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Cats Protection, how long between homecheck and new kitties?

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Rockbird · 06/09/2018 10:12

Assuming they have suitable ones, which I've been told our branch have. I am super excited, home check on Saturday, which she's pretty much said we've already passed as she knows our road and the houses well. Any chance of kitties by Sunday evening? Should I go cat shopping? Did I say I'm excited??

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LondonLassInTheCountry · 16/09/2018 16:41

As long as the boy is done and 100% you dont let her out, she will be ok for a little while.

She is ready to be nurtured at 4 months tho

lynmilne65 · 16/09/2018 16:57

Mine absolutely refused to use their expensive new beds !!!

Rockbird · 16/09/2018 19:15

Just got back from seeing them. OMG they're so gorgeous. Much more gorgeous than those photos. So cuddly and love hugs although they'll need a bit of work as they're nervy although they didn't seem nervy just now.

So, ginger cat's name we'll keep because it suits him. Girl cat needs a name. She was found on the roof of a London theatre so I need a nice theatrical name.

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EachandEveryone · 16/09/2018 22:24

Annie, Molly, Adelaide or, my favourite, Gypsy!

Vinorosso74 · 16/09/2018 22:58

Wow a theatre roof! She must have been terrified. I hope they're with you soon. Naming after a theatre she could be Vic/Victoria (as in Old/Young Vic), Duchess (not keen personally) or quite apt for a cat Her Majesty! Alexandra (Palace)? Am not convinced Hackney Empire is good.
Vaguely following Each's theme-Matilda?

Rockbird · 16/09/2018 23:26

I know! I'm just sorry they didn't say what theatre . Was hoping there was a lovely name of a London theatre but they're all pretty unusable and the ones that are (Vic, Alexandra etc) are all family human names.

I like Matilda but dd1 refuses.

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EachandEveryone · 16/09/2018 23:50

I would say Hello, Dolly but i have one of those myself! Nancy, Magenta, MiMi or Rosalinde. Theres so many!

MrsBlondie · 17/09/2018 10:53

We are first in line for a kitten from Cats Protection, home visit on Thursday. Said we can get him weekend if all ok.

I know Ill find out but do they neuter, flea, worm them etc. Just that I know wood green do and its the same fee.

Off to post another thread for kitten tips!

Rockbird · 17/09/2018 11:01

Yes they chip, de-flea, worm, vaccinate and, if they're old enough, they're neutered. My boy has just been done and the girl is slightly too little but I was told that she'd be ready in about 5 weeks but that they'd pay. They should come conpletely ready and if there are things that aren't done they'll have arranged and paid for it so you just have to take them.

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ifonly4 · 17/09/2018 11:31

Rockbird, when will you get them?

Mrs Blondie, our two came from cats protection, had had everything Rockbird mentioned but they were 18 weeks when we got them. A tip, the the lady who did home check and foster carer both really liked biscuits so get some just in case for the home visit, you don't want to fail (not that you're going to) through no biscuits.

Rockbird · 17/09/2018 11:35

They're going to the vet for vaccs today so any time after that. She was making noises about Thursday/Friday but I don't think I can wait that long!

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ifonly4 · 17/09/2018 11:46

Brilliant, at least you know it's going to be this week.

Rockbird · 17/09/2018 11:51

And we realised that because we don't know when they were born, only an estimate of their ages, we've had to pick birthdays for them! That was an exciting few minutes, the dds got very involved with that one!

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MrsBlondie · 17/09/2018 12:40

Thanks everyone.

Rockbird · 19/09/2018 10:29

Kitties are coming Friday afternoon! That's daaaaaaaays away....

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MissCherryCakeyBun · 19/09/2018 10:36

Friday is a good day tho as you have the whole weekend to be with them.
Woohoo Friday is cat day

MissCherryCakeyBun · 20/09/2018 20:17

@Rockbird are you all kitty ready for tomorrow ? Very excited for you all....can't wait to hear they are home with you

Rockbird · 21/09/2018 06:45

All set! Every day that's passed I've bought them another little toy, they have more than the kids now! I might post the odd few thousand photos when they arrive...

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YesItsMeIDontCare · 21/09/2018 06:59

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Rockbird · 21/09/2018 15:28

They is here!!!! Scared out of their wits and have burrowed behind their litter tray! Clinging to each other like limpets

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Rockbird · 21/09/2018 15:29

Squeeee!

Cats Protection, how long between homecheck and new kitties?

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ifonly4 · 21/09/2018 16:18

Been keeping an eye out for you to post. Give them time and some quiet space and I'm sure they'll come around.

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MissCherryCakeyBun · 21/09/2018 16:22

lots of wine and huge hugs for all of you. They will come to know how loved they are as they haven't had a proper home before and now they are party of your family

So so happy for you all......so do Kitty1 and Kitty2 have names yet or are you waiting to " discover" their names...one day soon the names will just appear in your head and you will just know xxx

MissCherryCakeyBun · 21/09/2018 16:27

Oh and talking to my DD about these yesterday and she suggested as you were thinking of Theatre names had you considered any from "Cats".....her MIL had a lovely cat called Mr Mistoffelees or Mr M for short and it really suited him https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old Possum%27ssBook offPractical_Cats

Bowerbird5 · 21/09/2018 16:36

Oh they are gorgeous. We had a Matilda called her Tilly for short.
We have DDs now and she is called Misty.
Others have been Phoebe, Scratch ( BF cat left when they moved abroad as she knew us.)
Gingers, Marmalade, Purdy. Friends girl Clawdia she was Siamese and used to sleep in the fireplace!

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