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.