Thursday, March 15, 2018

A little green here and a little green there.  The Paddy Boys have raided the paint cabinet of the green paint.  I found out thru King Derecho that they are/were planning on doing some painting.  When asked about it to the Paddys, their answer was "don't know anything about that".  But....I'm wondering.........   We better all be on guard! 

We had BOXES yesterday. I am so very grateful for these gifts to FFRC.  We were low on Clorox/lysol wipes---and they have appeared during Boxes.  We were low on Kitten Fancy Feast--and some has also appeared at Boxes. And paper towels--we are now restocked too.  My heart is grateful to you all for helping us with the supplies and for getting us started for Catathon! 

Contessa:  2 large bags of Good and Plenty (1 for Steve, 1 for Vols.), 3 packs of  Sheba tender stick treats, card with Tiramisu whiskers.

Dimwit:  Several packs of syringes and needles for meds, 2 kitty cat rings, 3 packs of China seeds.

Tori and Chris (Tx) :  From Stark Raving Cat Hmong Mini-Pinata filled with scatter 

           balls, pompoms, catnip coins, bag of catnip. 

Ferole P :  3 framed photographs (1) sparrow in flowers, (1) Day Lilies, (1) tree

             

Erin K. (Tenn):  120-13 gal trash bags, 70-30 gal trash bags, Large bag of  Rese's eggs, 120 piece bag of assorted candies, pack of  Papermate pens, 2 cases (30 cans) of Fancy Feast.

Anonymous:  From Chewy, 5 cases FF Kitten White Fish and 5 cases of  FF Kitten Turkey. 

Diane B. :  Several Purina Weight Circles, and 6 Paw Points.

Plee:  Paw Points and Purina Weight Circles.

Shar T.:  2 Easy fill syringes for meds or feeding

Laura (PawnFins):  Postcard    Cute!

Andrea F. (Cal):  Purina weight circles and a donation.

Jody (Jobear):  Split Rock Lighthouse photo card, Several weight circles and 2 Chicky $5.

Kelly R. (Littleonemine):  Wild Horse Birthday Card.

Gusti (Rose):  Peacock Birthday Card and 3 small birthday cards.

A Loyal Lurker:  43 Purina Weight Circles, in honor of Sissy, Bandit, and Dusty.

Johns Manville Co.:  A donation of $500.00

Melissa L (NY):  donation to FFRC

Marilyn and Terry B.:  Chicky $5, and an article for Jacci.

Tina:  a bag of 12 toy mice with noise makers

Anonymous:  QVC Thompson chocolate, 3 bags of bunnies, 3 bags of eggs.

Annie and Debbie:  5 pack large Chlorox wipes.  

David and Pat:  framed canvas photograph of a sailboat at sunrise.

Frankie (Orange Grove): From Easyology Pets, cat pizza with catnip toy toppings.

Randy/Janice (Pennysmomhawaii):  Boxtops for Caryn, 2 Hello Kitty Hawaii stickers, a picture of beautiful Penny and $5 Chicky.

Donnie and Kathy L (WV):  Card displaying their family pets, 10 kitties and 2 dogs.  3 gift cards for Amazon.

Clark and Jessie: St. Patrick's Card & $5 Chicky, and a Birthday Card for Oliver & $5 Chicky.

DONATIONS FOR CATATHON:  

Anonymous Friend-- Garden tool caddy filled with tools and knee pads for Garden Basket.

Anonymous:  From Custom Auto Cruise, Butterfly reversible windshield shade.

Hatmaker:  3 handmade afghans (1) pink and white for Baby Girl Basket, (1)

              blue and white for Baby Boy Basket, (1) Multi colored.

BillieK:  From Dillards:  Set of 4 cocktail napkins w/mint design, Set of 4 Fiesta Placemats, Marble cup w/copper edging for bath, Soap dispenser,  Canister w/Lid for Bath, Berry Basket. 

Thanks for getting us started on our 2018 Catathon adventure! It's going to be an exciting Catathon!

We have more thanks too!

Billie K--donation in memory of beautiful Joyful.

Pamela C--donation to FFRC

Gusti--donation in memory of Joyful for the Feliz Navidad Fund

Anonymous friend--donation in memory of Joyful

Fran D--donation in memory of sweet Joyful.

Judy & Phil--donation for FFRC

Tomorrow is the Paddy's St. Paddy's Day. They are very excited as they know they get to wear their fancy hats! I thank you all for the gold coin $5's coming in. This event ends at 9:00 am tomorrow.  There's still time to send in your $$ for gold coins! This event supports the care and needs of 2018 baby season! 

Our sweet Catmandude has gained his angel wings. He passed this morning early. This was very difficult. His left rib cage was severely deformed, interfering with his lungs and heart. Such a difficult thing. He will be very missed but knowing he is now comfortable brings peace. 

His brother and 2 sisters will very soon be here in the Main Area--will go to Cat's Corner Room first. Ramsay will have some sharing time with them for night time sleeping. Then Emma Jane will come down on the floor in the Back Thumper's Room.  The 4 babies will go into the blue pool. This "changing of the cats" will happen today.

Hensley is at the vet's office today. He needs some dental work done.  A while ago he had 2 K9's that needed removed as they were fractured. Normally the other two K9's don't cause any trouble but in his case, they are a botheration.  These two teeth keep poking his gum and causing soreness. So, today they will be removed. And he will be a happier Hensley!

Fiesta Asta Sparkle--her name has grown--is doing great. She is starting to meet and greet people at the door. She's turning on her charm! We're still working on coaxing Whitney and Jillian to stay in the Main Area. They like to float back to the Welcome Room at times. Seems like Annetta has decided the Welcome Room is her domain. She loves to be petted by the visitors. 

Take care and have a good Thursday. 

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018

Grab a chair and a snacker--this is a long blog. 

Sweet Lucie---what a special cat she is. She so loves people and will stay in a lap forever. While her CH is severe, her determination to do things herself is extremely high. She gets place to place by herself but always appreciates a lift (because that means cuddle holding!). Lucie has such sleek black fur. One of her favorite things to do.........is to eat! That cat, even though she is a bit thin, sure can eat! She needs her bib though as her food tends to get "displayed" everywhere! But, when you can feed yourself, that is ok with us! If you come and visit, be sure to give her some lap time!

We had BOXES yesterday. And I mean A LOT OF BOXES! It was wonderful and deeply appreciated. Very humbling and exciting for me! We are also starting to receive items for Catathon!

Lollymop - Case of Fancy Feast, 6 cans of Lysol wipes, 12 rolls of Bounty paper towels

Jeanette B - TN and the Furhaven Kitties -  St Catricks Day musical card,  homegrown Catnip, 2 bags Kit n Kaboodle Treats for Paddy Purr & Paddy Cakes, Temptation Snackers for Magic and a bag of red fuzzy balls.  Pair of "Popcorn" socks for Jacci (wearing them today!)

Aleda - Designer of FFRC's Flyers, Brochures, Business Cards, & Adoption applications  - 2 boxes of glue dots

Jatcat - Spare Logitech Cam

Debbie & Annie - 24 cans Fancy Feast Kitten, 6 cans of Chicken, 24 rolls Paper Towels

Craig M & Brenda K - Hello Kitty Blanket

Kathy831 - 2 Tin openers and 3 Burp Plus utinsels, Pretty Blue Rug Runner

Contessa & family--20 washcloths, Frito box for vols, Sparkle PT, gal of vinegar, Reese Egg (thanks!), Gal. Mr. Clean, case of Fancy Feast

Diane & Bruce L - OH with Chase - Note and Chicken $5, Photo of Chase and 2 Fleece pillowcases

Yvonne Vdk - 2 Cases baby food, Cases Royal Canin BabyCat

Tina - round pokie dotted Kitty Bed

Sarah S & Azuma - Jacci's B-Day Kitty Socks

Dim/Robert D - 2 pill cutters

Anony - strong magnetic basket for flyers

Kristin R - OH  Donation in memory of her kitty Chloe.

Lots n Lots of snackers, Huge assortment of wet food, 2 Kong toys, Balls and Bag of Reeses

Janet & Randy _ - box of Dove Milk Chocolate, 2 cases Fancy Feast Kitten

Sandra E - 9 cans Lysol Wipes, 24 rolls Paper Towels

LJ323 - 15 cans Clorox Wipes, case of Paper towels

Susan 345 - 9 cans Lysol Wipes

Elaine & Alan B - FL  3 24 ct. cases Friskies, 1 case appetizers, 1 case Fancy Feast, 2 bags Dr. Elsies Litter

Lannml - CATATHON: Radar Cutlery:  assortment of Stainless  Steel knives, peelers, spatulas , slicers, & sharpener..   Super nice items

Anony - CATATHON: Things to start an Herb Garden, Heirloom seed, Knee Pads & Hori Hori Garden Knife for the Garden Basket

Phyliss B & Kitties  Card with a note & lots of note pads  CATHATHON:  23 DVD's a variety!

Lost Girl CATATHON:  Variety of item from Bath & Body Works "At the Beach"  

Nuthatches CATATHON:  Spear Headed Spade for Garden Basket

Hencass CATATHON:  5 Boxes of food items from Troyers Country Market

including a variety of Soups, Pie Fillings, Jams, Sauces, Relish, Popcorn, Candy, Salsa, Olives, Pickles, Kraut & Bean Salad  All are yummy!!

Our St. Paddys Gold Pot is awaiting your coins! Many many thanks. This fun-raiser will help us with the incoming wee ones to meet all of their needs. The coins are $5 each--you can give as many coins as you'd like! This fun-raiser has lots of things to give back to the donors. We will be drawing names from the Pot for those items.  Please help us with this! It ends at 9 am on Friday, with the festivities beginning at 4:00 pm on Friday!  The Paddy O'Brothers are super excited!

An update on the 4 white and 1 black/white kittens--their energy level seems to be a bit better. Yesterday, they were syringe fed 6 times during the day. Their weights and appetites are low. We want to pump them up and get them on to being able to play more like little kittens. Aleda is doing the best of the 5. 

Grace is now in the Main Area. What a sweetie. Whitney is a funny girl. Sometimes she comes up to the Main Area, plays like a total kitten and acts so silly. Then she wants to go back to the comfort of the Welcome Room.  I think she and Annetta are good friends! 

We have more thanks to give:

William M--donation to FFRC

David & Julie P, from UK--donation to FFRC in memory of sweet Trucker

Lana H--donation to FFRC

Please know that this is very hard for me to relay on to you.  We had a very sad day yesterday. It is with a very heavy heart to tell you that our sweet Joyful has passed over to the Rainbow Bridge.  This has been very difficult for us. It was noticed that Joyful had a spot on the outside of her cheek on Monday. After giving her a sedation so as not to stress her, it was realized that she had a large cancer growth on the ​inside of her mouth. ​After conferring with Dr. Darcy, the decision was made to let her go on, while she was still sedated.  In the best interest of Joyful's comfort zone, it was decided not to pursue surgery and follow up treatments. This would not have been to her liking.  Plus her age was a factor. Joyful arrived here when she was 10 years old. She was just a bit short of being 16 years old. Joyful came from a hard background--drugs were involved and abuse. She was always safe here and it was a privilege to earn her trust. Most mornings she would be at the top of my desk, watching me work--I always enjoyed that. This beautiful girl will be so very missed. Thank you all for caring about Joyful.

Another thought on this--when you take your pet in for a physical, always ask for a check in the mouth.  Joyful had a physical recently and her teeth were checked. Nothing abnormal was seen. These mouth tumors can sometimes grow so quickly. It's so important to be aware of how important this is during a physical for your pets. 

We had another adoption.  Shirley Mae went to her new mom. She's actually the sister to the lady who adopted Taia and Wendy! When these two cats came into the household, the sister (who lives upstairs) had a "wanting" to have a cat for herself! I believe Shirley Mae will fit that need very nicely--big windows, lap to nap in, and a quiet home! Taia and Wendy have settled in nicely too!

Catathon:

I’ve been asked for suggestions for Catathon. I have to admit, the first time I saw the word Catathon on the cam, it gave me a bit of a start. But…..it’s really not that far away, is it?! The date for 2018 is June 24, Sunday. This will be our 8^th Catathon!

You say----what is Catathon?  Well, it’s our biggest Fun-Raiser of the whole year! It’s like a huge bidding auction that lasts all afternoon—with bids on Baskets and Big Ticket Items. It’s a lot of fun! It all happens right on the cam! Baskets usually have a theme while the Ticket items are usually a single greater item. This event supports FFRC—we have specific goals for what is made at the Catathon.  These goals will be put out there soon!

Our Catathon is like a Telethon. We have 7 phone lines going all afternoon, using the 419-393-2400 number. There will be 7 Rounds of baskets. We inter-mix the Big Ticket Items in the Rounds. In 2017, we had 43 Big Ticket Items and 39 individual Baskets! Each round will last 25 minutes. During that time, the phone rings with bids! At the end of each round, the highest bid wins!

And then……there’s even more! The week before Catathon, we will have a Fun-Raiser. The items in this are all designated for the Catathon too!  The winners will be announced during the Catathon.

The ideas can be repeats of years past or new ideas. What is so wonderful is that in the past, folks have helped with sending in items for the Catathon! That means the amount that is made at Catathon can be put directly onto our needs!

We are wide open for suggestions for the Baskets! Here’s some ideas/suggestions (some are new, some are repeats that have done well in the past). But….truly, new ideas are always welcomed. For those that are newbies, you are welcome to help with any Basket—some people do a whole basket, some like to pitch in and add to a variety of Baskets! Or to send in items for the Big Ticket Items! We’re so flexible and make anything work!

Vera Bradley

Laural Burch

Dog Items

Sock it to me!   (socks, fun socks, fuzzy socks, etc.)

Prepare with Survival Food

Movies (DVD) and Snackers

Lego Builders

Barbie Dolls & Accessories

African Safari

Crochet & Knitting

Camping

Kitty Cat Items

Bird Feeders

Spa/Pamper Yourself

Kitchen

Angels Amongst Us (any angel items)

Camoflogue

Poklie Dot Items

Friendship Forever --  Friend type of items!

Lighthouse

Garden

Fishing—Hook, Line & Sinker

Horsin’ Around

As you can see, there’s all sorts of ideas!  For the Big Ticket Items, just to give you an idea, in the past we have had……Garden Poles, Kuranda Towers, cameras, Echo Dot,  xBox, American Girl Doll, Lodge cookware, Wind Chimes, Stain Glass Item, ---it’s such a wide range of items!

 We are hoping all Catathon Items can be at FFRC by May 17^th.  I know that seems early, but a lot has to happen after that!  SonJa and Jenni C has major work to do—pictures have to be taken of every item and a description in detail is also done. This all takes time to do. Then, all this information has to be put into the website, which is very time consuming. After that is done, our viewers and friends needs time to go over all of the items before the event!  So many decisions to make!! If you have questions, don't hesitate to email me.

Sunday, March 11, 2018

It had to happen.  Two of the 3 monitors that I use are now raised up about 6 inches! There's always a sea of cats playing or napping on top of the desk.  My head is always bobbing up and down and sideways trying to see past the cats---now I don't have too. And actually, now there's room for a couple more cats! Love it!

We have thanks to give!
Harm B--donation to FFRC
Napa--donation in memory of our chatter Dutch Cat
Amy G, founder of Tsakani--towels, wipes and paper towels

We also had a wonderful visit on Saturday by the Librarian of Tinora Elementary School, grades 2-6. They recently had a Right to Read Week. Their theme was Paws to Read. The students were asked to bring in items for the local shelter and FFRC. Wow--what an awesome load of items they brought!
They collected: towels, bags of dry cat food, paper towels, tuna, salmon, kitty snackers, baby food, wipes, cleaners, office supplies, sponges, toys, batteries, kleenex, napkins, canned food! Wow!  Many thanks to these students for caring!

The new Got Cats shirts have arrived! They will start being sent out this week! They really are awesome. Many thanks to Megan, our volunteer,  for creating these shirts!

We had two adoptions yesterday. Little Wendy and Taia went to a home together. A lady picked them up, as a surprise to her husband who longed for cats in the home again! I'm quite sure these two cats will give them much entertainment. And they both will have a lap for snuggling and napping in! I understand the sister to the lady (who lives in an upstairs apartment at the home), is desiring a cat now too............maybe another one?!

This time the cats were caught! It had been very quiet in the rescue center, which is fairly unusual. So, I went into the purple office to see what was going on.........and there they were--Paddy Cake, Paddy Purr and about 15 others of the self-proclaimed cat bosses. They had gold coins all over the floor!  I quickly shut the door behind me and said it was time to fess up what was going on. I could tell they were soooo excited. Derecho was bouncing!  And here's the scoop, straight from Paddy O'Purr and Paddy O'Cake. Yes, you did all know they have some Irish blood in them, right?!

Here's the Boys message:  The Paddy Bros are searching for their Pot of Gold. Since they arrived here as 1 day old kittens, they are well aware of what it takes to raise kittens. They had been sick wee babies and received much medical care. They want to find their ancestors' Pot of Gold. The reason---they want to contribute to the need of being prepared for the upcoming kitty season and for other needs.  Paddy O'Purr and Paddy O'Cake have put on their leprechaun caps and are searching for their Pot! I felt bad about telling the Brothers that the Pot doesn't already come filled up. They promptly looked at each other and said--we need help from our viewer friends! They would like to ask if you all can provide a coin(s) to their pot!

Here's how they have it figured out. At first, they were planning on personally visiting all of you but I told them they couldn't leave the building--it's a rule!  Hmmmm, fiddle dee dee---on to their next plan: They are asking if you would like to donate a $5 coin(s) to stock their Pot! All are invited to help! The $5 coins will go towards helping with kitten inventory needs, medical needs for the bairn kittens, new surgical clippers for their spays/neuters, incoming spring load of Dr. Elseys cat litter and an upgraded stethoscope.

It's  a fun way to help--you can send in any $5 spots for the Pot. For each individual person helping, your name will be put on a gold coin and be placed in the Pot! This starts Tuesday the 13th at 12:01 am and ends at 9 am on Friday the 16th.  In the afternoon on Friday, we will do BOXES at 4:00 with the showing of the Paddy O's at 4;30, all dressed in their green finery! Cheers to them and to you! And then after the O' Brothers are done being admired,  we will draw some coins out of the Pot. Each person drawn will win a fantastic, awesome gift!  There's lots of them!  And then, by the promise of a 4-leaf clover, there is a container of real flaked GOLD--another name will be drawn to receive this! The Brothers have also figured out that another name shall be drawn--this person will receive a special autographed picture of the Irish Paddy fellas!

And yet, there is more! Wow--Top of the Morning to you all, with this extra addition! The Paddy boys are insisting that each individual person that donated even one coin, will receive a sproket picture of the boys in their greeneries and a bit of their fur in a glass bottle! Wow--they are thrilled to do this!

And here's a bit of blarney too! Oh my, these Paddy O'Boys are really having fun! They have decided that the top 2 coin donors will each receive a $100 certificate to be used for future fun-raisers, flash sales or in the Paw-Mart store!  May the luck of the Irish be with you!

Okay--now to keep the cats calm until Tuesday when the $5 coins can start coming in! How exciting this is! Slainte/cheers to you all! There is also a special video the Paddy O'Boys helped put together for this event---https://youtu.be/naApldHZbGI

Thursday, March 8, 2018

We had BOXES twice this week! We are truly blessed and fortunate to heave the support that we do. We are grateful.

Judy & Phil - 2 Rolls Paper Towels, Potty Bags, 2 flat Kitty Beds, case of Halo 

Justin & Ivy - DE  For Ramsay & Friends--Bag of mylar balls, Case 32 ct. Friskies

Gem - 100 organza bags to put thangs in

mls/Linda - 1,000 spoons

Annie & Debbie - Case Royal Canin Baby Cat, 2 bags Royal Canin Baby Cat

Justin L - Gallon of Mr. Clean

Robert D - Gallon of Mr. Clean

Tina-- Kitty Cave bed in Thumpers Room for the new little ones

Tom C - IL  Donation for FFRC

Laura S - 2 Chicken $5

Painteddaisy/June - Magnet for fridge

Dimwit/Robert D - 6 black Sharpies, Bag of Pania Flakes, 2 Big Soft Kitty Beds , 9 Travel Lint Brushes, Box full of Betascept scrub

Anony - Tiny Golden Books (in our little bathroom!)

Annie & Debbie - For Flash Sale, 3 Cat in the Hat Keychains & 5 Kitty Keychains

Frankies Orange Grove - Magnet Basket for Promotional material

Mr. & Mrs Medic - 2 Cases Fancy Feast

TacoCat - Turbo Scratcher, (for Covies), X scratcher, Box of 30 Assorted Candy Bars, 2 Tubs Party Mix, 2 boxes 24ct Meow Mix Cups, case of 24ct. Friskies

Kelly R/Littleonemine - CA   3 bags of Freeze Dried Chicken for the Covies, Porchies, Fire & Barn Cats, Coupons for Dr. Elsies Products, Right Meow Memo Pad, 3 boxes of Good and Plenty

Anony - Catnip Turbo Hurricane, Catnip Dynamite & Fish toys

Jill R - 10 pkgs 200 ct 9" plates (2000)

We have taken on another cat.  She's a beautiful soft buff and white female. Her name is Jillian (a Name a Cat Name). She's about 1 1/2 years old, making her birthday 9/3/16.  She was found on a doorstep. The lady who brought her in really likes her but cannot keep her in her apartment. She's a real sweetie.

Grace is starting to be interested in what is beyond the front Thumper's Room area. Won't be long until she and Jillian will be in the Main Area.

You probably know, our 7 kittens in the back have really been lagging in their eating. But....yesterday, they were only syringed twice. They are showing more energy and a desire to eat. Hoping we're all on the good side now for these 7 kittens. 

Incredible......just found a gold coin on my desk.  Not sure how this has suddenly appeared,  but no one is telling me yet what is going on!  I know Lucie, Bonnie, Paddy Purr, Spiker and Magic have been here already visiting my desk top. Maybe I can bribe them with a sardine to tell me what's going on! 

Grizzabella has been playing with Neve and Nedda--it's so nice when a newbie makes friends and feels comfortable. 

Coralie made another trip to visit mom yesterday. She and Shamballie touched noses--and that's all there was to that! He went back to his patio doors to watch the peacocks.  

Eddie White simply astounds us all.  He is quite comfortable on my desk but not always here. When we go find him to check on him, he may be in the Kabana Room or the Kitty Campus Room--sleeping on the big flower on the countertop! He looks quite comfy. He even let a visitor pet his back yesterday! He's just amazing! I think back on how long it took our Joey to finally adjust. This seems to be the same case with Eddie White! And we're happy about it!

We have some holds on the kittens in the back Thumper's Room. But....of course, they have to stay until they are spayed or neutered.  It will all happen! 

12 more days to spring. I know many of you have been socked by winter weather this week. Stay safe and know that the spring days are close to arriving! I saw a few bulb flowers sticking their heads about 2 inches above the ground yesterday. The farm animals will be very happy to see full sunshiny days too! Take good care. 

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

The numbers are adding up! We had another Humane Ohio surgery day today. I am always so pleased to have high numbers get transported. The owners of these cats have to be here between 5:30-6:00 am.  It's early, but yet they still come! And they will all be back for pick up! 

Today we sent 42 cats to Humane Ohio.  This breaks down to 25 females and 17 males. We also have used 2 vouchers--both for males.  Our grand 2018 now for 2018 is 193>112 spays and 81 neuters. At this time in 2017, we were at a total of 134. Love getting these cats fixed!

And we have thanks to give!
Tracy L--donation to FFRC
David Deen--donation to FFRC
Hallie Gruver--donation to FFRC

Remember Toto that was adopted in Jan.? He's doing wonderful. His new mama has reported that he and Carlton are even napping together now!

Scotia was here a couple days ago--had to have his nails trimmed and his last vaccine. His new house friend is Prince and they too are doing great--playing and napping together!

Hear Ye, Hear Ye--have you checked into our new Instagram?  You should! The site is instagram.com/ffrckittycam/

And while you're there looking up that, you can also check into our twitter site at twitter.com/ffrckittycam              Enjoy them both!

What are those goofy looking things the cats are eating out of?!!  Why, those are feline foraging toys! They are simply another way to obtain their dry food. They have to work a bit to figure each item out--how to retrieve the food. Can you guess who was the first one yesterday? Of course---it was Elsie! We have different kinds  of these foraging toys. Right now, we have snackers in them, but will go over to the dry food (after picking up 1 of the dry food bowls). A different way to play and to eat--will spark their minds (although Elsie certainly doesn't need sparking!). 

Our fairly new girl has a name. Grizzabella. She's the black tiger/white that was in an abandoned house for 1 week.  It took her a few days to know she was safe. And now, she's in the back Thumper's Room with the kittens back there! She knows how to play!

We also took on another new kitten. This one is a real cutie too--a black and white one. Her name is Grace and is 17 weeks old. Grace has a birthday of 11/6/17. She's still in quarantine but is already "asking" to be down to play.  Soon, Grace, soon. She had been dumped at someone's house and ended up at a volunteers home. 

This morning there was a cluster of cats in the purple office. They looked like they were up to something so of course I had to check on it. I heard a lot of meowing and a lot of purrs and trills and chatter. When they saw me at the door, I swear I heard Derecho say---run!!!  And they scattered. But............when Derecho got up to walk away, I found a gold coin under his tummy.  He's not talking yet about it, but certainly, something is up. 

The 7 youngest kittens in the back Thumper's Room are playing but they are not eating well. We have started to supplement them. The weight they came in with was very low and they have not gained yet. It's a bit concerning, but knowing their activity level is fairly good is encouraging. Yesterday they were fed every hour and 15 minutes.  We will continue this some today. 

Because it's a Humane Ohio day today, we will do BOXES at 4:00 (no movies today) and the checkout for Humane Ohio will be approximately 5:30.  Movies tomorrow! 

In case you can't find Coralie sometimes, she may be out visiting my mom. I don't know who enjoys it more--Coralie or my mom. Coralie gets snugged in on mom's lap and they just stare at each other!  Mom loves her big round eyes.  And Coralie loves the extra ear rubs. Shamballie is fine with this, as long as he knows he's #1 with mom, which he always will be! 

Many of you know that Little Grey has been here this past week. He is Jordy's son and is now the "boss boy" of that TNR colony.  He came in last week with a horribly bit up ear. He just went back to his colony yesterday with an ear that was much better and healing nicely. I so enjoyed Little Grey. But....I know his whole life has been with his colony and I'm sure he was quite happy to rejoin them. It was nice to have met him. 

Take care. Only 14 more days to Spring! 

Saturday, March 3, 2018

Wow--our fun-raiser was terrific! I am so very very grateful.  My heart is always full with gratitude to you all.  Keeping up with our needs here at FFRC is sometimes difficult, but your support always comes thru. It's sometimes difficult to express how so thankful I am.  Please know my whole self is always grateful. You are appreciated! 

First, we had BOXES!  It was wonderful!

Kathy 831 - For Ramsay - Snackers & Bunnie blankie (he was snuggling with it already!)

Justin & Simone L  Lg box of spoons & box of Paper Towels

Tina - Sofa bed for kitties    So cute!

Mls - PA  Box Tops, Weight Circles & 2 books of postage stamps

Annie & Debbi - Box of Whiskas fish, 6 Wilderness pks, 2 boxes Fancy Feast Appetizers

Box of Fancy Feast Broths, 3 bags Dr. Elsies litter

Ska cat/Sam - NM  Case of Fancy Feast Kitten, Case of ProPlan Kitten, Science Diet Kitten

Neuromom/Sherri & David - NY  Card with Note - Weight Circles & 2 Chicken $5

Jeanne - FL  Donation to Feliz Navidad Fund

Clark Jesse & the Rest 

Happy 5th Birthday Alma  & Chicken $5

Happy 8th Birthday Ahsa  & Chicken $5

And then came the fun-raiser!

A   Wanda's Portrait              5x96             $480                      Gusti

B   Larrisa & Diana R            5x74                370                      Marcia Sch & Barb Wil

C   Cat sill & Scratch Post     5x92               460                       Anony for a Vol drawing

D Hello Kitty & cat sill           5x113             565                       Macncheesendoodlesmom

E   Flower Photo Canvas's     5x77               385                       Dewitty

F   Forever Pastel                   5x53                265                     Jacksmom

G  Cat sill & Nuvo Furniture  5x113              565                     Canton for Vol drawing

H  Cube bed & Cat Tree         5x142              710                    FaithyMD

Many thanks to our Bumper-Uppers!  Earth Eyes, Farmgirl, Eaglewatcher, Contessa & Family, Jo603, Nuthatches, Nitelilly, Ramyle. 

And then we drew Consolation Gifts--here's the winners: Dave & Pat H , Patcat, BillieK, Nitelilly, Mistykitty, Stripey & Dave, Scott & Selena, Janet S & Harley, Hencass, CrazyCatLady, Suebird, Laura Sap   

Items from this will go out the very beginning of the week! I'd also like to thank Lynnette, Marcia and Pat P for handling the tickets for this event. 

So.......here's the totals: 

We had a total of $3800

Our bump ups were:   365, which brought the total to $4,165

And then the most magnificent thing!  All those donations $50 or more were matched by an Anonymous Friend to who I will be forever grateful to.  This match came to: $3,080

And now, our total came to a grand amount of:  $7,245!!!!!!!!!  Bills will be paid! 

Simply amazing and so welcome to receive. FFRC is so grateful for our FFRCNation of friends!

Today is our Pet Supply PLUS event.  We will be at the store from 11:00 to 1:00.  Thanks to Mary Braid who helped update our Event Tub of information. And thanks to Elizabeth and Tracie for their willingness to be at the store! 

I need to apologize for a mistake in the last blog.  We are not losing the Amazon revenue. We are though losing the Ustream revenue. I'm so sorry about that error.

Emma Jean is taking great care of the 4 babies. And today I saw a couple eyes looking at me! Their eyes are indeed opening. This is always exciting to see!

We have more thanks to give:

Jakesmeowmy--donation to FFRC

Shannan Ward--donation to FFRC

Brad B from OH--donation to FFRC

Caitlin O'T--donation to FFRC

Donna B in GA--donation to FFRC, for Queen Coralie and Spiker

Gusti--donation for Neve and her sister Nedda

17 days to Spring!  We're ready!  I found the oddest thing yesterday---a gold coin.  It was in a pile of buff colored fur.  I have a feeling something is going on here in the Rescue Center. Those cats........they're always thinking of something!  Have a really nice weekend! 

Thursday, March 1, 2018

It's the spring month! And we know for sure spring is coming!  We've seen the peacocks and turkeys spreading their tail fans.  The chickens are laying eggs now. The tree frogs were singing away last night (one of my favorite sounds!). A robin was in the farmyard. The turkey vultures are back. The weeping willow trees are slightly yellow. All signs of the upcoming spring! For today it is raining very hard and expected to continue all day. The farmyard is saturated. Horses will be out only long enough to clean their stalls. But the geese and ducks are happily swimming in the lakes on the farmyard!

We had BOXES last night! It was wonderful. You all are so very appreciated. YOU make a difference to us!

Tabbycat & Tabbytween - 18 bags Party Mix, 4 bags Blue Wilderness Snacers, bag of Catnip

Tina - crinkle dog kitty toy, Soft Kitty bed, case of Fancy Feast

Dim/Robert D - 2 lint removers

White Cat Frankie & Purple with Orange - 4 grooming combs

Kathy831 - For Ramsay a shallow skid proof bowl

Barbara E  NC - Kitty Card 2 Biggiedews 15 Drawstring bags 12 Handle bags for adoptions

Lollymop - for Fun Raiser  Kitty Picture Frame

Simone & Justin L - 2 cases Wellness Kittens, 24 cans Fancy Feast Kitten, Halo Kitten food

Ken & Carri M - WI  Donation in memory of her mother Agnes

Sweatshirt for Jacci, 2 T-Shirts to use as you wish, Stuffed Paddy, 6 cans of Clindicare

Susan & Chirs B with Mara, Gizmo, Leo & Sam - Turbo scratcher, 48 pkts Sheba, 8 cans Tuna, 16 lb bag of Purina One, 2 bags of assorted toys

Tom - NJ  Card for Eldora, photo of Alice Mary, Buddy & Ashley lined up on the couch.

lots of pop tabs, Large jug for kitties

Madisonpepper - Cat Lady Box - T-Shirt, Cat sponges, Kitty snail toy, catnip snake, Cat strand bracelet, set of 3 cat wall hooks

Nona - 2 lg bags Birdseed, 4 bags of mealworms

Alan & Elaine - FL  Hand colored card, Donation in memory of LittleKat

Susan C - OH  Donation

karen & Jeff R -- Donation

Marilyn & Terry B - Kitty Card and Chicken $5

Leggygal - CA   around 60 blankets.. more on the way   awesome!  can you imagine the mountain of blankies we have went thru?!

We just received our monthly payment from Amazon! It was $527.53.  This is the revenue from the ads.

 Unfortunately, at the end of this month, we will no longer be receiving Ustream revenue. But.....by using the Scrip Program, we can recoup that! 

Taia---what a stinker! But....she always makes me smile!  Both her and Boo-Boo are two sweet yet very ornery black female cats.  They race room to room. And not only there, they love to race on the cat walks, even jumping over cats that are already there. Their zoom power is ever so much! Love these two girls!

More thanks!

Janet K from Amsterdam--donation for all the cats!

Janet M--donation to FFRC

Maite--donation for the Paddy Bros

BillieK--donation to help with the arrival of 11 adorable babies and the one mama

Deb11111--donation to help with the supplies we bought at the conference

Colleen P--donation to FFRC

Love to giggle?  Then you won't want to miss the 19thth production of FFRC Giggles! Just think---19 of them now!  Many thanks for providing this! Please click the like/thumbs up button on youtube as it helps generate more $$ for FFRC.  https://youtu.be/FllKS-gpek4

We have names! 

Emma Jean--mama to 4 kittens

Erica-calico

Eula-torti

JB Tennessee--black tiger

Jeff Bob--black tiger/white

Thanksgiving kittens:

Neve--brown tiger/white, white nose

Nedda--brown tiger/white, brown nose

Christmas kittens:

Bert--black/white

Congo--white male

Catmandude--white male (has tiny bite on neck)

Ashley--white female

Aleda--white female, has 1 blue eye

Emma Jean is a wonderful mama.  Such a sweetie---makes for sweet babies!  Erica likes to be the snuggler-inner--she's always in the middle of the sleeping pile.  And Jeff Bob--he's already making little sounds. It looks like all their eyes are starting to get the beginniing of the eye "crack"--an indicator of eyes opening soon! 

Neve and Nedda already know that there's a world outside of their door of the back Thumper's Room. They have been climbing up and letting us know in no uncertain terms that they want to come out. But....they need another day for their vaccines to take place.  So very cute kittens!

Here's some dates:

3/3--we have an event at Pet Supply Plus--we'll have our table with lots of information

3/6--HumaneOhio surgery day

3/15--Hensley has his dental appointment

3/19--Advisory Board meeting

3/22--HumaneOhio surgery day

3/24--FFRC surgery day

We are also in the middle of our March fun-raiser. It ends at 9 am tomorrow. We'll have our BOXES at 4:00 Friday and the drawing at 4:30---come join the fun! 

Take care everyone.  If you're coming here, you may need a paddle to get thru!  No no--just kidding. Where FFRC is at, we will not flood.  So, no worries!