FFRC Blog week ending January 3, 2026
HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎊
Time to reflect on the past year and use our experiences to being in the new.
"Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right." Oprah Winfrey
Adoptions:
SNICKERDOODLE was adopted on 12/29. This was our last adoption of 2025. Snickerdoodle came from Dr. Darcy's office and had an upper respiratory infection, fleas, lice and ear mites, basically all the yucky stuff! Once again, FFRC worked their magic and turned this kitty into a beautiful long-haired fluffy girl. She is a dilute tortie and is absolutely gorgeous. She was besties with Peapod and Fudge. She is a little over 3 1/2 months old, which put them about the same age. On adoption day, she wasn't really happy because she had just received a little pokey so she didn't want to spend much time at the camera. She only had a short commute to her new home. She will be the only child and will be keeping her name. Hurray for Snickerdoodle!
Intakes:
There were no intakes this week.
Health Updates:
ROCKET had his surgery to remove his remaining back leg and tail on Monday, December 29th. He returned to FFRC on Tuesday. His first day back was a bit rough, but by Wednesday, we definitely saw much improvement. He became bright-eyed and very talkative. Currently, he is in a double condo, with both sides open. We are keeping him in this area so that he has a chance to heal. By Thursday, he was playing and is happy but wants more room to play. He is using the litter box and is staring to lift himself up onto his front legs. He has to relearn his new center of gravity, so he is a bit clumsy. Dr. Darcy did her best to create a pad to help raise Rocket's private parts. We are in hopes that when he is able to roam, he won't drag them on the ground and leave a potty trail. Why did we remove the tail? Good Question!!! We have learned from experience that keeping the tail is not only awkward, but the area is prone to infection, because when using the litter box, it is very difficult to keep the area clean. Although Rocket is a happy boy, he really doesn't like taking his meds. But then again, who does?
CRACKERS' drain tube was removed on Monday, 12/29. His eye sutures are healing great. We will begin removing them late next Monday. We will be taking out every other suture on Monday and then slowly removing the remaining ones as the week progresses. We don't want to rush his healing process.
BETTY who had hip surgery last week will also have her sutures removed next Monday.
HAGRID, one of Megan's dogs, is doing great. He was a bit of a baby after the removal of two teeth last week. He is now ready to start eating dry food.
ANGELIQUE: Are there babies or not?---"baby" watch continues. She has gained about two pounds since her arrival. Her belly is protruding and is firm. Still no baby movement. A viewer let Megan know that there is a urine pregnancy test for cats. This is something to consider.
Holds:
FLOOF is officially on hold, although she will not be available for another couple of weeks. She is scheduled for her spay on 1/13. Floof is one of Angelique's babies. She is a grey and white long-haired baby girl. Absolutely FLOOFY! Keeping this until she is adopted, because she is just so darn cute!
PEAPOD and FUDGE, our tiny panthers, will be going to the same home. They are also scheduled for their spay and neuter on 1/13.
PEAPOD:
CHURCH and SCAMPER will be adopted together on 1/10 at about 10:30 EST. The date is a bit fluid because their parents have to travel from out of state to get them. We are watching the weather closely and hoping for a sunny and dry day.
CHURCH:
SCAMPER:
Center Kitties:
KAHU is doing great and is ready to come up to the main room, but she has not yet been spayed. If there is an opening with Humane Ohio on 1/13, she will fill the slot. She can't come up because BLUE is in the main room and has not yet been neutered. He will be neutered on 1/13 with Peapod, Fudge and Floof. Blue enjoys the warmth and food at FFRC, but he is a bit of a lazy boy. He even lays down to eat. He will be someone's snuggly bunny.
KAHU:
The babies have had goopy eyes. They are all getting better. This is nothing to worry about, just cold season.
ELSIE is the non-resident who has been at FFRC the longest. She is Egypt's "Dog Run" Buddy. We did get to see her a bit this last week. She normally is in Front Thumpers Room.
Events:
On New Year's Eve, Megan and Debbie hosted a New Year's version of "Would you Rather". For those of us able to stay awake, it was a great time. Midnight treats for everybody!
Humane Ohio bookings are taking place for 1/13. For 2025, FFRC sent 800 kitties to be spayed and neutered!
We know that a lot of fundraisers and events have been held recently, 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!
Current Needs:
A list is kept up to date on the Amazon Wish List found on the FFRC website
Other Updates:
FFRC was closed from noon on 12/31 and will reopen on 1/5 so that staff can enjoy family during the holidays.
Sweet Lynnette will be off from the afternoon of 12/24, returning on 1/5, We are missing Lynnette and hope that she enjoyed her time off.
A full Friday Q & A will return on 1/9. However, Megan popped in to provide a few updates on 1/2.
We had a visit from Carmine on 1/2. It was great to see you!
Jan 2 was our Mod Terri's birthday! 🎉
Jan 2 was a busy day. Tony and Stephanie dropped by and brought 35 pounds of food for our babies. We love to see our viewers.
The new Kabana TV sent in by Wayne has the new protective screen in front of it. The kitties are loving this. Thanks!
We are looking for a better solution for the Kabana cam. Our kitties like to move the camera around too much. We have someone in mind that should be able to help us with this.
The Beach chair has returned. I think someone is ready for Summer to return. Sorry, Winter is here for a while yet.
2026 Calendars are now available and are being offered in two sizes: 8 1/2 x 12 or 8 1/2 x 14. 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. I've received mine, how about you?
Photos by Dawn and our adopters.
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"In the New Year, never forget to thank your past years because they enabled you to reach today! Without the stairs of the past, you cannot arrive at the future."
Mehmet Murat Ildan