Hi there guys!! Goodness, these last two weeks have been full of lots of fun and adventure, so let's get caught up!
As you know, our last Humane Ohio transport was cancelled due to bad weather---so that meant 16 kitties very much needed their spays and neuters. BIG BIG thanks to Dr. Darcy and her crew for getting just about all of them in.
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| Cecilia's Favorite Spot |
NEW GAL CECILIA! We took in this sweet girl on 2/7/2023. Cecilia showed up at a nice family's house. They noticed a wound above her eye and tried to tend to it as long as they could but realized this sweet girl needed more help and brought us too us late one night. She was quite the mess. She had incredible mats in her fur, ear mites to the point one ear is cauliflowered over, fleas, dehydration and malnourished, and a wound above her eye. After a few days of antibiotics and general care, we noticed she walked a little stiff and had some breathing issues. We took her to Dr. Darcy's. She found buckshot pellets riddling her body, but mostly in her rear right leg, a 'galloping' heartbeat, fusion of her thoracic spine mostly due to age, and dental issues. We have hr back and will be working on improving her weight and overall health, as well as pain meds that she will need for life. We will see how she does over the next couple weeks. So far, she is a lovie girl, LOVES cushy beds and food. She is a grey tiger, with a date of birth of 6/29/2010.
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| Cecilia's Buckshots |
On 2/8, we were able to get Cavendish up for his neuter and CATch up for his eye removal and neuter----but uh oh---CATch turns out to be a girl!!! So due to lack of time, they were only able to get her in for her eye removal. And as you've seen, she's be-bopping around like the wind. Nothing stops that girl. She'll be going up tomorrow for her spay with Humane Ohio.
On 2/9, we were able to get Egypt and Kiara in for their surgeries. For a quick rundown, Egypt had a fracture in his remaining rear leg, up towards the femur head (the ball that fits into the hip socket). This became more and more evident over time as he grew. In order to avoid a whole amputation, we did the Femoral Head removal. Hopefully this will work for our boy and save his leg. To date, his sutures have been removed, and he's starting to get floor time now, but it is a little tiring. Kiara had that sore on her paw that was initially thought to be an old broken toe but turned out to be cancer. Kiara in typical fashion is as feisty as ever, bulking her bandages, meds, and cone around her head. LOL I LOVE to see our sweet girl being feisty. Shes got the spirit to fight, and that's wonderful! They are both doing wonderful.
On 2/11, I got to experience something amazing. Dr. Darcy and Dr. Mercer were kind enough to invite me up and watch them neuter a bunch of our boys. They included Stratton, Alfred, Otter, Chumley, Simpson, Zeke and Thor. That was such an amazing experience, I'm so grateful for them. Dr. Mercer spent extra time showing me more things! It was very neat!
We also had an adoption that day of Hadley and Chagall. They are doing just wonderful in their new home. I know they are just being spoiled like crazy.
On 2/14, Valentine's Day we had a full and exciting day!! We wrapped up our Valentines Funraiser, raising a whopping total of $8600!!! This helps so very much with all of these extra medically needy cases we have going right now, so thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!!
We also sent up Malade and Guppy for their spays with Dr. Darcy, as well as Cecilia's checkup mentioned above. They all did wonderful!
On 2/16, we sent up Blackberry for her spay, and Ninja for his neuter and hernia repair. Again, massive thanks to Dr. Darcy and her whole team for squeezing all these kitties in!!!
From 2/15 to 2/18, Lynnette and I were gone at the annual Veterniarian Confrence in Columbus. Wow, we had such a fantastic time and learned TONS!!! Big big thanks to Connie for covering meds as well as Debbie for helping her. And for all the other amazible staff and volunteers for making sure everything ran smooth while we were gone. It was so nice to learn things, but I sure did miss everyone and the kitties most of all.
During all of these happenings, we had boxes! Oh, wow what a fantastic time. We are always so very grateful for everything you guys send in to make it a super special day for the kitties. Big big thanks to all of you!!!!
2/7
Karan M -- 3 Cases of Friskies Pate, Bag of Temptations Kitten
Anonymous -- 1 box of Delectable Stews, 2 Boxes of Soups, Case of Friskies Seafood/Chicken
Billie K -- Pack of Sheba tender sticks , Pack of Squeeze Ups, Case of Sheba Pate, Case of Sheba cuts
The Cats Meow -- 12 Packs of Tim Tams
Jess B -- 3 Boxes of Stews, Bag of Litter, Box of Broths, 2 Boxes of FF Entrees, Cat Scratcher
Kitty Frances -- 640 6' plates, 2 bottles of hand soap, 2 packs of sponges, bottle of Mr. Clean, 10 Cans of Tuna, 2 tubes of Antibiotic Ointment.
Anonymous -- 4 Cases of FF Gravy Lovers
LeeAnna -- 5 Containers of Temptations, 7 Bags of Party Mix, Case of Friskies Pate, 4 Cans of KMR,
Ju in JI - 40 Cans of Friskies Pate
Anonymous -- Pet Maker Activity Center, Bag of RD Mother & Baby Cat
Mrs. Charles -- Blue Fuzzy Rug for Pania, 10 Cans of Tuna for Derecho
Karen R -- 12 Rolls of Paper Towels
Taylor R -- Coffee Sticker, 2 Catnip Toys, Laser Pointer,
Outside Girl -- 10 Catnip Bananas
Sarah B -- Cat Dancer Toy, Tunnel
Mary C -- Box of Delecatable Stews, Box of Lil Soups, Case of FF Appetizers
Anonymous -- 2 Boxes of Delectable Stews
Justin & Kati -- Lg Bag of Temptations, Container of Squeeze Ups, Container of Temptations, Case of Sheba Perfect Portions, 2 Boxes of soups, Box of Slurprises, 2 Boxes of Appetizers, 2 Boxes of Stew
Jennifer M -- Cat Tunnel, Case of salmon
Jennette R -- 2 Boxes of Delectable Stews, Box of Broths, Box of Squeeze Ups, Box of Assorted Stew,bisque
Av Larentia -- Pink Cow Blanket, Snuggle Pillow, Bag of Iams Pro-Active, 2 Boxes of Reveal, Box of Friskies Party MIx, Box of simple Serving Seafood Verity, Swan Yoga Mat
Zoe V -- Bottle of Pounce Chicken Treats
Random Cat Supporter -- Lg Bag of Temptations, 4 Containers of Meow Mix Snacks
Anonymous -- 2 Boxes of Magic eraser , container of Temptations
Ruth J -- Bundle of Blankets, 2 Bags of FF Dry Food, 2 Cases of FF Poultry and Beef, 4 catnip bananas
Anonymous -- 2 Necklaces for Alma and Magic
Catlady Amber -- Box of Soup, box of Stews, Box of Bisque, Case of Friskies, catnip banana
Gatsby B -- Case of Friskies tasty treasures
Marie & Ahmed -- Bag of Bonita Flakes, Box of FF Appetizers, Container of Temptations, catnip banana, 3 Bags of Shortbread Cookies, Zebra Mat Toy, Box of Assorted Toys
Butterfly Wings -- Case of Friskies Tasty Treasure, Box of Soup, Container of Temptations, Box of Assorted Snacks
Cindy W -- Cat Door Port Hole, Cat Recliner Scratcher
Mr. Meow -- Cave Bed, 4 Valentine Glasses, Several Towel Sets, 8 Cans of Chicken, Cat Toys, Cat Bed
Lynda D -- 4 Boxes of FF Broths, 2 Packages of Neosporin, 2 boxes of Delectable Verity Packs
Large Box of Hand Made Blankets
Janet K -- 2 packs of FF Savory Centers, 2 Bags of Chicken Fillet
Aunt Sissy -- Case of FF Poultry and Beef
Michelle H -- Case of FF Kitten,Box of Chirping Ball Toys, Case of Whiska's Perfectly Chicken, Case of FF Gravy Lovers, Case of Assorted People Snacks, Bag of RD Mother and Baby Cat
Terri -- Container of Temptations for outside cats, spring toys, bed
Anonymous -- 2 Kitty Sleepers
Jenni H & Beaker -- Blankets, Cans of Digestive Care Food,Wellness kitty food, Several Boxes of TastyKakes
2/14
Jane 90125 -- Container of Temptations, 2 Boxes of Temptations, Bag of Purina Kitten
Ace -- Cat Bookmarks for Kim, Box of Assorted M&M's, Socks, Bag of Reeses, Magnets, Bag of Mother and Baby Cat, Case of FF Petite, 4 Cans of Friskies
Kathy 831 -- Cat Nail Trimmers
April Catlover -- 2 Boxes of FF
Anonymous -- Lg Bag of Temptations
Linda Y -- Pet Scale
Adrienne -- Pet Calming Kitten, 2 containers of Party Mix, Neck Pillow, Container of Squeeze Ups
Mary SoCal -- Case of Appetizers, Case of Perfectly Chicken, 2 Boxes of Lil Gravies, 2 Boxes of Delectable Stews
Arlene R -- Gain, Downy Dryer Sheets
Zoe V -- Valentine Toys
Anna K -- Scratcher for Egypt
Mrs. Charles -- 2 Bags of Blue Buffalo Bursts, Pack of Pill Pockets, Fluffy Bed, 2 Fleece Rugs
Sondra --Hemingway Cat Museum Book, Valentine Cards, Assorted Boxes of Tastykake
Jeanette R -- Pack of Lil Soups
Anna K -- Bag for Egypt
Anonymous -- Container of Temptations
Milaka S -- Bag of Chicken Fillets, Calming Refills
Janet K -- 4 Bags of Chicken Fellets
Cindy & Gary W -- Box of Kitten Pate, Pink Rug for CATch, Oval Scratcher for Egypt
Linda D -- Case(60) K Cups hot chocolate, 100 Coffee Cups, 4 Boxes of French Roast K-Cups
Cynthia B -- 4 Containers of Temptations, Cas of Paper Towels
Anonymous -- 5 Packs of Sponges, Bottle of Mr. Clean
Kathy K -- 3 Boxes of Delectable Bisque, Assorted Lil soups, cat food
Ardi -- Box of Friskies Lil Grillers, Box of FF, Box of Squeeze Ups, Box of Delectable Stews, 2 Bags of Temptations
Denise & Elizabeth -- 8 Packs of Plates
Anonymous -- 3 Boxes of Delectable Stews, 2 Boxes of FF Gravy
Ruth J -- Donation, 8 Blankets for Egypt and Outside Kittys
Anonymous -- Easy Life Hammock Scratcher
Anonymous -- 2 Easy Life Hammock Scratchers
Anonymous -- Scratcher Bed
Jes B -- Bag of Cat Litter
Av Larentia -- Valentine Bow, Pack of Tim Tams, Blanket,
Anonymous - 2 Bottles of OdoBan
I'll wrap this up for now, but as always, thank you all from the bottom of my heart. We are lucky to be here, doing what we love and thats all because of you! Thank you always. In friendship and gratitude ~ Megan and the Cats
