FFRC Blog Week Ending October 3, 2026
See Ya, September--October is Taking Over!
It is celebrated annually to raise awareness about rabies prevention and to highlight progress in defeating this horrifying disease.
28 September also marks the anniversary of Louis Pasteur's death, the French chemist and microbiologist, who developed the first rabies vaccine.
Today, safe and efficacious animal and human vaccines are among the important tools that exist to eliminate human deaths from rabies while awareness is the key driver for success of communities to engage in effective rabies prevention. www.who.int
Adoptions:
On Wednesday, 9/30, SAZAZ got her new home. This beautiful orange girl traveled all the way to Debbie's house. I'm sure she was exhausted from her travels!!! The story surrounding Sazaz is a sad one. Her date of birth is 4/11/20. On 4/22/21, she was brought in for her spay and never picked up. This was the 1st abandonment. She was adopted a couple months later on 6/12/21, where she lived until the woman that had her had a life change. She gave up both Sazaz and PINKY to her father, abandonment #2. He kept both cats locked in a garage, where they became filthy and flea ridden. He eventually called FFRC and said he lived over an hour away and was returning them. Within 10 minutes he was at FFRC and these poor kitties were abandoned again, #3. FFRC scrambled to find a cage to house the kitties until the intake could be completed. Pinky was adopted on 9/10/25 by a gentleman that worked at FFRC, but Sazaz had to wait another year. After being let down by humans for so many years, this healthy 12.8 pounder has found her FUREVER home. We will be hearing updates very often and we know that this time, her human will not let her down.
Pinky
The next adoption was a double one on Friday, October 2nd. VIVIAN and JUNIPER went home with a Chatter/Lurker who wanted to adopt a couple of quiet kitties. They are now residents of the Show-Me State, Missouri. That' was about a 7-hour drive. Both kitties will be keeping their name.
Vivian's date of birth is 9/30/22 . She came to us on 4/22/26 and came from a hoarding situation. She and CHICA were fostered at that time, but brought back. She is a beautiful mostly white calico with two different-colored eyes.
Once these babies got home, wealready for these shy ladies!
The last adoption of the week was on Saturday, 10/3. This time it was ZOOKY! She will be the only Queen of her Castle, with one parent retired and the other working from home. Thank you KatKrzy and ParkBomYu for the blankets! Zooky's date of birth is 4/22/21 (but she may be older). She arrived on 4/22/26 along with MIMBLE, CHICA and VIVIAN. She was part of a hoard of 29 cats. She is a beautiful brown/white long-hair tiger that loves to tell everyone stories. She is now a Pittsburgh Pirates fan!
We are FULL, but...
We didn't take in any new kitties this week, but here is last week's info with pictures:
We had a return on Tuesday, 9/22. The kitty MEOWDITH, now named CASPER, experienced a home-life change, which saddened everyone. He was originally adopted as a baby, but is now about 3 years-old and is a BIG BOY! He is an inky with only one eye.
We also received a kitty that our friend and volunteer, Barb, had been taking care of. She waited until we could fit in another kitty, which happened this week. This little bunny-soft grey girl is about 3 months old and still needs her vaccines and her spay. She was recently named CLARICE. This name was chosen from the Name a Cat Program with 88 votes. Thank you, Michelle H. for submitting this name.
Clarice 53%
Patrice 26%
Michelle 21%
Health Updates:
We had a bit of a rough week last week. PHILOMENA and most of her babies have FIP. (More on FIP below). She and her babies, SMUDGES and RUMER are isolated in a newly decorated (thanks Mary) Paddy's Place with SMIDGEN. RENLY and PASCAL do not show signs of FIP. Renly is still at FFRC and Pascal was recently adopted. We are keeping in touch with Pascal's adopters. Smidgen is not really one of Philomena's babies, but we believe she may have comfort nursed and contracted FIP in that manner. This week, we are happy to report that the treatment seems to be working. The youngsters love their pay gym, but Momma, Philomena, isn't all that thrilled to be cooped up with them.
Philomena
Smidgen
All of the kitties are responding well to their FIP treatment. We are very grateful that there now is a way to save FIP kitties, but it is expensive, in both dollars and in time spent administering the treatment. Each treatment lasts about 84 days with pills being given twice a day at a per kitty cost of about $1,100 for the full-course. Megan came to the camera with the news of these babies and within a couple of hours, $1,545 had been raised. We are still hovering around this total. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts and the bottom of our kitties' paws!
CHEWIE has been unhappy since she was brought to us, perhaps the trauma of being left. She had been found at a local fire station in a backpack carrier and had a collar. She had definitely been someone's kitty. Initially, Chewie was in Back Thumper's Room where she stayed hidden in a litter box, 100% of the time. She was moved to the floor in Back Thumper's Room, where she stayed hidden 100% of the time. She was then brought up to Nyota's Nest to see if she would relax with the ladies. She cowered and stayed hidden again 100% of the time. (She's consistent). We are trying to find a place that she can be happy and relaxed. So now she is in the Cove, where she can be in a safe enclosed outside area or inside. She seems to be coming out of her shell a bit. Cindy will be working with her. She is in good hands.
Holds:
SHINE is also on hold. Her adoption will be on 10/4 at 1 - 1:30 pm.
We have a lot of applications that we are reviewing, so look for more holds and adoptions soon!
We have a lot of applications that we are reviewing, so look for more holds and adoptions soon!
Center Kitties:
Who doesn't want to see a corny case of TIMBIT?
TIMBIT and FEISTY are living the dream and will be joining us at the Rescue Center while Megan is vacationing!
The Joke's on us:
RENLY
STEVEN doesn't think it was that funny!
Updates on Adopted Kitties:
Carmine's kitty, BELLAMY, giving us a little tongue boop! Isn't she lovely?
JACCI and HEINTZ are truly loving kitties now, so much for being feral!
An update on SERVALEN and SULLY, formerly CAST from their family--taken from Facebook.
Servalan still races to meet me wherever I go, his biggest heartbreak in life is if I go into the bathroom without him. Whenever I come home from work he makes sure he’s the first person to greet me and runs to me meowing. He listens just like a dog and if I call for him he’ll come running, even if he’s all the way across the house. His known for his big arm stretches, whenever he gets comfortable his arms are stretched way out in front of him
Sully is my 24/7 cuddler, if I even lay down for a moment his right on top of my chest, he can never be close enough and always wants cuddles. He LOVES to look out the window and would literally ditch everything else in life just to look outside. He is also now obsessed with my closet and demands to be in there, he has now discovered how to open it and has doomed me with having to shut my closet 24/7. He is my sweetest little love bug who’s always there for me to love on
I will forever be grateful to FFRC for what they do and for them bringing me my soul cats. I genuinely don’t know what I would do without these two. They are the highlight of my day and bring me so much joy. I love them so very much and while I was sad they were at FFRC for so long, I am so grateful they were because I was able to bring them home 
Servalan
Sully
JENI is wonderful sweet girl spreading her rays of sunshine!
Current Needs:
Below are the links to the most recent needs:
Lots of SNACKERS---this info from Dagda!!!! He says this every day!
Hello Nation. Here is the needs list:
Snackers---see Dagda was right!
Fancy feast broths
Little soups/gravy/bisques/appetizers
Mama and Baby Cat Royal Canin dry food
6" Styrofoam plates
Vinegar
Baby wipes
Meat Gerber baby food
Liquid Lysol
Thank you to our staff, volunteers, donors, supporters and FFRC Nation for making all of this possible. We truly could not do it without you.
FIP:
from cats.com
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a serious and often fatal disease in cats caused by a mutated form of the feline coronavirus. It primarily affects young cats and can manifest in two forms: wet (effusive) and dry (non-effusive), each with distinct symptoms and complications.
Overview of FIP in Cats
Understanding FIP is crucial for cat owners and veterinarians.
- Cause — FIP is caused by a mutation of the feline coronavirus, which is common but usually harmless.
- Symptoms — Common signs include fever, weight loss, and fluid accumulation in the abdomen or chest for the wet form.
- Diagnosis — Diagnosis can be challenging and often involves blood tests, imaging, and sometimes biopsy.
- Treatment — While there is no cure, antiviral medications have shown promise in improving outcomes.
- Prevention — Good hygiene and minimizing stress in multi-cat households can help reduce the risk of FIP.
Megan's September Wrap-Up:
This month...
We said "Goodbye" to:
TAYLA: We started off the month with the sudden loss of our sweet little girl. We mourn her but are also grateful we could help her live the best short life she possibly could. She was in rough shape when she came in but we were able to make her feel better, she had fun with friends, had her very own mama in Schmookie, and even had a family lined up to adopt her. She may have had a limited time here on earth but it was time spent well cared for and well loved.
We said "Hello!" to:
CASPER. A return, known as MEOWDITH when he was here. He's still a little unsure about being back but he is very sweet! We're hoping with a little luck, he'll quickly find a new home.
A new little gray girl. She was fostered by one of our former volunteers and then brought in. She is very pretty and lovey.
We've had a very few intakes this month simply because WE ARE FULL. Beyond capacity. There's only so many kitties we can responsibly take in. We really need to get more of the kitties placed in their Forever Homes so we can take in more. You can help us do it! Please SHARE OUR ADOPTION POSTS! Share the ones already posted, share the ones coming up. Liking and commenting helps, too. But sharing in groups really gets the word out. We'll adopt out to anywhere in the U.S. so keep that in mind!
We said "Have a Great Life!" to:
DOLLY! Surprised? Neither were we! A lady that stunning was bound to go fast. Her name is now MOCHI.
BUEHLER! His humans came in to look at another kitty but he told them "Uh, no. I'm your guy!" They saw his point and took him home where he has settled in perfectly and is loving life. He is keeping his name.
LEMON! This little lady has been transformed from a muddy tiny kitten trapped under a shed to a beautiful, elegant fluff with her very own Forever Home! She is keeping her name.
THOR & MALADE! After spending nearly their whole lives with us, these two have been reunited with their brother, ZEKE! We'll miss them but they are loving life at their very own home and we couldn't be happier for them. They are keeping their names.
PASCAL & KABUKI! These two were snagged up together! Pascal will be keeping his name while Kabuki is now SALLY.
WILLOW! Our little spotted lady has found her people! She even has her own little girl to grow up with. She is keeping her name.
BABITA! She is going to live in a college dorm where she will no doubt be a star resident! Her name is TBD.
FOZZIE & DIEGO! These two sociable guys were adopted together and are now no doubt wreaking havoc in a home of their own! They are keeping their names.
SAZAZ! This lovely lady has made the long trip home with volunteer Debbie. She will be the only kitty and no doubt will be treated as the queen she is! She is keeping her name.
September birthdays:
FFRC itself turned 27!
ZAVATAR (Porchie) turned 15
DOLLOP (Covie) turned 11
EGYPT (Boss' Kid) turned 5
WERLOR (Adoptable) turned 3
FAISY (Adoptable) turned 1
GUPPY (Adoptable) turned 4
MYA, JOJO, & SYLVESTER (Adoptables) turned 2
Job done for September, let's see what October brings! Here's how you can help:
Monetary donations: https://www.fofrescue.org/ways-to-help/paypal/
Amazon wishlist: https://www.fofrescue.org/ways-to-help/amazon/
Chewy wishlist: https://www.fofrescue.org/chewy-wish-list/
Or you can subscribe to our YouTube channel, like our videos, share our posts on social media, etc. Every little bit helps!
More September:
SEPTEMBER AT FFRC — BY THE NUMBERS! Another month has come and gone, and we thought we’d give you a little peek at what ONE MONTH at FFRC actually looks like!
THE KITTIES
133 cats currently calling FFRC home 2 new intakes welcomed into our care
12 ADOPTIONS! Twelve sweet kitties started their next chapter with their forever families! 
MEDICAL & COMMUNITY CARE
110 public spays & neuters — helping tackle cat overpopulation before those cats and kittens ever need rescue
863 medical treatments performed
37 vaccines given
9 FIV/FeLV tests performed right here at FFRC
BEHIND THE SCENES
Approximately 432 phone calls received
564 emails answeredAnd then there’s one number we just HAD to calculate…
3,240 LITTER BOX SCOOPS! 
Yes. You read that correctly.
THREE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY SCOOPS.
Somebody please send our scoopers a trophy. 
But behind all these numbers is something much bigger.
Every treatment is a kitty receiving care.
Every vaccine helps keep a cat healthy.
Every spay or neuter helps prevent future homelessness.
Every phone call and email is someone looking for help, information or resources.
Every adoption means another FFRC kitty finally has a family of their own.
And every one of those 3,240 scoops means our cats had a clean, comfortable place while they waited.
Rescue is so much more than what you see on camera. It’s medical care, cleaning, laundry, emails, phone calls, appointments, adoptions, prevention, paperwork…and apparently an Olympic amount of litter scooping.
133 cats. 12 adoptions. 110 public spay/neuters. 863 treatments. 3,240 scoops. One month.
That’s September at FFRC.
And we couldn’t do any of it without our incredible staff, volunteers, donors, supporters and FFRC Nation.
Thank you for helping us keep going.
Events:
Tuesday, 9/29, was Humane Ohio Day. We sent up 24 females and 31 males, including our own, IVA, SHINE, BEAZLEE and CALLAHAN. I previously reported that Iva went for her spay on the last Humane Ohio Day--OOPS!
Our next flash sale will be October 7th at 11am.
Megan will be on vacation from Monday, 10/5 until Friday, 10/9. She will be in over the weekend.
No Q & A for Friday, October 9th.
Hikaru Human writes and maintains the Instagram page for FFRC. For the month of October, we will have an Inky Takeover. She will be featuring our inky kitties every Thursday.
Volunteer and Staff party will be on 11/14. If you would like to contribute to our celebration, here is info on our numbers: FFRC has 28 volunteers and staff that keep the Center running smoothly.
Kitty Christmas will be 12/5. We will start taking Kitty Christmas donations the first of November.
2027 Chatters Weekend will be 9/11 and 9/12/27.
Make your plans now for all of the upcoming special events!
Other:
The goats had their pedicures on Tuesday. SUNSHINE and LUCY look very happy!
Please make sure that you have a plan for your pets in the event that you are no longer able to take care of them. The best plan is to have both a primary and a secondary backup.
Photos by Dawn and friends.
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“October is the month of painted leaves. Their rich glow now flashes round the world.”
Henry David Thoreau
“In the entire circle of the year there are no days so delightful as those of a fine October.”
Alexander Smith
“After the keen still days of September, the October sun filled the earth with mellow warmth.”
Elizabeth George Speare