Saturday, May 6, 2017

Happy Birthday to our Joline! She is now 13 years old. This sweetie girl arrived here Ma;y 2013. I remember when she arrived--she was a mass of knots and mats and severe teeth problems. Joline ended up having to have full mouth extractions. She felt so much better after that. She's our beautiful calico Persian who loves to stare at you for her snackers! 

We had BOXES  Thursday evening! Please know you are appreciated.

Pat Thursday Vol - 6 & 9 in plates, 2 bags dry food & bag 9- Lives dry

Elaine & Alan - 40 lb litter, 3 - case of 24ct Friskies, 1 Case 32ct Friskies, Fancy Feast Packets, 1 case appetizers

Plee SC - 7 Fresh Step Paw Points 50 points each

Sweetpea727/Terry K - T-Shirt  "Can't Buy Love But You Can Rescue It"

Gem our Mod  - New cash box so money can't be blown out anymore!

JoAnn D/jz_nyc with Betsy, Jenny & Misty   CATATHON:  Hello Kitty Word fun and Stickers, Movie popcorn containers, 4 pkgs popcorn, 5 boxes Variety of Movie candy

Mod  CATAHTHON:  Yellowstone Mug & XL Yellowstone Tshirt

Kimkost:  CATATHON:  Baby Boy & Baby Girl outfits, onsies, tops and pants, jammies, bibs, shoes & socks and 2 keepsake books (one for boy/one for girl)

Ellen H/Ellie2 NY  Donation in memory of Alice Foss Quigley

Velma T/Cats3 & Goldie a 17 1/2 yr old rescue who saved her allowance as a Donation for CATATHON   Big pets to Goldie!

Clark, Jesse & The Rest

Happy 6th Birthday Azar  May 5, Chicken $5

Happy 13th Jolene May 6  Chicken $5

Happy Cinco De Mayo Chicken $5

Jo603 CATATHON Donation 

CATATHON:  Wiggle Sprinkler, Water Ball Catch Game, Bubble Wands, 

Doggie squeek toy, Balls & Catch It toy, Paw Print Stickers, Kitty Garden stake, Colored Pencils, Kitty stamps, 2 Kites     Books: Nine Lives of Rotten Ralph, Castle Full of Cats, Crafting with Cat Fur, Everyone Needs Their Own Spot

Sandy A  OH - CATATHON:  Donation  Nice Whal Clippers, 50 Piece Dog First Aid Kit

JIm S  Day Visitor - Dry & Wet Cat Food 

Judeannlee - IN   3000 6" plates

iPurr/Nancy P - IL  Trucker Mug for Jacci--is a treasure

The Sudsy/Bubbles kittens are sharing their room with the white/black mama and 5 kitties! The 5 kittens are a bit scared yet of us humans but we're working on them everyday. They just need some reassurance that life is fine with us 2 legged folks. Mama can go in and out of the room at her will, during the day (thru the open door window0  At night we shut it so the Sudsy/Bubbles kittens stay inside room.

We also had BOXES Friday evening!  Lots of thanks to you!

Zoolove/Pam T - CATATHON and for other things--4 each bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths, Flower Pillow, Nano Micro pedi roller, 2 Blue Flameless Candles, 2 bars Goat Milk Soap, Goat Milk face wash, 2 Goats milk vanilla hand cream, Cordless Panasonic Steam Iron

Sweet Dream garden statue, 12 Angel Christmas Ornaments, 9 - Leonx Ornaments: 2 Heart, 2 Spires, 2 Trees, Snowflake, Copper Peacock bracelet, 18 " Salt Water Pearl necklace, 1/2 carat diamond & sterling silver necklace, 3 watches, silver, gold & rose gold

For Jacci:  Larissa's Harliquin Rainbow Afghan, BagoBears Chatters Quilt  (I am deeply grateful for this kindness)

Maria S/Snoopybaby, Preakness & Misty - Note   For CATATHON:  Cat Head Pillow, Snoopy bunny, Do Your Own Scrapbook & Cards Kit, 7 Piece Chilled Wine Tote, Donut Bakery Kit, Electric Griddle, Space Kitty luggage.

Our new family has names! These all except for 1, came from Name a Cat List.

Mama, white & black---Kismit

Longest hair---Luella

Only boy---Harry

Gold dots on back--Goldiedots

Only shorter hair--Effie

All white body--Odetta

The 4 white calicos are of course, girls. Harry is the only brother. Mama's birthday is 44/18/15.  The babies have the birthday of 3/25/17.  

And we have a few more grateful thanks to give!

Wanda E--donation to FFRC for a portrait done

Destinee/catlover2345--donation to FFRC

David D--donation to FFRC

Nona--donation for our Spay/Neuter Fund

Jakesmeowmy--donation to FFRC

Hallie G--donation to FFRC

Tracy L--donation to FFRC

Monda;y is our next Spay/Neuter date with HumaneOhio. Hoping to have another full schedule. Want to get as many spays/neuters done as we can do! The following date will be May 20th, here at FFRC. This time we will have to keep this just for FFRC cats/kittens since we need to get our own done. The kitties here should give us a good size surgery list! 

I know many of you have been wondering about the 2 new horses. This week we've had the ferrier and the farm vet here. Benny, the gelding is doing very well. He's putting on weight, had his feet and his vaccines done. He also needed his teeth floated which was done. Won't be long until we can let him be with the other horses.  Anna Mae though is having some trouble. We have gotten confirmation that she is probably close to 20. She's a "work in progress" yet. 

This rain that we've had this week sure has caused the farmyard to be completely saturated with water and many "lakes' of water. The "lakes' are so big even the big geese are swimming. They think it's wonderful along with the ducks!  We're hoping for a dry spell and some sunshine to help dry things out. The rivers are flooding but remember, FFC is safe. We sit high enough that the water is not a worry, even though we have the river right across the road.  

Mama Nyla and the Niners continue to do well. It won't be long until we start bringing up the babies to be in the rescue center for some playtime. Unfortunately, we will need to keep Nyla seperated---she is awesome with people but not caring for the other cats. Will get her spayed soon and maybe that will help.  

Many of you know that Pania wasn't feeling well lately. I believe she had her 1 bulgy eye scratched. This caused the eye to drain. Eye injuries can be very painful. We put her on antibiotics and soreness meds. She is now feeliing much better and is eating her "Pania flakes' once again and her meals. Her eye is healing and refilling already. Remember---this is an unseeing eye. Dr. Darcy is aware of what has happened. We'll keep a sharp watch on this.

We had an adoption--Vutomie went to her new home. She will become best friends with a 7 year old boy that dearly loves her and all the cats. He can even pronounce her name correctly! What a super nice family! I'm sure Vutomie is going to be very happy.

Please remember to vote so we have a chance at that big food delivery! The site is:  http://savearescue.org/online-contest/20000-meals-for-your-rescue/

Take care and have a wonderful (hopefully sunny!) weekend! 

Weds., May 3, 2017

The sun is shining--what a welcome site. Earlier in the day, the cats were trying to catch all the sunrays coming in from the windows. Forecast is  more rain coming up.

Have you voted today for FFRC? Remember, you can do each hour on any devise!  The site is:    http://savearescue.org/online-contest/20000-meals-for-your-rescue/    The cats and I appreciate every single vote.

We had BOXES last night--sending you a huge big thanks!

Anony -  CATATHON  3 Kong tennis balls

DiAnna & Jim with Friskie & Sparky - OH  2 Chicken $5 in honor of Friskies Birthday

 Kitty Welcome plaque in memory of Trucker & Alice Mary for the kitty garden

Gem Mod - 3 pr socks for mama cats so you don't have to take Steve's!

Macncheese&doodlesmom-- CATATHON - a water balloon filler, fills up to 100 at one time & Slip n Slide,   Tub of Dental Life Snackers

Anonymous Friend--- CATATHON  10 Doggie toys Variety

Nancepants CATATHON Mod Basket --Smithsonian National Zoo Park in Washington DC, Tiger Figure & Zoo T-Shirt

Tigercat54/Great Aunt Julie - IA  CATATHON: Pet Stages Firefly night toy, Night time Twinkle Ball,  Bags of Large Pom Poms, 3 cushy beds

Lostgirl - CATATHON  Mug: Love My Dog, paw impression ornament kit, Pretty Doggie throw

Robin H & Kitties  Tub of Party Mix, case of Fancy Feast & case of Friskies

Ming & Family  CATATHON:  2 pails/shovels, collapsible picnic basket, quilted lunch tote, Summer table cloth, Big box of colored chalk, Flip Flops, Beach Towel, Bug repellent, sunscreen, garden gloves, 2 pr sunglasses, 2 Kitty travel cups.

Susan345   CATATHON 3 - 2 yd pieces of fabric with cats for sewing basket

Mich & Vern MI  - CATATHON  Yarn to Go Bag, 2 rolls Hello Kitty ribbon, tin of buttons, lots of different materials and a Wall Hanging, Yarns , needles, pins, pens, needle threader, Thimbles, pin cushion, measuring square   Bird feeder hooks, Bubble Wands, Frozen Hair Braiding kit, 2 Decal color, peel & stick kits, 3 coloring books, 2 pkg color pencils, 750 piece Kitty Puzzle

Linda & Tom C - Donation for FFC

Elaine & Alan  FL  Kitty Card and Donation for CATATHON

Andrea L  CA   Kitty Card and Donation for CATATHON

Sam & Gretchen S - OH  Donation in memory of Fred Connor

Jeanne S  FL   Donation

Charlotte L   WI    Note & Donation

Our kitten numbers have climbed. Yesterday we took on a new mama and her 5 kittens. These kittens were rescued by a volunteer who had seen them last week. It took her a couple hours to coax out from under a house (she had permission to take them).  After a much needed bubble bath, they sure are cuties! Mama is a white and black short hair. All 5 kittens appear to be longish hair. Four of them are white calicos and the 5th one is a tiger/white. Of course the calicos are females while the tiger/white is a boy. They are right now in Dodger's Pen. We had to apologize to Vernon for taking his pen, but the inn is full and so we needed to have that space. We were going to put them in the Kabana Room tomorrow, but I believe they will do better in the Cat's Corner Room---it's a bit smaller and they need some TLC to soothe them yet. 

The Bubbles and Sudsy kittens are doing so well. They will still spend at least one more night in the Cat's Corner Room. I saw Sudsy Sue today, sitting there being so tired after playing hard. She was trying to keep her eyes open but just couldn't do it. Her head went back and plop she went down on her side, fast asleep! 

I'd like to update you also on Catathon!  It's a long update, so grab a chair and a snacker!  And please remember---things are subject to change! We're just getting organized!  Also please remember, if you are still sending items, we will still be so grateful and will add them to baskets, whether they are full or not! 

BASKETS

Baby Boy Basket-done

Baby Girl Basket-done

Baking Basket--done

Bird Feeder Basket--done

Black Cat Office Supplies--done

Bug Out -Survival 2 person Supply, 3 day Emergency Items & 8 DAY FOOD SUPPLY--done

Camouflage Basket-- JACCI's project!  done

Camping #1--done

Camping  #2--done

Canadian Basket---NEED HELP

Cat #1 -done

Cat #2 Basket--done

Cats-R-Us--done

Christmas in June--done

Crochet & Knitting--done

Dog Basket--done (I know items are still coming!)

Edible Delights Basket-STEVE's pr

Ferole Artwork—complete

FFRC Mod Basket--help  (I know more things are coming!)

FFRC Volunteer Basket—help  (volunteer's project!)

Fun Ways to Pass Time--done 

Garden Basket--done 

Hello Kitty—done

Homemade Garden Goodies—complete

Kitchen Items Basket--done

Larissa's Artsie Treasures--complete
Laurel Burch  #1—done

Laurel Burch #2--needs a little help

Minnesota Basket--needs some help 

Mister Basket--done
Movie Basket--needs a little help (I know some things are coming) 

Puzzle Basket--done

Right at Home-- LYNNETTE's project!  done

Sewing—done

Spa/relaxation Basket--done

Summer Fun Basket--done

Survival Food Bucket, First Aid Kit, Survival Pack—complete

VERA BRADLEY BASKET--done

   

 BIG TICKET ITEMS

    
2-4 foot butterfly and peace garden poles METAL

5’ “DEEP PEACE”, PEACE POLE

AKASO CAMERA EK 7000 SPORT Action ultra HD 4K edition WATERPROOF DV CAMCORDER 12MP    170 DEGREE WIDE ANGEL

Blue spikey Felted Bed

E-Reader Kindle Paperwhite  6” High-resolution (300 ppi) w/ built-in light W/           Smartshell cover
Calphalon Classic Self Sharpening Knife block set

Framed Cat Picture 29”x33”

Garmin Vivoactive HR GPS Smartwatch, black

Green cottage Felted Bed

Kuranda Tower--6 UNIT

Lighted Frosted Blue Glass Hurricane Lamp

NIKON COOLPIX L340 CAMERA- 20.2 megapixel 28x zoom

Peace pole--4 feet, Faith, Hope, Love

RED CAT STROLLER

Rosemary from S. Africa-- beautiful afghan
Lg framed Harlequin Pic w/ small canvas

Sony PSVita-Wifi/playstation on the Go- Handheld Console

Tiffany Style Peacock lamp

Xbox One S 500 GB
Keyboard and stand

CAT WHEEL

  

SMALL BIG TICKET

2-Echo dots Pro

Angel Windchime

Beautiful windchime- Metal Bell & Climbing Cats

Biggy & Leggydew Tower

Cat Ball Bed & Blanket

Cat Hammock

Fire Tablet 7" with protective Pink Cover

Fit Bit Zip Wireless activity tracker W/ clip

Larissa- Rainbow Bridge Set

Larissa Harlequin Pic Purple Background 

Larissa I love Paddy Cake Box w/ FFRC token

Peace Pole-3 feet- Peace, Love, Sunshine

Rod Iron multi color cat lamp

Warpdeedoo Blanket

Welcome to my house Cat Resin

Wood Carved Cat iPhone holder

FUNRAISER--week before Catathon

6’ PEACE POLE-KINDNESS MATTERS

Canon EOS Rebel T6 Digital SLR camera with tons of extras

IPAD PRO 128 gb

Kuranda Tower – 6 Nest

Larissa- Harlequin Framed Picture LARGEST

Nanny Cam

Nintendo MARIO KART8 32gb WII U

Troyer Amish Basket—complete

TV 49” Smart LED Model 2016 LG Electronics 1080P

Cook Companion Basket

  

BIG BIG TICKET

NEW NINTINDO 3 DS XL RED, BUNDLE AND ADAPTER

IPAD PRO 128 GB

6’ PEACE POLE

And yes, this will all make sense to everyone!  Later, in our website, we will have pics and descriptions of all of this! Fun times ahead! 

 

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Anayaa is beyond being excited about the thought of 1,200 pounds of Premium Dry Food coming to FFRC.  I keep telling her we have to WIN before that food can come here. And so she gives me that cute quizzical look.  I told her we all have to VOTE to win! Top place at SaveaRescue.org receives that much dry food! And 3 cat caves too--those are for the top 4 cat rescue winners.  

So, that sweet (always hungry) Anayaa is asking for your votes. Afterall, she never ever wants to be hungry again! You do not have to register to vote---just scroll down, find your Rescue (us--Friends of Felines Rescue Center) and vote!  You can also vote every hour on multiple devices, computers, cell phones.  We have at this moment, 2,658 votes. Second place is hot on our kitty heels though, so please help us win that food!  
The site is:  http://savearescue.org/online-contest/20000-meals-for-your-rescue/
Anayaa and the entire cats of FFRC and I appreciate your votes!

This afternoon is BOXES at 4:00.  The reason?  It's because at 5:30 ish we will be checking out our surgery cats back to their homes! Hope to see you then! 

We are happy to have another HumaneOhio Surgery day today! We had a good number of cats today which thrills me. We checked in 35 cats! This amounted to 14 males and 21 females.  

We have a new grand total! As of today, we have now spayed/neutered 306 cats. This breaks down to 177 females and 129 males.  Our next HumaneOhio is this coming Monday on May 8th. 

We have thanks to give. I am always grateful for all the support.
Nona--donation to help with Nona of the Niner's (child support!)
Brenda R--donation to be used as needed
Carol G--donation in honor of little Polly
Donna B--donation  in honor of Spiker and Coralie

Sunday we had our 3 Siamese adoptions to a wonderful couple--Graweyr & husband Raymond. I've already heard back from them and all is super. The picture I saw this morning shows 3 wonderfully happy cats napping, piled up together on the couch! So happy for these siblings to stay together.

We have some sad news to pass on too.  Our little Snowflake has passed away. I do not have any explanations for this. She was never 100% but showed progression in healing. And then things went downhill quickly. Her appetite declined. We had her in a warm pen, with a heater and was treating her with antibiotics and soreness meds. I happened to go by her pen, saw her head was up and she was looking about and the next second she laid her head down and was gone. These are the ones we ask Why, What happened. I do not know. I do know that she was clean, had yummy food presented and comfy cushions. And even more---she knew what love was. 

Better sit down for this news. It's very exciting and happened quickly.  We had a family come in about 2-3 weeks ago and fell for Livingston. They also were interested in another cat--a friend for Livingston. And they choose..........Franklin Thomas. I did not do this adoption on cam----some of the family was on cam this morning and it was to be a surprise that it really was going to happen. So, this adoption was a "quiet" one. And what a surprise it had to have been for the family---they were so hoping for this to happen!  Makes me smile!

The Bubbles & Sudsy kittens are out quite a bit now. And, more good news---2 of them are now on hold--Bubbles Pal and Sudsy Sue--they get to go to a home together but of course, must wait until after their neuter/spay.  We still put this group back into Cat's Corner for night time. 

Nona and the Niners continue to do great. Since the kittens have now received their beginner vaccines, sometime soon we will be bringing them up to play in the Main Area---not quite yet though. But not mama Nyla. She is not too keen on the other cats. She is a wonderful people cat and a great mama. 

Please remember........those votes are important to us! 

Saturday, April 29, 2017

Livingston is admiring himself in the mirror.  Yes, he is indeed quite handsome--just ask him!  Jessie is above Dodger's Pen--her usual morning spot--in the big Garfield bed that she calls HER bed. Zelda is in my lap--she very quickly passes out glares to any cat that approaches "her" lap. But....they don't pay too much attention to her. The proof is the 5 cats on the desk! Chester is on the cat walk in the Kabana Room. He so loves watching the outside.  Spiker is inside the orange sailboat--kicking for all he's worth at the sides!  And the 3 meezers--they are happily napping together on the refrig and in Tabitha's paper towel cabinet. I love seeing these cats happy.

You might've noticed we got a tiny cold here inside the Rescue Center. Three cats came down with the sneezes and watery eyes--Bonnie, Joline and Spiker. But, today all are much better and all 3 are eating good. This will "spark" their immune system and be even stronger.  No worries---we have them on antibiotics and eye ointment and extra TLC (which of course, is the most important!).

We had BOXES Thursday evening. You all are so very appreciated.

Jim & Debbi - GA  CATATHON and other things--Pop tabs, folded potty bags,

Books:  Cats & Daughters, Black Beauty, Wizard of Oz, Heidi, 2 - Ann of Green Gables, Jungle Book, Little Princess & Little Women, Activity Books: Coloring books, Xmas Doodle Book, Sock Monkey Activities, Variety Activity Book, Friendship Bracelet Book,Zen Doodle kit, 

Mehndri's Doodle kit, American Girl Bracelt design kit, Simple Embroidery, Quick Stitch kit

Paints & Brushes, Sport themed pencils, Kitty Stickers, Kitty Book mark, Cat Patches, Hello Kitty: Book, Pen & memo pad, 2 owl plates, Lip gloss in small purse, 5 Auto Coasters, Queen Size Kliban Sheet set, Kitty Apron & 2 oven mitts, Soft Kity T-Shirt, 5 Doggie Toys, lots n lots of wash cloths, and hand towels.  For Jacci - hanging angel, For Jacci for inside FFRC & a special box with a bag with a saying 

MK CATATHON-- Mod Basket/Our National Parks Coin Collection book & Quarters thru 2017

Keiko - CA  2 blue kitty beds for Bubbles Sudsy's & Niner babies

Manna R from CO & 4 kitties - Card with note Donation CATATHON

Kirk & Leslie L - Card and Donation in memory of Fred Connor

Paul B with Malcolm & Tilly - CA  Donation in memory of Alice Mary and in honor of Forte  also in honor of their mother.

Anonymous Friend--donation made in memory of Barbara W's daughter, Karen,  for a beautiful red maple tree for FFRC

Also thanks to:

Phyllis B--donation to FFRC

Danae W.--donation to FFRC

Janet M--donation to FFRC

Anayaa is jump running thru the purple office---she is such a happy girl. Not what is so fascinating, but Felicty has climbed up and down the purple spiral staircase 3 times now. Maybe it's exercise day! Vutomie has learned Livingston's relaxing thing---she loves to be on the yellow table, kneading and sucking on the black/white bed! 

The Bubble/Sudsy 4 kittens are now out and about in the Main Area. They have done very well. Yesterday they were out probably 8 hours. Today they have already been out a couple hours but will go back in their room until the Rescue Center is a bit quieter. I'm very pleased that they are relaxed and calm......and so very playful!

The Nyla's Niners are a hoot--here, there and everywhere! Sometimes they nap by themselves, sometimes in a small group of 3-4 and then sometimes they all pile in on each other for sleep time. Mama Nyla continues to take very good care of them. I am amazed that other than Breezy we have not had to supplement any of them. They are now eating probably half by themselves along with Mama. 

Tuesday is our next HumaneOhio surgery date. Hope to have a very full schedule.  

Update on the 2 neglected horses.  The mare is called Anna Mae and the gelding is called Benny. They all seem utterly relaxed and happy already. They surely are enjoying their frequent small meals and plenty of fresh water. The ferrier will be here Weds for their feet care. The farm vet will be here Thursday to give them a check up and tend to their wounds. In the meantime, twice daily we clean and treat their wounds and give them antibiotics.  Yesterday they got a short time out on the grass which they loved.  They have been promised to never have to worry about food, water and to always have a good shelter for them and lots of love.

Have a great weekend!  Enjoy the cats.

Thursday, April 27, 2017

First it's very sunny with blue skies and then it pours. Then the sun comes again followed by another bout of rain!  Oh well---makes the grass green, the frogs chirp more and helps those spring flowers!

This morning we had a combination of the Niners and the Bubbles & Sudsy kittens! All 13 kittens are now in the back Thumper's Room.  Nyla was just fine at first and then got a "whiff"--a different kitty smell came to her and she investigated.  She whapped a couple but has settled down now. This is good for all 13 kittens. Lots of playtime coming up! 

Our Snowflake is not feeling so very good. We now have her in a pen in the front Thumper's Room--this will allow us to keep a better eye on her.  She's on medications to help her eye to feel better and to heal.

We had BOXES yesterday.  We moved the time to 4:00 to help me with an appointment that I had on the farmyard. Many thanks to you all for your gifts to FFRC.

Billie K/BKarg - CATATHON: Vera Bradley Nomadic Floral: Throw, Travel set, Tote, Hanging organizer, Pill case, Make-up bag, Medium make-up bag, Small purse

Rita ViCaprio - CATATHON or Fun Raiser - Pastel Oil Painting: 'Forever Home' of an Orange & White Kitty in memory of TinyToes

Jatcat - CA  Trac ball for Henrietta, Hugh & Hooligan, Figure 8 trac ball for FFRC

Anony - 2 Tower Trac Balls & 4 Trac Balls with scratchers

Miranda - case of 9-Lives

Mich & Vern - MI CATATHON:  Pretty wicker basket for the sewing basket

Zoolove/Pam T - CATATHON: Painted glass bird bath, Humming bird feeder, Bird feeder & bag of KT Birdseed

Anony CATATHON: Dog bed

Anony  1200 9" plates

Severen UK : CATATHON:  Hello Kitty keyrings,   3 grey/white kitty key chains, 2 Brown/White Kitty key covers

Anony CATATHON:  Hello Kitty Toothbrush holder

Chris, Lee & Darrah  - Donation in memory of Fred Connor

Mike/sophieandlucysdad  MI   Coupons

Kittiesmom  MI  Coupons

You all know I have a passion for rescuing cats. My other passion is horses. Yesterday, my family and I took in 2 very neglected horses. My intention was to take only one of these horses, but after seeing the wounds on the second horse, I accepted both of them.  These two horses have been neglected for a very very long time. They are so in need of a ferrier for their feet (will happen next week), a vet visit (the vet is aware of these 2 horses and will be in touch tomorrow as to when they can come), a major brush out (appears to have 2 years of old dead fur on them), a bath (their fur is caked with manure) and treatment for multiple wounds that have been neglected.  Isn't it wonderful that hearts can be open to love lots of things!  Give us a few months and these 2 horses will be beautiful/handsome! 

Just had a change of plans.  Nyla asked that those 4 strangers leave her room! So....the Bubbles and Sudsy kittens are back in their own room!  

Coming soon!  Voting Food and Cat Caves!  Keep your eyes open for information. Voting starts on May 1st! 

The cats are all doing great, I love to watch the interaction of their playtime. For cats that don't speak English, they sure do communicate to each other and to us. Alma has a huge vocabulary for bossing us around! The look Paddy Cake gives us after his eye cleaning definately speaks volumnes! Mew the Porchie is always full of conversation. Farrah with her toy in her mouth loves to tell us what she is doing, same as the Paddys. 

All is good. Wishing you all a peaceful day. 

Weds., April 26, 2017

Let's do a Catathon update!  And a thank you update!

Many thanks to you--your donation and help to FFRC is appreciated!

Janet S, Toby & Harley--donation in memory of Walter, Lori & Barry's cat. 
Pam S--donation to FFRC
Tim D from UK--donation in honor of Anayaa
Jill M from CA--donation to FFRC 
Eartheyes/Margaret--donation to FFC
Keiko--donation to FFRC
Kelly L--donation to FFRC
Christopher & Erin M--donation in memory of Fred Connor
Christopher B--donation in memory of Fred Connor
Megan L--donation in memory of Fred Connor

And now to the Catathon update:

The Baskets that we have so far and their "status":

Crochet & Knitting--needs just a little more help
Sewing--has a sewing machine and some accessorie--just a little more help
Black Cat Office Supplies---complete
Survival Food Bucket, First Aid Kit, Survival Pack--complete
Bug Out Survival supply, with 8 day food supply--complete
Cat #1--complete
Cat #2--needs a little more help
Dog--needs lots of help!
Ferole Artwork--complete
Homemade Garden Goodies--complete
Puzzles --complete
Baby Girl --needs little more help
Baby Boy --needs little more help
Laurel Burch #1 --complete
Laurel Burch #2--needs a little more helpGarden--needs just a little help 
Canadian --will be complete with our Canada friends!
Kitchen --complete
Baking --complete
Larissa's Artsie Treasures--complete
Camping  #1--complete
Camping  #2--complete
Spa/relaxation--complete
Hello Kitty--almost done
Summer Fun--needs just a little more help
Edible Delights--complete
FFRC Volunteer--in progress by Vol
FFRC Mod--in progress by mods
Minnesota State--in progress
Movie --almost done--needs a bit more
Mister--complete
Cats R Us--complete
Camouflage--complete
Homebound/Nursing Home--complete
These Baskets above are all approximates, subject to change as we get further in the planning!  We also have our list going of Big Ticket Items, Small Big Ticket Items, Fun-Raiser for Catathon Items and the Big Big Ticket Items.  And yes, these all make sense to us! lol   I'll get those items posted in an update too soon. 

Thanks to all that make this Catathon possible!  Remember....the date is June 25, a Sunday.  We're looking forward to it. 

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

It's National Volunteer week! I've said it before and I'll say it always---FFRC has truly the best volunteers in the world! Their dedication, the time they give, their compassion--it's all top-notch. They truly are the backbone to this Rescue Center and I very much appreciate each and every one of them! 

We had BOXES last night---such an exciting time with the goodies coming in for Catathon! Many thanks to each of you.

Mudjie - CATATON T--Shirt L Guadelupe National Park

Alexandria & Thomas Washington DC with mom Loreen CT-- 2 Super Mega bags snackers, 2 bags ProPlan snackers, CATATHON - Fitbit Zip  Activity Tracker

Beth/Eaglewatcher - IL  2 new comfy beds for the Nyla Niners

BKarg - CATATHON   Bath & Body Works:  candles, showergel, & frangrance mist

Zoolblove/Pam T - CATATHON: 17" Roaster/baking dish, Cook's Companion set

Severen - UK  Tuxie key chain, and 2 set of matching keychains to share with a friend

Deb11111 - 24 boxes appetizers!

Wendy/Mistykitty & Joe--visitors this week - case of Gatorade & water, Chips for Vols, band aids, postie notes, white out, Cups, 3 bottles hand soap, CATATHON or Fun-raiser--Santa Pillow, Headband, Hat, Shawl & Pretty Afghan. Also 2 - 32 Ct. cases Friskies, Dry cat food plus box load of items for Catathon--all Special Soaps, bath bombs, bath soaps from their friend at etsy.com/shop/EdsApiaries   Good stuff! 

Friday Mary  - Vol from Archbold--6 doggie snackers,  Mr. Clean, sink strainer, 4 boxes band aids.  CATATHON:  3 rolls Frozen Duct tape, Kitty towels, cat purse, Butterfly pin, Magnetic kitty memo pad, Tiny Kitty purse, Whipster Sr. & Whipster Jr., hanpainted Xmas ornament, Cinderella Snowglobe

Martha & Charlotte - Jacks Sew & Vac in Bryan   CATATHON:  Sewing band aids, magnetic pin cushion, gift box of beautiful scissors and measuring tape, magnetic needle case

James - OH  Donation

RoseSF6cats - IA  Donation in memory of Clark father to her friend Kathy

Sue/macncheesanddoodlesmom - MA  donation for Catathon

Dewitty - WI card Happy Spring card with Chicken $5,  weight circles & a whisker from both Binks and Tryphosa.

Tony & Tara---adopted cats from FFRC, donated a big 5 gallon tub of laundry soap!

Our 4 newbie kittens are doing great. They were 6 1/2 weeks old upon arrival (Friday) and their birthday is 3/8/17.  They were found inside a drive thru car wash, huddled along the wall, with a bag of french fries beside them that were covered in ants. Now, that's no way for kittens to be. So, the person that found them brought them to FFRC.  

We have 2 male dark tigers and 2 females tiger/torti blends.  They are a tiny bit shy so we are spending lots of time with them talking to them and holding them. They are eating good by themselves. They sure like to play!

And here are their names---get ready for this!  The boys, because they are twins--one is named Bubble Buddy and the other is Bubble Pal.  Can be called Buddy or Pal or if people can't tell the difference, call them Bubble!  And the girls--they are now known as Sudsy Sis and Sudsy Sue.  Sudsy Sis has a bit more gold on her sides than Sudsy Sue.

Our 3 siamese cats, Hugh, Hooligan and Harriet will be going to the vets today for their physical. We require that on all cats before adoption. It won't take long and they'll be right back! As soon as they get their second vaccine, they will be able to pack their bags for their new home--all being together! 

Polly is on the floor playing with a fuzzy ball. I love to watch her--she gets so wound up in her play. A real joy to watch. And Joline yesterday actually jumped in the air yesterday to get a "flying butterfly" toy. That was wonderful! 

Next Tuesday is another HumaneOhio surgery date. Looking for a good turnout.  I asked HumaneOhio yesterday for an additional May date for surgeries. They've given us a couple to choose from and so will decide that today. 

Nyla and Niners continue to do well.  Little Breezy took 7 ml's of KMR this morning---not much, just enough to top her tummy off. Babies are investigating their room more and getting sturdier legs. The beauty of mama raising babies instead of humans--they can keep those babies so much cleaner! They are spic and span clean! Such a good mama.