A great day yesterday, because it was a spay/neuter day. This one was with HumaneOhio. We sent up 37 kittens and cats. This broke down to 27 females and 10 males. Each cat gets a physical by their vets and a 24 hour soreness med. Many owners also take this opportunity to get vaccines and flea treatments.
I always try and answer some questions here that I am asked. That way, if others wonder, the answer is out there! Does FFRC make money on the HumaneOhio events? Nope, not a penny! What HumaneeOhio charges us for the surgeries is exactly what we charge the cat owner. This is our service time for our community.
This past Tuesday was a Flash Sale! This sale brought in $1,152! I believe this is one of the highest Flash Sales. This money will be applied to our monthly utility bills. Steve was able to get some paid just last night! Many thanks for a group help on this!
And I want to again say a big thanks for the We Care event. We have a situation here that will be of some cost. Our roof is leaking--above the main area by the refrigerator/counter area. The roof guy is coming this Tuesday and will take a look. We already know there's some damage in the attic. After a look-see, he will send an estimate. Not quite so scary to me, since the We Care!
We've had 4 more adoptions!
Cambria, adopted 7/21---a Lisa litter kitten. She went into a home with a cat named Louie. They have excellent vet reference! Cambria is that gorgeous torti with the gold on her face.
Celie, adopted 7/22---another of the Lisa litter. She went into a home with another kitten (from FFRC) now named Klaus. Celie and Klaus hit it off together from the beginning and are already playing and napping together!
Ju-in-ji, adopted 7/23--one of Springs kittens (still one left). Ju-in-ji is going into a home with a mom/dad and 3 awesome kids. This family wants a loving kitten and she should fit that need!
Poppy, adopted 7/23--a beautiful brown tiger girl. What an awesome home she went into--they already have 1 cat and 1 kitten, both from FFRC!
June Bug continues to heal. Those gaping wounds are closing in quickly. A super nice kitten. Jasper's button lip looks awesome. He is such a happy kitten and plays with all the kittens with so much energy!
You know, it tears me apart to give out sad news. But, I've always promise to be honest and upfront, even though sometimes I just want to go into hiding for a bit. We have lost our dear sweet big Peaches this morning. He went into acute Congestion Heart Failure. After much discussion with Dr. Darcy, it was decided that we should let him pass peacefully. When it is a struggle to breathe, it can be terrifying. His lungs were full and Dr. Darcy truly felt the only way to keep them clear would be if chest tubes were placed with continuous suction and then still would need to try and reverse the underlying cause. I felt in my heart, that Peaches would not like that. He is with the other FFRC cats and kittiesin Kitty Heaven.
Update on new kitties:
Orfana--arrived 7/8/21 at 2 days of age and 4 ounces. She was found on a road with her mama who had passed away. She was the only kitten. She is spending some time with Auntie Peggy! She has a strong will to live!
Elton--arrived 7/19/21. The Sheriff called and said this kitten needed help. He had a bite wound of the right rear ankle that was so very sore and infected. Elton is doing much better now that he is on antibiotics and soreness meds. He is a gray silver tiger, 13 weeks old with a birthday of 4/19/21. He will be in the main area soon.
Litter of 5--arrived 7/22/21. They are 3 weeks old and have a birthday of 7/1/21. Two girls are black tiger/white. Three boys are gold tigers/white. Average weight is 11 ounces. No names yet but soon enough. They arrived with major flea infestation but those are all gone now. It must feel so good to not have the itchies.
And now the exciting news:
You all take good care. Have a wonderful weekend!