HumaneOhio surgery day today! One of my favorite things! We sent 30 cats and kittens up to be spayed on that awesome spay/neuter vehicle! This 30 breaks down to 21 females and 9 males.
Our total number now is: 864 (1 extra from a cat done last week). This breaks down to 513 females and 351 males. Isn't that just wonderful! I was hoping to break 1,000 for 2017 but I believe we will be short. We'll strive for that for 2018!
Surgery pick up is about 5:30ish, so we will have BOXES today at 4:00.
Tomorrow, Weds., we will make our surgery list and get those cats and kittens weighed to see how many we can do on Saturday.
John is definitely Mr. Kitty Friend to everyone! He thinks he's in kitty heaven and is having so much fun! Annet is doing much better. She has energy today! Won't be long until she's in the Main Area. She's like a new kitten! Such a sweetie!
The faces of Rita and Monana are healing--both will have a bit of scars and a lower lip but not too much. Both are happy and very playful.
Apparently someone decided to dump a mama cat and 5 babies in the front yard area--they went over to our neighbor's house and were playing in his drive way. They were all over the place! We took 2 crates, 1 net and some can food. It didn't take us long to get mama and 4 of the kittens but #5 became scared and went under his shed. So, a trap was set. Within 20 minutes, we had him and he joined his mama and siblings. Mama went up to HumaneOhio to be spayed today. The rest of the litter will be done on Saturday. All 5 of these kittens are boys. Their colors: 1 solid grey, 2 white/grey tigers and 2 whites. Mama is also all white.
We have some thanks to give! YOU are appreciated!
Plee--donation to help replace shingles on the outside cat houses that need repaired
Janet K from Amsterdam--donation to FFRC for Christmas
Fran D--donation for Walter for his birthday
Donna B--donation for Spiker and Coralie
Brenda R--donation for FFRC and for snackers for Magic and friends
BillieK--donation in memory of Mew and to help with John and Annet
David D--donation to FFRC
Wanita W--donation to FFRC for Ramsay
Hallie G--donation to FFRC
Tracy L--donation to FFRC
Want to ohhh and ahhh over a wonderful video? Check out the special 2017 FFRC Adoptions Part 2 video. Production by FFC Captures and Captions, Directed by Derecho--he's a busy boy! Please like the video if you enjoyed it! https://youtu.be/xfWemhnFhcw Enjoy!
Remember--we're in the Sardine Slurping Event! Right now we're neck and neck (or maybe should say scale for scale!) on tickets for Donnajb and Jacci!
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Monday, December 4, 2017
Monday, December 4, 2017
Saturday is our FFRC spay/neuter day. We are hoping to get the Persian kittens done on this day, in addition to other FFRC cats. On Weds., we will be making up our surgery list and weighing those on the list. Very possible then for some of the Persian babies will start being adopted on Sunday.
Tomorrow, Tuesday is our HumaneOhio spay/neuter day. To help with their load, we are trying to keep our numbers to 25-30. We never know for sure until check ins are done. And then, check outs will be about 5:30 ish.
We have recently lost an oldster Porchie. Our sweet Mew has passed away. He arrived here on 4/1/504. He was 2 years old when he arrived. Mew was 15 when he passed. He was truly one of those extra great ones---asked for nothing but kindness, snackers and a big pet. He was everyone's friend and so loved basking in the sun. When we would sit under the shelterhouse, Mew was there for handouts--and of course, we always would indulge him. He is greatly missed. A really awesome cat. Thank you for loving him, even from afar.
We have 2 new kittens!
JOHN--black/white kitten, polydactyl all 4 feet, male. He is 14 weeks old with a birthday of 8/26/17. This little boy arrived very hungry. We had put him on the counter to do the check-over and he jumped into the sink to eat the crumbs in the dishdrainer. He's a happy boy and was found after a person had let the kitten outside. The man who John went to then brought him to FFRC. He came into the Main Area a bit early--snuck right thru the door! And immediately made 10 friends. What a sweetie boy.
ANNET--an all white female. She is 6 months old with a birthday of 6/1/17. This kitten is very underweight--weighing only 3.12. She was found in the middle of a very busy intersection here in Defiance--one of the busiest in our town. Annet could go no further and simply laid down right there in the middle of this intersection. A kind man saw her, stopped and rescued her. He then brought her to FFRC. She had many fleas/dander, very pale, dirty but friendly. Yesterday all she did was sleep--all clean and snugged on a heater. Today she is still resting but welcomes being petted and will come forward to the hand.
Do we like to have fun here at FFRC? sure do!
Do we like our Fun-Raisers? you bet!
Do we love SARDINES? YES!!
Here's the scoop! We have a new and different Fun-Raiser starting tomorrow! It's called Sardine Slurping! Yes, that is right--Sardine Slurping! Donnajb thinks she can eat more sardines than me. I tell her she is absolutely wrong---I can outdo her anytime in eating sardines. So......a contest is in the making! Come join the fun!
And remember........this is for fun, it's different, you can do tickets or not, but please do join us for the Sardine Slurping Day. Here's how it works---starting tomorrow until 9 am on Friday, you can do the tickets like always. $5 a ticket. You can put your ticket(s) on Donna or Jacci or both of us! You can do as many or few tickets as you like!
Tickets will go into 2 baskets with DONNA or JACCI on it---these will be on the sardine table on the big day. And then at 1:00, the Sardine Slurping begins! Whoever can eat the most sardine, the tickets for the winner will have a special drawing. Here's the winning items--tickets will randomly be drawn and placed with these items:
7 level Kuranda Bed
Sprocket cam & accesories
Depths of Change afghan by Rosemary 62 inch square
Shells & Waves afghan by Ellie G 42 x 65
OxGord Pet Carrier, large, green
Warped-de-dew blanket, 57 x 70
And then after we have those 6 winners drawn, ALL tickets will be combined into a container for LOTS of great Consolation Prizes!
Interested in knowing the rules? Here goes:
Only fully eaten cans of sardines count.
Only 1 can per person can be opened at a time.
An attendant will keep track of the can consumption.
If participant goes longer than 10 minutes without eating a sardine, contest is over.
If participant....what's the nice word for it---gets "sick", contest is over.
Sardine cans can be water or oil--preference is decided by the participant
If an open can looks "off", then that can can be rejected without a penalty.
Does not have to drink the juice of the cans.
If participant needs to take a mini walk in room, that is permissible but will have an attendant.
If participant needs to visit the bathroom, an attendant will stay close to the door!!
Ok---I think I've covered everything. The date is Sunday, December 10, starting at 1:00. Tickets go on sale starting tomorrow till 9:00 am on Friday. Be sure to put in a message if your tickets are for Jacci or Donna or if you are placing tickets for both (that is permissible!). The winning items are really nice! Good luck and may the best sardine eater win!
Tomorrow, Tuesday is our HumaneOhio spay/neuter day. To help with their load, we are trying to keep our numbers to 25-30. We never know for sure until check ins are done. And then, check outs will be about 5:30 ish.
We have recently lost an oldster Porchie. Our sweet Mew has passed away. He arrived here on 4/1/504. He was 2 years old when he arrived. Mew was 15 when he passed. He was truly one of those extra great ones---asked for nothing but kindness, snackers and a big pet. He was everyone's friend and so loved basking in the sun. When we would sit under the shelterhouse, Mew was there for handouts--and of course, we always would indulge him. He is greatly missed. A really awesome cat. Thank you for loving him, even from afar.
We have 2 new kittens!
JOHN--black/white kitten, polydactyl all 4 feet, male. He is 14 weeks old with a birthday of 8/26/17. This little boy arrived very hungry. We had put him on the counter to do the check-over and he jumped into the sink to eat the crumbs in the dishdrainer. He's a happy boy and was found after a person had let the kitten outside. The man who John went to then brought him to FFRC. He came into the Main Area a bit early--snuck right thru the door! And immediately made 10 friends. What a sweetie boy.
ANNET--an all white female. She is 6 months old with a birthday of 6/1/17. This kitten is very underweight--weighing only 3.12. She was found in the middle of a very busy intersection here in Defiance--one of the busiest in our town. Annet could go no further and simply laid down right there in the middle of this intersection. A kind man saw her, stopped and rescued her. He then brought her to FFRC. She had many fleas/dander, very pale, dirty but friendly. Yesterday all she did was sleep--all clean and snugged on a heater. Today she is still resting but welcomes being petted and will come forward to the hand.
Do we like to have fun here at FFRC? sure do!
Do we like our Fun-Raisers? you bet!
Do we love SARDINES? YES!!
Here's the scoop! We have a new and different Fun-Raiser starting tomorrow! It's called Sardine Slurping! Yes, that is right--Sardine Slurping! Donnajb thinks she can eat more sardines than me. I tell her she is absolutely wrong---I can outdo her anytime in eating sardines. So......a contest is in the making! Come join the fun!
And remember........this is for fun, it's different, you can do tickets or not, but please do join us for the Sardine Slurping Day. Here's how it works---starting tomorrow until 9 am on Friday, you can do the tickets like always. $5 a ticket. You can put your ticket(s) on Donna or Jacci or both of us! You can do as many or few tickets as you like!
Tickets will go into 2 baskets with DONNA or JACCI on it---these will be on the sardine table on the big day. And then at 1:00, the Sardine Slurping begins! Whoever can eat the most sardine, the tickets for the winner will have a special drawing. Here's the winning items--tickets will randomly be drawn and placed with these items:
7 level Kuranda Bed
Sprocket cam & accesories
Depths of Change afghan by Rosemary 62 inch square
Shells & Waves afghan by Ellie G 42 x 65
OxGord Pet Carrier, large, green
Warped-de-dew blanket, 57 x 70
And then after we have those 6 winners drawn, ALL tickets will be combined into a container for LOTS of great Consolation Prizes!
Interested in knowing the rules? Here goes:
Only fully eaten cans of sardines count.
Only 1 can per person can be opened at a time.
An attendant will keep track of the can consumption.
If participant goes longer than 10 minutes without eating a sardine, contest is over.
If participant....what's the nice word for it---gets "sick", contest is over.
Sardine cans can be water or oil--preference is decided by the participant
If an open can looks "off", then that can can be rejected without a penalty.
Does not have to drink the juice of the cans.
If participant needs to take a mini walk in room, that is permissible but will have an attendant.
If participant needs to visit the bathroom, an attendant will stay close to the door!!
Ok---I think I've covered everything. The date is Sunday, December 10, starting at 1:00. Tickets go on sale starting tomorrow till 9:00 am on Friday. Be sure to put in a message if your tickets are for Jacci or Donna or if you are placing tickets for both (that is permissible!). The winning items are really nice! Good luck and may the best sardine eater win!
Sunday, December 3, 2017
Sunday, December 3, 2017
Kitty Christmas---what an amazing event.I am humbled beyond words. The support shown to FFRC is tremendous. It makes me want to be a better person and to take the best care possible of our cats and kittens, in honor of you all. You all are amazing people. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the support, friendship and all the items we unpacked yesterday.
Many thanks to Angie and Bill who gave up their garage to house all the boxes. A big thanks to Hornish Brothers for lending their giant bright red semi truck--it was beautiful. The lights on it was fantastic. And we had TWO Santas emerge from the truck! A super thanks too to our Santa Brian--he has played a big part of our Kitty Christmas. It was so exciting watching that big truck coming down Power Dam Road, knowing the Santas were going to pull into FFRC's parking lot!
And many thanks to our volunteers who helped load the truck on Friday and then unloaded it on Saturday. We had a huge turnout of volunteers--we truly do have the best in the world. Their support and compassion is unmatched anywhere.
To the mods and admins---thank you for informing our FFRC friends about Kitty Christmas and for the videos of it. This is important!
And a giant thanks to all of you who provided the boxes for Kitty Christmas. The boxes---they just kept coming and coming---each of them holding treasures for FFRC! Before yesterday, our 2 sheds and Kitty City (where we store the can food) was mighty bare. Today I will show you the before and after pics. What a feeling of being "safe" this brings. The worry level goes down a big notch knowing we are well taken care of by YOU. You are all important to us.
If you'd like to send a personal thanks for that wonderful semi that brought the gifts, please go to facebook HORNISH BROTHERS and send a note! They gave the use of their truck at no cost. And if you'd like to thank Santa Brian for his huge help, you can go to his facebook page BRIAN OBERHAUS.
Here's some Kitty Christmas trivia, made up by Angie.
What was Kitty Christmas called the 1st year? CANival
How many bags of cat litter was donated this year? 108
How many cases of baby food did we receive? 141
When did the first box arrive? September 21
How many Appetizers did we receive? 131
How many boxes this year were opened? 615 (huge WOW!)
How many pounds were those boxes? 17,505 !!!!!!
Who had 3 pizzas delivered during the unboxing? Sevaun! yes, it's true!
In addition to the boxes, we had donations that covered our new water treatment system. The one we had installed years ago was no longer able to keep up with our needs. We were using tons of salt in it, just trying to keep going which was very wasteful. We now have a system in (and paid for!!!) that will cover our needs. How wonderful!
And we had 2 air purifiers paid for and presented yesterday to FFRC. These are very effective against pet dander, allergens, bacteria and viruses. I'm very grateful for these units and the healthy air they will give to the cats (and the volunteers).
And we had gift cards too! Some to Rite-Aid for cat meds, Pet Supply Plus, PetSmart, Meijer's, etc. These will all be used for the good of FFRC.
It was just an amazing event for me personally too. Sometimes I get a bit down when sad things happen. I know I have to allow myself time to deal with these things but then..........these wonderful things happen to FFRC and it's very reviving to me.
The kittens and cats all went into safe, shut rooms (except for Alma). We had the outside doors wide open but the cats were all safe, between the back Thumper's Room, front Thumper's Room, Cat's Corner Room, Kitty Campus and Kitty Kabana. They were so very glad to be out and free again last night! And extra yummy treats were given last night---they quickly forgave us for the shut doors.
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We have other thanks to give too:
Jakesmeomy--donation to FFRC
Brad B from OH--donation to FFRC
Shannan W--donation to FFRC
Julie B from CA--donation to FFRC for litter and snackers
Shannan S--donation for Victor, Markus, Jackson & their friends and in memory of Leonard
Thomas W--donation to FFRC
Knittinkittn--2 bags of Precious litter
Do you shop Amazon and give FFRC credit for that? It's simple---simply go to our website at fofrescue.org and click on the Amazon info/button. FFRC gets a kick back! For September, we just received the kick back of $328.96. Awesome!
We've heard back from Jude's new mom! She said they are in love with her! She is purring and loving on them. Sounds like a happy Jude!
Take care and know that you all are special and appreciated by this Rescue Center.
Many thanks to Angie and Bill who gave up their garage to house all the boxes. A big thanks to Hornish Brothers for lending their giant bright red semi truck--it was beautiful. The lights on it was fantastic. And we had TWO Santas emerge from the truck! A super thanks too to our Santa Brian--he has played a big part of our Kitty Christmas. It was so exciting watching that big truck coming down Power Dam Road, knowing the Santas were going to pull into FFRC's parking lot!
And many thanks to our volunteers who helped load the truck on Friday and then unloaded it on Saturday. We had a huge turnout of volunteers--we truly do have the best in the world. Their support and compassion is unmatched anywhere.
To the mods and admins---thank you for informing our FFRC friends about Kitty Christmas and for the videos of it. This is important!
And a giant thanks to all of you who provided the boxes for Kitty Christmas. The boxes---they just kept coming and coming---each of them holding treasures for FFRC! Before yesterday, our 2 sheds and Kitty City (where we store the can food) was mighty bare. Today I will show you the before and after pics. What a feeling of being "safe" this brings. The worry level goes down a big notch knowing we are well taken care of by YOU. You are all important to us.
If you'd like to send a personal thanks for that wonderful semi that brought the gifts, please go to facebook HORNISH BROTHERS and send a note! They gave the use of their truck at no cost. And if you'd like to thank Santa Brian for his huge help, you can go to his facebook page BRIAN OBERHAUS.
Here's some Kitty Christmas trivia, made up by Angie.
What was Kitty Christmas called the 1st year? CANival
How many bags of cat litter was donated this year? 108
How many cases of baby food did we receive? 141
When did the first box arrive? September 21
How many Appetizers did we receive? 131
How many boxes this year were opened? 615 (huge WOW!)
How many pounds were those boxes? 17,505 !!!!!!
Who had 3 pizzas delivered during the unboxing? Sevaun! yes, it's true!
In addition to the boxes, we had donations that covered our new water treatment system. The one we had installed years ago was no longer able to keep up with our needs. We were using tons of salt in it, just trying to keep going which was very wasteful. We now have a system in (and paid for!!!) that will cover our needs. How wonderful!
And we had 2 air purifiers paid for and presented yesterday to FFRC. These are very effective against pet dander, allergens, bacteria and viruses. I'm very grateful for these units and the healthy air they will give to the cats (and the volunteers).
And we had gift cards too! Some to Rite-Aid for cat meds, Pet Supply Plus, PetSmart, Meijer's, etc. These will all be used for the good of FFRC.
It was just an amazing event for me personally too. Sometimes I get a bit down when sad things happen. I know I have to allow myself time to deal with these things but then..........these wonderful things happen to FFRC and it's very reviving to me.
The kittens and cats all went into safe, shut rooms (except for Alma). We had the outside doors wide open but the cats were all safe, between the back Thumper's Room, front Thumper's Room, Cat's Corner Room, Kitty Campus and Kitty Kabana. They were so very glad to be out and free again last night! And extra yummy treats were given last night---they quickly forgave us for the shut doors.
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We have other thanks to give too:
Jakesmeomy--donation to FFRC
Brad B from OH--donation to FFRC
Shannan W--donation to FFRC
Julie B from CA--donation to FFRC for litter and snackers
Shannan S--donation for Victor, Markus, Jackson & their friends and in memory of Leonard
Thomas W--donation to FFRC
Knittinkittn--2 bags of Precious litter
Do you shop Amazon and give FFRC credit for that? It's simple---simply go to our website at fofrescue.org and click on the Amazon info/button. FFRC gets a kick back! For September, we just received the kick back of $328.96. Awesome!
We've heard back from Jude's new mom! She said they are in love with her! She is purring and loving on them. Sounds like a happy Jude!
Take care and know that you all are special and appreciated by this Rescue Center.
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Thursday, November 30, 2017
No better to work than Zelda on my lap, 5 kittens curled up in a blur of colors on my desk, Magic on the bed beside my desk and Lucie on a pillow in front of me.
We ha BOXES last night. I am so very grateful for all the support given to FFRC. It is very humbling and further gives me the drive to do my best. Many thanks to you.
We ha BOXES last night. I am so very grateful for all the support given to FFRC. It is very humbling and further gives me the drive to do my best. Many thanks to you.
Snickersmom/Becky W - Birthday Card for December kitty birthdays and all the FFRC Kitties & Christmas Card with Chicken $5 for Ramsay, Spiker, Vernie & Magic, Sheet of Stamps, Folders for Adoption bags, Kitty window clings, hole re-inforcers , Kitty magnet, Letter opener, Cutter, Paw Points. Sign All I See is Magic, pom pom toys,
Sharon H---2 Hedgehog scratchers--two in one==4 scratchers!
Denise & Elizabeth with Molly - Note & Donation, Stocking full of kitty toys, 24 cans of Sheba
Madisonpepper/Marilyn -Card , Camo hat with matching one for a kitty, wrapping paper, long kitty socks, Cat Lady letter holder, 2 XL Kitty T-Shirts, Purse with cat handle, Kitty head basket, Jimmy Lion - box of socks, Kitty treasure dish, Kitty wine glasses
Debbie & Annie - Flash Sale: Kitty Door Mat, Paw print floor mat Fun Raiser: Play Stairs Playground for kitties
Cheryl L - Bag of Kitty toys, Christmas sign, lots of Postie notes, paper clips, pop tabs, coupons, box tops, Moment of Peace book, Ring toys, Angel & Cross for Memorial Garden, Peace pot with purple roses, rocks and rocks--all specially designed by Cheryl for our Rock Garden, 15 sets of Dishcloths, 25 sets of Bowl warmers (already sold) plus some items for the Flash Sale today!
Oregoncatlady - Christmas Card and Donation
John and Suzanne C - FL Donation for Fabio's Fiver
Goofycat/Katie w/Shelby & Dexter - Sponsorship for Jimmy James. Also included was an assortment of co-workers that made donations to FFRC. Just wonderful!
Judy R - FL Donation in memory of Bob Little
Iowacatladymarie/Kitty card with photo of her Docia, donation in memory of Zooie
Julie & David - UK Birthday Card for Magic (Dec 6th) Kitty Card with Chicken $$$
Kitty card and two Calendars English Countryside & Beautiful Britan
Michelle & Frank Visitors to FFRC---Afghan made by Michelle, 10 Leggydews, 10 Biggiedews and 4 knitted blankies, 100 plates & 30 pkts of Fancy Feast
Leeann & Frank E - Kitty Card & Cat Points
Sharon E from FL--donation to FFRC
Caitlin OT--donation to FFRC, for the resident cats
Today at 2:30 ish is our Flash Sale with Mich and Vern! Enjoy!
Quiz time!
Who are the remaining Oxbow kittens? Purrceval, Purrkins, Brillance, Boni
Who is the cat that will meet you and give a hug? Binks/Binker
Who are the two PB pill cats? Farrah and Hensley
Who "gets put to bed" at nighttime? Vernon, Ramsay and Maya
Who is the biggest lover of chicken? Derecho
Who is the biggest lover of Bonito Flakes? Pania (flakes are now called Pania Flakes!)
Who is the cat that loves the shelf in front Thumper's Room & hardly leaves it? Eddie White
I understand there's a party of gifts going on, on Saturday! I'm super excited. Santa says he will be here around 3:00. The kittens and cats are super charged---they know these gifts are all for them! Don some Christmas decorated clothes, grab a candy cane, enjoy a peppermint drink, pull up a chair and join the fun!
The Persian babies have had some visitors----by people who are adopting them! Marshmallow's mom and dad came. Shalimar's mom and godmother came to visit. Arvin's whole family came to visit him!
Well, Elsie is here on my desk, eyeing my keyboard. Or...I should say feeling the keyboard. Short blog but Elsie says enough is enough. She's next for lap time! Hope to see you all at the afternoon Flash Sale.
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
The windows are open! Furnace is off! The wonderful outside is warm and we welcome it! The kitties and cats have been at the windows--poking their noses at the screen (no worries---it's all pet safe screen!).
Tomorrow is our Mich and Vern Flash Sale---really a lot of awesome items! Great for yourself and gifts for Christmas! Enjoy! The Sale will start about 2:30 ish.
We had BOXES Monday and we are so very grateful for your support. It truly is a big help!
Tomorrow is our Mich and Vern Flash Sale---really a lot of awesome items! Great for yourself and gifts for Christmas! Enjoy! The Sale will start about 2:30 ish.
We had BOXES Monday and we are so very grateful for your support. It truly is a big help!
Kerswill & Tom - Kitty Chair bed--so cute!, Kitty Christmas pouch bed (Ramsey went to sleep in it), Ginger Snaps for Horses, Milk Bone Snackers for Dogs, Box of Sheba, 4 appetizers, 8 cans 9-Lives, Case of Fancy Feast, Blankie, Cards, CandyCanes, Wrapping Paper, Recipe Book, and a Doggie Shopping Bag
Jo & Huffy - for Magic, Ramsay & Friends - Bag of poofy balls (he's already playing with them!), 12 Herb filled catnip mice, UnderCover Mouse extra parts, non skid rug yellow & grey
Julie & David - UK Calendar of Bath, England
Debbi M & Annie G - Shower Curtain with rings and paw shower hooks for a Bath Set
75 coil toys for adoption bags, case of Gravy Sensations, Case of Neutro, Bago fo Max Cat & Bag of Royal Canin Baby Cat
Sissy Jeanette - 2 memory foam bath rugs Purple & Blue & 36 cans of Sardines
EarthEyes/Margaret - 4 -40lb boxes of Dr. Elsies Litter
Vickie B - 6 bags Royal Canin Baby Cat
Susan C - Donation to FFRC
Teresa/Softpaws with Thistle & Tia - OH Weight Circles
Elaine & Alan FL - Christmas Card for Vols
Jayne Mac - Cup for Donnajb to replace the one a kitty broke (kitty is very sorry)
We weighed the Persian kittens yesterday--they have all gained more ounces. They are healthy and super active---and a bit ornery too! Tough litter kitties with all their kitty-play. Sometimes I think the whole room is rocking! And their fur----so thick and fluffy!
The two latest kittens are now in the Main Area. Masana and Rita. Both are ever so sweet. Rita's abdominal abrasions are healing nicely. Masana's swollen leg is doing much better. Kitties are such good healers! Both of their mouths too are healing but will probably leave a bit of scarring.
And we have even more thank yous to give!
Caitlin O'T--donation to FFRC
Jacksmom--donation to FFRC for Giving Tuesday! Plus, Jennifer is fostering 9 kittens!
Mary Ann B--donation to FFRC, for Giving Tuesday
Janet M--donation to FFRC
Gusti--donation for little Rita
Maite from Spain--donation for the Paddy Bros
Janet K from Amsterdam--donation to FFRC
Sandra C--donation to FFRC
Always remember---if I forget something, don't hesitate to email me!
The outside cats---Porchies, Firehouse Cats, Barnies, Covies--all look good. Some of our cats in the Cove are starting to show their age. We are making sure they have enough calories and heat for this winter. One of our newest ones, Miss Muffin (not to be mistaken for Muffin) is a very oldster cat. She has gained weight and should do well this winter. The outside cat houses (double deckers) are dry, have blankies in them and food bowls) are ready too! All the heat lamps are in place and already being used.
You may have heard some sneezing going on here. A few sneezes are fine but one of the litters we had taken in to help, arrived with a "bug" and decided to share it. It's like kids in a kindergarten class--those germs go everywhere! But we're doing better now. These kittens and cats are toughies and have been fighting it. We even have 2 humidifiers working, to help. As our vets say--it'll trigger their immune system and they will be stronger for it. All are recovering nicely, appetites are good and playing is at an all time high level. Now....if we could only teach them to use a kleenex for their sneezers!
Hitch is doing great. When he first arrived, he wasn't too sure how to play with the kittens, but he's got it now! He will be that beige blur running around with the kitty pack! You may see Elsie on the counter once in a while. She's figured out (sometimes) how to get up there. She's pretty sure of herself---which of course is all Elsie!--and has been safe. And she sure loves it. Sea Turtle and Jones was seen napping together on a blankie today--that was a first! There is a kitty pile here on my desk--6 kittens all blended together snoozing away. Gavin is on the floor playing with a kickeroo. Binker was napping on the Kuranda Tower in the Welcome Room, napping and using the windowsill as her pillow. All is at peace.
BOXES are today at 4:00!
Sunday, November 26, 2017
Sunday, November 26, 2017
The kittens and cats are going to turn into turkeys---they have lots of turkey this week to eat! Plus, the highlight was a huge hambone. Normally they last a few days, but not this one! Plus, much meat was left on the bone purposely. Friday was a day of gorging, chewing, licking and picking that hambone apart! Lots of full tummies and naps!
BOXES were opened on Weds evening. YOU are all so appreciated. Thanks for your support.
Pauline (Deptford) - Handmade Cut Glass items, (18) trees, (6) cats, (12) hearts, (9) robins, (2) small starts, (1) large star, (3) Santas, (2) penguins. Sooooo beautiful!
Jim (Ohio) - donation to FFRC
Shanna H. (Tn) - donation for snackers
GoodShop.com - Percentage of sales from FFRC Nation (initiated by our Angel Betz.) $104.52.
Sue M. (MacNCheesemom) - donation for food.
John and Pat (Ga) - donation to be used wherever needed.
NeedToRetire - donation for Fabio Fiver.
Elaine and Alan - handmade card - book of stamps, donation in memory of Little Kat.
Marilyn and Terry - donation for Fabio Fiver.
Ray and Rosana - Halloween Card and a donation
Faye - donaton to FFRC
Maria and Jabberwocky (IA) - donation for Fabio Fiver.
Clark, Jessie and the gang - 4 -chicky $5 for chicken and turkey.
Here's something you will love! It's the FFRC Adoptions Part 1, Production by FFRC Captures and Captions, directed by Derecho. Please remember to "like" it if you do! It's on youtube at: https://youtu.be/OpQilHXYIFQ
Such a wonderful reminder of our kitties and cats here at FFRC!
And more fun: Mark your calendar for this Thursday, 2:30 ish. Flash Sale by Mich and Vern! In time for some great Christmas things!
And here's some more upcoming dates to mark on your calendar!
Dec. 2, Saturday--Kitty Christmas 3:00. Not sure what is going on but the cats are all excited!
Dec. 5, Tuesday--HumaneOhio spay/neuter
Dec. 9, Saturday--FFRC spay/neuter
Dec. 10, Sunday---Super fun day planned--more details later. Starts at 1:00
Dec. 19, Tuesday--HumaneOhio spay/neuter
And we have more thanks to give:
Ju-in-ji--donation to FFRC, to be used for whatever is needed & for the new kitties & Boni
Kelly L--donation to FFRC
David P from Netherlands--donation to FFRC
Gusti--donation to help with Masana
Eugenia from Russia--donation to FFRC
Ronnie & Marie H--donation for Turkey Dollars! And to use where needed!
We had 2 more adoptions!
Chirper--our adult brown tiger found a wonderful home where there's lots of lap time and petting time! I'm always extra thrilled when an adult goes into a super loving home!
Shema Anne--she was adopted to a wonderful family! Very excited for Shema Anne. Such a wonderful, ornery, loving kitten--she has a home!
The persian babies are growing. Their weights range quite differently! I tell them they're growing like weeds! Sometimes at a quick glance, I mix up the mamas with Marshmellow and Shalimar. Their energy level is sky high as is their cuteness and orneriness! Love watching them. Their mamas are doing good--both are healthy. We are giving them a bit of time together on the floor--supervised, of course. On the 9th of December, we are including the Persian kitties on our surgery list. These kittens have no fear--they climb, zip, jump, pounce--their energy is limitless and then..........they crash into deep nap time!
We took in 2 new kittens. Kittens that are thrown from a vehicle usually have the typical "tomato face"--abrasions all around their mouths. You see, they usually land face first, rarely on their feet. The impact usually pulls the skin around their lower jaw down, causing a gap there in their lower jaw. This time however, one of them also landed on a paw. These two came from different areas but within days of each other, both weigh the same and they licked each other's faces when introduced. We are calling them siblings, whether they really are or not.
MASANA--black. Her name means sunrise--we figure she needed a new sunny start. She arrived with the mouth lacerations and lip sag. She also has a large swelling in her right front ankle. She's weight bearing on it and it will heal without anything medically needed. We're just encouraging some pen rest daily so she doesn't overdo. Her birthday is 10/3/17--just a baby. Her tail was also partially painted white but we have that removed. A real sweetie. She arrived 11/21/17.
RITA--calico/tiger with a pink nose and a gold dot on her forehead. She arrived on 11/25/17. She too has the usual mouth lacerations and lip sag. In addition, she has a small abrasion on her lower abdomen and her left rear heel. Another sweetie---all she wants is to be held.
This is what bothers me too about people who feel the need to play Toss the Kitten out the Window. As usual, many of these kittens are ever so friendly. Now......somewhere, someone has treated these kittens kindly. How does this happen that they get tossed? Just a quick answer to their own problems of what to deal with too many kittens? Apparently so. I cannot imagine what makes it "feel right" to do so. At least an alternative is to place the kitten on the ground to avoid injuries. But......no matter. These kittens are here, they are safe and already loved. And this is where we have to dwell on the positive. We can't do anything about the negative things that happen but we can put our energy into improving the quality of these kittens lives---and that is where we go with our thinking.
I'd like to say a big thanks to our mods---you all are awesome and I believe in each of you. You care for FFRC, you take care of us. No matter how busy I am, I know I can depend on them.
And a thanks to our Admins--what another awesome group of people. They take care of our facebook page. And they do a terrific job.
And a thanks to our lurkers--you are appreciated too!
And a thanks to our chatters--to get to know you as friends is something that is just a wonderful thing. You care for our kitties and cats as if they were your own. Truly, we do share our cats and kittens with you all--I too feel they have many Aunties and Uncles!
And of course, a huge thanks to our volunteers. They give and they give and they give. Their compassion runs deep. We would certainly not be who we are today without our volunteers.
And another thanks---to ALL of you "out there". I appreciate what you do for FFRC. You all make a huge difference in many ways to this Rescue Center.
Enjoy this wonderful Sunday!
BOXES were opened on Weds evening. YOU are all so appreciated. Thanks for your support.
Sara F. and Azuma - 3 - 17lb canisters of Tidy Cat Litter.
Annie G and Debbie M. - Party Mix, 1 case of 12 Friskies Tasty Treasures, 1 case of Nutro, 1 - 16 lbs bag of Purina One Chicken Selects dry food.Here's something you will love! It's the FFRC Adoptions Part 1, Production by FFRC Captures and Captions, directed by Derecho. Please remember to "like" it if you do! It's on youtube at: https://youtu.be/OpQilHXYIFQ
Such a wonderful reminder of our kitties and cats here at FFRC!
And more fun: Mark your calendar for this Thursday, 2:30 ish. Flash Sale by Mich and Vern! In time for some great Christmas things!
And here's some more upcoming dates to mark on your calendar!
Dec. 2, Saturday--Kitty Christmas 3:00. Not sure what is going on but the cats are all excited!
Dec. 5, Tuesday--HumaneOhio spay/neuter
Dec. 9, Saturday--FFRC spay/neuter
Dec. 10, Sunday---Super fun day planned--more details later. Starts at 1:00
Dec. 19, Tuesday--HumaneOhio spay/neuter
And we have more thanks to give:
Ju-in-ji--donation to FFRC, to be used for whatever is needed & for the new kitties & Boni
Kelly L--donation to FFRC
David P from Netherlands--donation to FFRC
Gusti--donation to help with Masana
Eugenia from Russia--donation to FFRC
Ronnie & Marie H--donation for Turkey Dollars! And to use where needed!
We had 2 more adoptions!
Chirper--our adult brown tiger found a wonderful home where there's lots of lap time and petting time! I'm always extra thrilled when an adult goes into a super loving home!
Shema Anne--she was adopted to a wonderful family! Very excited for Shema Anne. Such a wonderful, ornery, loving kitten--she has a home!
The persian babies are growing. Their weights range quite differently! I tell them they're growing like weeds! Sometimes at a quick glance, I mix up the mamas with Marshmellow and Shalimar. Their energy level is sky high as is their cuteness and orneriness! Love watching them. Their mamas are doing good--both are healthy. We are giving them a bit of time together on the floor--supervised, of course. On the 9th of December, we are including the Persian kitties on our surgery list. These kittens have no fear--they climb, zip, jump, pounce--their energy is limitless and then..........they crash into deep nap time!
We took in 2 new kittens. Kittens that are thrown from a vehicle usually have the typical "tomato face"--abrasions all around their mouths. You see, they usually land face first, rarely on their feet. The impact usually pulls the skin around their lower jaw down, causing a gap there in their lower jaw. This time however, one of them also landed on a paw. These two came from different areas but within days of each other, both weigh the same and they licked each other's faces when introduced. We are calling them siblings, whether they really are or not.
MASANA--black. Her name means sunrise--we figure she needed a new sunny start. She arrived with the mouth lacerations and lip sag. She also has a large swelling in her right front ankle. She's weight bearing on it and it will heal without anything medically needed. We're just encouraging some pen rest daily so she doesn't overdo. Her birthday is 10/3/17--just a baby. Her tail was also partially painted white but we have that removed. A real sweetie. She arrived 11/21/17.
RITA--calico/tiger with a pink nose and a gold dot on her forehead. She arrived on 11/25/17. She too has the usual mouth lacerations and lip sag. In addition, she has a small abrasion on her lower abdomen and her left rear heel. Another sweetie---all she wants is to be held.
This is what bothers me too about people who feel the need to play Toss the Kitten out the Window. As usual, many of these kittens are ever so friendly. Now......somewhere, someone has treated these kittens kindly. How does this happen that they get tossed? Just a quick answer to their own problems of what to deal with too many kittens? Apparently so. I cannot imagine what makes it "feel right" to do so. At least an alternative is to place the kitten on the ground to avoid injuries. But......no matter. These kittens are here, they are safe and already loved. And this is where we have to dwell on the positive. We can't do anything about the negative things that happen but we can put our energy into improving the quality of these kittens lives---and that is where we go with our thinking.
I'd like to say a big thanks to our mods---you all are awesome and I believe in each of you. You care for FFRC, you take care of us. No matter how busy I am, I know I can depend on them.
And a thanks to our Admins--what another awesome group of people. They take care of our facebook page. And they do a terrific job.
And a thanks to our lurkers--you are appreciated too!
And a thanks to our chatters--to get to know you as friends is something that is just a wonderful thing. You care for our kitties and cats as if they were your own. Truly, we do share our cats and kittens with you all--I too feel they have many Aunties and Uncles!
And of course, a huge thanks to our volunteers. They give and they give and they give. Their compassion runs deep. We would certainly not be who we are today without our volunteers.
And another thanks---to ALL of you "out there". I appreciate what you do for FFRC. You all make a huge difference in many ways to this Rescue Center.
Enjoy this wonderful Sunday!
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Wednesday, October 22, 2017
Kittens are crazy. Cats are joining in their antics. Must be the smell of turkey that's stirring them all up! Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving tomorrow---may it be a day of peace and joy and a time of thankfulness.
We had BOXES on Monday. It's such a joy to have boxes. The support that it represents is very important to me and to FFRC.
We had BOXES on Monday. It's such a joy to have boxes. The support that it represents is very important to me and to FFRC.
Jean T/CMD - 4 pkts of 10 Spring Toys, 4 pkts Temtation Snackers
Michelle and John and Franky from NY--For Breeze - Leopard Print Therma pad to keep her warm!
DebbieM & AnnieG - Kitty Bath Mat and matching Shower Curtain
Bailey, Ann & Kevin B - Kitty Card Reeses for Jacci, 8 Boxes of Deli Cat Dreamies for Zelda
Kerswill - MI--Table Toppers, Hot Pads, Runners, Placemats, Towel Sets, 2 Calendars, Greeting Cards, Tunnel for kitties
David and Julie from UK-- 5 cases 24 ct. Fancy Feast
FaithyMD - Thanksgiving Card - 3-d Butterfly - Frisher Price Animal Rescue--fun times!
Auntie Sonja - For Very Vern - Box of Delectable Squeeze Ups
Joco - 3-Cats Meow chase the mouse toys
Gina/catlover14 - 3 Christmas Shawls for Flash Sale
Plee - 4 - Snackers, box of litter pan liners, jingle balls, double pet feeding bowl
Ronnie & Marie - 2 cases Perfect Bistro & 336 plates Thanksgiving ymmies for the cats!
Angelface/Linda C WA - 10 Biggiedews and weight circles
Eddie & Rita with Rosie - Kitty Card - Treat container, 2 boxes Bondi Licks, 2 boxes Bondi Licks, 3 bowls Sheba Book of Church Cats, Kitty Mug, 2018 Cat Desk Calendar, Kitty Coasters
John and Patty for Lynnette--a beautiful picture of FFRC Kitties (is hanging up in Paw Mart!)
We've heard from Delight's new family! She has adapted very well with the family and the dog. They say that she acts like she has been there for ever! Sounds happy to me!
We've also heard from Jacen's family! He's checked everything out and loves it. He follows them around. He's a lover and they think he's special! And he likes their dining room table to nap on!
The new kitten, Imogene is doing wonderful. She's now down on the floor and is playing big-time with all the kittens. She is one very active little girl. Such a pretty little kitten.
We have more thanks to give!
Kimkost--donation in memory of Barb K, a life-long kitty lover.
Kelly I--donation to FFRC
Alan R, from Glasgow---donation to FFRC
Chris T, my friend and employee of Dr. P's--donation in memory of her Joey. Thank you!
Mirage's mom/dad (adopted from here) -- was here with their annual Buckeye goodies and cookies! Yum!
I'd like to say a special thanks to everyone who has donated to FFRC, in memory of Mr. Purple/Geoff and Zooie. We have decided to pool these donations together and get a needed item for FFC. It's an Austin Air Pet Machine HEPA Air Purifier. It removes pet odor, emits zero ozone making it safe for pets and humans, removes pet dander in the air and has a HEPA technology. The cost is $594.99 and comes with 5 year purifier and filter warranty. It has a baked on powder coat finish. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to these two funds.
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