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The Excellent Cats welcome the new year by planning an expedition in search of 'She who must not be named'

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 01/01/2026 20:54

Carried forward from the previous thread.
www.mumsnet.com/talk/the_litter_tray/5440081-prison-dramas-bands-and-ouija-boards-the-excellent-cats-audition-sing-and-plot?page=1

Lenny however needs a rest before he starts searching.

The Excellent Cats welcome the new year by planning an expedition in search of 'She who must not be named'
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Breadcat24 · 30/01/2026 23:05

@TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne How awful. I hope he is OK. Nightmare for you with travel

Kirova · 30/01/2026 23:50

Hope you are all okay @TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne and that the cats are providing some distraction from all the stress and worry.

Insignificant by comparison, but foster cat has gone in heat this week and is constantly calling for boyfriends at the window and writhing around in a most undignified manner. There is one big Tom who has been wooing her, but quite frankly, I think he's a bit perturbed by the enthusiasm (the neighbourhood cats usually flee from him) and has got freaked out.

EmpressaurusKitty · 31/01/2026 05:53

Kirova · 30/01/2026 23:50

Hope you are all okay @TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne and that the cats are providing some distraction from all the stress and worry.

Insignificant by comparison, but foster cat has gone in heat this week and is constantly calling for boyfriends at the window and writhing around in a most undignified manner. There is one big Tom who has been wooing her, but quite frankly, I think he's a bit perturbed by the enthusiasm (the neighbourhood cats usually flee from him) and has got freaked out.

I hope the rescue have got her booked in for spaying soon so you can both get some peace, @Kirova!

HumanToCatBeasties · 31/01/2026 07:42

Sorry to hear about your son @TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne I hope today brings good news.

Kirova · 31/01/2026 08:42

@TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne not sure if this is remotely helpful, but your DS's symptoms sound very much like what happened to me. For me it was Cauda Equina syndrome caused by a birth injury (although it was quite a few weeks after DD was born) but it can be caused by a lot of other things as well. When I was at hospital, they initially thought it could be transverse myelitis, which has very similar onset.

Both are serious but very treatable. I'm not going to say it was easy, but I had surgery and although the recovery took a while and I had lots of physio and other treatment (plus a second surgery more recently) I made a good recovery and today my leg strength and sensation is completely as good as it ever was. I still get a little back pain and have some residual issues due to delayed diagnosis - but it sounds like you and your son were sensible and sought help quickly. I, on the other hand, left it way too long because I was more worried about DD (who was born prematurely) than anything happening with me!

I've just been for a swim and DD is currently doing a very messy "art project" and giving foster kitty too many treats - so all is well!

RumNotRun · 31/01/2026 09:00

@TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOneSorry to hear the news, but I will be keeping my fingers crossed that it is nothing too serious and that it can be treated.

Pixiedust1234 · 31/01/2026 10:32

Fingers and toes crossed for you Broon

CapabilityBrownsHaHa · 31/01/2026 14:12

Oh no - very scary news @TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne . Hope you get some good news soon.

RumNotRun · 31/01/2026 14:37

@Breadcat24is it Caturday yet?

Pudmyboy · 31/01/2026 14:54

Ooh I want to know too Rum !

HumanToCatBeasties · 31/01/2026 15:00

Me too!

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 31/01/2026 15:02

Yes, I think Micia is being picked up today.
Looking forward to some pictures @Breadcat24

CatsonPollock · 31/01/2026 15:09

HumanToCatBeasties · 31/01/2026 15:00

Me too!

Me three! 😻

Breadcat24 · 31/01/2026 16:04

@TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne hope you get better news today?

We just got back from Cat's protection, and she did not make a sound for the full 1 hour journey. Although she did poke a paw through the bars of her carrier.
Back home now and in the safe room we have set up for her. She shot out of the carrier and is now hiding in a corner. Going to give her a little while to settle. She has food, litter, water 2 cat beds, snuggly throws and an igloo. And the rescue gave us a bit of carpet she can recognize the smell of.

The Excellent Cats welcome the new year by planning an expedition in search of 'She who must not be named'
Defiantly41 · 31/01/2026 16:13

Yay @Breadcat24! What a beautiful girl. I was keeping everything crossed for you but didn’t want to post in case I jinxed it for you.

i hope she settles easily and enjoys her new home with you ( and no doubt a legion of adoring LitterTray fans)

CatsonPollock · 31/01/2026 16:14

Welcome home, Micia!

RumNotRun · 31/01/2026 16:35

Hi Micia, you are beautiful 😍 Welcome to the Litter Tray and your new home.

HumanToCatBeasties · 31/01/2026 16:38

Enjoy your new home Micia, you are now one of the excellent cats.

EmpressaurusKitty · 31/01/2026 16:46

Welcome, Micia!

KeziaOAP · 31/01/2026 16:49

Welcome gorgeous Micia 🐈

Pudmyboy · 31/01/2026 16:53

Oh what a beauty! Welcome Micia!

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 31/01/2026 17:03

Hi Micia!
Lovely to see you!

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 31/01/2026 17:27

Welcome Micia 😻

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JoanOgden · 31/01/2026 18:07

Ah Micia is beautiful! She reminds me of Joancat when she first came to live with me. (Joancat is now usually to be found snuggling on my lap or sleeping on my head.)

Pianoaholic · 31/01/2026 18:09

Ah, Micia is so lovely! Hope she settles in well.

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