Adoptions:
None this week.
New Cats:
None this week.
Health Updates:
Checkers, Bella and Luna have all passed their tests for FIP and Leukemia and they are now out of their cages and down on the floor with each other.
Roo continues to do well and we are now letting her in the main Center for supervised visits for short periods of time. We will slowly build up the time depending on her progression.
Thumbelina is also out in the main center for short periods of time. She was in the Kabana and discovered that Peacocks walk by the window.
Both Maverick and Ridley continue to do well. Their ringworm is almost cleared up with about a week or so of meds before they will be completely ringworm free.
They are the funnest two boys who love to play and are eagerly waiting for a world without ringworms!
Several of the cats have been experiencing some stool issues (loose) and we’ve decided for a week to cut down on one of the wet food feedings. Cats still have access to dry food, 24 hours a day. Wet food is very rich and we hope to calm down the stomachs of all the cats. We are still doing wet food feedings, just cutting back on one for the next week. They get five wet food feedings a day, we are cutting it down to four. If any cat comes to the cam and tells you they are starving, don’t believe them. They are liars, lovable, but still liars.
Other Updates:
Our longtime Friend and volunteer, Dee, passed away. Dee was 87 and such a joy when she came to visit. For years she has come and brushed the cats. Certain cats would come running when they saw her as she had a gentle way with them all. We will all miss Dee but are so blessed to have known her for so many years.
Porchie and Jefferson are also doing well. They are very quiet cats. Remember, they were returned after spending many years in a family. The family had some medical issues and could no longer care for them. They are bonded and we would love to have them adopted together. Porchie is 5 and Jefferson is 6. If you want two cats that are sweet as can be and cause no trouble, these two are for you.
Mitzy may be blind but no one told her. She goes here, there and everywhere. She has actually snuck in the office to be spoiled. It is truly amazing how physical challenges do not slow down cats. Mitzy is 3 months old and so loving.
Radar has lost a little weight. He is able to come into the Main Center, but he chooses not to. It appears to be a little overwhelming to him. He is happy, looking out the window at the birds.
Financial Updates:
If any of you pledged $$ for Cat-A-Thon and have not yet paid, please remember to send your pledged money sometime this week. We appreciate this so very much.
We had a flash sale this week and raised $1,800. That will help us with bills, especially with getting vaccines as we did 50 vaccines this week. Vaccines are so very important for the long term health of our cats.
Holds
Mightycat will be going home this coming Friday (time, yet to be determined).
Bodie is officially on hold! While we will all be sad to see him go, he gets his very own home! He will also be going to a home that already has an FFRC cat.
FYI:
Your cat is part of your family. You love them. You care for them. You take them to the Vet when they are sick. Love doesn’t end with your passing. Make a plan, let your family or close friends know what that plan is for your cat. Don’t assume someone will take them. Talk to the person you want to care for them if you are no longer able to care for them, for whatever reason. Some of you may remember Twinkle from many years ago. Twinkle was the sweetest old soul whose mom passed away. Her family didn’t know what to do with Twinkle so let her outside to fend for herself. Twinkle hid under the house for many weeks before a kind neighbor found her and brought her to FFRC. By then, Twinkle was bone thin, dehydrated and in terrible shape. Make a plan. Love your cat forever and a day. Plan for them. They are counting on you.
