WOW. Overwhelming gratitude can only be described as to how we all feel. After much nerves, worry and hard work, YOU the nation have once again astounded us with your generosity. On December 2nd, we opened some 418 packages and raised $17,077.36!!!! Some of the numbers we gathered that day: We received 5339 cans of cat food, 286 jars of baby food, and 64 bags of dry cat food. This is absolutely amazing!!!!!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so successful, and to all the volunteers, staff and friends who helped! Words just do not do justice to how we feel.
Working backwards, on November 18th, we had our volunteer Appreciation Christmas Party. Oh my gosh, what fun and a well-deserved time for our hard-working volunteers and staff. Thank you to all who joined in to help with this! We sure couldn't be here without them!!!
INTAKES: We've had one intake since our last update, and that would be Crumbles. Crumbles was found on November 13th with her collar stuck around her neck and front right arm. This caused a deep laceration under her right arm and become fused to her chest. Luckily, this is all cleaned up now and healed nicely. Her date of birth is 3/10/2021 and she's almost all black but for a couple of white flecks.
The other intake I wanted to cover is Archie. This adorable boy sure is a surprise to me. He showed up sometime in the spring and has stayed ever since. He was terribly thin, but we have been unable to get close enough to him. We've tried over the months, and semi recently I have been able to get two pets in while he sleeps in the porch area. We managed to snag him quick and send him up on Nov. 30th for his neuter. We pinned him when he came back, and then something happened. I reached into the pin to give him a pet---and he loved it. He started rolling and flopping, showing his tummy and head butts. WHAT IN THE WORLD? This cannot be the same boy, but it is! He has turned into the sweetest love bug. Still a little shy but improving daily. We are going to try to keep him in for a while longer and see if he would be happy in a home. We are just smitten!
ADOPTIONS: On December 1st, we saw 4 adoptions! Yay!!! The first was Debbie Cat. She finally made her and home and is just thriving!!!!
After Debbie, we had Burger and Berry Belle go to the same home, and BOTH are also doing just wonderfully!!!
After all of them, Shakespeare went to his own home. Sadly, after several days, on December 6th, his new owner knew it was not a good mix with Shakespeare and her doggy and brought him back. I am so thankful that she put his needs above her own love for him to do what was best for him. Shakespeare was very happy to be back 'home'.
On December 5th, Guppy was adopted!!!! Her family has loved her a long time and after only a couple of days, have been making great progress with her naturally shy self. I know she is just going to thrive.
MEDICAL UPDATES: On November 9th, Magic and Junior had a dental and both did great!
In the past few weeks, we have also sent up Praline for bloodwork. She has cholecystitis and is being treated. So far she is doing well and we will continue monitoring her.
Buckeye's wound is finally shrinking ever so slightly. What was 3in x 3.5in, it is now 2.5in x 3in. Not crazy but I will take it! He continues to be the bestest patient and so very sweet.
Vincent is also improving greatly and will be going up on December 11th for his 30 day blood work! I am so very happy, we are moving right along and he is also the goodest boy....as long as you have snackers!
We'll hopefully that should catch us up, although I'm sure I've missed some things. Thank you all as always for being the kindest, most supportive group of people. We are always grateful. With a happy heart ~ Megan and the Cats
P.S. Big thanks to our super wonderful box senders!
12/5
Mrs Charles –Jar Of Burst, Big Red Rug, 2 Green Rugs
Ann & - Catnip Pickle For Derecho, Bow For Lena
Pat D – Box Of Capstar, 2 Bags Of Temptations Kitten
Anonymous – Jumbo Bag Of Temptations
Linda Y – Box Of Kit Kats
Helen R – Case Of Friskies
Mr. Meow - Cat Christmas Book, Puzzle, Blanket, Towel Sets
Emma H – Container Of Temptations
Anonymous – 4 Boxes Of Lil Soups
Schrunchions- Bag Of Chicken Fillet, Box Of Replacement Scratchers
Christine P – 2 Packs Of Temptations Kitten, 2 Boxes Of Chicken Fillet Grilled, Large Bos Of Assorted Cookies, Pack Of Tim Tams, Pack Of Oreo’s, Box Of Assorted Cookies And Snacks, Pet Paw Print Keepsake Kit, Signs, Garden Flags
Outside Girl - For Ramsay & Friends 16 Xmas Stockings
Jacqueline S – 2 Bags Of Party Mix, Box Of Delectable Stews, Container Of Temptations
Mini & Jeff – Case Of Purina Pro Plan
Anonymous – 12 Cans Of Tuna
Anonymous – 2 Containers Of Burst, Box Of Churu Snacks
Anonymous – Gift Box Of Assorted Cookies From Harry And David
Robert O – Gift For Denise