FFRC BLOG: FFRC Blog Week Ending January 31, 2026

FFRC Blog Week Ending January 31, 2026

SNOW SNOW SNOW!!! We don't need anymore! But guess what, more is falling again!

"There's snow way I am leaving the house today." from Homemade Gifts Made Easy

Adoptions:

There were no adoptions this week.

Intakes:

There were no intakes this week.

Health Updates:

ROCKET went to Dr. Darcy's office on Tuesday, 1/27, with the expectation that the remaining tip of his tail would be removed because he has sores on it and on his hip. After examining his tail, the vet determined that because removal of the tip would be too close to the nerve bundle that helps with bodily functions, it would be left. We are hoping that a medical regime will help heal his wounds. Rocket is on cage rest until these issues clear up, with a little bit of floor time. Otherwise, he is a happy boy and is very playful. What a great attitude, but he's spoiled rotten! He is a brat, but he's OUR brat and we love him.

FINNEY appears to have a recurrence of FIP. We noticed that something was a bit off with him. We have him in Back Thumpers Room now and have started him on meds again. The plan is to put him in his pen an hour before he is given meds and then have him stay in his pen for an hour before letting him out of the pen. This will occur twice each day. The pen time is in order to withhold food and help the medication do its job. This becomes a multi-person task, because treatments cannot be missed. Last Tuesday it didn't appear that the meds were doing the job; however, we have to learn to be patient, because they now seem to be working. He has gained weight and is doing better. Finney is eating, drinking and having solid poos. He is still just a playful as normal, just doesn't like his meds or his pen time.

JENNY is doing great. She will need to have her one eye removed, but her other eye is healing. It will most likely always look a bit cloudy, but she does have sight in the eye. Unfortunately, she has now developed ringworm. We have withheld treatment for that, because those meds will lower her immune system which is detrimental to clearing her eye infection. Now that the eye issue is mostly cleared, we will begin the 21-day treatment for ringworm. Jenny is a very happy girl and can't wait to get out of her quarantine condo.

MR. ROGERS is our new grumpy old man. Not really, he's a doll-baby! He is learning to gain trust with humans again, because people have let him down. He appears to have had a rough life. He is nervous and shy, but very sweet. He will growl and grumble and then head butt to get his pets. He's still a bit of a ragamuffin but is looking much better. He has only gained an ounce since he's been with us, but he loves to eat, so we expect his weight to increase in time. Dr. Darcy said that this is not unusual because he was severely emaciated. He wasn't feeling all that great towards the end of the week. He had a bit of a yucky stomach. We think it was due to the antibiotics he was on. He no longer is taking this med, so is feeling better. Mr. Rogers will be going to see Dr. Darcy when Junior goes back for his check-up. We still aren't sure how old he is. We are guessing him to be around 7 years old. Who doesn't love an old man?

JUNIOR, one of the office kitties, has not been feeling well recently. He came to FFRC with his brother, SMOKEY, when our former Mod, Mighty Kat, passed. Junior went to see Dr. Darcy for a check-up and bloodwork. His thyroid issue is under control with meds, but he does have high blood pressure and maybe a heart issue. He will be going back to have another check-up in a couple of weeks. He is in good spirits and meds seem to be helping. Junior loves to lay on the desks and keyboards and generally make himself useful helping in all of the office computer work.

SMOKEY also saw Dr. Darcy on 1/26. This was for a check-up and dental work. He had 2 large back teeth and 6 of his itty-bitty teeth removed. He was a bit groggy but is doing fine. Smokey enjoys laying in the window beds in the office. He is a gentle old man.

Holds:

TIMMY is on hold, YEAH! More details to follow.

We have another approved adopter, but the kitty has not yet been selected/confirmed.

Center Kitties:

RAISIN and WIBBLES are running rampant in the main room and LOVE snackies. They are now about 3 months old.

This is RAISIN:

This is WIBBLES:

JELLY says, "What happens if I pull this?"

ELM: I'm a panther, watch me ROAR!

TACO BELLE is waiting patiently for one of her human servants.

Events:

Although there was no formal event this week, the snow took over the center. Our friend, Ros, captured some kitties appreciating the snow in the warmth in the main room.

Current Needs:

A list is kept up to date on the Amazon Wish List found on the FFRC website. The center is critically low on 6" foam plates, Lavender scented Odoban, Royal Canin Mother and Baby Cat Dry, Delectables, Bisques, Stews and Disinfecting Cleaning Wipes.

Other Updates:

Weather Update: This last week was a challenge for FFRC. The large amount of snow that was received caused some of our staff not to be able to get to us. Big shout out to those that were able to make it in and covered many additional shifts. Mary "Braids" has covered multiple shifts per day, and others have helped cover her shifts (Gem, Debbie, etc.). Cecilia sent in enough chocolate to put Mary in a coma! Thanks, it was very appreciated. Laura, Cindy, Vanessa, Shalin, Ella, Lynnette and Megan have also been working a lot. Sorry if I missed anyone. Oh Yeah, and it's really cold! BRRRRR

Non-weather staff issues also occurred last week. Denise was unable to make it in due to snow last Monday. Then on Tuesday, her husband's hip popped out of the socket. OUCH! She had to stay home to help him. Kim was ill on Monday and sadly she lost her father on Thursday. Please send her your hugs during this time. She will be out until next Thursday.

Will the groundhog see his shadow on Monday? Here's hoping for a shorter winter!!

Lynnette, Megan and Debbie have been extremely busy with getting the books ready to close out last year. This has caused a backlog in us replying to e-mails, opening mail and even answering the call of nature. HURRAY!! the books are done--just in time.

EagleWatcher (Beth) sent in a much-appreciated donation so that lunches could be supplied for the staff.

The camera box in the Kabana is not working out as well as we thought. We have a few kitties who make it their purpose in life to rearrange the view to their liking. We aren't gonna name any names, but Buehler seems to be a likely candidate. He is very intense!

FFRC is looking for volunteers. Candidates need to be at least 18 years old and have transportation to get here. Volunteers work set shifts and have assigned tasks, which include cleaning, feeding and other caring for cats. Please contact Megan if you would like to help.

Please make sure that you have a plan for your pets in the event that you are no longer able to take care of them. The best plan is to have both a primary and a secondary backup.

The Link in the FFRC website to view Cats Available is now working. In early December, PetFinder made an update to their software which caused this to stop working. Yeah, we're glad it's back!

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 friends.

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"Advise is like the snow. The softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon and the deeper it sinks into the mind."

Samuel Tayler Coleridge

"To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold."

Aristotle