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FFRC is a 501C3 Non-Profit Cat rescue that helps cats get adopted by responsible cat owners and educating all on what that means.

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10/28/2026

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Pictured:
Moocher (Adoptable)

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Photo credit: Stacy B.

10/27/2026

🐾 68 CATS. ONE DAY. LET THAT SINK IN. 🐾

Yesterday alone, Friends of Felines Rescue Center received requests to take in 68 cats. In ONE day.

Not 68 cats over a month.
Not 68 cats over a week.
68 cats in a single day.

Take a moment to think about what that really means.

Every one of those requests represents cats who need help. Some may be kittens born into an already overcrowded world. Some may be adults whose families can no longer care for them. Others may be strays, abandoned cats, or cats living in situations where their basic needs aren’t being met.

And behind every request is a real animal who deserves safety, care, and a chance at a better life.

But here’s the hard reality: There are only so many cages, so many foster homes, so many available resources, and so many hours in a day.

We cannot say yes to every cat who needs us. Not because we don’t care. Not because their lives don’t matter. But because taking in more cats than we can safely and responsibly care for doesn’t help anyone.

Rescue work isn’t simply opening a door and letting cats in. Every cat needs food, litter, cleaning, vaccinations, testing, medical treatment, and, eventually, a safe and loving home. Some need extensive veterinary care. Others may stay with us for months or even years.

And all of that takes people, time, space, and money.

🐱 So, what can we do about it?

❤️ Spay and neuter your pets. Prevention is one of the most effective ways to reduce the number of unwanted litters.

❤️ Keep your pets for life. Bringing an animal into your family is a commitment, even when life gets difficult.

❤️ Adopt instead of shop. Every adoption opens a spot for another cat who needs help.

❤️ Consider fostering. Even a temporary home can make an enormous difference.

❤️ Support your local rescues. Donations, supplies, volunteering, and sharing adoption posts all help keep rescue work moving forward.

❤️ Be part of the solution. If you find a stray or discover a cat in need, consider what resources you can provide, too. Contacting a rescue is a starting point, but rescues cannot always take immediate custody of every animal reported to them.

At Friends of Felines, we see the need every single day. We see the faces, hear the stories, and know there are so many more cats who need help than there are available places to put them.

Yesterday’s 68 requests are a reminder that this problem is bigger than any one rescue can solve.

We need our entire community to be part of the solution.

Please share this post. Talk about spaying and neutering. Encourage responsible pet ownership. Support the organizations doing this work.

Because behind every number is a living, breathing animal who deserves a chance. 🐾

And 68 requests in one day? That’s 68 reminders of just how much work there is left to do.

❤️ Friends of Felines Rescue Center

10/27/2026

Today we sent up 50 cats to Humane Ohio for their low cost spay and neuter program! This was 22 females and 28 males. It includes Rich, Valerie and Clarice!

Bonus, the mama of the Siamese babies went!!!!

Massive thanks to Humane Ohio for this amazing service!!

10/26/2026

"He's just the best!" - Director Megan

Teddy is everything you could want in a cuddly companion! He would never think of causing trouble, he'd much rather lay on his back in your lap! He usually has some funny antic up his sleeve, too! If this handsome, silly, cuddly Teddy bear sounds just right for you, please adopt Teddy!

Teddy is neutered, fully vaccinated, and ready for you to take him home! Apply to adopt: https://www.fofrescue.org/adopting/ffrc-adoption-application/

FFRC will adopt out to ANYWHERE in the U.S. as long as you can come get them.

10/23/2026

Eric on the way to celebrate Halloween in true inkie kitty fashion next week!
..or he might be grabbing a snack.

10/21/2026

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Eric (inkie, Resident)

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Photo credit: Dawn E.

10/19/2026

***UPDATE*** Adopted! She has found her Forever Home and is keeping her name! Thanks to all for your support and interest.

Guthrie is a perfect dainty old lGuthrie is a perfect dainty old l !

Her favorite hobbies are napping and eating. She likes the slow quiet life and would do well as an only cat or would be okay with another kitty that operates at the same speed. If you like a kitty that provides a calm, quiet, loving presence, Guthrie is your girl! If she's just what you're looking for, please adopt Guthrie!

Guthrie is spayed, fully vaccinated, and ready for you to take her home! Apply to adopt:https://www.fofrescue.org/adop.../ffrc-adoption-application/

FFRC will adopt out to ANYWHERE in the U.S. as long as you can come get them.

10/16/2026

Inkie kitty Elm reporting in for Spooky Season duties!

10/14/2026

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Butterbean (brown tiger, Resident)
Magellan (black and white, Adoptable)

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Photo credit: Dawn E.

10/13/2026

Address

14597 Power Dam Road
Defiance, OH
43512

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14193932400

Website

http://www.fofrescue.org/

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