FFRC Blog week ending May 10, 2025
Adoptions:
None.
New Cats:
None
Health Updates:
The sick cats:
Sinopa’s babies are doing much better. The ‘dark brown’ baby has been the sickest and he is finally taking in food (via syringe). Earlier in the week, this was very difficult and now he appears to be turning a corner. Remember these babies are all less than a month old and at that age, fighting a virus can be very challenging. We are cautiously optimistic but know, they are still very tiny and susceptible to everything.
Sinopa herself is doing much better. We are still waiting for her tissue samples’ results to come back, but Sinopa is eating and drinking well. While she did test positive for FIP since the test for FIP is not definitive, we do need to wait until the tissue samples come back. She looks better and appears to be feeling much better. We still have the babies separated from mom until a definitive diagnosis comes in.
Heinze, Macaroni and Pickles are doing so much better and eating normally.
Popsicle went up to the Vet for more blood work and it showed his levels are now showing he definitely does NOT have FIP. The tests do show he had high blood count levels which indicate he was fighting a very strong virus. He did spend the night at the Vet’s only because he can be a little rambunctious and needed a minor sedative to take blood and everyone agreed staying at the vet overnight would allow him to get a good night’s sleep. He is back at FFRC now.
All the ‘sick’ cats are on their final meds and doing better.. All indications are that they all had a ‘nasty’ virus. A virus can have different ‘levels’ and it appears that Sinopa and Popsicle had the worst of it. Out of an abundance of caution, we are continuing keeping them from the Main Center to ensure there are no lingering effects.
Prince went to the vet for his pin removal (remember, he was adopted but still under a Vet’s care.) Dr. Darcy said his leg is now totally healed.
Holds:
TBD
Other Updates:
Once again, the outpouring of love, support and prayers has humbled us all. The past few weeks have been very hard on all the staff, volunteers and of course the cats. We also know it has been hard for all our Friends, feeling helpless. But everyone has helped, especially with your prayers. We have also received a tremendous amount of support financially, and in boxes sent. We have received much needed cleaning supplies and disinfecting supplies. Thank you all for all you do and for your words of encouragement as we have gone through this trying time period.
“Tearing down is so very easy and lazy. Building up requires strength, courage and commitment. Believe in yourself to rise up and have the strength to help others join you.”
Spitfire, looking so handsome.
