FFRC Weekly Blog Week Ending December 7, 2024
Adoptions:
Choco was adopted! He had come to us as a month old kitty with ‘lazy legs’. His back legs weren’t quite developing correctly and he ‘dragged’ them as he moved. With time, patience and love, he has gotten better and now runs and plays. He was adopted by the family that adopted Berry Belle and Burger.
New Cats:
Two cats were ‘dumped’ on the property this week. One, an orange female around 2 years old (maybe a little younger). The other is also a female, a dilute calico about 8 months old. Based on how they are acting with each other, we believe they are part of the same family. We are pretty certain they were dumped by a person who had inquired about us taking in some of her cats. We are at capacity and recommended several other places, then these cats ‘appeared’ on the property.
The little calico somehow managed to get wedged under Megan’s car so it took several strong people to jack up the car, climb under and heroically save the little cat. Rumor has it the local news wanted to film the rescue but they were called to film a dog that was barking at a postal carrier instead. Such is life in Defiance!
Health Updates:
Nyota is feeling better but will still be kept in a quiet pen for a few more days as she finishes up her medicine.
Murph had to have all his teeth removed. He was a bit grumpy but is feeling much better. Cats without teeth can eat like any other cats, even dry food. They are resilient little ones. Murph is one tough kitty. Butterbean is making fun of him, but he’s fine and Butterbean just needs to watch his back.
Other Updates:
Saturday was our annual Kitty Christmas and once again, our Friends exceeded our expectations. Your generosity is mind boggling.
Boxes are still coming in, but as of 12/8, here are the tentative totals:
~415 boxes were received, and opened, for Kitty Christmas.
~The total of $$ donations is currently $23,431.70. Megan will update us after she gathers the remaining information.
~The calendars are here! The first box arrived yesterday. Details posted as soon as we have them.
~At one point during Kitty Christmas, we had 1,022 viewers.
~ The 17 hidden letters spelled out "Drink Your Ovaltine" a line from the 1983 movie A Christmas Story.
Holds:
None
Other:
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