Topic: 3 cats in Portsmouth under threat of PTS - can anyone help? (Read 7869 times)

pandora · « **Reply #43 on:** April 14, 2008, 18:18:23 PM »

Looking at new territories in thew house I expect. This is great sharing though. Can not really talk to anywhere about these tiny bits of pleasing news. What a great site.

koscha (Ruth M) · « **Reply #42 on:** April 14, 2008, 17:52:30 PM »

Sounds like an improvement to me!
My guys are at that stage too, Keli's the one whose doing all the hissy spit spits at the moment. She's queen of the castle, Zeratuls next with Rinncewind at the bottom of the ladder at the moment. Shes given the boys a few dabs with her paw, but its mostly standoffs. Z just lays there half asleep

while Keli's the tense one!

Poor RW just retreats under the bed unless Z or meowmy and daddy are there to back him up!

As long as there's not fur flying scraps i'm putting it down to re-establishment of pecking orders due to change.

pandora · « **Reply #41 on:** April 14, 2008, 17:33:03 PM »

The good thing about yours is that they all know each other and at least the introduction is not tricky. Just found Malena and Lennie having a slow motion stand off upstairs. No more hissing, no more noises. Can I call that progress or temporary truce?

pandora · « **Reply #40 on:** April 13, 2008, 21:47:15 PM »

Just looked at your pics. They are very cute. They all look related, just like my Martha and Lennie. I can see you have the same hobby as me- lying under beds with a camera. Well actually it is getting better now. She is coming out.

koscha (Ruth M) · « **Reply #39 on:** April 13, 2008, 21:30:25 PM »

Photos now in 'our cats stories' section!

Girlies photos a bit

so will take a few more.

koscha (Ruth M) · « **Reply #38 on:** April 13, 2008, 20:45:26 PM »

I was in Pets at Home today!
Was standing inside waiting for my OH to get a trolley when one of the staff walked by......

'OMG are you alright there!' was her comment.

Granted I was standing there next to 50 litres of cat litter, 3x4kg bags of biscuits and two giant size litter trays!
Like you say Pandora the bulk buying has started!

Collared her to discuss pet carriers (thought i'd take the opportunity cos getting a member of staff in Pets at home is a rare occurence!)

Hopefully have piccies soon, OH is currently screaming at the comp as it freezes when he tries to download the images from his mobile

Ela · « **Reply #37 on:** April 13, 2008, 13:08:40 PM »

Our vets usually guesstimate seems to be ish. Of course nowadays it seems harder to tell by the teeth. So many little ones seems to need dentals as young as 2 ish. Yet others who we know are at least 10 have beautiful teeth. Of course cats who have been treated for ringworm can have terrible teeth at any age as one of the side effects of one of the treatments affects the teeth.

Pinkbear (Julie) · « **Reply #36 on:** April 13, 2008, 12:56:39 PM »

Battesea Dogs Home estimated my Tilly to be 8-10 years when I adopted her. That was 7 years ago and she still bounces round the place like Darcey Bussell on speed. Got that wrong, didn't they!

LesleyW · « **Reply #35 on:** April 13, 2008, 11:48:37 AM »

I always find it amazing how many vets estimate cats to be 10 years old; Dawn and I were only saying this othe day, when they are not sure it always seems to be 10 years.

pandora · « **Reply #34 on:** April 13, 2008, 11:36:16 AM »

Hey the girl is almost as old as my new one- she has been estimated at 10 years. The rescue centre vaccinated, wormed, flea treated and gave her a general check up and a full dental. So that is pretty good. Hey, we may be the ones in Pets at Home now buying in industrial proportions.

Bryony84 · « **Reply #33 on:** April 12, 2008, 22:40:52 PM »

So glad this all worked out and well done for taking all 3!

Eagerly awaiting photos!

Yvonne · « **Reply #32 on:** April 12, 2008, 22:08:43 PM »

Well done Lesley and Ruth for rescuing these three - so pleased that they are now safe

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #31 on:** April 12, 2008, 21:38:10 PM »

So pleased thet are with you Koscha

A greyand white, wow thats nice.

LesleyW · « **Reply #30 on:** April 12, 2008, 21:31:50 PM »

Harbour vets that normally give out my address are in London Road, I've got to go in there next week so I will make enquiries.

LesleyW · « **Reply #29 on:** April 12, 2008, 21:30:19 PM »

And I wonder why I am always to distrusting of people's stories.

. The pts bit was probably true though.

koscha (Ruth M) · « **Reply #28 on:** April 12, 2008, 21:14:58 PM »

Lesley, the line they spun you was a load of

!
I think the spraying was genuine but not a hanging offence!!
Marriage breakdown my

, hubby turned up with her

and when i spoke to her on the phone she said 'my OH's into football'

in fact the'father' you spoke to was him-I bet you!
Managed to drag it out of her that cats haven't been vaccinated, she says there are no vet records (???) believe me I asked, might be worth asking at harbour vets (have you got thier address?). They live in bedhampton, may be worth asking vets around there, she said they haven't been to a vet for 4 years. They will do soon

BTW boys are 8 and the girl is 9.
I'll announce names when we can get piccies *drum roll*

LesleyW · « **Reply #27 on:** April 12, 2008, 20:34:33 PM »

I'm so pleased you've got them, I was beginning to worry that something had gone wrong as there had been no posting during the day. These people are just amazing, aren't they. They don't appreciate at all what you have done for them and are just pleased to see the back of the cats, by the sound of things. They probably were spraying at all, just too much hard work for her with a new baby and to think they would have just had them put to sleep if they could have found a vet to do it. I must remember to thank Harbour Vets when I go to pick up the food collection they have for me, they were the ones who gave the father my number and refused to pts.

Look forward to photos and names. I expect it is a bit much to ask that they gave you any vaccination details for them?

pappilon · « **Reply #26 on:** April 12, 2008, 20:29:23 PM »

Koscha, just to say well done for giving them a home together, wish you all a very happy life. Cant wait to see their pictures.

pandora · « **Reply #25 on:** April 12, 2008, 20:03:07 PM »

Naming mine was fun. It sort of symbolises a new start. Called mine Malena. Also gave my new kittie a birthdate (and then pretended it was 10 years ago as that is her estimated age) just to mark the start of a better life. She is so scared of every day noises. Makes you wonder what she has gone through. Her brindle tortie fur is starting to go all shiny and the 'dandruff' i noticed seems to have subsided after a grooming session.

ginge66 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 12, 2008, 19:02:47 PM »

Previous owners couldn't even be bothered to tell me thier names, couldn't have cared less.

Well that says it all really,

thank goodness they are with you now. Have you any idea how old they are?

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #23 on:** April 12, 2008, 18:59:14 PM »

Aww, can't wait to see pics, I would love a grey cat.

koscha (Ruth M) · « **Reply #22 on:** April 12, 2008, 18:52:28 PM »

Well, they're here!

Two black and white, one grey and white. i could jump for joy as i've wanted a grey cat a long while, and OH gets his wish for a black and white!
The little girls currently upstairs (OH getting furry headbutts),but is settling in nicely already.
The boys are currently hiding under the futon......bless 'em

Previous owners couldn't even be bothered to tell me thier names, couldn't have cared less.

-But never mind once they get used to us then it's spoilt rotten time!
And I get to have fun naming them

Will put piccies on as soon as we can get decent ones;

Thank you all for your support and kindness, it means a hell of a lot

Mark · « **Reply #21 on:** April 12, 2008, 10:39:56 AM »

Great that they are all staying together. Offers of homes for 3 cats together are few & far between.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #20 on:** April 12, 2008, 10:37:16 AM »

Koscha, well done for taking on an "instant feline family!"

Hope they settle in quickly.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #19 on:** April 12, 2008, 09:02:09 AM »

Aww, what a wonderful outcome.

Pinkbear (Julie) · « **Reply #18 on:** April 12, 2008, 07:49:21 AM »

Wow, what a wonderful development!

Well done, Koscha. You were fated to have these furbabes.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #17 on:** April 12, 2008, 06:57:02 AM »

Oh

what a heroine you are!

So happy for you hun....the other kitties were not meant to be....this was your correct path!

candyshandy · « **Reply #16 on:** April 11, 2008, 23:41:58 PM »

Great news

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #15 on:** April 11, 2008, 23:35:14 PM »

Wow thats great Koschka and we would love to hear about them

LesleyW · « **Reply #14 on:** April 11, 2008, 21:39:43 PM »

Ruth, aka Koscha, thank you sooo much for helping these babes. When I first got the call I was devastated, not having the space for 3 here at the moment, but I thought it was worth pming you in case you were interested and you have saved the day.

Look forward to seeing photos of these furbabes and I hope the woman appreciates how lucky she is to get someone to take all three of her cats at once, it doesn't happen very often.

gibraltarcat · « **Reply #13 on:** April 11, 2008, 21:38:37 PM »

So happy for you, Koscha!

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #12 on:** April 11, 2008, 20:37:55 PM »

Excellent news - the power of Purrs eh?

Look forward to hearing more about these little ones when they come home

ginge66 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 11, 2008, 20:06:40 PM »

Oh Kosha thats lovely, as the others said please keep us informed and lots of photos please

blackcat · « **Reply #10 on:** April 11, 2008, 20:05:32 PM »

great news all around by the sounds of it!

pandora · « **Reply #9 on:** April 11, 2008, 19:56:41 PM »

good- ignore my post on cat chat. You have your little family now. Great! Well done.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #8 on:** April 11, 2008, 19:43:53 PM »

Brilliant

Mark · « **Reply #7 on:** April 11, 2008, 19:16:18 PM »

koscha (Ruth M) · « **Reply #6 on:** April 11, 2008, 19:14:15 PM »

Photos will be forthcoming I guarentee it

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #5 on:** April 11, 2008, 19:11:33 PM »

Awww that is fantastic news, well done and can't wait to get an update

koscha (Ruth M) · « **Reply #4 on:** April 11, 2008, 19:10:22 PM »

I've just spoke to the woman and am taking the cats tommorrow . What a difference a day makes

, sad that she thought her only way out of the situation was to put kitties down for being a 'bit stressed'! I've had to deal with that situation before and managed to get harmony back again!
People give up too easily, but saying that they'll have all the fuss, cuddles and love they'll need here.....

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