Saturday, January 30, 2021

Snow is suppose to be coming tonight. We've had a fairly easy winter so far. Today we will make sure the cats and farm animals are all snug and ready. Shovels are ready, snow plow will do the parking lot, food is stocked everywhere, bird feeders are full, red heat lights are all working, blankies in beds, electric water bowls are plugged in--we are ready.  

We are so thankful for your support. What you do for FFRC, does indeed make a difference! 

Charles D from TX--donation to FFRC

Peter L from Germany--donation to FFRC

Luai M from WA--donation to FFRC

Sarah R--donation to FFRC

Steph M--donation for FFRC, plus...Steph & Trevor from UK--your Christmas card and donation finally made it!  ty

Colleen P--donation to FFRC

Michele T--donation to FFRC

Janet M--donation to FFRC

Sarah R from West Yorkshire--donation for vet bills

Peggy B--from Mar;yland--donation to FFRC

Howardena, our friend from NY, who is a friend of Nona's--a donation to FFRC

Anne, James, our Canadian lurkers and Skippy--a cute card and a donation

Mindy C--Vitakraft PurrSticks--a whole bunch of them!

Megan, vol--an awesome super wonderful wheelbarrow!

And then.........we had BOXES!  Wonderful, glorious BOXES!

Mr. Meow--7 towel sets, 6 sardines,4 cat treats, 13 packets, 12 Meow Mix packs, snackers, NutruVet Milk Replacement kittens, 6 cans, hot pads/dish cloth/oven mitt/towel

Anonymous Friend--24 cans FF Savory

Anonymous Friend--4 lysol packs

Pat C, vol--lysol wipes

Floyd & Patty from IN--3 lysol wipes

Tweety Tweet--12 Lil' Soups, 12 appetizers, 12 rolls Bounty PT

Sandra (friend of Cindy G)--an awesome, glass beaded picture of Coralie

Plee--4 cases of 24 gravy loves, 3 litter coupons, lots and lots of new handmade pillowcases--we sure do appreciate!

Lynda D--60 cups Lil' Soup

Jeremy & DIane H--case of FF Kitten

Dianna D from NC--teal rug 24 x 60

Roseann & Bianca--30 cans FF variety

We had a special donation from a sweet 5 year old girl, named Ella. She and her mom/dad-Scott and Sarah-adopted two kittens from FFRC. They are Celeste and Beulah, now named Covey and Fizzy. Ella and her mom came this week, with Ella bearing an armload of Valentines that she made for FFRC and the kitties. She also donated $25 of her very own money by doing chores. The outside cats sure did enjoy her! Thank you Ella and to your family. Happy Valentine's Day to you too! 

Two Flash Sales coming up!  The first one is Feb. 3, Weds. at 11:00 an,  It's a Keep Warm Kind Of Flash Sale--full of blankets, handwarmers, scarfs, crate pads, leggydews, biggydews, throws!  All are really so nice!

The second Flash Sale will be the following week--time/date to be announced. This one will be a Warped Flash Sale!  Yes, we received a giant box, stuffed full of Warped items! Fun times ahead!

Magic is doing very well.  He gets 2-3 times on the floor daily (short 15 minute times) so he can exercise. He is so good about being patient and spending his day time in Dodger's Pen and in June's Room with Ramsay at night time. Won't be long before his sutures will come out. His incision area looks very good.

This past Thursday was our HumaneOhio surgery day! We sent up 37 cats--17 females, 19 males and also a cat that needed an eye enucleation.  Here's something incredible--almost 100% of those females were ALREADY IN HEAT.  This is the time to please get those cats spayed! It takes a quick 9 weeks to have a litter of kittens. Those kittens born this early spring can indeed have kittens of their own in the fall.  Please...........be a part of the solution.........get a cat spayed or neutered! 

We've heard from Purlissa's family. She is doing wonderful and has settled in very quickly and easily! What a sweetie she is. So happy for her.

Mirabeau continues to do great too! She loves to play. Ping Pong balls are a favorite of hers! And she's a talk--loves to chatter while she plays.

I say this every year at this time! Enjoy this quiet, more relaxed time!  Our adoptions have been tremendous this past year and I've been thrilled with the loving homes. We actually have just a few cats left that need homes and we continue working on that. While we are working hard on and encouraging spays/neuters, baby season is really just around the corner.  

Myles was here this past Thursday. He is growing and now is bigger and ever so sweet! Auntie Peggy is taking such good care of him.  He was down on the floor checking things out. Won't be long until he comes back and stays.

Just amazing--this week we have still been receiving Christmas cards!  The mail has been rather pokey but eventually things make it here and there. Many of the items that we have sent out are still on their travels to their destinations too.  If you have a worry though, feel free to contact us and we can check tracking numbers on most things.

I love Mother Teresa's quotes--here's another favorite: "Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless. 

Take care everyone! Whether you are a chatter, a lurker, a mod, an admin, a supporter by funds or good thoughts and prayers---YOU are appreciated. 

Monday, January 25, 2021

 Two more adoptions! 

Mirabeau was adopted 1/22. She went to an elderly gentleman who recently lost his pet and needed company. She is doing just that--keeping him company! I've seen pictures and both Mirabeau and the gentleman look happy. She has found her place!

Purlissa--she is now a Pennsylvania resident. She went to live with Tammy and Keith who have adopted other Persians from us. From the pictures, she looks awesome and quite happy! This will be her forever home. Big thanks to Billypogo for transporting her from FFRC to the state line. 

Magic is doing terrific. His repair surgery was this past Thursday. Dr. Darcy did an amazing job on his bum. It looks great and is healing nicely. We're trying to do minimal amount on the floor until his sutures are out. He's doing ok with this for now. He spends time on my desk and naps. He spends time in Dodger's Pen during the day. And at night, he bunks in with Ramsay in June's Room with a rug on the floor and a cushie bed. He adapts so nicely!

The two dentals from last week are also doing well. They went back to their appropriate homes on Thursday. Both are eating well. 

Sounds like a snow/sleet storm may be coming later today. All is prepared on the farmyard though. All the farm animals and the cats have good clean shelters. Sometimes the Porchies like to play run and slide in the snow on the sidewalks! The Firecats also have the A-Frame for shelter. The bird feeders are filled and will be well used today!

We have thanks to give!

Annette VDB, from Netherlands--donation to FFRC

Eric M--an FFRC mod--donation to be used where needed

Kelly L--donation to FFRC

Janet K--donation in honor of Magic!

Susan S--donation to be used for Magic or Sparrow's medical

Lisa W--donation to help with Magic's needs

Marti W--donation to FFRC

Michele T--donation for FFRC

Kaori H from Japan--donation to help with Magic's medicals

Dora A--donation for Magic's vet care

YorkieMomof2--donation to be used for Magic

Chrissie E--donation for a spay, in memory of Mary Catherine

Sandor M & Fanni--donation for lovely Magic

Many thanks to those that made a donation to FFRC, in honor of Donnajb's birthday. Donna so loves the cats and wants all of their needs to be taken care of. These donations will certainly go to help with that desire! Many thanks to those that made a donation!

Kitty Christmas is just 7 weeks ago. LOTS of boxes for that event! Yet, Boxes continue to arrive to help us take care of things here at FFRC. We are grateful. I hope soon that we all feel comfortable to get back to opening boxes in the Main Area.

Dora A from RI--card, 3 masks chains, hand beaded for a Flash Sale]

Sue & Socks The Cat from Australia--Hershey Kisses, PB cups, and a huge 15# Hershey Bar. We have properly been spoiled and we love it!

MLS--material for pillowcases, 13 already made pillowcases & 3 flats of stamps!

Patty PK--30 popchips, 105 Reeses Mini pb cups, 24 pk. Nutter BUtter, Belvita Crackers, Baked Chips Mix, 28 Trail mix snack packs

Mighty Kat & Brothers--Super soft cuddle bed

Carla M--BLue BUffalo Wilderness Kitten 6 pack, 2 cases Friskies

Mommy Myrna--9 angel shroud blankets

Janice B--frito lay snack box, box of sweets & snacks, 2 boxes FF Broths, 56 ct. cookie variety, 4 boxes Whiskas Purrfectly chicken, 2 cases Sheba portions

Anonymous friend--2 boxes Lil' Soups

Anonymous friends--2 boxes Delectable Bisque & 1 box Lil Soups

Jatcat--dover bag for dust for computers & supplies to keep them clean!

We see it in cats and we see it in people--the gift of health. And sometimes we forget to take that to our heart, of how important it is to be thankful for that good health. We've experienced a lot in our Rescue Center the past couple weeks with some of our cats. Coralie, Magic, Sparrow, Zasha, Jackson, Greyson, Mary Catherine. I'm thankful that at this moment, all is on a better level and for that I am thankful. I am also thankful for being able to pay the bills for all of these medical needs.

And now to people health. You all take good care, stay healthy. Without going into too much details, we have two people very close to FFRC that are in major medical need of prayers and good thoughts. Just a blanket of those prayers and thoughts will help us. And that is also why I have not been here too much for the past week. But, as always, the volunteers have it covered. Thank you for your help. 

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

 The 2 big gold/white boys have "graduated"! They went from the back Thumper's Room where they were there for days and days. They simply didn't want to leave. And then, we moved them to Paddy's Place to start "thinking about" coming out to the Main Area. After several more days, the adventure began. A few feet out and then........it was like.......we can do this! They are both doing great and relaxing now. Bub especially likes the Kitty Kabana and Ringo enjoys the Purple Office. Once they really relax, we can start looking for homes for them. Two awesome big boys! 

We have had three adoptions.

Eloise--adopted 1/10. She went to a great home. She is one of the cats that was found in the cemetery. An awesome girl!

Gheenzoe--adopted 1/17. This is our polydactyl silver kitten. He was found on a busy street in Defiance. He went into a home with kids to keep him busy!

DeeJay--adopted today, 1/20. He went into a home of a very nice young man. He will have lots of TLC and fun playtime with his new dad. 

We have some updates.

Sparrow--yes, she's hurt her rear right leg. She is a kitten who does not know what "be settled, take it easy" means. She is a very busy girl. Not sure if that right knee is going to get her through a life time of her busyness.  Dr. Darcy still considers the possibility of doing surgery on that knee to tighten it up.  In the meantime, she is a toughie. Her sutures come out in a few days. 

Myles--he's an ornery little boy! Auntie Peggy is taking good care of him. He comes back on Thursdays to get checked over and get any needed updates. He's finally growing!

Nugget is changing colors! He no longer is black and white. He has a lot of grey mixed in now. And he's finally getting it right--no biting. He is doing so much better. Makes me happy because now we can start looking for a home for him! He's just a kitty and didn't know that that wasn't a polite thing to do.

Magic--poor sweetie has a terrible abscess on his bum. And since he has no rear legs, that bum is super important, as he "floats" along on that. He is on very good antibiotics, bum soaks, soreness meds. Tomorrow he goes to see Dr. Darcy who will do surgery to try and get the edges together again after cleaning the wound out thoroughly. We don't know why this started but he needs your good thoughts and prayers for tomorrow. He is being a good sport about everything.

We had two dentals done this week. It's taken us a while to get all of our dentals in but we are finally caught up! Yesterday, we sent Jackson (a Covie) and Greyson (a Firecat) to Dr. P's. They did great. We still have them in the back Thumper's Room. This way we can get their meds in them but in a few days, they will go back to their home areas as that is where they are more comfortable. Greyson had 11 teeth extracted and Jackson had 4. Now they have pearly whites!

Tomorrow we have an adoption. This is for Mirabeau! She is going into a home to be best friends with an elderly gentleman. She is going to love this! 

Saturday, our sweet, silly Purlissa will be leaving us too. Billypogo is kind enough to transport her to the Ohio/Pennsylvania state line. There, she will be picked up by her forever family and will be joining a home with other cats, including other Persian FFRC cats! 

We had a much needed Flash Sale yesterday! This sale brought in $854! This will go towards our utility bills for this month! Thanks to the Flash Mods, those that provided the items for the sale and those that purchased the items. 

I love hearing how our kitties and cats are doing in their new homes. Here's a sample:From Emily who adopted Fio one year ago. "What a wonderful year it's been and I wanted to thank you again for taking the chance with us. He is a snuggle machine and is SO big now! One thing that hasn't changed is how much he loves to play!". 

And now, we have thanks to give:

Kathy K/JustMe--Hobbitt Birthday in Feb.--instruments for our surgical packs!

Pilar Miranda B--cat snacks, picture holders, cat sweater

Courtney T from ME and her calico cat--donation to FFC

Peggy B from MD--chickie $$

Sue M--donation in honor of Marilyn and a donation

Kathy in Hong Kong--temptation treats for Derecho & friends, Cheezels, masks

Mommy Myrna--9 beautiful heavenly blankets

Michelle & Mary LF_-donation for our beautiful Magic and his medical care

Pamela--donation to FFRC

Kelly I--donation to FFRC

Gusti--donation in memory of Little Dot and for Sparrow for her vet needs

Donia S from PA--donation in memory of Gusti's Little Dot and Little Sparrow

DonnaJB--donation in memory of Gusti's 2 cats

Mighty Kat--a super soft bed for the FFRC cats

Wayne & Dee in MI--donation to FFRC, especially the CH cats

BillieK--donation in memory of Mary Catherine & to help with Magic's care

Marcelo Fabio B--donation to FFRC

Steph & Trevor from UK--donation to give Magic some of his favorite food--chicken!

Richard C from TX--donation to FFRC

Grant K--donation for FFRC

Donna & James--2 awesome Flippin' Fish

Michael H from Germany--donation to FFRC

Michele T--donation to FFRC

Linda G from WI--donation to welcome Bub to FFRC

Bruce L from IL--donation to FFRC

KMT & Emmy, Lark, Lilly--donation to FFRC

Laura N--donation to FFRC

James R--donation to FFRC

Yaseen E-E--donation to FFRC, and a wish for Coralie, Maddie Mae and Sparrow to be well

Christopher S--donation to FFRC

Deborah S--donation to FFRC

Deena M--donation to FFRC

Yukihiro M from Japan--donation to FFRC

Michael P from NV--donation to FFRC

Snooopybaby--donation in memory of Mary Catherine

Diana DF--2 beautiful rugs for the cats!

Katrina A--donation to FFRC

Thomas W--donation to FFRC

Lynne J.W.--donation to FFRC

Josette/Burgundy--donation to help FFRC

When Mary Catherine passed, I had asked to help make her life matter, to be of importance, for anyone to step up and spay a cat, in her memory. And what we had happen were donations made in her memory, to cover spays for those that may need help! Thank you to--Catherine H, Edna/Gem, DonnaBinG and Napa/Donna. 

Cullen from CT--medical supplies, sharp container, gloves, syringes, saline solution & needles

JoyceOH--2 of 24 pack indoor Friskies

Ju-in-Ji--6 cases of baby food

Susan345--4 grey tiger cat scarves

Sue & socks the kitty--candy galore!!!! So very good!

Aunt Mary, N:Y--snackers for Janie & Magic

Respect Design/Akiko--picture from charcoal & Scabigail

Mary St--plush blanket with kitties, twin sheet set, blue snowflake, long sleeve 1/2 zip hoodie, full sheet set blue snowflake

Floyd & Patty C--40 cans of Friskies

Mr. Meow--card, donation, coupons, box for Coralie--4 bondi licks, 2 snackers, lots of packets, can of Friskies

I'm sorry I got behind on the blog and getting my thank yous in there. It's important to me to recognize and say a big thanks to all that support FFRC. YOU make it possible for us to do what we do! For that, I am grateful. And I am always grateful for your good thoughts and prayers. So many ways to show support!

As I close this blog, I feel it's a good place to work. Zelda is on my desk, Nugget and Ramsay are wrestling in the Ferrari, Asha is behind me so she can get chin rubs every few minutes. Vernon is up high above the desk, looking down and watching everyone. Magic is in Dodger's Pen eating a late lunch. CDot just arrived and launched himself on my shoulder. Zasha is curled up in a deep sleep on the file cabinet.  All is peaceful.

Always know that if I make an error or something isn't quite right, to please let me know. It's ok! I'll always be the first to acknowledge my errors.

Here is a great quote from Edwin Elliot---"By being yourself you put something wonderful into the world that was not there before."                         

Thursday, January 14, 2020

A great day!  It's a HumaneOhio Spay/Neuter day! We sent up 43 local cats--29 females and 14 males. Only one of those was an FFRC cat--her name is Mary Catherine. Our total now for 2021 (including some voucher spay/neuters) is 52 cats---35 females and 17 males. We're on our way for another spay/neuter year!

And you may ask.........who is Mary Catherine. She's a beautiful black calico that we took on yesterday. She is 1 1/2 years old, born 7/6/19. A wonderful person found her outside with a terrible condition called pyometra. It's caused by the womb filling with pus and if left untreated, it can lead to toxemia, dehydration, kidney failure and even death. The only cure once pyo has set in is to get the cat spayed. This horrible condition can be completely eliminated by early spaying. 

Mary Catherine arrived with severe uterine drainage, rather thin and with a horrible smell.  It took two baths to get the drainage off. Upon our vet's advise, two very good antibiotics were started. Because she was eating, she suggested getting her spayed asap. So.......up she went with HumaneOhio today. She was very perky this morning, much less drainage and is ever so so sweet. She's a leg wrapper! 

I know not everyone likes to hear of these "icky diagnosis" but believe me, this condition is not pleasant for the cat either. I just want to impress how important it is to spay. Cats (and dogs) can die from a pyo, especially if it's a closed pyo. Her's happened to be an open pyo, hence the drainage. And it's so simple to prevent..........get those female cats spayed!

We also took on another male young adult cat. His name is Bub. He's orange with white toes and bib. One of our volunteers worked at getting him into a trap and then was brought to FFRC. He arrived 1/11 with a birthday of 7/10/19. He is now neutered. A sweetie big boy. He's in the back Thumper's Room, making friends with Ringo and Shamballie. The boys are happy and planning on how to raid the catnip jar! 

Tonight is bill paying night and yesterday was the Fun-Raiser! It was a great event!  But, first, we had BOXES--two of them!

Anonymous Friend--8 cases (12) 9 Lives Pate

NJ Lurker--2 BIG boxes of Cheryl's Holiday Cookies--sooo yummy!

And then the fun-raiser.........

Item A --  $ 240 --Won By Jack Sch 

Item B -- $155 --  Won by Lynnette

Item C -- $200 -- Won By Mary Laf

Item D -- $390 -- Won By Diane/TweetiTweet

Item E -- $185 -- Won By Tammy from Ky

Item F -- $125 --  Won By Danielle Rit

Item G -- $840 -- Won By Outside Girl 

Item H -- $230 -- Won By M & M (returned back to FFRC for another go-around!)

Total $2,365

And then came the Angel Bumper Uppers!  This raised another $635. 

And now, the Grand Total is a whopping $3,000 

Many thanks to those that donated the items for the Fun-Raiser, to those that wanted the tickets and to Lynnette and Marcia for working on the tickets! It was a great time. And of course we had consolation prizes.  All items will be going out today and tomorrow! 

We have thanks to give!

Jeremy H--donation to FFRC

Pamela C--donation to FFRC

Connie K--donation to FFRC (one of the rescue people of the 3 cemetery cats)

CyllW--donation to FFRC

Jessie, Clark & the rest--a happy birthday chickie $$ for Sevaun. She is the oldest FFRC cat!

Watt L--donation to FFRC
Donald E--donation to FFRC

Faithy M--donation to cover 2 public spays/neuters!

William M--donation to FFRC

Albert F from MA--donation to FFRC

Gusti--donation to help Sparrow with her surgery & meds

Irene K from KY--donation to FFRC

Marie D from PA--donation to FFRC

Amanda T--donation for FFRC

BillieK--donation to help with Sparrow, Maddie Mae Tru and Gheenzoe's surgeries

Lana H--donation for FFRC

Cheryl B--donation to FFRC

Alison A--donation to FFRC

Carole G--donation to FFRC

Ryan B from WA--donation to FFRC

Claudina A--donation to FFRC, in memory of Diann Ballesteros

Amy Goode--donation to FFRC

Jill R from IL--donation because she enjoys the livestream!

Charlotte T--donation to FFRC

Wow--even more thanks to give!

Marilyn & Terry--Chickie $5 for the cats & a Happy New Year

Karen & Gilbert--a beautiful purple coat for Janie to keep warm in, 2 brown box toys for Ramsay as backups!

Tineve En J--donation, cat treats, 2 diamond kitty pictures, stationary, chocolate

Aprilcatlover--2 boxes of Beyond CHicken Broth, 2 boxes FF Appetizers

Anne, James & Skippy from Canada--Temptation snacker, sunflower scratcher!

Mr. Meow--for all the good kitties--lots of toys, 5 sardines, 12 FF kitten, 36 cans food.  Also 5 pkgs. BOndi Licks, 4 Delectable Bisque, snackers, 10 Friskies packets

MLS--Santa/Reindeer musical/dancer.  It goes great with the Rooster dancing toy!

Mr. & Mrs. Bedic & baby--2 cases FF adult

Jane9025--bag Purina ONE kitten

Gerard & Wendy from Netherlands--black/white blanket, Stroopwafel, cat yums for Magic, postie notes, snacker for cats & Janie, trash bags, spring toys, Sheba cat food, calendars, stickers, lots of toys.

 

I was asked a very good question--why it looks like we've shortened the hours of the volunteers. A good question! And here is my response----There is a reason we are trying to shorten shift hours.  We are trying to not overlap the volunteers being here. The reason is because of COVID.  It's very high here and it is of great concern.  We all love the cats, of course and they certainly get lots of loving. But, here's the thing.  If a volunteer comes up positive, then I have to shut down most of the rescue work by the volunteers.  So, if we limit how much time volunteers overlap, it may make a huge difference in our not spreading it.  We've already had several very close calls.  And if it becomes a big problem, I have myself and 3 others that could pitch in. And that would be a lot of work for at least 10 days. Sooooooo, we are playing it safe.  The cats are happy, volunteers are happy that we can still be here and all is good. The volunteers understand what we are doing although many would love to be here even more!  But.....we will get through this.  

Please know that I always appreciate sincere questions and try my best to answer them!

Update on Sparrow,  who happens to be sound asleep on my desk at the moment. Sunday after her surgery, she was here, there and everywhere. She was planting her rear right leg squarely under her for balance. Her incision did get a little infected but was promptly put on antibiotics and is looking much better.  However, her rear right leg has been "giving" a bit now. We will still wait those 2 weeks and re-evaluate her. Dr. Darcy may have a plan! 

Take care, have a great day and know that FFRC truly appreciates you all.

Sunday, January 10, 2021

 Yesterday was an FFRC surgery day. It was a short day but productive!  Many thanks to Dr. Darcy and Amber for making this possible. Dr. Darcy brought in a spay that she wanted to do. We also spayed  Maddie Mae Tru. It's determined her age is 11 years. She is indeed fully blind. Such a gentle soul.  We neutered Gheenzoe and DeeJay. They had good physicals.  Gheenzoe had the toenail removed that was snugged into the fold of his extra toe. This will prevent that toenail from ever getting embedded into his pad.  Big thanks to MLS for providing our drinks for surgery day!

Sparrow had her rear left leg removed. Dr. Darcy agreed that it needed to go--the knee was completely unstable, painful and twisted.  She is on antibiotics and 3 soreness meds.  After 3 days, we will start decreasing her soreness meds gradually. She spent the night in a condo in the back Thumper's Room. This morning she insisted on being out of her condo.  And then she was trying to get out the door!  Soooooo, after getting her meds in her, up she came.  She's taking it pretty easy. I'm pleased that she is already placing her rear right foot in the center while she walks. Truly seems a natural and easy move for her. IF her right knee is not stable enough. Dr. Darcy feels she might be able to do a surgery where she can tighten that knee up.  We'll re-evaluate in 2 weeks. 

Coralie was examined by Dr. Darcy and she was so happy to see our golden girl! We've jiggled her meds around a bit--will do half doses twice a week.  The mass, of course is still there but the meds have given her more space for her food to go down! She is a gift!

We have taken on 2 new teenage kittens.

Gheenzoe, pronounced Gen-Zo.  He arrived 1/4/21 at 5 months. His birthday is 8/17/20.  He was found by himself here in Defiance. He's super friendly and a front paw polydactal. Gheenzoe is a silver grey tiger. 

DeeJay. He arrived 1/4/21 at 5 1/2 months. His birthday is 8/3/20. He was found by himself, crying and was brought to FFRC, before we were to get an ice storm.  What a sweet boy. He's a soft black kitten. 

Ringo is doing fine. I jokingly said when he gets adopted, we will have to send his giant bed and the surgical table with him!  That is his place and he loves it there. I get him off the bed several times a day so he has to walk about. And then up he goes--back on his big bed. He can also see out the window from that position! He's a gentle, quiet soul.

Today starts our fun-raiser! We skipped December but now it's time. This fun-raiser will help us with our utility bills--electric and propane.  Check out the video on the cam about the 8 items. Also you can see the information on our facebook pages. BOXES will be at 1:00 Wednesday, followed by the Drawing, followed by the Consolation Prizes!  Come join the fun!

We also had an adoption today! Eloise went to her new home! She is one of the 3 cats found hunkered down at a rural cemetery.  I feel she is going from a life of sadness to a life where she will be the diva girl at home! And best news is today is her birthday....best birthday gift ever!

We are doing the majority of Boxes and Envelopes in PawMart. Again, the reason is that we want to minimize how much time people are in the Main Area, due to Covid. We are trying to protect our volunteers and ourselves and keep the amount of people numbers down in the rooms. Thank you for understanding.

And again, I've gotten behind on these thank yous. I'm sorry but know that the cats and I are grateful!

Dewitty--donation to FFRC, in memory of Sonia, her brother Dan's wife

Patricia Schmel Family made a donation to FFRC, in her memory

Zeev N--donation to FFRC

Carla D from FL--donation to FFRC

Terrence B from IL--donation to FFRC
Wayne H--donation to FFRC
Kenneth M--donation to FFRC

Kathleen B from PA_-donation to FFRC
Cathy K from Ontario--donation to FFRC, use where needed

Marco G from Germany--donation in honor of sweet Lucy

Norma C--donation in honor of the Hangin' With Donna video clips!

Robert B from SC--donation to FFRC

Andrew F from UK--donation to FFRC, enjoys the YouTube

Neils C--donation in honor of Derecho for & in Memory of Kazz

Danela G--donation to FFRC

Melissa M--donation to FFRC (had adopted Hettie in 2011)

Jerry B--donation to FFRC, in honor of Letty Bradley, his mom who turned 86!

Karen B--donation to FFRC, in honor of Letty Bradley, for her birthday!

Jakesmeowm;y--donation to FFRC, use where needed

Jill DH--donation in honor of Coralie!

Hallie G--donation for FFRC

Tracy L--donation to FFRC

Hope A--donation to FFRC

Lisa-Marie K--donation to FFRC

Dan J--donation to FFRC

Judy and Phil--donation to FFRC and to a Happy New Year!

Bonnets to Bustles--donation to FFRC, in memory of their kitty Carnie who passed in October 2020 and to all of their sweet pets who have passed.

We had another dear FFRC friend pass away. Diann Ballesteros passed this week. We were notified by her family. Diann had been with us since 2012. A very kind and compassionate friend. We had 3 donations made in her memory by Miguel G from TX, James B from TX and Clara R.   

And then........let's get caught up on BOXES--

Pat C, our Thurs night volunteer--4 containers of disinfecting wipes

Karen & Gilbert--Ramsay is so thankful--2 brown boxes that he loves, now he has backups. They are called--get this......a long name!  Pet Life Kitty Square Folding Sturdy Travel Collapsible Pet Cat House Furniture--wow, what a name!    Plus, a giant bag of Janie snackers! 

Mr. Meow--lots of Christmas toy stockings to give out at adoptions & a pet bed warmer

Melinda G/Mg57--donation of five beautiful hand knit blankets & 2 hand knit cotton washcloths. So pretty!

Debbie & Woody from NC--32 cans Friskies

Terri & David C and Evie the cat--2 bags dog snackers, 40 cans Friskies, 18 Lil Soup, cat snackers, 2 cases Friskies Packets

Tammy & Keith from PA--cards to give out, and a gorgeous horse purse for Jacci

Dewitty--3 face shields

Patricia Schmel family from PA--In memory of Patricia's mom--Box kitty Advantage, toys, snackers, wipes & broths

FaithyMD--for her Hobbit BIrthday--ProPlan dry cat food, Greenie snackers, Dluxe bag of toys, case of Friskies. Happy Birthday, Faithy!

Andrew S--a card and snackers and a hug, for Janie, his good doggie friend!

Rozann & Bianca--40 pk Friskies

Kim R from NC--4 navy blue blankets, 5 plaid blankets

Mary SoCal--Burts Bee Slicker Brush

Outsidegirl/Anna from VA--8 lysol Wipes, 7 handmade scarfs (beautiful), 2 pkgs of kitty wipes

Brian C--mouse toys, 2 bags snackers, 20 cans chicken

Alan & Elaine--2 bags litter, 5 of 24 case Friskies, 1 case 32 Fiskies, 1 Fancy Feast Pate & 1 case Appetizers

Julie D from PA & her pets--lambs wool crate mat, grip kitty bowl, catnip banana toy, bag of Purina One Cat, assorted cat toys, cards, kitten can food, calendars, NWF ground blanket, 2 satchels, case of baby food, bag of assorted cat packet

Keep checking out our videos on YouTube!  And please........remember to click "like" because it builds up donations for FFRC!  There's the GIGGLES videos--all awesome and shows our kitties and cats. There is also a new thing going on. It's called HANGIN' WITH DONNA. These are short videos, shown on YouTube. Enjoy--they will make you smile! And it's in Donna's storybook words. 

Yes, Purlissa is back. She's our Calico Persian and has been gone about 2 weeks. When she returned, she simply slipped right back into her life here at FFRC! It turns out the resident cat from where she went, wasn't too keen on sharing his space with her. He wanted to be a bit bossy about HIS things and not share. So, because that person was thinking of Purlissa's happiness, she brought her back. No worries though, she already has a home lined up for her. And I'm quite sure this will be her forever home!

You all take good care. It was a rough 2020 and a rough first week of January.  But....life is good. Cats are awesome. Friendships are valuable. And the sun came up on another beautiful day! Enjoy this day. 

Monday, January 4, 2021

 Today was a weight day......everyone is doing good. No big losses or big gains. Except one!  Coralie has gained over half a pound!  The steroids are helping to reduce that mass enough to help her eat more comfortably! Her appetite is good and she is relaxed and happy!  I let Dr. Darcy know and she too is very happy with this news!

I know you haven't seen Ringo yet except through pictures. He's being a shy boy.  Actually, he totally LOVES his big bed--the bed and Ringo are perched on top of the surgery table. He's  happy as can be! His ears are improving and his wound behind his ear is healing. 

We enjoyed our time with everyone New Year's Eve.  It started with a story read by BillyPogo.  Then I did two stories at 11:00 pm. Followed by the ball dropping here at FFRC--Mary (Friday night) designs that! At midnight, the ball gets a string pulled and Pania Flakes and snackers were dumped all over the floor for their midnight snack! We stayed and chatted with the viewers and loved up on the cats. A nice evening.  

***** For Dec. 31, up to midnight, FFRC had 31,552 views on our youtube kitty cam. At midnight, as the ball dropped, we had 785 viewers on! And here's a bit more stats---In the last year, the channel has been viewed 4,230,335 times.  Next time you are on chat, please give our moderators a shout out!  They do their modding out of the goodness of their heats. I so appreciate them. Without our mods, we would not be able to have our chat. 

We are trying to keep the people numbers low inside the Rescue Center.  Covid positives are climbing in our area. That is why we are doing boxes in PawMart, just for the time being. Please know though that BOXES are important to us and we sincerely are grateful.  Soon, hoping that things will get back to a more normal activity level around here. The important thing is to protect our volunteers as much as possible.  I can't wait for the time that we can welcome visitors into the main area again! That will be a grand day!

We have thanks to give!  (I'm sorry I've gotten behind)

Karen ML--donation to FFRC

Katherine Engler--donation to FFRC

Burgundy--donation for her Son-In-Law Jim that has passed away 💚

Karen C--donation to FFRC

Harm B--donation to FFRC

Shannan W--donation for FFRC

Faithy M--donation to help with two public spays/neuters 

Maureen M--donation for a happy new year

Dora A--donation for a happy new year

Michelle & Mary LF--donation to help with Coralie

Oregon Cat Lady--card and donation

Audrey & Gary P--donation to FFRC, for the Moine family

Janice B & pets--donation and a flat of stamps

George D--doantion to FFRC

Kenneth M from OH--donation to FFRC

Suzanne D R from OH--donation to FFRC

Giuseppe C from Italy--donation to FFRC
Diana H--donation to FFRC

Steven H from AZ--donation to FFRC, in honor of our CH cats

Julie E from NY--donation to FFRC

Dianne G from OH--donation to FFRC

Lorene B--donation to FFRC
Sue OD from England--donation to FFC, who enjoys watching the cam

Mickey H--donation for Coralie's medical expenses 

And then.........we had PawMart BOXES! Know that we are so grateful!

Jody J--4 gallons of Odo-Ban

Joyce R--25 egg cartons

Mr. Meow--for the good kitties of FFRC--stickers, cards, lots of toys. And then....Janie received a Christmas  stocking and box filled with treats and toys! She says a big arf arf thanks!

Auntie Napa--2 boxes of Lil Soups (36) for Pania and friends

Mary S from CA--cat bed, self warming

TweetiTweet--3 bottles liquid white out, 3 of 2" tape, Epson 202, black ink, 2 reams white paper

Anonymous friend--big bag dry 9-Lives Protein Plus

Auntie Beth--Happy BIrthday Shamballie--lots of snackers to share!

Rescued Pride--3-7th generation wipes--504 wipes! And 3 boxes of more wipes--624 count!

In honor of Sue B's birthday--box of cat litter, small scratchers, 24 cans 9Lives, 160 Bounce sheets, 12 cans FF kittens, 5 pouches of FF broth, 5 Friskies Lil Soup, toy wand.  Happy Birthday!

We had to have a repair man come in to look at the furnace in THTJB.  It got down to 48 degrees--the cats were cuddled together for warmth! The Covies though are doing good.  We have a couple of them on meds for minor things. Every month they get their weights and nails trimmed.  The furnace is back to working and will be toasty for them again!

We have an update on Caden, the handsome brown tiger that was adopted in late November. He came for a nail trim today. He looks great and is very happy.  Santa brought him a super piece of climbing cat furniture that is front of the windows!

We also had an update on Dis and Dat. They loved climbing the Christmas tree, all the way to the top! And they have figured out how to open cabinet doors and exploring within! They are well loved. 

Maddie Mae Tru is wonderful. She loves the couch in the Kitty Kabana. And yes, she was indeed in heat. We have her scheduled for her spay soon. She is doing very well getting around. 

I've been asked about Shamballie. He just had a birthday on Christmas. Since he has come up to the Rescue Center, he has lost 1 1/2 pounds--slow and easy!  He's been more active and seems to have found his happy spots! He also gets some time in the PawMart when he wants. 

You all take good care. Stay healthy! Have a great day.