Let's get some catching up done!
Bingo and Yoey---they are enjoying life. They are moved together to a farmyard with an awesome barn. They love it, have slipped into the cat population there that is already established and are much much happier. Sometimes we just have to figure out what it is that makes each cat happy.
Sven and Ruby--went to a personal friend of mine. She came came in an evening to "foster" them with the intent that she'd love to have these two. Needless to say, they are doing awesome and all 3 are happy campers!
Mithra--a new intake. She arrived here Friday. Her birthday is 5/21/21, making her 5 weeks old but only weighs 15.5 ounces. She was probably tossed from a car (was found on the road)--her face is testimony of hitting the pavement. Unfortunately, it also looks like the tire probably ran over her front right leg as it is gone. Maggots were already in her wound. Because of her low weight and age, she is not able to have a proper amputation until she is 2 pounds. Dr. Darcy is aware of her. In the meantime, she is on antibiotics and 2 pain meds. She is being given good quality protein food. Maggots are gone, wound has been cleanrf and debrided. Today she is on the floor in back Thumper's Room so she can have the comfort of the other kittens. She is not active yet but is staying in her bed beside the litterbox and food.
The cemetery babies are doing great. They are eating good. They both are on antibiotics as they have a very slight upper respiratory going on. They are bright, alert, playful and so sweet.
Shelly--arrived 6/22/21. Her birthday is 5/11/21. She is 6 weeks old. This little sweetie had a terrible time before arriving. She got up into a tree and couldn't get down. Afterall, 6 weeks old kittens do not know about these things. A man and Connie D and Megan went to the rescue. While the man was up in the tree trying to get Shelly, the branch broke and down came the kitten. But....Connie and Megan to the rescue---they caught the kitten in mid air! No injuries, just pure relief! She is a grey tiger/white.
We had a flash sale last week! I thank you all for your support, from the folks that donated, to those that bought the items and to the mods for helping us. Every penny made at these sales helps us with bills.
Today started a great Fun-Raiser. Please check out the video that is on the cam or the fb pages! There's some really great items. The drawing starts on Weds. at 1:00, with BOXES first, then the drawing then the consolation prizes! Fun time.
Thanks to Megan and Edna/Gem for sitting at a table for 6 hours today at Sweetwater! They run a basket drawing and asked FFRC to be the recipients of the tickets sold. It was a very slow day, made about $100 and that is great. It's $100 more than we had and it's good PR. Plus, they invited us back next weekend, which is wonderful. We appreciate the opportunity to be there and we appreciate our volunteers!
Sadness amongst our outside cats. We have lost a Firehouse cat, Kerry. He was our grey cat that has been here for years. He started as a barnie but "progressed" to a firecat. Such a sweet boy, gentle and kind. He is missed.
Zelda and Coralie are on my desk, helping me. Along with CDot who comes back to my shoulder about every 5 minutes. Such a slobber boy but I love him to pieces. I'm trying a few tricks, trying to help him be able to stay in the Main Area instead of the Cove. He's a bit better at things (like not spraying) and is very sorry. I'll keep up working on him. Coralie is now getting her meds once a week--we were able to stretch them out to every 10 days butshe needs them more often. Considering everything, she is doing great. Zelda is getting her pain meds twice daily and is such a brave soul. As many of you know, that big growth on her front leg elbow is not good. We will find out more specifics when the biopsy is back, possible mid week. I cannot lose my Zelda. She spends a lot of time on my desk this week. We also put a box near the cam so we can help her get on it often---she so loves her boxes.
I know folks have been asking for more BOXES on cam. I'm trying to do that but I need to let you know-----I am also dealing with personal family things that is taking every spare minute I have. But, if time is terribly short and I open off cam, I send a thank you to all that I know emails of. Thank you for your continued BOX support--it is super important tous.
I've been asked about B, who is Molly's "sister". She came in the same lot that Molly was in. But, B is healthy. Although she does have 2 big scars on her hip and a very short tail. We have no idea what happened. She is also an older dog--it hasn't been determined if she is 5 or 7. She had given birth to 7 pups days before Molly. New info: Molly's 2 pups have been removed from the 7 due to their very low weight. They are being given extensive feedings and TLC. Both have gained a bit of weight. Keep them in your prayers and good thoughts please. And another dog update: Steve and I are going to adopt B---will come up with a different name soon! Tomorrow, a fence will be started in our back yard for B! It'll be a couple weeks yet as the 7 pups still need her. Although, they are running around, eating good and tussle like crazy! So much fun!
Many of you know, Churchill was a bit off for a few days. He is much better now. He did take a few tumbles but is stronger now and is eating. He is in the back Thumper's Room and so enjoys the other kittens. We have a very busy back Thumper's Room!
You all take good care! You each are important to FFRC and we're glad to have you all as friends!