We've had 6 more adoptions!
Dalia--adopted 5/21. A Basani kitten. She was adopted into a home with 2 other cats!
Navara & Pepper--adopted 5/21. Kittens of Kimmie. They were adopted into a home where they are the only pets.
Temba--adopted 5/22--a 7 yr. old cat. Went into a home where a young lady is her new mama!
Beulah & Celeste--adopted 5/22. Kittens that were brought by the Sheriff's.
I'm thrilled with these new homes and feel very happy with each of them. I've heard back from some of the families already and all seem to be acclimating well to their new homes.
We took in two new kittens--both very small, both with leg problems. (what is it with legs this year?)
Keefer--arrived 5/22, was found outside by self. 4 weeks old, weights 12 ounces, birthdate of 4/24/20. He is a long hair gold/white kitten. His rear legs, I believe, received an injury. That and with his emaciated state, he couldn't keep his legs under him--they kept toppling. He received fluids but when the food came........he couldn't eat it fast enough. The poor boy was so very hungry. Today, he has just a slight toppling of his rear legs. He is much stronger, has already gained a couple ounces and is climbing and running. A real sweetie.
Muddles--arrived 5/22--was also found by himself, 4 1/2 weeks old, 1.03 weight, birthdate of 4/20/20. He is a short hair black/whitekitten. His left rear leg is sore--has received an injury. It certainly isn't stopping him as he is playing and roughhousing with the other kittens. He too was very hungry and he went right into the food plate to eat. Another sweetie kitten.
Xibowa is doing great--he's already has gained 5 ounces and so loves playing with the other kittens. There's no stopping Uri--he is a little firrecracker--zooming here and jumping there. Perseus is also improving day by day. I watched him today and he was running with barely a limp. In all the kitten activity play, he's almost always in the middle of it!
Lucas is doing better! Eating just enough so he doesn't have to have a feeding tube placed! Today he will be in the front Thumper's Room for a bit of exercise. I'm sure he's starting to miss his Covie friends--it's been a week now since his dental. We need him eating a little bit more volume before he goes back to the Cove.
We have thanks to give! We are grateful----
Twkitty--donation in memory of her Auntie Mae, who passed at 100 years of age. She has a cat named Ebony who survives.
Candace A--donation to help with our utility bills!
Steph & Trevor--donation in honor of super mom cat Minnie
Janet K--donation for the ffrc kitties
Kelly L--donation for FFRC
Gusti--donation for sweet Lucas's vet bill
Marti W--donation for FFRC
Stanley E--donation to FFRC, in memory of Pauline/deptford
Cheryl L--donation to FFRC, in memory of Pauline/deptford
Yes, our dear friend Pauline has passed away. Her daughter let FFRC know. While very sad for this loss, her daughter wishes FFRC peace with this. Pauline has made such beautiful glassworks and donated so much of her work to FFRC. Treasure those Christmas trees, the stars, the cats , etc that she made--all done with love by her.
Many thanks for helping us with our flash sale--this one was made up of many individual items that were donated by our FFRC friends. Thanks to the flash mods for helping us with this. This Flash Sale brought in $611 and will be applied to our quarterly taxes. Big time thanks!
We still are making masks for anyone who needs them! I believe LJ has now made a bit over a thousand of these masks. They are very well made--2 layers of material with an interfacing in the middle. They are pleated, have a wire that goes over the nose to hold in place. We have them in women and men's sizes. The cost---a freewill donation to FFRC. You can email me if sending a check to let me know what you need--male or female. If using PayPal, simply go to paypal and send with a note as to your wishes. If you have a favorite color, let me know--we try to match things up. Sometimes we can, sometimes we can't! LJ firmly believes that if you want a mask, we need to send TWO--one to wear, one to wash. These masks can simply be washed in a sink with soak/water, rinsed well and hang up to dry. Thank you!
We had BOXES on Friday! We appreciate you all and for helping us. We are doubly grateful, during this coronavirus time, that you help us.
Preakness -- Fordite necklace "Ramsay" --such a kind gift
Tammy, Terry and Napping Kitties -- For Alma, Furry Baby Blanket (she loves it)
Anonymous -- 8 (12) 9 Lives
David W -- 6 packets of wipes
Anonymous --a gazilion Toys, also known as Zelda approved box of toys
Lynda D -- 6 Purple Momma's, 7lb of RC Baby Cat Food
Plee -- 3 Pcks (18) Washcloths, Fresh Step Coupons,
Sandy A -- 2 lg Bottles of 99% Alcohol
Lucy S -- Milano Dark Chocolate Cookies , Toys, box of Broths, box of Soups, Container of Party Mix Snacks
Suzi M -- 12 rolls of Bounty Paper Towels, 6 Bottles of Fabuloso Cleaner
Robotman -- 67 Laser Lights, Box of 29 Assorted Kitty related Jewelry (pins & earrings )
Tears from a Dream -- 2 cases of 9 Lives Pate , Kitty Cuddle Pal
Anonymous -- 8 Boxes of appetizers
Anonymous --Cutie Memorial Stone
Shelly & Mark -- Can Cat Food
Envelopes
Don E/Va ,, Phenix cats & Leonard and Sheldon -- Birthday Card Derecho, Marilyn, Ramsey, Camvie & Donation
Jennifer & Hannah P -- Card & Donation
Clark, Jessie and the Rest of the Gang -- Birthday Cards for Marilyn, Ramsey,Camvie, $5 Chickie money for each
David H -- Sponsorship for His Gang, Coralie, Kiara, Magic, Hensley, Vernon
Flymon -- Birthday Card for Ramsey, $5 Chickie money
Cathy D -- Card
BoPeep -- Note & Donation
Julie & David -- Birthday Card for Ramsey, 2 $5 Chickie Money
Marilyn and Terry B -- Card $5 Chickie Money
Sue/Maccheesedoodle mom -- Card, Sponsorship for Marilyn and Friend
Derecho.......what an amazing cat he is. You know, he's kind to all of the cats and the kittens. He is their Uncle D that teaches the kittens their manners. This morning I saw the sweetest thing ever. There's Derecho in the Purple Office--he had most of the younguns with him. They were huddled around him, listening to him.. He was talking about the power of saying nice things, the power of doing kind things, the beauty of friendships.
You see, our kittens learn so much from the adults here. They learn polite play ways from the other kittens. But, so important, they learn how to grow up to be very nice cats.
He told the kittens that kindness makes them purr and that in itself makes humans smile. He told them that kindness is a remedy for the heart. It opens the door to new friendships and possibly their forever home. Being a sweet kitten gives them a kind identity. Plus, kindness comes back to them--they should share their catnip, share their sleeping blankets, share their snackers. It's all in the sake of friendship and just being kind.
