & Covies--5 snackers, mouse toys, Fancy Feast Broth, Whiskas packets, Meow Mix cups, 6 cans FF--all taken to the cove! For Elsie, from Elsie--Fancy Feast Broth. For Eddie White--Fancy Feast broth. Box of candy for all the vols.
Beth/eaglewatcher--birthday presents for Shamballie's BD (on Christmas!). My mom enjoyed this so much. Toy, snackers and a bed (which he has slept lots on already!) a beatuful kitty pop card from Derecho & all the FFRC kitties, letter from Derecho, and a pop up angel card. Plus 10 reams of 3 hole printer paper
I still have more thanks to give!
Lucy Poole and Benny from UK---donation to FFRC
DoubleydibleydooUK--donation to FFRC
Kristina S from CA--donation to FFRC
Jeffrey F--donation to FFRC
Tuomo V from FInald--donation to FFRC
Alison OT--donation to FFRC in hnor of her mother--she enjoys the site
Kelly L--donation to FFRC
Peverley H from OH--donation to FFRC
MaryAnn B from SC--donation to FFRC
We took on a new kitten. He's all black with just a few sprigs of white fur on his neck. His birthday is 7/16/16 which makes him 5 months old. He came from a family that had him since a wee kitten. They moved and then found out they couldn't keep their sweet kitten. With much sadness, they relinquished him to FFRC. I promised we would love him and find him a home. He's a very nice kitten and is just today out of his pen in the front Thumper's Room. He's running and running with his tail straight up in happiness. Won't be long until he's in the Main Area. His name is Cricket (a Name a Cat name).
Our snow is melting quickly. It's in the 40's right now and is suppose to reach almost 60 today. We've opened the windows for some nice fresh air (we're pretending it's spring!). The cats love it and are looking out the windows.
I am amazed at Phoebe. She is doing so well now. Zooming around like a kitten should be. And her appetite is great. It's like she cannot get enough of running now. It must feel good to her to be able to breathe and play and eat without worry! Spiker is a nut! He loves his big red poof and attacks it--he'll roll on it and bite it and then bounce to another spot and start over again. Such a sweetie! Coralie and Merri still are the 2 girls that love to go into the towel cabinets after breakfast.
Eddie White is spending more time in the Welcome Room and the front Thumper's room. He feels very comfortable there. Trucker is here on the desk with me--he likes being up high sometimes! Makes him feel like a big boy. You might see Franklin Thomas and Elsie playing rough. No worries---they are pretty evenly matched and seem to enjoy it. Jessie is doing great--she loves the big house to nap in above the 2 sets of condo pens.
We're in trouble and have to play peacemaker! Walter, Walter, Walter has his much beloved bed in the front Thumper's Pen. That is HIS and only His and he does not share it. This morning another cat took THAT bed. Oh no. Walter sat there and did his stare down---no luck. So....we had to relocate the cat to the table and make up a new fluff bed. Walter promptly reclaimed his bed. He's a happy boy again. Gotta keep Walter happy!
Just a note of explanation---my time is a bit more restricted lately as Steve and I are spending much more time with my mom. Please, if there's a problem with anything, email me. It may take me a bit longer to get answers back, but I do answer every email. If I've overlooked something that normally wouldn't be, don't hesitate to ask me about it. Thank you for your understanding.
This morning I saw Tabitha on the very top green cat walks. I saw her looking at the tree below when she suddenly "flew" off the top ledge and onto the tree. Made me gulp but she was very happy with herself! This morning I couldn't find 2 of the grey kittens--Hoover and Harvey. No where to be found. And then they were spotted. We have the window in the dog's room raised up so Camvi can go in and out with "her dogs". Hoover and Harvey figured that out--they were having a zipping good time in there playing and romping amongst the 2 dogs! The fun side of kittiness!
On to the New Year! 6 more days to 2017!
Speaking of Alice Mary.....she is back to "food face", which pleases me very much. This morning she dove right into many different food plates. We continue to have her on the antibiotics per Dr. Darcy. I believe soon, her med dosages will change. Let's hope she continues this! She was playing this morning too!
We had BOXES Friday evening. What a great evening that was---you are appreciated.
David P from OH--donation to FFRC
Mary, Fri vol--2 cans lysol wipes, antibiotic oint, 2 inch tape, 6 cases water
Audrey/ajpritting & Gary --huge tin of popcorn, 3 flavors!
Amelia M from ND--donation to FFRC
Macncheesendoodles mom--donation to the S/N fun in memory of Macaroni & donation to be used where needed
Mary D & Randi M from PA--Christmas card with donation--use where needed
Janet S with Toby & Harley, singing Christmas card & donation for Feliz Navidad Fund.
Francis T & Kittens from TX--Christmas card with donation
Jenni B from CA--Christmas card & photo of her kitty Brandon
Paula A from OK--Christmas card with note
Rich & Rose/roseSF6cats with Marble, Blackie, Fluffy, Brownie & Checkers--Christmas card
Joyce R/stinkygreycat from TX--Christmas card
Teresa S from IL with Posie, Jean, Jessie & Major--singing Christmas card, donation in memory of Jeruska
Julie C from IN with Anna Marie & Miss Mellow--a very nice note & Christmas card/donation
Justme & Eaglewatcher--an awesome Fellowes Comb Binding Machine & all the equipment to do this! We will use this for The Hundred Storybook! Very excited about this. Many thanks.
Annette B from NC with her cat Elsie--card for Rory & Covies--5 snackers, mouse toys, Fancy Feast Broth, Whiskas packets, Meow Mix cups, 6 cans FF--all taken to the cove! For Elsie, from Elsie--Fancy Feast Broth. For Eddie White--Fancy Feast broth. Box of candy for all the vols.
Beth/eaglewatcher--birthday presents for Shamballie's BD (on Christmas!). My mom enjoyed this so much. Toy, snackers and a bed (which he has slept lots on already!) a beatuful kitty pop card from Derecho & all the FFRC kitties, letter from Derecho, and a pop up angel card. Plus 10 reams of 3 hole printer paper
I still have more thanks to give!
Lucy Poole and Benny from UK---donation to FFRC
DoubleydibleydooUK--donation to FFRC
Kristina S from CA--donation to FFRC
Jeffrey F--donation to FFRC
Tuomo V from FInald--donation to FFRC
Alison OT--donation to FFRC in hnor of her mother--she enjoys the site
Kelly L--donation to FFRC
Peverley H from OH--donation to FFRC
MaryAnn B from SC--donation to FFRC
We took on a new kitten. He's all black with just a few sprigs of white fur on his neck. His birthday is 7/16/16 which makes him 5 months old. He came from a family that had him since a wee kitten. They moved and then found out they couldn't keep their sweet kitten. With much sadness, they relinquished him to FFRC. I promised we would love him and find him a home. He's a very nice kitten and is just today out of his pen in the front Thumper's Room. He's running and running with his tail straight up in happiness. Won't be long until he's in the Main Area. His name is Cricket (a Name a Cat name).
Our snow is melting quickly. It's in the 40's right now and is suppose to reach almost 60 today. We've opened the windows for some nice fresh air (we're pretending it's spring!). The cats love it and are looking out the windows.
I am amazed at Phoebe. She is doing so well now. Zooming around like a kitten should be. And her appetite is great. It's like she cannot get enough of running now. It must feel good to her to be able to breathe and play and eat without worry! Spiker is a nut! He loves his big red poof and attacks it--he'll roll on it and bite it and then bounce to another spot and start over again. Such a sweetie! Coralie and Merri still are the 2 girls that love to go into the towel cabinets after breakfast.
Eddie White is spending more time in the Welcome Room and the front Thumper's room. He feels very comfortable there. Trucker is here on the desk with me--he likes being up high sometimes! Makes him feel like a big boy. You might see Franklin Thomas and Elsie playing rough. No worries---they are pretty evenly matched and seem to enjoy it. Jessie is doing great--she loves the big house to nap in above the 2 sets of condo pens.
We're in trouble and have to play peacemaker! Walter, Walter, Walter has his much beloved bed in the front Thumper's Pen. That is HIS and only His and he does not share it. This morning another cat took THAT bed. Oh no. Walter sat there and did his stare down---no luck. So....we had to relocate the cat to the table and make up a new fluff bed. Walter promptly reclaimed his bed. He's a happy boy again. Gotta keep Walter happy!
Just a note of explanation---my time is a bit more restricted lately as Steve and I are spending much more time with my mom. Please, if there's a problem with anything, email me. It may take me a bit longer to get answers back, but I do answer every email. If I've overlooked something that normally wouldn't be, don't hesitate to ask me about it. Thank you for your understanding.
This morning I saw Tabitha on the very top green cat walks. I saw her looking at the tree below when she suddenly "flew" off the top ledge and onto the tree. Made me gulp but she was very happy with herself! This morning I couldn't find 2 of the grey kittens--Hoover and Harvey. No where to be found. And then they were spotted. We have the window in the dog's room raised up so Camvi can go in and out with "her dogs". Hoover and Harvey figured that out--they were having a zipping good time in there playing and romping amongst the 2 dogs! The fun side of kittiness!
On to the New Year! 6 more days to 2017!
Friday, December 23, 2016
December 23, 2016 Friday
Two days before Christmas! I have a long line of cats here at my desk---each are asking to pass on wonderful thoughts of joy, peace, love and gratitude to each of you. They really feel your love and so appreciate you all!
We had BOXES Weds. evening......and envelopes too! Many thanks to you all!
Beth/eaglewatcher--for Shamballie's birthday (12/25), octopus play toy and kitty snackers and a comfy bed for him. I will have mom open these for Shamballie on Christmas! Thanks, Beth.
Herta B--2000 potty bags, guaranteed hole-free!
Pam T/zoolove--lg. container (500 loads) of Nellie's All Natural laundry soap
Andrew S--For Janie & Cammie--bag of Beggin' Strips and box of biscuits
Rob, Sarah/Romeomom, Sean, Rachel & kitties from MO--2 lg containers Temptation snackers, gift card from WalMart, lots of red and green kitty toys, sardines
Matt, Darcia from MI & family (they adopted Ruby from FFRC--Christmas card and donation in honor of Dawn S and Tom
Bopeeps from FL--Christmas card and donation
Glynette from CA--Christmas card and doantion for all the kitties
Clark, Jessie & the rest of the gang--BD card for Shamballie, Felicity and chicken $5's for each, Christmas card with a donation for more adoption blankies!
Dave from NY--a special made Christmas card and a chicken $5
Dave, Sherri, his teacher Debbie & his nurse Julie from NY--card & WalMart gift card
Tom and Chris W from AZ and kitties Anna and Grady--Christmas card & donation
Tom, Donna and Katie Rose from OH--donation for FFRC
And..........more thanks! We are grateful!
Brittany W from OH--donation to FFRC
Heather U--donation to FFRC
Kathy M--donation in honor of Audrey & Gary P for Christmas
Lorraine LoBianco--donation in memory of her dad, John L. He enjoyed watching the kittycam
Charmaine & Arden B from IN--donation to FFRC
Brenda Q--donation for FFRC
Ferole P from OH--donation for FFRC to be used as needed
Alice D/TwoCats--donation to FFRC, use where needed most
Brenda R from VA--donation to FFRC--use where needed
Billie K--donation to get some turkey/chicken for the kitties and cats for Christmas!
We had another adoption! Kelvin went to his new home---he has a Dad! And I do believe will be a pampered boy!
Chewbacca/Bacca is doing better. He is a bit shy but once you touch him, he head butts and purrs and is so happy. He will be in the Main Area soon.
So far, we've given away 6 outdoor cat houses to people. We still have some more---want to target cats that are outside and need the warmth. And again, at the same time, we can encourage spays and neuters.
Is there a more regal cat than Eddie White? His posture, his looks are so magnificent. He spends more and more time here on the desk with me---he likes to be talked to. Jones and Sea Turtle are both doing good. That Jones---what a boy. He sometimes reaches up to pat your leg and over his back he goes. And then he stays there for a tummy rub. He is just an awesome cat. Between Paddy Purr and Trucker, I think all the kittens have had baths in the last couple of days! They are doing their "job"!
Elsie is here in the office with me, way up high on the purple cat walk. She KNOWS there's a kuranda tower there and is trying to judge the distance to get down. She is incredibly smart. Joyful is here by my desk too, sleeping peacefully. And Magic....he taps my leg to tell me he wants up on the desk. Love these cats!
WE will be taking some surgeries up soon to Dr. P's.
Xongile (neuter), Jasper (neuter), Phoebe (spay) and Easton (neuter) on Jan. 4th
Geovanna (spay and dental) on Jan. 11
Short blog---busy day! Enjoy this wonderful Friday!
We had BOXES Weds. evening......and envelopes too! Many thanks to you all!
Beth/eaglewatcher--for Shamballie's birthday (12/25), octopus play toy and kitty snackers and a comfy bed for him. I will have mom open these for Shamballie on Christmas! Thanks, Beth.
Herta B--2000 potty bags, guaranteed hole-free!
Pam T/zoolove--lg. container (500 loads) of Nellie's All Natural laundry soap
Andrew S--For Janie & Cammie--bag of Beggin' Strips and box of biscuits
Rob, Sarah/Romeomom, Sean, Rachel & kitties from MO--2 lg containers Temptation snackers, gift card from WalMart, lots of red and green kitty toys, sardines
Matt, Darcia from MI & family (they adopted Ruby from FFRC--Christmas card and donation in honor of Dawn S and Tom
Bopeeps from FL--Christmas card and donation
Glynette from CA--Christmas card and doantion for all the kitties
Clark, Jessie & the rest of the gang--BD card for Shamballie, Felicity and chicken $5's for each, Christmas card with a donation for more adoption blankies!
Dave from NY--a special made Christmas card and a chicken $5
Dave, Sherri, his teacher Debbie & his nurse Julie from NY--card & WalMart gift card
Tom and Chris W from AZ and kitties Anna and Grady--Christmas card & donation
Tom, Donna and Katie Rose from OH--donation for FFRC
And..........more thanks! We are grateful!
Brittany W from OH--donation to FFRC
Heather U--donation to FFRC
Kathy M--donation in honor of Audrey & Gary P for Christmas
Lorraine LoBianco--donation in memory of her dad, John L. He enjoyed watching the kittycam
Charmaine & Arden B from IN--donation to FFRC
Brenda Q--donation for FFRC
Ferole P from OH--donation for FFRC to be used as needed
Alice D/TwoCats--donation to FFRC, use where needed most
Brenda R from VA--donation to FFRC--use where needed
Billie K--donation to get some turkey/chicken for the kitties and cats for Christmas!
We had another adoption! Kelvin went to his new home---he has a Dad! And I do believe will be a pampered boy!
Chewbacca/Bacca is doing better. He is a bit shy but once you touch him, he head butts and purrs and is so happy. He will be in the Main Area soon.
So far, we've given away 6 outdoor cat houses to people. We still have some more---want to target cats that are outside and need the warmth. And again, at the same time, we can encourage spays and neuters.
Is there a more regal cat than Eddie White? His posture, his looks are so magnificent. He spends more and more time here on the desk with me---he likes to be talked to. Jones and Sea Turtle are both doing good. That Jones---what a boy. He sometimes reaches up to pat your leg and over his back he goes. And then he stays there for a tummy rub. He is just an awesome cat. Between Paddy Purr and Trucker, I think all the kittens have had baths in the last couple of days! They are doing their "job"!
Elsie is here in the office with me, way up high on the purple cat walk. She KNOWS there's a kuranda tower there and is trying to judge the distance to get down. She is incredibly smart. Joyful is here by my desk too, sleeping peacefully. And Magic....he taps my leg to tell me he wants up on the desk. Love these cats!
WE will be taking some surgeries up soon to Dr. P's.
Xongile (neuter), Jasper (neuter), Phoebe (spay) and Easton (neuter) on Jan. 4th
Geovanna (spay and dental) on Jan. 11
Short blog---busy day! Enjoy this wonderful Friday!
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
December 21, 2016 Weds.
4 more days to Christmas! The cats are all getting ready and being so nice! Paddy Purr has already groomed 2 kittens today. Kiara shared the warm laundry towels with 3 kittens just so she'd stay on the "nice" list. Derecho is watching over all the kittens in hopes that they keep behaving. Coralie has only swatted one kitten (so far) today. Pania did a biggie today---she was very good at sharing the Bonito flakes with the other cats! And Zavatar shared his breakfast with Fabio--that was wonderful to see! Nice things going on too in The House That Jonah Built--Sevaun let Markie and Victor play with the Track Toy! They are sure hoping for an extra yummy breakfast come Christmas morning!
We had BOXES Monday evening! Wow! I'm so very grateful and so are the cats!
Jan T from Hawaii--card, 5 handtowels, 2 scrubbers, kitty books, 3 calendars, travel bag, Biscotti treats for the volunteers, 2 beautiful glass balls for Alberts Garden
Fran D from FL--cards that sing!, slippers, kitty jammies, magnets with pretty sayings & gift card for restaurant---thank you bunches! To use as needed: kitty toes, magnets, kitty sticker tabs, kitty book, 2 wine marker sets, adult kitty coloring book & pens
Pckrbckr--Reeses for Jacci, PB pretzels for Steve, M&M Peanuts for Lynnette. Also snackers, washcloths, box tops & 2 bags of pop tabs
Billie K-K-Cups 4 boxes of Angelino Variety of flavors--vols love it already! And a delivery from Bath & Body of Body Cremes for the volunteers! Many thanks.
Mary D from CT_-Christmas card, donation in memory of Tiny Toes
Realty Five, Defiance--donation from a house sale
Mary OD from FL--Christmas card, donation in honor of Marti Whitlock
Joe & Elskates with Bridgett, Natasha & Savanna--Christmas card
Kerswell and Tom with Shawnee & Domino--Christmas card
Jane/Calico17--Christmas card and donation
Pat L/Sophieandlucys grandma--Christmas card
Fran S & Daylight, Headlight, Buglight & Starlight--card, donation in honor of Schinn
Robotman from CA--Christmas card and stickers
Vern & MIch and Cheddar & Simon--Christmas card
Phyllis & Emmy from MI--Christmas card and donation
Raven652 from CA--Christmas card
Anita S from NY--Christmas card
Sandra/krnk400 with Betty Bernie & Sigfrie--Christmas card and donation
Trace, Phil & Bella--Christmas card and donation
Zoesmama from PA--Christmas card
Melissa W/Nalamina --Christmas card
Happyflame--long distance vol--Christmas card & donation for treats
Mike & Betsy S with Tate & Gracie--Christmas card and donation
Phil & Judeanlee--Christmas card
Jazz13764 & Susan from UK--Christmas card of St. Pauls
Pat D/Elviscat--Christmas card & gift card to Walmart
JoanneZ from NY with Betsy, Jenny & Mitzy--donation for Dryer fund
I am moved by the generosity of you folks. We are trying to get all our medical suppliers paid before the end of the year and also our veterinary bill. Your donations are helping with this. And Steve and I are both grateful.
BIG news! We received an email from Eagle Rare Life in regards to the Award Ranking. Here's what they have to say: "Your Eagle Rare Life Award story made it in our top 30! Be sure to keep up the voting momentum so that we are eligible for the grand prize. Don't forget that voting ends on January 5th. That leaves you a few weeks to spread the word and rally your supporters to secure your spot in the top 30!" Here's more info: we do not have to have the most number of votes in order to be a grand prize winner. We only need to be one of the top 30 nominees with the most votes! We will be contacted in the next few weeks for additional interviewing. We are so excited about this! Let's keep the daily votes coming at: http://eaglerarelife.com/content/jacci-moss-0
We have some more thanks to give too!
Billie K--donation to help with Giovanna's medical expenses.
Lori N from NE--donation to be used as needed.
Brian & Liz B from NY--donation to FFRC
Pam/CincyCat--donation for the kitties to pick out something fun! (it's coming next week!)
Mark C--donation for FFRC
Shannon & Donavon--donation for FFRC
Maite from Spain--donation for the Paddys
Judith M--donation for FFRC
Tammy & Keith and cats--donation for FFRC
Audrey P--donation to FFRC in honor of The Moine Family
Dave S--donation to FFRC
Vixanna/Bagobear--donation to help towards Peanut's medical expenses and in honor of Eaglewatcher & Belltime for being such great friends.
As you may have heard, we launched our One Hundred Storybook on Monday. Remember the Catapalooza that we did 2 years ago? We read about 150 stories of various cats that had a history with FFRC. Well, we took 100 of those stories, added colored pictures of each of those 100 cats, made 62 copies and put them in a story binder. Some cats are residents, some are CH, some have passed, also added Porchie/Covie cats. We put these Storybooks out there for $25. The reason we did this is because we thought you may like to have these stories yourself ! Good news--we sold them all already! This money will go towards our Dandy, Dazzling Dryer Fund!
Now........more good news! We were given a donation to help with the making of 100 copies of this One Hundred Storybook! Isn't that wonderful! And many thanks to this kind person. We will begin making these 100 copies this week. If you'd like to wait until the first week of January to send in a check or PayPal, if you're interested in having one, that would be fine! As soon as we have them printed and put together, we can start sending them out! I thank you for your support of this project. We've been excited about it--to spread the stories of many of our cats!
We had an adoption this past Sunday. Little Lucy went to her new home. I've been in touch with her new mama and she is doing great. The pictures are so nice.
We also took in a new cat. His name is Chewbacca or as we've been calling him, Bacca. He's a black/white cat that was found under the hood in the motor. The family that found him was worried about his safety. So......Bacca is now here, safe and sound. His birthday is 10/3/15. He's a bit shy at first, but then he turns into a mush. I wonder if something happened that causes that first reaction to be careful. Once the petting starts though, he soaks it up.
We had an ad in the paper on Sunday to help with housing for outside cats. We were gifted some cat houses specifically for us to use at our discretion to give away. When someone calls about a need, we can also give info out on low cost spay/neuters. A double good thing! Afterall, we want outside cats to be warm in this cold weather.
Wow---we've had some visitors this morning! Christmas visitors! Big thanks for your gifts!
Jessie & Wes W--big bag of dry cat food, kitty litter, kitten powder milk and a cat-toy scratcher
Jean L from Williams County--she collected items for FFRC, doing the 12 Days of Christmas theme! Calming collars, bath towels, cat toys, dry cat food, canned food, fleece throws, PT, lysol, Laundry soap, Clorox wipes, baby wipes, Paw Points!
The House of Ruth, Defiance--brought over volunteer Christmas goodies! And a homemade tuna snacker for the cats---will hold this for Christmas morning!
Sue King Family, Harmon family, Gregory family and Starner family--a Christmas drop off of goodies! PT, snackers, bleach, laundry soap, lysol wipes, trash bags, can cat food, dry cat food, glass cleaner, volunteer snackers & juice, baby meat food.
You might've noticed we have a little kitty cold going on here. Nothing serious. And when they are better, their immune system will have been boosted up! All are much better today.
Have you seen that black/white blur zooming by?! That would be Phoebe! It's amazing how much better she is now that the polyp is gone. And still no snorting, snoring or weird sounds from her! She is amazing and eating good.
Little Alice Mary is once again diving into the food dish. It's totally impossible to keep this kitten clean! She enjoys her food too much! She has the most sweetest look on her when she wants her baby food! And it doesn't bother her at all to be messy!
Giovanna is doing a bit better. She's eating good. Still napping alot and that is ok. We're letting her rest and feel better. She sure loves her soft cushie beds.
Take care! 4 more days! The cats are on their countdown!
We had BOXES Monday evening! Wow! I'm so very grateful and so are the cats!
Jan T from Hawaii--card, 5 handtowels, 2 scrubbers, kitty books, 3 calendars, travel bag, Biscotti treats for the volunteers, 2 beautiful glass balls for Alberts Garden
Fran D from FL--cards that sing!, slippers, kitty jammies, magnets with pretty sayings & gift card for restaurant---thank you bunches! To use as needed: kitty toes, magnets, kitty sticker tabs, kitty book, 2 wine marker sets, adult kitty coloring book & pens
Pckrbckr--Reeses for Jacci, PB pretzels for Steve, M&M Peanuts for Lynnette. Also snackers, washcloths, box tops & 2 bags of pop tabs
Billie K-K-Cups 4 boxes of Angelino Variety of flavors--vols love it already! And a delivery from Bath & Body of Body Cremes for the volunteers! Many thanks.
Mary D from CT_-Christmas card, donation in memory of Tiny Toes
Realty Five, Defiance--donation from a house sale
Mary OD from FL--Christmas card, donation in honor of Marti Whitlock
Joe & Elskates with Bridgett, Natasha & Savanna--Christmas card
Kerswell and Tom with Shawnee & Domino--Christmas card
Jane/Calico17--Christmas card and donation
Pat L/Sophieandlucys grandma--Christmas card
Fran S & Daylight, Headlight, Buglight & Starlight--card, donation in honor of Schinn
Robotman from CA--Christmas card and stickers
Vern & MIch and Cheddar & Simon--Christmas card
Phyllis & Emmy from MI--Christmas card and donation
Raven652 from CA--Christmas card
Anita S from NY--Christmas card
Sandra/krnk400 with Betty Bernie & Sigfrie--Christmas card and donation
Trace, Phil & Bella--Christmas card and donation
Zoesmama from PA--Christmas card
Melissa W/Nalamina --Christmas card
Happyflame--long distance vol--Christmas card & donation for treats
Mike & Betsy S with Tate & Gracie--Christmas card and donation
Phil & Judeanlee--Christmas card
Jazz13764 & Susan from UK--Christmas card of St. Pauls
Pat D/Elviscat--Christmas card & gift card to Walmart
JoanneZ from NY with Betsy, Jenny & Mitzy--donation for Dryer fund
I am moved by the generosity of you folks. We are trying to get all our medical suppliers paid before the end of the year and also our veterinary bill. Your donations are helping with this. And Steve and I are both grateful.
BIG news! We received an email from Eagle Rare Life in regards to the Award Ranking. Here's what they have to say: "Your Eagle Rare Life Award story made it in our top 30! Be sure to keep up the voting momentum so that we are eligible for the grand prize. Don't forget that voting ends on January 5th. That leaves you a few weeks to spread the word and rally your supporters to secure your spot in the top 30!" Here's more info: we do not have to have the most number of votes in order to be a grand prize winner. We only need to be one of the top 30 nominees with the most votes! We will be contacted in the next few weeks for additional interviewing. We are so excited about this! Let's keep the daily votes coming at: http://eaglerarelife.com/content/jacci-moss-0
We have some more thanks to give too!
Billie K--donation to help with Giovanna's medical expenses.
Lori N from NE--donation to be used as needed.
Brian & Liz B from NY--donation to FFRC
Pam/CincyCat--donation for the kitties to pick out something fun! (it's coming next week!)
Mark C--donation for FFRC
Shannon & Donavon--donation for FFRC
Maite from Spain--donation for the Paddys
Judith M--donation for FFRC
Tammy & Keith and cats--donation for FFRC
Audrey P--donation to FFRC in honor of The Moine Family
Dave S--donation to FFRC
Vixanna/Bagobear--donation to help towards Peanut's medical expenses and in honor of Eaglewatcher & Belltime for being such great friends.
As you may have heard, we launched our One Hundred Storybook on Monday. Remember the Catapalooza that we did 2 years ago? We read about 150 stories of various cats that had a history with FFRC. Well, we took 100 of those stories, added colored pictures of each of those 100 cats, made 62 copies and put them in a story binder. Some cats are residents, some are CH, some have passed, also added Porchie/Covie cats. We put these Storybooks out there for $25. The reason we did this is because we thought you may like to have these stories yourself ! Good news--we sold them all already! This money will go towards our Dandy, Dazzling Dryer Fund!
Now........more good news! We were given a donation to help with the making of 100 copies of this One Hundred Storybook! Isn't that wonderful! And many thanks to this kind person. We will begin making these 100 copies this week. If you'd like to wait until the first week of January to send in a check or PayPal, if you're interested in having one, that would be fine! As soon as we have them printed and put together, we can start sending them out! I thank you for your support of this project. We've been excited about it--to spread the stories of many of our cats!
We had an adoption this past Sunday. Little Lucy went to her new home. I've been in touch with her new mama and she is doing great. The pictures are so nice.
We also took in a new cat. His name is Chewbacca or as we've been calling him, Bacca. He's a black/white cat that was found under the hood in the motor. The family that found him was worried about his safety. So......Bacca is now here, safe and sound. His birthday is 10/3/15. He's a bit shy at first, but then he turns into a mush. I wonder if something happened that causes that first reaction to be careful. Once the petting starts though, he soaks it up.
We had an ad in the paper on Sunday to help with housing for outside cats. We were gifted some cat houses specifically for us to use at our discretion to give away. When someone calls about a need, we can also give info out on low cost spay/neuters. A double good thing! Afterall, we want outside cats to be warm in this cold weather.
Wow---we've had some visitors this morning! Christmas visitors! Big thanks for your gifts!
Jessie & Wes W--big bag of dry cat food, kitty litter, kitten powder milk and a cat-toy scratcher
Jean L from Williams County--she collected items for FFRC, doing the 12 Days of Christmas theme! Calming collars, bath towels, cat toys, dry cat food, canned food, fleece throws, PT, lysol, Laundry soap, Clorox wipes, baby wipes, Paw Points!
The House of Ruth, Defiance--brought over volunteer Christmas goodies! And a homemade tuna snacker for the cats---will hold this for Christmas morning!
Sue King Family, Harmon family, Gregory family and Starner family--a Christmas drop off of goodies! PT, snackers, bleach, laundry soap, lysol wipes, trash bags, can cat food, dry cat food, glass cleaner, volunteer snackers & juice, baby meat food.
You might've noticed we have a little kitty cold going on here. Nothing serious. And when they are better, their immune system will have been boosted up! All are much better today.
Have you seen that black/white blur zooming by?! That would be Phoebe! It's amazing how much better she is now that the polyp is gone. And still no snorting, snoring or weird sounds from her! She is amazing and eating good.
Little Alice Mary is once again diving into the food dish. It's totally impossible to keep this kitten clean! She enjoys her food too much! She has the most sweetest look on her when she wants her baby food! And it doesn't bother her at all to be messy!
Giovanna is doing a bit better. She's eating good. Still napping alot and that is ok. We're letting her rest and feel better. She sure loves her soft cushie beds.
Take care! 4 more days! The cats are on their countdown!
Sunday, December 18, 2016
December 18,2016 Sunday
It's so so hard---the cats and kittens are trying so very hard to be extra good. One week to Christmas. The growlies and orneriness got to them this morning though---Derecho put a stop to it. The word is out, he said---the more purring and sweetness we give out, the more chicken and turkey we will get! Derecho calmed down all the grumbles and now we have peace once again here. What an awesome bunch of cats we have! Even Annabelle stopped pawing at the upside-down tree!
We had surgeries yesterday. IWe ended up doing 8 boys and 4 girls. Plus 8 physicals for FFRC plus 3 cats and 1 dog were looked at that belonged to volunteers. This now brings our total spays/neuters so far for 2016: 333 females and 226 males=559 ! This just makes me so happy. THIS is what it takes to help control the cat/pet overpopulation problem---spaying and neutering.
Here's the breakdown:
Harvey, Q-Tip, Kelvin, Spiker, Jasper, Xongile, Easton and Shadow (public's cat) were neutered.
Louisa, Ethel, Lucy and Betsy were spayed.
We were not able to do 3 cats that we were hoping for: Tiana still a bit small so we elected to wait. Lamula just wasn't 100%. And Jasper's hiney isn't healed enough.
Jasper's hiney was red and very inflammed when he arrived---almost like a burn. It extends down his leg a bit too. While it's healing very quickly, because this would be the surgical site, we did not want to introduce any bacteria. He will be neutered as soon as his hiney is healed. It's been decided--he's a cinnamon long hair kitten. He is one extra handsome boy.
Those that had physicals:
Chester--good, does show his K9 teeth are a distinct round ridge on them--will keep a check on.
Gavin--physical good
Anna Belle--physical good
Eddie White--sm. amt plaque--will keep an eye on it
Livingston--good! He is now ready to be up for an adoption!
Paddy Purr--good, shows a grad 2/6 heart murmur-very slight
Peanuts--doing great, healing nicely and showing some weight on both front legs.
Giovanna--our sweet black/white cat. She has a few issues going on. We believe she is about 9 years old. We gave her the birthday of 12/2/07. She needs to be spayed but we could not do it yesterday as her health is not up to par yet. She also badly in need of a dental but that too must wait till she is more stable. She is also missing her lower right K9 tooth. Her missing leg is a bit of a mystery--can't tell exactly how this happened but whatever happened, it's not quite "right". We will have a "tidy up surgery" on that stump when she is healthier. In the meantime, she is eating good and napping a lot. She has picked (for now) the Welcome Room to anchor at. She is a real love and so enjoys being loved on.
We had BOXES Friday evening! Many grateful thanks!
Littleonemine from CA--Christmas card, 4 quarters for the swear jar (lol!), 16 cans tuna, bag of freeze dried chicken (the cats said an extra yum!)
Jeannine S from NY--Card and donation for FFRC
Amy W from OH--card and donation for FFRC
Joyce R from OH--card and donation for FFRC
Terry W and Kitties from CA--card and donation for FFRC
Tracy L from OH--coupons
We also have these thanks!
Fran D--donation for Feliz Navidad Fund, given in honor of Fran by a co-worker Belinda for Christmas!
Olga & Mamo from Netherlands--donation to FFRC
Marisa R from CA-donation to FFRC to help Giovanna
Marv & Penny S from NM--donation in memory of their Aunt Ruth Feeney
Bradley L--donation to FFRC in honor of Fran D as a Christmas gift to FFRC
As you know, Alice Mary went to the vet's office a few days ago. You may remember when she arrived, she had aspiration pneumonia. We have treated her for this for quite some time. Our big concern was she just hasn't been growing--still at 3.07. So, off to the vets she went again.X-rays were taken again. It was discovered that her aspiration pneumonia is still present. She is now on 2 antibiotics and does seem to be better already. Showing more interest in food again. Hoping this will help complete her medical problems. We want to get her on the right track so she can be up for adoption.
We took in 2 new kittens.
Xongile (pronounced Shon GEE lay), an African name meaning exquisite (a Name a Cat name). He is buff and white and was found under a porch deck, all shivery cold and hungry. Xongile arrived on 12/16. He is 6 months old with a birthday of 6/4/16. He was so hungry and so very thirsty. He's already up in the Main Area. Talk about a sweetie--he has a great purr and loves to be held up close. He also sticks his nose in your ear and purrs like that! A great kitten. He is indeed exquisite!
Easton--(a Name a Cat name), a black kitten with a white neck and tummy spot. He is a little butterball--so round and stocky! He came here after being found by himself. Easton acts like he's always been here---very comfortable with people and all his kitty friends. He's 11 weeks old with a birthdate of 10/1/16. He also arrived on 12/16. There was no holding him back--he insisted yesterday on coming to the Main Area to have friends with him to play with.
Please remember to vote daily at: http://eaglerarelife.com/content/jacci-moss-0 We only have a couple weeks left! It's over on Jan. 4th.
Have a joyful, peaceful Sunday. The cats are planning on that too!
We had surgeries yesterday. IWe ended up doing 8 boys and 4 girls. Plus 8 physicals for FFRC plus 3 cats and 1 dog were looked at that belonged to volunteers. This now brings our total spays/neuters so far for 2016: 333 females and 226 males=559 ! This just makes me so happy. THIS is what it takes to help control the cat/pet overpopulation problem---spaying and neutering.
Here's the breakdown:
Harvey, Q-Tip, Kelvin, Spiker, Jasper, Xongile, Easton and Shadow (public's cat) were neutered.
Louisa, Ethel, Lucy and Betsy were spayed.
We were not able to do 3 cats that we were hoping for: Tiana still a bit small so we elected to wait. Lamula just wasn't 100%. And Jasper's hiney isn't healed enough.
Jasper's hiney was red and very inflammed when he arrived---almost like a burn. It extends down his leg a bit too. While it's healing very quickly, because this would be the surgical site, we did not want to introduce any bacteria. He will be neutered as soon as his hiney is healed. It's been decided--he's a cinnamon long hair kitten. He is one extra handsome boy.
Those that had physicals:
Chester--good, does show his K9 teeth are a distinct round ridge on them--will keep a check on.
Gavin--physical good
Anna Belle--physical good
Eddie White--sm. amt plaque--will keep an eye on it
Livingston--good! He is now ready to be up for an adoption!
Paddy Purr--good, shows a grad 2/6 heart murmur-very slight
Peanuts--doing great, healing nicely and showing some weight on both front legs.
Giovanna--our sweet black/white cat. She has a few issues going on. We believe she is about 9 years old. We gave her the birthday of 12/2/07. She needs to be spayed but we could not do it yesterday as her health is not up to par yet. She also badly in need of a dental but that too must wait till she is more stable. She is also missing her lower right K9 tooth. Her missing leg is a bit of a mystery--can't tell exactly how this happened but whatever happened, it's not quite "right". We will have a "tidy up surgery" on that stump when she is healthier. In the meantime, she is eating good and napping a lot. She has picked (for now) the Welcome Room to anchor at. She is a real love and so enjoys being loved on.
We had BOXES Friday evening! Many grateful thanks!
Littleonemine from CA--Christmas card, 4 quarters for the swear jar (lol!), 16 cans tuna, bag of freeze dried chicken (the cats said an extra yum!)
Jeannine S from NY--Card and donation for FFRC
Amy W from OH--card and donation for FFRC
Joyce R from OH--card and donation for FFRC
Terry W and Kitties from CA--card and donation for FFRC
Tracy L from OH--coupons
We also have these thanks!
Fran D--donation for Feliz Navidad Fund, given in honor of Fran by a co-worker Belinda for Christmas!
Olga & Mamo from Netherlands--donation to FFRC
Marisa R from CA-donation to FFRC to help Giovanna
Marv & Penny S from NM--donation in memory of their Aunt Ruth Feeney
Bradley L--donation to FFRC in honor of Fran D as a Christmas gift to FFRC
As you know, Alice Mary went to the vet's office a few days ago. You may remember when she arrived, she had aspiration pneumonia. We have treated her for this for quite some time. Our big concern was she just hasn't been growing--still at 3.07. So, off to the vets she went again.X-rays were taken again. It was discovered that her aspiration pneumonia is still present. She is now on 2 antibiotics and does seem to be better already. Showing more interest in food again. Hoping this will help complete her medical problems. We want to get her on the right track so she can be up for adoption.
We took in 2 new kittens.
Xongile (pronounced Shon GEE lay), an African name meaning exquisite (a Name a Cat name). He is buff and white and was found under a porch deck, all shivery cold and hungry. Xongile arrived on 12/16. He is 6 months old with a birthday of 6/4/16. He was so hungry and so very thirsty. He's already up in the Main Area. Talk about a sweetie--he has a great purr and loves to be held up close. He also sticks his nose in your ear and purrs like that! A great kitten. He is indeed exquisite!
Easton--(a Name a Cat name), a black kitten with a white neck and tummy spot. He is a little butterball--so round and stocky! He came here after being found by himself. Easton acts like he's always been here---very comfortable with people and all his kitty friends. He's 11 weeks old with a birthdate of 10/1/16. He also arrived on 12/16. There was no holding him back--he insisted yesterday on coming to the Main Area to have friends with him to play with.
Please remember to vote daily at: http://eaglerarelife.com/content/jacci-moss-0 We only have a couple weeks left! It's over on Jan. 4th.
Have a joyful, peaceful Sunday. The cats are planning on that too!
Thursday, December 15, 2016
December 15, 2016 Thursday
It's brrrr-y cold outside. Single digit degrees.I'm so thankful we have warm areas for all the outside cats. It's so important that outside pets have a place to get out of the rain/snow, cold and wind. And have warm food to eat and water. Those electric water bowls are wonderful! Can even put the dry food in those! This morning when I went into the Porchie Haven to feed breakfast, instead of the normal 2-3 cats, there were 7 of them. And many of these are from the grey barn. It's interesting how they have changed their location!
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree! Our upside down tree is now in place and decorated. It was decided not to decorate the very top. The reason--Annabelle! She discovered if she goes up high on the cat walk and leans way way over, she can touch the tree. We didn't want to entice her to do this by hanging decorations! Those rascally cats--always into something!
We have Alice Mary at the vet's office today. Still trying to figure out what is going on with her. Her appetite goes up and down. She is still 3.06 pounds---so very small and lightweight. Hoping to get some answers today and hoping it's something we can fix.
Super wonderful news! I've been asked frequently if there is a 2017 calendar for FFRC. I've sadly, have had to say no. But.....our wonderful Goss is working on one right now, with Sherri's pictures! Guaranteed to be an awesome calendar! She is working full speed ahead on it! So very happy about this!
We had BOXES and lots of ENVELOPES last night! Our FFRCNation is great--the compassion, support and friendship is very appreciated.
Faithy--2 bags of CET Chewies--a favorite of Derecho's!
Miranda--2 bottles 7th generation non-chlorine bleach
Darkcat--for me!!! A kitty with a fish ornament!
Shawn, our long distance FFRC volunteer--Christmas shirt & a little red sports car!
Bianca--24 rolls of paper towels for Tabitha
Elaine & Alan--Christmas card with donation for dryer in memory of Little Kat & Delight
Sophieandlucysdad/Mike--coupons
EHpowers from IA--Christmas card for FFRC & card for Camie & Janie
Buddy R from OH--Christmas card, chief tapes & donation
SonJamac, our mod--Kitty Christmas card
Judy R from FL--coupons & donation
Rodger & Marjorie M--card and donation
DoublyDibblyDoo--Kitty Christmas card
Tom P, BUddy & Ashley from NJ--2 singing meowy cat Christmas cards
Mike & Gwen R, Patches & Angle--Christmas card with donation for dryer
Don & Joy D & furbabies from NY--Christmas card
Margo F and Gabby--Kitty Christmas card with donation
Webcam viewer from OH--Kitty Christmas card with Walmart gift card
Dianna C from OH--Christmas card & donation for outside kitties
Melissa L from NY--donation for FFRC
Rita, Johnny, Sparky, Lenni, Squiggy, Nancy --Christmas card, donation in memory of her mom
Rita, Johnny, Sparky, Lenni, Squiggy, Nancy --Christmas card, donation in memory of her mom
Dennis, past FFRC vol--Christmas card
Jane H--Christmas card with donation
Neil & Jill W with Piper & Zoey from OH--Christmas card with donation
Painteddaisy/June--donation for FFRC
Gary P--donation in memory of Ruth "Pinky"
Gusti--donation for surgery day for drinks & a donation to help with the Dazzling Dryer Fund!
Tim from Warwick England--donation in memory of little Breanna
LJ323--bag of Fruit Gems, 4 memory foam rugs, 1 kitty bed, 3 soft kitty blankets, 4 spatulas, 3 cans sardines. And then........her ever wonderful awesome framed felted kitties (done with FFRC fur!) 9 of them! You'll see some of these at a Flash Sale!
Little Jasper is doing much better. His respiratory infection is very minimal now. He's playing and so wants some friends to play with. Won't be long until we can have some playmates for him!
We took in another cat yesterday. What a sweetie. This poor sweetie was so so dirty--it took a couple bubble baths to get her whiter. She is a black/white adult cat, appears to have a little age on her. We will have Dr. Darcy help with aging her on Saturday. She has earmites, lice, roundworms, dehydrated and a moderate upper respiratory infection. She is on antibiotics and is already showing improvements. Lice are gone and we're working on those earmites. She's already been wormed and will have more treatments for that coming up. Her name is Giovanna (a Name a Cat name) which means a gift from God. She is also a 3 legged cat. This appears to have been from a past accident. This too will be looked at by Dr. Darcy. She's a sweetie--spending a lot of time napping on her heaterpad.
Peanuts is doing wonderful! He is amazing! He is doing a bit of walking around--this is ok for him as it encourages muscle movement which helps in this healing process. But.....not too much! What a sweet boy he is. He's still on soreness meds for a couple more days.
Joyful is doing great. What a sweetie! She has most definitely decided that we can be friends. It's such a pleasure to pet her and know that she is enjoying it! Who is the shiniest/sleekest cat here? (well, one of them at least!!) That would be Koda. He is so shiny. Just picking him up produces a deep rumbling purr. Magic and Trucker did a few sprints thru here--truly amazing how fast those boys can go--truly were in zoom mode! Phoebe is feeling good. Haven't heard a snore or nasal sound from her since her polyp was removed--so happy about this.
Saturday is our surgery day. Here's the list (tentatively)--
BOYS: Harvey, Q-tip, Hoover, Kelvin, Spiker and Jasper
GIRLS--Louisa, Lamula, Tiana, Ethel, Lucy and Betsy
We also have a few physicals to do--Cester, Gavin, Alma, Annabelle, Dusty, Eddie White, Livingston, Paddy Purr, Pippi, Vernon, Peanuts and Giovanna.
Will be a busy day. Have the possiblity of volunteers bringing in a couple cats too for surgery.
Take care and have a great day. You all are important to this Rescue Center!
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