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Title: Special Home wanted for Hobo Now With Update Piccies!!!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 16, 2008, 20:31:26 PM
The following is info I've just posted about Hobo pictured below who we would like to find a very special placement for.  A touching story, this little man has been through the wars!

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Pictured below is Hobo. A 3yr old adorable boy who has spent months, if not years, searching the streets in the hope of finding some scraps of food to eat.

Picked up from the middle of a busy road trying to scrape the old remains of food embedded in the road poor little Hobo was in a very bad way. Dirty, full of worms and fleas and big sores all over his face and skin this handsome boy was struggling to survive until we found him.

In the several months he has been in our care he has developed into a confident, happy, beautiful boy who is full of love and appreciation. He loves nothing more than a long cuddle and lots of loving which are long overdue for this placid, handsome lad.

Ideally Hobo would like an indoor home or somewhere well away from built up areas and busy roads. He would like a new family to open their homes to him but sadly he could not cope with young children.

Other dogs and cats are unknown as we have no history on Hobo.

Hobo is vaccinated, wormed, neutered and up to date on frontline treatments.

If you would like any more information on Hobo then please contact me.


(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/CATSRescue/adoption/Hobo_Jan08.jpg)
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on January 16, 2008, 20:42:42 PM
Awww he's handsome, looks like I might have to work on OH again  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: Millys Mum on January 16, 2008, 20:46:23 PM
I just love big toms with fat heads and grumpy expressions   :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:

I hope Hobo finds his new family soon :wish:
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: candyshandy on January 16, 2008, 20:46:42 PM
He is sooooo gorgeous and you've obviously looked after him  :Luv:
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 16, 2008, 20:50:43 PM
awwwww ... grumpy expressions!   lol... bless him.  He's starting to get a little fed up now me thinks being penned up and could really do with more attention than we can give him.  Hope we can find him somewhere special soon as he really deserves it.

He's come a long way since he first arrived with us, bless his little heart.  After picking him up we did learn that some of the local youths had been trying to hit him as they drove past!  such lovely individuals!!!  (note I didn't use the word 'people' as they don't even rank that high!!!!) ggrrrr
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: Millys Mum on January 16, 2008, 21:05:04 PM
Id like to smack them from a car, infact i'd probably hit them with the car as i havent had any lessons yet  :evillaugh:

Grumpy man cats are the best, im going to catnap Sylvias lot one day soon (minimum of just Tabs) cant say when incase shes reading   :shify: :shify:   :car: :car: :car: :car:   :rofl:
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: JackSpratt on January 16, 2008, 21:10:22 PM
I likes him. :) Hobo has such a lovely sullen expression!
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: ginge66 on January 16, 2008, 21:22:39 PM
Poor love, good job you found him when you did, doesn't bear thinking about what could have happened to him if you hadn't picked him up :'(

Hope he finds a home soon, sorry I dont live closer.
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on January 16, 2008, 21:23:54 PM
He is such a scrummy babe and I really hope he finds a loving home soon  :Luv2:  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: Mark on January 16, 2008, 23:05:03 PM
What a gorgeous cat  - and I better he hasn't got a bitter bone in his body  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 16, 2008, 23:08:52 PM
He is just hunky  ;D ;D and would love him and as for sylvias Tabs  :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on January 17, 2008, 08:02:57 AM
Aww, he is lovely, fingers crossed he isn't waiting long.
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: puddypaws on January 17, 2008, 10:53:24 AM
Oooh I wish you were near us - I'd love to give him a home with Ollie but we're at the other end of the country.  :(
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: Dawn F on January 17, 2008, 11:05:57 AM
poor baby, I hate to think of anything that hungry - good luck Hobo
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: kelly-joy on January 17, 2008, 11:47:46 AM
Oh he is adorable hope he finds a great forever home soon
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: julie10270 on January 17, 2008, 11:55:58 AM
What an absolute gorgeous little puss.   When I saw his piccie I instantly said "Awwwwwwwww" !!

Im not suprised he looks grumpy with what he has been through.

Keeping fingers crossed that someone will snap him up very very soon.

Give him a head rub from me.   x
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 17, 2008, 17:47:49 PM
I will do Julie.

He is an absolute stunner too and turned out to be a real big stocky boy too... the pic doesnt' really show his true size.  ;D

We had a new load of volunteer placements start this week (thank gawd and not before time!! :loon:) so he was getting lots of attention and some new toys too!  so that cheered him up for a while today that he actually burst into life running about in his pen!  (First time we've seen that from Hobo) It was SO nice to see him happy. :happy dance:

We dread to think what would have come of him had we not found him and were disgusted with the local youths attitude to this poor wee man.  I wish I had piccies of him when he came in so you could see the different but I never got round to it we were so busy and were just happy he was recovering.

Fingers crossed we find somewhere special for him which I'm sure we will and at least he is happy, safe and loved where he is for now until that perfect place for him comes along. :agree:

Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: julie10270 on January 17, 2008, 17:58:20 PM
At least he off the streets and being loved. 

I've just looked at his piccie again and my heart wants to melt!  He is adorable, and looks like he needs a real biiiiiiiiiiiig cuddle!

The yobs will get their commupance.  I don't believe that you can be nasty piece of work and not be paid back for it some way or other.

Here's hoping eh?
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: caledonia on January 18, 2008, 01:11:58 AM
Oh he is just so gorgeous!!!!   :shy:

I am being a good girl and keeping to my promise of waiting until I get a new cat - but with a handsome chap like that - I hope he finds a home soon!! :Luv:
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 18, 2008, 21:08:01 PM
Best thing to do... you don't want to rush these decisions.. taking on any new furbabe is a big decision and you have to be ready.  :)

The right little one will come along for you when you're ready.  xx  :hug:
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 20, 2008, 17:13:02 PM
Great news folks!  Hobo is booked and subject to final paperwork he should be off to his new home very soon!  :)

So pleased for him... he really deserves it.
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 20, 2008, 18:02:21 PM
Oh thats great  ;D
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: julie10270 on January 20, 2008, 19:19:56 PM
Huuurraaayyyyy for Hobo!!

Im chuffed for him.

Just looked at his piccie again, awwwww.   I luv his little tiny feet!!   How cute!!!!     :Luv2:
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: gibraltarcat on January 20, 2008, 19:45:56 PM
Oh, I'm so pleased for the little man...Yippee ;D
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: caledonia on January 20, 2008, 22:24:08 PM
Thats brilliant - so happy for Hobo - although maybe a wee tincy bit jealous I am not in a position to take him on  :sick: lol!!! Lucky people - I'm sure he will make a great companion!!

Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: madkittyrescue on February 20, 2008, 17:14:27 PM
Well folks Hobo has settled in fine in his new home as a house cat in Edinburgh.

Here are a couple of updates from his new slave.

Hi everyone at CATS,
 
I just thought I'd let you know that Hobo seems to be settling in very well! He is just trying out one chair after the other to see which is best for sleeping on and the beds that I bought have not yet had a look in!
 
He is being very soft and affectionate and is quite relaxed...so early days but all looks good.
 
Here are a couple of pictures - not great quality as I had to take them with my phone - my boyfriend has taken the good camera away on holiday for the week.
 
Once he is back, I will send some more pictures and update you with how Hobo is doing!


(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/CATSRescue/adoption/Hobo.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/CATSRescue/adoption/Hoboday2.jpg)
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo
Post by: madkittyrescue on February 20, 2008, 17:15:43 PM
Hi Sarah,
 
Just to let you know that Hobo continues to settle in well...he is getting cheekier every day! I am gradually training him to play in the daytime rather than at 3am which was when he woke up to play for the first couple of weeks! Now he wakes up at normal time so I am less sleep deprived!
 
Here are a few pics for you and the rest of the team.


(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/CATSRescue/adoption/Hobobirdwatching.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/CATSRescue/adoption/HoboRelaxing.jpg)

and now is this a face of sheer bliss or what!!!

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/CATSRescue/adoption/Hobosnoozing.jpg)
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo Now With Update Piccies!!!
Post by: Millys Mum on February 20, 2008, 17:49:59 PM
 :Luv: :Luv:

Looks like he does a lot of relaxing  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo Now With Update Piccies!!!
Post by: ginge66 on February 20, 2008, 17:51:39 PM
So pleased to see he is doing well, he is gorgeous  :Luv: :Luv:
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo Now With Update Piccies!!!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 20, 2008, 17:59:35 PM
Hobo is just downright lovely  ;D

I am so pleased he is settling in well.
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo Now With Update Piccies!!!
Post by: madkittyrescue on February 20, 2008, 18:28:07 PM
it is so fabulous to see... especially with everything that he's been through  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo Now With Update Piccies!!!
Post by: candyshandy on February 20, 2008, 19:55:27 PM
What a fabulous ending and he looks sooooo happy and relaxed  :Luv: :Luv:
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo Now With Update Piccies!!!
Post by: dolcetta46 on February 20, 2008, 20:36:50 PM
What a delicious looking boy he is... :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:  So glad to see him finding a home to chill out and be happy and loved as I can see in those photos ;D
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo Now With Update Piccies!!!
Post by: pappilon on February 20, 2008, 20:53:24 PM
Awwwww Hobo looks so content and happy :Luv:  :Luv2: He is gorgeous :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo Now With Update Piccies!!!
Post by: JackSpratt on February 20, 2008, 21:43:21 PM
Wow, looks like Hobo landed firmly on all four paws! Glad to see it as well, had a bit of a soft spot for him. :)
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo Now With Update Piccies!!!
Post by: clarenmax on February 21, 2008, 09:38:33 AM
He looks like one contented little man  :Luv:

Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo Now With Update Piccies!!!
Post by: Gail Bengal Slave on February 21, 2008, 11:47:27 AM
Well he certainy knows he boss  :Luv: :Luv:

- what a fab end for a handsome lad - love the photo of him on the cabinet with his leg hanging down - Mr Cool or what?  ;D
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo Now With Update Piccies!!!
Post by: MrsR on February 21, 2008, 11:51:20 AM
Ahhhhhhhhhh what a lovely ending and how chilled and happy does he look  :Luv: :briggin:
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo Now With Update Piccies!!!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on February 21, 2008, 13:15:38 PM
Aww, that is lovely to see
Title: Re: Special Home wanted for Hobo Now With Update Piccies!!!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on February 26, 2008, 15:36:19 PM
 Just caught up with this, I am so pleased for you Mr Hobo  :Luv:

Hope he is happy in his new forever home  :hug: well done Sarah