Saturday, May 21, 2022

 Happy Caturday everyone! We've had a fantastic week and we hope you did too. The kitties are LOVING the open windows and fresh air. I've noticed them basking in the warmth and sun. Lynnette and I have enjoyed spending a lot of time outside working on Fence-a-thon details, which the outside kitties are just loving to assist with! Well, we've got a few updates so grab a kitty, snuggle in and lets get to it! 

Our sweet Rathbone had his dental Monday. He has a large majority of teeth removed, save for a few. He's currently on pain meds and doing well. Of course his mama Debbie is making sure he has every comfort possible. During his office visit with Dr Darcy, she did determine his leg is still causing some pain for him. After discussion with Dr. Darcy, Debbie and myself, we determined the best thing for him was an amputation. Darn, we had so hoped to avoid this, but I know we have done everything possible, and ultimately, he will feel better! Asha has been busy making a card for Rathbone with helpful advise! She's just the sweetest!

We did hear from Giorna and Donuts new family, and we have a date for their adoption! It'll be May 30th. Perfect timing as the human kiddos are off of school and will have plenty of time getting them used to their new home and family. 

We also had Humane Ohio this week and sent up 34 cats including all of Debbie's babies, Cherry, Freckles, Tootsie, Boop and Pickles. They did wonderful, came home, ate right away then played the night away. 

SonJa is here, SonJa is here!!! Our lovely mod, SonJa is here for a whole two weeks. We just love when she is here. She is the official 'first resident' to Kitty Kastle! I promise I will work on the software for that this week for easy online booking. It'll be so nice!!

Boxes, boxes, boxes!!! OH MY GOSH! That's the most boxes I think I have ever seen except for Kitty Christmas! I am just blown away. We have so very many thanks to give, I don't know how to thank enough! 

Sue Pok -- Catnip T-Shirt, Sentsy Wax Melt Samples, Box of Lil Gravy, Box of Lil Shakers, Affresh, 2 Cases of Baby Food, Case of FF, 2 Boxes of Lil Soups, Box of Squeeze ups, Laurel Birch Cat Bag, Case of Friskies Shreds, 3 Cases of Baby Food, Case of Perfectly Chicken, Cat Clock made from a Record 

Jane 10125 -- X Large Container of Temptations 

Av Larentia -- Gator Catnip Toy, Fluffy Bed, 2 Egg Blankets, Unicorn Toy for Marilyn, Jumbo Donut Pillow, Container of Temptations, Cake Chasing Mouse Toy, Pet Training Pads, 2 Pet Brushes, Lg Bag of Assorted Chips/Crackers, Box of Delectable Soups, Box of Squeeze ups

Aunt Joan  -- Delectable Lickables,  3 Packs of Krinkle Toys, 2 Laurel Birch Bags, 2 Boxes of Broths, Box of Lil Soup, 2 Bags of Pistachios, 2 Kitty Hand Towels, 3 Boxes of Savory Centers, Large Bag of Peanut M&Ms for Lynnette, Laurel Birch Cross Body Bag, Laurel Birch Hand Bag, 3 beach towels, Bag of Assorted Catnip Toys  

Anna K -- Case of FF Appetizers, 3 Bags of Sparkle Toys

Rita -- Fire Opal Necklace 

JennaPepper -- Case(30) Lil Slurpies, 2 Boxes of Lil Gravys, 2 boxes of Delectable Stews, 2 Boxes of Lil Shakers

Rosann & Bianca -- 6 Packs of Glazed and Infused, 10 Packs of Breakfast Friskies

Janet K -- Box of Lil Soups, 3 Boxes of FF Entree

Mary D & Randi M -- 2 Cases of FF Purley Entree, 4 Cases of FF Gourmet Cat Food 

Anonymouse -- Box of Capstar

Cynthia H -- 2 Boxes of FF Appetizers

Cindy W -- Case of Lil Soups, Bag of Puffy Toys, Space Pen for Cindy G, Large Rug for Derecho 

Janice B -- 2 Boxes of FF appetizers, Case of Salmon Entree, 2 Cases of Assorted People Snacks, 2 Boxes of Assorted Cookies 

Mary SoCal -- 2 Cases of FF Kitten, 2 Cases of Lil Soups, 2 Towel Sets 

Anonymous -- Box of Ferraro Roche

Polly & Peanut -- 2 Boxes of Afresh  Laundry Soap, LeggyDews

Janet Ko -- 8 Boxes of Lil Soups, 2 Boxes of Whiskas Perfectly Chicken

Mary S -- Towel Set 

Debra B & Ida S  -- Box of 10  LeggyDews, Case of Lil Slurpies 

Sara S -- Bag of Party Mix, 2 Catnip Tacos, Triple Toy Tower, Birthday Gift Box Cat Scratchier 

Sharon G/Agrod43 -- Box of Affresh Laundry Soap, Case of FF Kitten, Box of Appetizers

Arlene R -- Box of Gain Laundry Soap, Downy Sheets, Pack of Sponges, Washer Cleaner, 5 rolls Duct Tape, Case of Clorox, 6 Mop Heads, Mr Coffee Ice Tea Maker, 4 Boxes of Tea, Box of Wipes 

Anonymous -- Case of Friskies Meaty Bits

Karen Rk -- Box of Affresh, 3 Containers of Wipes 

Skippy & Buster Cats from Canada -- Container of Temptations, Wooden Roller Track Ball Toys

Napa -- 2 Cases of Lil Soups 

Random Cat Supporter -- 4 Cases of Perfectly Chicken, 2 boxes of Garbage Bags 

Anonymous -- Case of Baby Food, Case of FF Gravy Lovers

Karen & Gilbert -- Cactus Kitty Scratcher 

Anonymous -- Super Large Bag of Assorted Chocolates 

Teri G -- Pet Pillers, Donation, Insulated Coffee Travel Cups for Megan, Support your Animal Shelter Poster, Bag of Gravies, Window Bird Feeder, 4 Yoga Mats

April Catlover -- 2 Cases of Baby Food

Anita H -- 2 Containers of Temptations, Box of Broths 

Anonymous -- Large Envelopes, box of Lil Shakes 

Anonymous -- Case of Baby Food

Anonymous -- Container of Temptations

Susan S -- 24 packs of Lil Soups, 4 Paws Magnets  

Scrunchions -- Quilt 52 X 60 ish, Bag of Squeeze UP, lots of Canned Food , Box of Capstar

MLS -- LeggyDews 

Janet Kp -- 2 Cases of FF Entree 

Janet B -- 2 Cases of Gatorade 

Warped -- 22 Biggy Warped de Dews, 37 Warped deDews, 12 Kickeroos

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, and really, a super massive thank you for being you. In friendship ~ Megan and the Cats 

 

Saturday, May 14, 2022

Hi all! Wow what a busy week but it has been so fun! I’m currently sitting outside watching the ducks playing in the rain and it’s finally gotten cooler out I have Sarge sitting next to me giving me head butts for attention. I think the outside kitties are enjoying the cooler weather that’s sweeping in.

We’ve had visitors galore this week it’s been so nice. First we had Marco arriving last Saturday from Germany, and he left today. We are so happy to have had him visit us. This has been a trip he’s been planning for two whole years. He’s been such a joy to have around and we miss him already! Marco brought a plethora of goodies for FFRC and donations. The kitties and all the volunteers were so excited, because it was a lot of kitty and peopley snackers, plus essential stuffs too!

Yvonne came on Tuesday from Germany also! We just love having her here and she’s been such a help! She’s going to be with us till Monday.

We also have Helmut and Sara visiting from WI! They are cam lurkers and this is their first visit. They have been so wonderful! They brought goodies and have been put to work, including lots of repairs! LOL. We’re just loving the visitors.

We had boxes on Tuesday, I don’t know about you but I’m just loving having a set time! And oh my gosh, you guys just floor us with all the goodies!! We have so very many thanks to give for this!

Anonymous -- Cat Tear Drop Earrings 

Aunt Joan -- 2 Packs of Pillowcases, Laurel Birch Scarf, Kitty Glitter Pillow Cover, 2 Laurel Birch Clutch/Purse, Kitty Apron, Kitchen Towels, 2 Hand Bags, Ferrero Rocher Candy, Bag of Reese PB cups, Large Assortment of Chips

Someone Who Cares-- Laser Light Toy With Batteries

Mary SoCal -- Birthday Card and Chickie Dollars for Derecho, 2 cans of Tuna, Bag of Salmon, Bag of Tuna, Bag of Temptations

Sue Pok -- Cat Tunnel, Perfect Cat Book, 2 Cases of Appetizers, Bird Feeding Station 

Karen K -- 16 Packs of Broths, Case of FF Appetizers, Case of FF Purfect Portions

Mr. Meow -- 12 ish Containers of Cat Nip, Face Cleaners, Lg Box of Assorted Food & Mice 

Gretna & Kevin -- Hide and Seek Wobble Toy 

Melinda G -- Handmade Knitted/Crotchett Blankets

Cindy B -- Senses Track Ball Toy

Random Cat Supporter -- Bag of Giant Pipe Cleaners, Grass Patch Box Toy, Cat Scratcher 

Rita K -- Solar Bird Feeder, Purse, Cosori Air Fryer

Jane 90125 -- 2 Containers of Temptations

Arlene R & Cats -- Case of Snack Bars, Case of Juicy Juice Box Drinks 'K" Cups Coffee Sampler

Anonymous -- 2 Containers of Cat Nip Temptations

Renee B -- Case of Dawn Dish Soap, Case of Perfectly Chicken, 4 Cat Bed, Yeowwl Cat Balls, Case(24) Friskies Meaty Bits

Marjorie H -- 2 Can Openers 

AV Lar-- For Marlyn Yellow Car Bed 

Anonymous -- 8 Packs of Baby Wipes

Janice B -- Case of  RC Baby Cat Canned Food, Case of Appetizers

Anonymous -- 2 Bags of RC Mother and Baby Dry Food

Mary D & Randi M -- 2 Cases of FF Canned Food

NN & Chan -- 2 Cases of Sheba Purfectly Portions 

Ramsay & Friend -- 24 Fleece Blankets

Karen & Gilbert G -- Lil Soups, Appetizers, 4 Boxes of Lil Soups, 4 Boxes of Appetizers

Anonymous -- Box of Tiki Cat Broths

Cindy W -- 2 Containers of Gain

Anonymous -- 3 Containers of Wipes, Box of Soups

Mufn -- Case(24) of FF Kitten, Case(30) Lil Soups

Sandra A -- Crazy Cat Lady Book, 2 Boxes of Sugar Packs, 2 Spin Mop heads, 2 Boxes of Dunkin Coffee, Case of Appetizers and Lil Soups

Becky M -- Case of Potty Pads

Marco -- Motion Activated Kitty for Lynnette, Donation for Lucie, Egypt & FFRC, Case of Kool-Aid Juice, Case of Capri Sun, 6 Bags of Cat Treats, 2 Squeeze Ups, 3 Towel Sets, Cat Spinner Toy, Lots of Cat Toys, 2 Amish Dolls, 2 Cases of Soda, Perly Toy Box for Lucie & Egypt, Case of Assorted Chips, Case of Gatorade, Case of Propel, 2 Containers of Party Mix and lots more! 

Mrs Charles -- Padrones Pizza for everyone


Lilac Festival:
Big huge thanks to Mary Braid and Gem for taking on this event. It was such great PR for us!! They put together cute bags to give to the kids, made flyers and sold raffle tickets and other goodies. They raised a whopping $651.42!!! WOWZERS! This will go a long way towards dental bills that are rolling in.

Kitty updates:
Trusty and Puzzone and now out in the main area and seem to be doing well. Puzzone gets a little fussy at night and I think she just likes quieter time, so she happily walks into a quite room and sleeps! Overall they are doing great.

All our dental kitties are doing well, Alma, Derecho and Dude. Alma’s mega-colon is acting up but rest assured, I’ve been in contact with Dr. Darcy and working on a plan. And today she poo’d! YIPPEE!!!

Ilses babies are doing much better too from their little bout of URI! Meds are just amazing!

Rathbone is also doing great in his very own home and has quickly learned people beds are the bestest thing! He has promptly taken over Mama Debbie's comfy pillows. 




That’s all the updates for this week, thanks to absolutely everyone for supporting/watching and just simply being our friends. YOU are what makes this place so special (well and our ridiculously adorable kitties too!). Hugs to all of you, from all of us! I’m friendship ~ Megan and the Cats


Saturday, May 7, 2022

 Sun--Sweet beautiful sun! We saw it today and it's been just wonderful. The kitties have been loving the sunshine, and this week, it's supposed to be in the 70's and 80's. I'm sure looking forward to that. We have super many thanks to give this week, so lets get right into it! 

Monday Derecho went to Dr. Darcy and had twelve whole teeth removed. Poor baby. He's still on pain meds to make him feel comfy, and he feels a little goofy, but he is eating great which is such a good thing. 

Tuesday we had boxes and boy did we have ALOT! You guys just amaze us, I feel like I can never say thank you enough for taking care of our kitties. Our food and toy coffers are getting fuller and it is such a relief! THANK YOU THANK YOU!!

Mrs Charles -- Bed with attached Blanket for Derecho and friend, Catnip Birthday Cake for Derecho Cat Mom Mug for Debbie

Sue Pok -- 2 Hanging Bird Feeders, All about Cat word search book, Cat Clock, 4 Cat Books, Sunflower Bird Dish, Box of RC Mother and Baby Cat, Case pf Friskies Tasty Treasures, 3 Cases of Baby Food Box of FF Gormet Naturals, Case of FF Shreds, Bag of Spring Toys, Circular Bird Feeder, 2 cases Perfectly Chicken, 12 jars of baby food, 24 pack Fancy Fest

Ramsay and Friend -- Case of Fancy Feast 

Outsidegirl  -- Case of FF Gravy Lovers 

Rita K -- Jewelry for Volunteers 

Anonymous -- Bag of Mouses 

Lisa T -- Box of RC Mother and Baby Cat canned food, 2 Cases of Baby Food 

Renee B -- Pack of Spatulas, LLama for Rathbone, Snakes, Case of Friskies, Case of Purina Creamy, Bag of Ping Pong Balls, Folding Cat Bed Box, Box of Lil Shakes, Case of FF Seafood, Case of FF Poultry, 2 Cases of FF Savory Centers, Smart Cat Toy

Aunt Joan -- 4 sets of Kitty Pillow Covers

Mr. Meow -- 2 puzzles, towel and potholder set collapsible cube, lots of Assorted Toys, Box of Assorted Cat Snacks & Squeeze Ups, 12 packs of perfect portions, 5 Towel Sets, 16 Cans of Assorted Cat food Cans 5 Packs of Squeeze ups, Lots of Assorted Soups and Stews

Diana D -- 2 Long Rug Runner

Tweety Tweet -- 2 Bottles of Rust Out 

Debra B -- 3 Cases of FF Kitten

Random Cat Supporter -- Triple Turbo Toy, 16 family rolls of Bounty

Janet B -- 3 Cases of FF Gravy Lovers, 2 Case of FF Kitten, Case of FF Grillers, 4 Cases of Baby Food, Case of Appetizers, Bag of RC, Bag of Ping Pong Balls, Case of Dazed & Infused Crab

Mary D & Randi M -- 2 Boxes of FF 

Polly & Peanut -- Box of Tiki Cat food, Bag of RC Baby Cat, 3 Spin Mop Replacement, ShopVac Replacement Filters

Anonymous -- 2 Packs of 6 inch paper Plates

Janet K -- 2 Boxes of Glazed and Infuzd food, Case (30) FF Gravy Lovers, 2 bags of Bonito Flakes 

Cindy & Gary W -- For Alma, Ramsay and friends, 2 boxes of Lil Soups, 

Ramsay and Friend -- Case of Baby Food

Momma Myrna -- Heavonly Shrouds 

Anonymous - Large Bag of 9Lives dry food

Joyce Oh -- Case(24) Friskies Shreds

Beth/Eaglewatcher -- 3 Cases(24) of FF Kitten, Lg Bag of Purina One Kitten Dry Food, crate pad, Iams Wet, Kong Play Bungalow

Denise & Elizabeth S -- Towels, Wash Cloths, Crinkle Balls, 3 Boxes of Tissues, Pack of Baby Wipes, 4 Packs of Paper Plates, Container of Clorox Wipes, Bag of Coffee Cups

Susan S -- 2 Cases of Assorted Chocolate Bars

Anna -- 2 Boxes of assorted Crackers 

Arlene R -- Case of Paper Towels

          Anony - 16lb bag of Kit and Caboodle, 4 - 24 pack Nine Lives Wet 

           Rita K - 4 bags Mother and Baby Cat, cup to raffle for volunteers 

           Billie K - 2 cases Friskies, cat fancier toy, bag of Purina One kitten, Fancy Feast kitten food

Wednesday we had a Flash Sale with Cindy's new book, Vernon Goes to Canada! We sold alot---thank you all so much! This sure helps to cover our day to day expenses, YAY!! We are so very grateful!!!

Thursday was a biggggg spay and neuter day with Humane Ohio. We sent up 30 females and 18 males! WOWZERS! We even got 7 of our kitties in, Donut, Hindi, Giorna, Aragorn, Angus, Herman and Willow....although Willow tricked us and was already spayed!!! LOL 

Friday we had an adopting of Angus. He went to an amazing home and we are already getting reports he is doing just wonderful and play play playing! Just love that boy. 

We did take in a new kitty as well, Rupert. He is just such a sweet and playful boy. He was returned through no fault of him own, he was just too active. He's just over a year old and was originally an FFRC kitty. 


      We also have a visitor this week, its Marco from Germany! We have so missed visitors. It's so nice to have smiling faces. The support we get from all over the world just absolutely astounds me.

We'll I'm signing off for now, time for meds for the kitties. Thank you all for everything you do for FFRC----Have I mentioned I'm grateful??? Have a wonderful week and enjoy the sunshine. Happy Mother's Day to all the Mothers out there (including my mommy, who's the absolute bestest! ILU mama!) Hugs to all ~ Megan and the Cats