Sunday, June 20, 20221

 Been a busy week.  We are now open to the public again.  Ideally, we do not want to overcrowd the rescue center though and prefer appointments. Those that do not have their covid vaccines must wear a mask. Above all, we want to protect our volunteers, who most have had their vaccines. I must say..it's been so nice to have visitors again!

We've had several adoptions! 

Taffy was adopted 6/12. She went with a couple who were thrilled to adopt her and has much lap time to love on her.

Ms. M and Bobo were adopted together on 6/18. I'm so happy for this household as they have lots of love to give. Two wonderful new pets--an adult and a kitten!

Raza was adopted 6/19. She went to a home with a mom and a little girl. Both were Raza approved.  I've already seen a video and Raza looks completely comfortable and at home already. She loves to be brushed by them. 

Spring was adopted 6/19. This was a special adoption.  While Spring doesn't appreciate being with cats, she sure loves people. She went into a home with an elderly lady who needs a cat to love on. A good match. 

We recently have had two cats returned:                  

Sven--he was just not the right fit for this home. They have a resident cat and these two cats simply did not get along. To make life better, Sven was returned. Upon their vacation, they have a female kitten picked out to join their home. That kitten is Goldie Pearl who is super loving and playful.

Ringo--this was a hard one. His new mama only had him a few months. Her life has changed and she must move and cannot take Ringo, much to her sadness.  I'm betting it won't take long for Ringo to readjust and to find a new home. He sure missed his new mama but he is starting to settle in now again. A wonderful young adult male. 

We also took on 8 new kittens.

The cemetery kittens, born 5/18/21. They are only 4 weeks old and were dumped at a local cemetery. There is no way 4 week olds can survive without food and protection from mama. They came in loaded with fleas to the extent they are still anemic. They were very dehydrated and emaciated.  There were actually 4 of them--2 did not survive due to their very poor condition. Thanks to the lady who found them and brought in the 2 living ones. Each day their energy level is improving but it will take a while for those red blood cells to overcome their anemia.

Frontigny--black, white tummy, scars on both eyes, male

Fendi--grey, white tummy, male

And then we have 6 of the Lisa kittens. These kitties were born 5/5/21. They have arrived at 6 weeks of age. Their mama is already scheduled for her spay. Lisa found these kittens on the day they were born, in the mulch of her garden. She spent many hours with them, holding and socializing them.

Algy--brown tiger, male

Arland--brown tiger, male

Buttons--black, no white, male

Boo Boo--black, no white, male

Celie--torti/tiger, ASH, female

Cambria--torti, gold on forehead, female

All the above names are from our Name a Cat list.  As you can guess, the black kittens and the brown tiger kittens of Lisa's will be hard to tell apart!

Weds., we had a Presentation of Where the Money Goes.  We showed a few dozen ways that claim our money. Hoping it was helpful to understand the needs of FFRC. 

Following that Presentation, we had BOXES.  As you know, due to Covid, we have been doing boxes in PawMart and sending out thank yous to the kind folks for their donations.  

We want to continue doing BOXES on the cam, except for those that people have left us know to open off cam. Also heavy boxes will be opened in PawMart, as they many times are hard to be moving about. But acknowledgements will be given to the donors.

BOXES:

MarySoCal--"Happiness can't be measured" tumblers 2

Kerswill & Shawnee--6 bowl holders, a beautiful beaded necklace, Laurel Burch tapestry and scarf, lots of socks, pencil pouches, 2 purple mamas,  crayon purse, kid blankets, hotpads, tshirts (flash sale!), material, kitty pad beds, ceramic kitty kandy jar--lots of awesome things you'll be seeing in a flash sale!

Fran, who is Kerswill's mom knitted lots of awesome beautiful hats/caps that will be in a flash sale too! 

M&M--hummingbird for Jacci (I LOVE it!), towel sets, candle, notepaper books, farm gloves, items for Christmas sales, big brown tote bag, jewelry and a gorg-eous hummingbird lamp

Anonymous friend--30 ounce snackers!

Joyce Oh -- Case of (24) Friskies Meaty

Carla M -- Case of FF Gourmet Natural, Container of Party Mix, Case of Friskies Gravy

Plee -- Adoption Bags / Tote Bags(36 ish)

Carol- Molly Bone shaped purple Pillow, in memory of Molly.  Many heartfelt thank yous.

Jean G -- 2 Containers of Party Mix snacks

Karen & Gilbert -- Large box of 13 gal Garbage Bags 

Annette -- 2 boxes of Delectable Bisque, 2 boxes of lil Soup, Box of FF Appetizers, 2 Boxes of FF Savory Centers, 

Jan & Allycat, FFRC Darlings -- Large Container of Popcorn (yummy!)

We also did a presentation for an FFRC friend who is a teacher of kindergarten kids in Canada. They asked some excellent questions and were shown many cats and told about them. Thank you for the opportunity to visit with your school kids!

Thursday is our next HumaneOhio surgery day!