Morning surprises.

We had 2 adoptions on Sunday! Selby went to a home with a little boy. I think Selby will be a great cat for this little fella. Also our Cabbage boy was adopted! I hand delivered him and when I left he was already napping on the couch! The 3 kittens that Jodi fostered went home with her yesterday for an overnight stay but are back already this morning. We found 4 young kittens in the front yard early this morning. Actually it was Kurt William that alerted me. I saw him on the catwalk looking out the window with great interest--ears and whiskers alert! When I went outside (in the dark) they all 4 come running to me. So sweet and friendly. They've already been tested and are negative. We have 2 calico and 2 tiger/torti. Of course, all are girls. Names will be given soon. We also have had a cat returned to us. The family adopted him as a little kitten 5 years ago, but are moving and cannot take him. His name is Tugger, he was born here, he has long beige fur and seems to be enjoying himself already. He's in Dodger's Pen and will soon be out and about. Thanks for your votes--we gained a few points over the weekend! I appreciate your support.

"Be sure to get my good side" -Hudson

Floor work is done!

It sure has been a busy week! The floor in the office and new addition is completely done, and the walls, shelves, and floors have been cleaned. It took us quite a while yesterday, but we finally got all the rooms rearranged and the furniture is back in place. We had quite a bit of help and would like to give a big thanks to all those involved. After all was done and the door opened, Octavia was the first one out on the new floor. We also had some special visitors yesterday. Sillysticks and a friend were here to see the rescue center again. They had a 4 hour drive to get here. Also we had Lovemypetz and family here. Yesterdays volunteers were Stacey, Judy S., Dawn S., Martha L, Becky and Sigrid, We have had two successful days in moving cj about to different areas. I believe she's becoming more comfortable with this. Today she was out in the office for 40 minutes before she "needed" to go back into her safety zone of her pen. So...she's progressing! Weasley is eating great now and so loves his Bella! Kurt has been very busy working in Kitty City, working on the cat walks. When the cat's cove cats come up to Kitty City for the winter, they are going to love it! Fun shelves and so much warmer this winter.

We had boxes! Thank you very much for the items sent.

• Sandra B: straight forceps, curved forceps, stethoscope, very small scissors, bandage scissors--love these
• Elaine and Willis J: fancy feast appetizers for Bella and her friends & Halloween snacks for the volunteers
• Tom P.: cat treats and a giant marshmallow bed!
• Cathi B.: fish & chicken Whiskas & lots of can goods for the cats!
• Gossamer: a 32 box of Friskies.
• Linda L.: Friskies pate, box of 32
• Jatcat: a backup USB drive for the office computer.
• Susan: a UPS for the office computer.

Many thanks to you all for your support! It's dearly appreciated. Bella loves that new huge marshmallow bed. And she isn't going to share it except with the babies! Yesterday I believe she must have been in it for at least 18 hours! Nuki was "lost" yesterday. We could not find her. Late afternoon we finally found her in the food closet (she crawled in under the door) and was so warm, sleepy and sweet. She wasn't worried abut her disappearance at all. Chelan and Dhana are wonderful and they have discovered that Emaline makes a good mama. Both Amera and Adora are doing great. Both are so loving. Good news, we have sold all 275 calendars! The money from this fundraiser goes 100% for our medical needs. A huge thanks to Kate for all her hard work.

Weasley

Floor work almost done!

The floor guys were here yesterday and applied the last coat of epoxy. I was worried this morning that it was still wet. But after putting 1 finger on it, realized it's dry and very shiny. This floor will have high endurance. The guys should be back this morning to reinstall the toilet and put on all the rubber mop boards. I can't wait to move back in and have some normalcy again.....or as normal as we can be!

We had some boxes to open last night! Thanks so much for these gifts.

• Cathi B: Fancy Feast and Whiskas.
• Kelly R: the monthly fruit arrived. This time it's pears...delicious!
• Dave & Sunoco: 4 cases of tuna Friskies
• Gusti: thanks for your donation for the kitties, especially for Dhana
• Thanks to Yuki for the purchase of the bird seed recyclable bag.
• We also received a 32 pack of Friskies--will know today who it's from.

The kitties have been in high gear. It's play, eat, play, nap, play, eat again, play. They've even gotten some of the adults to join in with their playing! This morning Rizzo was sleeping on top of the cabinets inside a big silver bowl with Emaline curled up beside her. Bella is back to normal! She was, for the first time, back up on the yellow table for her breakfast baby food jar. That was very nice to see! Gemini and Claudius are constantly romping together. Nuki's wound on her leg is very slowly healing, but looking good. Wiggles is growing and likes to play with the smallest kittens. I guess it makes him feel like a big boy. Wonder is so very cute, and she can play happily with the kitty gang or by herself and still have lots of fun. Birka's favorite thing to do is still riding shoulders. We have 4 cats that love to sleep on the tree branches with their front legs hanging waaaay over in front of them--Wiffin, Buffin, Badu and Farrah. I like to "tweak" their toes when I walk by.

Warren

Floor work half done!

The work on the floor continues. It has now received 2 layers of quartz and this morning received it's 4th and final coat of epoxy. It should be a very tough, durable floor. Sometime Saturday we will be able to move things back in. Bella is now allowed to have free choice of where she goes and when. We will continue to monitor her activity though, just to keep an eye on the stump area. So far, so good! Nov. 4th is our next day at Elder-Beerman. This is when we promote the Rescue Center and sell tickets for their big Community Day. This benefits the rescue center and the store. Today begins a new schedule for CJ. We will start moving her about a little more, coaxing her to broaden her perimeter of comfort. We will bring her out of her pen and put her on a cushy, helping her to relax in a different surrounding. Her pen door will remain open in case she feels the need to go back in. Cobbis loves to dive into the empty pop cartons and lay in wait of another passing kitten. Chelan is super busy--she's got the entire rescue center all figured out already. Twinkle has gained a few more ounces and looks terrific, and she loves to be held. Derby has been playing with the little kittens already this morning and is enjoying their silliness. Tweeny loves playing with Dunakin--they've become good friends. The triplets (Cassi, Chia & Claudius) are so pretty and super sweet. The new washer/dryer are still fantastic! Picasso enjoys sitting beside Putter and Putter doesn't seem to mind! We had boxes last night to open. We always love this.

Susan G: 3 pack of those awesome catnip banana toys

Gossamer: 32 pack of Friskies & a case of Whiskas pouches

Stinkypeep: 6 handmade colorful catnip birds and Halloween pins for everyone

Blue: an assortment of Halloween blubies and round ones too for cat beds

Thanks for your support. You ALL are an important part of what we do here at the Rescue Center. You make a difference for us. Please remember to vote!

Preakness

It's a good kind of chaos

The floor work has begun! It's going to be beautiful when it's all done! The last day of work on it is suppose to be Friday. I am so grateful to have this floor--it will be super durable and will last for a very long time. We'll try to get some pics to show you. We had boxes last night and want to say thank you.

GwenCooper: Halloween suckers for the volunteers (hugs given to Putter and Asha for you)

Bonnie P: 24 pack of Friskies

Roberta: bags for caity to make shopping bags

Jeff: organic bonito flakes

G Girl & Paul W: Q-tips & baby food

I am grateful for the support given to the rescue center by all of you. It's what helps us to stay afloat. Thanks also for your votes--we are still in FIRST PLACE! That is awesome and super exciting. Bella is doing fantastic. It's now been 2 weeks since her surgery. She can now be out and about under supervision. We will keep a very close eye on this stump area. "Her" 5 kittens are also doing great. They love Bella. Emaline was seen yesterday grooming a few of the kittens. Picasso thinks he's a big black bear--he wants to take on all the cats when he's playing. He is so funny to watch. Nougie was out eating breakfast this morning with the rest of the gang. Since we had to empty out the office, we have cat furniture stuffed everywhere. The cats and kittens love it--lots of new nooks and crannies to explore. Twinkle is also doing real good with this change. Cabbage's very favorite toys are the coils. He carries them around, swats them, runs after them and generally loves them. What a great week!

Shasta

What a day!

Yesterday was a day that we just had to laugh about. Between the garbage truck pulling the internet cable down, the dog's room light decided not to work, an extra sewer line had to be dug, the inside washer not being able to be used until a new drainage pipe is dug, the eve spout had to be rerouted due to the new sewer line, the stinky sewer tank stunk to high heavens when it was destroyed and the wrong color of quartz was delivered for the floor, it was decided we better laugh instead of cry! Plus it was Paul's birthday so we had cake and a fun time watching him open his envelopes. He also got a major sliver yesterday so we had to perform surgery on his hand! Today the floor gets started, the new line for the inside washer gets dug and the cable line is suppose to get fixed. Also the possibility of an adoption. Keeps life interesting!

We had boxes last night!

Jeff donated items in memory of his Caryl: Catnip toy flippers, Royal canin Dry babycat food, q-tips & a baby fur brush

Bonnie P from CA donated: friskies senior cans, 2 cases baby food, friskies case & 6 bags of dry food

G Girl & Paul W: baby food

Putter's tail looks good today, we did a final soak & clean on it. Bella has been out a little bit more again today. Her incision is looking good! Dolcy, Weasley, Nuki, Dhana & Chelan are all super sweet babies. This week while the main computer and my good laptop are unusable to me, please be patient with e-mails. I may not be able to reply right away. We're still #1--thanks a bunch for your votes!

Chelan

Floor prep day!

Busy day here today. It's a GO for the floor tomorrow! Today will be moving all the furniture out of the big office and the 3 new addition rooms--the bathroom, the Welcome Room and Thumper's Room. A quartz floor will be laid and will take 4 days to complete. Both entrances to the rescue center will not be able to be used, so people will have to use the house entrance to get to the main area of the rescue center. Things will be very interesting for a few days. Bella has been allowed out of hr room twice yesterday and once today, but watched very carefully. She goes to her red marshmellow bed and stays put. We will be very careful how much "thumping" she does on that new stump area. The 2 new kittens, Chelan and Dhana are wonderful. They've been out and about once this morning and was very happy to make new friends. CJ had her pen door open all night last night and did pretty good. She's just a little worried about things yet, but becoming more at ease. Please keep voting! We moved from 2.16 over the weekend to 2.19 overall! Just amazing and I so appreciate each and every vote. Nikkaross left last night from her weekend visit here. We truly enjoyed having her. I believe she petted every single cat here! The volunteers today are Jodi, Martha L, Mary E, Ruth, Jackie S, Michelle & family and Angie. Thanks volunteers!

"I's gonna ask da wizard for Courage!" -Dhana