Some of the cats who find their way to us are unable to be placed up for adoption for reasons due to age, possibly their medical condition or sometimes due to their emotinal fragility. These cats are simply given a collar to denote they are “residents,” and the rescue center becomes their permanent home. Some have been here for nearly all their lives. Some are only with us a short time. All are loved and given the best care possible so that the time they spend with us, however long it may be, is a time of comfort and contentment.
Abba and Aponi
Est. DOB 06/28/2023
Arrived 07/28/2023
Age at arrival: 1 month
Abba and Aponi, brother and sister brown tigers, were found outside in someone’s yard. They had advanced eye infections that left them both totally blind. Aponi was found first and brought to the center in the morning. Later that day, her brother Abba was found and brought in. As soon as they were put together, they were so happy to be reunited that they actually hugged each other! They have adapted well to their blindness and are playful, sweet, and adventurous cats.
Alma
Est. DOB 02/22/2013
Arrived 02/22/2014
Age at arrival: 1 year
Is there a more determined girl than our Alma? Alma arrived from a vet office in PA. She lived for months in a cage until she came to FFRC and she hasn’t been in a cage since then! Alma has severe CH and cannot actually get up and walk. But…..she’s so smart! She’s figured out how to do the things she wants and how to get around. Between her flips, falls, leaning, and flops, she has worked out a way to move! And she also lets us know what she wants by different meows that she does! Her wish is our command! She’s a beautiful grey tiger girl.
Butterbean
Est. DOB 05/06/2023
Arrived 05/08/2023
Age at arrival: 2 days
Butterbean and her siblings were born in a shed on the FFRC farm. A mom cat (later named Millie) had been hanging around the farm and was thought to be pregnant, but avoided being caught. One morning, she appeared to be slimmer so Cindy searched and found her four babies in a shed. The babies (later named Achoo, Butterbean, Cheerio, and Squizzle) were put inside a humane trap and Millie went in to nurse them. Millie took good care of her kittens in the center, but she wasn’t comfortable around so many cats, so she became a Porchie once the kittens were weaned. Butterbean is a sweet, loving, brown tiger, but she absolutely does not like to be held—not for meds, nail trims, or even a cuddle. She wants to be loved on her own terms and that’s fine with us.
Dagda
Est. DOB 05/11/2022
Arrived 06/03/2022
Age at arrival: 3 weeks
Oh what a mess Dagda was when he arrived! A Good Samaritan found him roaming by himself in the country. He came in with terrible ear mites, fleas, a bad right eye, and was missing his back left leg from the knee down. With lots of love and care, the mites and fleas are gone, his bad eye was removed, and his back left leg was amputated. And oh my goodness, he’s the happiest little guy for all he’s been through. He races around the center, enjoys life, and is a friend to everyone—cats and humans alike.
Derecho
Est. DOB 05/16/2012
Arrived 07/04/2012
Age at arrival: 7 weeks
Derecho arrived at the same time that we were hit by a derecho storm. He was just a kitten of seven weeks upon arrival. We immediately noticed that Derecho had a balance problem. It was determined that he had Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH). He was born with this condition, due to an illness his mama had. This is a lifelong disorder. But he’s happy and he has it all figured out! He can go wherever he wants, whenever he wants to. We may consider this a handicap, but Derecho doesn’t! He has a huge heart of love to give to everyone. He is sometimes referred to as D-Man. Derecho was our first CH cat and has opened the door to other CH cats here at FFRC.
Eric and Popsicle
Est. DOB 12/25/2024
Arrived 02/27/2025
Age at arrival: 2 months
Brothers Eric and Popsicle were found outside on a cold February day with their mother, Wispy, and their sister Amy. All had some of the worst ear mites that were ever seen at FFRC. Eric and Popsicle were a little wobbly, and at first it was thought that was due to the ear mites, but it was later determined that they have very mild CH. That hasn’t stopped either of them!! Both boys run and play and enjoy their best life at FFRC.
Lucie
Est. DOB 07/29/2015
Arrived 07/08/2017
Age at arrival: 2 years
Lucie was transferred here to FFRC, from Illinois. Lucie is a severe CH cat but she doesn’t know any limitations! She’s very determined and lives a happy life. She is a gorgeous black cat with beautiful eyes. She has special meows for different things she wants! Lucie is one of the sweetest cats ever–she truly loves lap times!
Magic
Est. DOB 12/06/2014
Arrived 01/18/2015
Age at arrival: 6 weeks
What a handsome fella Magic is with big round eyes! Magic came from Nashville TN. A rescue there received him and couldn’t keep him long term. FFRC said yes to taking this boy on. He was so tiny when he arrived–6 weeks old but only weighed 14 ounces. His rear legs were permanently “pretzeled” up. It was so severe that it was difficult for him to potty. So in April 2015, he had his two rear legs removed. He quickly took lessons from Trucker and was crazy fast! He can go faster than we can walk fast! He loves those glitter pom pom balls and will play forever with them. He so loves people. His best friend was Trucker.
Marilyn
Est. DOB 05/19/2017
Arrived 07/07/2017
Age at arrival: 7 weeks
Marilyn was just 7 weeks old upon arrival. Upon arrival, she was noted to have a moderate heart murmur, large hernia, and splayed rear legs. Her rear legs quickly rightened, her hernia was repaired, and her heart murmur went away as she got older. We all love this spicey girl! She was actually adopted twice but returned both times–the new families thought she was sad and felt sorry for her. After her second return, we felt she had talked to Kiara about how to be able to stay at FFRC. So….Marilyn became a resident!
Nyota
Est. DOB 11/14/2016
Arrived 05/08/2018
Age at arrival: 1.5 years
We received a phone call from the Sheriff that a burned cat needed help. We went to get her–she was so very scared and hurt. After weeks of treatments though, her burns started to heal and so did her well being. Nyota still bears some scars from her wounds, but her well being is a happy cat. She trusts us now and would like to stay at FFRC where her comfort level is good.
Ramsay
DOB 05/19/2017
Arrived 08/11/2017
Age at arrival: 3 months
Ramsay is his name and sweetness is his game. He is a Siamese with severe CH. Such a friendly boy with super determination. He loves everyone and all the other cats. Such a gentle soul. While he needs help with many things, he just wants to be treated as a regular cat! We give him choices of what/where he wants to go. That’s what is so important–to let these handicapable cats be their own selves.
Spiker
Est. DOB 07/28/2016
Arrived 12/01/2016
Age at arrival: 4 months
Spiker arrived here at FFRC when he was 4 months old. He originally came from Illinois. He is a moderate CH boy. He actually tried to go home with a family but he decided that was not the life he wanted. He wanted FFRC. Spiker is happy and so very much loves his cat couch! He also lets the kittens play with his tail!
