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Cat Rescue & Rehoming => Rescue & Rehoming General => Topic started by: LesleyW on June 21, 2010, 21:34:05 PM
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After only having Miaow Miaow in over the last few weeks, today was a nightmare.
This morning had a call from a woman in Portsmouth. Her cat had given birth two weeks prematurely and two did not make it, but two were still alive and mum had rejected them :'( Rushed over there but by the time I arrived another one had died. I have never seen such premature little ones, they basically had no fur, no eyes and their skin was "sticky" to the touch. Rushed the two of them to my vets, (took the little one in case he was still alive) but on arrival they had both passed away. To be honest, I don't think they would have survived long, impossible to tell if their organs had even developed fully.
Got back home and got a call from the PDSA to say they had two 7-10 day old kittens handed in, could I take them. Got over there to discover that they are not 7 days old, probably only two to three. They were found in a carboard box in a park by someone's dog. One of them was deformed, had no tail and no anus and was already swelling in the abdomen so it was decided to let him go. The other one, a beautiful white and tortie girl, who looks like a persian, has a cleft palate and I think she will have to be put to sleep tomorrow unless I can convince my vet to let me try tube feeding to see if it can be repaired. Anyone had any luck with a kitten with cleft palate?
Finally started to relax about 7.30 this evening and got a call about a mum who had given birth to kittens under their decking. They have a dog and have foxes come in the garden so were worried for the safety of the kittens. By the time I got to this one mum had scarpered with one kitten but left the other one behind. The gentleman had tried moving the kittens so I don't know whether mum was scared off or if she was just moving them. The garden was a complete tip with woodpiles 6 ft high, an empty swimming pool and numerous other obstacles. It backs on to a naval base which is apparently full of foxes and goes on for miles. We tried searching for mum and tried waiting to see if she would return but no sign. The family finally decided they would like me to take the remaining kitten, as it was now getting cold, and no one knew if mum would return. They had not seen her before today and had no idea of where she had come from or gone to.
So out of six kittens, I have one day old kitten and one 2/3 day old with a cleft palate that probably won't make it, and will be another heartbreaker, and a sleepless night ahead. I hope tomorrow is quieter. :tired:
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Oh Lesley what an awful day :hug: :hug: :hug:
I hope things look up soon
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What an awful day for you Lesley :( I hope the two you have make it (fingers crossed).
I'm guessing you saw my post about my ladies stray cat and luckily she didn't have kittens under the decking *phew*
She actually turns out to be a he, the lady was able to take him to the vets at the weekend. He is un-neutered so CP are going to give the lady vouchers and once he is all "sorted" she will try to introduce him to her other cats. So happy ending after the initial panic!! Thank you again for your help.
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Yes, I saw your post Steff, glad he is getting sorted, another happy ending. :Luv2:
My latest addition is feeding well but my little cleft palate is not so good, as much coming back out through nose as seems to go in. :'(
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Crikey what a day! :shocked: I don't envy you with such young kittens - I wouldnt know where to start (oh - well, Purrs of course ;) Our rescue took in some very young kittens the other day who were in a cardboard box at the tip - mum ran off and was never found and despite best efforts all the kittens died :(
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Sorry Lesley :hug:
Also sorry but the only time I have heard of kittens being born with cleft palates is by a rescuer. She said she used to be a breeder and her vet allowed her to keep euthanasia kit at home in case any kittens were born with cleft palates. She said there was no hope so they were euthanised straight away :'( - Maybe times have moved on since then and I guess severity also comes into it - the bottom line is quality of life, as you know :hug:
It says here that it can heal or be repaired according to severity. It also says if the hole or holes are small, they can repair themselves, but the kitten should be tube fed as suckling will stop the healing.
http://www.messybeast.com/handrear.htm#cleftpalate
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Sorry Lesley :hug:
Also sorry but the only time I have heard of kittens being born with cleft palates is by a rescuer. She said she used to be a breeder and her vet allowed her to keep euthanasia kit at home in case any kittens were born with cleft palates. She said there was no hope so they were euthanised straight away :'( - Maybe times have moved on since then and I guess severity also comes into it - the bottom line is quality of life, as you know :hug:
It says here that it can heal or be repaired according to severity. It also says if the hole or holes are small, they can repair themselves, but the kitten should be tube fed as suckling will stop the healing.
http://www.messybeast.com/handrear.htm#cleftpalate
I think tube feeding will be the only hope for the little one - will be going to the vet tomorrow and if he thinks it is worth a try I will attempt tube feeding - but I think he will say the hole is too large. I read some sites where they say the holes can be surgically repaired when the kitten is older but I have a feeling my vet will not concur. :'( I have also read it is a congenital defect in certain breeds such as persians and this kitten is definitely a persian, I have never seen such a squashed up little face. :(
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Ahhhh, poor little souls :'( :'( :'(
Hope they get a miracle and they do improve :hug: :hug: :hug:
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What a heartbreaking day. Hope tomorrow is better for you, Lesley. :hug:
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i am sorry you have had such a heartbreaking day, RIP to the little ones who didn't make it. Fingers crossed for the other 2.
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Regret to let you know that little white and Tortie persian (who I named Summer) was put to sleep this morning. :'( :'( Her cleft palate was too severe and although tube feeding may have helped now complications would have occurred at weaning time and my Vet felt it unfair to her and me. She would most probably have had to undergo major surgery at a very early age which would have carried severe risks.
On a happier note, little grey male (called Solstice) is holding his own and eating 2mls every two hours at the moment. :Luv2:
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Sorry Lesley :care:
So sad but you had no choice really :(
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I had been thinking about her today. It must have been really hard for you but I think you made the right decision for you both but must have been very difficult for you at the same time *hugs*
Glad the little boy is doing well and I hope he continues to keep it up :) Love the name too :D
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Very good luck to you with remaining little one. Crossing everything he makes it. What a horrible time for you. All good wishes for the wonderful work you do.
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:( so sorry to read about little Summer, hugs to Solstice :hug:
RIP sweet little Summer xx
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:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Hope Solstice continues to do well.
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You did everything you could, Leslie. :hug:
RIP Summer, you knew affection for your brief life little one.
Keep it up, Solstice, you can do it!!
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A quick piccie of Solstice, just to show how small he is. :Luv2:
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/eightlivesleftkittenrescue/HPIM0649.jpg)
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what an awful day. sorry to hear about those poor little ones that didn't make it :hug:. Lets hope Solstice thrives
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RIP Summer and lots of good growing wishes for Solstice :hug: :hug:
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Poor little Summer -RIP Sweetheart -too good for this world .
Hope Solstice continues to grow stronger each day :hug: :hug:
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What a heartbreaking day for you. :'( Hope little Solstice will be ok and so sad for the others that didn't make it. :'( Everytime i hear of someting like this (which seem to be almost daily!) i feel so sorry for the mommy cats who just disappear and will have to go through it all again, and it's all over the country! :( This is apart from the lucky ones like Gillian's Chico that make it into rescue. :Luv2:) I really don't know how you rescuers cope with it every day-you all deserve knighthoods!!! :hug: :hug: (And loads of money to help out!)
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I am sorry to hear this, but at least she ended up with someone who cared and let her go peacefully, it could have been so much worse for her. RIP little one and good luck for Solstice
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RIP to the babies who didn't make it, you can only do what you can honey :hug: :hug:
And :Luv: :Luv: for Solstice :Luv2: Soooooo tiny, come on little one, you can do it :Luv2:
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Little Solstice is holding his own, even cried for his feed this morning before I was ready.
Is peeing and pooing so insides seem to be working.
I did try him on a slightly larger syringe last night as he was drinking his 2ml and sucking for more but if I take the teat out to fill the syringe up he didn't want it back in. Larger syringe did not work very well though and I did not want to force food into his lungs :shocked: so I have gone back to 2ml. Cimicat says 2 - 2.5ml is enough each food for the first few days so I don't think he is going without and he normally falls asleep soon after feeding, so I am keeping everything crossed at the moment. At least he is getting more sleep than me. Have the timer set for every 1 1/2 hours so that I have time to prepare his milk so he is eating every two hours. :tired:
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Fingers crossed for the little one, :hug: for you both
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Have the timer set for every 1 1/2 hours so that I have time to prepare his milk so he is eating every two hours. :tired:
Is that all through the night too? :shocked: :hug:
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Have the timer set for every 1 1/2 hours so that I have time to prepare his milk so he is eating every two hours. :tired:
Is that all through the night too? :shocked: :hug:
Yes, all through the night. :tired: :tired:
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That is so tiring. You must be exhausted. Worth it if little Solstice makes it tho'. Fingers crossed he continues to thrive.
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Finally got myself some new scales as I couldn't find my old ones and little Solstice weighs 80g :Luv2: :Luv2:
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OMG can't imagine how much 80g is but it sounds VERY tiny, bless him! :Luv2: :Luv2: Hope he continues to do well! You must be shattered! :tired:
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Wow thats tiny! :Luv2:
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Solstice weighed 88g today so put on 8g in one day so he is obviously eating enough. :Luv2:
Today he has been joined by Mahut and Isner, two tabbies, Mahut a boy and Isner a girl (I know it's not quite right but hey ho :rofl: :rofl:) who were born by ceasarian section yesterday evening. Apparently, mum had three stillborns and these two but she has no interest in them and has been hiding under the bed since they were taken home. They have done nothing but SCREAM since they got here!!!! but they have eaten and pooped (not sure whether their human mum had pooped them previously so screams may be due to a bit of constipation.)
Also had a call from the RSPCA asking if I could take three kittens, 5 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 weeks who had been removed from a house where there were 19 cats. However, RSPCA lady was kind enough to tell me they were recovering from cat flu so I told her it would not be fair to my babies to bring a known cat flu kitten into the house.
Will post piccies of Mahut and Isner later on, need to feed everyone here at the mo, including me.
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;D ;D EXCELLENT NAMES ;D ;D
Look forward to pics of Mahut and Isner in due course :Luv2:
So pleased the Solstice is doing well :Luv2:
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Brilliant news about Solstice...10% increase in one...that sounds really good :)
Two more now...sounds like you've got your hands full now!!
Hope they all continue to do great :D
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:scared: poor little ones who didnt make it...hugs to you for trying so hard!! and well done little solstice! xxxx
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You are doing a grand job Lesley and lots of good wishes for all three kittens :hug: :hug:
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Well I don't feel as if I am doing a good job. :'( The week ended as badly as it began. Mufat and Isner were fine when I fed them at midnight but come 2 am feed and found Mufat dead in their little bed. No signs of anything, just passed away. Checked Isner, fed her and she seemed okay but come 4am feed and found her bleeding from the mouth - five minutes later she was gone. :'( :'(
These kittens were supposed to have been from a c-section on Thursday evening but all this time I have wondered if I was told the truth. The kittens were much bigger than Solstice and he is now five days old (though I know he is a very small kitten), their ears were already opening up and they looked like their eyes would open any day. When I went to pick them up, the lady already had them ready at the front door in a box, I did not really enter the house so did not see mum at all.
Also they had already lost their umbilical cords. (I don't know how short vets cut them etc in a c-section).
I believe these kittens to be older than I was told which makes me wonder why was I told this story and what really happened? It does not change their tragic death and I can't see it's worth chasing the woman up who passed them to me as if she didn't tell me the truth when I got them, she's not going to tell me anything now.
On a happier note, Solstice, my little miracle, still going well.
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Aww Lesley u did everything you could for these poor little ones. Maybe if the lady had given you the full story that may have helped you but you did all you could. At least these two got some love and care :(
Little Solstice really is a special boy...I hope he continues to grow strong in memory of the other little ones that didn't make it.
*hugs* to you Lesley and RIP little ones xx
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Sorry you are having so much heartache at the moment Lesley, at least these babies knew love and care in their short lives :hug:
Hope little Solstice continues to thrive in your care :hug:
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Sorry Lesley - it must be horrible for you :care:
Poor babies :'(
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poor babies. Hope it gets better for you though :hug:
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Little Solstice makes all the heartache bearable at the moment, weight today 98g - so that's 10g in a day. ;D
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How sad Lesley :hug: :hug: What happened to their poor mommy-is the owner keeping her?
It sounds like Solstice is doing really well! Brilliant! :hug:
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Fingers crossed for the little man, sorry to hear you have lost the other 2 :hug: if only people wouldnt lie about the situation :(
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Sorry to hear about all your heartache and good luck vibes to solstice xx
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How sad Lesley :hug: :hug: What happened to their poor mommy-is the owner keeping her?
She said she was keeping her but I don't know if that was true or not now.
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I'm sorry sweetie, you did everything in your power for Mahut and Isner, I guess it just wasn't meant to be and the angels needed them more :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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So sorry Lesley and so pleased that Solstice is doing well :hug: :hug:
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I am so sorry to hear this, RIP little ones
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Latest arrival, Jessie, has just been collected from the RSPCA. She is only just a year old, heavily pregnant and RSPCA are now so full they had to keep her in a basket until I got there.
Although RSPCA, they are an independent centre so are still taking in animals handed in by owners, such as Jessie. Only this morning they took in 8 kittens, two separate litters, taped in a cardboard box.
Jessie is now settled in a pen, recovering from her ordeal today and I expect her, by her size, to give birth within the next week.
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How can people shove little lives into a box and tape it up, it's beyond me :(
Hope everything goes smoothly with Jessie's kittens, any news on little Solstice?
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Little Solstice has reached 107g at last weigh in so growing well. Has not opened his eyes yet and one was a bit gungy so bathed with cool boiled water and quite alot of pus came out, but this can happen just before they open them. He is a very happy little chap and although he can't see me yet, he likes to play with my fingers when I am trying to clean him up. He also has a terrible habit of not pooing when I stimulate him and then going two minutes later when I am not ready. :rofl:
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Glad he's doing well ;D
He also has a terrible habit of not pooing when I stimulate him and then going two minutes later when I am not ready. :rofl:
Sorry, I know I shouldn't but :evillaugh:
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Awwwwwwww its sooo good that solstice is doing well...Who is going home all these babies??? poor little lambs..... :(
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So pleased that Solstice is doing so well ;D
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These may be a bit grainy because I took them on my mobile but here is Solstice sleeping after his feed. :Luv2: :Luv2:
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How sweet is that :Luv2: :Luv2:
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:omg: :blow kiss:
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Glad he is doing wel, and good luck for Jessie
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Soooo tiny :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
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What a tiny cutie!
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that has to be one of the most beautiful things ive seen!...the work you are doing is so wonderful :Luv2: :Luv2:
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Pleased to report thar Solstice today weighs 116g and he is starting to open his eyes. He likes to have his tummy rubbed after his feed now and is starting to use his paws to play. :Luv2:
Jessie has harfdly moved since she has been here, she is large in the belly but is a very friendly girl who loves a fuss. Hopefully she will be a good mum.
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Go Solstice! :)
:crossed: for jessie's birth
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Such a tiny little bit-you're amazing, Lesley! :hug: :hug:
Hope Jessie willl be ok :Luv2:
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what a cutie!
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Solstice :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: He's gorgeous! What a fantastic job you've done Lesley!
Good luck for Jessie, looking forward to pics of the kittens!
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Sounds like you got your hands full down there Lesley as usual - try and get a little time for yourself though I know just how hard that is just now.
:hug: :hug:
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:Luv: bless you! for doing such a grand job...let us now as soon as those babies arrive! :Luv2: xxx
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He also has a terrible habit of not pooing when I stimulate him and then going two minutes later when I am not ready. :rofl:
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Sounds like he could be an early member of the "naughty club" lol
Cannot believe how tiny he is...such a special boy :Luv:
Hope all goes well for Jessie too :crossed:
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Late but sad update I am afraid. Little Solstice passed away this mornng after going downhill suddenly over the weekend. :'(
Everyone else doing well, no babies from Jess at the moment.
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Oh no :'( I truly did think he would make it :'(
RIP little one :hug:
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Lesley, I am so sorry. :'( :hug: :hug:
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:care: I'm so sorry, Lesley.
RIP Solstice - you fought very bravely, little one.
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So sorry to hear this, Lesley-you tried SO hard with him :hug: :hug:
Sweet dreams little one :Luv2:
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:( RIP little one :(
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So sorry Lesley :hug:
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Sorry to hear this Lesley. He was so sweet, and what a noise he made for a little one.
RIP Solstice.
Take care.
Nicky x
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:'( so sorry to hear this, poor little boy.
RIP little Solstice xx
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So sad. RIP little Solstice. :'(
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That's really sad news, really sorry Lesley *hug*
I really thought he was going to make it :(
RIP little Solstice xxx
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so sorry :hug:
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Was so sad to see this title change, so sorry Lesley :hug: :hug: :hug:
RIP Solstice find you family on the Bridge little man
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Sorry lesley, had really hoped he was strong enough :hug:
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oh no :'( I've only just seen this. I really thought he was doing well.
R.I.P little guy xxx
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Sorry to hear this -poor little Solstice :'( :'(
Thought he was going to make it -sorry Lesley :hug: :hug:
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I am so sorry to hear this, I had hoped he could make it. RIP little one
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Thanks everyone, it was heartbreaking for me. One minute Solstice was doing soo well, the next he just didn't want to eat and went downhill so quick. :'(
On a happier note today, the latest piccies of Miaow Miaow, Truman Jnr and Willow, who are all doing well, and also of Jess, who is fit to burst and must give birth soon.
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I am pleased to say that Miaow Miaow and Truman Jnr are being re-homed together now and Willow is going to live in London with a former Eight Lives kitten.
By the way, the mark on the door is old glue and nothing else - looks terrible in the photo :shocked:
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soo sad....and i reiterate what others have said here...you did your best you wonderful lady!......sending love and light to all the other moggies who are safe warm and loved in your care! and a special big hug for you! :hug: xx
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Just came in to check on Jess to find her in her bed with one kitten suckling!!! She has just given birth to second but no sight of it yet, she is cleaning like fury so hopefully it is okay.
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Number two delivered safely, breathing and being cleaned to within an inch ofi t's life. Seriously, she is being brilliant compared to Miaow Miaow, no sign of afterbirth of first kitten so she is obviously eating these and being very attentive of her kittens - obviously both black and white :rofl: :innocent:
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Awww glad they're ok! If they look anything like their mom they're gorgeous!!! :Luv2: :Luv2: LUV black and whites! :Luv2: :Luv2:
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Awww great news :D
I love black and whites too...but don't have one :(
Xxx
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Awww great news :D
I love black and whites too...but don't have one :(
Xxx
I've got plenty to go round :rofl: :rofl:
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No 3 has arrived, another black and white
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Be thankful they are black/white as opposed to black, we couldnt tell Pepsi`s 5 blacks apart.
Think you could put your feet up and have a much deserved rest.
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No 4 is here.
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Let me guess b&w? Lol x
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Let me guess b&w? Lol x
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5 :Luv2:
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OMG all these little beauties being born!! :Crazy: :Luv2: :Luv2: Thank God Jess made it into you, Lesley!! :phew:
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6 ;D
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Woohoo!!! :wow:
Happy Birthday little ones! :naughty:
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:shocked: 6!!!! how sweeet...cant wait to see photos of the darlings xxxxx :Luv2:
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way to go Jess :Luv2: :Luv2: just you keep mummy on her toes ;)
awww Lesley - you seem to be keeping all the black and whites to yourself! ;)
sending lots of hugs from the harbour babies for a night of sleep for you and a quiet peaceful night for Jess
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Well done Jess, 6 black and whites??? Lucky you. Hope all is well this morning.
How is Miaow Miaow? In shock at all the other kittens?
Nicky x
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I've decided, to be different we actually have 5 white and blacks and one black and white. :rofl: :rofl: Five of them do actually look more white than black. The last one is defintely black with white feet though. Have only sexed one as a boy yet, am letting her settle with them.
Miaow Miaow is unconcerned, and Truman and Willow are just into climbing everything at the moment so no interest there.
Have just had a call from someone I know though who is feeding a pregnant mum, about six weeks gone, and this is her 5th litter. Apparently comes from a really rough family who she thinks have now been thrown out and left the cat behind. :-[ God knows what I am going to do no, nowhere to put another one that is for sure. :-[
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Glad all is ok and lovely photos Lesley :Luv2:
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Am glad all went well, and good luck with the kittens. Fingers crossed someone can find space for the new pregnant mum.
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Good to hear everything's ok with mom and her SIX babies!!! :Crazy: Praying someone can take the other pregnant puss, poor girl, what a life she's had :'(
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Wow 6!!! I bet they are all beautiful :)
Any news on the other mum?
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Jess and babies all doing well. A couple of them sexed. Two boys, Captain Jack and Wishbone - you will see what I mean when I eventually get some piccies of them.
Have been to see other mum - definitely pregnant and such a small mum as well. Am going back today to set up a crate in the garden for her so she has somewhere to go and we are going to continue to feed her. I think she has at least two weeks still to go so will keep trying for somewhere but everyone down here is full. Had one of the vets phone me today to take in a stray boy but just no room. She said she had tried RSPCA and had a right set-to with them!! If nowhere can be found for new mum I will have to try and squeeze her in here. Can't have her having this litter and then getting pregnant again - there is only so much one cat can take. At least the stray is with a vet at the moment so he is safe.
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:Luv: Captin Jack ;D love his name ;D
They sound wonderful hun :wow:
Hmmm i think more pics and i will be turning to a B&W or W&B fan from a ginge one!! :shify: :scared:
Sending love to all of ya :hug: :hug:
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Can't wait to see pics when you get time Lesley :)
Bless you for still trying to find room for the other mum...bet you wish you had elastic walls.
Through Petsearch I am starting to really see how bad the problem is. CP even referred someone to me...I just don't have the space...I wish I did :(
Keep up the amazing work xx
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:1st place: Jess
Glad they were all safely delivered :) Hope you manage to find somwhere for the homeless Mum :hug:
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can empathise with you totally at the moment hun! but sounds as though you hanging in there. :hug:
hope in between the madness you are managing to find even 5 mins for yourself. babies send their love :hug:
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Well it seems that Miaow Miaow was the only cat who was happy with my accommodation for her kittens because Jess has now moved her brood on to the floor under my workspace and though I have tried moving them back into their bed she just takes them out again so I have given up. Funnily enough all my other mums have moved their babies there as well.
Have posted some piccies from the day they were born and some from today. I now think I have two girls and four boys so will look through my naming list later.
As you can see from the last picture, Miaow Miaow is feeling a little broody again and even joined in with the cleaning of one kitten which I think Jess might appreciate as she seems to have trouble keeping up with their toileting.
You will also see that their bed is not being wasted. :Luv2:
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What a beautiful pile of black and white! :Luv2: :Luv2: My friend had taken in a cat who had 4 kittens on 30th May-it's been lovely to watch them growing and playing :Luv2: :Luv2:
Did you trap the other pregnant mum? :crossed:
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:wow: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: wonderful pics hun ........ hmmm i'm turning Black and whitey .............. i love all babes colours really. ;) :Luv: :Luv:
Sending over love and cuddle for you all
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Marl sends Auntie Les and Unc Mike a moth he saved for ya. :-: :hug:
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:Luv2: :Luv2: don't they just look gorgeous, all that black and whiteness!
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Awwww, gorgeous, and look at all those ickle pink toesies :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
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Sorry for the delay in updating. Have been without internet for a few days and also been to the vets alot recently. One of our dogs, Frodo, has been eating stuff again and has had to have major surgery and is at the vets as we speak. We are hoping he is going to recover but touch and go at the moment and the Vet has confirmed he cannot undergo another op again as his insides are now so scarred.
Anyhow, black and white babies are doing well. Lyra is definitely the runt of the litter, smaller than the others but both my mums are feeding them and I try and make sure Lyra gets extra with one of them every now and then. Jess has had the runs over the last 24 hours and has been to the vet but she seems to be recovering.
Stray mum that we are monitoring vanished yesterday so we think she may have had kittens yesterday so hunt is on to find her, but at the moment I have nowhere to put her. Don't want to put her in the maternity ward if Jess is still not well, so will have to wait and see and tackle things as they happen.
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:( Poor Frodo, I do hope he'll be ok :hug:
Glad gorgeous babies are doing well hope Jess soon picks up.
Shame about Miaow Miaow and hopefully will soon find a home, Truman too.
Hope you manage to find stray mum and kittens and sort something out for them too!
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Sorry to hear about Frodo, hope he recovers well.
Poor Miaow Miaow, she is so beautiful and lovely, hope you find a home for them both.
Take care.
Nicky x
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aww such darling babies and mum..best of luck in finding tem puuurrfect homes :Luv2:
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Fingers crossed for everybody
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Latest update on stray pregnant mum is that we think the previous owner has been and picked her up. Apparently the landlady of the house turned up and found another mum with babies in the house. Whilst she went to report the situation to the RSPCA, the owner turned up and collected the cat and kittens. Black and white cat has not been seen since then so we can only assume that she collected her as well. >:(
But things never stand still for long and today have had to squeeze in another mum and four black kittens!! Had a call from a very nice chap who was at his wits end. A member of his staff had found the mum and kittens under a fence panel in her garden. Since she has a dog they could not stay there so took them to work with her to try and find somewhere for them to go. The chap very kindly went to PAH and spent £126!! on a cat pen, bed, toys, bedding, food, etc etc and then started phoning around to try and find a placement for them without success. He said the most unhelpful were the RSPCA, which will be to their detriment as he has always made regular donations to them, which will now cease.
I told him I would squeeze them in somewhere and went to collect them. When I got there, he gave me all the stuff he had bought for them, plus a donation of £264. :shocked:. Whilst loading the car, I apologised for the stuff in the back which I had just collected from somewhere for car booting. He then said if I could get to his house he had a shed full of stuff I could take for car boot that he had been saving for the last 2/3 years - all good stuff. Also found out that he owns the Company, which sets up websites and he told me they would be happy to build me a website for free if I needed it.
So mum and kittens are now ensconced in their nice new pen at home and although mum is a bit upset at the moment I am sure she will calm down overnight. The strange thing is that the kittens are not feral so I think they have been dumped since being born rather than being born outside. They are not hissy and do not mind being picked up etc. Three girls and one boy so my ratio of boys to girls is evened out a bit. :rofl:
Forgot to add that Frodo is doing fine, op seems to have been success and ihe is now being spoilt at home, although he cannot have any bedding in case he decides to eat it. :scared:
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What a lovely caring man, I`ll bet its a rarity to receive a donation when you take in, I know it is here. Good Luck with mum and babies, funnily enough I have nearly all girls.
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What a lovely caring man, I`ll bet its a rarity to receive a donation when you take in, I know it is here. Good Luck with mum and babies, funnily enough I have nearly all girls.
I think that is only the second time someone has given a donation when I have collected, and definitely not as large as that. £184 was in change, his tuck shop takings, :Luv2: but he had bagged it all up for me.
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What a great guy!! Its nice when things like that happen because it helps to remind you that there are some other nice/good people out there.
Hope the latest arrivals settle in well and that all the other babes are ok :)
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What a nice man, good luck for everyone, and glad Frodo got through his op fine.
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Oh, what a hero! :Luv2: We need more like him. Send him to Canterbury when you're done with him. :evillaugh:
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Oh, what a hero! :Luv2: We need more like him. Send him to Canterbury when you're done with him. :evillaugh:
Sorry, I'm keepng hold of this one. :P
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Oh, well, it was worth a try. :innocent: :evillaugh:
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sometimes its just nice to have someone like that come along - restores your faith in humanity!! :hug: really pleased for you
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Hi Les hun
Hows ya brood of 60 odd doing?
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SSSShhhh, don't tell everyone how many are here :-[ :shocked: ;D .
Seriously, everyone is doing well. Jess' babies are now three weeks old and are already sampling solid food. They have only just started wandering around. :Luv2: . Sexes have now changed, and I have three girls and three girls (I think). Captain Jack and Lyra will have to be re-named as they have changed genders. I will try and post piccies and names later. Jess is improving and no longer has the runs.
New mum has been called Little Girl (from my Auction list of names, thank you Sabrina). Her kittens are impossible to tell apart but are all quite friendly and active. Three girls and one boy, names to follow later.
Bailey, one of last year's kittens, was reserved yesterday and will be going to his new home at the end of the week and someone is coming tomorrow - both her and her mum are after a kitten, so they all better be on their best behavour tomorrow.
Will be getting the homing page up-to-date on my website this week so hopefully some more homings will come of this.
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Good luck with the rehoming, hope its a good result and they have 2 each.lol
How is little Fini, still so disapointed I couldn't have her. Hope she finds a great home soon.
How are Miaow Miaow & Truman? Hope they find a lovely home together.
Nicky x
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Well, I'm pleased to report that Truman Jnr and Fini (sorry Nickynoo) have been reserved and will be going to their new homes in a couple of weeks. :wooooo: Have also found a home for my gorgeous Bailey, who I will miss dreadfully :Sad Bye: - he has been here over a year - but he is going to a wonderful newly-wed couple.
Everyone else is doing well, Little Girl and babies all settled in and eating well, Jesse and babies all comfortable.
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Good news about the new homes lined up ;D Must be such a wrench to rehome those you've cared for for such a long time :hug:
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Good news. Been expecting her to go soon, she's such a sweetheart. Is Truman going on his own, without his lovely Mummy?
Pete will be relieved, thinks he's going to come home to find her here.lol
Nicky x
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Truman is going on his own, but he is going to be living with two lady pussies, so I think he will be in his element, he does rather like the ladies. :Luv2:
Fini will be causing havoc with two cats as well, I don't think they will know what has hit them. :naughty:
So Miaow Miaow is still looking for a home, I think she will suit someone who is home most of the day, she just loves fusses and would happily spend the entire day being pampered sitting on a lap.
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Well done Lesley, on all your hard work. Some sweet piccies. RIP Sunshine and Solstace !
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Sorry for the delay in up-dating. Mum was rushed into hospital again yesterday and Mik'e mum and dad not well either so been a bit chaotic here.
Some sad news unfortunately. One of Jess' kitten passed away at the weekend, the one that I thought was a girl but that was actually a little boy. He was the runt of the litter and was always small but lost his little battle. :'( :'(
I have a feeling that mum has basically dried up and although the kittens are eating solids they still need a milk top up so I am moving them into the kitchen into a separate pen so I can be sure that they are getting all the food (and mum is not eating it all) and I can spend time supplementing them with a milk top up. The five remaining kittens have been checked and are okay and not knowing the history of daddy etc it is difficult to know what may have been wrong with the little one.
Little Girl and her kittens are doing well, although a couple of them are still a little skittish. Moving Jess' lot downstairs means I will be able to remove one large pen from that room and give these kittens some more room. Must give them some names soon as well, although apart from one of them being a girl they are all identical black beauties so will never know who is who.
Truman Jnr and Willow are both fine. Willow will not be going to her new home until September as her mum is going on holiday but Truman Jnr and little Fini are both off to new homes on Saturday. :Luv2:
Bailey went to his new home on Friday and made himself at home immediately. When I phoned the following day to see if he had settled in, was advised he spent the first night snuggled on the bed with new owners and has not stopped purring since he got there.
I promise to get photos of everyone soon but I am doing a large "invitation only" car boot on Saturday and trying to get everything ready for that. It is quite a prosperous area and is part of a Community Fun Day with all sort of attractions, so am hoping to bring some much needed funds in. Anybody who has any small car boot items that they want to send me feel free :naughty:
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Sorry to hear about your Mum and Mike's parents :hug: Very sad news about the little one that didn't make it :( RIP little one, taken too soon xx
Hope the rehoming keeps up and :luck: for Saturday. Have you thought about appealing for car boot items on freecycle? I bet loads of people have stuff put aside for the elusive car boot that they never get round to doing!
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I must admit I'm not too bad off for things so far and still have to go and pick up the van full from the guy who found Little Girl and kittens. The thing I am really after is small cat toys etc that can go for 25p etc, people seem to expect cat and kitten toys on a kitten rescue stall, even though I need them myself for the kittens.
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Sorry to hear about your Mum and Mikes parents. Sad news about Jesses little one, but good that the others are ok.
Good luck with the rehoming this weekend.
Nicky x
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I must admit I'm not too bad off for things so far and still have to go and pick up the van full from the guy who found Little Girl and kittens. The thing I am really after is small cat toys etc that can go for 25p etc, people seem to expect cat and kitten toys on a kitten rescue stall, even though I need them myself for the kittens.
Have ordered 100 individually wrapped teeny mice to come direct to you, hopefully they'll be there in time for Saturday but if not I'm sure they can be used for future events :hug:
You could even have a 'guess the number of mice in a jar' if they come on time :naughty:
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So sorry to hear about little lad hun :( :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: He will be with all our babes on the bridge :Luv: :Luv:
and i hope ya mum and Mikes mum will be ok. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
lol how do ya tell who is who with little black lasses and lads?
Bailey def sounds as if he is in heaven them at gis new home ;D
Hope Sat goes really well :) Will pop some bits over to ya :hug: :hug:
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Thanks Tan, that's very kind of you and thank you to Helen too, you know what for.
I can't tell the black ones apart so I don't know what I will do when someone reserves one. Mind you, I don't think they will know which one they have reserved of the boys, as there are three of them. :innocent:
The pen I put Jess' kittens in last night is not big enough so now having another change around to give them a bigger space. I don't know why I don't just take all the furniture out of the house, then I'll be able to fit everyone in, - oh, I remember, - hubby won't let me :rofl: :rofl:
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The pen I put Jess' kittens in last night is not big enough so now having another change around to give them a bigger space. I don't know why I don't just take all the furniture out of the house, then I'll be able to fit everyone in, - oh, I remember, - hubby won't let me :rofl: :rofl:
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Well just when I thought I had squeezed everyone into their new places, have just been to pick up another four two week old kittens who have been rejected by their mum (or that's the story I have been given :shify: ) so now the intensive care unit has to come out. SO Jess kittens will now move to the large kitten pen (wasn't going to go to the trouble of getting it out and setting it up but I have enough kittens now for it to be in use for the next couple of months) new ones in kitchen and the others in the study. :Crazy:
Sleepless nights again now then :tired:
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It sounds like Picadilli circus there with all the room/pen swapping :hug: Those little ones are very lucky to have been rescued by you :)
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Well at least you have some more safe now and more time to spend not doing all the other things!
I for one am so glad we have the space for all of ours - only one kitten pen in use for Baby Charlie at night - sadly I have about 8 adults trying to get in to his food - he purrs a storm up for them then consumes his own dinner ;D
On the furniture front you can always have a clearout - OH mentioned I wasn't to buy anymore cat furniture - 2 arrived yesterday so will be having a catpost move fest and dump this weekend :sneaky:
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Hey Les hun How's the reshuffling going. Do you and Mike have any standing room left? :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
I hope today goes well with ya fundraising :hug: :hug:
Love to all the little ones and to you both. :Luv: :Luv:
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Hope all the little ones are thriving under your care :) How did it go today? Hope you raised lots of dosh :donate2:
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Sorry I've been quiet - it is manic here. Just wanted to acknowledge your lovely donations to car boot and will update later, still feeding everyone at the moment - started at 8am :Crazy:
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:hug: :hug: :hug: no worries hun we know how busy ya are with the little ones :hug: :hug:
Hope you, ya family and the little ones are ok :hug: :hug:
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Apologies for the lack of updates, it's been so busy here and just finding a space to set up the laptop is an achievement with cats everywhere. :rofl:
Everyone doing well here. Newest kittens are growing extremely well and are a beautiful bundle of fun and friendliness. Think they will be semi longhaired beauties, two boys and two girls, two named so far Mittens and Sox, others to be named still.
Jess and all her babies are doing well. Went through a scrawny stage when they didn't seem to be growing and, although they are definitely small for their age (six weeks think!) they are lively and playing and managing to clean themselves up a bit more now. Had a couple of scares with the smallest who had a couple of collapsing fits but I think it was due to low blood sugar. Both times I administered glucose solution and after an hour she was back to normal. Hasn't happened now for about a week so hopefully she s now eating enough for herself. Jess has virtually dried up though they still try to suckle so it maybe time to separate them soon.
Little girl and babies are also well. Was worried that Little Girl may be pregnant again but looking less so now so hopefully it was just the fact that she was getting regular meals and putting weight on.
Have another little one to pick up this afternoon, 4 month old female who new owner's son is allergic to (how often do we hear this story).
Good news is that I am going back to work at the Vets I left five years ago. ;D It's only for 11 1/2 hours a week but will pay for the cat food each week which will help ease my very over-stretched funds. The discount I get there will also help ;) . I'm dead chuffed, I've been trying to get back there for a while on a casual basis but this is a permanent position. Going today to finalise the details and pick up my uniform.
Car boot raised over £100 which was extremely helpful and am doing another one this weekend. Also have to pick up some gorgeous conservatory furniture this weekend from my lovely new benefactor so will probably put that on e-bay. He paid over £1,000 for it and then two months later moved to his gorgeous thatched cottage and had nowhere to put it so it is virtually brand new. He also gave me a lovely big carpet cleaner which has already been put to use and a fully functional generator which I can use at the car boots in the winter if I need to.
Right, off to feed the hairy bunch - hope to start them on solids soon.
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Hi Hun :hug:
Glad to hear the babes are doing well ;D
If only i had a big house i would be right over! ;) one day hey!
Great news about ya job ;D Have a good uniform pick up day ;D
Glad the car boot made some funds for you and your wonderful donor is marvellous ;D ;D
Sending over loads of love for you all
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Great news about the job xx
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:1st place: on the job Lesley :)
Glad everyone is doing well :hug:
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Congratulations on the job, don't know how you manage, have your days got 30 hours in them? If you need any help let me know, I waste half My day off every week on the internet! I need putting to good use. :rofl:
Nicky x
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Hi Les hun
Hope all is well over there.
How did the car boot go this weekend?
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Hope the job's going well hun. You must be exhausted :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Just sending thoughts and love over to all the babes and hoomans at Eight lives. :Luv:
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Sorry for the delay in updates - been pretty manic here what with work etc and pretty tragic over the last week. The last litter of kittens picked up have all passed away one by one with no real explanation. Another of Jess's babies has had several collapsing episodes again but has been revived each time. She seems to be holding her own at the moment but every time I think she is over it, it happens again.
Car boot went well - sold the conservatory furniture my generous benefactor gave me and raised £260 in all, doing another one tomorrow but only small things.
Work is going well, although yesterday was a bad day with two cats being brought in from being hit by cars, both dead on arrival - one brought in by his owner, only a six month old burmese. The other was brought in by a passer by who saw him get hit, a beautiful black boy but no chip or collar so remains unclaimed at the moment.
Life is hectic at the moment and Mike is away all the time so pretty lonely as well even with all the furbabes here and cleaning seems never ending and the mountain of food I get through is unbelievable but I shall keep plodding on, trying to do my best.
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sorry to hear that you are also having to cope with poorly kittens. Its exhausting both physically and mentally.
try not to take too much on - we've abandoned fund raising at the moment.
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Unfortunately, if I don't do the car boots then I am struggling to feed them all - I know it only raises a bit, but here every little bit helps.
Just feeling a bit down at the moment.
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So sorry hun to hear about the little ones not making it :( I know you did everything and the best by them as you do all your babes in your wonderful care. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Hope Jess's little one will be ok.
Sending lots and lots of love and hugs over :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Rest easy little ones and RTA babes :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
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sorry to hear about the little one's and the RTA. Hope Jess's baby is ok now :hug:
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Sorry to hear about the little ones who didn't make it, it won't have been through lack of care and TLC :hug:
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:hug: :hug: For you, Lesley. You must be utterly exhausted.
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Les
sending loads of these :hug: :hug: :hug: from Me Marl & Garf to you all.
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Les
sending loads of these :hug: :hug: :hug: from Me Marl & Garf to you all.
It's piccies like that which make it all worthwhile, thanks Tan.
Jess' baby (now named Widget) doing well today although her sister had a funny turn this morning but is recovering now. Another one that really doesn't want to eat solids but won't take milk from me either!. Have been given her glucose solution during the day and she is much better now and I'm finger feeding her some meat which seems to have the desired effect.
Widget looks a right mess, has lost most of her fur on her face and chest from getting so mucky so has huge looking "bug" eyes Mike says but she is certainly a fighter. Hope she passes that on to her sister.
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bless them
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Fingers crossed Widget and her sister make it :hug: You're doing all you can :hug:
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Sending good vibes to them all :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
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Sending loads of get well thoughts and wishes over to Widget and her sis hun :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
And more top up hugs for you too :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Little Widget's sister died last night :( . Widget still with me and appearing to be doing well, but I am not taking anything for granted.
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So very very sorry Lesley, chin up and keep on fighting for the ones you can save. Think this year has been horrendous for rescue, hopefully things will pick up for you and all.
Take care.
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So sorry Lesley :hug:
RIP little one, taken too soon xx
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So sorry to hear this Lesley. So many little ones suffering this year.
RIP little one, safe now at the Bridge
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really sorry to hear this hun :hug: :hug: thinking of you :hug: :hug: babies all send their love and furry wet nose bumps for the crew and Auntie Lesley xx
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So sorry, Lesley. It never gets any easier, losing one. :hug:
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So sorry, Lesley. :'( :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Unfortunately, no time to mourn, another three kittens picked up last night, ginger tortie and black. At least the black one will be lost to Mike amongst all the other black ones but a bit hard to hide a Ginger Ninja. There's already ad tortie and white and two black and whites he doesn't know about in the kitten room.
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Blimey Lesley! Hope you are ok x
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:( :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: so sorry hun little Widgets sis past. I know everything possibly you could do was done :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Oooo nooo you have more little ones. You must be bursting. Do you have any room for you to sleep in? and one a little ginge ninge... very tempting!! :sneaky: .
hmmm could ya try and convince Mike he is going colour blind and they really are all black? :evillaugh:
Sending lots of love and hugs over :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Sending lots of hugs and good vibes to you Lesley
I hope now that the summer hols are over rehoming starts to pick up again and some of the furbabies find new homes so you can have some space (and time) to sit down
(((Hugs))) for all of Eight Lives
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So sorry to hear about Widget's sister, :( hope that Widget's OK
RIP little one xx
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Sending loads more love and hugs to all at Eight lives :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Well, Mike forgave me for the three newbies and one of them has already been reserved so that was a bonus. He has forgiven me so much that he said yes when the RSPCA asked me to take in a 17 week old male tabby. His owner turned up at their door with him as her autiistic had almost drowned him in the bath!! They had cat flu at the centre and also have 18 coming in over the next week from an RSPCA case so little Nero, as he has been named, has joined us.
He turned up with his owners and when they got him out of the car he was not even in a basket, just on a harness and stinking of cigarette smoke. He is now living in the kitchen with Shelby, and the newbies Wolfie (he looks like a mini Werewolf and his new owners like the name so much they are keeping it,) Chanel and Mungo.
Nearly turned into puppy rescue this afternoon. Had a little of Boxer pups at work - mum died on the operating table whilst have a c-section - and me and one of the Nurses were going to bring two each home to handrear but Vet decided owner should take responsibility for them. (I'm afraid I don't hold out much hope of them surviving - 12 delivered, only four left).
So, despite going through the trauma of losing Thomas today, things never get slower here.
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Good on Mike. He's a softy. :)
Hope rehoming picks up for you now.
Sorry we couldn't stop the other day, we were running late. I was hoping Pete would be tempted. :naughty:
Nicky x
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Poor little Nero, at least he is safe now :) :hug:
I like the sound of Wolfie too, very hard to visualise though :naughty: :see:
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I promise I will try and upload some piccies soon. :innocent:
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I cant wait to see pics, esp a pic of Widget :hug:
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Hun so sorry about Thomas :( :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: Rest easy little lad :hug: :hug: :hug:
Topping up sending my love over to you all.
Darlin Widget should be getting a pressie today :)
So glad Nero is with you hun, I know he will have a great life ahead. :Luv:
Wolfie sounds wonderful ;D and glad he has a home ;D
RIP puppy mum at ya work. :'( How are her pups hun have ya heard?
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Another two of the pups died over the last night so only two white ones left but I don't hold out much hope.
Have a new kitty in called Squeaky who was rescued from a home where the kids were spinning her round by her tail and head but the person who rescued her was unable to keep her as she was eight months pregnant. Yet another one given my number by the RSPCA.
Had a call from a woman today looking for homes for three five month old kittens (from her own cat). Unfortunately, I explained to her that I am now full and was unable to help but suggested she put posters up in local vets etc. Also told her to contact Cats Protection for neutering vouchers as if not careful her three will expand rapidly. Unfortunately, I don't think she took too much notice but advised her to at least try and find a home for the one female (though probably the mum is still not neutered, so that won't make much difference).
Have also had a call from a chap looking for good homes for four kittens. Am about to phone him back to explain the situation ie, I am looking for good homes for about 50 cats.
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Oh Lesley, it all sounds so stressful :hug: :hug:
[spoiler]Hunt -This very handsome Ginger lad of 5 yrs old has been looking for a home since July 10 (not too long) with his brother Pepper. [/spoiler]
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:( Poor little pups Rest easy sweethearts :Luv: :Luv:
Are the RSPCA doing anything in your area hun? :-:
I feel so much for all of you cause how do you turn away a little being treated like that, it's impossible. Thanks god little Squeaky has a chance at a loving life know but i feel so much for you and all the rescues at the mo.
It at times like this when you do envy the rich, cause they have the means to really help.
You all have my thoughts and love always :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Hows Nero hun is he ok after the vets?
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Nero is still in the hospital and still not eating. Has been tested for FeLV/FIV and negative on both thankfully. Our Biochemistry machine is bust so can't get blood results on him today but hopefully it will be up and running tomorrow so we can find out if there is anything showing on there, otherwise it is a mystery. His temperature had risen a little to 103 so he's had synulox injection but he is certainly not his happy little self. :(
:thanks: for asking after him.
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:'( Poor ickle lad :( Sending over all me love and get well thoughts to him hun and hugs for you all at home too
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Nero is no better, still not eating. Bloods from hospital came back clear so are now sending samples to outside lab including faeces sample he did last night of green diarrhoea :sick:
They are trying to syringe feed him A/D and have now put him on a drip.
He is in the best place for him but the worst for me, more expense I cannot afford and working there doesn't make it any easier really, I already owe them about £1,700 so basically I am working for free for the next six months. :'(
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:hug: to you and poor Nero..
Hope he gets sorted real soon :hug: :hug:
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Poor Nero, I hope they find out what's wrong.
Lots of :hug: :hug: to you too, you must be very stressed at the moment
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So sorry, I know how difficult this is for you.
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Poor little Nero :care: I wonder if the local newspaper might run a little article detailing how over-run Eight Lives Left rescue is and appealing for donations?
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Poor you lesley!
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Hope they can find out what's wrong with Nero :hug: :hug:
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Some blood results back from outside lab and pleased to say that Nero is coronavirus negative. :wooooo:
He has started eating on his own but still has green very runny diarrhoea. Just waiting for toxoplasma results now.
He is on a drip but does seem brighter in himself. Trouble is everyone thinks he is so poorly because when he gets comfortable he curls up in the tightest ball he can and looks pathetic, hiding his face under his paws or right into his tummy.
So he is still in hospital at the moment, increasing my bill day by day but he is improving I think and that is worth every penny.
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YAY!!! Fab news!! ;D
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Hi Hun
Glad Nero has tested neg for Coronavirus ;D and hope they can find out why poor ickle mite has running bum. So glad he is getting a bit better and hope he make a full recovery. :wish: :wish:
I am getting quite worried about ya hun. The stress of the vet bills must be horrible. :( Do you think Helen's idea of a newspaper article would help?
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I think Helen's idea would be good but I am definitely no good at begging letters. Just sent an e-mail to CP Headquarters re: vouchers for neutering the feral colony I am trying to deal with and that took me about an hour to write. :shy:
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Mee too. I know standard accounts letters but never been very good at marketing!
I wonder if any members have that talent?
Is it ok to pop a post to ask?
Think a newspaper article about Eight lives, the cats in care already and the ones rehomed etc
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That's okay Tan, but I get highly embarrassed asking for help - I decided to do cat rescue and I feel it is up to me to manage. :-[
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That's okay Tan, but I get highly embarrassed asking for help - I decided to do cat rescue and I feel it is up to me to manage. :-[
if you can find someone is willing to help with some publicity then go for it. We can't all be everything. Besides which, there are some people who love cats, can't help with the hands on side and would relish the opportunity of helping out in another way.
It doesn't even have to be local!
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When I first started I fostered a pair of kittens for a while. I always refused to take anything from the rescue as I felt guilty... but then you realise for a lot of folks who wish to show support and really wished they were at your side, putting a tin of food in the donations bucket is all they can manage to do to help you. :briggin: So Lesley there may well be people out there who really, really want to stand by you and would be doing the same but their lifestyles and skills are limited. How else can they contribute to the problem globally? It's a partnership and you are both enabling each other to do something positive and active. :shy: Maybe if you focus on that it will be easier to ask for and accept help? There must be loads of people looking for just the right opportunity to contribute to rescue work. :hug: :hug:
Our group has this lovely girl and her mother and they go round the vet food bins once a week collecting the donations and dropping them off at the storage. It probably only takes 30 minutes out of their week, but it's one less job the rest of us have to worry about. :) And they get the glowing feeling of knowing they are doing their bit too! ;)
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That's okay Tan, but I get highly embarrassed asking for help - I decided to do cat rescue and I feel it is up to me to manage. :-[
I understand how you feel, Lesley but, from what i've read on here and in volunteering for my local CP, this year has been horrendous for rescues, with more cats and kittens than ever. :Crazy: If i were in your position, i wouldn't hesitate to ask for any help that could be given, be it money or anything else that's needed! You must all be completely :tired: and i am i awe of what you all do! :hug: :hug:
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I understand where you're coming from, but everybody needs help sometimes. You didn't ask for all these people not to neuter their cats then abandon them and their babies.
You are just a lovely lady doing all you can to save these little ones.
We are eternally grateful and thankfull to you for rescuing our babies and letting us rehome them from you. Getting a lovely purry cuddle of my little black beauty as I type.
Please ask if you need help of any kind, I will do all can to help you, indoors or out.
Nicky xx
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Hi all
I'm usually more of a 'lurker' on here as usually frequent CC but just wanted to respond to Tan's comment if anybody works in marketing
I'm a marketing manager, and though my role is usually direct marketing to existing customers I would be happy to help in any way I could
Am in the middle of working on an assignment for another qualification but I will hopefully have that finished by the end of next week and the next assignment doesn't start til the middle of November
Please let me know if I can help at all
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:welcome: to Purrs Snaffs and what a lovely first post :hug:
Hopefully Lesley will take you up on your kind offer and perhaps get an article drafted to go in her local paper to drum up some much needed support, donations and/or homes :hug:
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Poor Nero, hope he'll be ok.
Hope that you get some much needed help Lesley :hug:
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I am pleased to report that Nero is home. :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: . Toxo results came back negative, in fact all results were normal so, as is normal with one of mine, he has flummoxed my Vet. So he is home on protexin to help with his runny tum, which seems to be improving anyway. Thanks for everyone's good wishes.
Snaffs, thank you for your very kind offer. Let me know when you are free and what info you need from me and what sort of thing you think I should do, any help gratefully accepted.
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woooohoooo!
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Just seen this and so pleased that Nero is ok :hug:
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Great news about Nero. :) :hug: :hug:
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Excellent news about little Nero :hug:
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:welcome: to Purrs Snaffs and what a lovely first post :hug:
Hopefully Lesley will take you up on your kind offer and perhaps get an article drafted to go in her local paper to drum up some much needed support, donations and/or homes :hug:
If you need a designer's input in this, i'd be happy to help too :shy:
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;D Great news about little Nero!
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Sorry for the lack of postings, bit busy down here.
Have had another couple of furries in, two lovely males, one of which is a polydactyl with 6 toes on each foot. Have re-named him Hemmingway and his brother Wordsworth. Hemmingway is quite a quiet cat but a beautiful longhaired tabby and his brother is, of course, black and white. :rofl:
Nero is back to his mischievious self, beating up Bubble and Squeak two of my black kittens.
My ginger kitten Mungo Jerry has been reserved with one of the black and white kittens Gadget. I want them to be a little bigger before they go, as although they are 10 weeks old they are only just over 600g and they look too small to go.
Also had one of my rehomed cats returned this week. Tibby was re-homed probably 3/4 years ago but the family are emigrating and were not prepared the £1,100 to have the cat go with them (their words, that is twice the amount of one of the kids), so Tibby is back here and a bit traumatised really. Hopefully he won't be here too long as he is a beautiful longhaired black and white babe.
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Love those new names. :) Sorry to hear Tibby came back - poor lad. Could be worse though, he's with you!
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Hemmingway and Wordsworth are just fab names! :Luv:
I think we need some pics to know if they suit them though. ;)
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Shame that Tibby has come back to you, but guess its good that they have been responsible and not dumped him off somewhere else, at least that way you can be sure he is safe until he finds his forever home.
Would love to see pics of the other newbies too :Luv2:
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Poor little Tibby, I guess not all people value their cats as much as we do :hug: Hope all residents are happy and healthy :hug:
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Hi Lesley - how are you all doing down at Eight Lives - is Tibby still with you? :hug:
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Hi all, thanks for enquiry Edd. Up to my ears in it down here. Tibby is still here and now handrearing 2/3 week old found in a snooker hall after it had been boarded up. He seems to be doing well, which is more than can be said for me.
Will try to update at some point, it's hard finding two minutes to myself at the moment.
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with you on that one hun :hug: hope you managing to get some time to yourself - thinking of you :hug:
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with you on that one hun :hug: hope you managing to get some time to yourself - thinking of you :hug:
Thinking of you two up there as well, sorry to hear you have had it so bad recently, give my love to all the kitties and you look after yourselves.
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Hope you are OK Lesley :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Sorry, won't be on much, Mike in hospital in London with suspected heart attack.
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Lesley and Mike ((((((())))))))
I hope hes ok
love
Tab
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Oh Lesley, so sorry to hear this :hug: Hope he goes on to make a full recovery :hug:
Thinking of you both :grouphug:
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Thinking of you and Mike :hug:
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Oh no so sorry hun. :( Sending all my love over for you both :Luv: :Luv: :hug: :hug: hope is will be ok please give him my very best and a gentle cuddle for you both. :hug:
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They are keeping him in overnight to see a cardiologist in the morning. Will know more then.
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Lots of good wishes to Mike and also to you :hug: :hug:
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Lesley, sorry to read this this morning. Hope today brings better news for you both. Get Well Soon Mike.
Best wishes to you also, Poppy and Charlie send their love to Aunty Lesley and Uncle Mike.
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All you rescues deserve some good luck for a change (((hugs)))
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Sorry Lesley - I hope there is good news this morning :hug:
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Sorry to hear this hunnie, hope he's much better today after being monitored overnight xxx
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(((Hugs))) to you guys xxx
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Lesley I do hope Mike had a comfortable night and all goes well with the cardiologist this morning.
:hug: :hug: :hug: to you and Mike and also the 70 meows currently residing down at Eight lives :hug: :hug:
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Just adding my best wishes and hoping that Mike is better today. Sending lots of :hug: :hug: :hug: to you both.
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Hope the news was positive today :hug: Thinking of you :grouphug:
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Really hope the news this morning was good news. Lots of :hug: for you Lesley and sending get well vibes for Mike xxx
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Thank you for all your kind words. Mike is now out of hospital and staying with friends in London. I do not want him to travel just yet and he does not want me to go up there and leave all the cats so I should hopefully see him on Friday. A couple of the ECGs were slightly irregular but all other tests came back okay so we are treating it as a warning. Whether he will heed it or not is another matter.
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Glad things dont seem too serious.
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So pleased he's been released, hopefully he'll be able to travel on Friday :hug:
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Must be very hard for you to be apart at such a time. Hope he arrives home safe and well and takes the doctor's advice (like he will, he's a man!).
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I hope he thinks long and hard about it and so pleased he is OK :hug: :hug:
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Just heard that Mike's dad is likely to pass away either today or very shortly, so things not getting better around here. I have told Mike that he is not to drive home as he still says his chest does not feel right and the last thing I need is him having chest problems whilst driving. His dad has been ill for some time and his mum has cancer but it is also very difficult as his mother has basically struck me off the family, forbidding me to visit so at the moment I feel pretty helpless.
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Oh Lesley :( Sorry you're having such a tough time at the moment :hug: Hope Mike's Dad passing is peaceful :hug:
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Lesley - very sorry to hear this :hug: :hug:
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So sorry Lesley and it doesnt rain but it bloomin pours :hug: :hug: :hug:
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So sorry hun :(
I hope Mike will be home safe and ok soon. Please give my love to Mike and his dad and to you all.
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How are you? :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Sorry not updated. Mike is home and seems okay but his dad passed away on thursday evening, so he is now round with his brother and sister sorting out the details. Will be an awkward time as his sister and mother decided to ex-communicate me from the family a couple of months ago so Mike is in the middle.
Swamped as usual here, and handrearing at the moment as well, though little Majestic seems to be doing well.
Thanks for everyone's kind wishes.
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So sorry Lesley and please pass on my condolences :hug: :hug:
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Sorry for your bad news x thinking of you x
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I'm so sorry. Sending you a :hug: and hoping that you're coping.
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Sorry to hear about your Father in Law.
Better news about Mike though. Please take care of yourself Lesley, those puddy cats need you to be ok.
Nicky x
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I'm so sorry to hear about all your troubles. :( :hug: :hug:
I too know what it's like to be ex-communicated by the in (out!) laws. :tired: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Lesley how is Mike getting on? Hope he is feeling better and doing as he's told. How are you coping?
All the best
Nicky x
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Mike is back to work today, spent yesterday sorting out details for his dad's funeral. He is still quite stressed which I think is what is causing his chest pains etc but with his dad just gone, his mum not at all well (kidney cancer) and the family divided by feuds (not caused by us I may add but directed at me!!) it is not an easy time.
We are still carrying on though. Majestic my handrear is coming along well and we took in a giant tabby boy yesterday who had been left behind by previous tentants of a letting agency that Mike does work for. Still entire, so he is at the vets today having those removed!!!. Poor boy wonders what is happening but he is a giant 6kg (though he feels soo much heavier) and quite a gentle lad so he will be recuperating downstairs in a nicely set up pen.
Everyone else fine although we are in the process of re-arranging living accommodation for everyone - basically trying to re-claim our living room for Christmas and moving the cats to their own two specially arranged rooms upstairs, so house is a mess, we're in a mess but we'll keep going.
Love to all.
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so sorry you are having such a hard time. my condolences to you both.
Easier said than done, but don't take on anything more (even if you have room!) for a while to allow yourselves some respite and I hope your homing picks up to lessen the burden.
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Sorry to hear about Mike's Dad and all the problems you are having at the moment. Just sending lots of :hug: and hoping that things improve.
You big tabby boy sounds just like my bridge babe Dylan, he was a big boy but so gentle. Hope he gets on ok at the vets :hug:
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Wondering how you all are at Eight Lives - Lesley :hug:
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Sorry I haven't posted for a while. Still snowed under here but personally still not going good. Mike's mum passed away just before Christmas so that's both his parents within two months. Funeral is on Monday and things are not that good between the family so neithetr of us are looking forward to it.
Kitties all doing well. Took a stray in from a rented property a few months ago, Cob - and he seemed to be settling in well with the downstairs cats and after a good month period I decided to let him out. Stupid move. He vanished and didn't come home and I was searching for him for two weeks with no sightings. Turned out he managed to get all the way across town back to the rented property!!!
So he is back home here now and living with the upstairs cats. He is a real gentle giant and such a softie and so lucky not to have had some terrible accident getting back to his home - he had two cross to very busy main roads and travel about five miles. The lady who rents the flat now says he was left behind by the previous tenant and she had been feeding him for about six months but does not want him in the house, hence him having to come here, but how anyone could not love him. :( Still he is safe and sound here again now and won't be going on any more travels in the foreseeable future. Luckily for him he is a big giant tabby and Mike can never say no to tabby cats.
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Sorry things are so grim for you both .
Tabby boy Cob sounds lovely , so pleased he wasn''t injured going back to his old house .
Can never understand anyone leaving a cat behind >:( :'(
Still he now has a loving home and couldn''t wish for better .
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So sad about Mikes parents and sending my condolences :hug:
I hope the funeral will go off without a problem.
Cob sounds stunning and amazing how they can be so determined to get back to their old house, he obviously must have loved his original owner and his home, despite her not caring the same about him.
I just dont understand how people can just leave cats behind or have cats for years and then just rehome them.
So pleased he now doesnt have to look for a home any more ;D
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Sorry about Mike parents, I hope you are both ok.
Cob sounds lovely, give the cats a cuddle from me. I will pop in to see you in a couple of weeks, hows your back after your bump down the step?
Both cats sending cuddles to you, even Charlie the once uncuddliable.(not a real word I know).
Nicky xx
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Sorry to hear about your recent losses, what a difficult time :hug:
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Lesley so sorry to hear about Mike's mum so soon after his dad passing as well. :hug: :hug:
Lots of chinrubs to all your charges especially Cob whose wandering days are now over :Luv2:
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What a terribly sad time for you, Lesley.
Hoping the service goes smoothly and that things aren't too tense. :hug:
Cob sounds a lovely character. :)
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Sending you lots of :hug: :hug: :hug: at this difficult time xx
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It is with great regret, sadness and amazing heartache that I am writing to say that Eight Lives Left is having to close it's doors. I just cannot carry on anymore. The cats that are still here (and there are still over 50) will remain in my care until they can find homes but I cannot take in any more.
The financial pressure has finally taken it's toll and I just can't carry on. The rescue has always been mainly financed by me and despite going back to work to help pay for it, it is still costing more than I can earn to keep the cats already here let alone take any more in.
I can'r write more at the moment, sorry.
I assume Admin will remove me from the rescue list.
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sorry to hear this Lesley but not surprised, all of you single people rescue give up so much of yourselves I don't know how you do it :hug:
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Sorry to hear things have been so tough and you're having to close your doors. :(
My heart goes out to you, take care
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Jas
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Lesley my heart goes out to you, so many times I have been exactly where you are now and I honestly dont think people stop to think where the money comes from. You have to go through the daily agonies and heartache of rescue to truly understand just how bad things are both physically and emotionally without the added financial burden and increasing personal debt which we all end up with.
On a point of admin removing you from rescue list, its my own opinion that you need help and support more than ever at this time, you rescued those cats and they are still going to need care until they are rehomed, Being a rescue myself I know just how much those costs escalate and just how tough and worrying everything is :hug:
I truly hope admin can see what I am getting at and try and help in some way.
The internet can be a wonderful tool to help with rehoming/fundraising but I am going to say something now that needs to be said
The internet is destroying many small rescues,for example putting up petitions for red nose type days for rescue animals BUT BUT BUT the small unheard of hardworking rescues like us wont benefit, the funds would go away from our areas and away from little ones like us who are too busy working our butts off with the real hard rescue work, the people who would get any funds are the ones who are clever on computers,the ones who have time to post ads everywhere and who dont do the dirty or hands on work, in other words the ones making a name from passing cats on to others.
Lesley take care, you deserve better and hopefully something will turn up :hug:
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So sorry to hear that you are in this position Lesley, you have done so much for the cats and kittens in your care. Good luck with rehoming the cats that you have in your care at the moment.
Please take care of yourself, and don't be beaten into submission by people trying to force you into taking any more cats into your home.
I wish we were able to take on a couple more but at the moment its all up in the air with trying to move.
Thankyou for My babies as without you and people like yourself I wouldn't have been able to rescue.
Take care, I will be down in the next couple of weeks with some stuff for you.
Nicky xx
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Lesley I am so terribly sorry that you are going to have to shut your doors and think most of us on Purrs are well aware of the costs and also understand what Teresa is saying :hug: :hug: :hug:
Please will you pm me about funding etc, I know you have haqd a very tough time over the last few months :hug: :hug:
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Very sad to hear this Lesley :hug: You have done an amazing job and there are hundreds of cats that owe their lives to you :hug:
On a personal note, I would still like to see Purrs supporting Eight Lives left rescue as the cats in your care are still cats you have taken into your rescue or handreared and still need vet care, food etc while looking for forever homes :hug:
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So sorry x
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I assume Admin will remove me from the rescue list.
I can't say for definite, but with 50 rescue cats still to care for I'm not sure. You're still providing a rescue service for them. :hug: I'm so sorry Lesley. :hug:
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I was only thinking of you a few days ago Leslie as we haven't had any updates for a while.
Really sad to hear this news but can totally understand. All of the Purrs rescuers have had such a hard time, I really don't know how you all do it.
Its sad the rescue will be losing a wonderful and experienced person like yourself but I guess there comes a point where you have to draw a line for your own sake...otherwise you would need rescuing yourself *hug*
I hope you find wonderful homes for the current furries and can eventually start to relax and reccouperate. You have had a lot going on over the past months.
Steff xx
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Still waiting to hear from you Lesley, please pm me :hug: :hug:
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Still waiting to hear from you Lesley, please pm me :hug: :hug:
Wouldnt it be nice if someone were to pm or email Lesley with our support.
This again is my own personal opinion and I know I am speaking out of turn but just lately some of us rescues dont feel we are able to pour our hearts out on Purrs like we used to and its very sad, I post but keep my troubles to myself, when things were really down it used to be so helpful to be able to express our feelings if nothing else.
I know we are all very busy but it never kept us away from Purrs before, suggest peeps look at Rescue section of a year ago and maybe you will understand that rescuers are losing support in every way.
Keep strong Lesley :hug:
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Thanks T.
I don't really know what to post, I feel a failure.
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Lesley I'm sure all the cats you've helped in the past and the 50 you have living under your roof don't think you are a failure - you are one person against a tide of ignorant people who think animals are disposable, you can't help everyone, it doesn't reflect badly on you but on the rest of us
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You are anything but a 'failure' Lesley. After the last year or so and the personal and rescue troubles you have had to endure you are a true gem of this world. Things have just got too much and I for one do not blame you for having to reach a point and say enough is enough.
I am sure I, along with many others here are not alone in saying whatever your decision we back you 110%. You deserve all of our support while you get yourself back on an even keel and for the first time in a long time - put yourself first!!
:hug: :hug: love to you all :hug: :hug:
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Lesley
You are not a failure, non of us are. It is society that is the failure allowing these poor animals to suffer so dreadfully in the first place. Then society is all too happy to pass the problem on with no thought of how we make ends meet.
Just thinking, How many times has someone told you that you are an angel and you`ve thought I`d much rather have a pouch of cat food :rofl: we live in a very thoughtless world.
You have worked hard and saved many lives and should feel proud of your achievements, sadly I do know how you are feeling now.
Hold your head up with pride and think of the lucky ones who are here now because of your committment :hug: :hug:
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Lesley - I am so sorry to hear this and echo everyones comments.
You are certainly not a failure - you must have helped hundreds and hundreds of kittens and cats and you still are with the 50 currently with you.
I hope and am sure that Purrs and its members will support you and perhaps find new ways to help you through this difficult time. :hug: :hug:
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Lesley you are far from being a failure you have helped so many cats and kittens over the years that have bought laughter and tears to all of us here at purrs :hug:
Sometimes making the decision is the first step to recovery, I hope you can get your numbers down and take a step back from things for a while, you and OH have been through so much in the last short while and it all takes its toll
You should keep your rescue status as you still have rescue babies to home so therefore are still a rescue just one in slim down the numbers mode
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Hi Les hun
No way no way are you a failure hun good gowd completely the opposite for all the little ones you have loved and cared for, saved from awful times and found them loving homes. :Luv: :hug: :hug: :hug:
As far as i am concerned you still have 50 rescues and are still very much a part of the rescue support here on Purrs. I will see what we can do hun. :hug: :hug: :hug:
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I do not normally read the threads of other rescues and am sorry for you personal losses.
As for the work you have done and continue to do, you have been brilliant.
Make sure you local paper and radio know what is happening to you.
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Have PMd. :hug: :hug:
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Still waiting to hear from you Lesley, please pm me :hug: :hug:
Wouldnt it be nice if someone were to pm or email Lesley with our support.
This again is my own personal opinion and I know I am speaking out of turn but just lately some of us rescues dont feel we are able to pour our hearts out on Purrs like we used to and its very sad, I post but keep my troubles to myself, when things were really down it used to be so helpful to be able to express our feelings if nothing else.
I know we are all very busy but it never kept us away from Purrs before, suggest peeps look at Rescue section of a year ago and maybe you will understand that rescuers are losing support in every way.
Keep strong Lesley :hug:
I think you are misunderestanding as you have no idea why I needed Lesley to PM. Please do not judge and anticipatte what you know nothing about,,,,,,,,,,,,,I find this post so very upsetting :'( :'(
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I've heard from Lesley (briefly). I am sure she's still alive and kicking. ;)
But she's in bits, chaps, so lets please give her space. A private PM shows support... public pleas to reconcider or other outpourings add to feelings of pressure. I know no one put me in charge of anything.... but please remember she's a goodie and she's reading this too! :hug:
Anyone who feels the need can PM me any rantings/vitriol/poems/offers of marriage to get matters off their chest... I don't mind. I shall ignore or reply as I see fit! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
I'm going to be led by Lesley and what she wants and I'll listen when she's ready to talk. ;)
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Thank you Julie may take you up on that offer cos it does help to take ones mind off things and always better off forum :hug: :hug:
You arre right Lesley is in bits and it must be so hard to stop doing something that you love very much...............I know that cos am doing the same but it will not be public for a while :(
Tan and I are supporting Lesley as much as we can and hope that others on Purrs will as well.
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Lesley, got to the later thread first re help and only saw this one later so have PM'd you as Pinkbear has suggested. Just wanted to add my support as an independent rescue and reiterate what Theresa especially has said. The only thing I would add is that as small, independent rescues, we always operate to our limits and then when other things go wrong, especially in our personal lives, it may just tip the balance and it is hard sometimes to see our way forward. We are all here for you, whatever you decide to do, and whatever you decide to do, please know that you have made a difference to so many cats and kittens. xx
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Thinking of you Lesley xxx dont ever think that you are a failure Hun because you definately are not - you have made so much difference to so many little lives you should be proud of yourself xxx
Take care sweetie xxx
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sorry to hear this news. :hug: to Lesley, you've done a wonderful job x
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Someone on CC has mentioned that Pets at Home offers funding to rescues in the UK-details on the website. (I know that a rescue fairly local to me was given almost £16,000 and built a new cattery!) :wow:
Good luck Lesley :hug: :hug:
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Lesley you have done more than you will ever know for the cats you have taken in, it breaks my heart to see rescue's struggling at the moment, the cost of looking after the cats is astonising, I really had no idea until I went to the cash and carry with T to get two weeks cat food and litter and it was £300 that is without all the vet bills etc that have to paid. You are NOT a failure Lesley, you can not let this break you, things will get better, as you say you have 50 cats still in care so there is no way you should be taken off the rescue list, you need the support more than ever. I cant even begin to know what you are going through at the moment, but I know it must be breaking your heart, anything any of us can do just ask, don't let pride get in the way, just ask, you have a forum here full of people that will help you and support you, we are all here for you Lesley and we are all thinking of you :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Thank you everyone for your support. It has been overwhelming. I didn't post on here to get sympathy or anything else, I just had to let you all know what was going on but your replies have been wonderful, all I can say at the moment is thank you. xx
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Purrs peeps always pull together in a crisis Lesley thats what Purrs is all about and you have done so much for kittens , you deserve all the help that we can give :hug: :hug: :hug:
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is there anything else lesley needs like toys or blankets for the cats as i'd be more than happy to get some and post them out to her. feeding cats is so expensive these days, i can totally understand the struggle.
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Yes i am sure anything to help will be great hun. Les also does car boots so stuff for that would be a great help.
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Hope ya ok Les hun - Loads of love coming over :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Just to update that everyone is fine here. Dry food has arrived and being really appreciated by all the little ones. Delay on the wet food but it will be well used when it arrives.
One of my friends at work used to work at the local RSPCA shelter and they have kindly agreed that she can go in weekly and get a supply of cat food for me from their collections (apparently they used to give alot of it to the local Cats Protection) so that is helpful as well, and spoke to them at the RSPCA and anyone looking for cats in my area who go to them will be given my number so that might help move things along a bit as well, although so far all I have had is calls for kittens which I do not have, but it is all a step in the right direction.
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What Dawn said :hug: :hug:
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That's decent of the RSPCA :)
How about a rehoming article in the local paper? My local paper has a 'cats corner' that features four rescue cats - a photo and a brief bit of background. The following week there are another four cats and it tells you whether the previous weeks' cats found homes, which 9 times out of ten they did.
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i'm going the wholesalers this wekend due to car difficulties i haven't been yet but i'll pick up some wet food pouches as well as toys etc when i'm there. massive hugs to you for all the work you do x
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Hope the wet food from Purrs gets to you soon :hug: :hug: :hug:
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I hope things continue to get better for you Lesley. We will pop down to you on Sunday if thats ok? Will text you later in the week.
Nicky x
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Hope ya all ok hun :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Wet fud reordered with Pets at home so should be over shortly :hug: :hug: :hug:
Sending loads of love and hugs over :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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First food despatch has arrived from Pets at Home, THANK YOU EVERYONE.
Will keep me occupied unpacking it whilst two of my youngsters are being castrated today. Poor little Wordsworth looked lost in the cat ward and just wanted to cuddle into my arms all the time and didn't want me to go. Nero just wanted everyone to know he was there by miaowing as loud as he could and scratching the glass.
I'm sure they will be fine but can't wait to get to work this afternoon so I can see them. :shy:
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Hi Les hun
Hows you doing and the cats. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Hope you are ok lesley and your charges are good too x
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Thanks everyone, we are fine here. Had to turn down two cats this week :-[ , one pregnant mum that RSPCA can't get in at the moment and one from a vets that was found as a stray with injuries, - just don't have the room to keep them :( .
Did first car boot of the year on Sunday, dreadful weather but need to get back to doing them, made about £60 so quite good. Having a sort through in the house now to see if there is anything else I can car boot.
Had someone asking for some yard cats for their stables today so looks like a couple of my scaredy cats (ferals) will have a nice home to go to shortly.
Still trundling on :tired:
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Hi Lesley,
I know it is hard to turn cats away but make sure you don't find yourself back at square one because you are so committed to wanting to help. Concentrate on the babies you have got and YOURSELF!
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Here here Si!
Brilliant news that you have a home for some ferals. I found it so to find a place for the mum and son that I had, I the end I got the yellow pages and cold called all of the local stables, liveries, farm shops and farms...it took me a whole afternoon but it worked :)
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Thirded! :hug:
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Pleased you are trundling along :hug:
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Bless you. :hug: Great news about raising some funds, and of course the feral homes.
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Hope all is ok hun
love to all
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Sorry not updated for ages, never seems time for anything.
Despite saying I was closing the doors, have just taken in a lovely black cat that I think may have been involved in RTA as she seems very tender in the pelvis region and I am not sure if her tail is still in tact as it seems to hang down rather pathetically. She growls if you touch the very top of her tail but does not seem to have any feeling in the end. The one good thing is she is peeing and pooing okay, bad thing is she looks a little round!! Not goo to be pregnant if she has pelvic injuries so drastic measures may be necessary.
She will be off to work (the vets) tomorrow and will update when I know what is happening.
Everyone else still doing well, - Doodle and Kali gone to the stables near work and are settling in happily but everyone else still here - everyone who phones wants nine week old kittens :Crazy:
So, although I am not going to take in the volume of cats previously, the doors are not closed and will always be ajar. If people find the doors shut they just leave the cats on the doorstep anyway so I've given up trying to close. :tired:
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I like the analogy about the door being ajar :hug: Hope the latest rescue will make a good recovery :hug:
Did you have a think about asking your paper to do a 'cats corner' type thing? Every week there are 4 adult cats and 99% of the time they report that the previous weeks featured cats all found homes. I could scan the section in my local paper to give you an idea if you like?
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Thanks Helen. I know I am being cynical but I have found that whenever I try publicity o help, all I get is more cries for help from people trying to get "rid" of their cats rather than wanting to adopt them.
Probably not a good trait to have when you are in cat rescue but I am quite a shy person and find it hard to push myself and, therefore, the cat rescue forward. I do quite well at the cat boots and do get the name out there when I am there.
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Awwww - what's the sneaky little one called that crept through the ajar door...? ;) :hug:
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It really must be so hard to close doors hun, to try and say no to a needy cat must be heart breaking :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Sending all my love over :hug: :hug: :hug:
Hope Little black newie is ok and not pregers!
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Little Lizzie, as I decided to call our newest addition, was put to sleep this morning :'( . Her condition worsened overnight and although we originally thought it may have been an rta, she developed neurological signs this morning with a constant head shaking and unco-ordination of her legs. Robin, my vet, said we could spend loads on tests and never get a diagnosis and I felt she would be very stressed and uncomfortable during the time this might take, which I felt was not fair on her with the result that she may have to be put to sleep at the end of it anyway. She was clearly unhappy and distressed already. :'(
RIP little one, sorry i couldn't do more for you. :candle:
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sorry Lesley, at least she has someone to care at the end
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Sorry Little Lizzie did not make it :hug:
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Oh Leslie. :care: Lizzie got love and care - she'll have passed with that knowledge. I'm so sorry.
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Sorry to hear this Lesley :hug: As Dawn said, at least she had somebody to care for her at the end :hug:
RIP little Lizzie, safe and sound at the Bridge by now xx
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So very sad but she was cared for at the end, even if a short time :hug: :hug:
RIP Little Lizzie
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RIP Little Lizzie :hug: :hug: :hug:
Hugs Leslie x
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RIP Lizzie :'( :'(
:hug: :hug: Leslie xxx
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RIP Lizzy, poor little thing. You care so much and do all that you can.
See you soon,
Nicky x
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Thanks Helen. I know I am being cynical but I have found that whenever I try publicity o help, all I get is more cries for help from people trying to get "rid" of their cats rather than wanting to adopt them.
same here, more cats needing to come in and very few homes offered - mostly not very good homes - people think that you want to get rid so desp. that you don't care where they go and they certainly don't want to donate anything!
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Thanks Helen. I know I am being cynical but I have found that whenever I try publicity o help, all I get is more cries for help from people trying to get "rid" of their cats rather than wanting to adopt them.
same here, more cats needing to come in and very few homes offered - mostly not very good homes - people think that you want to get rid so desp. that you don't care where they go and they certainly don't want to donate anything!
Obviously you guys in rescue are at the sharp end and know best but this is an example of the articles, they're about 6 inches square.
Last weeks followed by this weeks and as you can see it says in this weeks one that they all found homes - one of the cats was brain damaged and another with a sensitive tummy (I'm reading that as a runny bum!) so not all picture perfect chocolate box kittens which would find a home anyway.
Pics...
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:( so sorry about Lizzy hun. Glad she had you to help her :hug: :hug: :hug:
Sending love and huge jugs to you all :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Pleased to report that Cleo, a little Tortie who was re-homed once but came back following a divorce has gone to a wonderful new home today. :Luv2: :Luv2:
Little Squirrel and Hemmingway are being neutered on Thursday next week and Squirrel's umbilical hernia will be repaired at the same time, so some movement going on here.
Also, would like to take this opportunity to thank Ron at Lost Cats Brighton, - he knows what for. :thanks: :hug: :hug:
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Such good news about Cleo ;D :Luv2:
Hope next weeks ops all go fine :hug:
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:1st place: Cleo, hope she has started a trend! :)
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Latest update for you. Unfortunately Cleo has returned :'( . Apparently, although the owner fell in love with her, Cleo seemed very stressed and began defecating in the bathroom, bedroom and kitchen sink. It appears all she wanted was to come back home because as soon as she was back she was in the litter tray and happy to be back with all her friends, so it looks like she has decided where she wants to live. I won't try re-homing her again, as this was her second home (returned from the first one following a divorce) so I will not put her through that again.
On a happier note, Emily, who has been waiting for a home for about three years, finally left on Saturday after a successful home check. I just hope she settles better.
Persia has been to the vet today and diagnosed with feline plasma pododermatitis (inflammation of her pads) and has been given medication. Squirrel was neutered last week and has now been described as a "deformed" cat by my vet - I got to work whilst she was still in theatre (not many people get to see the inside of their own cat) and it took him ages to find everything inside because it was all so small! She is recovering well and had her hernia repaired at the same time.
Someone coming tomorrow who is after two new puddies so hopefully someone will take his fancy and will fancy living with him.
Finally, thanks to Angie at Coventry Cats - my food was despatched today Angie, so very contented, fat cats soon.
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Finally, thanks to Angie at Coventry Cats - my food was despatched today Angie, so very contented, fat cats soon.
Fantastic - be aware that they will gorge on the wet stuff and throw it all back up again if you let them, it's very rich.
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Poor Cleo being bought back again :( I bet she feels much happier now she's back where she belongs though :hug: Good news for Emily though and hopefully a lucky pair :crossed:
How very dare the vet call Squirrel 'deformed', I prefer special :)
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Cleo has chosen her home and she loves you to pieces so thats that ;D ;D
Hope the others find homes and settle well
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Lesley - thanks for the update. :hug: :hug:
Sounds like Cleo knows where she wants her forever home to be - bless her - she chose you from the start. :Luv2:
Hoping Emily settles in well after waiting such a long time and homing goes well tomorrow.
And special hugs to you and Squirrel and Persia. :hug: :hug:
Sounds like Angie has been a bit of star :gold stars:
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Cleo loves her mummy and wants to stay with you. Hope the rehoming continues to get better for you.
I will try and come and see you soon, been busy with family.
Nicky x
Poppy and Charlie send their love. xx
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How very dare the vet call Squirrel 'deformed', I prefer special :)
It's lucky I like my vet isn't it :naughty: . Funnily enough he didn't comment on Hemmingway who was in on the same day and he is polydactyl, looks like he's wearing clown boots. :Luv:
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Ahhhh! You called a polydactyl Hemingway. I always said if one joined our family that's what they'd be called. :)
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Ahhhh! You called a polydactyl Hemingway. I always said if one joined our family that's what they'd be called. :)
My vet asked why he was called Hemingway - he had never heard of the Hemingway cats :shocked: .
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Great to see some updates about your clan Lesley, is Emily the gorgeous white girl that I've met? So glad she's found a new home :)
Cleo obviously knows where she wants to be, I remember her coming back the first time. She's such a lovely cat, I remember meeting her when she was a baby :)
Love your description of Hemingway, might need a piccy of those lovely poly feet!
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Ahhhh! You called a polydactyl Hemingway. I always said if one joined our family that's what they'd be called. :)
My vet asked why he was called Hemingway - he had never heard of the Hemingway cats :shocked: .
Crazy..... :-:
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Great to see some updates about your clan Lesley, is Emily the gorgeous white girl that I've met? So glad she's found a new home :)
Cleo obviously knows where she wants to be, I remember her coming back the first time. She's such a lovely cat, I remember meeting her when she was a baby :)
Love your description of Hemingway, might need a piccy of those lovely poly feet!
Yes, that's right Emily is my lovely white girl.
Cleo seems settled and happy to be back, cheeky girl that she is.
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Glad to report that Storm and Hemmingway were chosen for their new home and following a homecheck at the weekend should be off on Tuesday. They will be sadly missed here, two special cats - Storm was raised from a kitten of about five days and Hemmingway has his lovely big feet but a new home will be good for them I hope.
Have a stray at work looking for a home and although lots of people have said they will take him, he is still in after a week. Finally succumbed and visited him yesterday and he is the most loveable, large (6.8kkg) tabby lap cat I have ever met. All he wants you to do is sit down so he can sit on you and then he doesn't want to move.
Luckily Mike's favourites are tabbies so if he is still ther tomorrow when Mike meets me at work after coming home from London I will have to inrdocue him - have already made tentative suggestions.
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glad you are managing a bit of rehoming - won't comment on the tabbie lol!!
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So that's two out and one in then :evillaugh:
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We'll need some photos of the big Tabby. You know Mike will let you bring him home.
Fingers crossed for the homecheck.
Nicky x
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Big tabby has been found a home with one of the nurses ex-boyfriends :( . Really I am happy for him but he was such a lush boy I know Mike would have loved him and he was already giving in.
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Shame, but hopefully he has a nice new home to get spoilt in.
I still intend adding to the furry family once we are settled, expect Pete will try and wriggle out of it.lol But he did promise, and even said I could have 2 if I wanted, anything to shut me up at the time I think.
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I'd just like to say thank you everyone for your support, both financial and emotional, but unfortunately, as happens many times as we know here the RSPCA have got their way and Trooper will be going to them tomorrow.
I am afraid this is the last straw for me and I am giving this rescue lark up completely.
Trooper's website has been deleted, Eight Lives website has been deleted and I am giving up on all of this.
I am not going through this again.
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Take time Lesley. dont rush decisions when your emotions are high :hug: :hug: :hug:
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No. this is it, I'm not doing it anymore.
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Completely respect whatever decision you make, Lesley. Your poor emotions have taken a heavy battering and there's only so many times you can cope with that. Hope you're coping. :hug:
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THANK YOU FOR EVERYONE OVER THE YEARS THAT HAS SUPPORTED EIGHT LIVES LEFT KITTEN RESCUE. YOU HAVE ALL BEEN WONDERFUL AND HELPED MANY CATS, WHO WOULD NOT BE HERE WITHOUT YOU.
I REGRET THAT I HAVE NOW CALLED IT A DAY AND EIGHT LIVES IS NO LONGER IN EXISTENCE. ANY CATS HERE WILL BE LOOKED AFTER BY ME AND IF, BY CHANCE, SOMEONE ROUND HERE IS AFTER A CAT I WILL RE-HOME WITHOUT ANY COSTS, BUT ONLY IF I THINK IT IS RIGHT.
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Lesley so sorry to hear you've taken this decision, but at the same time completely respect it :hug: :hug:
You've done so much, and as others have said, its been such a heavy emotional burden as well as everything else :hug: :hug: xxx
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Lesley - I dont know what to say other than to give you lots of these
:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
and to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the kittens and cats you have rescued and cared for :hug:
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Sending you all my good wishes for the future :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Of course I completely respect your decision which I know was not made lightly. All the best for the future. xxx :hug: :hug:
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As I said on the other thread, you've done so much for so many - time to concentrate on you now :hug:
I hope you will be able to enjoy Purrs still and pass on the valuable knowldege you gained over so many years to others :hug:
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Awww lesley lots of love to you. You have done so much and need to hold on to that thought. Hope you stay online here as you made me very welcome when I joined here xxx
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Take care of yourself and your cats Lesley. I will be in touch soon.
Nicky x
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Thinking of you, mike and all the little ones & sending all my love over :hug: :hug: :hug:
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It seems in the world of rescue you are never supposed to "give up".
Despite deleting my website and removing my phone number from as many places as I can, they still track you down.
Eight Lives Left Kitten Rescue has been reinstated by the PDSA in Portsmouth who have asked me to take on a 6 week tortie female. She was handed in as a stray, bleeding from the nose and thought to be hit by a car. Following xrays, she seems to be physically okay but a little grumpy so not sure if she is a feral.
They have tried everywhere but nowhere will take her so I have been "forced" out of retirement!!
I feel bad still about Trooper and extremely p***ed off with the RS***, who I will have no more to do with, but it seems the cats still need me. :Luv2: :Luv2:
I'm sorry to mess everyone around on here - I truly did mean it when I said I couldn't carry on, but it's amazing what a couple of weeks of no phone calls and a bit of time to yourself can do to revitalise the mind and body.
Will post piccies of tortie girl who has brought this resurrection about when I pick her up tomorrow (am having a very rare trip to the piccies tonight to see the new Senna film).
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its a life sentence I'm afraid!
Welcome back - glad you had a rest.
Don't know what went on but it really doesn't matter.
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Glad to hear that Eight Live Left Kitten Rescue is back - doing what it does best - Lesley :hug: :hug:
....................and cos of a little naughty tortie girlie ;) ............enjoy your film :hug:
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its a life sentence I'm afraid!
Welcome back - glad you had a rest.
Don't know what went on but it really doesn't matter.
Life sentence of hard labour.
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Glad to hear that Eight Live Left Kitten Rescue is back - doing what it does best - Lesley :hug: :hug:
....................and cos of a little naughty tortie girlie ;) ............enjoy your film :hug:
Thanks Edd, Knowing my luck she will be a very naughtie tortie :naughty:
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So glad you are back and with a very special nortie tortie to who will blossom under your care ;D
Sometimes timeout is what is needed and glad you are back
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Just delighted :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
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Wonderful, the world cant affford to lose a rescue and way back I said dont act on the rebound and so glad a tortie brought you back :hug: :hug:
As you may have read another member is now fighting the RSPCA to save an FIV cat who was taken from her vets.
I think all Purrs members should be ready to put their considerable weight behind this and hope if the crunch happens you will add your verbal surport in honour of Trooper :hug: :hug:
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Oh sssssh apologising woman! :P
Just remember you can help with the battle but can't win the war. Sometimes you will HAVE to say no. For you own health and welfare please stay within your limits!
You know we think you are a star xxxx :hug:
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Great news ;D
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Welcome back Lesley, I'm so pleased you have changed your mind as I'm sure the naughty tortie will be too even if she doesn't show it straight away! Can't do smilies on my phone but will be adding lots when next on lappy - yay for you!!!!
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Good to see you back Lesley :hug:
Just remember you can help with the battle but can't win the war. Sometimes you will HAVE to say no. For you own health and welfare please stay within your limits!
Very wise words from Simon there :hug:
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Welcome back Lesley. your like me keep thinking I'm to old to keep going and my Daughter keeps asking me to give it all up since i had my hart attack, but the only way they will get me to pack in is when i come out of the Rescue will be feet first, :rofl: but i must take it easy, Lesley if i can ever help you out i will Ron and all the little cats at lostcats Brighton :hug: :hug:
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Great news, and i'm pleased you've had chance to have some sort of break.
Will be in touch this week, about our new home.
Nicky x
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Oh Wonderful news hun :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: ;D
Glad you have had time for you hun just do it a bit more often by turning that phone off :hug: :hug:
Hope little Miss Tortie will be ok and all your gang are doing well :hug: :hug:
sending all my love over
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Oh sssssh apologising woman! :P
Just remember you can help with the battle but can't win the war. Sometimes you will HAVE to say no. For you own health and welfare please stay within your limits!
You know we think you are a star xxxx :hug:
hear hear!
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Have arrived back with little Tortie who I have named Phoenix.
Don't think she is really a feral, just a scared little girl who doesn't know what is going on and just wants her mummy. Only looks about five weeks old to me.
Will take photos later so you can drool.
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Capone was given up on by the dreaded R word too....Nicky took over his care after he was brought into the vets she works at and they said they weren't prepared to pay what it would cost to make him well again. He lives a happy life with tigerbaby, her partner, his Bengal and their two dogs now....
Looking forward to torti pics. And glad you're back!
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FIVE WEEKS OLD???? Poor little thing, no wonder she wants her mummy, bless her. :'(
Great to see you back, Lesley :hug: :hug:
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So glad to see you back - the world needs more people like you. :hug:
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Absolutely brilliant news, so pleased you are back and helping those little babies that need you :hug: :hug:
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5 weeks omg poor baby - love the name though
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excellent news Lesley. Hope the little one thrives
As for that Capone :Luv2:
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Great news Lesley :hug: :hug:
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Sorry no piccies of Phoenix yet but there has been a development - just been to vet and he agrees with me in that he thinks Phoenix is a tortie .............BOY!!, only the second one he has seen in 25 years (another "freak" I've got he said :rofl: ).
I had my suspicions but wanted him to confirm. Just typical after I bought him a pink scratching post and pink blankets, well of course I assumed when i picked him up that he was a she. :rofl:
He has become a little cuddle bum - I do promise piccies soon. :innocent:
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Wow that is quite uncommon for a tortie to be a male. Think a CP branch had one last year and quite a lot was made of how rare they are. :wow: :wow:
.............defo need pics of Phoenix now ;)
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Come on Lesley, you know we need photos. Get mike to show Pete some when he sees him!! Tell him how lovely he is etc. (the kitten not Pete).
Nicky
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Freak! How very dare he >:( :evillaugh: I prefer 'special' :)
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Too right Helen! I've never heard of a torti boy before! ;D :wow:
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Oh :wow: :wow: :wow: a torite lad :wow: :wow: I bet Phoenix is stunning :Luv: :Luv:
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FINALLY ..........................................
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/eightlivesleftkittenrescue/HPIM0742.jpg)
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what an angel, I want!!!!!!!!!!
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aaawwwwwwwwww :Luv2: :Luv2:
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what an angel, I want!!!!!!!!!!
Me too, who could resist a face like that :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
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Gorgeous. If Mike could sneak him in to our new place at the weekend that would be great.lol I'll be sure to show pete later, he likes a colourful cat.
Nicky x
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I have never seen a Torty boy in all the years i have been looking after cats, but he is a hasom little Lad ;)
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What an amazing torty boy :Luv2: :Luv2:
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Gorgeous tortie boy :Luv2: :Luv2:
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What a beauiful boy! :Luv2: :Luv2:
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Oh gosh :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
I daren't come anywhere near Gosport :scared: :scared: He is stunning :wow: :wow:
How is he hun
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I made the fatal mistake of showing his pics to our Yvonne this morning... good job we're at opposite ends of the country! lol ;) xx
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After my moment of madness a couple of weeks ago when I deleted my website, I have now set up a new one, well started anyway.
Probably the most important page is the one I have yet to finish, the cats for re-homing, but perhaps you could let me know what you think of it - is it easy to navigate? does it look okay? do I need to add anything? SPELLING MISTAKES?
Any comments gratefully received.
Helps if I let you know what it's called doesn't it :rofl:
www.eightlivesleftkittenrescue.com
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Gosh Les that's brilliant ;D ;D so quick ;D
Lol didn't see any speeling misteaks but i maybe am the wrong person to look for them !! :rofl: :rofl:
Wonderful to see the sponsors on the Donations page ;D esp Forest :Luv: :Luv:
Is your paypal set up with fees deducted or do you get the full amount?
Bloomin well done hun. Great site :hug: :hug:
I will change the links we have here ;D
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Fees deducted I am afraid, but anything I get is better than nothing.
It wasn't that speedy, been working on it for two days.
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Very nice :)
The only thing I spotted was that the second sentence on the home page doesn't really make sense to me
Unfortunately, all but one of the litter survived the first 48 hours but when the farmer's wife left to go on a planned holiday to Canada, I offered to handrear the remaining kitten.
I read that as that they all survived bar one, from the next part you can see that it was actually they all died apart from the one remaining kitten which was your first handrear?
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Thanks Helen, I had to read it twice then to see what I had done wrong, but corrected now.
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Lesley the new site looks great, really fresh and interesting. If you want any photos or testimonials(if that the right word) from me I would happily do it.
See you soon.
Nicky x
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I was lucky enough to meet this little hooligan yesterday!!! My god he has some energy he is a lovely little fella, he was giving the older kittens a run for their money.
I could quite easily have come home with some new additions yesterday, choosing will be hard work when the time comes, Nero, Wordsworth and Squirrel are all equally gorgeous. Lesley you will have to choose for me, or maybe I should let Pete choose this time??? :rofl:
Nicky x
FINALLY ..........................................
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/eightlivesleftkittenrescue/HPIM0742.jpg)
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he is so cute! so are you having a new addition nickynoo??
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One or two, not sure yet. Depends who wants to live with us. :Luv: just got to get new kitchen sorted, then we can have a new spoilt babe.
Won't be long now.
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If you want a cuddlebum Nicky, then I think Wordsworth is your man. And maybe Nero to add a little colour :rofl:
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You read my mind. You know I have a soft spot for b&w. :Luv:
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Oooh, lucky you Nickynoo! (yes, I know it rhymes :naughty:)
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Lucky for the draw, will have to have more draw tickets, can't leave anyone out. :rofl:
Nicky
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Nicky, I regret to inform you that Chewbacca (sp) has suffered a major injury :Crazy:
Don't worry folks, all cats are okay but Nicky brought round a lovely giant scratching post, which she called chewbacca, that Charlie and Poppy had basically ignored for a year.
Less than 48 hours and it is now more of a leaning tower of sisal :rofl: . Mike will be carrying out first aid tomorrow. :innocent:
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Mad cats, which rascal is responsible? or was it a joint effort? At least its getting used. Think pics required though, so people understand why I called it chewbacca, and that not all the cats toys have names, except that and the da fur thing, otherwise known as 'licky tongue tongues.' :rofl:
Nicky
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This is Charlie, when he was brave enough to get close to Chewbacca, sitting on the old favoured and now destroyed post. :)
Nicky
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I love this thread. :) The site looks wonderful, Lesley.
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The site does look great! :)
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Ha ha ha can totally see why its called Chewbacca lol!
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:rofl: i can imagine about 6 of your babes Les hun on it at the same time!
:hug: :hug: :hug:
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Hi Lesley, whats new with your crew? Has the watermelon had her babes yet? How are Wordsworth and Nero?
Nicky x
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Been really busy here with work, was in every day last week so spent the weekend tidying up after my messy crew.
Water melon has given birth to three black beauties. Was a bit shocked by the whole experience. Had them in her litter tray so she and babies were covered and she didn't seem to know what they were or where they had come from :-: . I had to clean them all up, cut them from the afterbirths, cos mum didn't do anything - think she thought she was going for a poo and these three "things" came out instead :evillaugh: . But after the initial shock she has been a very good mum, all babies have done is eat and sleep for a week. Two of them now have their eyes open and are spitting at me. :rofl: Mum has calmed down and although she hisses at me initially she now enjoys a fuss and starts purring. Will try and get some photos of them but I think it will probably be a blur of black. :rofl: Think they are three boys.
Nero and Wordsworth are fine. Wordsworth likes to escape into the front room and hide in the tunnel so I can't get him out. :rofl:
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Hectic week for you then, I worked all week, had shed loads of washing to do, luckily Pete is fairly well housetrained now and does things without me asking him, taken 4 years to get him that far.lol
Had some lovely cuddles with Poppy this morning, highlight of my days off, spending fuss time with the cats.
Hoping to go and give bood today, but not sure if I can, because I take thyroxine. Will find out later.
Glad all cats are ok, cheeky Wordsworth, Charlie used to get under the coffee table so we couldn't get him.
What a shock for the little girl, thinking she needed the loo and having 3 babes instead!!! :)
Nicky x
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Water Melon has to be the best name for a Mum cat... ever! :naughty:
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Sorry it has been so long since I gave an up-date here. Been very busy at work covering holidays etc and busy here with cats.
Water Melon's babies are now seven weeks old and are gorgeous babies, the cleanest kittens I think I have ever had. Senna is a brown bundle of fluff and completely different to his two shorthaired black brothers Hamilton and Herbert. One of them is already reserved. Water Melon herself is beginning to enjoy fuss and as soon as she is dry I will be getting her neutered.
Has been a busy time on the cat front but most of them are sad stories.
Had a call from one of the new girls at work in desperation. Her and a friend had bought a siamese male for Breeding (don't go there!!!) but decided he was too nice and had re-homed him. The person they re-homed him to had also moved him on and, to cut a long story short, he had been hit by a car. His microchip was registered to the first owner and they were contacted to say he was injured. After getting in contact with the next two owners, no one would take responsibility for payment of any care for him and I agreed to take him on. He was brought to the Hospital where I work and xrays taken. Unfortunately, his hips were completely smashed to bits and, although surgery through referral was an option, it was felt that he would be in constant pain with arthritis. Being only 3 years old, I felt it was not fair for him to live the rest of his life in pain and he was put to sleep in my arms. RIP Ripley, sorry I couldn't help any more. :'(
The following day a stray cat was brought in found in somebody's garden - a definite siamese cross with beautiful blue eyes and long nose - he looked a very old boy who was starving. Again, I agreed that if no owner came forward I would pay for his care. Unfortunately, it turned out he was a young cat suffering from FELV. another one gone to the bridge too soon. :(
The latest one was an old boy, 18 years old in fact. She was taken to a local vets who phoned me saying they had tried everywhere for a space for her and no one would take her and they would have to put her to sleep so off I go to pick her up.
Took her straight to my vet who confirmed my suspicion that she was in fact a neutered "he" (remind me not to use that vet if they can't sex a cat!!!). Did FELV/FIV test and all clear
so came home to isolation and back to work the following Monday for blood tests etc. Fortunately, owner phoned me on Monday to say he was hers and "Jester" was returned home that day. As I said, he was 18 and a bit doddery but at least he has made it home. :Luv2:
Finally, I am sure someone will report shortly but one of my babies left yesterday for his new home. Quite a few tears from me but he has gone to a wonderful home and will be spoilt rotten. ;)
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Sorry to hear about the ones that didn't make it Lesley :hug: Great news for Jester though, and of course the fabulous Wordsworth :Luv:
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Another mum and four kittens picked up last night, woman had tried for four days to get through to the RSPCA about them, when she finally did they said to phone Cats Protection!!
Another oldie to pick up today, has vision problems but RSPCA won't take him and refuse to pay for any treatment for him.
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God Lesley, 1 out 6 in. Good luck with my friend on friday.
Rehoming vibes coming you way.
Nicky x
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Just sending a few :hug: :hug: :hug: Lesley. Well done for taking mom and kittens in and hope they are OK. Very much hope you get some interest from prospective slaves soon.
So pleased that Jester made it back home and that Wordsworth has a fabulous new one :wow:
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Thanks, mum and kittens are well, lady whose garden they were in took them to her vet yesterday to check mum for a chip (none found obviously) and all were given a clean bill of health. Mum is very friendly but stressed at being confined. Did not eat last night but hopefully that will change this morning. she is very friendly and loves a fuss which always makes things easier, definitely better than Water Melon.
Babies are approximately 3-4 weeks old, didn't really have time to look at them probably last night but definitely one tortie (I'm not saying girl until I have looked - Phoenix caught me out on that one) and two black and whites and one black. Mum is a lovely tortie.
The boy I am picking up later is an older neutered Ginger Tom - don't know the extent of his vision problems - just got to find somewhere for him to go now!
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Good news. Just phoned to arrange the pick up of elderly tom and his owners have been to collect him. ;D Apparently he is blind so don't know how he escaped his home but I am so pleased he has been found - I was beginning to panic as to where I was going to put him. :shocked:
New mum has finally eaten, turns out she likes the dry food and not the wet, so will go out later and get her some proper dry kitten food to keep her energy up. She seems to have settled more now and babies are content and playing. One has beautiful face with a white line all around his top jaw, giving him a really smiley face. :Luv2:
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Just had a call about two mums and 10 kittens. Chap needs to find homes for them as soon as possible, baby is allergic and he has new job. Kittens are only four weeks old!!!
No room here for that many unfortunately. He has a list of numbers to get through but is finding everywhere full.
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allergic to 10 kittens more like - what a state to get into I know accidents happen but honestly
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It makes you despair,why don't people nowadays get their cats neutered/spayed? As to the reference about the RSPCA,i see they're still advertising.
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I saw the latest RSPCA advert a couple of nights ago and reckon its breaking the trade descriptions Act cos its implying that the money is going to rescues and most seeing it will believe that means the various shelters and of course that is not true.
They give such a loving caring image of themselves which is only partly true.
Pleased the blind cats owners have him back :hug:
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Gosh Lesley, you have been busy! Was just coming on here to send you a pm and spotted the update!
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Unfortunately, new mum got very stressed being contained in a pen with her babies and just sat in her litter tray ignoring her kittens. I decided to move them down to the lounge to see if that calmed her down but no good, so let her out of the pen to see if that helped and she is now acting like she has lived here all her life and never had kittens - just completely ignores them, even when they were crying in distress :'( .
So I have taken over bottle feeding duties, and babies are now feeding quite well. One, Aleksandr, (yes it is spelt right - Meerkats :rofl: ) is already taking interest in solid food so hopefully it won't be for too long.
Going to visit someone tomorrow who reckons she has a persian that has been living in her hedge for two years!! RSPCA not interested as they told the woman that cats have a right to roam and therefore they do not pick up strays!!!!
Good news is that Squeak and Fluffy were reserved last night and will be going to their new home together in a couple of weeks. :wooooo:
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Some great news in those last few posts. :)
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Great news about Squeak and Fluffy.
So pleased for you that rehoming has improved in some aspects.
I've emailed you a couple of photos, check out the hissing Wordy.
Nicky
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Yet again,RSPCA proving that they just don't care!
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Hope the bottle feeding is going OK :hug: Love the name Aleksandr, I bet he is a cutie :Luv2:
Great news for Squeak & Fluffy ;D Has the woman been feeding the hedge Persian? Poor thing, two years :( I wonder if any of the breed specific rescues might be able to squeeze her in?
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I am pleased to report that Mimi has decided to feed and look after her kittens again, just seemed to need a couple of day break (wouldn't we all like that :rofl: ). Kittens are pleased but also see me as their second mummy so come running every time I enter the room.
Persian is now with me. He is a stunner. Is microchipped but all contact numbers and address deny knowledge of the owner of the cat and seeing as he has been living outside for the last two years it seems likely he was left behind. His original name was "Puffy" :shocked: but I have decided to call him "Bear". He has been to the vet this morning for FELV/FIV test to be on the safe side. He is a cuddlebum but put up a fight for blood test and vet had trouble finding his neck through all the fur :rofl: , will try and post photos later.
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poor persian, living like that for two years, must be in a right state
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Surprisingly he is in very good condition, which made me very suspicious to start with, but it appears that two neighbours have been looking after him although neither could take him into their houses due to other animals.
The property he originates from backs on to the houses where he has been spending his time in the gardens, but they have (or purport to have) no knowledge of the registered owner on the microchip. His coat is in amazing condition for being outside so I assume one of the neighbours has been grooming him. Hie teeth are a bit bad so he has some T/D to try and help that and he is a good weight and very strong, as we found out when trying to get the blood.
I am still a bit wary of the story I have been given but the main priority is that he is now in the warm and dry.
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mmm does sound a bit odd, still like you say safe now
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Poor soul, glad he is with you.
Looking forward to seeing pictures.