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| | | T'was the Night...
The reindeer was clearly upset as he barged into Santa Claws' workshop just a few days before Christmas, and so Santa - though preoccupied with tracking down a particular felt mouse that a newly adopted and very good little kitten had asked for - sat down on his warm laptop and asked what was the matter.
© H. Shubin
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| | Santa - there's a rescue organization in Virginia that has TEN cats coming into their adoption center just a few days before Christmas!
Well, Mewdolph, Santa replied - that makes me happy that there will be 40 less paws in the shelter this holiday!
But Santa - the reindeer mewed - the store will be closed at Christmas! The kitties will be frightened and all alone!
Ah, Santa said, licking his paw and straightening his whiskers. I think that we will need a Christmas Miracle! |
| T’was the night after the adoption event,
And all through the store,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a stray cricket on the floor
The Center Coordinator was all snug in her bed
Thinking of ways to move adoptions ahead
The cage cards were hung on the enclosures with care,
Each telling the story of the cats who were there
Poor Fluffy, poor Mittens, Whiskers and Sprite
Lonely and alone on this cold Post-Adoption night
Each was nestled in a donated cat bed, and thought twice,
I wasn’t naughty, I really was nice
Why was I left in a shelter,
Almost about to pay the price
When out in the store, there arose such a clatter,
All the kitties stood, stretched, took a lap of water, nibbled some food, groomed themselves for a moment,
And looked to see what was the matter
When what to their wondering eyes should appear,
But an old, tired-looking volunteer
She was clothed in FFGW purple, from her head to her toe
Her T-shirt full of claw holes, her hair the color of snow
There was fur on her clothing,
A cat toy behind her ear
She had catnip in her pockets
On her sleeve, an unidentified smear
“Look at you kitties, stuck here for the night!
This will not do, this is not right!
Come Scruffy, Come Midnight, come with me all,
I’m taking you home, we’ll have a ball!”
“We’ll play with felt mousies,
We’ll eat lots of treats,
I’ll brush you and comb you,
And nibble on your cute little feets!”
She gathered some carriers, and began to pack them all
When a little grey kitten, who was rounder than tall,
Asked her a question, in a mew quite small
“Are you our adopter, are you taking us home?
Will you love us forever, and ever, when we’re combed?”
The volunteer sat down, in her eyes there was sadness,
But then, in a twinkle, the kittens saw gladness!
“No! I’m just your foster, though I’m taking you home,
It’s only for the holidays, where you will roam,
Free of these cages, it will be fun
And after the holiday, when we’re all done
Back to the store, we will be on our way,
But this time, with you I will stay
I’ll tell the adopters that once in their home
You’ll be fabulous cats when you’re all grown
For you’re with FFGW now, you’ll always be safe
You’ll find love, You’ll have a great place
You’ll always be cared for, even if things go wrong,
But they won’t because our counselors are strong
They’ve been well trained in interviewing,
They know what to do
To find perfect forever homes,
For each one of you”
So with her they went
Out to her car
Though it was cold,
It didn’t seem far
And then each one found a home
That was good and was right
And as they left the store, one and all
They thought they heard the volunteer call
“Merry Catmas to all, and to all a good life!”
You too can play Santa Claws to homeless cats this holiday! FFGW temporarily houses cats available for adoption in the adoption center at the Leesburg Petsmart. If you have room in your heart and home for a kitty or two to escape their cages while PetSmart is closed over Christmas Day, or if you can provide short-term foster space for cats waiting to go into the center, respond to the newsletter email and you’ll be an important part of the road to forever homes!
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| | | | Thank You!
Thanks to your generous donations, little Raine had successful heart surgery last week, and is recovering in a foster home.
You can see updates on our social media! |
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Facebook, Insta, Twitter?
Were you wondering how our Kendra Scott Jewelry Store fundraiser did? Did you want to know if your Pampered Chef purchase helped us out? Were you anxious to know if Raine will get her surgery?
We try not to overflow your email inbox, and most months send just one Newsletter with a deep dive into all that's going on at FFGW, and some fun cat-centric stuff - but you can find out all the rescue happenings closer to real time on our social media! (And of course... see a lot more cute kitty pictures!)
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter below!
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Our Year End Letter tells the story of another miracle - a happily ever after that we couldn't even have dared to imagine! If you didn't receive our paper letter in your mailbox, you can read it below!
As you read our letter telling about Xan and Hufflepuff's miracle, we hope that you will help us start 2022 off ready to rescue the next cats and kittens that need just a little extra help to have a long, happy, wonderful life. You know what they say...
Every time the bell on a cat's collar rings, someone at FFGW sings!
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BUY ME SOMETHING!
No matter whether that cry is about the latest PlayStation or a new package of catnip mice, you can also help us by making your Amazon holiday purchases through our "smile" link!
You can use the button on the left for anything Amazon - select the Feline Foundation of Greater Washington as your designated charity. Your price doesn't change but a percentage goes to FFGW!
So far this year we've received almost $1000, which provides 3-4 spays or 5-6 neuters - enough for an entire litter of kittens!
Thank you!
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I Feel Like Something Chewy!
Actually, not that chewy, but "Chewy"!
www.chewy.com is a pet product company specializing in home delivery of all things pet-related. FFGW has a "wish list" which you can find here:
Any products you select from our wish list will be delivered directly to us for use at our adoption center at PetSmart and by our fosters!
If you're new to Chewy, we'll even get a gift certificate for bringing in a new purchaser. It's a great way to help us in our mission to help the kitties!
Thanks to everyone who has donated food, treats, litter, beds, toys... Chewy's platform doesn't allow us to see the names of our generous donors, but please know that your support is very much appreciated! And if you drop us a line and let us know when you donate something, we'll be more than happy to send our thanks! |
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Adoption Fairs
Reston Monthly Fair Just Cats Clinic - 3rd Saturday/Month 1-3 pm - No event in December - Next Event: Saturday, January 15
Leesburg Weekly Fair Leesburg PetSmart - Every Sunday Noon - 3 pm Next Event: Sunday December 26
--Midweek Adoptions by Appointment for Cats in the Center--
We need volunteers to help care for the cats at Leesburg! Contact Brittany@ffgw.org
Looking for a new cat for your family? Get pre-approved for adoption by filling out an adoption form online today.)
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| | We've Gone Home! Adopted in November (37):
Guacamole, Finnegan, Saoirse, Natasha2, Bruce, Jasmine, Wayne, Prince, King, Carmen, Carrie, Nugget2, Rosie, Pumpkin, Tabitha, Calithea, Priya, Neo, Morpheus, Lady, Jett, Whiskers, Christopher, Natasha3, Nugget4, Sunbeam, Sarah, Gawain, Samuel, Lancelot, Bandit, Tucker, Marigold, Marbles, Harriet, Galahad & Guinevere
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