FFRC Blog Week Ending October 17, 2026
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We did not have any adoptions this week.
We are FULL, but...
WOW, what a week---we brought in 10 kitties this week and named them all. Hang on, this is a long one!
On Wednesday, a gentleman brought in a teeny tiny kitten, about a month-old. One glance and we determined that this kitty must have been thrown from a car. She needed immediate medical attention. Her lip just didn't look right. She went to Dr. Darcy's office to have a button installed to "fix" the issue. (More about button lip surgery is listed below). This kitty is a gray tiger. She returned on Thursday from her surgery and was having a tough time breathing. We weren't sure that she was going to make it. On Friday morning, she was eating and playing. All looks good for now, although we are treating an upper respiratory issue and lice. This girl was named SCAMPER. Her name was taken from the Name a Cat Program and submitted by SonJa. Here are the results of the vote:
164 votes
Scamper 40%
Stevie Nicks 40%
Swede 20%
The tie was broken when Megan polled those in the Center.
While Megan was intaking Scamper, Debbie was on the phone with a lady that was visiting from Texas and staying in an Airbnb. A little girl kitten had shown up and was very hungry. This little girl is about 2 1/2 months old and is a tortie with a gold crown on her forehead. She is pretty healthy but does have worms. This girl was named VALERIE. Her name was taken from the Name a Cat Program and submitted by Eric Yacks. Here are the results of the vote:
169 votes
Scamper 40%
Tutu 36%
Tricia 24%
Picture will be provided soon.
When Cindy picked up Scamper from Dr. Darcy's office, she also brought back another button lip baby that Dr. Darcy had been caring for. This one had already had her button removed, all shots and her spay. Dr. Darcy's daughter's best friend actually saw this kitty being thrown from a car. This little inky girl is about 3-4 month's old. She was named VAMPY. Her name was taken from the Name a Cat Program and submitted by Sharon M. Here are the results of the vote:
151 votes
Vampy 45%
Sonia 28%
Hiccup 27%
Picture will be provided soon.
Also on Thursday, someone found two infant boys only 2 days old. No Momma in sight. Both babies were brought to FFRC to be bottle-fed, switching between Debbie and Megan. Friday morning, one of the little baby boys had passed. Megan named this kitty, JASPER. His grey tiger brother is taking his food. We hope that this one will make it. The surviving boy was named BABY WHISKERSON. His name was taken from the Name a Cat Program and submitted by Anony. Here are the results of the vote:
157 votes
Baby Whiskerson 62%
Grayscoot II 29%
Chris III 9%
Picture will be provided soon.
Just when we thought we were done with our intakes, we received 5 more precious babies. We did know about these five, so had been planning on bringing them in as soon as they were weaned from their Momma. These five babies are now 5-6 weeks old and are Siamese looking kitties, or Meezers. They look so much alike, that they now have color-coded collars so that we can keep them straight.
The first is a male with an orange collar. This boy was named ARULEN. His name was taken from the Name a Cat Program and submitted by Anony. Here are the results of the vote:
137 votes
Arulen 42%
Bartmas 35%
Army 23%
A little tease, brace yourself, here's AURLEN!
The second one is a male with a red collar. This boy was named BENTON. His name was taken from the Name a Cat Program and submitted by Cindy W. Here are the results of the vote:
143 votes
Benton 50%
Brock 31%
BC (Beautiful Cat) 19%
The third one is a male with a gray collar. This boy was named CLEVELAND. His name was taken from the Name a Cat Program and submitted by our Mod. Schinn. Here are the results of the vote:
146 votes
Cleveland 47%
Darian 30%
Buddha 23%
Now for the girls. The first has a pink collar. This girl was named FELORAH. Her name was taken from the Name a Cat Program and submitted by our Ju-In-Ji. Here are the results of the vote:
151 votes
Felorah 68%
Dana Scully 17%
Hedwig 15%
The last girl has a purple collar. This girl was named SADIE. She is the runt of the litter. Her name was taken from the Name a Cat Program and submitted by Anony. Here are the results of the vote:
160 votes
Sadie 68%
Hedwig 18%
Michelle 14%
Here's a picture of all five when they were very young.
Here they are now, with the help of Megan, Debbie and Mary Braids..
Individual pictures to follow.
Here's a picture of Momma. She is feral but is contained in the barn. She will be spayed on 10/27 during our next Humane Ohio event.
OK, but these are Siamese looking babies. Guess they didn't get their looks from Momma. Here's Daddy. He is also feral and has not yet been caught. The babies look like their Daddy!
Health Updates:
We are monitoring all of our new intakes. Most had not yet been tested. All of our other kitties are doing great.
Holds:
SMUDGES will be going home as soon as FIP treatment is complete. A reunion with DOLLY, formerly SHINE, will be a happy one.
BEAZLEE and WYNN are both on hold and will be going to the same household. The adoption is currently planned for 10/24 at 1:30.
BEAZLEE
WYNN
We have a lot of applications that we are reviewing, so look for more holds and adoptions soon! One of the approved adopters is coming in on Tuesday and is interested in an adult or senior kitty!
Center Kitties:
LUCIE with an uncharacteristic dirty face. How dare they show this? She's a lady!
BUTTERBEAN and
MAGELLAN checking out the red dot.
MOOCHER with his adopted Mom
(MARILYN) and Dad
(SPIKER).
Here's one with just SPIKER and MOOCHER.
Sweet kitty, RICH, is doing great. Here's a before and after!
When he arrived
And Lastly, a retro photo of VICTORIA, what a beauty!
Updates on Adopted Kitties:
RORY was adopted four years ago His Momma posted in Facebook that he is the sweetest boy.
FOZZIE and DIEGO's Dad posted that they have gained weight. The vet said that FFRC gave them a great start.
Below are the links to the most recent needs:
Lots of SNACKERS---this info from Dagda!!!! He says this every day!
Hello Nation. Here is the needs list:
Snackers---see Dagda was right!
MOST URGENTLY NEEDED: Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition Mother & Baby Cat Ultra Soft Mousse in Sauce Canned Cat Food
Bleach tablets
Fancy feast broths
Little soups/gravy/bisques/appetizers
Mama and Baby Cat Royal Canin dry food
6" Styrofoam plates
Meat Gerber baby food
Liquid Lysol
Thank you to our staff, volunteers, donors, supporters and FFRC Nation for making all of this possible. We truly could not do it without you.
Chewy Wish List
Button Lip Procedure:
In veterinary medicine, the term “button lip” usually refers to the labial button technique — a surgical method used to temporarily fix a cat’s jaw after certain injuries, such as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) luxation or caudal mandibular fractures 
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What the “Button” Technique Is
The labial button technique involves placing small “buttons” (sutures) on the lip to hold the upper and lower jaws in proper alignment while healing occurs.
Modified labial button technique (Goodman & Carmichael, 2016) uses a single suture line for all three buttons, with only one knot secured on the ventral chin 
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It is noninvasive, easy to apply, and can be maintained for 7–14 days after TMJ reduction, or up to 5 weeks for complex fractures Quizlet.
It is often used as a short-term, first-aid measure before definitive surgery, or as an alternative to a tape muzzle Quizlet.
Here is a picture of SCAMPER with her button. As Megan explained, many of these injuries are a result of being thrown from a car. A cat normally lands on its feet; however, when a vehicle is moving, they are unable to get their balance and often land face first. This causes the lip and the gums to separate.
Events:
On Tuesday, 10/13, we sent 49 kitties to be spayed and neutered, 22 females and 27 males. This included our own NIGEL, JACKMAN, ZEEBA, GARY, WYNN and MOOCHER.
Our next Flash Sale will be on Wednesday, 10/21 at 1:00. This is our Halloween Flash Sale. Note, it is a different time than what is normal.
Volunteer and Staff party will be on 11/14. If you would like to contribute to our celebration, here is info on our numbers: FFRC has 26-28 volunteers and staff that keep the Center running smoothly.
Kitty Christmas will be 12/5. We have started taking Kitty Christmas donations. Please mark the boxes that your shipment is for this event.
2027 Chatters Weekend will be 9/11 and 9/12/27.
Make your plans now for all of the upcoming special events.
Other:
Lynnette's FFRC vacation started this week and will continue through Monday. She will be back on Tuesday. She is enjoying her time off and is canning. We all expect some jars of something special soon!
Happy Birthday, Lynnette--October 17th!!!
FFRC is hiring!
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/ffrckittycamPlease 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.
About Feral Cats:
"I always think that's an artificial distinction. I think all cats are wild cats. They just act tame if they think they'll get a saucer of milk out of it."
"Feral cats have markings that will allow them to hide among the plants and grasses."
Dan Jackson
"Feral cats are a reminder of the wild spirit that exists in all of us." This emphasizes the connection between feral cats and human nature."
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