Friends of Felines' Rescue Center is a 501C3 non-profit, cage free, no-kill feline care facility. Our goal is to adopt our kittens & cats into permanent loving indoor homes and to reduce homelessness, abuse, and euthanasia due to animal overpopulation. We operate on the kindness of private donations, both monetary, food, and supplies.
On 8/1, we recognized the National Girlfriends Day, and it was followed closely on 8/2 with National Sisters Day.
For some of us, both days recognize the same person(s). Happy Happy to all of the Sisters and Best Friends out there.
If MARILYN isn't Momma to all of the kitties, then she is everyone's girlfriend. Here she is with DERECHO, acting as both Momma and girlfriend.
WIBBLES and RAISIN bonding as only sisters do. Just in time for National Sisters Day!
Adoptions:
On 8/4, we had a surprise adoption. It happened right before boxes were opened. CAZMIN has gone to her furever home. Cazmin arrived 4/18/26. She was one of the "Hoard" kitties. When she arrived, she was very skinny and had bad ear mites. She is about 1 year, 3 months old. She is the only kitty in the home at this time. Her new name is LUNA.
Also on 8/4, we had another adoption. This time it was SCHMOOKIE. It was a great day for Torties, although Schmookie does have white feet. Schmookie's date of birth is 8/6/23. This is her birthday week! She also arrived as part of the "Hoard" kitties on 4/18/26. She had a skin issue, which has since cleared up. She is going home to a few other kitties, which she will be able to mother. She will be keeping her name. Special thanks to ParkBomYu for the blanket.
Intakes:
All of our pens are still FULL!
On August 3rd, a construction worker that was digging holes for utility poles on Power Dam Rd. found a little guy (not sure yet if male or female). His crew was from Toledo, so he needed to find a home for this kitty. It is a dark tabby about 1 1/2 month's old. He is currently playing in Back Thumpers Room with CALLAHAN and JACKMAN. We used the Name A Cat Program to name this little one. Here is the information from the poll:
123 Votes
WYNN 48%
Timbit 38%
Waters 14%
Wynn was submitted by Cindy W.
This week, we received a call from a rescue center that we work with. They specialized in FIV and Feline Leukemia positive kitties. They had a little baby that needed a home. This one looks a lot like WYNN. She is another tiger tabby with a lot of white, also 1 1/2 months old. She has the biggest eyes. She has not yet been tested or been named.
The new babies that arrived last week have been named:
Last Tuesday, 7/28, a new kitty was found on someone's porch. This 2-month-old boy is black with white paws and nose. He is extremely playful but currently has a bit of a wormy belly. He looks a lot like Sneakers, so we temporarily are calling him NOT SNEAKERS. We used the Name A Cat Program to name this little guy. Here is the information from the poll:
133 Votes
DIEGO 61%
Harby 24%
Catthew 15%
Diego was submitted by Diane E.
Also on Tuesday, a young lady brought in a kitty that she found rolling (literally) down the main street of Defiance, Clinton St. She stopped traffic and rescued this little boy and brought him to FFRC. This little guy is only about 1 pound and 1 month old. He appears to be pretty healthy. He is a dark tabby with very large paws. His first day, he was very spicy, so is being called HISSY SPITTY. After a day, he had settled down and is now very cuddly. He is staying with CALLAHAN. We used the Name A Cat Program to name this little guy. Here is the information from the poll:
118 Votes
JACKMAN 61%
Razors 24%
Swede 15%
Jackman was submitted by SonJa.
Health Updates:
Sadly, we lost our Nyota's Nest resident, HAPPY, on Wednesday, August 5. We were very surprised because she showed no signs of being ill. She was close to 14 years old. We are glad that she did not have to suffer. We will miss her.
VICTORIA has been feeling a bit under the weather and has been losing weight. She is one of the lades that share Nyota's Nest, so we don't' see her on camera very often. We are watching her carefully.
GUMBY's leg removal surgery on 8/4 was a success. He was kept overnight and was back at FFRC on Wednesday, 8/5. He has already learned to balance on his rear legs and is doing great! He is in Front Thumpers Room but wants to be out! We are giving him more time to heal.
CATSBY has an issue and was taken to Dr. Darcy's this week. Tests were run and is currently being treated for Toxoplasmosis and FIP. Due to the length of time it takes to get tests back, he is being treated for both. We do believe it is FIP. He is now in isolation in Front Thumpers Room. After only one day, he is showing improvement.
LEMON has a bit of a runny eye, which is being treated.
Holds:
We have some new/exciting Holds:
RUMPLESTILTSKIN will be going home with Michelle and Eric Yacks. They recently visited and decided that Rumples HAD to be theirs. They previously adopted ALI and have another kitty named Theo at home already. They will be keeping his name. The adoption is currently scheduled for 8/14.
Siblings, MALADE and THOR, are also going home. Their new mom had previously adopted their brother ZEKE. There are also a few other kitties in the household. The adoption should happen around Labor Day Weekend.
MALADE
THOR
ZEKE
There are two tentative holds for
RENLY
and WILLOW. More details to follow.
We also have an approved adopter that has expressed interest in ZOOKIE. Once the adopter actually visits and meets the kitties, a final decision will be made.
SAZAZ will be going home very soon. She doesn't have to travel far. Our own Debbie will be taking in another big kitty for her very own. Debbie is still feeding babies: Nigel, Beazlee and Shine. She needs to get them ready to move to the main center. AND.... then I think that Debbie needs a little "no kitty" time before the big lady moves in. We are so happy for Debbie and Sazaz!!!!
Center Kitties:
The Sleepy kitties of FFRC:
PEROGIE getting a few ZZZZs.
MURPH testing the limits of this bed.
ALIKI: Sleep with one eye open.
Adopted Kitties:
BLUE is now HYPNOS. Both he and DIGBY are doing great and are in charge.
HYPNOS
DIGBY
TIGRESS enjoying a Lazy Sunday.
Do you remember PEAPOD (now BIRDIE) and FUDGE (now BEAR)? They were such little babies when they arrived. Look at them now!!!!
Bear still loves playing with her favorite toy, a plastic spoon.
And Birdie has a gray undercoat--even light-colored tufts between the toes.
FFRC Chatters Weekend:
PLEASE LET LYNNETTE KNOW IF YOU ARE COMING!
e-mail: ffrclynnette@gmail.com by 8/14, so that she knows how much food to have.
Box Day, 8/8. We received lots of needed food and cleaning supplies. Thank you to all that sent in items.
Staffing:
We said goodbye to Shalin on Monday, August 3rd. We wish her the best at her new job.
Friends of Felines Rescue is looking to fill some open positions! These are paid spots. Please let me know ASAP if you or anyone would be interested!! You can send a resume to ffrcmegan@gmail.com
Inside Cleaner:
Afternoons (option for more hours are available)
This includes sweeping, mopping, feeding, laundry, and general cleaning. Looking to hire immediately.
Pay starts at $15. Much have own transportation, able to lift 40 pounds.
We have some help for Cindy. YEAH! Rose will be starting on Monday, 8/17.
Other:
Lynnette has been under the weather. We hope to see her back on Monday, 8/10.
If you haven't looked at our Instagram page, please do!! There are great pictures of our center's kitties. Thanks so much! Instagram:https://instagram.com/ffrckittycam
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.
Photos by Dawn and friends.
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In honor of National Girlfriends and National Sisters Day:
“A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life.”
Isadora James
“You’re not my best friend. You’re my sister, and that’s more.”
