CPL home check tomorrow

[MrsMoggy]

Hi all,

This subject has probably been done lots of times so apologies in advance. Got a home check tomorrow for an indoor cat who we haven't actually met yet. What should I expect to be looked at and what questions may I be asked?

So far I have answers to where the cat would eat and use litter tray, where it could have privacy in first few weeks, what vets I may sign up to, feeding schedule, what I'm going to buy etc. can anybody think of anything else?

Thank you

Oooh fingers crossed MrsM! This all sounds more hopeful!

Fingers crossed everything goes well this time!

Can anyone advise me on pet insurance? Just thinking with the eye issue the cat has. The lady said basically it's eyelid had to be cut back when she was born and as such she has some puckering of the skin round her eye and has lost so r depth perception. Symptom wise she is prone to a runny eye, treated at home by gentle bathing.

Would this count as a pre existing condition? I'm very confused over insurance to be honest. I can understand if they don't cover cost of the eye but can I still get cover for any other issues she might have unrelated to eyes? Thanks x

She sounds lovely, Mrs M - I always like a grey cat.

You should be able to get insurance to cover everything except her eye. The rescue might have a provider they recommend? Also there are often threads on here about insurance, in both the litter tray & dog house topics.

Thanks, I will ask all these questions if we pass the home visit. Not heard anything yet about when it will be. Trying not to be too impatient and remain neutral but it's hard!

On another note Callie has now been put up for adoption again on the rescues site. There was a picture of her she looked really scared still poor love. In her description it now advises that she isn't to be homed with young children and that she needs company in a quiet home. Still feel very guilty and think of her often

We have a home visit arranged for lunchtime tomorrow. Fingers crossed!

Great - hope it goes well! Got my fingers crossed for you!

Thanks Emma it's going to seem a long morning!

Good luck MrsMoggy. I've been lurking on this thread and following your story. It sounds like you did absolutely everything you could for Callie. We had to rehome a cat once, and it was awful so I understand how you feel but I think sometimes it's the best thing you can do.

I really hope the home check goes well and you find a cat that suits you.

Good luck for tomorrow MrsMoggy

Lady's just been, she was really nice. Didn't even look round just asked us some questions about cat care and where she would go and just gave us advice. She seemed to think the cat would be just fine here. She's taken our landlord permission and details and will send them over to the other branch so hopefully we will be successful!

Hooray! That all sounds really promising I hope you get the go ahead very soon!

Oh that does sound promising!!! Fingers crossed it'll all go ahead quickly & smoothly

We are going to pick her up in half an hour!! Just had to race to shops for kitten food! Passed the home check and she asked if we could pick up today. It's an hours drive there. I was supposed to be going out tonight but id better stay in with the new family member now!

Woohoo!

Ooh, Good luck, I really hope this all works out for you this time. Exciting!

Ooh exciting! Pictures when new kitten has settled xx

Just on the way to her foster home now. Thank you again to everyone for your support and for giving me the confidence to try again. Think my MIL will have to get the biggest thanks for finding her for me, she doesn't even like cats! x

Im going to need name suggestions! She's white with grey markings

We can't possibly advise on names without seeing a photo

I will try my best for a picture ASAP!

Misty, xx.

FANTASTIC!!!!

So pleased for you all, MrsM

I am utterly hopeless at names I'm afraid - my latest kitten is still called Kitten & he's been here nearly 6 months!)