FFRC Blog week ending December 6, 2025
We had a wonderful Kitty Christmas that wrapped up on 12/6. Details will be listed below. Thank you so much for those that participated either in person, on-line or by providing boxes or financial donations. Also, thanks to the 9 staff members and many, many volunteers that make FFRC successful.
Adoptions:
FISCHER: On 12/2, our sweet brown tiger boy, Fischer, was adopted. He is just a bit over 9 months old. His date of birth is 3/1/25. He was found on our property. He will be keeping his name but may have the nickname of Fish. He now has a 2-year-old sister named Nub. Before he left FFRC, he was already cuddling with his new Dad. He lives about a half hour from the center.
Intakes:
There were no intakes this week.
Health Updates:
SNOOPY our 17 1/2-year-old Barnie crossed the rainbow bridge on 12/2. Snoopy had chronic kidney failure. Snoopy was a grey tiger with white paws and belly. Please give Cindy virtual hugs. She was very attached to Snoopy. Her brothers still live in the barn.
ZOE, Megan's boxer, was able to meet Snoopy over the rainbow bridge. Zoe passed on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Megan took Zoe Dr. Darcy's office where she was given all the chocolate kisses that she wanted. Please keep Megan and Eric in your thoughts during this time.
APPLE went in for a dental early in the week. Her top canines were still baby teeth. After x-rays, it was determined that there were no adult canines. This condition is not common. Due to the condition of the baby teeth, they were removed, along with one additional tooth which was loose. Apple's teeth are a bit funky. She probably would have benefited with braces (if she was human). She feels much better and is eating just fine.
KAHU and DONOVAN are doing amazing, which is great news. They are together in a double condo in Back Thumpers Room. Megan will be working with Dr. Darcy before letting them roam the floor. They also will need to have their spay and neuter. Donovan is playing and generally annoying his momma. Both are eating great!
BETTY went in for her hip surgery on 12/5. She will need to stay inside for a couple of months. This will be the hardest part of her recovery because she loves to be outside.
CRACKERS is scheduled for this eye removal and neuter on 12/15. He is doing great and is not in any pain. He thinks that WERLOR is his daddy.
NEW MOMMA and 5 BABIES. These 6 were named during Kitty Christmas and are doing great in June's Room. A couple still have goopy eyes and slight colds. Donovan will be joining these kitties once all are clear of health issues.
Holds:
There are no kitties on hold at this time.
Events:
There will be a fundraiser next week that will be a $5 chance to win one of eight amazing Christmas related baskets. Pictures of the baskets will be available after this weekend. Stay tuned.
Please do not ever feel that you need to participate by donating. You can help the rescue by subscribing to our YouTube channel…LIKE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE. This helps tremendously and doesn’t cost the viewer anything. Also, JUST BE KIND!
Box Day should return on Tuesday, 12/9.
Current Needs:
Most of our needs have been met with generous donations for Kitty Christmas.
A list is kept up-to-date on the Amazon Wish List found on the FFRC website
Kitty Christmas:
Kitty Christmas was held on 12/6 from 10 am to almost 3 pm. Each hour names were read for those that donated boxed items and provided financial assistance.
Special thanks to Andy and Mara for the beautiful Kitty Christmas banner. Also, thanks to Eileen C for sending in the very first box for Kitty Christmas. (Thanks for starting us off).
Magic shared his birthday with Kitty Christmas. He said that it was OK to just have one party.
A photobooth was set up in the Kabana. Photos can be seen on Flickr. But here is our illustrious leader with her boy, Egypt:
Those onsite took part in a pitch-in that all enoyed.
10 am:
Name the Kitty: Momma , a dilute tortie grey tiger was named. The choices were Angelique, Clarice and Kiss. Angelique is the Momma's new name, which was submitted by Anomy (Anonymous). Angelique won by capturing nearly 50% of all votes.
Event: Welcome message from Megan. She included goals for 2026 of Joy and Community
11am:
Name the Kitty: An all grey baby girl was named. The choices were Tutu, Kitty Twist and Bebop. Bebop is this baby's new name, which was submitted by SonJa. This contest was very close with Bebop capturing 45% of the votes.
Event: Password with a Christmas Theme. The winner of each round got to pick a kitty to receive a special present.
Thor picking out his own present.
12 pm:
Name the Kitty: A grey and white long-haired baby girl was named. The choices were Floof, Cazmin and Hiccup. Floof is this baby's new name, which was submitted by Stewart. Floof captured 56% of the votes.
Event: Mad Libs FFRC stories.
1 pm:
Name the Kitty: A male brown spotted tiger with white paws was named. The choices were Tim Tam, Timbit and Timmy. Timmy is this new kitty's name, which was submitted by Cindy W. Timmy won by capturing 46% of all votes.
Event: Jelly Bean Tast Testing:
Yellow: Earwax or Coconut
Dark Yellow: Strawberry Banana Smoothie or Dead Fish
Blue: Toothpaste or Blueberry
Brown: Cappuccino or Liver & Onions
Yellow & Brown: Banana or Wet Dog
Black: Licorice or Burnt rubber
Pink Speckled: Tuti Fruit or Stinky Socks
Red: Pomegranate or Old Band-Aid
Green: Juicy Pear or Booger
Yellow: Mystery-wasn't even listed by manufacturer
Red: Cherry, Cinnamon or Earthworm
Glad there were plenty of paper towels to dispose of the "yucky" flavors.
2 pm:
Name the Kitty: A light brown tiger boy was named. The choices were McClane, Scoot and Treacle. Scoot is this new kitty's name, which was submitted by SonJa. Scoot won by capturing 54% of all votes.
Event: Stockings were passed out for Resident Kitties. Toys and treats were shared by the residents with their friends. Thanks to Chris F for providing the stockings.
Ramsay enjoying his stocking stuffers.
3 pm:
Name the Kitty: A black female tiger was named. The choices were Babita, BC (for Beautiful Cat) and Faisy. Faisy is this new kitty's name, which was submitted by Cindy W. Faisy tied with Babita at 35%. Cindy G broke the tie by choosing Faisy.
Event: Wrap Up and Stats:
417 boxes for 2025, compared to 404 for last year
# of cat food cans: 8,012
# of pounds of dry food: 1,178
# of pounds of treats: 188
# of cans of chicken or tuna: 512
# of pounds of litter: 749
# of gallons of Odoban or bleach: 36
# of bags of chicken or tuna filets: 660
# of 13-gallon kitchen bags: 4,152
# of 33-gallon kitchen bags: 1,742
# of 6" plates: 6,704
# of 9" plates: 1,784
# of jars of baby food: 476
# rolls of paper towels: 326
# rolls for toilet paper: 126
# packages of stews, bisques, broths, etc: 801
Total weight of all packages received was 7,652 pounds, compared to 7,732 pounds in 2024.
Special, Special, Special thanks to Cindy and Laura for lifting opening, recording and putting away all of these donations.
Financial Donations before bump-ups totaled $18,082.93. There were a number of bump-ups that have brought this total to over $23,000. A final accounting of the financial donations will be provided in next week's blog.
After the Official Kitty Christmas, Megan took us on a tour so that we could see the storage areas where all of the contents of the boxes will be held until needed. Great to see the coffers filled.
Here is Megan's Thank you:
"We are completely overwhelmed with gratitude.
Because of YOU, our incredible live cam community, Kitty Christmas 2025 was more than an event-it was a lifeline for the cats we care for and the ones still to come. You showed up in the biggest way with food, supplies, love, and generosity, and because of that, our shelves are filling, our storage rooms are stocked, and our rescue is prepared for the year ahead.
Every box delivered, every case of food, every single donation represents full bellies, proper medical care, warmth, safety, and hope. You didn't just support our rescue--you made survival possible for countless cates.
From every paw, every whisker, and every grateful human at FFRC--THANK YOU.
This community is truly something special. The love you show year after year continues to amaze us, and we are honored to walk this journey with you.
Merry Kitty Christmas from all of us at FFRC -
Your kindness will be felt all year long."
Other Updates:
Megan has spent so much time putting together Kitty Christmas that she has gotten quite a bit behind on responding to her e-mails. She has hundreds and it is unlikely that she will be able to respond to all. Not only has she been extremely busy at FFRC, but this is also the busiest time of the year for her shipping business.
Cindy had a birthday on December 1st. If you see her on camera, please wish her a belated birthday!
The 2026 calendars are almost ready. Megan is doing a final review before having them printed. We are hoping that you will see that these are available next week. Orders for calendars will be through the FFRC Store and also on the FFRC website. We are unable to take orders via the phone or e-mail.
FFRC has nearly 50,000 subscribers. At the end of Kitty Christmas, less than 100 subscribers were needed to meet this goal.
Our lovely volunteer, Jacci, has retired---however, we will probably still see her occasionally.
Photos by Dawn.
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“There's no predictable turnover for toys and beds, but the food will always fly off the shelves."
Nance
"What never expires is monetary donations."
SonJa