Friday, September 30, 2022

 Hi friends! What a wonderful few days off and while vacations never seem long enough, I sure missed all the kitties, volunteers and you guys. What a relief if is to know everyone can handle everything so well while I’m gone.

Despite me specifically asking the kittens not to grow, somehow they did. I think the volunteers have been adding extra grow juice to their food! Have you seen Dagda running around? Not only has he grown, but you can tell he feels so very much better having his eye removed. He gets his sutures removed on Monday and I can’t wait to see how good he looks! All the other kitties have gotten great reports and I’m glad to hear they were in the bestest behavior while I was gone.

I did catch the recording of boxes. WOW! You all sure are just wonderful! Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts for sending so many goodies and fun stuffs to the kitties! We are so very grateful!

Aunt Joan -- Super Soft Pillow Cases, 2 Cases of FF Petites, Case(24) Friskies /bits, 2 Boxes of  Delectable Bisque, 2 Boxes of Squeeze Ups, 2 Boxes of Stews, 2 Purple Mommas, Case of FF Gravy Lover, Case of FF 

Aunt Sissy -- Bag of Toys, Tunnel, Lg Bag of Friskies Dry Food 

Arlene R -- Container of Gain Laundry Soap

Gail G -- Box of Hand Made Blankets 

Susan S -- Box of Many Crinkle Balls

Av Larentia -- Bag of Grilled Chicken Fillets,  FF Fillets, Box of Applaws chicken Breast in Broths, Case of Baby Food, Grilled Tuna Fillets, Iams Pate, Case of FF Kitten, 4 Packs of Wipes, Pet Calming Blanket, Pumpkin Rug, wehoo cat bed/cave

Mary SoCal -- Case of Reveal Chicken, Bag of RC Kitten, Pack Each of "D, C, AA, AAA Batteries,

Janet K -- 4 Bags of Bonita Flakes, FF Petites 

Jane 90125 -- 2 Containers of Temptations

Anita H -- 2 Containers of Temptations, Case of Nutrish Broths

Chana Z/Robert S -- Bag of Bonita Flakes, 3 Water Bowls 

Charlene C -- Case(24) Tuna

Ju in Ji -- 6 Cases of Baby Food

Annette -- Box of Squeeze Ups, 4 Boxes of Lil' Soups, 4 Boxes of Appetizers, Box of Temptations

CJ500 -- Case of Friskies with gravy, Tiki Cat Verity Pack

Speaking of boxes, Kitty Christmas has begun! How it works is

SOME IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP!!

October 17th to 21st is……..NEW FENCE INSTALL!!!! Yay, we are so excited to get this done before winter hits. Thank you so much to Building with Faith Construction for getting us in the books so fast!

November 19th at 3PM is a Volunteer Christmas Party!! We are so excited to show our volunteers just how very much they mean to us. We could not do this rescue without them. I know some of you have sent in goodies or cards for their gift bags that we do every year. If you choose to do that again please send them in by November 1st, to ensure we have plenty of time to make up the bags!

(For those who ask we have approx. 35 volunteers)

December 10th at 10AM is…..KITTY CHRISTMAS!!!! We are going back to the original way of opening boxes on cam and really making it special! BIG BIG thanks to Angie and Bill for all their hard work they put into this to make it amazing, and to Dawn E for organizing the food!

That should be it for now! I sure hope you have a great weekend and to all our friends getting affected by the hurricane, we are praying for you. Take care everyone. Hugs ~ Megan and the Cats

Sunday, September 18, 2022

 Happy Sunday all!! What a wonderful Week it’s been. Lynnette has had a wonderful vacation and we are so happy for her and we are so excited to have her back on Monday.

This week Dagda an Cumberland went up for their eye removal, and it turned out that Cumberlands eye has greatly improved and no removal surgery needed! This is such great news. We had been really hoping the meds would help and they truly have. He will forever have a hazy Eye but it’s better than having it removed. Dagda, on the other hand, eye removal went fantastic. As you can see from him running around the main center, he is feeling so much better. I couldn’t be more pleased and it seems like he couldn’t be either! I just love those boys so very much.

On Tuesday we had boxes! These are such fun days and so very exciting to see all the clever things that you find for the kitties. A big thanks to everybody who sends in food and toys to make sure that these kitties are healthy and happy, it really makes all of our days!

Polly & Peanut -- Biggie and Leggy Dews, Box of FF Appetizers

Phyllis D -- 2 Cases(40) Friskies 

Anonymous -- 2 Cases of FF Seafood Classic, 1 Case of FF Gravy Lovers

Anonymous -- Lg Bag of Nutrish Adult Dry Food, 2 Cases of Nutrish Adult Canned Food, Case of Nutrish Treats

Pat D -- Lg Bag of RC Adult Dry Food

NJ Lurker -- 10 boxes of Squeeze Ups

Jane 90125 -- Bag of Purina One Kitten, 

Mary SoCal -- Case of FF Savory Centers, Case of FF Poultry/Beef, 5 Boxes of FF Appetizers

Sue Pok --  Bag of Chicken Fillets, 2 Boxes of Sheba Perfect Portions, Case(40) Friskies Verity, Case of Tuna 

Alex T -- Blanket for Spiker

Anonymous -- Lg Container of Temptations

Janet K -- Case of FF Delights with Cheddar, Case of FF Gravy Lovers

Cynthia H -- 2 Cases of Baby Food

April Cat Lover -- 2 Cases of Baby Food 

Marie & Ahmed -- 2 Cases of FF Seafood Pate, Container of Temptations, Bag of Toys, Fish Shaped Cave Bed, Lady Bug Pop up Play Mat

Outside Girl --  Case of Assorted Fancy feast Canned Food 

Av Larentia -- Marilyn -- Box of Revel Treats Fall Blanket, Case of Baby Food, Fall Rug, Box of Iams Perfectly Portions, Container of Squeeze Ups, Case of FF Kitten 

Adrian -- Case of Tuna 

Karen & Gilbert -- Case of FF Gravy Lovers, 2 Cases of Baby Food, Ghost Toys, 6 Boxes of Appetizers, Case of FF Kitten

Anonymous -- Lg Box of 33 Gal Trash Bags

Cindy W -- Bag of RC Dry Food 

Jaxx - 4 Boxes of FF Appetizers 

Diana D -- 3 Rug Runners 

Mrs. Charles -- Butterfly Toy for Debbie's Kittys, Butterfly Toy for Fun Raiser, Butterfly Toy, Case of Tuna

Barbara F -- Medical Supplies 

Anonymous -- 3 Bottles of Dawn Dish Soap, Sponges

On Wednesday we had a visit from Polly, of Polly and Peanut our chatter.

She brought the most beautiful biggies and leggies for us to sell in a flash sale. We were so excited about all of these we couldn’t even wait for Lynnette to get back. We decided to have a flash sale on Wednesday. The flash sale turned out absolutely amazing! We sold everything we were selling and we were able to raise $990 to be used for future vet bills. Big big thank you to Polly and Peanut for their hard work on these beautiful designs.

This week we also had Beth (Eaglewatcher) and Shamballie visit. What perfect timing with Lynnette on vacation!! She helped so very much and worked on putting more adoption bags together, getting the new cam computer set up along with VRS and Ken, shipping out the flash sale items with the help of Polly and another visitor Vicky. So wonderful to have all these wonderful friends.

We Switched over the new tower on Saturday night and because of their hard work it went so smoothly!! Big big thanks to everyone involved!

Over all, the kitties are all doing wonderful! Coralie even seems to be hanging in with the med change. So happy for that. She’s such a brave girl. Rocky Raccoon is going better on his ringworm treatment. He’s sure gonna be a handful is when he gets out of that cage. I love him already so much and he has the best spirit. Patcheye and Mr. Whiskers seem to be doing great on their cold treatments and will be back in the main room very shortly. All is going great!

Kitty Christmas! Oh my gosh, thats coming up so very quickly. I cannot believe time is going so very fast. Our wonderful mods added all the info about that here: https://www.fofrescue.org/kitty-christmas-2022/

This is always a very fun event. Thank you for always making this so special! 

From Tuesday through Friday I will be taking a vacation! I am so very looking forward to this trip with Eric, Though I will miss the cats and my pets very very much. Luckily it’s going to be a very short getaway, and I’ll get to be home soon. I’ll keep the mods updated on my progress! Luckily will have the wonderful Lynnette who will be taking over the meds while I’m gone. She’s so great at what she does, it’s so very nice to have such a wonderful second in command!

Well I think that’s all the updates for right now, I hope I haven’t missed anything! You guys take care of you while I’m gone, have a wonderful week and be kind. Sure appreciate you all so very much, thank you for loving our rescue and our kitties. In friendship ~ Megan and the Cats

Thursday, September 8, 2022

 Hey everyone! Time for a nice big blog update, so grab a kitty and snuggle in. We have so many catch- ups to do and thanks to give!

ADOPTIONS!

On August 15th we had FOUR adoptions!!! What a wonderful day. Missy, Crockett, Molly Girl and Ghosty all went to their individual homes and I have had reports from all of them that they are doing just AMAZING. This makes us so happy. While I hate to see them go, and I really do, there is such comfort in knowing that they went to great homes and will be spoiled like crazy!

On August 19th Leisel and Everly went to their very own home....TOGETHER!!! This family came all the way from WI to get these gems. I’ve gotten lots of reports and pictures, again they are just thriving. Leisel is still quiet, but definitely coming out of her shell. I love that.

On September 4th, Puzzone went to her new home with our volunteer, Mary Braid’s mom. They both couldn’t be happier. Puzzone (now Jasmine) has been sleeping on her new mom, watching out the big windows and even sleeping on her back, all sprawled out. Sooo comfy. I’ve so please with this match. Just a couple of ladies of leisure. LOL

NEW INTAKES!

We have a few new intakes, and boy oh boy are they CUTE!!

On August 16th, our former kitties Kubu and Desi were unfortunately returned due to allergies from the owner’s new fiancé. This is very sad but this is always what we agree to on every single adoption, and will always agree to in the future. So, I’m happy to have them back and will look forward to finding them a forever home again.

On August 25th, in comes this tiny little black and white kitten, Rocky Raccoon. He (and I say this as the sex is undetermined right now) is the cutest, most playful little thing. Bounce, bounce, bouncing around his pin. He currently in quarantine right now as he has ringworm. But, fear not! He’s being treated, so in a few weeks he should be right as rain!

On August 27th, Patcheye (DOB 5/23/22) came in with a friend, Mr. Whiskers (DOB 3/24/22). They we both found wondering around in the country in the middle of the road! Luckily, they got picked up by a very nice lady who brought them to us. Patcheye is an adorable black and white boy, and Mr. Whiskers is a gorgeous light gray and white medium long hair boy.

FENCE-A-THON!

This is coming along nicely although never as fast as you want. The Kitty fence is now in. But our ‘real’ fence hasn’t come yet. It should be here in a week or two. We’re currently working with various contractors to find the cheapest price we can for the install, hopefully we should have everything wrapped up for winter! Again, big thanks to Jimmy for putting this all together for us!

KITTY UPDATES!

Dr. Darcy’s visit went GREAT. I’m so pleased with all we’ve been able to accomplish with such a short time. Big big thanks to all the staff and volunteers who worked like mad to get the rescue so very clean! The cats are all look very well, we do have a few dentals coming up. Mostly outside kitties. These will include Walter, Snoopy, Dude the Barnie, Dollop and Frank. We’re looking forward to getting these done so that they can start feeling amazing. We didn’t have a great talk about Coralie. Coralie breathing is difficult for her. We did change of her meds, and while I don’t see a great improvement, it doesn’t appear to be worse. But as always, we go by what the kitty says. We will always do what is best for them, because they deserve it and have brought us so much joy. Sure love that girl so much.

We also had taken in a new boy, Dean. He was such a love and overall seemingly healthy. We sent him up for a neuter. All seemed well after but he did seem a little extra ‘punky’. He ended up having a heart failure and passed. Most likely this is from the anesthesia from his neuter that brought out an undetected heart murmur/issue. He was a very good boy and while we only had him for a short time, he was so very very loved.

KITTY CHRISTMAS!

This is coming up very very quickly!!! Stay tuned for an update on that this Saturday’s blog. Sooo very exciting!!! I’m pretty sure it’s the kitties favorite time!!!

BOXES!

WOW so very many thanks to give!!!

Cindy W -- 4 Catnip Kicker Toys, 2 Paper Bag Cat Tunnels, Pumpkin Kitty Scratcher, TV Bed/Scratcher

Billie K - Case of Sardines, Case of Tuna, 12 Cans of Chicken 

Av Larentia -- Rug Runner, 2 Cases of FF

Lynda D -- 2 Bottles of D256

Betty B -- Case of FF Kitten, Kitty Pillow Covers

Aunt Joan -- 6 Soft Pillow Cases, 5 Bags of Chicken Fillets

Mrs. Charles -- Lg container of Temptations, 2 Yeowl Bananas , Pill,3 Crate Beds

Kathy931 -- Lucky Kitty Food Dispenser Ball 

Marie and Ahmed -- Blanket for Magic,  Case of Friskies, Container of Temptations, Monster Cave bed, Spring Toy 

Anonymous -- Pack of FF Creamy Delights

Adrienne -- Box of lil' Gravies, Box of lil' Shakes, Under cover Mouse toy

Elaine & Allen -- Jumbo Container of Temptations, Bag of Cat Litter

Mary SoCal -- 2 Boxes of Appetizers, 2 Boxes of FF Chicken/Beef

Sue Pok -- 2 boxes of Lil'soups, Pack of Squeeze Ups

Janet K -- 4 Bags of Bonito Flakes, 6 Yeowl Bananas 

Aunt Sissy -- Tunnel and Assorted Toys, Flipity Fish,  5 Cases of Sheba Perfect Portions

Denise & Elizabeth -- Halloween Towel, 2 Packs of 6' Plates, 2 Packs of Sponges, Toys, 7 Cans of Friskies, 2 Cans of Tuna

Jesi -- 3 Reams of Paper 

Polly & Peanut -- 2 Cases of FF Kitten

Robert, April, Savannah, Stewie the cat-- 3 Bags of Purina One, Case of FF Poultry/Beef, 2 Boxes of FF Purly Entrees, Case of FF Kitten, Container of Temptations, Case of Baby Food 

AND OTHER UPDATES!

Here’s a couple of other updates for you!! We removed that paddle pole in the center the kittens would play on. We were having so very many kittens falling off and hurting themselves. We’re working on a different version, just safer. Yay!!!

In other news, Lynnette is going on a much deserved vacation next week. So very excited for her. We will be closed to the public from September 12-16th. Let’s all wish her well!!

As always a big huge thanks to the volunteers, staff, mods, and admins who make this rescue run amazing and to all of you!!! We appreciate you all more than you know. In friendship ~ Megan and the Cats

Monday, September 5, 2022

 Woah! Guys, it's been like 3 weeks since I did a blog update. This blog will be so big, I'm gonna make it a two-parter. This first one will be a huge massive thank you to all the boxes senders! You all manage to find the absolute neatest things for our kitties. This is so wonderful as they sure like being spoiled! HEHE! It really is nice, when most of them had such a hard start, to really enjoy all the wonderful goodies out there. So this blog is dedicated to you wonderful humans, who mean so very much to all of us. 

8/16

Candice A --1000 6" Plates, 2 Containers of Temptations Mix Ups, Case of FF Gravy Lovers, Case of FF Kitten 

Anita D -- 2 Lg Bags of Purina One, 2 Cases of FF Kitten

Jane 90125 -- Lg Bag of Purina One Kitten, 3 Container of Temptations, 

Annette --  Container of Squeeze Ups, Case of FF, Case of Friskies, Case of FF Appetizers, Container of Temptations

Sue Pok -- Case of Friskies Shreds, 3 Cases of Baby Food, Box of Delectable, Box of Lil' Gravys, Box of Sheba Perfect Portions, Small Bag of Royal Canin Kitten, Can of Baby Food, Case of RD Mother and Baby Cat, Box of Lil' Shakes, Box each of Delectable Bisque & Stews, Metal Scooper

Random Cat Supporter -- Box(240) of 13 Gallon Trash Bags, Box(100) 30 Gallon Trash Bags, Case of Paper Towels

Denise & Elizabeth -- Case of Friskies, Box of Grilled Chicken Filet, Case of Friskies Pate

Courtney M -- Lg Bag of Purina One

Av Larentia -- Case of FF Kitten, 

Karen Mc -- Lg Bag of Purina One, Case of Friskies, 2 Containers of Party Mix, 

Outside Girl -- Lg Bag of Purina One, Bag of Grilled Chicken Fillet, Case of FF Kitten

Andrea Y -- 2 Lg Bags of Purina One

Mary SoCal -- Lots of volunteer Snacks(Cracker Jacks, Cookies), Box of 33 gallon Trash Bags, Box of 13 gallons Trash Bags, 4 Cases of FF Kitten

Rosann & Bianca -- Case of FF Kitten, Case of FF Variety, Container of Temptations

Janice B -- Case of 6' Paper Plates 

Janet K -- Lg Bag of Purina One , Case of FF Kitten, 2 Bags of Bonito Flakes

Lynda D -- Lg Bag of Purina One, Bag of RC Bay\by Cat, Case of Appetizers 

Anonymous -- Bag of Purina One

Cindy W -- Case of Gatorade, Case of Sheba Pate, 4 Collar Pillows, Case of Sheba Perfect Portions, 12 Pairs of De-Shedding Gloves, 2 Cases of Friskies Treat Mix, 4 Bags of Pill Pockets,2 Bags of Grilled Chicken Fillet, Case of Friskies Meaty Bits, 2 Cases of FF Kitten, 2 Boxes of Glazed and Confused, Box of Delectable Bisque, Case of Iams Kitten, 2 Cases of Friskies 

Beth/Eaglewatcher - 2 Lg Bags of Purina One

Fernanda -- Pictures of Cindy & Ramsay

Anonymous -- Container of Temptations

Courtney M -- Box of FF Appetizers

Av Larentia -- 4 Silicone Place Mats, Cat Collars Cats Potato Chip Shirt, Bracelet For Kristine, Holiday Treats Party Mix, 2 Cat Crowns, Yoga Mat, Case of Friskies, 6 Bags of Grilled Chicken Fillet, Box of Baby Food, Pack of 6" Paper Plates

Debbie M -- 7 Assorted Shirts for Fun Raiser

Scrunchions -- Bag of Chicken Fillet Grilled,

Aunt Joan -- Several Kitten Pillow Cases, Fleece Blanket, 24 Packs of Appetizers, Jingle Balls, Fleece Throw Blanket, 6 BagsGrilled Chicken /Tuna Fillet

Arlene R --  Container of Gain

Kathy 831 -- Box of Magic Catnip Cat Balls

Ariane R -- Large Pack of Toys

April Catlover -- Pack of Kitten Puree's, Box of Appetizers 

Polly & Peanut -- Case of FF Kitten

Rose W -- Case of FF Kitten, Box of Squeeze Ups 

CJ500 -- 2 Cases of Friskies Indoor Pate

Joyse Oh -- Case of Friskies Shreds 

Roy & Denise K --  Steelers Blanket, Donny Burke Purse, Heated Neck Wrap, Lots of Assorted Toys, Temptation Glass Serving Set, Bag of Cat Shushi, 2 Bags of Temptations, Cat Towel Set, Pot Holder, Kitty Tunnel, Seasonal Welcome Sign, Letter

Post Family -- Lg Bag of Ping Pong Balls, Case of Gourmet Naturals canned food, Case of FF Kitten 

Casper Kit -- Case of FF Seafood, Case of FF Kitten

Anonymous -- Bag of Purina One

Diane R -- Case of Trash Bags 

Lisa & Mike H -- 2 Cases of Friskies Delights 

Bill & Lisa S in Patricia S Name -- Large Box of Assorted Toys, Food and Snacks

Billie K -- 2 Cases of FF Kitten, Bag of Purina One, 2 Bags of Purina One Indoor Advantage

8/23

          Lisa T - Case of FF Gourmet Naturals, Case of FF Kitten

Tim & Julie T -- Large Bag of Zip Ties

Karen K -- Case of Royal Canin Mother and Baby Cat

Mrs. Charles -- Pill Cutter, Play Tent & bed

Wooz -- 12 Bags of Cat Treats from Australia 

Kathy 831 -- Electric Snake Toy 

Melanie H -- Pack of Friskies, Meds 

Lowell F -- Large Box of Zip Ties

Rosanne & Bianca -- Case of FF, Toy Dragon

Janice B - 5 Boxes of Perfectly Chicken, 2 Cases of Appetizers, 4 Cases of FF Kitten, 2 Cases of FF Poultry/Beef, 

Jesi -- Case of Baby Food

Cindy W -- Medical Abbreviations Chart, 3 Containers of Party Mix, 2 Cases of FF Savory Sensors, Case of FF Kitten, 2 Cases of Baby Food

Av Larentia --  Catnip Sticks,Coralie Blanket, Hensley blanket, 2 Bags of Freeze Dried Minnows, Box of Iams Perfect Portions, Pink Cat Bed, Cat toys for Magic, Warming Cat Mat, Cat Can food Cover & spatula,  Case of Baby Food, Container of Squeeze Ups, 2 Bags of Grilled Chicken Fillets, Alma Food Bowl Mat, 

Sharon/kittycatlady -- Case of 6" Plates

Mr. Meow -- Box of Toys, Yeowl Crayons, Case of Sardines, 2 Case of Towel Sets

Anita H -- 2 Container of Temptations, Box of Rachel Ray Nutrish, 

Mary SoCal -- Case of FF Savory Centers, 2 Boxes of Chicken Broths

Sondra -- 3 Pairs of Shoes for Flash Sales, Lots of Towels, Card, Container of Temptations, Cat Cave, Several Packs of Baby Wipes, Appetizers, Lil' soups, 6 Cat Shaped Pillows

Becky H -- 3 Cases of FF Kitten

Aunt Joan -- 3 Purple Momma's, 6 Bags of Tuna Fillets, Cat Throw Blanket, 2 Pet Carriers, 2 Cases of FF Gravy Lovers, 2  Boxes of Squeeze Ups, 2 Boxes of Lickables, 2 Boxes of Delectable Treats, 4 Cases of FF Petites, 2 Pillow Cases, 

Taylor R -- Case of FF Gravy Lovers, Cat Toys, Cat Fancy Toy 

Cathy -- Case of FF Kitten 

Janet K -- 2 Bags of Bonito Flakes, Case of Lil' Soups

Susie S -- Pack of Appetizers, Box of FF Salmon Appetizers,  2 Cases of FF Kitten

Pat D -- 10 Purple Momma's

Aunt Sissy -- 2 Cases of FF Kitten, Case of FF Poultry

Greg R -- 2 Lg Packs of Paper Towels

Ju-in Ji -- 6 Cases of Baby Food

8/30

          Aunt Joan -- Case(30) Paper Towels, Soft Pillow Covers, 5 Snake Toys, 

Random Cat Supporter -- Case(16) Paper Towels 

Denise & Elizabeth -- Container of Tiny Tiger treats, 4 Boxes of FF Appetizers

Lynda D -- Case (12) Paper Towels, Box of Appetizers and 2 Cases of Perfectly Chicken

Thad N -- 6" Paper Plates, Case Paper Towels, 2 Boxes of Trash Bags

Anonymous -- Bag of Purina One, 2 Containers of Temptations, Case of FF, Box of Nutrish, Case of Tuna

Av Larentia -- 2 Bowls, Box of Squeeze Ups, Case of Friskies, Case of Baby food, Iams perfect Portions, Box of Treats, Can Food Lids, Cage Ball Toys, Luci blanket, Launtry Room Rug Runner

Mrs. Charles -- Large Container of Temptations, Box of Delectable Senior

Maddysnanna -- Computer Cable Covers

NJ Lurker -- 10 Purple Momma's 

Elaine & Allen -- Case(32) Friskies Seafood, container of Temptations, Case of FF Poultry, Box of FF Broth, Bag of Kitty Litter 

Warped -- 87X96 Quilt

As always, thank you all for being just as you are. We are glad you're with us. Love and hugs ~ Megan and the Cats