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I visited an RSPCA Centre...

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Northumberlandlass · 18/07/2015 16:19

I went to talk to RSPCA centre today to look at cats, hoping to rehome.
We can't take cat home until mid August, after hols. I'm a first time owner.....

So looked at all the cats & there was beautiful girl called Maisie, long black hair with stunning green eyes - the lady at RSPCA said she was a little nervous with new people.

Maisie slinked out of her cage, climbed onto my knee, nudged my hand & started drooling! I feel like i've been chosen Smile
Sad we had to leave her, fingers crossed she's still there when we go back!

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Northumberlandlass · 15/08/2015 17:25

I'm not sure about the bed. She seems very cuddly! I'll see what happens tonight Grin

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cozietoesie · 15/08/2015 18:08

Heard that one before! Grin And she's certainly bonded with you very quickly.

I guess we'll just have to assume that she won't need a special bed for herself tonight - especially when she cries plaintively for Mummy at 2 in the morning ? Wink

MagpieCursedTea · 15/08/2015 18:25

Aww congratulations on your new arrival! Thanks

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Northumberlandlass · 15/08/2015 19:08

Haha! Cozie, i have an image of being woken by a cat sitting on my head in the morning!

Lulu wolfed her dinner down very loudly & quickly.

She is now snuggled with Ds on sofa!
Awww

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Northumberlandlass · 15/08/2015 19:08

Thanks Magpie! we are smitten

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ThisIsClemFandango · 15/08/2015 19:16

Awww. Good for you OP. Adopting a pet is a wonderful thing to do and she seems very happy with you already SmileFlowers

cozietoesie · 15/08/2015 20:15

Ah - sounds as if it might be DS's bed then. Would he mind or would he be puffed with pride? Wink

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Northumberlandlass · 15/08/2015 20:39

Puffed with pride i think! we've just brushed her & she is a tart! Loved it, rolling around on her back!
I promise i'll stop with all the updates soon Blush

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MagpieCursedTea · 15/08/2015 20:59

Nothing wrong with being a proud cat Mammy! Keep the updates coming (feel free to include more adorable cat photos).

ShipwreckedAndComatose · 15/08/2015 21:04

Oh no, do keep posting! you are in good company.

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Northumberlandlass · 15/08/2015 21:09

Haha! Ok Smile
She keeps wandering into the kitchen & mewing, I have no idea what she wants.
Still no use of litter tray, but I took her to it before & she looked at me with disdain.

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Fluffycloudland77 · 15/08/2015 21:27

She might want more food, shelters probably feed twice a day not 3 4. Sometimes I move where the cat food is kept just to mess with him a bit.

cozietoesie · 15/08/2015 21:49

You'll doubtless be warning the family before bedtime that she might 'wander' in the night and investigate their beds then. Good luck. Smile

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Northumberlandlass · 15/08/2015 21:54

I'm ready for bed now!
Ds has just asked if we should leave a light on for her or the radio! Haha.

I shall update hopefully in the morning & not at 2am with a cat sitting on my head Grin

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cozietoesie · 15/08/2015 21:56

I give it 10 minutes before the miaowing - or even yowling - starts. Grin Just remember that if she finds her way upstairs somehow, she hasn't used her tray yet so keep an eye open for closed doors etc.

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Northumberlandlass · 15/08/2015 21:59

Will do, thanks Cozie! i'm shattered, hope she's ok!
She looks quite lovely here!
Night

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MagpieCursedTea · 15/08/2015 22:22

Great photo!

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Northumberlandlass · 16/08/2015 07:37

Morning. I'm a bit bleary eyed.
Woken by mewing, yowling, racing around the house, leaping onto my chest for most of the night.
BUT she has used both trays Smile wee & poo & has now tucking into breakfast!!
Hopefully tonight will be better!

I've just noticed she mews as she walks away after food/ drink! Maybe she's saying thanks? OR is it more likely she's saying 'is that it?' Smile

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ShipwreckedAndComatose · 16/08/2015 07:43

Oh my cat used to do that after her food! She was partly Burmese (who, I believe are very chatty) and also stone deaf as she got older. So she could be really noisy.
It's so lovely to see how well she is settling in

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Northumberlandlass · 16/08/2015 07:53

I'm so happy Ship - she's a sweetheart!

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ShipwreckedAndComatose · 16/08/2015 07:58

It's good to read. I am at the start of this process after getting back from holiday and hope to visit the local rescue centre sometime this week. I tried not to look too hard before going in case I fell in love like you did! So I am really pleased it worked out for you, so easily could have been me Grin

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Northumberlandlass · 16/08/2015 08:26

Oh i look forward to hearing about your adoption journey! I hope you get chosen too Grin

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cozietoesie · 16/08/2015 11:02

All sounding good. Smile And as to the miaowing when she leaves her food station? I have no idea - she's your cat and you'll have a lot to learn about each other from now on.

And in some ways, cats are like kids - you start to worry when there's silence and not when there's noise! Give it a week and you'll be thinking to yourself 'It's too quiet - what's she up to?' if she's not creating somewhere in the house. Grin

ChaircatMiaow · 16/08/2015 11:22

She is just divine! What a beautiful puss. Give her about a week and you'll see that she settles into a routine. Cats are very very habitual creatures.

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Northumberlandlass · 16/08/2015 11:40

I do feel like a new mum again!! Learning behaviour & cries Grin

She's just had a quiet 30mins under bed in spare room.
Making sure DS gives her some space!

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