Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Two more kittens have found their homes before the New Year!  Saben and Sparkles were adopted together on 12/28. They went into a home and family that were very excited to have them. We sent home their adoption bag and that special fake fox tail that they both had so much fun playing with!  It's always nice to see brothers/sisters being adopted together!

We just received a note from Amazon. Each time you make an Amazon order and you go through our website at fofrescue.org (click on the Amazon button!), we get a bit of a kickback. It's free money! For September month, which we received today, the amount is $136.06! Thank you all for this! 

The cats are doing great. They are a healthy bunch and so happy! Our cleaning, vaccines, meds and lots of TLC all help make for a happy and healthy environment. 

We have thanks to give! And we for sure are grateful.........

Michael S from VA--donation to FFRC

Jacqueline G-- donation to FFRC
3 friends from NJ--card and donation

Jonathan H from TN--donation as a thanks for having the kitty cam

Christopher B from MD--donation to FFRC

Eike S from Germany--donation to FFRC

Slawomir S from WA--donation to FFRC

Frank R from DE--donation to FFRC

Janet M--donation to FFRC

Mindy R & Marsha S, in honor of our dear friend Schinny

Steph M--donation to FFRC

Colleen P--donation to FFRC

Auntie Napa--donation in honor of Pania

Michelle V--donation to FFRC

Hans from Germany & Jules the cat--donation to FFRC

Yvonne VDK--donation to FFRC Ho Ho Ho!!

Scott W & Selena from IN--donation to FFRC

Jeanette R from GA--donation to FFRC

Fluffykater & Tommy in Germany--donation in honor of Coralie

Donna P from NJ--donation to FFRC

Terry D--donation to FFRC

Barbara W & kitties 3--donation to help with SParrow and other needs

Lucy & Peggy (3 leggy) from UK--donation to FFRC & kiss to Coralie

Kittyflynn--donation to FFRC

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And then we have:

Gary & Lori W, in memory of ali & in honor of Missy--scratchers, laundry supplies, tuna, towels, litter, cat toys, vol snacks, baby food, bisques

Rita & Eddie M--napkins, cat measuring cups, moomoo egg cup & spoon, Nala's World book, catnip mice, 2 candles, 2 fragrant soaps, desk organizer, bag clips, catnip bubbles, super soft blankie, 2 gold sparkle beverage cups, 1 bronze colored cup, 2 atowels, Belgium Chocolate!!, soft bed. Also a card to the kitties, Donna, Jacci & volunteers

Plee--22 handmade beautiful pillow cases, material for FFRC

I've heard from the family of  Eamon and Eileen. "These 2 have been the most perfect addition to our family. Eamon is so much fun and is such an outspoken and curious personality. Miss Eileen is more cautious. They are the best! We are in love!"  This is why we do adoptions!!

Tomorrow is New Year's Eve! We've had the wonderful FFRC ball drop right here at the rescue center for a number of years now. IF Mary (Friday night Mary) can make it here, we will do so again. Also, at 11 pm (FFRC time) I will do a storytime with some unheard stories by Cindy G! Come join the fun. 

Coralie is on my desk--she usually spends 5-6 hours just lounging all stretched out here everyday.  She receives lots of petting, scritches and snackers (many are compliments of the viewers!).  She loves the attention. She is receiving her medication. She loves the Royal Canin mother/babycat dry little kibbles and chicken baby food. She is maintaining her weight and is not gagging too often! I'd say, life is good for her! Each day is a treasure.

We've taken on a new adult cat. He's quite the teddy bear. His name is Ringo.....just because it seems to fit him! It's also a Name a Cat name. Ringo is 1 1/2 years old. His birthday is 5/15/19. He's a big boy, been outside for a while, I imagine. Someone found him and was concerned with his wound behind his ear. Turns out both ears have major ear mites. His one ear has a large wound from his scratching at it. It must just feel miserable to have those bugs moving about in ears. We got quite a kick out of him at a much needed bath--I asked him if he could lay down in the sink full of water and I pressed gently on his back. He plopped right onto his tummy! And not only that, he let me use the sprayer all over him to give a rinse without moving. It must've felt ever so nice!  He's all dried now, has had both ears flushed and treated, antibiotic given and his first wormings. A super sweet big boy! 

Take care..........have a great ending to 2020. We're heading into a happy and healthy 2021!!  

Thursday, December 24, 2020 Christmas Eve Day

 A very special day in so many ways. Mainly because it's the day before Christmas. A most cherished time of year. 

And here's more reasons it's special---

We've had 3 adoptions!

Stuffins--adopted 12/24.  Went to a family with kids and another cat. The cat is Ponce, here from FFRC! Stuffins will have lots of love given to him!

Giblet--adopted 12/24.  Went to a family with a mom and dad, both who have lots of time to give Giblet all the TLC that he wants. He fell asleep in his dad's arms while here at FFRC! So sweet.

Purlissa--adopted 12/24.  She went into a home with another FFRC persian. It's Teelow! And he wanted a friend! Purlissa has a new awesome mom and dad. We will see her periodically (and Teelow too) for --nail trims and fur trims. 

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We have thanks to give!

Melinda G--donation for medical supplies/expenses

Anne L--donation to be used as needed

Michael L--donation to be used as needed, in memory of Charlie, his cat who passed this year

Belltime--donation to Feliz Navidad Fund, in honor of Beth A for Christmas

Molly M--donation to FFRC

Norma C--donation to FFRC
Marti W--donation to FFRC
Beth A--donation in honor of Belltime, for Feliz Navidad Fund for Christmas

Linda H--donation to Feliz Navidad Medical Fund, in honor of Pam S

Currie Family from UK--donation for our medical needs

Sven V from Belgium--donation to FFRC

Paul S--donation to FFRC, in honor of Tory O'B

MLS--donation for finding Ramsay's santa toy!

Romeomom and cats--donation to FFRC

Angela, Tony, and lberico--donation to FFRC, in memory of the Hattonboyz

Karsten Metz--donation to FFRC

Madisonpepper, Charlie & the furkids--donation to FFRC

Matthew F--donation to FFRC

The Rescued Pride/nhfurry &nhcatlady--card & 3 turkey dollars

Julie & David from UK--a beautiful card & 2 chickie dollars

Davena & Richard--card to all for Christmas

Kelly L--donation to FFRC

Arnold A--donation to FFRC

Indy--an Amazon gift card

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And now, we had BOXES, of a sort. We were going to do boxes back on cam since Steve and my Covid tests were negative. But, for right now, just for a short time, we have continued to open them in PawMart. The reason--we are trying to limit how much time we are all together in the Main Area. And the volunteers are being cautious too about the Covid worry. We all know people that have Covid. It seems the circle has been invaded a bit and we all worry about safety. Hope you understand. We are just taking precautions for a bit. 

Donna & Robert R in AZ--Lindt Chocolates for all of us--lots and lots and many kinds and oh so delicious!

Linda Gr--beautiful 13 cat crate mats for FFRC kitties--all in Christmas designs. These are 2 sided and so soft. Plus 3 wonderful tote bags and 1 flap purse. And the cutest Boyd Bear cat ever!

Janice Ba--O'Cedar mop & bucket--will be well used!

Dewitty--3 plastic mask guards

Janice B--1 box Glad 13 gal. 110 count & 2 boxes Hefty 33 gal 48 count each

Shari C & Joellen, Precious & Tank--lots of goodies!  Sissors, perm. pens, ink pens, notebooks, index cads, 2" tape, binder clips, letter openers, extra heavy scissors for Jacci, buttons, zip ties, mini spatulas, pom-poms, sponges, flea combs, kitten thermos, Weruva cat food, 2 kitty furry pencil pouches and 2 furry "bag" toys for cats to fill with catnip!

Janet B & the  Alleycat Friends--very good & juicy grapefruits for the volunteers

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News Flash---FFRC's blog is moving to a new web address! Check it out at https://fofrescue.blogspot.com  As usual, the blog will be posted in Chatters and on the FFRC website under the OUR BLOG tab. Blogs earlier than December 2020 will be available to view on the FFRC website under the PAST BLOGS tab located on the lower gold menu bar. 

We have a Christmas miracle! And it's Coralie! We already know she is a miracle all by herself with what all she's been through. But, we've received some news that is exciting. I talked to Dr. Darcy yesterday and Coralie's lab work is back. The fluid from Coralie (taken at time of ultra sound) was sent in to learn more. It's believed to be a benign thymic branchial cyst. This is an unusual finding in cats. It's also possible that she's had this since birth, but is growing. There is no actual cancer cells in the fluid. Surgery is not an option. But....hopefully, steroids can help! The steroids have a possibility of shrinking it enough to make her eating and breathing be easier for her! Coralie received her first injection yesterday and will be repeated today. Then, she will go onto daily pills. We will  re-evaluate after a week. Merry Christmas, Coralie! 

I've been asked about Sparrow.  Yes, this sweet girl is indeed limping more. This week, she has decided to give her all in using her legs. She has been jumping down from the counter, the washer and going up and down the kuranda towers. This has resulted in her rear left leg being even more wobbly. This girl has spunk! I've tried explaining to her we would like her rear right leg to become stronger but not to hurt that knee joint anymore than it already is. She is testing both of her knee. Try reasoning with a cat!  Doesn't work! But it sure brings on the purrs from her. 

One of the sweetest cats ever....Maddie Mae Tru. I have a feeling she is older than first thought. Even blind, she finds her way around. That girl can eat! I think she's enjoying being served 3 (or 4) square meals a day! She just makes me feel like she is so content. And I like that. 

We had a great visit yesterday--by the people of Tri-County Roofing and Home Improvement. They had on their FB page, they would donate up to $1000 to be divided between FFRC and FDHS, if they could get 1,000 likes! And you all helped tremendously with that! They came today with a $500 check for FFRC! Thank you!

The cats and I would like to wish you all a very joyous Merry Christmas. Peace and happiness to you and yours. Please take good care. 

Monday, December 21, 2020

 Four more days until Christmas. As hard and rough as 2020 has been, there are still so many blessings and things to be thankful for. Plus, the cats, while they know there's been changes to this Rescue Center, are happy cats. Their lives are still fun, filled with purrs and play. 

Today was an awesome morning! It was a HumaneOhio Day! We sent up 37 cats and kittens. This broke down to 24 females and 13 males (includes 3 of FFRC boys).  The boys are Nugget, Giblet and Stuffins.

This gives us 1116 surgeries for 2020--668 female cats, 446 male cats and 1 female dog and 1 male dog. 

2019 was 1202 spays/neuters

2018 was 1026 spays/neuters.

I know our goal for 2020 was 1300. I remind myself that HumaneOhio was closed for 6 weeks due to Covid shutdown. And money has been a big issue this year for the public. So..........I am still counting our 1116 a success!   On to 2021 for spays and neuters. We've just received our new schedule for this coming year. We have been switched from Mondays to Thursdays. 

Here are more reasons we are thankful!

Markus S from Germany--donation to FFRC

Uwe N from Germany--donation to use as needed, with a hug to Coralie

Frank & Charlotte from UK--donation to FFRC

Andy M--donation to FFRC
Kelly I--donation to FFRC
Debra O'N--donation to FFRC

Eric B--donation to FFRC
Isabel R from NY--donation to FFRC

Margaret L W and Kitty and Murphy--donation to FFRC

And we had BOXES (still opened off cam  due to COvid quarantine)

Barbara E from NC--6 pretty homemade blankies & 6 awesome adoption bags

Santa Paws in Canada--ONSN's Pet Bed for Janie and all the fur babies at FFRC, because they have been well behaved!

Judy Judy--36 egg cartons

Claudia J from WV & Joey, Ellie and Merry--1 stack in box in box (cat design) for flash sale and 13 sets of beautiful stationery

Mr. Meow--gingerbread scratcher cat house, 2 cuddler cat beds and 3 piece dog toy set for Janie!

Anonymous Friend--Pinata Hut Tower Bed and Hide n' Play cat toy

MLS--long rug, coral in color

And then we had ENVELOPES!

Bill & Linda H from MI--card & donation

Phyllis B--card & chickie money

Jim & DiAnna & Friskey and Sparkey--card and donation

Wanda R from Paulding--donation to FFRC

Debbie & Greg and cats Laurie, Sophie, Sonny, Remy, Linius, Holly, Joey & Stormy--card and donation

 Steve and I are both so thankful and relieved--our Covid tests were both negative!  I'll tell you what--that was hard to stay put in the house even though it was only 3 days for our tests to come back. And the doctor said it was ok to do my morning breakfast routine. But not being out with the cats and kittens, like normal,  was difficult.  I always thought I was a very patient person but I learned that I have more to work on, in that department. 

We have a family coming Tuesday to visit Purlissa. And a family coming soon to visit Giblet too. I had Nugget in the house yesterday to visit and play with Hopie. Oh my goodness, I don't know who was rough housing more--both were crazy silly!  And then the Z's just look at them like they are impossible. 

Joy Joy so loves to have her head scratched. She is getting braver and braver and has love to give. Zasha too. She loves a tummy rub. Do you know the two cats that like to burrow under blankies?  That would be Kiara and Lucy! 

I'd like to send a big thanks to those that donated items to be given to the volunteers at this Christmas time. I love it because I so appreciate what they do for FFRC. And this makes them feel special and appreciated. A big thanks for the volunteer support! 

You all take good care. Stay healthy. Derecho says---wear your masks, wash your hands and stay distanced.  He and the other cats are anxious to have visitors again some day ! 

Saturday, December 19, 2020

Thank you all for understanding our opening of BOXES and Envelopes off cam until Steve and I get our negative tests back. We do not just want to let the boxes sit unopened or the envelopes not tended to.  I still ohhhh and awww on all of them........because I LOVE boxes and am so grateful. Shamballie helps me!

And so, we had BOXES yesterday! My big thanks of gratitude.......

Plee--475 pieces of peppermint for the horses! Wag dog treats and a Yeowww banana toy

BillieK--Janie snacks--Pupperoni, Cesar packs--84-her favorite! Jar of Milkbone snackers

Janet & Susan--UK--case of Fancy Feast Naturals, case of Purrfectly Chicken packets

Ju-In-Ji--6 cases Gerber baby food

Donna & Robert R, AZ--Beekman pampering items for Jacci, cute cat card, donation for Feliz Navidad Fund in memory of Sweet Audrianna. Christmas ornaments for each volunteer, with their names on them!

MLS--long Derecho-type rug, sea glass green

Audrey & Gary--from the Popcorn Factory--a big tin, 3 flavors

Carla M--12 cans Blue Wilderness, case Friskies, cat snackers

Davena & Richard--UK--For Pania--her Pania Flakes, 4 nice collars, one is purple, for CDot, so I may hear him flying through the air to land on my shoulder!

Anonymous Friend--24 cans salmon

Mary S from CA--Aspen self warming pet bed & 25 egg cartons

Richard H--cat snackers and dog snackers

Mr. Meow--toys, toys, toys!  Cat snacks, Squeeze Ups, 6 lg. cans,11 tuna cans, 4 boxes Paws pouches, 1 box Delectables, Cat meat sticks (Covies especially love these!), Whole Hearted cans-4 pks/4 flavors

And then, we had Envelopes!  Love the cards and the kind words

Donna & Robert R & the Riley Rescues--Happy Birthday to Magic and chickie $$, card and puff balls for Magic

Jen & TR E, from CA--Christmas card

Ellis & Barb I from Defiance--card and donation

Dorothy D from TX--card & donation

Martin M--card with saying from the cats!

KathyInWV & Donnie & cats--Christmas card

Roger & Trudy S and Wilella--card and donation

Kathy & John S--Tickle cat card!

Peggy B from MD--card and donation

Matt & Darcia S and family--donation in honor of Dawn and Tom

Maria & Miranda in Sweden--Christmas card

Our new returnee Persian cat, Purlissa is now out and about in the Main Area. She just waltzed right out like she had never been gone! What a big sweetie she is. Loves attention. 

Yesterday was the vet day for Coralie and Sparrow. Here's a preliminary update:

Sparrow--x-rays of her knees and growth plates.  As you probably already know, she had been a hit by car and fractured both knees which involves her growth plates.  Not a good situation for a young cat. Her left knee is still very bad. Her kneecap is no where near where it should be. She has trouble trying to use this leg and is already showing some muscle atrophy from disuse. Her right knee is not good but most definitely better than her left.  The course of action--remove the left leg to alleviate the pain and hope the right knee is able to get stronger and support her hind end. There is a possible surgery that may help her right knee. This all has been gone over by our vets Dr. Darcy and Dr. P. 

Coralie--she had x-rays and an ultrasound. Her heart, esophagus and trachea are all very displaced due to the mass.  It is still there. The good thing....there's no real pain. There is possible discomfort from the displacement of her organs which relates to her respirations and eating.  Coralie is already a miracle cat--she survived severe frostbite and now she is dealing with this. Each day is a miracle for her. So, right now, we are maintaining, day to day. We are watching her weight, respirations, ability to eat, her color and mainly her happiness level. We will love her to the fullest! And remember...........she's a cat and cats are awesome in their ways. 

You all take good care. Enjoy this day--each day can hold wonders for all of us! 

Thursday, December 17, 2020

We have a bit of snow on the ground. All the farm animals are fine and are toasty warm. The Firecats, Porchies, Covies and Barnies all have lots of warm beds, red heat lights and plenty of nutritious food. All is good. They already know that turkey is on the menu for Christmas! 

We have thanks to give!

Lynda S--donation to FFRC

Laura N--donation to FFRC

Martha C & Mr. Whiskers--10 bags of litter!!

Dora A--donation to help with medical supplies

BillieK--donation for Sparrow & Coralie's vet appointments

James R--donation to FFRC

Gusti--donation to help with Sparrow & Coralie's vet car

We also had BOXES today--YOU are appreciated! 

Linda--11 gorgeous cat duffel bags from Greater Goods

JM41--Wash & Wear handbag, for a flash sale

Cindy G & Linda--202 Ink for Jacci's computer

Anonymous Friend--Fancy Feast 24 cans, gravy lovers

JustMe--an extra webcam, just in case it's needed!

Feline Friend Canada/SkippyDo--flopping kicker fish!

Kathy3103--Friskies Lil' Slurprises 16 pouches

MightyKat & Brothers--3 boxes Chura/Bondi licks, 9 Tiny TIger Snack Jars, assorted flavors

M & M--a cute tickle card!, donation, 7 Christmas bags, Christmas tags, monthly planner, queen cat sheet set, index cards & postie notes, 2 stuffed santas holding towels.

MLS--24" x 60" 2 new fluffy rugs!

Debbie & Joie--donation & card, energy bug light, note cards, 3 magnets (Frosty, Santa, Reindeer), 2 pet wipes, pop n fold laundry bag, shower curtain, a fun hinged orange cat jar, Google Home Mini Asst.

Cat of Debbie & Joie--Shira, Alexzandra, Misha--for Jacci beautiful purse & matching wallet, oblong blanket scarf, very fluffy snowflake socks

3 Double Jay's--assorted candy Christmas bag for Steve!

And then we had envelopes!

Stephanie K--card and donation

Marilyn & Terry--card and chickie money

Patricia H--card and donation

Craig M & family--card and donation

Martha C--card, pet food circles & donation

Ellen P--card and donation

Susie R--card and donation made in honor of Susan H's Christmas!

Mary D--donation in memory of Tiny TOe

Putnam Pet Pals & Mike, dog warden for Putnam COunty--donation and cat supplies

And now you are probably thinking.......hey, wait a minute, I didn't see BOXES or Envelopes. And you would be right.  We opened them in the PawMart, with a good reason.  Steve came down with a fever last night--first one in probably 15 years. Because we both have had secondary exposures to Covid, we went to the clinic where a Covid test was done on both of us. We both have had mild symptoms this past week. Results will be back in 2-6 days. So......he's staying inside and resting. I am staying out of the main area when volunteers are present. And as always, we all wear masks.  I can come out when no one is here to do what I need to do. Plus, the doctor said I could still do my morning breakfasts with the cats since Donna, Kim and I have been together every single day. 

We are hoping this is just a simple cold for both of us but we want to be cautious. Especially with our volunteers.  They mean the world to both Steve and myself (and the cats!). 

Myles, the newest baby kitten is doing good. He has a nice round FFRC belly! Auntie Peggy has taken him home for a bit to continue his care.

We have a returned cat. This is Purlissa, a calico persian that had been born here at FFRC on 9/17/17.  She has been with the same owner since adoption. Due to severe allergies, Purlissa has returned to FFRC.  She is so beautiful and sweet. Right now she is in Paddys Place. We already have a possible new home for her--another Persian home! 

Tomorrow is Coralie and Sparrow's big days at the vets office.  I will still be taking them as I have to stay in the truck anyway during their visits.  I will just take a book and wait for them! And still wear a mask when they are taken from the truck. I'll keep you all informed as to what goes on with them.

You all take good care. Be kind to one another. And please.....give extra thanks to our mods and admins. They do so very much for this rescue center. 

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Have you noticed?  It's very obvious.  The cats and kittens have been extra good!  They heard through the catnip vine that there MIGHT be another fresh cooked turkey for them on Christmas Day! They are so very excited. And they've promised they will share, as it's for ALL the outside cats too--the Porchies, Firecats, Covies and Barnies. Now, to be extra good kitties and cats!

And we have many thanks to give!

Deena M--donation to FFRC

Lynne J W--donation to FFRC

Dan J--donation to FFRC

Thomas W--donation to FFRC

Pamela C--donation to FFRC

Missy R--donation to FFRC, in honor of Fred, Gail & Boo Boo

Sharron P from Canada--donation to FFRC

Connie K--donation to FFRC

Kenneth M--donation to FFRC

Nicole D--donation to FFRC

Faithy M--donation to cover a public cat spay/neuter!

Douglas P--donation to FFRC

Lana H--donation to FFRC

Christopher S--donation to FFRC

Deborah S--donation to FFRC

Lana H--donation to FFRC

VinceJG from Canada--donation to FFRC

Monday is our next HumaneOhio spay/neuter day. Hoping for another full schedule.  We will also be sending 2 of our boys up--Stuffins and Giblet. They will travel in the same crate, for comfort.  

We have taken on a new baby kitten. Today he is 13 days old--a grey silver tiger, a little boy. He was found when he was less than 24 hours old. He's been taken care of by a friend and now he's here. His name is Myles, a Name a Cat Name. He is being syringe fed and is a cuddler. His birthday is 12/3/20. 

Friday is an important day! Dr. Darcy would like to see Sparrow and Coralie.  It's time for Sparrow's second x-rays of her knees. This will give us an indication of what treatment may need to be done. She is one extra sweet girl--so kind, so sweet. And she just keeps right on playing and joining in with the kittens. Yes, her back legs are still wobbly, especially the left leg. We are hoping to see some healing especially in the right leg, enough to support her body weight more since the left leg is the worse. Regardless, this is a happy kitten!

And then there is Coralie. What a miracle girl she is.  It has been a whole week since she has gagged up any food! This in itself is crazy. Looking at the x-rays, it's plain to see how that mass has so pushed and displaced her trachea and esophagus. Here's something else that is awesome---she is eating.  YES...actually eating fairly normally. And I've weighed her--she has now gained 6 ounces of her lost weight back! I've talked to Dr. Darcy and she is very happy too and very perplexed.  She would like to see Coralie on Friday too, for another x-ray and this time, an ultrasound. This will tell us what is going on.  Dr. Darcy is curious as I am too--what happened?  I also told her she has had hundreds of prayers said. Friday will tell us more of her story. 

The Gold Christmas Castle that was here in the Rescue Center is now being shared with the Covies!  And they love it! 

Remember we've mentioned Merlin.....the newest Firecat?  He was dropped off here mid summer. At that time, we would see him but only at a distance. One good thing---he was already neutered! He has come so far...he loves to eat and we can now lightly pet him. He houses in the A-frame by the Firehouse. Merlin is a buff cat. He's even making friends with the firehouse cats! 

Take good care and have a great day.

Saturday, December 12, 2020

It's just amazable!  Kitty Christmas was just a week ago, yet we had enough BOXES to open yesterday!  I'm deeply grateful for your support. 

Hope -- 2 boxes of Rachael Ray's Nutrish Perfect Broths

New Jersey Lurker -- 5 Purple Mamma's, Box of Delectable Senior 

Anonymous -- Case (24) FF Poultry and Beef 

Amanda H -- Container of Jumbo Stuff Temptations, Cesar Softies for Janie, 2 Cases (12 ) Friskies Pate  

Plee -- 6 Boxes of FF Appetizers Ocean Fish  

Joice & Ed & anda other  -- Case(24) Friskies Indoor

Mr. Meow -- Card, Stockings, Assorted Toys

Anne, James & Skippy -- Card, Assorted Bag of Chocolates, 4 lb Bag of Assorted Christmas Chocolates

Tammy W/Doriskat -- Food Bowl for Alma

Jane in UK -- Bag of Purina On Healthy Kitten 

Susan G -- Card, Donation in Honor of Bonnie & Kazz, Calendars, Decorative Bags, Assorted Cards, Wrapping Paper, Skip O Game, Stationary  

Patty Pk --8 Containers of Disinfecting Wipes, Maple Syrup, Lg Container of Temptations, Several Bags of Snacks, Box of Delectables

Bailey in Uk -- 2 large Bags of Pania Flakes, 3 Boxes of Lil Soups

April Catlover -- 2 Cases of Baby Food, 2 Boxes of Beyond Mixers Broths

Kathy3103 -- Case of BFF Canned Food Land & Sea with Gravy

Brian C -- 3 Containers of Temptations, 3 Boxes(12) of Delectable, 3 Boxes of Lil Soups

Annette 30 -- 4 Boxes of Delectable Bisque,3 Boxes of Lil Soups, Case(12) FF  

Elaine & Allen -- 2 Bags(40lb) of Litter, 1 Case(32) Friskies, 5 Cases(24) Friskies, 1 Case(24) FF,Box of Appetizers

Rosemary -- Case(24) Canned Food, 3 16lb Bags of Dry Food, 4 Containers of Litter  

Beth -- 4 Cases of Baby Food 

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Envelopes:

Clark, Jessie and rest of the Gang --Birthday Cards for Nyota, Magic, Walter-Walter-Walter, Mayor Anony , with Chickie Money for each 

Allen & Elaine/Fl - Christmas Card

Elaine & Allen/Fl -- Card, Stamps, Donation in memory of Little Kat

Steph & Trevor /UK - Card for Magic, 2 5$ Chickie Money 

Roslinda - Christmas Card

Julie & David - Card for Magic, 2 5$ Chickie Dollars

Jane H/Oh - Christmas Card & Donation

Tammy & Terry Q & Napping Kitties - Christmas Card 

Tom C -  Card,  Donation in memory of Aunt Mart & Boots

Jackie C & Sharon S -- Note & Donation 

Joyce & Chuck R/NH - Card & Donation 

Barry & Lori, Oscar, Calvin - Card & Donation 

Connie & Craig A/Oh -- Card & Donation

Susan P/Mn - Card & Donation in Memory of Kitty Flynn 

Joe L/Scotland - Card & Donation for Coralie in Memory Kazz (Grrrr) 

Annamarie T - Donation  

Trace, Phil & Bella -- Christmas Card

Anita W/Oh - Donation 

Chris & Tom W - Christmas Card 

Rita K/Il - Christmas Card & Donation 

Hailey G/Pa - Card & Donation in Honor of Coralie

Joyce A/Ca - Card & Donation  

Cheryl B--donation to FFRC

Sr. Mary and Sr. Sharon (FFRC adoptees!)--donation to FFRC

The 4 kittens--Nuggins, Giblet, Glory Bee and Stuffins are doing great. Their energy level is sky high. And then they crash and sleep the deep peaceful sleep of kitties. These babies are super sweet and love to be cuddled. Only Stuffins is on hold at the moment. 

Have you seen Ramsay taking a few strolls lately?  He is absolutely so very proud of himself when he does. You can tell by his face and smile! It's so hard not to pick him up and help him but we try not to. He WANTS to do this! And it's so good mentally and emotionally for him!

Zasha is doing so good. Three legged does not mean slow to her! She can climb those Kuranda Towers lickety split! We know she is a bit shy but she knows to come to the Kuranda Tower to have her tummy rubbed.  It's all on her terms. She has a purr that vibrates right off of her!

Joy Joy, another adult, is so beautiful. Yes, she too is a little shy. but she comes out when it's quiet and plays and plays! She loves the catnip toys and the brown rug with the holes in it! It just takes patience with her!

An update too on Maddie Mae Tru. She is doing wonderful and learning her way around so nicely. Her memory is good and she has a good roadmap in her head. She loves to be petted and have her ears and back rubbed. Her fur that had to be shaved is starting to come in fuzzy already! 

Take good care. It's the weekend--enjoy and pet those pets! 

Friday, December 11, 2020

Four more adoptions have happened! I'm thrilled with the loving, kind homes for our cats and kittens.

Alaina--adopted 12/7. She went into a home where she will be loved. Yes, she has a bit of sass, but she has  much bigger love parts in her! I've already heard from her new mama and they have hit it off well together! 

Kafuzzle--adopted 12/9--a much waited for kitten finally was able to go to her new home--she had to wait for her spay to be done.  I talked to the new family last night and Kafuzzle is settling in. 

Kazz & Bamboo--adopted 12/10. Another double adoption! And this one is extra sweet because these two love to play together! They now have a new mom and dad!

We also had an extra great day on this past Monday--it was our HumaneOhio surgery day. These are always good days. Due to Covid, we are trying to do check ins outside until the weather forces us inside. We sent up 45 cats and kittens. This broke down to 25 spays and 20 neuters and includes 5 FFRC cats.

This brings our 2020 totals to 1074, which breaks down to 644 spays and 433 neuters plus 2 dogs! We still have one more spay/neuter clinic for HumaneOhio on December 21.

The small kitten foursome are doing great and are all good friends. In the mornings, after a good night sleep, they are rather crazy! Flips, running full speed, jumping onto one another, skidding around corners--it's all in good fun! 

We have thanks to give! YOU are appreciated.

Jill D--a donation for Coralie to keep her in her good snacker supply

Tracy B--donation to FFRC

Katherine and 3 FFRC cats--Emmy, Lark, Lilly--Merry Christmas to FFRC

Charlotte T--donation to FFRC

Marco G--donation in honor of sweet Lucie

Deborah T from OH--donation to FFRC

Lou S from TX--donation to FFRC

Brenda B from OH--donation to FFRC

Neils E C--donation for Derecho, in memory of Kazz

Jaclyn G from OH--donation to FFRC

Saratoga Studio of FIne Art--donation in memory of Tiny Toe D

Robert M--donation to FFRC

Judy M from NE--games, cat towel sets, pillowcases, 18 crate pads, quilt, donation, 12 xcans KMR, cat springs.  She also sent us a few beautiful items from Larrisa's artwork collection!

Melinda G from NV--5 hand made, super soft, beautiful blankets for the kitties. 

On Weds., we had our Flash Sale, compliments of Warped items and Angie L's items. Warped donated her Warped-de-doos and many kinds of cat toys with her super potent catnip. Angie L donated many of her homemade awesome soaps.  Everything sold, bringing in $1,261. Wow--many thanks to Warped, Angie, to the flashie mods, the other mods and to all those that purchased these items. 

I've been asked about an update on Coralie. So far, she is maintaining. She spends much of her day time on my desk, just napping and keeping me company for when I am working. Magic hangs with her a lot. She is taking her meals by herself and is keeping enough in her tummy that she is not dehydrated. She actually seems quite comfortable and peaceful.  We are simply providing hospice care--offering food frequently, brushing her, keeping her comfortable and tons of TLC. Everyday is precious to still have her.

Two of our newer older girls are doing good.  Zasha (leg and ear amputation) loves to have her tummy and back rubbed. But, it must be done on a kuranda tower of her choice! She has a very deep and pounding purr! Maddie Mae Tru is happy. She does what she wants. We help her to the litterboxes and make sure she finds her food/water bowls. She loves to lounge and seems quite content. Her fur is starting to grow back from where she had to be shaved. 

The Porchies, Barnies, Firehouse cats and the Covies are all doing great. They all have extra warm bedding, heat lights, shelters provided and nutritious foods. Plus, snackers.........they love their snackers! A happy bunch of cats!

 You all take good care. Join us for BOXES today at 11:00.  We love to have your company. 

Sunday, December 6, 2020

Grathaciate to you all! Nope, that's not a misspelling!  It's my new word to you--to help express how thankful I am to each of you for what you do for this Rescue Center.  

I am........grateful, thankful and appreciative......all rolled into one!  So, a big grathaciate to you! 

Kitty Christmas was yesterday. Actually, that was the conclusion of many weeks ahead of that! Here's a bit of info of what went into Kitty Christmas:

FIrst box arrived 9/20/20

The heaviest box delivered was 71 pounds

There were 598 boxes (including litter that has not been delivered yet)

Total weight, including litter was 16,115lbs

Bags of adult cat food--46 bags

FIVE pallets of litter will be delivered of Dr. Elsey's Ultra litter!

Bags of kitten food--26 bags

Snackers--83 containers

Baby food--99 cases

Canned cat food--191 cases

So, you can see that we have much to be Grathaciate about!

Yesterday was a fun day of celebration of YOU--all those who made it possible. We had cat cookies. The cats had 3 specialized meat cakes. Santa came and gave the cats a big golden castle they can play in for a long time! A fresh cooked 29 lb turkey was brought for an afternoon snack (some went into the freezer). Stories were told. Volunteer and mods gave their thoughts on favorite cats and kittens. Lots of names were drawn for many give-aways! A wonderful Christmas story by CIndy G was read. Plus an FFRC version of Twas the Night Before Christmas.  All these things were planned for YOUR enjoyment because we appreciate you all. 

And then.......another surprise happened. FFRC will be ordering many of the medical supplies that we are in need of. Money was donated to cover these costs. What a relief to be able to have our needed medical items on the shelves. 

On top of that, our rather large veterinary bill at Dr. P and Darcy's clinic is paid in full. A whopping $2791.38 was covered by generous donators. Plus, there was a $1,299.14 extra that was given for a credit at the vet clinic! 

And then a bumper upper miracle happened. You folks kept right on giving. We don't have a full total on it, but over $,1600 was collected in bump ups to be added to the credit at the vet office. Grathaciate! 

I would also like to say a big thanks to Bill and Angie.  They gave up half of their garage for months to hold all of the packages. They gave much time to organize this event and to do all the shopping. And to plan how to squeeze out every penny of a dollar to best use. Another thanks for providing our taco supper after the event! I am very Grathaciate.

And thanks to Lynnette and Marcia.  They too gave hours and hours of time to help plan this event. They both are also my sanity-keepers! Pure joy to work with them. Grathaciate.

A friend and I was talking today of how awesome our FFRCNation is. FFRC is grateful for every penny. I will always remember a little girl that came to FFRC. She dug into her pocket and held her hand out so proudly--she had 57 cents. She earned it and was giving it to FFRC---oh wow. That was one of the richest 57 cents we ever had. 

We had four more adoptions!

Lewbeth--(missed putting this in last blog) was adopted 12/2. She went to a family to be the best friend of a young girl. They had met here twice and Lewbeth sure did her best to show that she was the cat that would be devoted to this girl. Very sweet.

Jersey--adopted 12/5. She went into a family with 12 year old triplets! It was so cute--she went to each of the kids for pettings. She's going to be a tripled loved kitten!

Comanche and Kaitlyn--adopted 12/6. They went together to a home with a mom and a dad that has lots love and time to give them. They also had brought some Christmas supplies for FFRC!

We had BOXES on Thursday! Many thanks to our catetary, MK!

Anonymous -- 7lbs of RC Baby Cat Food, Catnip Scratcher , 2-- 20lb Containers of Tidy Cat Litter 

New Jersey Lurker -- 3 Containers(50) Churu Squeeze Ups

Bill & Lisa S -- Card, Donation in Memory of Patricia Schmel,12 packs Temptations, 2 packs Advantage 2, Q-Tips, Broths, Toys, Quart Storage Bags,  

Anne, James & Skippy -- Soft Crate Carriers, 5lbs of Organic Dog Treats, Large Box of Chocolates

Hope366 -- Case(40) Friskies 

John/thor -- Triple Action Water Fountain 

Mr. Meow -- Card, Flat of Stamps, 7 Towels, 15 Stockings, 2 Light Globe,Calendar, Treat Bags, 2 Dice, 2 Cat Plaques with stands, Toys, Christmas Puzzle Books, Paw Print Ornament, 6 Cans of Sardines

Susan P, Dude, Fiddle, Rascal  & Neighbor -- Card, 30 Pot Holders/Hot Pads, Hand Made Quilt, 

Yvonne VDK -- Shusi Gummy Candy for Donna, Iams Kitten Food, 9lives 

Edna/Gem -- Hand Made Blankets for Adoption Bags 

Kathy 3103 -- 2 Boxes of  Weewuva  

Eddie & Rita M/Uk --  2004 Thomas Kincade Ceramic Christmas Tree, 

Sue & Socks -- 4 Boxes of Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, Huge Tin of Hershey Candy Bars, 25Lb Box of Assorted Hershey Chocolate Bars 

Great Aunt Julie --  Case(30) FF

Anonymous -- Box of Whiskas 

Ann, Kevin & Bailey B/Uk -- Card,  Humming Bird Figurine 

Sunnie J --  8 Towel Set, Socks, Wash Cloths, 6 Huggies Wipes, Bag Clips, box of 13 Gallon Garbage Bags, Post E Notes, Water Bottle, 3 Boxes of Belvita, Thank You Notes, M&M's for Lynnette    

Kinsey E & Wendy C -- 3 Cases of Friskies , 16Lb Bag of Kitten Kabootle 

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Envelopes 

Janice, Randy/Fl -- Card & Donation

Beth W/NY, Card & Donation 

Tom & Linda C/Il  - Donation 

Mary Od/Fl /Julie Od -- Card,  Donation in Honor of  Marti W

Cohen & Djinn/Tx  -- Card, Donation 

Forest & Dorinda K/Ga -- Note & Donation

Jeanne S/Fl -- Donation for Felix Navidad

Reta Z/Mi -- Card, Donation toward Vet Bills

Julia D/Pa & Kitties -- Card, Donation in Memory of Uri, 5 $ Chickie Money 

Rosalee V/NY -- Donation 

Marie M/ NM  -- Card, Donation 

Tomorrow is our HumaneOhio surgery day. Hoping for another full schedule. We will still hold the check ins and check outs outside due to Covid.  We will keep doing this until the weather is too cold.  We are sending 5 cats up--Kazz, Kafuzzle, Glory Bee, Saben and Sparkles.  FFRC will not be having an FFRC surgery date for December due to a change in schedule. 

Remember Lorha? Her family sent an email. Her new name is Holly and she rules the house! She's been with them now a year. Sounds like she's a happy girl!

We have taken on 2 new kittens. They arrived the same day but not from the same litter. Glory Bee is a black tiger, female, born 10/2/20. Giblet is a grey tiger/white kitten with a white tip tail, male, born 10/23.  They arrived separately but quickly have become best friends. They are in the back Thumper's Room, on the floor, shaking up the room! 

We have more thanks to give!

Jodiann87--Space Ace Bulk Hand Sanitizer--really nice!

Davena--donation in honor of Magic's birthday!

Donavon S--donation for all the kitties

Fran D--donation in honor of Magic's Birthday

Jason E--donation in honor of his mom--Doris, our Hatmaker friend

Hope A--donation to FFRC

Hans M from Germany--donation to FFRC

Hallie G--donation to FFRC

Ronnie T from KY--donation to FFRC

Tracy L--donation to FFRC

Ajpritting & Gary --donation in honor of Magic's birthday

Lakefront Cargo LLC--donation to FFRC

Renee C--donation to FFRC

Gusti--donation to help with FFRC kitties going to HumaneOhio

Dorothy H--donation to FFRC

Katherine E--donation to FFRC

Karen ML from OR--donation to FFRC

Annette20--donation for Coralie

Kittyflynn--donation to FFRC

Wednesday will be an adoption for Kafuzzle--she gets her new home!  Thursday, Kazz and Bamboo will be leaving for their new home!

You all take care and remember.........Grathaciate! 

Thursday, December 3, 2020

Kitty Christmas is now 2 days away! We are very excited and so very grateful. THe cats have put together lots of really nice COnsolation Prizes too, for Saturdays event--all kinds of goodies to be given away to show our appreciation to YOU! Santa and Mrs. Santa has already made 4 trips here. As you know, this Kitty Christmas will be very different due to Covid. But, we're up to changes and it'll be fun! The gifts have been awesome and much needed and super apprreciated. 

Kitty Christmas starts at 9 am and the last segment will start at 3 pm. We have lots to do! 

This blog is mostly going to be to catch up on thank yous and to talk about Coralie.

Let's do our thanks first!

 Sarah R--donation to FFRC

 Jerrilynn L--donation to FFRC

 Lindsey H--donation to FFRC 

Charles H from VA--donation to FFRC

 Dennis G from CO--donation to FFRC 

Ruth D--donation to FFRC, wishing blessings 

Sheila L--donation to FFRC 

Alex M--donation to FFRC 

Jessica & Brad F from MO--donation to FFRC 

Judy and Mr. Phil--donation to FFRC 

Harm B--donation to FFRC 

Shannan W--donation to FFRC 

David S W--donation to FFRC 

Jenean B from MI--donation to FFRC

 Barbara K from VA--donation to FFRC 

Patricia R--donation to FFRC 

Joseph C--donation to FFRC 

Chris C from CA--donation to FFRC

 Leslie G--donation to FFRC 

Lisa C from OR--donation to FFRC

 Lise A--donation to FFRC 

Cheryl S from MD--donation to FFRC, for her birthday 

Martin M from UK--donation to FFRC 

Richard O from VA--donation to FFRC

 Lorene B--donation to FFRC 

Gusti--donation to FFRC to help Maddie Mae Tru 

Sharon G--donation to help the Feliz Navidad Fund

 Cait O T--donation to FFRC 

 We also had donations made to FFRC for GIving Tuesday--Michelle & Mary LF, in honor of COralie, Kellie P from OH, Eaglewatcher and Michelle U in honor of Coralie 

 And then.....grateful donations for Coralie: Dave W, Billie K, Chloecat, Janet K and Wendy C from UK

 FFRC benefited from the Amazon purchases that were made through our website Amazon button! We received $150.90 which will be used for our utility bills!

 Maddie Mae Tru is groomed, shaved in parts, all mats, prickers and burrs removed, ears cleaned, brushed and combed and had a good bubble bath. Her white is snow white now and she looks super. And no sticky things to poke her anymore. Many thanks to those that helped us with new shavers--we even have a spare! 

Coralie news---many of you know that Coralie spent Monday at the vets. They had been closed for 2 weeks so that was the soonest we could get her in. In the past 10 days, she had been coughing up her food. This is not to be mistaken for actually vomiting. That is not the case. It was like she was "burping" up or coughing up her food. After having x-rays, a very large mass was seen at the base of her neck/throat. It is pressing on her esophagus and trachea. Like a true cat, she disguished her problems until her symptoms could not be hidden any longer. Due to the very large size of this mass, her trachea and esophagus is being compressed. The mass also has pushed the heart and lungs out of their normal position. It is displacing and flattening the trachea and esophagus. Dr. Darcy and Dr. P has conferred on this. We are trying a medicine that may decrease the size a bit. The good thing is there is no pain for her. There's several more problems though. Because of the compression on her trachea, it's hard for her to get enough oxygen. When she arrived at the clinic on Monday, her O2 was down to 50%--extreme critical condition. It took them some time to get the level up. Also, it's extremely difficult for her to eat. It's like a twisted tiny bit of esophagus to get any food to slide to the tummy. So, we are feeding her now every hour, just a little bit to keep her tummy satisfied with a little food. The other hard news is she also has masses in her lungs. With all of this combined, we are going day by day with her.   Folks, please understand, we are at hospice care right now for Coralie.  So.....it's all about Coralie now.  Her

"treatment" now is love, chin scritches (her favorite), us telling her she is beautiful (she knows it), her fluffy beds and her yummy very soft food. 

We also took in two new kittens. They are Saben and Salette Tiffany Sparkles (known as Sparkles). This brother and sister siblings are 6 months old with a birthday of 6/1/20. Both are black and white. Their names are Name a Cat name. They were found by a Deputy Sheriff when just 4 weeks old. His wife raised them and then asked if FFRC could find them homes! Both kittens are in Paddy's Place but will be out and about very soon.

 Monday is our HumaneOhio surgery day. We hope to have a full schedule, including 4 of FFRC cats. 

Take care, stay healthy and give your pets a big pet and extra snackers from FFRC.