June 16, 2019 -Update

An update on our little Ridge. This little one is truly a little fighter. Vet visits x 2 this am. It is a fine line we walk with these little ones who are so compromised. We have to constantly pose the questions. Are they suffering? And do we need to make a decision. Is the treatment plan going to help or are we just prolonging things? In summary for Little Ridge after our last consultation this am she is now very comfortable with new pain meds and antibiotics. She is eating and has gained weight since her admission. The plan is to keep her really comfy, get her stronger and fingers crossed she will be ready for her surgery next week.

She is presently being fostered and we are Looking for donations for her extensive care.

June 14, 2019

This sweet little girl needs our help. Her name is Ridge and she was found recently on Ridge Rd. She is a young kitten that was found with eyes severely injured. The vet commented that one eye looks like it has been pecked by something. The second eye has the third eyelid that has fused to the cornea. One eye may be able to be saved but the chances are minimal. She may need to have a double eye removal. She was going to be sent to a barn environment but we were contacted before this could happen. This little girl can have a very productive life if we can address her issues. She is presently being fostered and we are Looking for donations for her extensive care.

1)You can donate on line on this page above

2) E transfer to fixedfurlife@gmail.com

3) P.O. Box 20091 Belleville, Ontario K8N 5V1

Our newest little admissions are just 5 weeks old and needing extensive treatment. They have now been assessed and are receiving the needed medications/ treatment.

With the overwhelming intake recently of kittens, pregnant moms, nursing moms and so many cases that need extensive medical care we are putting out a plea. Please consider any of the following options:
1) In desperate need of fleecy, comfy blankets and puppy pads.
2) Wet Food ( Pate only as the gravy variety can cause GI upset)
3) PLEASE spread the word re our Strut for Strays 01 June- WE NEED this event to be successful to carry on. Details pinned to the top of this page or at www.fixedfurlife.com
4) Consider becoming a monthly supporter
Please share with your friends and family

Become a Fixed Fur Life Guardian Angel. As you can imagine The bills pile up quickly and we are hoping to get more people signing up for monthly giving. It is simple, it is easy and it would allow us to manage all these vet bills and plan for the cases that come through our doors everyday.

There are several ways you can participate:
1) You can sign up for using the secure website:

2) You can do E transfers to fixedfurlife@gmail.com

3) You can donate through the Pay Pal link on our website www.fixedfurlife.com

3) If you are uncomfortable with the on line route you can mail post dated cheque’s to Fixed Fur Life P.O. Box 20091 Belleville K8N 5V1

I apologize for the graphic pictures. We have had a significant increase in cats needing extensive veterinary care. These are 5 of the latest cases.

1. Peanut came to us with a mouth full of horrendously rotten abscessed teeth and a fractured lower jaw. He required a full mouth extraction and repair of his Jaw.
2. Benny is suffering from a severe infestation of ear mites causing him to do this to himself. Minor surgery to treat his ears was needed.
3. Gary had been roaming the streets unneutered for over a year with eye ulcers so bad he is blind in one eye. He is receiving treatment to save the other eye.
4. Millie came to us with a wound on her neck, hind end and back that will require extensive meds and wound care.

These cases and expenses are why we ask for people to consider Monthly giving. It is simple and it is easy and as I said before allows us to plan for these cases. It allows us to be able to help these guys in need and not worry if we will have enough donations coming in to pay for this.

Everyone doing just 5, 10 or 20.00 a month will all add up and allow us to continue helping so many in need.

There are several ways you can participate:
1) You can sign up for using the secure website:

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/7032

2) You can do E transfers to fixedfurlife@gmail.com

3) If you are uncomfortable with the on line route you can mail post dated cheque’s to P.O. Box 20091 Belleville K8N 5V1

NO AMOUNT IS TOO SMALL! Thank you to all who have already signed up.

‪Friday’s letter to the editor https://www.intelligencer.ca/news/local-news/fridays-letters-to-the-editor-7/‬

Organization seeking assistance

Since 2004 Fixed Fur Life, a charitable organization, has been working aggressively in the Quinte community to combat pet overpopulation. To date they have successfully spayed and neutered 23,266 cats and dogs in Quinte.

As hard as we work out in the community to combat the overpopulation crisis we are still seeing multitudes of cats and kittens out in our community that are breeding continuously, as evidenced by the recent report of overcrowding at local shelters.

Our goal is to reduce these numbers thus decreasing the burden on local shelters. While the efforts are tireless and frustrating at times we do believe that aggressive Spaying and neutering is the answer and eventually we will see the results.

Fixed Fur Life assists over 2,000 cats and dogs per year. At any given time during the year we will have 2 to 300 cats in our intake area, foster homes and four adoption centers. As we adopt out we take more in from the long waiting list we have acquired. Referrals come to us by word of mouth, the veterinary community, other rescue organizations and shelters.

As the cold weather approaches our efforts are ramped up to get as many pregnant females and kittens off the streets and inside. With these increased efforts comes an increased expense. FFL receives zero funding and relies on donations and fundraisers to continue its efforts. FFL is comprised of volunteers with zero paid staff which allows us to direct all funds to veterinary expenses defined as spaying, neutering and medical emergencies.

We are hoping to reach our next goal of 24,000 by the end of December 2018. If you would like to assist us in our endeavour donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 20091 Belleville K8N 5V1.

On Line donations can be made through our website www.fixedfurlife.com

E Transfers to fixedfurlife@gmail.com

Darlene Quinsey
President of Fixed Fur Life