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Cat Rescue & Rehoming => Cat/s Needing Homes => Sorted/ Unknown outcomes => Topic started by: sheilarose on July 04, 2014, 09:52:49 AM
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I was taken to a house last night where the owner had died last year and his family have cleared out the house but left his poor cat JayJay behind!
JayJay was named after the old boys grandchildren whose names both began with J, and it's the parents of these kids, now in their 20s, who have abandoned the poor cat. >:(
JayJay is a beautiful older boy, around 16 to 18 years and Very cuddly, I sat on the lawn for 30 minutes with him just loving up on my lap, and me a complete stranger! He has been fed by Elaine, the old mans neighbour, for the last year but she is moving soon and doesn't want JayJay to be left alone again. JayJay spends his nights on a blanket in her shed, and was so cold last winter. :(
He is described as very hungry and losing weight, although to me he seems in wonderful condition and has healthy teeth and is a good weight for his age, if he were my cat I'd be getting him tested for HyperThyroidism, an easily managed condition, but one that will lead to his ultimate demise if left unchecked. I'm very drawn to this little guy myself but he lives less than 100 yards from me, so even if I adopt him as a feeder, he would stillbe yelling to get in at his old house or Elaine's each day.
JayJay is white and black with gorgeous eyeliner, very attractive markings and gets on well with Elaine's female cat, as he's an older boy he will need a home with calmer occupants. I understand that he is neutered (there's no package to speak of! ) but is unlikely to have had much in the way of vaccinations or microchipping. I am willing to assist with these costs if the right home can be found for him.
If anyone can offer a home for JayJay in his final years, I will undertake to deliver him to you, within reason, obviously, and I just happen to have a north south run coming up next weekend 12th July.
I'm going round to see Elaine with my camera later, so will take some pics of JayJay and post them on Purrs.
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Poor JayJay. To be abandoned at his age in life is tremendously sad. He sounds adorable too.
Really hope some one can give this lovely guy a place to rest his weary old bones in comfort and safety.
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Poor boy...............some people!
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:( awww poor little puss
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Poor old chap! I do hope you can find him the loving home that he deserves.
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Photo! I took JJ a catnip toy for our photo session, erm he quite liked it! :Luv:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/16861371@N06/14550767046/
if anyone can tinypic this, or otherwise display his gorgeousness, I'd be obliged. My pooter has picked up some issues that prevents me from posting tinypic images, thanks :shy:
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Aww JJ is lovely :Luv: He doesn't look that old, shame on the family for leaving him behind >:(
I wish I could help , I love oldies but he wont like it here with Mr Jingles :(
Sheila, bless you for trying to help him :hug:
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he is lovely and agree with Pav, he doesnt look that old.......................positivelt kittenlike lol
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I'm astonished as to his lively nature, great teeth and energy, but Elaine has lived next door for 20 years and remembers this cat being there for the majority of her occupancy, so I've no reason to doubt. Some folk just look great when they're old I guess :shy: :rofl:
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Wow he also must have been looked after well ;D ;D
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Here's another one
https://www.flickr.com/photos/16861371@N06/14390773739/
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Oh Sheila - I can see why you were so taken with him. Breaks my heart to think he's fallen on hard times. Poor little soul. :( :(
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He looks older there but still gorgeous ;D ;D
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He looks a real sweetheart! It breaks my heart to think of him not finding a lovely home - but Mr S has said a very firm 'no' :'(
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Aww he does look a bit older there :Luv: When is Elaine moving?
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Her BF is in Brighton so she's already spending a lot of her time there, she's hoping to move permanently next year so he's ok for now, so he's not an emergency case, but it's my opinion that he needs to be seen by a vet for his potential HT issues sooner rather than later.
If I get the chance next week to pop him in for blood tests I will, but I've got quite a lot on myself at the moment, not to mention a possible transport run next Monday :shify:
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How about putting him on a rescue waiting list? I could try Mayhew if you like :innocent:
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If my attempts here fail I'll take you up on that, Pav, thank you. Ive asked one of the locals if he would consider giving JayJay a home, as I know he is looking for a cat, but he has a young son who really needs a younger cat with some longevity, but they're thinking it through over the weekend.
Fingers crossed.
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he looks super. will keep everything crossed. i'm sure if any one in the market for a cat met him they would be truely wooed :)
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I'm on strike tomorrow, and despite listing a small fortune in wages hope to spend the day in pursuit of a home for JayJay ;) wish me luck.
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good luck ;D
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Good luck, Sheila. :hug:
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Truly good luck Sheila x
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I hope you had a successful day.
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Shafiq
at no. 4 has been talking to his wife about taking JayJay in, it's looking promising! :crossed:
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Finger crossed :hug:
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That would be great ;D
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C'mon Mrs Shafiq - you sound such a lovely lady to even consider it. :)
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Wheels are in motion, everything crossed.
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I do hope that Mrs Shafiq comes through for JayJay!
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Elaine called yesterday, she picked up a message that Shafiq wants to go and meet JayJay ;D
Keep them Purrs vibes coming!
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Vibes aplenty coming from me. C'mon Shafiq. ;)
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every time I see this updated I open with baited breath. Come on Shafiq the suspense hurts!!!
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Well it seems Mrs Shafiq has come through :wow:
JayJay will be going to the Shafiqs at the end of this month. when they get back from their hols :)
I'm utterly delighted, they are such gentle, generous folk and although Mister Jay Jay has limited stay left this side of the Bridge they have discussed his needs and decided he will be an indoor cat from now on, and has a new sister (also B&W) to look forward to.
I'm raising a glass tonight, to good neighbours, selfless generosity and a little tiny bit of brass neck from your loyal servant. :shy:
Fingers crossed, he's not quite there yet but I've changed the title of this thread with an optimistic heart ;D
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Brilliant ;D ;D
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Aww Sheila, great news ;D Well done . :hug: :hug:
I wish Mister JayJay a very long and happy life with Shafiqs. The thought of him having a nice, warm home this winter is just wonderful :)
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Congrats on your efforts Sheila :clap: It was a big ask of Mr & Mrs S at JJ's age but everything crossed that all goes to plan on their return from hols.
Hopefully this pic will upload OK. You asked ages ago but better late than never. He looks astonishingly clean for a boy living rough :Luv2:
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Just a thought, will he be OK as an indoor only cat?
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I think he'll be just fine indoors, but the Shafiqs only live 100 yards from his old home so if he is let out too soon he'll just keep going back there. If they keep him indoors for the summer it's feasible he'll be allowed out once he's attached himself to the family, and Elaine will stop providing food so he should learn where his bread is buttered.
At 17/18 years old, though I think he'll adapt very happily to the indoor life :)
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Yes you are right about him going back but once a cat that goes outside age doent stop them wanting too!
Kocka was 19 when we moved but her urge to go out never stopped despite her being quite ill. We went on holiday to Devon a month before and she went out most days over Chrissy and New Year on a lead!
I think it was the happiest she had been for ages.
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They can and do adapt I have ferals who have shown no interest in going back out as do a couple of the domestics they love life inside
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I hope he will adapt, but frankly, this was his last chance so I'm just ecstatic that the Shafiqs are willing to take him on, his only other option was a rescue cage or, God forbid, being abandoned again. :(
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That is great news, hurrah for the Shafiqs and JayJay!! ;D
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Let's keep everything crossed this works out superbly well for Jay-Jay. Well done Mr and Mrs Shafiq. :)
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I will move this to 'sorted' section now :)