Wednesday, December 5, 2018

1,000 spays and neuters!!!  This was our goal for 2018 and we reached it! I am absolutely thrilled!

Yesterday was our HumaneOhio spay/neuter day. We sent up 43 cats which broke down to 15 males and 28 females. Plus we sent 1 female dog.
On 12/4, our total was 970.
We had 5 vouchers to add:  975.
Add on 12/4's 44: 1019!!!!!!!!!!

Plus, we have another surgery for FFRC here on Saturday! Bring on those spay/neuters--we want more!  Hoping we can up this amount even more for 2019.  Just an FYI--the majority of these surgeries are from our Defiance community. But it also includes Paulding and a few surrounding counties.

I had another "walk-about" yesterday and checked out our sheds and shelves and storage areas. Couldn't help but smile and smile.  What a huge sense of relief to have our supplies restocked! 💚

We have some thank yous to get caught up with!
Jakesmeowmy--donation to FFRC
Kris M--donation in honor of Derecho, along with a kiss!
Donavon S--donation for Victor, Jackson II and all their friends
Gusti--donation for Giovanna's birthday and in honor of Kiara
Shannan W--donation to FFRC
Jobo--Merry Christmas donation to FFRC
David, Christine and their kitties--donation to FFRC for the care of kitties/cats
Lorene B--donation to FFRC
Megan, our volunteer--donation of mailing boxes for our flash sale!
Moe S (Beth's friend) from IL--donation to FFRC
Yvonne vdk--donation to use wherever needed

A special thanks to Joey3100 for the regifting of the organ and bench back to FFRC.  This was then purchased by a church for the kids to use!

The Persian babies are growing.  And they are so cute with their fluffy fur when they run all around. They love their Grandpa Bruno.  They also nap with Lancelot.

And let me introduce Lancelot to you! He's a little black kitten born on 8/23/18.  He came here from another rescue at 14 weeks of age. Lancelot has an extreme head tilt--possibly from a polyp or middle ear infection.  He will be looked at by Dr. Darcy on Saturday.  He walks with a head tilt that causes him to go in circles. But....he can get where he wants, can play and find his way to the litterbox! A real sweetie! Right now he's in the back room with the Persians but he had a short visitation in the Main Area this morning.

We had a Quickie Flash Sale on Monday.  We made $1,265 at this sale. This amount will be applied to our need for another order of sedation and anesthetic meds (for our FFRC surgeries). I am so grateful for this help!  Packages from this Flash Sale are almost all sent out already!

A special BOXES today.  We will have BOXES at 3:00, followed by a special Paddy story and a story by IBKCFJJJ (can you guess who this is?!).  We also have another special presentation! Come join the fun.

December 2, 2018 Kitty Christmas

I have cried a zillion tears in the last 24 hours--all tears of joy and gratitude though. Kitty Christmas was yesterday.  And it was an awesome day. Totally filled with joy and happy things! What an absolutely awesome day. It was very humbling--the gifts, the outpouring of love and generosity was overwhelming. And the support of our volunteers and the box-givers for the cat's Christmas was purely wonderful. 

Here's a bit of a breakdown:
Total number of "boxes" were 1,028--a whopping number.
This totaled 26,844 pounds of gifts for the cats.
FIrst paypal and first box arrived September 9--an early start!
110 bags of dry kitten food
95 bags of dry adult food
215 snacker containers  (the cats especially like this!)
498 canned cat food containers
111 canned kitten food containers
106 cases of baby food meat
357 bags of litter
We had over 45 volunteers here helping!
And lots and lots of other items from coffee & snacks for the vols, paper towels, toys, gift cards, cleaning supplies, dryer sheets, mop heads, plates, tuna, chicken baby wipes, etc and even toilet paper! 

We had some really awesome surprises, including 300 bags of litter delivered here for Kitty Christmas. Plus we received more bags above this amount!

We also received much needed medical supplies (paid in full!)--distemper vaccines, bordetella vaccines, Idexx leukemia/FIV/heartworm test kit box, Panacur wormer, a long-acting antibiotic. So wonderful to have these items and have them paid for already! 

I was presented with a paper scroll that showed our gigantic vet bill.  I was so engrossed in the amount of money that we owed,  I didn't at first see it was stamped PAID IN FULL!  What a tremendous gift that was and a huge worry off my shoulders. 

And then..........there was excess donations to that vet bill that we accumulated a credit at the vet's bill.  And by the time our generous FFRCNation pitched in some bump ups, we have now a credit of over $6,100!!!!!!! What a relief! 

Goss/Linda was the original person who thought up the idea of Kitty Christmas--many thanks! And then BIll and Angie rolled with it---

I've been asked about my "thank you" at the end of Kitty Christmas, so I'll just print it here:
"The first thing I’d like to do is to thank all of you who support Friends of Felines Rescue Center.  It may be thru donations, from prayers and good thoughts, joining us for our Fun-Raiser and Flash Sales or keeping track of the kitties and cats on the webcam.  There’s so many ways that you show us that you care about the cats, the volunteers---the work that we do here.

It’s awesome to know you have our backs for myself and the volunteers which then allows us to give quality care to the cats and kittens.  The donations, the love, the compassion that you give us is mind boggling.  The words thank you really is not enough. But…..here’s my promise………I will always give my best to this rescue center.  I love this FFRC with a passion and I want to honor you by doing my best.

The volunteers that we have…………aren’t they just the bestest of the best!!  Our volunteers are truly priceless. They give their time and talent and compassion – all with a whole heart. Volunteers show their big hearts, their unselfish caring and patience to FFRC.  Rescue work is not a glamor job. It’s hard, dirty, frustrating work at times. But………it’s a hundred times acceptable because this is what happens……….the Derechos show us how determined they are to be their own self, the Mr. Andersons show us that they get an A+ for their efforts, when the kittens climb our legs and look at us like we are their mamas (which we are!), when I hear the volunteers laughing and giggling about a funny situation, when the potty accidents happen and the cats give us that look of “I’m very very sorry”, when they fall asleep on us for a nap……….all of it……it’s rewarding and so fills us with joy.  It takes special people to be volunteers and we sure are blessed with our volunteers.

Brian, our Santa Claus.  You are awesome.  We all thank you for your generous heart.  You help make this Kitty Christmas be possible. When kindness was being given out, you were given a huge dose of it! You give and give and keep on smiling!

Angie and Bill—wow………I sure don’t know how to say enough thank yous.  You have given huge chunks of your time for FFRC. You have shopped at uncountable stores for Kitty Christmas.  You have given up your garage to hold all these wonderful donations! You give so much of yourselves to this Rescue Center.  And you have been here almost 20 years with me---our first volunteers! I am deeply grateful to you both.  And let’s just say for the record—I’m quite sure this is all Bill and Goss’s fault!

I’m wondering…….has anyone ever told you all out there in cam land how wonderful you all are?  Just in case you haven’t heard these words in a while, I want you to hear them now.  You deserve to know that……..It takes someone special like you all are to help this Rescue Center function as it does. It takes someone remarkable to let the volunteers know they are appreciated.  It takes someone who has a big heart and a caring soul to have the compassion that we feel from you. It takes someone who is living proof of how treasured a person can be.  And that someone is……our webcam friends who have made this Kitty Christmas a tremendous success.  You are exactly what AN Act of Kindness really means. We are grateful!

And Steve…….he’s my backer-upper, my hubby of 45 years!  He is so patient with me, let’s me rant and rave on those days that I need to, never tires of hearing me talk about the cats, let’s me cry when I have to, shares my joy of FFRC and is always available to help in so many ways. Sure do love him!"

Kitty Christmas was just the most special of days for FFRC.  For me to see the kind of support shown was very overwhelming.  Our shelves, cabinets, drawers, buildings are full with much needed items! You all are important to me and this Rescue Center. If I could, I'd jump into everyone's home and give a quick hug of thanks!  Please know that I am so very grateful. 

Tomorrow--fun quickie flash sale at NOON---LOTS of Christmas items!  We have so many people that are very talented and have donated handmade items for these sales! 

Have an awesome day!  I'm still basking in the greatness of yesterday! 

Thursday, November 29, 2018

This is a blog of big thanks! We had our fun-raiser yesterday and it sure was wonderful! First though, we had Boxes:

JBond - Christmas scarf, hat and bowtie for kitties (picture time!), FunRaiser: Amfocus Air Fryer 3.7 quart.

KathyWV - Box tops, Fun Raiser: Red, White, Cream, Gray & Black crocheted Afghan 5X6 made by her neighbor, Wheeled suitcase with matching tote bag

Diamond bead Peacock for Jacci, A Stunning Diamond bead photo of Paddy Cakes.. we all needed a tissue--it's a perfect picture.

Jody626 - Aqua Yoga mat
Kris - XLarge fluffy soft kitty bed

Leanne & her kindergarten class from Canada with a note - Kids decorated the box , Potty Bags, Book: Kitty Secrets, Lots n Lots of Candy a variety.. Kitty drawings by the students

Mr. Whiskers - For Spiker and Friends: 24 - 30oz Tubs Temptation Snackers He said that he will share!

CherylAnn L - WA 30 handmade mouse kitty toys, catnip infused, 2 Kitty Balls & Feather Balls, Garden stake 'Peace' for Alberts Garden, 12 Wash Cloths, Potty bags Fun Raiser/Flash Sale: Meowy Socks, Garden Plaque Look for Angels, 24 made by Cheryl Quilted Christmas Ornaments $20 each--soooo beautiful, 55x78 Gorgeous Kitty Quilt made by Cheryl

Marie with her Magnificent 7 Card with photos of her 7 Jabberwocky 14, Singer 5, Yoga 5, Ziva 13, Phoenix 14, Robbie 4 & Walter Payton 10

And then......our Fun-Raiser!
A-----4K Action Camera 5x28 $140 LJ
by JBond

B-----GeekCam 5x36 $180 BillieK
by Annie & Debbie

C-----Christmas Afghan 5x31 $155 Gill Ha
by Andrea

D----- Copper Kitty 5x 64 $320 Twikitty
by Littleonemine

E-----Brown Eyed Susan Afghan 5x40 $200 BillieK
by Janet M

F-----Putter Quilt 5x94 $470 Jill R
By Bagobear and donated by Deb11111

G-----Kuranda 6 Tier 5x85 $425 PatCat
by FFRC Kitties

H----Insta Pot 5x113 $565 Justin La
by JBond

I-----Kitty Casa x2 5x68 $340 Ruth Dr & Twikitty
by Katie L

TTL 2795

Bump Ups--this came to a whopping $1235 which brought our GRAND TOTAL to $4,030. (Putter even called in with a bump up of $600!)

It takes a huge amount of people to make these Fun-Riasers all work and be successful. I am grateful for every link of these events.

And then, even some more thank yous!
Kim K--a Giving Tuesday donation to FFRC
BillieK--donation in memory of sweet Covie Muffin
Romeomom--donation to FFRC
Jody J--lots of very helpful "stuff"! She's visiting!

Upcoming Dates:
December 1, Saturday. I understand that something special is going on around 2:00 ish!!
December 3, Monday. Quickie flash sale--afghans & Christmas items
December 4, Tuesday. HumaneOhio
December 8, Saturday. FFRC surgery
December 10, Monday. Our last Quickie flash sale

See......basically a blog of thanks! We are a thankful bunch here!

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

We've had snow, rain, ice, wind and cold temps ...........but have no worries.  The Barnies, Firecats, Porchies and Covies are snug and warm, as are the farm animals! 

We had another adoption yesterday.  This was for a white Persian cat that we adopted out quite some time ago--her name is Thia.  We were able to get her to her new home the very next day after arrival.  We had this pre-arranged so the changes would be minimal.  The new family will check in later this week with an update.

We also had another returnee.  Scotia.  He is a long hair orange cat that had originally arrived 2/89/18.  His birthday is 11/14/16.  He was brought in after a person kicked him off his porch. Scotia is super nice. He's in the Welcome Room right now, keeping track of the ins and outs.  He returned 11/23/18 -- the family's youngest child was having major health issues and the doctor thought it best not to subject him to a cat. So.....Scotia is back. And we're fine with that. We will find another home for this sweet boy. 

The S litter has a bit of a cold.  Between brushing/grooming the persian babies, keeping the P litter happy and brushed and fed plus taking extra care of the S litter, they've kept us hopping. Hence...the reason this blog is late. We'll get all things caught up!

Today, Dion from Barth Builder's was here. He will replace 3 of the big windows in Kitty City. This was much needed as the wood on the outside was rotten and caused the window panes to slip out of their groove, allowing lots of cold air into the building. Can't have that as this building is majorly used for many reasons, including storage. In the spring (when it's warmer), he will put vinyl on the one wall outside to preserve the wood. 

Many thanks to all who made our Quickie Flash Sale a success on Monday. We made $369 on this sale which was put towards the distemper and bordetella vaccines that we very much need. These vaccines are used so quickly because of all the kitties. 

We had BOXES on Sunday afternoon! Many heartfelt thanks for helping us with supplies.

Roberta/Oopsie PA - 2 cases 24ct Friskies Pouches

Sean G with Lena - Christmas Card: German Chocolates, Polish Chocolates, 3 Boxes Kitty BandAids (for humans!),  2 pkgs Chicken & Duck Sticks, 2 Kitty Toys,  Flash Sale Items or for PawMart: 2 Kitty writing tablets, figurine bag with a Lucky Charm guy inside, Irish Bell & Vase, 2 Kitty Face Coin Purses, 4-Kitty face Back Packs, 2 Cat Clutch Bags, Kitty Coloring Book, 2 Kitty Postcards

JBond = Chicken Jerky Dog Snackers, 2 Bottles Windex, 2 All purpose Surface Cleaners, 2 Gallons Laundry Soap, 2 Bottles Mr. Clean,  Sterling Silver Eagle Pendant, Sterling Silver Heart pendant

Renee B - PA  Coupons, Paw Points, Litter Points

Kris M - Kitty House with Tunnel, 2 Very Pretty Plush Kitty Bed, Donut Bed, couch Bed, Pillow Top Mattress Bed, Large & X-Large Plush Bed

Nona - 6 Boxes 24 cans KMR

Gem Our Wonderful Mod with Harley, Penelope, Cali & Peanut: Christmas Card & Reeses Christmas Pieces & Miniatures--thanks for doing their nail trim!

NHcatlady - 4 cases 24ct - 9-Lives

Kellie F - 2 Kuranda Cat Beds 21x15--the cats love these!

Sandy A - 2 Bags Royal Canin Baby Cat

Mr Whiskers for Spiker & Friends - 24 - 30oz Tubs Temptation Snackers

Charlotte Lc - WI - Donation

Sherri/Neuromom & David - NY - Thanksgiving Card with 2 Chicken $5 Dollars

Sharon - HI - Christmas Card with Note - Donation for Kitty Christmas

Marilyn & Terry B - Kitty Card with Note & Chicken $5

June/Painteddaisy - Donation

Judy R - FL  Christmas Card with Note & Donation

Ju-in-ji--donation in honor of Pendy

We have become trees to the P litter!  Remember these were the kittens that were found up in a tree......well, they still love to climb.  When we walk into the front Thumper's Room, up they go--all 4 right up our legs. And then they cry and cry--help me down!  So sweet, so friendly.  One of these babies are already on a hold.

It's hard to lose our cats.  The fact is some of them are getting older.  Yesterday, we lost Muffin, a sweet, wonderful Covie. Muffin was such a gentle girl.  She's had some issues lately. Yesterday she was brought up to be inside to be looked at again.  We realized that she had a fairly large growth in her abdomen.

We have more thanks to give:

Osys--donation to FFRC

Kelly L--donation to FFRC

Mottar524--donation in honor of Derecho

Janet M--donation to FFRC

Michael M--donation to Derecho and other kitties

Yarnlover--donation in honor of Giving Tuesday

Joni WW--donation to FFRC

Kristin G--donation in honor of Giving Tuesday

Colleen P--donation to FFRC
Linda S--donation in honor of Giving Tuesday & a pat to Spiker

Amsprinkle--donation in honor of Giving Tuesday

Ronda B--donation to FFRC

Sandra C--donation to FFRC

Janet K--donation for FFRC

And thanks to 2 visitors:

Vicki R--large plates, 3 kitten Bisque, 15 cans Friskies, dry food, toys

Kelly--2 bags of toys, 2 beds

The Persians have reached a milestone!  As of today, all 6 babies are 1 pound!  Wow--they are pokie growers. But, all are healthy, happy and so playful. When we walk into the room, many times, they come running to be picked up and held. They are receiving daily grooming and twice a day eye washes.

The babies can see--Monique's kittens have their eyes wide open! The world is their's now! These two babies--Cornelo and Rocky are so so round. Monique is a wonderful mama.

Saturday, November 24, 2018

Hambone---the kitties and cats received their Thanksgiving hambone.  It was quite "meaty" but within 18 hours, it was stripped to the bone.  They love to chew on these bones! Even the babies and Giovanna got into the fun of it! 

We have names for Monique's 2 babies.  Monique is doing great. She and her two babies have been moved to the top two pens in the back Thumper's Room.  She is a great mama. Both babies doubled their birth weight in 1 week.
Cornelio--silver/grey tiger & white/ASH, wh tip tail, male
Rocky--black tiger & white/ASH

The Persian babies are also doing good.  They are finally all eating from a plate--that helps Singita a lot.  Some of the babies have had their families visit them and so has Singita.  All are on hold. We are already getting them use to being groomed. They are so fun to watch--they run now and so loved to be held! They are "pokier" in gaining weight and so will be with us for a while yet.  They are down on the floor now full time. Bruno is there with them--he loves them and they love him.  He's their Grandpa!

We also took in another 4 kittens. These kittens were found up a tree, on a flat limb base, 10 feet above the ground.  Three kittens were there, the fourth had fallen all the way down before the family was able to retrieve them.  They had seen someone driving past slowly and then they saw the kittens in the tree immediately afterwards. Their names came from the Name a Cat list. They are 4 weeks old with a birthday of 10/26/18. All are sweet and very talkative.
Ponce de leon (Ponce for short!)--black tiger/white, ASH, male
Pendy--brown tiger, ASH, male
Piperjo--black/white, wide white nose crest, female
Pickles--black, female

The two kittens that Auntie Peggy is fostering are doing great. They came yesterday to get caught up on treatments.  Agnes, the grey tiger/ASH, is now 2.01 lbs.  And Jacob, the black/white, is 1.08 lbs.  Both are sweet, ornery and growing! Won't be long until they come back to stay. 

We do have BOXES here that are unopened.  With Thanksgiving, we have gotten behind. We are going to try for Monday but not sure of time as Monday is a busy day. I'm sooooooo excited to get these opened!!

We have thanks to give!
Ju-in-ji--donation to FFRC, to be used where needed
Marti W--donation to FFRC
Yvonnevdk--donation for a Happy Thanksgiving, use where needed
Marie H--donation in celebration of the furry feline friends & staff
Douglas C--donation for the care of the cats, especially the CH cats
Dottie C/angel--donation to FFRC

We've had adoptions! Let's get caught up!
11/17--Teg was adopted! He went to a great home. I've already seen pictures and he looks so very happy! 
11/17--Binx was adopted. We found an outside home for him where he will be very happy.  They have many barns and a warm room for all their cats.  They can come in and go as they please. I've checked already and he's staying close.
11/20--Lamani was adopted. This family has waited about 3 weeks to be able to adopt him since they were moving. He's going to be well loved.
11/21--Becky and Bronco were adopted together! They had picked out Becky and then couldn't resist Bronco. I'm thrilled they got to go together. 
11/24--Kerfuzzy was adopted this morning. She is going to Illinois. Her mama has lots of time to devote to her. Kerfuzzy will have a cat friend in her new home.
11/24--Peppi and Clara were adopted together.  I'm especially happy about this. Clara is our 3 legged tiger who is very very shy.  But that is ok with her new family--she gets to be the cat that she is. And Peppi, our CH dark orange female, also went! We took a while to place Peppi as I always want to make sure any CH cats that are adopted use the litterbox 100%. And she does! Peppi will blossom in this home--she's awesome but will do even better without all the kittens around her. 

Tomorrow starts our November Fun-Raiser! We are very excited about this Fun-Raiser. It ends at 9 am on Wednesday. We will have BOXES at 3:00 with the Drawing immediately following. We also have consolation prizes! 

Have a super weekend! 

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Yesterday was a HumaneOhio surgery day--sure love these events!  Did the check in and check outs outside.  As the weather gets even colder yet, may have to do the check ins inside.  Brrrr.

All went well yesterday and we sent up 33 cats. This broke down to 19 females and 14 males.  A friend noted that my math was not correct back on 11/6.   I shorted our count by 20 surgeries.  

Here's our correct breakdown:
10/20--885 surgeries
11/6--925 surgeries
11/10--937 surgeries
11/19--970 surgeries    (548 females and 422 males)
We have also a few vouchers that we've assisted with that we will be able to add to our grand total at the end.  Plus, we have 2 more surgery dates for 2018--12/4 (HumaneOhio) and 12/8 (FFRC).  I am very hopeful to make and exceed our 1,000 goal! 

Yesterday we also had a Quickie Flash Sale (these are designed to meet a certain goal).  This sale produced $320!!!  This enabled us to purchase a box of Feline Leukemia/FIV/Heartworm test kits! Each and every cat and kitten receives 2 tests--one upon arrival and 1 four weeks later.  Many thanks for making this be possible!

We also had BOXES yesterday!  Many thanks to those that provided these gifts!

Robert S - Christmas Card - Black Cat Figurine,3 TY Kitties, Salt & Pepper Shakers, Green Kitty Door Stop, 2 Kitty Wall Hangings

Nadine - Canvas Portraits: Derecho, Alma, McCain & Trucker  $25 each

Jodi626 - Large Donut Tunnel Blue with white stars, Large Pink Donut Tunnel

Michlynn & Vern - Card - T-Shirts:  Christmas Tree 2 M,  Santa Claws - M, 2-L, 2-XL, XXL

J Bond/JanaP - Many pretty .925 Sterling Silver charms & necklaces  $18 (Kitties, Dolphin, Birds, Puppy Paw, Elephant...)  3 Kitty Toys, laser lights, Kitty Groomer & Cat scratcher  For a Fun Raiser: The Instant Pot DU060 7 in 1 Programmable Pressure Cooker 6 qt.

Brenda K - WA  Post Cards for Victoria British Columbia, Canada, Kitty Christmas Magnet

LostGirl - Home Alone Tag for keychain and card for wallet for home alone pets

Mudjie & Daughter - Meowy Christmas Horseshoe  (beautiful!)

Littleonemine - CA  Butterfly Card - Robert Shields laser cut copper kitties One for the Butterfly room in gratitude for the friendship of the Butterfly Class & Teacher.  The other for a Fun Raiser

Dawn N - 10 Boxes of Friskies Gravy Sensation Packets

Diana D - 2 long rugs Cameo Blue & Sand

Plee with Sandy & Miss Tortie - Paw Points, Milk Rings, Litter Coupons, 11 Thanksgiving Pillowcases & 2 pretty quilts for Kitties

Mary with Molly/Marshmallow - Donation

Sue/Macncheesendoodlesmom - Donation

Good Shop - $50.20  with thoughts of Betz

Anony - Donation

Barb/Pleb - Card and Sponsorship of Spiker

Gail - Day Visitor - 2 16 lb bags Purina

Caitlin Ot - Case of 24ct Sparkle Paper Towels

Phil & Judeannlee, Yarn & Fleece for FFRC projects, Baby Food

Daughter Heather - Baby Food, Kitty Wipes & 2 bottles hand soap

We sure love our Derecho Giggles!  Hard to believe he has made 31 of these!  Check this one out:  https://youtu.be/W6qfcqndfn8   Derecho wishes you all a very special Thanksgiving and thanks for all your support and caring.  This song reflects Derecho's heartwarming thanks to you all.  Please click the like/thumbs up button! 

We also had an advisory board meeting yesterday--nothing like packing in a full day!  This is where we talk and go over ideas, keep current on all happenings and give me advice!  Many thanks to our board members!

And we have more thanks!

Kittiesmom--donation to be used where needed

Debra Th--donation to FFRC

Gusti--donation for Bruno and Jones

Christi S from MI--donation for Jabberwocky and his needs!

Davonne D from DE--donation to FFRC  

Kitties and cats received nail trims today.  We also have tests and vaccines, wormings and flea preventions all caught up. Such good attitudes--they were all good kitties and cats.  (they must know it's getting close to Christmas!)  

Mama Monique and her two babies are doing wonderful.  Monique finally had a "bombs away"!  So, no more worries about that!  Her tummy feels much better, I'm sure.  The two babies are growing and sure love their mama.  

And here's another thing to be thankful for!  Sweet Giovanna has gained more weight back! She's eating better and enjoys even her dry food.  

Saturday, November 17, 2018

You all give me much to be grateful for.  You make it possible to have this rescue center.  Your emotional support, your donations. your good thoughts and prayers, your interest in each of the cats and kittens, your support of our Fun-Raisers and Flash Sales, your "I've got your back" for myself and the volunteers--it all is important for us here at FFRC.  I am thankful for this. 

We had BOXES on Thursday--it was fun and I sure appreciate each item given to FFRC.

Kathy D - CA  Kitty bed, Flannel Pillow Cases & a Blanket

JBond/JanaP  NY  2 Pr. Work Gloves, 4 pks of Washcloths, 4 pks of AA Batteries, Flash Light, 2-Bottles Hand Sanitizer   For a FunRaiser: 2 - 6-cup Coffee Makers, Pretty Blue Treasure Box

Bag for Mary Braid, Bag for Ramsay & Hatima with Donation for Chicken

Jeannette B & Furhaven Kitties - 10 Bag Snackers Party Mix and Temptaions Variety, 24 Cans of Thanksgiving Day Dinner for ALL the cats and kitties!

NadineGH - 4 Wonderful Clocks with FFRC Kitty Faces: Ramsay, Jonsie, Nyota & Eddie White

Art & Doris 6 Boxes 16ct Rice Krispie Treats

Beth/EagleWatcher - 2 cases Pure Bites for oldsters and needy cats

Sunnie J - Happy Birthday Lynnette Card with a Variety of M&M's

Anony - 4 Boxes of LiL soups, 2 Bags Treats for Horses, Donkey &  Goat, 3 boxes appetizers

Deb11111 - Case of Royal Canin Kitten, Bag of Royal Canin Persian

Caitlin Ot - Box of 1000 Potty Bags

Yvonne VDK - 5 Fish Toys, Bag of Iams, 35 Bags Single Chips Variety

Clark, Jessie & The Rest -  Card Happy 2nd Birthday Nyota 11/14, with Chicken $5

David H - PA  Sponsorship for Kiara, Coralie, Magic, Hensley & Vernon

Mich  Lots of Useful Stuff!

Tom & Nancy C - OH  Donation in memory of Aunt Mart and her kitties Skippy & Boots

Elaine & Alan - FL  in memory of Little Kat:  3 cases 24ct Friskies, 1 case 32ct Friskies, Case Fancy Feast, Case of Appetizers, 3 bags Dr. Elsies Litter

We took in a new cat yesterday morning. She had lived in a neighborhood for a couple years and unfortunately became pregnant. They simply couldn't get her in for a spay earlier.  She arrived very pregnant and shortly after arrival, went into labor.  She had 1 kitten at 2:04 and the second one at 6:00.  No more kittens produced over night.  Dr. Darcy has her started again on oxytocin but it's a real probability she will have to go up for a C-section this morning.  Hoping a birth happens before she would have to leave though.  She is a black short hair.  One baby is grey tiger and the other is a brown tiger ASH.  

We had an adoption yesterday.  Little Turbo went to his new family. They were in earlier this week and zeroed right in on him! He's that gorgeous brown tiger/white. Such a sweetie. He will have some kids to play with and be held by them.

There's a turkey in the refrigerator, thawing just for the cats!  It was a special request by Derecho and Coralie.  

We have more thanks to give:

Lynne W--donation to FFRC

Christopher S--donation to FFRC
Katja S from Slovenia--donation for Vernon!

Judy & Phil--donation for FFRC

Rebecca Z--donation to FFRC

Pamela C--donation to FFRC

Michael L from UK--donation for wherever is needed

Debra T--donation to FFRC

BillieK--donation in memory of precious SoyBoy

Debbie & Annie--yummy Thanksgiving treats--buckeyes and cookies---so very yummy!

Sweet Eddie White--he's everywhere in the Rescue Center!  Remember when he wouldn't leave his one 5 foot shelf?  Not anymore! He's right now on my desk, curled up with his paw over his nose.  He welcomes pets now!

And Nyota--remember when she first came in with that scorched fur--so rough and brittle?  Not anymore! She's as sleek as can be--so soft and silky feeling. And happy--that's importnat.

And Cashew--remember when he arrived with that paw injury? Oh....so so sore and painful.  Not anymore! He zooms all over the place. His 3 leggedness is as quick as a 4 legged cat!

And one more---remember Spiker?  When he first arrived, he screamed and screamed for days.  It was like......don't talk to me, don't look at me.  Not anymore!  He's happy, sweet, purrable and loves his couch! 

Monday is our next HumaneOhio spay/neuter day!  

Good thoughts and prayers for Monique.  She has to make that trip to the vet office for a C-section. She's on her way right now. Thanks to Angie L for transporting her.  I'll keep in touch with Dr. Darcy.  As soon as she is done, I'll head up and bring her home.  Her two kittens will stay here and be cared for until Monique is back.

UPDATE---just got good news from the vet's office.  Monique will only have TWO kittens.  No further kitties inside. But she is loaded to overflowing with stool and gas.  Good news for her--she can easily care for these two babies and she won't have to be cut!  Good news for us--the bill won't be so high!  Now......we better have an extra big litterbox ready for her!