Our numbers have now grown to be 72 spays/neuters so far for 2017. That breaks down to 40 females and 32 males. As time goes by, we want those numbers to climb and climb! This evening we will not be able to have BOXES because check outs for these 31 cats will be about 5:30 to 6:15--it all depends on when the Spay/Neuter truck returns.
The Washer and Dryer are still being fine-tuned. The guys returned today. We've been using the washer and absolutely love it. There is a little problem with the dryer though but hopefully that will be fixed soon. Have no worries about this---the company will get it right--guaranteed!
We have some thanks to give!
Tracy L--donation to FFRC
Hallie G--donation to FFRC
David D--donation to FFRC
Judy & Phil--3 boxes of doggie snackers
Gusti--donation to FFRC, in memory of Sizzle for Feliz Navidad Fund
Mary, Fri vol--Meow Mix cups, Trader Joe's Popcorn, FF snackers, 2 cases appetizers
Richard C--shoe covers, big box of disposable gloves & 4 laser lights
Jason & Annette--1 case Friskies, 3 snacker packets, cat toys
We had 2 adoptions on Saturday.
Jules was adopted to a wonderful family. I've already heard back. Her new name is Pompeii. She and her new friend Mulan are becoming friends and was both on the bed with the smaller dog. She is playful and comes when called. She loves to cuddle up on her mama's neck and enjoys belly rubs. She is in her forever home!
Pippi was also adopted but unfortunately was returned the next day. The resident cat absolutely did not want to share the house with Pippi. I know that sometimes these things take time, but in this case, time wasn't going to help. So, Pippi is back. But, we learned that Pippi can handle a new home--she did beautifully there and so will again some time!
I do have some sad news about the 2 new kittens that arrived on Friday. Unfortunately, they both have passed away, hours from eah other. I have talked to Dr. Darcy and given what they went thru before coming here, they had very very poor health. I felt very sad about this, but there was nothing we could do.......except give them the love they received while here.
Our other new cat, the calico that was found on my mom's furnace is doing great. She has a name.....it is Mabelline. She is a beauty. We brought her up this morning and she spent a few hours in Dodger's Pen just checking things out. Early afternoon we let her out and she seems quite happy. A little growly yet but the potential is most definitely there for being a wonderful sweet girl! She's here in the office right now with me all curled up comfortably taking a nap.
I've been working on some new stories. Here is Coralie's:
CORALIE
A human mama would probably say to her child: Have your
earmuffs? Check. Have both your mittens? Check. What
about your scarf? Check. How about your boots? Check.
We want anyone outside to be warm and safe.
Not so the case with animals at times. It was January 8,
2014--oh my, it was so bitter cold. We had one winter storm after
another. Coraliewas outside. She found her way to a lady's back porch.
That's all the further she could go. This lady found her laying on her side,
stiff, covered in ice and snow. At first she thought the cat had passed away,
then a breath was taken. She whisked her inside and wrapped her in towels that
were warmed in the dryer. Coralie was 1 1/2 years old. We gave her
the birthday of 6/12/12.
The next day, Coralie was brought to Friends of
Felines Rescue Center in Defiance, OH. Many parts of her were frostbitten. Her
ears, her tail, many toes on all four feet, her rear ankles and her chin. Such
a sad thing to see, but Coralie was purring. We began the journey to
help her.
After much discussion with our vet, her treatments were started.
All of her frostbit areas were slathered in special creams to enhance healing.
Pain meds were given. She endured all of this like a sweet cat. She was a good
patient even for her daily soaks to her back legs and front feet. We tried so
hard to save all these areas. And she fought the battle with us--such a
wonderful cat.
Her first surgery was to remove her ear flaps that had turned
black and many of her toes had to be removed. But we were so happy that some of
the front toes could be saved. Her tail too turned black and could not be
saved. She was left with a tail stub though!
Then we continued treatments on those rear legs, desperately
trying to save them. But it was not to be. They simply wouldn't heal. They were
causing great pain and a fix was not possible. Her first rear leg was
removed, shortly after that her second rear leg was removed. Now we had a
cat with a short-tail, short ears, toes missing and no rear legs. What were we
to do? As always, we let the cats decide.
And Coralie decided to live! She's a spunky girl. She
decided she loves life and was going to go on living! She is a survivor and is very
happy.
She is a permanent resident of FFRC--as she has a few potty
issues that would not make for a good adoption. But, no matter, she is rather
like the queen of FFRC. We feel her ears are cute, her chin healed just fine,
her stubby tails waves and wiggles like any other cat tail! And she can go
wherever she wants, whenever she wants to! Coralie has complete
freedom in the entire Rescue Center. She tends to think of herself as the cat
who needs to teach those whippersnapper kittens some manners!
Watching her play with catnip toys always brings a smile to the
volunteers. Every morning after breakfast she loves to go into the towel
cabinet for a nap. She has it all figured out---go to the cabinet, stare at it
and then stare at the volunteer that is helping. We always get the message! She
simply needs a bottom boost and in she goes! To get out, she just pushes the
door open.
Coralie has
also mastered the "blink blink" trick! Those gorgeous huge eyes of
hers.......she knows all she has to do is the blink and we crumble--extra pets
and another treat!
She has been pure joy to us. Coralie has taught us
that a handicap doesn't have to be viewed as a problem. She carries on in life
with a glad heart and with a purpose---to love, to keep those kittens in line
and to accept love from all of us. If Coralie could pass on a bit of
advise, it would be to protect those outside pets--be sure they have a warm
place to be safe in and good food and clean water.
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