FFRC Blog week ending April 19, 2025
Adoptions:
Our beautiful Margaret was adopted!
Such a stunning cat, Margaret came to us in February. She was much loved by her mom. However her mom had to move and take care of an ill relative. She’s 5 and half years old and will have a beautiful 7 year old sister (Rennie). She will keep the only name she’s ever had! Congratulations sweet Margaret!
New Cats:
Sinopa had her babies. She gave birth to 6 little ones. Sadly, one of them was too fragile and did not survive. We take comfort in knowing he wasn’t alone, he and his siblings were not born outside where the temperature this time of year can still get very cold at night. He was with his momma, he was loved and we will keep him in our hearts.Nature is certainly a marvel, by her actions, we could tell that Sinopa knew, love gives one inexplicable insight. While we have not yet named the new borns, we did give this special soul a name. Baby Bear was only with us for a short time but left a paw print in our hearts.
The remaining babies are doing well and Sinopa is caring for them as a very loving and protective mom. Two gray and 4 darker brownish tigers. As infants grow, they can often change color from light to darker or darker to lighter. The happy family is of interest to many of the other cats who pass by to say ‘hi’. It’s adorable to see.
Last Monday we received a call from the Sheriff’s office about a cat at the Independence Dam that had a jar stuck on his head. Connie D. went out and found a long haired black cat with a big mouth mason jar stuck on his head and he was with a torti friend. Connie put out two traps and first, the torti was caught and we were able to take her from the trap and get her spayed. Later in the afternoon, we received a call from the Dam people. The black cat (with the jar) was caught. The maintenance man at the Dam was able to get the jar off the cat. We were able to bring to the vet and neutered. Both cats passed all tests. The inkie is covered in mats. The vet was able to shave him to relieve him from the pain of the mats. Both cats were also vaccinated. Originally we thought they were feral. They are not. In fact, they are approachable and friendly. The torti is very unsure of things and we’re working with them both to evaluate them.
The ‘jar kitty’ has now been named Heinz (it wasn’t a ketchup jar, but how cute is that name!)
The torti is named Jacci. We think Jacci Moss would approve!! And in true Jacci style, she has taken the infants Ali and Lola under her paw and has been loving on them. She is grooming them and cuddling them and protecting them as any mother would. While us humans can care for them, there is nothing like a momma cat holding, loving and guiding baby kittens. Jacci may not be their mother, but all the kittens know is she is loving them. That’s what a good cat mom does. Jacci is a good cat mom. Must be something in the name!
Health Updates:
Teddy is officially done with all his treatments and out in the Center, having a great time being free and FIP free!! Teddy is our happy, miracle kitty!
Skye -- The nervous CH kitty that came from Dr. Darcy’s office. After giving her special one-on-one attention by Megan she is doing great. She is out of the Welcome room and in back Thumpers room. She comes up to you, wanting attention. She does have skin mites which causes her hair to fall out. We gave her a specific type of flea medicine and she is now improving but looks a little odd with much of her hair needing to be regrown. Skye plays and lets out a very loud scream. This is her way of talking. She screams as she has fun! She is now thriving. So happy to see.
All our other cats are also doing well, including Pania and Mrs. Charles who both have been getting stronger. Pania has been gaining a little weight and Mrs. Charles is a little less wobbly since her polyp removal.
Holds:
Jefferson is on hold! Such a wonderful thing for our boy. Adoption date TBD.
Other Updates:
Our longtime Friend and Chatter, Gentlesong (Sylvia) passed away this week. She’s always been a joy to chat with and such a positive person. We were lucky to have her visit from her home in Tennessee a few times. Back in 2013 when she visited we were short staffed and she scooped and cleaned and loved on all the kitties. Such a truly Gentlesong was truly a GentleSoul. We pass along condolences to her family and friends.
As we now have a number of babies, we could use some KMR liquid if anyone is wondering what we are low on. KMR is Kitten Milk Replacement. It’s really more of a supplement as well as a replacement for mother’s milk.
Other:
“Compassion for others begins with kindness to ourselves.”
