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First foster cat!!!!!!!!!

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chemenger · 21/11/2016 16:29

So excited, our first foster cat will arrive on Friday. He's " a beautiful big boy" who was taken in off the streets on bonfire night by the CPL. He's been in a pen since then but would be better in a family environment. I can't wait. Just 4 sleeps.

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chemenger · 10/01/2017 21:56

I will be picking up a pair of 18 month old boys in the next few days! Being rehomed due to allergies.

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cozietoesie · 08/01/2017 18:55
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Fluffycloudland77 · 08/01/2017 18:12

That's wonderful. When do you get the next foster?.

Well done.

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chemenger · 08/01/2017 16:15

He's gone, the adopter is a lovely woman, he took to her immediately. They are going to have a great life together.

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CatAnnoyance · 04/01/2017 19:35

He's gorgeous. I'd have him in a heartbeat if I could. Really hope he finds a lovely new home, you've done a great job with him OP!

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Fluffycloudland77 · 04/01/2017 19:28

I hope she likes him. Those cheeks are awesome.

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LivingInMidnight · 04/01/2017 19:27

Aww that's excellent news!

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chemenger · 04/01/2017 18:50

His potential new mum is coming round to meet him on Sunday and if all goes well he'll go home with her to his forever home. He's really come out of his shell now, letting us pick him up, sitting on knees and playing with all sorts of toys. It seems like he has remembered what living with people is all about. It's really satisfying to know we have helped him to a better life.

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chemenger · 20/12/2016 14:46

He's going to be advertised in the local newspaper soon, to try and drum up some interest. He had loads of likes on Facebook but no enquiries. Some good news is that it's quite unusual to have such a young indoor only cat looking for a home (has to be indoor because of the FIV) so that may actually go in his favour. He's over his trip to the vet, he's just left with a general feeling of distrust towards me - he knows I did something to him but I suspect he can't remember what. We finally seem to have solved his worm problem [yuk emoticon missing] , which is good. Gratuitous pictures for his fans attached!

First foster cat!!!!!!!!!
First foster cat!!!!!!!!!
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MissMarplesHat · 16/12/2016 22:48

He's gorgeous, I really hope he finds a forever home soon .

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Fluffycloudland77 · 16/12/2016 22:21

I have trouble getting mine in a box, leave the box out though and he gets in.

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LanaorAna1 · 16/12/2016 21:30

He was probably terrified you were chucking him back on the street.

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LanaorAna1 · 16/12/2016 21:29

He will be ok, if you are normal to him but a bit spoiling as well.

Mr C is FIV and he is fine - their immune system needs boosting so he needs a lot of extra love!!! He might be quite difficult to 'rehome' which is mad because it makes no difference but he will be fine with you.

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Fluffycloudland77 · 16/12/2016 17:14

That's quite common though isn't it?. Others will know but he will come round. You feed him after all.

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chemenger · 16/12/2016 16:52

He's back, he's not happy and he has tested positive for FIV ("slightly" positive, which is a bit confusing. I'll have to find out what this means for him.

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cozietoesie · 16/12/2016 12:00

Nah. Stop feeling sorry for him. He should have co-operated so now he's trying it on to get the upper hand back. Wink

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chemenger · 16/12/2016 11:28

Just dropped him at the vet. Unfortunately we screwed up putting him in his box and really stressed him out. We were aiming for a surprise smooth grab and drop but fluffed it and ended up with a chase round the room. He has a surprising turn of speed and big claws. We're going to have to work on handling him more. I felt very sorry for him, he looked very sad.

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Fluffycloudland77 · 14/12/2016 22:07

Well he's come to terms with him being here on a permenant basis. The selective deafness persists though.

Maybe he's only deaf to that specific range though? Df got told he was deaf to the range female voices fall into.

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cozietoesie · 14/12/2016 22:04

I'm never sure that ASBO has 'total respect' for your DH, though? Grin

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Fluffycloudland77 · 14/12/2016 21:55

We have Aldi chews here, we've renamed them swallows though.

Dh once tried to get ours in with a chew stick, the cat leant in & grabbed the stick then scarpered for hours.

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Lanaorana1 · 14/12/2016 21:50

Oh yes, you better buy a much larger turkey esp as he is convalescing as well. All the best for the op, he is such a clever, dear cat.

Lidl do the Dreamies Xmas tin and very good chewsticks. Just saying...

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cozietoesie · 14/12/2016 20:19

I'm guessing you'll have him for Xmas, though? Smile

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chemenger · 14/12/2016 20:07

He's getting bolder all the time, he has learned about Dreamies and today he had a Webbex treat stick which went down in about two bites, I'm not sure he actually tasted it. He's gone up on the CP webpage, so hopefully he should find a home soon. Vet on Friday to get neutered, then he will be ready to go.

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Lanaorana1 · 09/12/2016 20:50

How's the week been? He looks so happy and purry.

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cozietoesie · 07/12/2016 12:53

You're starting to sound very 'partial', chemenger. Dangerous territory. Grin

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