Friday, August 9, 2013
Friday, August 9
It is with a very sad and heavy heart to tell you all that our sweet Emaline has passed away. I will miss her terribly. She was my "sit down and here she comes girl". Always was in my lap. She was only 3 and has lived her whole life with her medical disorder.She was thought to have an immune problem, coupled with a slow growing skin cancer. But, it never mattered truly what the diagnosis was. We treated it, kept her comfortable and let her live her life with much love and hugs and laps. I was honored to hold her as she passed. She gave lots of love. It was my utmost pleasure to have her in my home. She will be missed. Thanks to you all for caring about her.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Weds. August 7
We spent this morning catching up on treatments. We also got the treatment board caught up to date. A big job! Little Mystika is now one of the main area's rescue cats! All you have to do is look at her and she produces a purr. Her wounds are already healing on her face, from being tossed.
We took in two new tiny little kittens yesterday. One of our volunteer's, Jackie S, brought them in. They were found, all alone, in the middle of a very rural road. One is black/white and the other is a muted torti. Very very cute and ever so sweet. Both are little girl kittens and quite the snugglebugs. They are getting syringe fed but they also are eating a tad bit by themselves. No names yet, but will use something off the Catathon names.
FFRC was interviewed for a local monthly magazine today. I believe it'll be out in October. The theme is all about spaying and neutering. A few of the kittens had their pictures taken--they smiled for the camera.
We now have three Kuranda towers with wheels on them! It's ever so nice, as it sure makes it easier to clean under them. Roll them out, sweep/mop, roll them back in! No more lifting.
We're getting ready for the next Day Sale! All items (except the cat nip pads and the leggydews) will be items that are not in our website store! So, look for some interesting things! It starts at 11:00 am. It's totally done on the cam chat, so be sure you're signed in if you think you are interested. Payments can be by check or money order or PayPal. The ustream channel has been so much better lately, but in between the lots of items that we'll show you, remember to refresh often!
We had BOXES last night. YOU are appreciated!
Mayumi from Japan--2 cases of Tulle, chicken and king salmon cans and Chicken soup flavored with tiny shrimp and white fish and a little spoon! They will enjoy these items!
Michlynn from MI--card with note, washcloths and 4 stuffed cats shelf sitters (for Day Sale)
Jatcat--2 cases of Fancy Feast kitty can food
Mike/Sophieandlucysdad--day visitor yesterday--3 cases of a variety of can food (Sheba, Fancy Feast), 7 big bottles of Jergens Hand Lotion, 2 cases of Appetizers, big box full of cat snackers, 2 bags of Reese's PB cups, 2 bags of Dove candies, 6 containers of Berry, nut and morsels (from Mikes mom), 2 cases of Friskies and 2 cases of Sheba, Fancy Feast
Sheila/oilsandsgirl--case of 6 inch paper plates, case of Friskies Pate, heated buddy toy for Jersey, Petstages Blinking Buddy toy, case of Fancy Feast and 7 lb bag of Purina One kitty
David/wolfpatch--3 boxes FULL of "prize toys" for Catstock carnival
Buddy the Cat and Mimi from FL--letter from Buddy, pop tabs for Kellen, appetizers, fancy feast with cheese, 2 giant heated water bowls, 2 cat dancers, ball, paper clips and lots of cans of fancy feast and appetizers
Wendi B/wendilin--LOTS of yarn, handmade curly kitty toys, a beautiful afghan, note pads, spools of ribbon, "Meow" picture frame, paw print material and pink and white polka dots materials for leggydews to be made from!
Ellen and Pat/furkitty and Cathouze--visitors--birthday paddy card and a Walmart gift card
Julie C/Auntie Julie--card for Magenta, Walmart gift card for Magenta and stamps
Beth--visitor--lots and lots of cans of Fancy Feast and Friskies
Aunty Fi--donation for a blankie to be given to Dee, a volunteer for her cats. She says Thank You!
Domingo F from Italy--a donation thru PayPal for FFRC
Zelda also wrote her very own letter to me, asking to be adopted. She also included a check to FFRC for an adoption fee. This is all money made by Zelda for Box sitting. If she is not to be adopted by myself, her check is to be used for FFRC. I've put a lot of thought into this. You all know that I love Zelda to pieces. But, I do still feel she might be able to find a home "out there". She's one of the nicest, most loviest cats anywhere. I think we'll give this some more time and see what happens. Wouldn't it be great to see her on her very own couch in her own home?!! Time will tell what will happen with Zelda and in the meantime, let's keep all fingers/paws crossed for her! I'll put her check in a safe spot for her!
Ming loves catnip toys! Ellen and Pat left him a catnip filled sock. He plays with it and tosses it up into the air and tries to catch it. It's so very nice to see him actually playing! He's a wonder-boy.
I am usually thinking on the upside of things, but I do want to let you all know that our dear sweet Emaline is not feeling so good these last 2 days. It's only been 5 days since her last injection and it's just not holding for her. Today, we started her on a medication to help with any discomfort until I get to talk to our vet again. She's getting lots of love, kisses and laptime. I also tell her, she's my velcro girl!
Archer, Kenco and Theo are having a very serious race. They start in the Kabana Room, race into the front office and fling themselves onto the climbing pole. When someone reaches the top, that kitten starts scooting downward, so they all have to go down then. Back into the Kabana Room again to start over! I love to watch their thinking out these games that they do!
Sheriff Putter says: "Being kind is more important than being important"! How so true. What a wise cat he is!
Kukster looking so cute in his bow-tie!
We took in two new tiny little kittens yesterday. One of our volunteer's, Jackie S, brought them in. They were found, all alone, in the middle of a very rural road. One is black/white and the other is a muted torti. Very very cute and ever so sweet. Both are little girl kittens and quite the snugglebugs. They are getting syringe fed but they also are eating a tad bit by themselves. No names yet, but will use something off the Catathon names.
FFRC was interviewed for a local monthly magazine today. I believe it'll be out in October. The theme is all about spaying and neutering. A few of the kittens had their pictures taken--they smiled for the camera.
We now have three Kuranda towers with wheels on them! It's ever so nice, as it sure makes it easier to clean under them. Roll them out, sweep/mop, roll them back in! No more lifting.
We're getting ready for the next Day Sale! All items (except the cat nip pads and the leggydews) will be items that are not in our website store! So, look for some interesting things! It starts at 11:00 am. It's totally done on the cam chat, so be sure you're signed in if you think you are interested. Payments can be by check or money order or PayPal. The ustream channel has been so much better lately, but in between the lots of items that we'll show you, remember to refresh often!
We had BOXES last night. YOU are appreciated!
Mayumi from Japan--2 cases of Tulle, chicken and king salmon cans and Chicken soup flavored with tiny shrimp and white fish and a little spoon! They will enjoy these items!
Michlynn from MI--card with note, washcloths and 4 stuffed cats shelf sitters (for Day Sale)
Jatcat--2 cases of Fancy Feast kitty can food
Mike/Sophieandlucysdad--day visitor yesterday--3 cases of a variety of can food (Sheba, Fancy Feast), 7 big bottles of Jergens Hand Lotion, 2 cases of Appetizers, big box full of cat snackers, 2 bags of Reese's PB cups, 2 bags of Dove candies, 6 containers of Berry, nut and morsels (from Mikes mom), 2 cases of Friskies and 2 cases of Sheba, Fancy Feast
Sheila/oilsandsgirl--case of 6 inch paper plates, case of Friskies Pate, heated buddy toy for Jersey, Petstages Blinking Buddy toy, case of Fancy Feast and 7 lb bag of Purina One kitty
David/wolfpatch--3 boxes FULL of "prize toys" for Catstock carnival
Buddy the Cat and Mimi from FL--letter from Buddy, pop tabs for Kellen, appetizers, fancy feast with cheese, 2 giant heated water bowls, 2 cat dancers, ball, paper clips and lots of cans of fancy feast and appetizers
Wendi B/wendilin--LOTS of yarn, handmade curly kitty toys, a beautiful afghan, note pads, spools of ribbon, "Meow" picture frame, paw print material and pink and white polka dots materials for leggydews to be made from!
Ellen and Pat/furkitty and Cathouze--visitors--birthday paddy card and a Walmart gift card
Julie C/Auntie Julie--card for Magenta, Walmart gift card for Magenta and stamps
Beth--visitor--lots and lots of cans of Fancy Feast and Friskies
Aunty Fi--donation for a blankie to be given to Dee, a volunteer for her cats. She says Thank You!
Domingo F from Italy--a donation thru PayPal for FFRC
Zelda also wrote her very own letter to me, asking to be adopted. She also included a check to FFRC for an adoption fee. This is all money made by Zelda for Box sitting. If she is not to be adopted by myself, her check is to be used for FFRC. I've put a lot of thought into this. You all know that I love Zelda to pieces. But, I do still feel she might be able to find a home "out there". She's one of the nicest, most loviest cats anywhere. I think we'll give this some more time and see what happens. Wouldn't it be great to see her on her very own couch in her own home?!! Time will tell what will happen with Zelda and in the meantime, let's keep all fingers/paws crossed for her! I'll put her check in a safe spot for her!
Ming loves catnip toys! Ellen and Pat left him a catnip filled sock. He plays with it and tosses it up into the air and tries to catch it. It's so very nice to see him actually playing! He's a wonder-boy.
I am usually thinking on the upside of things, but I do want to let you all know that our dear sweet Emaline is not feeling so good these last 2 days. It's only been 5 days since her last injection and it's just not holding for her. Today, we started her on a medication to help with any discomfort until I get to talk to our vet again. She's getting lots of love, kisses and laptime. I also tell her, she's my velcro girl!
Archer, Kenco and Theo are having a very serious race. They start in the Kabana Room, race into the front office and fling themselves onto the climbing pole. When someone reaches the top, that kitten starts scooting downward, so they all have to go down then. Back into the Kabana Room again to start over! I love to watch their thinking out these games that they do!
Sheriff Putter says: "Being kind is more important than being important"! How so true. What a wise cat he is!
Kukster looking so cute in his bow-tie!
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Tuesday, August 6
What a wonderful day we had yesterday! Dawn, Sam, Steve and I was at Cedar Point! We had a lot of fun. It was Ride the Roller Coaster Day for us. I enjoyed the day off with no phones, no doorbells, no computer! And being with my family was terrific! We got home in the wee hours of the night!
I think there has been some confusion about my day off yesterday. It was truly just one day off. It's next week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday that Steve and I are going away! Yep, a real mini vacation! We're going to go to Indiana to do a few fun things that we've been looking forward to doing. This will be a first, in a very long time, that we've been able to do this! I'm going to disappear into a 3 day off of quietness! We'll have things well under control here while I'm gone!
The floor is done in the Kitty Kabana room. Furniture is moved back and the cats and kittens have their most loved room back. Right now there are 14 cats on the window ledges! Oh, how they love this room!
Tonight, we WILL have boxes, even though it's a Tuesday. Because of very little sleep last night, Steve and I will be going to our Movie Night on Weds. instead. BOXES will be at 5:30 though tonight.
Our kittens in Thumper's Room are doing great. To be sure you're caught up with the last three newbies, they too, are doing great.
Mystika arrived on August 4th, brought in by volunteer Amy V, whose friend found her. Mystika apparently was tossed from a car--she has the traditional "pizza face". One of her canine teeth is also broken off. She's 14 weeks old, with a birthday on 4/28/13. A real nice solid grey kitten.
George arrived on August 2nd. He's black/white, was loaded to the max with cat lice. He's 6 weeks old, with his birthday on 6/21/13. This boy has purring down to an art!
arrived on August 4th. He's also black/white, was also absolutely loaded with cat lice. I truly wonder if he and George are brothers. He's also 6 weeks old and his birthday is now known as 6/21/13. His middle name is Will. He has mouth injuries suggesting he too was a "toss from car" kitten.
Goose, the grey tiger/white kitten is doing pretty good. He's still sleeping alot and so we just love on him and let him sleep. He seems to need it. His appetite is starting to pick up. He's 12 weeks old with a birthday of 5/7/13.He loves to melt right into your arms!
As you all know, we love our visitors. Sometimes visitors come to work, which is fine. There's always things that need to be done! Sometimes visitors come to visit, play with the cats and kittens and cuddle them up. That's fine too--good for the cats, good for the people! Whatever the visitors want to do, we're fine with that! We just very much enjoy visitors coming! We also enjoy having them see Cat's Cove and the farmyard and to meet the Porchies.
Many thanks to:
Gusti from Germany--a donation, in memory of little Ivo for Dove, Kukster and Rosi for food and/or meds
Renee C--a donation to help wherever there is a need.
Anonymous Friend--a donation in memory of Ivo
Carla/beachkatz--a donation to be used as needed, in honor of friendships--past, present and future
Ellen & Pat--visitors--cookies for everyone! Trash bags, 10 packages small paper plates, juice for volunteers, Dawn soap, Lysol wipes, case of water, 6 gallons of bleach, can food
Beth--visitor--6 cases of Appetizers
I've heard from the family that adopted AP and Ruthie Ann. All is fine and actually, doing better than expected. AP's presence has further calmed Ruthie Ann. Both are comfortable and have found happiness. AP has turned into a lap cat, exactly what we were hoping for.
We also had an adoption on Sunday afternoon. Our wonderful little Pumpkin found a home of her own! Pumpkin will have some new older siblings and a family that will give Pumpkin a wonderful home.
See you at BOXES at 5:30!
Our sweet Cutie.
I think there has been some confusion about my day off yesterday. It was truly just one day off. It's next week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday that Steve and I are going away! Yep, a real mini vacation! We're going to go to Indiana to do a few fun things that we've been looking forward to doing. This will be a first, in a very long time, that we've been able to do this! I'm going to disappear into a 3 day off of quietness! We'll have things well under control here while I'm gone!
The floor is done in the Kitty Kabana room. Furniture is moved back and the cats and kittens have their most loved room back. Right now there are 14 cats on the window ledges! Oh, how they love this room!
Tonight, we WILL have boxes, even though it's a Tuesday. Because of very little sleep last night, Steve and I will be going to our Movie Night on Weds. instead. BOXES will be at 5:30 though tonight.
Our kittens in Thumper's Room are doing great. To be sure you're caught up with the last three newbies, they too, are doing great.
Mystika arrived on August 4th, brought in by volunteer Amy V, whose friend found her. Mystika apparently was tossed from a car--she has the traditional "pizza face". One of her canine teeth is also broken off. She's 14 weeks old, with a birthday on 4/28/13. A real nice solid grey kitten.
George arrived on August 2nd. He's black/white, was loaded to the max with cat lice. He's 6 weeks old, with his birthday on 6/21/13. This boy has purring down to an art!
arrived on August 4th. He's also black/white, was also absolutely loaded with cat lice. I truly wonder if he and George are brothers. He's also 6 weeks old and his birthday is now known as 6/21/13. His middle name is Will. He has mouth injuries suggesting he too was a "toss from car" kitten.
Goose, the grey tiger/white kitten is doing pretty good. He's still sleeping alot and so we just love on him and let him sleep. He seems to need it. His appetite is starting to pick up. He's 12 weeks old with a birthday of 5/7/13.He loves to melt right into your arms!
As you all know, we love our visitors. Sometimes visitors come to work, which is fine. There's always things that need to be done! Sometimes visitors come to visit, play with the cats and kittens and cuddle them up. That's fine too--good for the cats, good for the people! Whatever the visitors want to do, we're fine with that! We just very much enjoy visitors coming! We also enjoy having them see Cat's Cove and the farmyard and to meet the Porchies.
Many thanks to:
Gusti from Germany--a donation, in memory of little Ivo for Dove, Kukster and Rosi for food and/or meds
Renee C--a donation to help wherever there is a need.
Anonymous Friend--a donation in memory of Ivo
Carla/beachkatz--a donation to be used as needed, in honor of friendships--past, present and future
Ellen & Pat--visitors--cookies for everyone! Trash bags, 10 packages small paper plates, juice for volunteers, Dawn soap, Lysol wipes, case of water, 6 gallons of bleach, can food
Beth--visitor--6 cases of Appetizers
I've heard from the family that adopted AP and Ruthie Ann. All is fine and actually, doing better than expected. AP's presence has further calmed Ruthie Ann. Both are comfortable and have found happiness. AP has turned into a lap cat, exactly what we were hoping for.
We also had an adoption on Sunday afternoon. Our wonderful little Pumpkin found a home of her own! Pumpkin will have some new older siblings and a family that will give Pumpkin a wonderful home.
See you at BOXES at 5:30!
Our sweet Cutie.
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Sunday, August 4
Happy Birth Day to Molly! Yes, Kelly's baby was born yesterday afternoon. She weighed 6 lbs 2 oz. and is 19 inches long with dark hair. We love Kelly and wish her family well. It's been wonderful to be a part of Molly's life even before she was born. Welcome, Molly!
I would like to thank:
Cara, Caitlin E and Joan B--day visitors for the litter and dry cat and kitten food
Mary H from Archbold--for your wonderful tub of goodies--Mr. Clean, bathroom cleaner, tablets, cat snackers, pens, juice, cat food, case of water, 2 reams of paper, bowls, misc. Thanks too for your wonderful "job" that you do for FFRC--restock the entire center! Love it.
Ellen and Pat (furkitty & Cat Houze)--visitors for a few days. They brought a bunch of goodies for us--volunteer treats, things for the mail Room, plates, towels, Farrah's monthly donation. They also brought items for the upcoming Day Sale--quillows, crocheted beautiful pieces, a Cat on the Fence Afghan. They also gave me some items, including my own purple Cat on the Fence afghan! Pat has a wonderful talent of making these beautiful things.
We had another adoption yesterday. The family that took Ruthie Ann decided that yes, they would indeed love to have another cat! AP went home with them. I have a strong feeling that AP will once again be a wonderful lap cat!
Our little new kitten George is coming along. He's resting alot, gaining some weight and loves to be petted. Neko, the other new one, also a polydactyl is a sweetie and dearly loves to be held.
Solee was just ON TOP of my desk, way at the top. She figured out how to climb the Kuranda Tower and make her way up. Sometimes we just have to close our eyes and let these wobbly CH cats be themselves!
I am so sorry to have to tell you this. Our sweet baby Ivo passed away this morning. I have a totally broken heart over this and am so very sad this happened. A couple days ago, we noticed he was not eating as good as he should, so we started supplementing him with his formula/gruel right away. He took this willingly and very happily. Actually yesterday he was pitter pattering around like the other kittens and was eating by himself. This morning, I was shocked when I went to check on the babies and found him almost gone. He was held him as he passed. My heart aches for this loss and to have to tell you this sad news.
For those that live in the Long Island, NY area. Remember August 10th is when Merri (who did the rescue on Jersey and Merri) will have an adoption event at Pet Supplies Plus in Ronkonkoma on Portion Road. Stop in and see her and please tell her thank you for me.
The floor guys were here yesterday. They put the last coat on the Kitty Kabana Floor. We're in the drying phase right now. Monday morning they will come and put new mop boards up then we can move back in.
Tomorrow, Steve and I and Sam and Dawn are going to Cedar Point. It'll be nice to have a day together.
So, today, I would like to say....enjoy your day, be thankful for each moment. Yesterday we had an adoption, a birth and a death. Life is precious--treasure each day. Make peace with yourself and your family and friends.
Our kitten, Theo. A handsome boy.
I would like to thank:
Cara, Caitlin E and Joan B--day visitors for the litter and dry cat and kitten food
Mary H from Archbold--for your wonderful tub of goodies--Mr. Clean, bathroom cleaner, tablets, cat snackers, pens, juice, cat food, case of water, 2 reams of paper, bowls, misc. Thanks too for your wonderful "job" that you do for FFRC--restock the entire center! Love it.
Ellen and Pat (furkitty & Cat Houze)--visitors for a few days. They brought a bunch of goodies for us--volunteer treats, things for the mail Room, plates, towels, Farrah's monthly donation. They also brought items for the upcoming Day Sale--quillows, crocheted beautiful pieces, a Cat on the Fence Afghan. They also gave me some items, including my own purple Cat on the Fence afghan! Pat has a wonderful talent of making these beautiful things.
We had another adoption yesterday. The family that took Ruthie Ann decided that yes, they would indeed love to have another cat! AP went home with them. I have a strong feeling that AP will once again be a wonderful lap cat!
Our little new kitten George is coming along. He's resting alot, gaining some weight and loves to be petted. Neko, the other new one, also a polydactyl is a sweetie and dearly loves to be held.
Solee was just ON TOP of my desk, way at the top. She figured out how to climb the Kuranda Tower and make her way up. Sometimes we just have to close our eyes and let these wobbly CH cats be themselves!
I am so sorry to have to tell you this. Our sweet baby Ivo passed away this morning. I have a totally broken heart over this and am so very sad this happened. A couple days ago, we noticed he was not eating as good as he should, so we started supplementing him with his formula/gruel right away. He took this willingly and very happily. Actually yesterday he was pitter pattering around like the other kittens and was eating by himself. This morning, I was shocked when I went to check on the babies and found him almost gone. He was held him as he passed. My heart aches for this loss and to have to tell you this sad news.
For those that live in the Long Island, NY area. Remember August 10th is when Merri (who did the rescue on Jersey and Merri) will have an adoption event at Pet Supplies Plus in Ronkonkoma on Portion Road. Stop in and see her and please tell her thank you for me.
The floor guys were here yesterday. They put the last coat on the Kitty Kabana Floor. We're in the drying phase right now. Monday morning they will come and put new mop boards up then we can move back in.
Tomorrow, Steve and I and Sam and Dawn are going to Cedar Point. It'll be nice to have a day together.
So, today, I would like to say....enjoy your day, be thankful for each moment. Yesterday we had an adoption, a birth and a death. Life is precious--treasure each day. Make peace with yourself and your family and friends.
Our kitten, Theo. A handsome boy.
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Saturday, August 3
Are we sure we're in August? It's cool, foggy and extremely raining. Not like our usual weather. There's 7 cats right now on the kitty ledge by the window overlooking a bird house with baby birds in it.These are the bird tweets you can hear on the cam. Very entertaining to the cats! There's not a spare inch left on the shelf!
We had BOXES last night! Had a lot of help from the cats. Thank you all for your super wonderful support!
Coolbreeze/Tracey T from MD--card with note, boxes are in memory of her kitty Precious. Sheba can food for Magenta, Sardines, mackerel, clams, doggie snackers, Whiskas packages, baby food for Dercho. For Merri and Jersey--10 cans of Fancy feast, appetizers and snackers. Eukanuba can food, toys, 2 afghans for the kitties, yellow butterfly mobile for butterfly room, sticky notes and paper plates. Tabbycatkid & Justme--250 apw print adoption bags! We love these
Susan 345--2 cases of Fancy Feast kitten turkey
Karen C from KS--card with donation, boxes for Asha, Pania, Bella, CH kitties and friends! Blue soft kitty bed, catnip ball, toys, scratch board and a special care package, one for each of Barnies, Covies, Porchies and the Center cats!
Lucy P/Lulittle & Benny the cat, in UK--hand balm (good stuff!), cold pressed virgin coconut oil for kitties (wonderful for skin/fur)
Leggygal--12 cans of KMR
Glinda N from Canada--card, bib for Molly with name and cat on it, slumber pet warming bed for ffrc
Henry R Peeps and Oh My Guinness--a Happy 6th birthday card and donation for Hank!
Mike/Sophieandlucysdad from MI--coupons
Rita SF/wiscatmom from WI--kitty card with donation, TY to Angie and Bill for their hospitality
Trudy S from OH--donation
Romeosmom from MO--pop tabs for Kellen and coupons
Carol N/ch1919--a donation to FFRC thru PayPal
Peggy & Bernie G from NY--a donation thru PayPal, in honor of Merri and Jersey
We took in a new kitten yesterday. He's a black/white kitten, about 8 weeks old, with the cutest face. He also has the worst case of cat lice I've ever seen in all these years. His name is George. He has the best purrer possible! George has already been given a special bath to kill the lice. After he was dried, a spray was also put on, just in ase any were missed. His fur is so rough, not soft at all, but that will improve. He's a sweet little guy. He's been tested and is negative for FIV and leukemia.
Good news for Anna Marie. She does NOT have lead poisoning! But, she does have Hemobart, which is now called Mycoplasma haemofelis. This is what has caused her to have low red blood cells and her anemia and high white blood cells. It's usually caused by the bite of a flea (another good reason to use flea prevention). It's a parasite of the blood. This was confirmed thru a blood smear at the college. It is treatable and she has already begun treatment of 3 weeks. She's a doll!
The little 12 kittens, also known as the Dirty Dozen(!) are living up to their name! Oh my goodness, these kittens love to get in their formula. These are the kittens, if outdoors, would love the mud puddles and roll in the dirt! They are wonderful.
The floor guys were back yesterday. A slight change of plans. They ended up putting two different coats on yesterday with the final coat being applied this morning. Can't wait until it's done and we've moved back in. The cats really do miss their windows!
Merri made her own mind up yesterday to let us know she was ready to come out of her room! She raised up, put her paws on the door and meooooowed real loud--she wanted out! So very nice to see. Jersey is also doing ever so little better--he takes baby steps compared to Merri, but he is progressing. He'll also be glad to have the Kabana Room open again.
The Catsparella kittens are simply awesome--each and every one of them. They're sweet, cute as can be and super ornery, yet loving every one that picks them up!
We've been experimenting with the Kuranda Towers. You know how we pull everything out every day to sweep and mop under them The Kuranda Towers were hard to move. The company doesn't provide wheels, so Jimmy came up with a design and it works!! We put wheels on one tower about 2 weeks ago to try it out. It seems to be solid, so three more towers had their wheels put on yesterday. Sure does make it easier to clean!
Yesterday I saw something that made me smile! Beartoe was sleepping on his tummy, Rufus was sleeping on top of him, sideways. Then Melia was sleeping on top of Rufus! They were sound asleep in kitty heaven! Three stacked kittens! So sweet.
Our wonderful Putter has these words to say: "The world could always use a little more gentleness".
Judson--and yes, he's as ornery as he looks here!
We had BOXES last night! Had a lot of help from the cats. Thank you all for your super wonderful support!
Coolbreeze/Tracey T from MD--card with note, boxes are in memory of her kitty Precious. Sheba can food for Magenta, Sardines, mackerel, clams, doggie snackers, Whiskas packages, baby food for Dercho. For Merri and Jersey--10 cans of Fancy feast, appetizers and snackers. Eukanuba can food, toys, 2 afghans for the kitties, yellow butterfly mobile for butterfly room, sticky notes and paper plates. Tabbycatkid & Justme--250 apw print adoption bags! We love these
Susan 345--2 cases of Fancy Feast kitten turkey
Karen C from KS--card with donation, boxes for Asha, Pania, Bella, CH kitties and friends! Blue soft kitty bed, catnip ball, toys, scratch board and a special care package, one for each of Barnies, Covies, Porchies and the Center cats!
Lucy P/Lulittle & Benny the cat, in UK--hand balm (good stuff!), cold pressed virgin coconut oil for kitties (wonderful for skin/fur)
Leggygal--12 cans of KMR
Glinda N from Canada--card, bib for Molly with name and cat on it, slumber pet warming bed for ffrc
Henry R Peeps and Oh My Guinness--a Happy 6th birthday card and donation for Hank!
Mike/Sophieandlucysdad from MI--coupons
Rita SF/wiscatmom from WI--kitty card with donation, TY to Angie and Bill for their hospitality
Trudy S from OH--donation
Romeosmom from MO--pop tabs for Kellen and coupons
Carol N/ch1919--a donation to FFRC thru PayPal
Peggy & Bernie G from NY--a donation thru PayPal, in honor of Merri and Jersey
We took in a new kitten yesterday. He's a black/white kitten, about 8 weeks old, with the cutest face. He also has the worst case of cat lice I've ever seen in all these years. His name is George. He has the best purrer possible! George has already been given a special bath to kill the lice. After he was dried, a spray was also put on, just in ase any were missed. His fur is so rough, not soft at all, but that will improve. He's a sweet little guy. He's been tested and is negative for FIV and leukemia.
Good news for Anna Marie. She does NOT have lead poisoning! But, she does have Hemobart, which is now called Mycoplasma haemofelis. This is what has caused her to have low red blood cells and her anemia and high white blood cells. It's usually caused by the bite of a flea (another good reason to use flea prevention). It's a parasite of the blood. This was confirmed thru a blood smear at the college. It is treatable and she has already begun treatment of 3 weeks. She's a doll!
The little 12 kittens, also known as the Dirty Dozen(!) are living up to their name! Oh my goodness, these kittens love to get in their formula. These are the kittens, if outdoors, would love the mud puddles and roll in the dirt! They are wonderful.
The floor guys were back yesterday. A slight change of plans. They ended up putting two different coats on yesterday with the final coat being applied this morning. Can't wait until it's done and we've moved back in. The cats really do miss their windows!
Merri made her own mind up yesterday to let us know she was ready to come out of her room! She raised up, put her paws on the door and meooooowed real loud--she wanted out! So very nice to see. Jersey is also doing ever so little better--he takes baby steps compared to Merri, but he is progressing. He'll also be glad to have the Kabana Room open again.
The Catsparella kittens are simply awesome--each and every one of them. They're sweet, cute as can be and super ornery, yet loving every one that picks them up!
We've been experimenting with the Kuranda Towers. You know how we pull everything out every day to sweep and mop under them The Kuranda Towers were hard to move. The company doesn't provide wheels, so Jimmy came up with a design and it works!! We put wheels on one tower about 2 weeks ago to try it out. It seems to be solid, so three more towers had their wheels put on yesterday. Sure does make it easier to clean!
Yesterday I saw something that made me smile! Beartoe was sleepping on his tummy, Rufus was sleeping on top of him, sideways. Then Melia was sleeping on top of Rufus! They were sound asleep in kitty heaven! Three stacked kittens! So sweet.
Our wonderful Putter has these words to say: "The world could always use a little more gentleness".
Judson--and yes, he's as ornery as he looks here!
Friday, August 2, 2013
Friday, August 2
I definitely need a kitty sitter. Right now there are 4 kittens on my desk, making typing a big problem. Those wiggly fingers are meant for attacking. And that mouse that moves? That's definitely meant to be attacked. For every word I type, half has to be redone! Would I trade this for no kitties on the desk? Absolutely not!!
Today the Covies will get out for the Running of the Covies! What fun they have. They'll have a full day of running about the farmyard. They are so good though--they never bother the chickens, guineas, ducks or geese. And for sure not the peacocks! They love going up on top of the hay mound and napping there.
The 5 college cats are back. We sure have some pretty smart cats here! Neko, Ratchet, Arden and Temba all had microchips placed, full lab work (all normal) and complete fecals done (all normal). Their physicals were also normal. Very good news! Neko was also neutered while he was there. Anna Marie also had a microchip placed, a complete fecal done (normal) and blood work. Her red blood cells are low and her white blood cells are high. More lab work is still being done on her and we should get those results today. As we all know now from her x-rays, these are not BB's in her head and shoulders. They are "spheres", or also known as buckshot, from a shotgun. One thing I ask--let's dwell on the positive! Not on the person that did this to her--that we cannot change. Anna Marie will be fine. She's a happy, gentle girl and loves the hugs and care she is getting. Our vet will go over all these results also on 8/17, our surgery day.
Anna Marie and Cutie have been mothering the 12 kittens that are in the extended Thumper's Room. The cam was moved into this room this morning for a while to view these 12 babies! They are all growing, including that ornery tiny Dapper! His walking seems to be a bit improving. Won't be long until Camvie and Puzzone will be in the Main Area.
The floor guys came yesterday. They got 2 of the 3 coats done on the floor and will complete the 3rd coat this morning! Then we wait until they say we can move back in. This process they are using is shorter than normal. It looks terrific!
Many thanks to:
Eaglespirit2011--donation to give Joyful a special Leggydew to be used on her desk! Also a catnippad to be give to Fiona at adoption time. These are given in honor of Badu's birthday!
Catherine S from UK--donation to FFRC thru PayPal
Judith M--donation in honor of the Paddy Boys and a donation for Anna Marie (for August).
Eaglewatcher/Beth--2 cases of the best tea ever!, ICE drinks, cookies for the volunteers. Beth is here for a week visit!
Oh my goodness--we're so excited! We just got some fantastic news last night! As you know, our Catathon is Sept. 7, a Saturday. Last year our wonderful friend, Mike was here for a concert, which we dearly loved. He is not able to come this year. We just found out that a band here in Defiance, can come! They've been a well known band for a long time and play 70's and 80's music which will fit right in with Catstock! Our budget is very limited, but they've agreed to do the full time that we have the Carnival at a reduced rate! So, let the games begin, let the music begin and we're going to have a lot of fun! Peace, Love and Cats--that's what it's all about!
We just received our PetFinder report. The top 13 cats that were viewed are: Beartoe, Bixley, Navi, Ginger, Tillytoe, Zelda, AP, Kukster, Octavia, Arden, Intrepid, Ruthie Ann and Weeja.
A little bit of wisdom, from our dear Putter: "A little peace and quiet will calm both you and your soul".
We are always impressed by the thickness of Navi's tail!
Today the Covies will get out for the Running of the Covies! What fun they have. They'll have a full day of running about the farmyard. They are so good though--they never bother the chickens, guineas, ducks or geese. And for sure not the peacocks! They love going up on top of the hay mound and napping there.
The 5 college cats are back. We sure have some pretty smart cats here! Neko, Ratchet, Arden and Temba all had microchips placed, full lab work (all normal) and complete fecals done (all normal). Their physicals were also normal. Very good news! Neko was also neutered while he was there. Anna Marie also had a microchip placed, a complete fecal done (normal) and blood work. Her red blood cells are low and her white blood cells are high. More lab work is still being done on her and we should get those results today. As we all know now from her x-rays, these are not BB's in her head and shoulders. They are "spheres", or also known as buckshot, from a shotgun. One thing I ask--let's dwell on the positive! Not on the person that did this to her--that we cannot change. Anna Marie will be fine. She's a happy, gentle girl and loves the hugs and care she is getting. Our vet will go over all these results also on 8/17, our surgery day.
Anna Marie and Cutie have been mothering the 12 kittens that are in the extended Thumper's Room. The cam was moved into this room this morning for a while to view these 12 babies! They are all growing, including that ornery tiny Dapper! His walking seems to be a bit improving. Won't be long until Camvie and Puzzone will be in the Main Area.
The floor guys came yesterday. They got 2 of the 3 coats done on the floor and will complete the 3rd coat this morning! Then we wait until they say we can move back in. This process they are using is shorter than normal. It looks terrific!
Many thanks to:
Eaglespirit2011--donation to give Joyful a special Leggydew to be used on her desk! Also a catnippad to be give to Fiona at adoption time. These are given in honor of Badu's birthday!
Catherine S from UK--donation to FFRC thru PayPal
Judith M--donation in honor of the Paddy Boys and a donation for Anna Marie (for August).
Eaglewatcher/Beth--2 cases of the best tea ever!, ICE drinks, cookies for the volunteers. Beth is here for a week visit!
Oh my goodness--we're so excited! We just got some fantastic news last night! As you know, our Catathon is Sept. 7, a Saturday. Last year our wonderful friend, Mike was here for a concert, which we dearly loved. He is not able to come this year. We just found out that a band here in Defiance, can come! They've been a well known band for a long time and play 70's and 80's music which will fit right in with Catstock! Our budget is very limited, but they've agreed to do the full time that we have the Carnival at a reduced rate! So, let the games begin, let the music begin and we're going to have a lot of fun! Peace, Love and Cats--that's what it's all about!
We just received our PetFinder report. The top 13 cats that were viewed are: Beartoe, Bixley, Navi, Ginger, Tillytoe, Zelda, AP, Kukster, Octavia, Arden, Intrepid, Ruthie Ann and Weeja.
A little bit of wisdom, from our dear Putter: "A little peace and quiet will calm both you and your soul".
We are always impressed by the thickness of Navi's tail!
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Thursday, August 1
Happy August--a very busy month for us. August 10th is our next Day Sale. August 17th is our next Surgery Day. The entire month will be full-speed ahead planning on the Catstock.
Just got word this morning that the floor guys will be here. Remember when they put the floor in the Kitty Kabana Room and we had those horrible storms and the windows leaked which made for a wet floor? Well, the top layer of the new orange/yellow floor is coming up. I LOVE these floors--they are so so durable, but have to be dry to install. So....the guys are coming back (at their expense). The floor is a 6 layer deal. They will remove the top 4 layers and start over. The windows are of course fixed by now and no leaks at all, so all will be well. We just have to deal with a closed Kitty Kabana for a week.
The college cats did not come back last night after all but they will return this morning. I'm anxious to hear about their visit and their reports. Initially, I do know that Dr. Don says that Anna Marie is totally blind and also has some hearing loss. Remember the BB I found in her forehead? We wanted x-rays to show if there were other BB's. Well, sadly, Dr. Don says she was pelleted full force with BB's. Many, many BB's. I'm at a loss for words as to why someone thought this was ok to do to this beautiful, loving cat. I will share the x-rays with you later. We're ready for our college cats to be returned!
We had BOXES last night. Big time thanks is given--wonderful items, as always.
Henry R Peeps and Oh My Guiness--Happy Birthday card for the Paddy's with a note and a donation for something special for them!
Mayumi from Japan--Happy Birthday card with a hand drawn pic of Purr and Cakes with a note. Fish snacks for the Paddys
Carl/Twocatsdad from MI with Comet and Gizmo--Happy Birthday card for Purr and Cakes. Music box with 6 kittens on a piano that plays Happy Birthday! 2 cans of Kippers (used for breakfast today) and a bag of kitty snackers
Special Friend Hannah and her mom Jennifer from IN--For the Paddy's Birthday--a love chain, one for each of the Paddys! Sticker covered Birthday card whichplays Happy Birthday. For the boys: boomerange cat nip toy, case of Meow Mix cups, bag of dry food and 4 cat sip milk cartons
Dewitty/Chris--case of Fancy Feast sliced poultry & beef
Jatcat--15 of the KMR liquid cans for the kittnes
Wolfpatch--4 cases of KMR liquid for the kittens
Anonymous Friend--6 cases of Fancy Feast Kitten, 3 cases of CHicken Soup for the Kitten Lovers Soul wet food
Yellow Rose, Grumpy 10 from TX and Nan & Chuck F from Defiance--Day Visitors--assortment of kitty items and food. Thanks, we enjoyed your visit!
Connie/warpedinMN--3 boxes FULL of items for the Day Sale--21 leggydew blankies, 50 sets of weaved coasters, 50 catnip pads, 6 lavender sachets (delicious smell!), 11 potato baker bagts, 2 small toes and 7 large totes--awesome items! Big time thanks for your generosity.
Catstock is September 7 The Carnival is from 1:00 to 4:15. Then at 4:15 we will have a fun Horse Poo Giant Bingo! Buy a Bingo square, as many as you like. At 4:15, Wilson the horse, will have access to the Giant Bingo "Board". The first square that Wilson poos in,is the winner! It will be a 50/50 Bingo. 50% goes to FFRC, 50% is divided between however many people bought that square! Bingo tickets are $5 a square. Join the fun!
Some of the carnival games are:
Swish in the Toilet Bow & Arrow game
Sack Hop with traffic signs Plinko
Cornhole game Hula Hoop the Cat
Jumbo Ring Toss Target Bean Bag Rug
Flag Frisbee Giant Dice Toss
Ring Toss Washer Toss
Floating Duck Pond Cat Bean Toss
Treasure Dig Hunt Cat Can Pong
In addition, there will be these fun things: removable tattoos, face painting, mini tractor rides, Clown that makes balloon fun things, horse rides, cotton candy, theater popcorn
This is going to be a fun event. We also have something else up our sleeve that will be fantastic, but waiting for a confirmation!
Just got word this morning that the floor guys will be here. Remember when they put the floor in the Kitty Kabana Room and we had those horrible storms and the windows leaked which made for a wet floor? Well, the top layer of the new orange/yellow floor is coming up. I LOVE these floors--they are so so durable, but have to be dry to install. So....the guys are coming back (at their expense). The floor is a 6 layer deal. They will remove the top 4 layers and start over. The windows are of course fixed by now and no leaks at all, so all will be well. We just have to deal with a closed Kitty Kabana for a week.
The college cats did not come back last night after all but they will return this morning. I'm anxious to hear about their visit and their reports. Initially, I do know that Dr. Don says that Anna Marie is totally blind and also has some hearing loss. Remember the BB I found in her forehead? We wanted x-rays to show if there were other BB's. Well, sadly, Dr. Don says she was pelleted full force with BB's. Many, many BB's. I'm at a loss for words as to why someone thought this was ok to do to this beautiful, loving cat. I will share the x-rays with you later. We're ready for our college cats to be returned!
We had BOXES last night. Big time thanks is given--wonderful items, as always.
Henry R Peeps and Oh My Guiness--Happy Birthday card for the Paddy's with a note and a donation for something special for them!
Mayumi from Japan--Happy Birthday card with a hand drawn pic of Purr and Cakes with a note. Fish snacks for the Paddys
Carl/Twocatsdad from MI with Comet and Gizmo--Happy Birthday card for Purr and Cakes. Music box with 6 kittens on a piano that plays Happy Birthday! 2 cans of Kippers (used for breakfast today) and a bag of kitty snackers
Special Friend Hannah and her mom Jennifer from IN--For the Paddy's Birthday--a love chain, one for each of the Paddys! Sticker covered Birthday card whichplays Happy Birthday. For the boys: boomerange cat nip toy, case of Meow Mix cups, bag of dry food and 4 cat sip milk cartons
Dewitty/Chris--case of Fancy Feast sliced poultry & beef
Jatcat--15 of the KMR liquid cans for the kittnes
Wolfpatch--4 cases of KMR liquid for the kittens
Anonymous Friend--6 cases of Fancy Feast Kitten, 3 cases of CHicken Soup for the Kitten Lovers Soul wet food
Yellow Rose, Grumpy 10 from TX and Nan & Chuck F from Defiance--Day Visitors--assortment of kitty items and food. Thanks, we enjoyed your visit!
Connie/warpedinMN--3 boxes FULL of items for the Day Sale--21 leggydew blankies, 50 sets of weaved coasters, 50 catnip pads, 6 lavender sachets (delicious smell!), 11 potato baker bagts, 2 small toes and 7 large totes--awesome items! Big time thanks for your generosity.
Catstock is September 7 The Carnival is from 1:00 to 4:15. Then at 4:15 we will have a fun Horse Poo Giant Bingo! Buy a Bingo square, as many as you like. At 4:15, Wilson the horse, will have access to the Giant Bingo "Board". The first square that Wilson poos in,is the winner! It will be a 50/50 Bingo. 50% goes to FFRC, 50% is divided between however many people bought that square! Bingo tickets are $5 a square. Join the fun!
Some of the carnival games are:
Swish in the Toilet Bow & Arrow game
Sack Hop with traffic signs Plinko
Cornhole game Hula Hoop the Cat
Jumbo Ring Toss Target Bean Bag Rug
Flag Frisbee Giant Dice Toss
Ring Toss Washer Toss
Floating Duck Pond Cat Bean Toss
Treasure Dig Hunt Cat Can Pong
In addition, there will be these fun things: removable tattoos, face painting, mini tractor rides, Clown that makes balloon fun things, horse rides, cotton candy, theater popcorn
This is going to be a fun event. We also have something else up our sleeve that will be fantastic, but waiting for a confirmation!
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