FFRC Blog Week Ending March 7, 2026
March came in like a LION, but now it feels like Spring! Hopefully, all of that yucky white stuff that falls from the sky is done until next Winter!!!
Don't forget to Spring Ahead for Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, March 8th!
Adoptions:
There were no adoptions this week.
Holds:
There are no kitties currently on hold.
Intakes:
On Friday, 2/27, we were approached to help with a Humane Call Case involving local law enforcement and the Humane Society. The situation in the home is horrendous. We were able to see that there were at least five cats that needed immediate removal. We set live traps and were able to get two cats pretty quickly. We took in one, a female calico that is about 3 1/2 months old. Her name is LUCKY and received 53% of the votes from the Name a Cat program. The name was submitted by Angela G. The other names were Hiccup (24%) and Babita (23%). The other cat was taken in by the Humane Society. We have been checking the live traps all week and on Friday, another two cats were captured.
The first is an all-black female that is approximately 2-3 years old. Her name is CLARICE with 54% of the votes, which was submitted by Michelle H. Other cat names were Dana Scully (18%) and Lemon (28%). 152 votes were submitted.
The other cat is a black and white male that also is about 3 1/2 months old. Most likely a sibling to LUCKY. His name is CHANDLER with 49% of the votes and was submitted by SonJa. Other cat names were Chewie (34%) and Dustin (17%). 179 votes were submitted.
The fifth cat that we saw is a buff and white cat that has not yet been captured. This cat will also come to FFRC. Isn't FFRC full? Yes, it is however, in humane cases like this we do our best to take in cats that if we did not intervene, would have no future.
LUCKY has settled in and is a little ray of sunshine. She is now playing with toys and is very happy. Isn't she cute?
What is a Humane Call Case? This is when a governmental agency has stepped in due to inhumane living conditions. This could be due to hoarding, abuse, neglect, or a home in a deplorable condition. It is a bad situation for all involved. FFRC is not able to provide any additional information about this situation.
In addition to the Humane Call kitties, we also took in a fluffy gray and white female. She was found roaming around. Her photo was posted on a local page and FFRC was able to bring her in. She has been named MARY LOU. Her name came from the Name a Cat program and was submitted by Ruth S. She is about as floofy as a kitty can be. She looks to be about a year old and weighs 7 1/2 pounds. Move over EGYPT and MISS JEWEL, you have met your floofy match!
None of the kitties have been spayed/neutered. We will be taking care of this on the next Humane Ohio run (or sooner), which is scheduled to be March 17th! Let's welcome all of the new kitties to FFRC!!!
FAISY had a bit of a stomach issue that started the end of last week. She had runny stool and was in some pain. We put her on meds to help her, but on 3/1, they didn't appear to be working as quickly as we would like. We switched her meds and within a couple of days, she was feeling much better. She really doesn't like being in a pen, so as soon as she is all clear, she will be back in the main room!
All other kitties are in good shape. This week, we weighed and cleaned ears for many of the Center's kitties. All did great.
Center Kitties & Others:
BARNACLE FARNSWORTH III is now an outside kitty and is really liking his freedom. He has settled in with the Barn & Porchie kitties.
BETTY is still inside, but with the nicer weather, she will also be moving outside. She no longer is wearing the "Cone of Shame" and her fur is growing in.
TIPPY and MILEY are doing great! They are very grateful that Stacy and Kat rescued them. Tippy is still a little scared, but Miley is helping with the transition. This picture is from FFRC Chatters and was posted by Stacy.
MISS JEWEL still is one of the top fluffiest kitties ever. She is enjoying the open tunnel that came in on Tuesday's Box Day.
OTTER also likes the new open tunnel--or is it just the feather?
JENNY is looking for her next meal! Her eyes are still being watched, but as long as she is doing good, we don't foresee any surgery soon. She is a bit of a rascal!
PUDDIN AND SQUIZZLE are enjoying the TV in the Kabana.
Ros will be hosting a virtual St. Patrick's Day party on 3/17 at 5:00 FFRC time! Tune in and bring a snack to share!
A Little Extra Info:
How do you show your cat that you care? (From The Pet Collective)
Current Needs:
A list is kept up to date on the Amazon Wish List found on the FFRC website.
Other:
The Valentine's Day videos are still being worked on. We will get them sent out soon.
Special thanks to Wayne and Carol. They sent in pizza last Box Day. It was really appreciated.
Our new Saturday afternoon volunteer, Christy, has been accompanied by her daughter, Adelle. Great to have them!
Mrs. Yack's 5th grade class sent in a very touching tribute to Magic. It was signed by her entire class.
On Box Day, Mark G also sent in some beautiful artwork. I know that we all enjoy seeing his pictures on Facebook!
If you haven't looked at our Instagram page, please do!! There are great pictures of our center's kitties. Thanks so much!
The Kitten Lady is coming to Ft. Wayne on March 19. Megan and Team are looking forward to attending the event and learning more about kitten care and also sharing their information on CH cats with her.
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.
2026 Calendars are still 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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"When Spring came, even the false spring, there were no problems except where to be happiest."
Ernest Hemingway
"The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also."
Harriet Ann Jacobs
