FFRC Blog Week Ending April 11, 2026
Artwork by Christine P
Adoptions:
We had a big one.... MR. ROGERS was delivered to North Carolina and our Mod Terri. Does FFRC deliver? Normally, no, but this was a special case. Mr. Rogers came to us on 1/15/26 to be euthanized. He was in pretty rough shape and oh, so skinny. It only took a short time before Megan and Lynnette agreed that they would try to save them. In saving him, he saved a little bit of all of us. He is another miracle kitty. After getting him healthy, he had all of his teeth extracted on one side and then he started fattening up. He is now a healthy 9 lb., 6 oz. Terri will be keeping his name, and he will have plenty of company at Terri's with over 10 other kitty siblings.
Intakes:
We had a new intake of another female gray/black tiger baby this week. She has been named LEMON. Her name came from the Name a Cat Program and was submitted by SonJa Here are the results of the vote. 201 votes were cast:
- Lemon 56%
- Diggers 30%
- Baby Whiskerson 14%
LEMON was brought to us on Monday, April 6th. She was found during the recent storms of last weekend. She was under a shed, caked in mud. She's another wee baby and will be bottle-fed along with WILLOW. Here is what she looked like before she got the FFRC treatment and after her first bath.
WILLOW now has a friend. Debbie and Megan are tag-teaming the feedings. Neither kitty will let anyone forget about them.
Health Updates:
MARY LOU is also still on hold, but we are awaiting word back from her family on when this will occur.
Center Kitties and Others:
The Mona Lisa from Cheryl T is a big hit.
POPSICLE being a copy-cat and also snoozing.
Not pictured are Apple, Elm and BIrch, Faisy and Bebop, and new kids on the block Lucky and Chandler. Possibly others...?
And here's the start of getting pictures of MR. ROGERS from Terri. I am sure that we will get many updates!
Events:
Current Needs:
A list is kept up to date on the Amazon Wish List found on the FFRC website. At this time, we are very low on canned food, shreds, and chicken fillets.
Other:
RAMSAY got a new "FURRARI" on Box Day. It's bright yellow and very fluffy. He's looking sharp tooling around the center.
Q & A was cancelled this week so that Megan and Lynnette could deliver MR. ROGERS.
We have a new Farmyard/Outdoor helper. Her name is Sheyanne. Welcome!
A Spring Party was hosted by Ros on Saturday, 4/11 at 5pm. Snacks were shared!
The Valentine's Day Date videos are nearly ready to be sent.
If you haven't looked at our Instagram page, please do!! There are great pictures of our center's kitties. Thanks so much!
FFRC is always looking for Center 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.
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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In honor of National Siblings Day...
"You don't get to choose your siblings. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them."
Unknown
"Siblings: children of the same parents, each of whom is perfectly normal until they get together."
Sam Levinson
"Siblings are our first partners and rivals, our first friends, and our first enemies."
Erica Goldblatt Hyatt