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.