FFRC Blog Week Ending July 11, 2026

FFRC Blog Week Ending July 11, 2026

Yesterday, 7/10, was National Kitten Day and we've got plenty to adopt.


Why use a generic kitty model, when we have these little bundles?  Here are just a few:

RENLY, ALIKI, CATSBY, SMUDGES, RUMER and PASCAL are enjoying the view from Paddy's Place.  Now that's a real cuddle puddle!


Adoptions:

We only had one adoption this week, but it was a poignant one.  On 7/5/26, our beautiful boy, TIPPY, went home to live with his sister, MILEY, now Winnie. They were both born on 3/15/25.   On 2/15/26, our volunteers, Stacey and Kat, found Tippy and Miley at our local Bronson Park.  They were both trapped with the intention of just having them neutered/spayed and then returned.  They were thought to be feral, but when they arrived at FFRC, it was soon discovered that they were both very friendly.  Miley was adopted back in May, leaving Tippy at FFRC.  Her human parents were looking for a friend for her and realized that Tippy was still available.  They quickly decided that he was the best one for them.  Both kitties have an older brother named Davidson who is 7 years old.  Tippy will be keeping his name--it's very appropriate because he does have his ear tipped, but also a white tip on his tail.

Intakes:

All of our pens are still FULL!

We had a return on Friday, 7/10.   This 7-year-old sweet kitty was originally adopted on 2/25/19.  His name is RILL.  Rill is a big boy.   He originally came in about 4 lbs. and was over 10 lbs. when he was adopted.  


We have another return scheduled for Monday.  Her FFRC name was GUTHRIE but was changed upon adoption to Willow.  She was originally adopted on 5/7/18 after only being at FFRC for 8 days.  She is now about 9 years old.  80% of orange tigers are male, but this one is a female!!!  Picture to follow upon her arrival.

Returns are very sad.  The cats are very confused and depressed, plus they are mature cats which makes them very hard to rehome.  If you know someone that wants an older cat, please let us know.

We also received 2 cats from a court case.  They are also mature kitties, around 5-6 years old.  Their living conditions were not the best.  The home is now condemned, and the humans no longer are available to care for them.  The two kitties are siblings.  The female is a grey and white and looks fine.

The male has some visible issues.  He has some wounds and scabs and also a rodent ulcer on his lip (also known as an indolent ulcer or eosinophilic granuloma).  This condition is not caused by rodents but is an allergic reaction and is most commonly on the lip.  Common causes of the reaction are flea, mosquito or mite bites and environmental allergens.  It is not contagious.  This boy is a very dark brown.


None of the new arrivals have yet been tested.

Health Updates:

SCHMMOKIE's skin condition is looking much better.


GUMBY almost weighs enough for Dr. Darcy to evaluate his leg.  


All other kitties are doing good with just a few little kitty colds.

Holds:

It's really happening RAISIN, WIBBLES and JENNY are becoming Vegas Babies!  Megan, Eric and friend will fly the babies to Las Vegas on 7/16.  They will be back the evening of 7/17.  VIVA LAS VEGAS!!!

ZELDA and GLINDA are on hold.  They will be adopted on 7/15 at 10am.


SAZAZ will be going home very soon.  He doesn't have to travel far.  Our own Debbie will be taking in another big boy for her very own.  Debbie is still feeding babies:  Nigel, Beazlee and Shine.  She needs to get them ready to move to the main center.  AND.... then I think that she needs a little "no kitty" time before the big guy moves in.  We are so happy for Debbie and Sazaz!!!!


Center Kitties:

The many poses of our sweet NOELLE. She is so photogenic.


MAGELLAN (black and white) and ELM (black) viewing the vast sandscape and wondering where the contents went.


Adopted Kitties:

NIGEL (now Nash) and RUFFLES (now Chip) were adopted on 10/24/25 and are now living the dream!

Nash guarding the counter

Chip at 16.5 pounds

OZ has settled in. He is very playful and gets along with his two brothers.


FFRC Chatters Weekend:

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Current Needs:


Please check the FFRC website for needed items.

A Little Something Extra:


Did you ever wonder how Derecho got his name?  He arrived during a Derecho!!



Have You Ever Heard of Derecho Alley? 🌩️
We’re in it here in Ohio, and we’re entering the climatological peak of the season.
Most people have heard of Tornado Alley, but a lesser-known corridor known as “Derecho Alley” stretches from the Plains through the Midwest and Ohio Valley. This is where the ingredients often come together for long-lived thunderstorm complexes capable of producing widespread wind damage over hundreds of miles.
June and July are typically the busiest months for derechos. In fact, some of Ohio’s most memorable wind storms — including the June 2012 derecho that left millions without power across the Midwest — occurred during the heart of summer.
Unlike tornadoes, derechos can impact entire regions at once with wind gusts of 60-100+ mph, knocking down trees, damaging buildings, and causing widespread power outages.
These storms start from a single thunderstorm and expand into the intense squall line as they move east. Fingers crossed we can avoid one this year.
from Meteorologist Ryan Wichman  

Other:


Lynnette will be back from her vacation on Monday, 7/13.  We missed her!


Humane Ohio is on Tuesday, 7/14.  Zelda and Glinda will be going for their spay so that they are ready to be adopted on 7/15.


We have been interviewing and have hired two part-time positions:


Chelsea started on 7/10 and will be the early morning Friday team member.  Chelsea is used to working with cats and has 10 of her own.  Kim is currently training her.  In August, Kim will be moving to a 4-day week.  


Stephanie (Buckeye's mom and former volunteer) will work the Friday night 5-10 shift and will fill-in on other shifts, as needed.   We had a surprise visit from Buckeye on Friday.   He is now trained to walk on a leash!!!  Good Job, Bucky!



We have nearly all shifts filled but always need volunteers!!!

Our kitty volunteers also volunteer in other ways:


Edna (Gem) and Mary Braids doing their duty! Edna hit her 2-gallon mark! That's 16 times of donating blood! Each donation can save up to 3 lives.



A note from Megan:

How neat is this? For the past two weeks, our channel has been watched by NEP, the tv broadcasting crew handling Wimbledon! Isn't that just the neatest thing?? They were kind enough to reach out and share a pic!




If you haven't looked at our Instagram page, please do!! There are great pictures of our center's kitties. Thanks so much!

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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A Tribute to National Kitten Day

Our cute little FOZZIE curled up with his Purple Momma:



BABITA putting her bed in the litterbox.


"Kittens are tiny bundles of curiosity wrapped in fur, teaching us that joy can fit in the palm of your hand."

   Amelia Hart


"Every kitten is a small miracle with whiskers, reminding us that love often arrives on silent paws."

  Daniel Rivers


"Kittens don't just grow into cats--they grow into pieces of our hearts"

  Oliver Kent


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FFRC Blog Week Ending July 4, 2026

FFRC Blog Week Ending July 4, 2026


Here's your Star-Spangled Blog!!!  Happy Independence Day, everyone!!!


History of Independence Day

Independence Day, the Fourth of July, celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, when the thirteen American colonies declared separation from Great Britain. It has been a federal holiday since 1870 (paid since 1938). Traditions include fireworks, parades, barbecues, concerts, and patriotic displays of red, white, and blue, with major fireworks shows in Washington, D.C., New York, and Boston.

Taken from MonthlyCalendar.net


Adoptions:

There were no adoptions this week.

Intakes:


All of our pens are still FULL!

LEMON was adopted on 6/26 and returned on 6/28. This was through no fault of little Miss Lemon. Her mom experienced a health issue that prevented her from being able to care for the transition of a newly re-homed kitten. Welcome Back, Little One.


Health Updates:

Sadly, on Sunday, 6/28, we lost our long-time resident barnie, STRIPE, after a short illness.  Stripe had been scheduled for health checkup with Dr. Darcy on Monday.  Stripe would have been 18 on August 9th.  Earlier this year, he lost his sister, SNOOPY.  His remaining brother, DUDE, still resides in the barn and appears in good health.  Our hearts are heavy, but we had many years with our buddy, Stripe.  We will miss you.


Unfortunately, the remaining kitten that Edna rescued as a one-two day old infant passed on 7/1.  Megan had been caring for this kitty that we had named LOREN.  He would eat pretty good and then would have to struggle to get him to eat.  He was just so darn young and must have wanted to be with his brother and momma cat.  He was warm and loved before his passing.

All other kitties are doing good with just a few little kitty colds.

Holds:


This is a very special hold:  RAISIN, WIBBLES and JENNY will become Vegas Babies!  That's right, JUDE'S mommy is looking for some more friends for him.  The current plan is for Megan, Eric and friend to fly the babies to Las Vegas on 7/16.  Megan will be back the evening on 7/17.  VIVA LAS VEGAS!!!

ZELDA and GLINDA are on hold and will be going home as soon as they are spayed.

Zelda

Glinda



TIPPY has found his furever home and will be adopted on Sunday, 7/5.  His is going home to the family that adopted his "sister" MILEY.  How great to have these two reunited again!



Center Kitties:



GUMBY is a cute little guy that doesn't let his injured leg bother him too much.


SMIDGEN checking out the weather, from way up there.



Adopted Kitties:




JUDE (black cat) is preparing room for his new sisters, RAISIN, WIBBLES and JENNY. His other siblings, LOKI and JAX are also helping.


MISS JEWEL cuddling up for a nice little snooze.



Wrapping up CAT-A-THON 2026

We wrapped up the 2026 Cat-a-Thon with our final Boom Pies and Chickie Party on Monday, 6/29.

Megan was to Boom Pie Lynnette, but Lynnette grabbed Megan's arm and the Megan got it.


Lynnette then Boom Pied Cindy.


Cindy gave Sheryl a double dose of pie.


Sheryl got Mary on a Boom Pie spin move.


Mary faked out Cindy and got Denise--sorry no picture of that.

Megan got Debbie---that's what you get for being late to a Boom Pie Party.


Denise got Lynnette.



Debbie got Debbie--she says she took one for the team.

The latest total for the Cat-a-Thon is $106,309!

Monthly Update from Megan:



This month...
We said "Goodbye" to:
Our wonderful Covie, Fluffs. He had no injuries or signs of illness. It was simply his time. He was much loved and will now be greatly missed. We're so grateful for the time we had with him.


We said "Hello!" to:
Lando, a boy that was brought in very malnourished and with the worst infected eye Director Megan had ever seen. He has since had it removed and is on the road to recovery! (Not pictured)
Beazlee, Nigel, and Shine. A trio of siblings who came in with some pretty goopy eyes. They are working on getting better so that we can find them homes!


Gumby, a little boy who came in with a broken arm. We'll get him all fixed up and ready for his family to come find him!
Babita and Kabuki, this pair of sisters were found in the middle of the road by a couple of our volunteers on their way home from their shift. They seem to be in good health and should soon be ready for their Forever Home!
Zelda/Nyx, a little girl who was dropped off at the Rescue during Cat-A-Thon. She was very dirty and had some parasites but now she's all cleaned up and heading for her new home soon as it took about 5 days for her human to find her. Some kitties are with us for years, some just a little while!
Glinda, an orange fluffy female found in someone's yard. She is already on hold and is going home with Zelda/Nyx! In and out! We love to see it! (Not pictured)
Loren, a very tiny baby who was brought in with his sister after their mama was hit by a car. His sister sadly passed but he's okay so far. Rest assured our team is doing everything possible to ensure his survival. He is warm, well fed, and well loved. (Not pictured)
We said "Have a Great Life!" to:
Miss Jewel! Our fun loving fluff is now where she belongs! She has settled in very well and is keeping her name.
Oz! We had some visitors from WI who after going back home decided they just couldn't live without this guy so they came back and now he is theirs. He is keeping his name.
Kaylee! We knew it wouldn't take long for this shockingly beautiful lady to find her Forever Home! She is also keeping her name.


Other June happenings...
Cat-A-Thon!! Our biggest fundraiser of the year brought in a total of $106,309.00!! Thank you all so, SO much! For a much more detailed summary of the event see our weekly recap blog! https://fofrescue.blogspot.com/
June birthdays:
Oz (Adopted) turned 3
Tigerlily (Adoptable) turned 3
Happy (Adoptable) turned 15
Finney (Adoptable) turned 1
Abba and Aponi (Office Kitties) turned 3
Junior (Office Kitty) turned 15


Overall, June was a great month! We can't wait to see what good things come from July! Here's some ways you can be part of it and help out:
Or you can subscribe to our YouTube channel, like our videos, share our posts on social media, etc. Every little bit helps!
Let's see what July has in store!
FFRC Chatters Weekend:

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Current Needs:


We are very low on 6" and 9" Styrofoam plates, plain Fancy Feast, Royal Canin Mother & Baby Cat Dry, Soups, Stews and Bisques and Odoban.  Please check the FFRC website for other needed items.

Seasonal Tips:


It's summer or verano for our Spanish readers. AND it's HOT!!!!!! Here's a few tips to keep our kitties cool.



Other:


We had a few "breakages" this week.  The washer went out and was replaced late on Friday afternoon.  You can only imagine the amount of laundry there was--waiting.


Somehow, mysteriously, Megan's office monitor was broken.  HMMMM, I'm sure it was just an accident--or maybe all of the late-night e-mails that the kitties were responding to.


Lynnette will be on vacation the week of 7/6.  Here's to a relaxing and stress-free week.



Weekend worker, Alissa, has left FFRC to pursue other opportunities. Megan and Debbie are helping fill in until a replacement can be found. Interviews started on Friday.


Here's a note about positions open at FFRC:


Hey guys!! Friends of Felines rescue is looking to fill some open positions! These are paid spots. Please let me know ASAP if you or anyone would be interested!! You can send a resume to ffrcmegan@gmail.com
Inside Cleaner:
Fridays 4:30am to 10am
Friday and Saturday 5-10pm
Sunday 10am to 4pm
Outside Worker:
Saturday to Tuesday 8am to 4pm with rotating weekends.

All shelters in our area are full. Thursday, we received requests to home about 125 cats. One caller had 30ish cats. People are getting frustrated and increasingly angry when we cannot help them. Please remember when dealing with folks, it takes only a small effort to be kind and considerate.


If you haven't looked at our Instagram page, please do!! There are great pictures of our center's kitties. Thanks so much!

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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