Thursday, January 17, 2019

Thursday, January 17, 2018

Sounds like snow is a-coming! We've had a very easy winter so far.  Snow is predicted for Saturday and again Tuesday.  Our supplies are checked and we're ok.  The heat lamps are all working outside. Horses always have clean stalls everyday. Peacocks have gobbled up extra mealworms. Ducks, geese, guineas, chickens had some of their treat bread. All shelters/sheds and porches are clean and ready for all outside cats, snow shovels are by the door. And if we get alot of snow, our snow plow friend is ready. Bring it on.......but hopefully will melt fast! 

We had quite a few adoptions! Those that left on 1/13 were: Pendy and Pickles together, Ponce De Leon, Charlie, Linzee, Azzilee and Tyler.  Those that left on 1/14 were Purrfloof and Tang.  I've heard from some of the families already and all sounds like the kittens went right in and made themselves at home! That is why I like free-ranging cats and kittens here at FFRC.  They get so use to shop vacs, people, commotion, noises, dogs, kids.  Makes for easier transitions into their homes.

We have one adoption today.  Milton will leave about 1:00. And Glory Joy will now leave on Friday. We're still working on Jabberwocky.

We had a wonderful Flash Sale yesterday, by Mich and Vern.  Many thanks to them, our Flash Mods, all mods that helped let everyone know about it, to all those that provided the items for the sale and to all those that purchased the items. These Flash Sales make a big difference to FFRC.  This sale made a bit over $1,800-------wow, wow, wow!!  I just checked with Steve and this is enough to get our latest propane and electric bill paid.  Isn't that just wonderful?!  I am very grateful.

And......more good news.  A thousand giant thanks to all those that contributed to our WiFi fund!  We made it and with some to spare.  We will also be purchasing with this money the warranty.  In the past, this warranty has saved us alot of money when things aren't working right.  The new equipment is now in and it's amazing the difference in our WiFi.  Now, when you come and visit, you won't have trouble getting onto the WiFi!  Any extra monies on top of this will be set aside for a possible smaller project.  Again, I am grateful! 

I've gotten behind on our thank yous, so we need to catch up! Many thanks to:
Lana H--donation to FFRC
Rob & MIchelle (adopted Pendy & PIckles)--PT's, baby wipes, lysol wipes, dry & can food, toys and bedding. And homemade cookies for all of us!

BillieK--donation in memory of Mystic
Lu-Little & Benny--donation in memory of Mystic
Pamela C--donation to FFRC
Lynne W--donation for FFRC
Judy & Phil L--donation for FFRC
Christopher S--donation to FFRC

We also had BOXES on Monday. Wonderful, super boxes!
Jake  & Ashley (Suzi M 's grandchildren) 4 bags ( 20lb ) 9 lives cat food 
Plee-- 20 ish pillow cases, 4 boxes of broths, fabric cat print to be framed 

J Bond - Heated cat bed, Jewelry sterling silver cat earnings, Box of cat toys, Diamond Art Cat kit and a pad for Ramsay with his name on it!

Mommy Myrna - 14ish Hand Made Heaven Bound Kitty Blankets for cats that pass to the Rainbow Bridge--so beautiful

Joann Z/ and kitties - Peacock notebook , 12 bags fancy feast  duo's snacks, 3 boxes of Chewy granola bars, box tops and pop tabs

Annie & Debbie -Ping Pong balls, box of zaney mice, box of jingle balls 
Kris M - Sleep Zone cat bed 
Debbie & Woody - Case of Fancy Feast Chicken, Bag of Science Diet Kitten food 

Joco -  Hand made Scrubbies - 150 ish
NH Furry - Star Trek buttons and Jedi Master pin  for Catathon 2019

Chad, Carrie, Ella K - 8 jumbo rolls of paper towels, 4 containers of Clorox Wipes, 6" paper plates, windex 

Protegee Solutions Group - From their  Xmas Tree donations, kitty  
Beth - Raised Barin Feeder food dish 
Nona - 36 cans of KMR
Mr. Anderson - Paper Towel Debt Replacement -- he so loves his PT's! 

ENVELOPES :
Marilyn & Terry B - Card , $ 5 Chickie money 
Kelly ( Tangs momma ) - box tops, milk rings
Anonymous -Card   2 $5 , and a spiker hug
Melissa L - Card with Donation 
Kids book only - silly monkey art magnet 
Velma/Catzthree - Card with Donation in memory of Goldie 
Dave H - Letter, Sponsorship , of Hensley, Vernon, Coralie, Magic, Kiera  
Moe -  Donation for FFRC

Monday is our next HumaneOhio surgery date. We have a very packed schedule.
Sunday-Weds, Jan. 27 to 30th is our first 2019 Fun-Raiser. Wait'll you see the items!  
Plus, we want to have another Quickie Flash Sale soon for the next group of Joni's Tiles. 

These kittens here have such great adult cats to help them with growing up.  Not only Monique, Singita and Paw Paw, they also have the teenager Mr. Anderson.  He is enjoying snuggle time with them.

As of today, the back Thumper's Room is shut down. That hasn't happened for several months. All kittens are now in the Main Area.  We have rearranged June's Room to make a really nice night time room for Hatima and Ramsay. They spent their first night there last night and all went well.  That leaves Cat's Corner Room now open so we can feed and gather the smaller kittens for checking on them and their extra meals. 

Muppi is doing great.  Her ears are healing and she has good balance.  Next week we will remove her sutures.  The newer 6 pack of Abel black kittens are super. They really are all very sweet. As little as they are they sure do zoom all over the place! We are slowly learning their names!  

We also have a coming up date too. You all know that we love to attend the OVMA (Ohio Veterinary Medical Association's big conference called the Midwest Veterinary Conference.  It's jam packed full of educational classes. Those attending can pick and choose which classes are of interest individually. I was able to reserve 2 hotel rooms--this hotel is connected to the conference hall.  We would like to go on Thursday and come back on Saturday (Feb. 21-23). We can attend 3 classes on Thursday, 6 on Friday and 3 on Saturday. There also is a wonderful Exhibit Hall with many medical/pet related booths to visit.