Ouabache Valley Felines and Friends

06/15/2026

We have some exciting news!

OVFF has been selected to participate in this year's United Way of the Wabash Valley Serve the Valley 2026 and we have THREE volunteer projects that could use your help!

If you've ever wanted to make a direct impact for the cats, this is a great opportunity to spend a few hours helping improve the rescue for the hundreds of cats and kittens that depend on us each year.

Our projects include:

🔨 Operation Cover Up
Help us build an overhang over the rescue trailer steps to provide protection from the elements for volunteers, deliveries, and even our outdoor cats.

🧹 Rescue Refresh Rally
Join us for a deep clean of the rescue. We'll be scrubbing, organizing, sweeping, mopping, and making the rescue sparkle from top to bottom.

🪨 Be a "Rock" Star for OVFF
Help us spread rock on the rescue driveway to improve access for volunteers, visitors, deliveries, and emergency vehicles.

Whether you're handy with tools, don't mind getting a little dirty, or simply want to give back to the community, we have a project for you.

These improvements will make a huge difference for the cats, our volunteers, and everyone who visits the rescue.

We would LOVE to have a great turnout for Serve the Valley, so if you're looking for a way to help, please consider signing up for one of our projects.

Many hands make light work, and the cats are counting on us. 💛

👉 Sign up here:
https://uwwv.galaxydigital.com/aem/general/need/?doc_id=6709&need_id=1264505

https://uwwv.galaxydigital.com/aem/general/need/?doc_id=6709&need_id=1264512

https://uwwv.galaxydigital.com/aem/general/need/?doc_id=6709&need_id=1264501

Will there be laughs, teamwork, and probably someone dramatically holding a shovel like they’re in a construction documentary? Also yes.

06/15/2026

📢 A Message from Thor 📢

Hello everyone. Thor here.

As one of the fluffy residents of OVFF, I have been asked to speak on behalf of the cats regarding an important matter. Mainly because I have a very serious face and excellent hair.

As many of you know, kitten season has been incredibly busy. Every day, more cats and kittens arrive needing help, and while we're grateful to be able to care for them, it also means we're sharing our space with more roommates than originally planned.

And let me tell you, some of these kittens have absolutely no concept of personal space.

To help keep everyone healthy and comfortable, we're asking for donations toward several specific air purifiers that have been recommended for rescue and pet environments.

These aren't just random air purifiers. We selected these models because:

• They are specifically designed for homes and facilities with pets
• Replacement filters are affordable, helping keep long-term costs manageable
• They operate more quietly, reducing stress for cats and kittens
• One model includes a UV light feature that will be especially beneficial in our isolation room

With more than 200 cats and kittens currently in our care, improving air quality isn't a luxury—it's an important investment in the health and comfort of the animals and volunteers who spend their days here. Plus, my majestic fur needs flowing air to look this good.

If you've been looking for a way to help the rescue, this is a need that will benefit every cat who comes through our doors.

I've attached the specific air purifiers we're requesting so we can keep replacement filters standardized and costs as low as possible moving forward.

Thank you for helping us breathe a little easier.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have important fluffy cat business to attend to. And fear not, Squeaky will check these packages in even though she won't be happy with the flavor.

— Thor
Future Adoptable
Current Air Quality Advocate
Professional Window Watcher

💛 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0852WHL15/?coliid=I10B5T4OVUZSLC&colid=13A1L6GKWBDD4&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_AB0G8Z32HE1J6D4ABR8N (Need 2)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGPF71Q6/?coliid=I35KRUVIMXW48N&colid=13A1L6GKWBDD4&psc=0&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_RY042VRV1BPBA5QCV5XA_1 (need 2)

You can also Venmo or Paypal a contribution towards a purchase of a air purifier and filters. Just put FRESH AIR in your memo!

VENMO: https://account.venmo.com/u/OuabacheFelines-64

PAYPAL: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ouabachevalleyfeline?country.x=US&fbclid=IwY2xjawQNfRdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEewzZGoEg4pKAuNrXBQRWrCLPNaBzzplUWkL-VoCIp2TzDinD9nSix-Ndwwt4_aem_YvDY-juiLs9OMTtHhD9HFw

06/15/2026

📋🐾 Squeaky's Official End-of-Weekend Report🐾📋

To: All Supporters

From: Squeaky, VIC (Very Important Cat), Director of Shipping & Receiving, Quality Control, Vehicle Inspection, and Snack Management

Subject: Weekend Operations Summary

After working several long shifts this weekend, I am pleased to report that rescue operations were largely successful.

Today's duties included the inspection of a shipment of cabinets.

I was initially very excited about this delivery.

Unfortunately, after a thorough investigation, I discovered the cabinets were not for me.

This was deeply disappointing.

I checked them anyway.

For quality control purposes.

I also conducted a detailed inspection of Donna Wyant Pickens vehicle when she returned with laundry and delicious food supplies. I am happy to report that both the vehicle and the food met my approval standards.

The food, in particular, was exceptional.

As a result of this weekend's intensive supervision schedule, I am completely exhausted. Being responsible for inventory management, package inspections, food quality testing, volunteer supervision, and public relations is not for the faint of heart.

However, despite my fatigue, I am pleased to announce that my belly is full, my friends' bellies are full, and rescue operations continue to run smoothly.

On behalf of all the cats at OVFF, thank you for the food, supplies, donations, and support you've sent our way this weekend.

You keep the shelves stocked, the laundry moving, and the food bowls full.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have an important meeting with a blanket and a nap.

Respectfully submitted,

🐾 Squeaky
VIC (Very Important Cat)
Director of Shipping & Receiving
Head of Quality Control
Cabinet Inspector
Vehicle Inspector
Professional Food Tester
Full-Time Supervisor, Part-Time Nap Enthusiast

P.S. If anyone is sending deliveries tomorrow, please notify me in advance so I can schedule additional inspection time.
😸📦

06/14/2026

🧡🐈C•H•A•S•E🐈🧡

This big bundle of hugs and kisses wants me to tell you he is still available at Pet Supplies Plus!

Chase had a pending adoption, but it not did not work out. He has had enough moving around in his 3 year old life, and is looking for someone that he can love on for the rest of his life.❤️

🐾If you would like to introduce yourself to Chase, come on out to Pet Supplies Plus!🧡😻🐈🐾🧡☀️

06/13/2026

Also, go sit at a shelter or rescue to try to calm the animals while people set off fireworks! We play music LOUD for all of the kitties at the rescue because the neighborhood is like a war zone, including a literal cannon blast.

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

✔️One of our awesome cats at Rural King was adopted today, but there are still 3 amazing cats hoping to find their homes this weekend! 🐈🐈‍⬛🐈

👑The beautiful Pinky has arrived! This princess wants nothing more than face rubs and snuggles! 💖. She is 2 years old and as beautiful as ever!👑

🐾Chauncey is a 5 month old boy who was going absolutely nutty for his new mouse-and then took about 15 minute snoozer! What a fun and playful boy he is!🧶🐭

🧡Somehow, the lovely and amazing Eclair has not been adopted yet. She isn’t worried though. She knows the right people will come along and see her for the sweet beautiful girl she is!❤️

Stop by Rural King on Wabash if you’d like to meet these amazing cats!🐈‍⬛

06/13/2026

📦🐾 Squeaky's Mid-Day Inventory Report🐾📦

To all our amazing supporters:

Squeaky would like to provide an update on today's shipment activity.

The warehouse has been BUSY.

Very busy.

In fact, Squeaky has been checking in packages almost nonstop today. She has personally supervised:

✅ Box inspections
✅ Quality control checks
✅ Can counting
✅ Package approval
✅ Additional package sitting (for safety purposes, of course)

Thanks to your generosity, our shelves are filling back up and our inventory manager has barely had time for a nap.

The bougie trailer cats would like everyone to know that they are extremely grateful for the replenished food stores and fully support maintaining a high standard of dining excellence. 🥫👑

Meanwhile, the outdoor cats took one look at the incoming food and responded much like Gen X:

" Oh look. It's food."

And then immediately went back to whatever outdoor cats do all day. 😹

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for every donation, shipment, and bag of food you've sent our way. Every box that arrives helps us care for more than 200 cats and kittens who depend on us every day. Several deliveries came without a name and we are so appreciative! Cheryl Thornton, Donna Wyant Pickens and Melinda, we got your orders!! Thank you!!

And thank you for keeping Squeaky employed. She takes her role as Inventory Manager very seriously and is already preparing for tomorrow's deliveries.

📦 More shipments are expected.
🐾 More inspections are planned.
😸 More supervision will be required.

Squeaky will keep you posted.

06/13/2026

📋🐾 OFFICIAL MEMO FROM SQUEAKY, VIC (Very Important Cat)🐾📋

To: All Humans

From: Squeaky, Director of Inventory Management, Shipping & Receiving, Quality Control, and Public Relations

Subject: Today's Deliveries and Pawparazzi Report

I am pleased to announce that there were several deliveries made today, all of which were personally inspected by yours truly.

📦 Deliveries received: Confirmed.
📦 Deliveries inspected: Confirmed.
📦 Deliveries approved: Mostly confirmed. (I may need additional samples for quality assurance purposes.)

I am also actively tracking incoming shipments expected tomorrow and stand ready to supervise their arrival.

In other important news...

I felt like a true VIC (Very Important Cat) today.

Many of the humans who stopped by with donations requested photo opportunities with me. Naturally, I graciously accepted these requests. I understand that being in the presence of a celebrity can be very exciting.

While I do enjoy the attention of the Pawparazzi, I have one complaint:

I never get to see the photos. 😿

Therefore, if you took a picture with me today, I would appreciate it if you would post it in the comments so I can review them and admire how beautiful I am.

If you're stopping by with donations this weekend, please feel free to request a photo session. I will do my best to fit you into my busy schedule of supervising volunteers, inspecting inventory, and monitoring food levels.

As always, thank you for supporting my rescue and my staff.

Sincerely,

🐾 Squeaky
VIC, Head of Shipping & Receiving
Director of Quality Control
Professional Food Inspector
Part-Time Supermodel

P.S. More deliveries are always welcome. They give me additional opportunities to practice my posing skills.
😸📸

06/13/2026

Looking for something on my cameras and saw this. Not a spider fan but this was really cool. The light from the camera is shining on it.