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Adopting a Persian

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Lemonademoney · 28/08/2023 18:06

First post so bear with.

Our beautiful old lady cat died earlier this year at the ripe old age of 20 and the past month I’ve been craving a new cat but wanted ideally to rescue.

There is a one year old male Persian at our local rescue centre who I’m a bit taken with. Husband doesn’t really get it (he’s a bit quirky looking) but I think he’s adorable.

I haven’t owned a Persian before, I’ve had a long haired cat though and am used to grooming etc. But what else should I be aware of? I want to inform myself as much as possible before making a commitment.

He is quite flat faced and reminds me of Gizmo 😂

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Lemonademoney · 29/08/2023 14:39

Ahh you can definitely be next in line then 🥰

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Lemonademoney · 29/08/2023 15:27

Heart and teeth are good and ear infection is clear! Just vaccinations to go woohoo

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Toddlerteaplease · 29/08/2023 17:45

Says he needs to be an only cat. Although cheddar is exceptionally chilled and very placid.

Cowlover89 · 29/08/2023 17:45

So cute 😍

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Lemonademoney · 29/08/2023 18:01

Toddlerteaplease · 29/08/2023 17:45

Says he needs to be an only cat. Although cheddar is exceptionally chilled and very placid.

You found him then 😂

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Toddlerteaplease · 29/08/2023 19:01

I do think he needs to be rename
Gizmo.

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Lemonademoney · 29/08/2023 19:51

Trying not to think of too many names ‘just in case’ but rather like Pan (Pancake) on account of his flat face 🤣

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Toddlerteaplease · 29/08/2023 21:04

Cheddar suggests Stilton as he blue.

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Lemonademoney · 29/08/2023 21:20

🧀

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awfullytricky · 29/08/2023 21:25

Ah yes forgot to say .. that despite inheriting 80% floofiness she was a prolific hunter who left me with a life long bird phobia following the delivery of a barely alive magpie on my chest at aged 8 .. I was so completely traumatised I couldn't even scream coherently... and yet I loved her completely and absolutely..

Toddlerteaplease · 29/08/2023 21:29

If you want to test drive a Persian. Cheddar is available for loan, so I can have an uninterrupted nights sleep. She's a lonely cat, but since loosing my other one she's incredibly full on!

Toddlerteaplease · 29/08/2023 21:30

Lovely* though suspect she is lonely!

juneybean · 29/08/2023 21:35

Boy Persians are the best! I've got a girl and as lovely as she is, I want a boy next time!

Toddlerteaplease · 29/08/2023 21:57

@juneybean we need a photo!

juneybean · 30/08/2023 07:03

It's an older picture as my phone is full of baby pics now 😬 bad cat mam. But this is my girl, she is 9 year old now! Been nothing but trouble but such are torties 😂

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Lemonademoney · 30/08/2023 07:08

Oh my gaaad she’s super cute!

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Toddlerteaplease · 30/08/2023 12:51

She's gorgeous. Almost as gorgeous as my girl!

AmandaHoldensLips · 30/08/2023 12:59

I've had persians and they are fab. One was a very good hunter. The other was a bit of a scaredy-cat and preferred to hang around the house and be a big floof. Grooming is essential and constant (but they loved it and so did I).

Toddlerteaplease · 03/09/2023 21:04

@Lemonademoney how did you get on today?

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Lemonademoney · 04/09/2023 06:19

Really really well! The children loved him and he was very friendly and straight over for a sniff and a cuddle. We pick him up next week and are all counting down the days 🥰

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Toddlerteaplease · 04/09/2023 06:21

Oo how exciting!! I'm really glad. My new girl arrives on Friday. Also counting down the days. Make sure you post lots of pictures!

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Lemonademoney · 04/09/2023 06:40

Oh fab! Do you have any pics?

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Toddlerteaplease · 04/09/2023 09:29

Here she is.

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Lemonademoney · 04/09/2023 13:37

awwww 😍 she’s a cutie

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Lemonademoney · 15/09/2023 16:36

He’s home… I love him and his grumpy face

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