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Title: Our new adoption coming Saturday (Pepper)
Post by: Janeyk on July 29, 2009, 09:48:19 AM
Yep, adopting new cat Saturday all being well.   It's being going on for a while and I've been looking at all the poorly oldies on here but not been able to adopt any until I knew what was happening but finally looks like he'll be here on Saturday.  He was on CC as urgent going to be pts a few months ago he's 17 and deaf and blind with lots of other problems but loves life despite that apparently.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Dawn F on July 29, 2009, 09:49:20 AM
aww, has he got a name?  how exciting, hope everything goes smoothly
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on July 29, 2009, 09:50:23 AM
Pepper  :Luv: 

thank you x
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Daisymac on July 29, 2009, 09:53:11 AM
How exciting,  I bet you cant wait.

Cant wait to meet Pepper on Purrs xxx
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on July 29, 2009, 09:56:59 AM
How exciting,  I bet you cant wait.

Cant wait to meet Pepper on Purrs xxx

 ;D Do you adopt JOR on Saturday too?
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Daisymac on July 29, 2009, 10:03:40 AM
How exciting,  I bet you cant wait.

Cant wait to meet Pepper on Purrs xxx

 ;D Do you adopt JOR on Saturday too?

No Sunday for JOR.   Pepper and JOR can be adoption buddies  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: pappilon on July 29, 2009, 10:13:35 AM
Aww Janey that is wonderful, cant wait to meet pepper. :Luv: :Luv:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on July 29, 2009, 10:28:58 AM
 :thanks: I have some pics I was sent but not very good ones, I'll upload them later.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Feline Costumier on July 29, 2009, 10:38:23 AM
Wonderful news Janey, an oldy being given a happy retirement, just fabulous :Luv:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Christine (Blip) on July 29, 2009, 10:44:18 AM
Ooh, Janey, that's brill  :wow:  I'm looking forward to 'meeting' Pepper!
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Mark on July 29, 2009, 11:56:53 AM
Great that another oldie is getting a good home   :hug:
Looking forward to pics.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: LadyJane on July 29, 2009, 11:59:30 AM
Excellent, can't wait to meet him
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on July 29, 2009, 12:09:58 PM
:1st place: Janey

Can't wait to 'meet' quite possibly the luckiest boy in the world  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on July 29, 2009, 12:29:51 PM
Thanks, here is is at his fosterers   :Luv: :Luv:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Daisymac on July 29, 2009, 12:37:08 PM
Aww he is lovely xx
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Bazsmum on July 29, 2009, 12:57:09 PM
Aww Janey "Well Done" you! He is gorgeous and Im sure he will be over the moon in his new forever home!  :Luv2: :Luv: :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on July 29, 2009, 12:59:17 PM
How could anyone not fall in love with such a beautiful boy  :Luv:; its lovely to see a senior puss becoming the chosen one, I just know that you will share a very special and wonderful friendship.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Christine (Blip) on July 29, 2009, 13:01:59 PM
Pepper is beautiful!   :Luv2:  I just want to pick him up and cuddle him: you'll have to do that for me, Janey  ;)
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Mark on July 29, 2009, 13:02:48 PM
What a lovely old boy  :blow kiss: - I'm sure he will show his appreciation  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on July 29, 2009, 13:02:51 PM
He is lovely and so pleased you are giving him a wonderful home  ;D
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: pappilon on July 29, 2009, 13:08:30 PM
Aww PEpper is gorgeous :Luv2: :Luv2: I am in love again :)
I agree with Helen, he is the luckiest boy in the world. :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: maryas on July 29, 2009, 13:17:42 PM
Pepper is really gorgeous - he will be so happy with you.

Well done for taking on an oldie with so many problems too.

TLC from you will help him.

Mary  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on July 29, 2009, 13:23:46 PM
 :) Thanks when he first went to the vet they found he was hyperthyroid, has heart problems and high blood pressure.  It's taken so long because he's been having lots of blood tests to get him stable.  His fosterer came to meet us the other weekend and said he should be very happy here she says despite everything he has he's such an amazing cat.  He'll get so much love with us and have everything he wants for however long he's here :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Gillian Harvey on July 29, 2009, 16:45:35 PM
Aww, he looks lovely  :Luv2: So glad he is coming to live with you Janey.  :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: clarenmax on July 29, 2009, 17:28:23 PM
Awww bless you, he looks adorable, and I know he'll love his wonderful new home with you  :hug:  :Luv:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: JackSpratt on July 29, 2009, 18:12:22 PM
Awww, Pepper is lovely. :)
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Millys Mum on July 29, 2009, 18:15:18 PM
What a hunk  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Wibblechick on July 29, 2009, 19:08:49 PM
Pepper is beautiful  :Luv: -  Im sure he is going to enjoy living with you  :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on July 29, 2009, 20:12:54 PM
Thanks everyone  :hug: 
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: LadyJane on July 29, 2009, 20:51:32 PM
What a lovely looking chap, he has a very sprightly look about him.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on July 29, 2009, 20:54:39 PM
Pepper is beautiful!   :Luv2:  I just want to pick him up and cuddle him: you'll have to do that for me, Janey  ;)

I will be doing lots of that Christine and will give him an extra special one from you  :)
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: ChrisB on July 29, 2009, 22:10:52 PM
What a gorgeous boy - I'm sure he will soon settle in with you and enjoy his lovely new home - look forward to updates and more pics.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on July 30, 2009, 08:14:33 AM
He is lovely, no wonder you fell in love.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on July 30, 2009, 08:24:55 AM
When I originally enquired about him 2 months ago I just offered him a home whatever I had no idea what he was like at all because it was urgent he was to be pts the following week there was no photo - I actually didn't see a photo of him until recently because I asked the lady who rescued him to send me some through but he is lovely thanks  :Luv:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on July 30, 2009, 08:26:05 AM
I have been there, when I offered to foster Zia, all I knew was she was 17 and her friend had died at the rescue, it was only after they said yes I thought i better find out a name and colour!!
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on July 30, 2009, 08:31:12 AM
I know it did feel a bit strange really offering a home to a cat I had no idea anything about what he looked like etc but that didn't matter, he needed a loving home and I could offer one  :)
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on July 30, 2009, 08:33:23 AM
Exactly the way I feel, I have agreed to a couple without seeing them, but then I am used to fosteirng and taking on whatever is needed. I remember when my friend took in a foster for us, she was asking loads of questions on age, sex, colour, and I had to ring the lady loads of times, as I just agree and see what turns up!!
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Bazsmum on July 30, 2009, 13:31:06 PM
Only 2 more sleeps to go Janey!  ;D

I too have took a cat on not knowing what she looked like....As long as its a cat thats all that matters...each have their own little personalities which makes them look different again once you get to know them!  :Luv: :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: ems on July 30, 2009, 14:08:30 PM
Oh Pepper is simply gorgeous  :Luv:

Well done Janey  :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on July 30, 2009, 16:59:23 PM
thanks, not long now!  I spoke to Lauren today and asked if he'd like anything getting or any favourite food and she said no he will eat anything, bless him  :Luv:  he really protests at being given tablets though and they have to be crushed in his food so his thyroid one will be shoved in a prawn or Webbox  ;)
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: clarenmax on July 30, 2009, 17:21:47 PM
I'd defo recommend the defurrum treats hun, they're the only way I can get tablets inside Max, just break the biscuit in half, pop the pill inside, it gets hidden with the gooey deferrum paste, then pop the biscuit back together again  ;)
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on July 30, 2009, 17:45:33 PM
Thanks Clare, I'll get some of those tomorrow! I only bought them once when they had teeth and they liked them but don't seem to like really hard things now, Pep has teeth though so I bet he will like them  ;D
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Millys Mum on July 30, 2009, 18:05:03 PM
Im currently getting Lolas meds down her in defurrums, i can pill her but she really fights so as theres 3 a day its much nicer for her  ;D
Gooey falls for the webbox stick trick  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Jasmine on July 30, 2009, 23:08:19 PM
 :congrats:
Pepper looks a first-class cuddle chops! :catlove2: 
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Bazsmum on August 01, 2009, 01:38:07 AM
Thinking of you picking up your gorgeous new adoption Janey.....What a wonderful new life will begin for him!  :Luv: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 01, 2009, 07:04:32 AM
I wonder if he's got his little bag packed  :Luv2:

We offered to fetch him but Lauren wanted to bring him and settle him in so she'll be here about lunchtime, I think she may also be doing some more transport runs at the same time.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: pappilon on August 01, 2009, 07:33:10 AM
Aww Pepper starting his new life today. :Luv:

I wonder if Lauren is the lady who look after Teddy? IT was Josie who told me teddy is with a lady with 8 cats :)
Teddy was the cuddly b/w cat with rta i think.

Well good luck with Pepper. :hug:

Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Mark on August 01, 2009, 08:10:26 AM
Good luck today Janey  :hug:

We will be expecting photos  :shify:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on August 01, 2009, 08:26:14 AM
Fingers crossed for today
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 01, 2009, 08:32:20 AM
Aww Pepper starting his new life today. :Luv:

I wonder if Lauren is the lady who look after Teddy? IT was Josie who told me teddy is with a lady with 8 cats :)
Teddy was the cuddly b/w cat with rta i think.

Well good luck with Pepper. :hug:



Sorry Pav, I thought I'd clicked quote

She may be  ;D I'll ask her, I do know Lauren has 8 cats

thanks  :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 01, 2009, 08:33:14 AM
Thanks Mark and Desley, I will definitely post some photos later  ;D
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: clarenmax on August 01, 2009, 08:50:21 AM
Best of luck Pepper in your brand new home  :Luv2: xx
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Daisymac on August 01, 2009, 09:24:36 AM
I bet you cant wait Janey,   looking forward to seeing some photos later (no pressure like  :naughty:)

Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 01, 2009, 09:35:08 AM
 :) thanks Claire and we'll be expecting yours tomorrow  ;)

I've spoken to Lauren and she's leaving anytime  ;D
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Christine (Blip) on August 01, 2009, 10:25:04 AM
Looking forward to hearing about Pepper's (imminent  :wow:) arrival in his lovely new home  ;D
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on August 01, 2009, 10:30:21 AM
Wishing you and the very handsome Pepper a lifetime of happiness.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 01, 2009, 13:15:42 PM
 :thanks: Christine and Theresa

Lauren is nearly here but stuck in traffic she said he's quiet but gets a little angry and scratches a bit - he gets a bit frustrated I think but she stopped to give him a cuddle half way and he was so pleased and gave her slobbery kisses bless him  :Luv:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Liz on August 01, 2009, 14:37:17 PM
Hope Pepper lands soon and starts his lovely new life with you and yours Janey - we will of course need piccies once Pepper is in the mood!
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Baggy on August 01, 2009, 14:55:41 PM
 ;D Exciting news! Looking forward to more pics.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 01, 2009, 16:15:27 PM
 ;D Pepper is here and settled, he's had 2 small dishes of food and lots of cuddles (he's been purring away, he's gorgeous  :Luv:).  He isn't supposed to be keen on catnip but I took one of Byron's stinkies in and he was having a little play with it when we looked  ;D, poor boy it must feel strange though.  We've set him up as he was at Laurens in the kitchen with his little stool which he likes to sit on, litter tray and other familiar things until he finds his paws.  She also made a guard which he had in her flat so he was away from the other cats so we'll keep that for the time being as it keeps him in small area.  I think he's tired now because he's dosing off, Lauren has just left and I'll take some photos later.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Daisymac on August 01, 2009, 16:26:30 PM
Oooo how exciting,  I am pleased he is settling in,   you have a lovely evening in store  :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Christine (Blip) on August 01, 2009, 16:58:21 PM
his little stool which he likes to sit on,

Why does that little detail make me go misty-eyed?  :Luv:

I'm sure he will find his paws very quickly with you, Janey  :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: maryas on August 01, 2009, 17:40:08 PM
Sounding good  :Luv2:

Can't wait to see the photos.

Mary
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on August 01, 2009, 20:30:36 PM
Aww, things are sounding good.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 01, 2009, 20:41:55 PM
I've taken some photos and will upload them in the morning.  He's just sat sleeping on and off but he still knows everytime we go into the kitchen and bruups, he's so sweet!  Byron growled when she first saw him and has peeped round the door a few times but tbh I don't think she'll give a damn she can't be bothered, which is good because she was my main concern. 

Pep hasn't eaten his tea though which I hoped he would because it has his tablets in for his blood pressure and heart although that may be because he ate a fair bit this afternoon, I will give him his thyroid tablet later in a treat.   I think I'll give him his tablets first thing on a morning to make sure he's really hungry and gets the meds down him.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: maryas on August 01, 2009, 22:19:52 PM
Aw, he sounds so sweet and maybe Byron's company will be what Pepper needs too.  :Luv2:

Mary
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on August 01, 2009, 22:29:14 PM
He sounds lovely and he came with his own little stool too.....so sweet.

I am sure he is tired cos he probably has to concentrate very hard to know whats going on and when everything smells new and he has moved locations, thats a whole lot of concentration  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Baggy on August 01, 2009, 23:03:40 PM
Great to hear that he's settling in already, am sure he'll be hungry in the morning.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 02, 2009, 05:40:28 AM
I heard him during the night knock Byron's food dish off her little table (the one Schui used) so I fed him, we moved the barrier but he hasn't moved from his little corner as yet and Byron hasn't been in the kitchen I don't think, so we'll see today.

Yes Gill he seems very wary I've been watching him and it's interesting, although he's in a small area if he moves from from his cushion he sniffs all the other things as if to find a marker so he knows where everything is.  Although Schui was deaf and then went blind it was very different for him because he knew where everything was but Pepper has no idea as yet so is bound to be reluctant to move from his comfort zone.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: bonnielass on August 02, 2009, 07:19:33 AM
Dont know how ive missed this topic :doh: what a lovely thing to do by adopting an oldie and especially one like Pepper, who is very handsome :Luv2: how could anyone want to put such a lovely cat to sleep, i hope he soon settles in and has a lovely life with plenty of pampering and look forward to seeing more photo,s of him :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 02, 2009, 09:37:56 AM
He's had a wonder round the kitchen and hall, eaten his food - and Byron's! and he's weed and pooed  :)  I've spent time with him given him a good brush and cuddle and he seems fine.   Byron's not too pleased though and was going to wee in my bag this morning  :( so feliwayed everywhere and keeping them separate for a while, giving her lots of reassurance too.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: JackSpratt on August 02, 2009, 10:03:58 AM
I think you kind of expect a "what do you think you're doing" reaction with most cats really....hope Byron settles down and glad Pepper is doing OK. :)
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 02, 2009, 11:15:48 AM
Thanks JS :) yep, to be expected with some cats I suppose, we've been really lucky with our last few cats, Smokey loved other cats so accepted Schui immediately, and Schui accepted Byron straight away too but she's a bit iffy, I think she's a bit scared tbh.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Mark on August 02, 2009, 11:41:38 AM


Can't wait to see the photos.



 :pic: :waiting:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Bazsmum on August 02, 2009, 16:48:58 PM
Aw bless him, he sounds so amazing the way he is sussing the place out!  ;D

Please tell Byron not to be scared of him, he is a proper gent and Im sure she will know that soon enough!  :Luv: :hug: :hug:

 :welcome: to your forever home Pepper!  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 02, 2009, 17:02:13 PM
My puter kept crashing! but here are a couple of him with all his things from Lauren's so things aren't strange, eventually we'll move them out.   
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 02, 2009, 17:04:14 PM
oh I forget to say, he's also only got half a tail, don't know what happened to it though!
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on August 02, 2009, 17:10:08 PM
Bless him  :Luv2: Love his little stool  :)
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Bazsmum on August 02, 2009, 17:13:40 PM
Aww! He is so clever!  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 02, 2009, 17:13:56 PM
A few more.....(If you notice he's resting his head on a PURR's Stinkie  ;D he likes them!)
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Christine (Blip) on August 02, 2009, 17:16:54 PM
Oh, he's so thin!  But I'm sure you'll soon build him up a bit  :hug:

He looks to be settling in already  :)
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Daisymac on August 02, 2009, 17:18:12 PM
Aww he is so lovely,   I bet you are having a fab time with him,  he seems to have made himself at home x
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 02, 2009, 17:19:31 PM
His breath smell really bad though, I think a vet visit is a good idea.  I can see alot of tartar on his teeth and he eats really strange to the side of his mouth so I think they could be bothering a bit, not sure what they'll be able to do though because I would say an anaesthetic is out of the question, probably abs will be the only solution - wonder if vet woud be able to scrape the tartar off under gentle sedation?
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: JackSpratt on August 02, 2009, 17:21:20 PM
 :Luv: Pepper.  :)
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 02, 2009, 17:22:06 PM
Oh, he's so thin!  But I'm sure you'll soon build him up a bit  :hug:

He looks to be settling in already  :)

He eats like a horse, he's finished his own and Byron's food off but he's hyperthyroid, hopefully the tabs will help but I do know they don't always.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Bazsmum on August 02, 2009, 17:22:16 PM
Aw I love him already!  :Luv2:

Dont know about the teeth/sedation situ as Nikki had Bunty's teeth done a bit ago and was'nt allowed sedation!  :(

Think that was extractions though so you never know!  ;)
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 02, 2009, 17:28:23 PM
Aw I love him already!  :Luv2:

Dont know about the teeth/sedation situ as Nikki had Bunty's teeth done a bit ago and was'nt allowed sedation!  :(

Think that was extractions though so you never know!  ;)

yeah, I know that's what I was thinking  :tired: hope something can be done because I've seen him paw his cheek when eating too, I know for Byron's 2 vet sometimes sort of scrapes them a bit then give me abs but Pepper looks to have quite a few teeth and Lauren says he really hates his mouth touching.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: pappilon on August 02, 2009, 17:30:11 PM
Aww :Luv: :Luv: Pepper. :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Mark on August 02, 2009, 17:54:00 PM
 :Luv2: Pepper  :Luv:

There is something about older cats  :)
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: clarenmax on August 02, 2009, 18:26:13 PM
He's adorable, and it looks like he's settling just fine  :Luv2:

If a dental is out of the questions, speak to the vet about 2 week antibiotic jabs, thats what Maxy was given as his teeth were bothering him too.

It might also be worth trying Plaque Off in his food, obviously it can't repair the damage hemay have already, but it may stop more building.

What thyroid tabs is he on?  I have about 7 Vidalta tabs if you need them? xxx
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Kirst on August 02, 2009, 19:19:33 PM
 :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: he's fab!
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Gillian Harvey on August 02, 2009, 19:36:53 PM
Aww, he looks very contented already sleeping on that cushion  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on August 02, 2009, 19:42:13 PM
He is lovely  and love the way he eats standing on his stool and eating offf the dustin  ;D
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 02, 2009, 20:56:49 PM
He is an amazing old boy  :Luv: we decided let him walk about this afternoon supervised and I'm learning so much watching him, Byron has been pretty good apart from the odd growl earlier.. until he accidentally walked into her and she thwacked him.  It is like having a toddler but he retraces his steps wherever he goes and walks so slowly.  He also says hello every time you stroke him but will let you know if he doesn't like something, he's not a maungy cat  :) he has sat all afternoon infront of the patio windows with the fresh air blowing through the small gap, which I don't think he's had for a while.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 02, 2009, 20:58:48 PM
:Luv2: Pepper  :Luv:

There is something about older cats  :)

There is for sure Mark  :)
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 02, 2009, 21:03:38 PM
He's adorable, and it looks like he's settling just fine  :Luv2:

If a dental is out of the questions, speak to the vet about 2 week antibiotic jabs, thats what Maxy was given as his teeth were bothering him too.

It might also be worth trying Plaque Off in his food, obviously it can't repair the damage hemay have already, but it may stop more building.

What thyroid tabs is he on?  I have about 7 Vidalta tabs if you need them? xxx

Thanks Clare, I'll ask the vet about those.  He is on Vidalta atm and that's very kind of you  :hug: his notes do say may change to Felimazole if no improvement in 1 month.  He was re-tested just before he came to us but the tablets had been crushed so vet said that could be why his T4 levels were sky high.  Hopefully now he's getting them whole they will lower the T4. 
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on August 02, 2009, 21:34:40 PM
He's lovely, Janey. Hope he settles in with Byron in no time.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: bonnielass on August 02, 2009, 21:48:00 PM
Theres just something about the oldies that make you want to love them, they have character but also seem very vunerable to the outside world, he looks very happy and content asleep on his cushion :) and im sure it wont take long for him to settle and make friends with Bryon :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: maryas on August 02, 2009, 22:21:43 PM
Aw bless him - he'll be more and more content every day.   :Luv2: :hug:

Mary
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 02, 2009, 22:25:51 PM
thanks Ruth and Bonnielass, another picture when he was having a wander
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: maryas on August 02, 2009, 22:29:15 PM
To say he's blind he is doing so well with lots of help an love from you obviously.  :Luv2: :Luv2: :hug:

Mary
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 02, 2009, 22:33:05 PM
 :hug: Thanks Mary xx

He has so many health problems but nothing seems to stop him, he's still got that spirit to find his way and get on with life, Lauren kept saying he's amazing and he is  ;D
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: maryas on August 02, 2009, 22:36:10 PM
I'm sure he will be sensing that you are a loving and caring mum and he is safe with you.

I wish you all the luck in the world with him.  :hug:

Mary
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Kay and Penny on August 02, 2009, 23:14:58 PM
[quote author=Janeyk
He has so many health problems but nothing seems to stop him, he's still got that spirit to find his way and get on with life, Lauren kept saying he's amazing and he is  ;D
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cats like Pepper have much to teach us, I think
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: pappilon on August 03, 2009, 10:25:13 AM
How is Pepper this morning, i hope he had a good night sleep. :) And Byron is she doing her normal things :Luv: :Luv:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on August 03, 2009, 12:30:44 PM
Quote from: Janeyk
He has so many health problems but nothing seems to stop him, he's still got that spirit to find his way and get on with life, Lauren kept saying he's amazing and he is  ;D

cats like Pepper have much to teach us, I think

That is very true.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on August 03, 2009, 12:42:25 PM
He is wonderful - what other health issues does he have? Tino had his dental when his thyroid levels were 3 times higher than they should be and his liver values were 200 higher than the top end of normal, and Sam's liver values were 100 higher with borderline hyper-t at his dental.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 03, 2009, 13:03:59 PM
When he was handed over he was found to be hyperthyroid, hypertensive and had rapid heart rate and oedema feet - so could have been like this a long time and I wonder whether the hypertension may have contributed to his blindness.   Last week he was taken to the vet for the day to have all these things retested, his bp and heart had improved but T4>200 and he wants it below 50 (so that's about 4 x higher than normal  but vet suspects because tablets the fosterer had crushed them.  I've to take him for it retested in 1 month.  It also says on the vet reports he has gingivitis and needs a dental and tartar +++ which is obvious! poor fella and I don't think that vet was prepared to do it.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on August 03, 2009, 13:07:26 PM
His thyroid levels are worse than Tino's were then (his were 180). I would be tempted to give him some Classic Cat food, it stopped Sam's gums being red in a few days and might just help while the meds bring his levels down. Hypertension can cause blindness if untreated. Fingers crossed the meds work a lot now they aren't being crushed, I think Vidalta can work in a matter of days.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 03, 2009, 13:09:52 PM
Yep carbimazole worked pretty quick for me and I suspect they may him - if he'll take it!
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Bazsmum on August 03, 2009, 14:56:56 PM
Thinking of you and the gorgeous Pepper Janey, do hope something can be sorted for his mouth probs!

Ive seen the Classis food in PAH but Im sure Asda do it cheaper?  :-: :Luv: :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 03, 2009, 16:17:06 PM
Thinking of you and the gorgeous Pepper Janey, do hope something can be sorted for his mouth probs!

Ive seen the Classis food in PAH but Im sure Asda do it cheaper?  :-: :Luv: :hug:


thanks  :hug: I usually buy Classic from Tescos or PAH - not sure how they compare with Asda though and he does seem to like it. 
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Bazsmum on August 03, 2009, 16:43:27 PM
Oo! Hadnt seen it in Tesco and as it seems to have the green light on here by the reports Ive read I may just give one or two of mine a try also!

Glad he is liking it and I hope it gives him some relief!  :Luv: :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on August 03, 2009, 18:47:04 PM
Asda dont sell Classic, the only places i have seen it is Morrisons, Wilkinsons and Pets at Home, but it is generally on offer in PAH, and less than £10 for 24 tins. I rarely shop in Tesco, but didn't see it last time I was in.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Bazsmum on August 03, 2009, 18:49:29 PM
Oh!  :shy:  Im wondering where now?  :idea:

Do they sell this in foil trays also Des?  :shify: If so then I think it may of been InStores (prob local to NE!)  :shocked:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on August 03, 2009, 19:01:20 PM
if they do, i have never seen them - we have an InStore.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Bazsmum on August 03, 2009, 19:02:58 PM
Im gonna have to have a look around either tomorrow or Wed and report back.....My memory usually serves me so well!  :shocked: :shy:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on August 03, 2009, 19:04:21 PM
it would be great if they did, as Sam goes off it, but if they did smaller trays I could mix it with his Oh So
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Bazsmum on August 03, 2009, 19:11:53 PM
it would be great if they did, as Sam goes off it, but if they did smaller trays I could mix it with his Oh So

I will check it out as we also have a "Home Bargains" and that does diff foods also!  ;)
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Millys Mum on August 03, 2009, 19:43:18 PM
Iv seen pics of 100g classic trays and pouches but have never seen a stockist
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Bazsmum on August 03, 2009, 19:44:20 PM
Iv seen pics of 100g classic trays and pouches but have never seen a stockist

Thank heavens for that as I though I was hallucinating (sp?)  :evillaugh: :hug:

Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 03, 2009, 20:08:53 PM
Asda dont sell Classic, the only places i have seen it is Morrisons, Wilkinsons and Pets at Home, but it is generally on offer in PAH, and less than £10 for 24 tins. I rarely shop in Tesco, but didn't see it last time I was in.

Yep, Tescos sell 6 x 400g gram tins meat or fish variety

eta: @ £2.30 each
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Bazsmum on August 03, 2009, 20:09:38 PM
See!!! Im not going crazy after all!  ;D :evillaugh: :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 04, 2009, 13:13:25 PM
Well since Byron's thwack at Pepper on Sunday he preferred to stay in the kitchen and hall and started to hiss at me on and off yesterday, I think he could smell her - he was certainly aware of her so must realize her smell now.  Meanwhile Byron stopped hissing at him! so the aggression is just fear, I'm watching them closely and doing all the things to help ease the situation.  This morning they have actually eaten just a foot apart both a few hisses and that's been it, Pep seems happier and Byron too.  To say he's only been here 3 days I'm really pleased with them both,  I would love Pepper to move around more but I think t may take a while and I won't force the issue, he certainly tells you if you do something he dislikes and you can't move him because he gets disorientated.  I've brushed him every morning and he seems to love that, he's a really lovely boy  :Luv: 
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Bazsmum on August 04, 2009, 14:12:01 PM
Aw bless, as you know Janey it is really early days so for that they are doing fab! Hissing is normal and Im sure as you say its probably fear related with Byron....Once she knows that Pepper is no threat Im sure they will be just fine and he will start to suss the place out fully!  :Luv: :hug:

Give them cuties a head rub from me would you dear!  ;)
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: maryas on August 04, 2009, 15:47:29 PM
Well done to you and Pepper  :hug: :hug:

Mary
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on August 04, 2009, 18:13:13 PM
Glad things are going OK between them.
Asda are selling the Classic tins as part of their pet event - £2 for 6 tins.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 04, 2009, 18:21:22 PM
Thanks, I am learning so much from him, he susses everything out all the time.  Although I've had deaf and blind cats Pepper's is the most severe.  The hoover is a nightmare he must feel the vibrations and doesn't like it but you can't move him he gets very angry which is understandable because he loses his bearings the best I can do is take him to a familiar spot.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Daisymac on August 04, 2009, 18:41:29 PM
Aww bless him,  he sounds like he is doing really well,  love the fact you brush him every morning,  he must think he is in paradise  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Bazsmum on August 05, 2009, 18:28:57 PM
Iv seen pics of 100g classic trays and pouches but have never seen a stockist
Thank heavens for that as I though I was hallucinating (sp?)  :evillaugh: :hug:

Seen them today in In Store and they are 25p each but only had the poultry flavour!  ;)

Hope Pepper is having a good day....not forgetting our gorgeous lady Byron also!  :Luv2: :Luv2: :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 07, 2009, 07:39:50 AM
Thanks DM and Bazsmum  :hug:

He's doing so well, there has been no hissing between them both this morning  :wow: and yesterday I felt so sorry for him sat in the hall so I picked him up and took him outside.  I let him have a little walk in the garden (supervised of course) he walks so slowly so it's no problem, just like having a toddler steering him around.  He seemed so happy sniffing the air and walking on the grass, it was lovely and sunny and I think he really enjoyed it :)
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on August 07, 2009, 08:48:56 AM
How lovely that Pepper was able to enjoy the garden, sending lots of happy vibes to one of my favourite little men  :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: clarenmax on August 07, 2009, 09:01:28 AM
Aw bless him, sounds like he enjoyed his garden stroll  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: JackSpratt on August 07, 2009, 09:47:36 AM
Just checking how Pepper's doing with Byron - sounds good. :)
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: maryas on August 07, 2009, 11:26:46 AM
One big happy family  :hug: :Luv2:

So pleased for you.  :hug:

Mary
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Bazsmum on August 07, 2009, 11:39:16 AM
Wow! This is all happening so fast, its really good that the hissing between them is subsiding and Im so glad he enjoyed his little escorted venture outside!  :Luv: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Christine (Blip) on August 08, 2009, 13:18:59 PM
How lovely  :Luv:  I'm sure Pepper will have loved to feel the grass under his paws  :)
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 08, 2009, 15:59:51 PM
 ;D yep, he's been out most of this afternoon with us and he's flaked out now!  :evillaugh: he was in a small area in a flat for a few months before he came to us so I think he's loving it.  He's also gaining more confidence he's sat in the lounge now along with Byron they're still a bit hissy on and off but nothing much now  :)
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on August 08, 2009, 16:35:10 PM
Glad things are going so well.
Instore do sell the Classic trays, but they aren't as good as the tins - they are actually a pate style and contain cereal, which the tins dont. Sam loved it though, but i only bought one tray just in case, so will have to go again soon for some more
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 08, 2009, 17:20:03 PM
I've never seen an InStore Desley, but I will try and get hold of those pates I'm sure my 2 will love them, thanks  :)
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on August 08, 2009, 18:07:07 PM
Think they used to be Poundstretchers - ours is probably too far away for you Jane
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday
Post by: Janeyk on August 13, 2009, 08:08:30 AM
ok thanks Desley, I have seen Poundstretchers though
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday (Pepper)
Post by: Bazsmum on August 13, 2009, 12:26:36 PM
How is the Pepper and Byron saga going Janey? Hope these two are full of beans (not litterally!  :evillaugh: )  :Luv: :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday (Pepper)
Post by: Janeyk on August 15, 2009, 13:21:13 PM
Great, thanks for asking, still a bit hissy but not much it just tends to be when Pepper gets a bit too close.  He is exploring the house more now he went into the little bedroom the other day and when I looked he was stretched out fast asleep on the ottoman  :Luv:  A few photos of Pep in the garden....
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday (Pepper)
Post by: Janeyk on August 15, 2009, 13:24:55 PM
A few more...
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday (Pepper)
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on August 15, 2009, 13:26:12 PM
Aww, the first pic reminded me a bit of Tino. Glad he is enjoying himself.
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday (Pepper)
Post by: clarenmax on August 15, 2009, 13:40:43 PM
He's such a cutie, and clearly loves having a stroll and a roll around in the garden  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday (Pepper)
Post by: Christine (Blip) on August 15, 2009, 13:45:41 PM
He's gorgeous and yes, he obviously loves the garden  :Luv:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday (Pepper)
Post by: Millys Mum on August 15, 2009, 19:06:03 PM
Hes a handsome fellow  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday (Pepper)
Post by: Bazsmum on August 16, 2009, 03:39:48 AM
He looks so adorable in all those pics, lovely to see him enjoying himself....What a great time he is obviously having!  :Luv2: :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday (Pepper)
Post by: Janeyk on August 16, 2009, 17:27:11 PM
thanks, he's been out again today you have to watch him, he'll go far if you let him now  :sneaky: and he's done about 20 laps round the house bless him  :evillaugh: he retraces his steps all the time and for the first time come into the lounge and stayed for ages for lots of fussing  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday (Pepper)
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on August 17, 2009, 19:05:05 PM
Janey how lucky he is to have you, he looks so happy and so well  :hug:
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday (Pepper)
Post by: clarenmax on August 17, 2009, 21:12:12 PM
He's a credit to you sweetie xxx
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday (Pepper)
Post by: miriambuddy on August 17, 2009, 21:36:04 PM
what a gorgeous boy little Pepper is, looks so, so happy!
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday (Pepper)
Post by: pappilon on August 24, 2009, 00:05:04 AM
Aww sweet Pepper :Luv: He looks so happy and well. :hug: x
Title: Re: Our new adoption coming Saturday (Pepper)
Post by: Janeyk on August 24, 2009, 07:25:30 AM
Thanks, he's a fiesty little chappy  :evillaugh: he now knows where all the rooms are and does not like any doors closed!  he scrats to go through them then scrats to come back in.  He loves to just sit in the garden and came and sat on my knee outside the other day  :wow:.  I emailed Lauren and Josie an update and attached some photos and Lauren said oh, he's putting you in your place is he I thought it wouldn't take long.  He really does know what he wants and tells you in no uncertain terms, considering he's deaf and blind he is very determined little fella  :Luv: I have to book for his thyroid bloods taking this week and hopefully he can have that dental.