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Title: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: wharfevalley catsprotection on April 20, 2009, 12:27:36 PM
Well Noah is finally out of the vets and settling into his foster space!

He is the size of a small house and inhales food at a rate of notts! His paws are still a bit sore and therefore we're still looking for an indoor home with no other cats or dogs as he doesn't like them.

From this...

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/jenniferphoenix/Noahatworst.jpg)

To this...

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/jenniferphoenix/Noahnew.jpg)

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/jenniferphoenix/Noahnew2.jpg)

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/jenniferphoenix/Noahnew3.jpg)

I'll be forever grateful that he didn't end up pts by the RSPCA and our amazing vets gave him the chance for a new home.

Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Dawn F on April 20, 2009, 12:29:45 PM
omg what an amazing difference - well done all of you!!!!
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Post by: sheryl on April 20, 2009, 12:31:17 PM
WOW what a beautiful boy and what a relief that he ended up with your wonderful vets - well done all of you xxx
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: dabs on April 20, 2009, 13:06:57 PM
He is gorgeous and well done to you and the vets. A long haul but he looks the bees knees. Hope he finds a good home soon.
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Sabrina (Auferstehen) on April 20, 2009, 13:10:42 PM
What an amazing little guy!

So glad you guys got him and helped him recover.
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Mark on April 20, 2009, 13:16:32 PM
What a difference  :hug:

Noah is  :Luv2:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on April 20, 2009, 13:39:31 PM
What a transformation and what a hunk  :Luv2:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: JackSpratt on April 20, 2009, 13:39:47 PM
That actually made me well up - well done for giving Noah the chance he deserved.  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Beth on April 20, 2009, 13:43:19 PM
The difference in him is astounding! :wow: :Luv: Everyone involved with his rescue and care should be so proud of themselves. :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bryony84 on April 20, 2009, 14:18:36 PM
Goodness, what an amazing transformation! He's beautiful
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: clarenmax on April 20, 2009, 14:56:56 PM
Awwww, have gone a bit misty eyed here as well  :Luv:

Such an amazing transformation, he's an adorable boy, and so pleased he was given the chance to shine  :Luv2:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bazsmum on April 20, 2009, 15:29:22 PM
Oh how wonderful he looks....so pleased that he has turned around fully...what a beautiful boy!  :Luv2:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Skiddaw on April 20, 2009, 17:10:42 PM
That's truly amazing... lucky, lucky Noah! I hope he finds his forever home soon. What beautiful eyes he has.  :Luv2:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on April 20, 2009, 17:18:00 PM
That's astonishing! Is this really the same puss???  :wow:

Very well done to all concerned for saving this puss. May be find a great home to spend the rest of his days in the luxury he deserves!  :naughty:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bonkers Mad!!! on April 20, 2009, 17:08:07 PM
he looks fantastic, what a handsome boy  :Luv2:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Millys Mum on April 20, 2009, 20:06:11 PM
Wow  :wow: :wow:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Wibblechick on April 20, 2009, 20:25:28 PM
Im all blurry eyed and a lump in my throat

Well done, you  - what a fantastic result  :hug:

Noah deserves a wonderful new home and a new start  :Luv2:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: ginge66 on April 20, 2009, 20:20:17 PM
Wow thats a fantastic transformation, what a credit to all concerned.
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: hOrZa on April 20, 2009, 20:24:27 PM
That really is amazing :)
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on April 20, 2009, 20:56:38 PM
OMG what a stunner ...and what an amazing transformation from that poorly mucky sad little boy that came in to that gorgeous cuddle bum now.  He is a credit to you and everyone involved in his care and rehabilittion.

Apart from his "poorly paws" an indoor home is probably best for him as an all white boy would be so prone to sunburn as well. 

He really is gorgeous and I'm sure you will have no trouble finding him the special home he so rightly deserves  :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) on April 20, 2009, 22:15:27 PM
Well done! He looks amazing and you should be so proud to have given him that second chance. What an hunk :Luv2:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: bonnielass on April 20, 2009, 22:22:52 PM
Well done to all concerned for transforming this little man from the sad case that he was into this stunning looking boy :Luv: he deserves nothing but the best from now on and hope it wont be long before he finds his forever home :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on April 21, 2009, 08:05:04 AM
God what fantastic pics.  He looks so different, bless him.  Hope that Noah gets a good home and soon, bless him.  Can't believe the difference in him.  So good to see  ;D
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: madkittyrescue on April 21, 2009, 10:06:33 AM
absolutely brilliant news!  such an enormous change and if anyone deserved it he did!

Well done to everyone involved for giving him a chance at life.  I truly hope he finds a home where he can be pampered for the rest of his days! :)  :Luv2:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on April 22, 2009, 08:10:22 AM
Wow, how amazing does he look now - I bet he will be snapped up very quickly, he is such a gorgeous cat.
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Janeyk on April 22, 2009, 08:13:22 AM
He deserves lovely forever home now bless him afer all he's been through  :Luv:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Gail Bengal Slave on April 22, 2009, 11:41:58 AM
OMG  :wow: :wow:

Waht a healthly bouncing lad he is now - he looks so happy. God love him  - I am so please for this fella xxxxxxxxxxxx
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Lynds on April 22, 2009, 21:26:31 PM
I'm shocked and stunned. Well done for giving him a chance and taking such good care of him. I got a lump in my throat when I saw the new pics. I'm really happy. Give Noah and big hug from me.

xx
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Sootyca on September 27, 2009, 23:21:21 PM
Just seen on Moneysavingexpert - one of the posters there is adopting Noah!

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1932035

Good news for this little lad.

Karen
x
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on September 27, 2009, 23:30:06 PM
I just looked at the link and didnt see that at all LOL.......I thought she rukled him out as she has hard floors and he needs carpets cos of his paws...........maybe I need stronger binnoculars LOL
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Sootyca on September 27, 2009, 23:31:59 PM
I think she had originally but tonight there was an update (3rd page) to say she was taking him as he was okay on laminate.  ;D
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on September 27, 2009, 23:38:26 PM
 :wooooo: :wooooo: :wooooo:

Excellent news for Noah, can't believe he was still waiting after all this time  :Crazy:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on September 27, 2009, 23:42:35 PM
Thats great and posts were appearing while i wasa watching, think it takes a time to update.

She certainly seems to care about him and hope he has a fantastic life there  ;D
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Kay and Penny on September 27, 2009, 23:49:15 PM
I think Noah has fallen on his poor paws there, as his new meowmy is clearly a responsible owner

laminate flooring is going to have advantages for her over dark carpeting, that's for sure :rofl: - and I think it is softer to the feet than a lot of carpet
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on September 28, 2009, 07:09:09 AM
I would so love to think of Noah getting his forever home - he's such a beautiful boy and he deserves the very best.  :)
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: ClaireR on September 28, 2009, 11:21:50 AM
Amazing.  This boy is gorgeous and the rescue and vets have performed a miracle.  Well done.
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bazsmum on September 28, 2009, 14:41:46 PM
 :wooooo: I am so pleased to hear this and Well Done to Fire Fox!  :Luv: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on September 28, 2009, 14:43:48 PM
Hi All

Thought I'd sign up to introduce myself as Noah's new mum! I'm delighted to have been offered him, as he is just gorgeous and seems full of character. Noah will be staying in foster care for another week or two while I get organised at home, but I am reliably informed that he is much loved there. Will continue to call him Noah as it seems to suit him and I'd like to make the transition as easy as possible. Been busy today browsing online at stuff to keep my new boy happy and healthy ...

Fire Fox
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bazsmum on September 28, 2009, 14:47:56 PM
 :welcome: to Purrs....Fire Fox, Arnt the before and after pics of Noah totally amazing....This is one special boy who so deserves a loving slave!  ;) :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Kay and Penny on September 28, 2009, 15:03:40 PM
welcome to the wonderful world of Purrs, Fire Fox

Noah is a very special boy, and I am soooooooooo jealous - but I'll struggle to get over it if you promise lots of pics when he comes to you :sneaky:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Dawn F on September 28, 2009, 15:04:54 PM
welcome firefox and congratulations on homing the lovely noah!
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on September 28, 2009, 15:11:18 PM
 :welcome: to Purrs Firefox  ;D

We all love Noah here and watched his progress from being such a sick boy and its wonderful that he is going to have a lovely home.

So pleased you are going to call him Noah still   ;D
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Janeyk on September 28, 2009, 16:11:26 PM
Hi and welcome to Purrs Fire Fox  ;D

Great to hear that you are adopting the gorgeous Noah  :Luv:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: wharfevalley catsprotection on September 28, 2009, 16:39:10 PM
Hey Firefox!

I spoke to Liz yesterday and we're all SO pleased that we've found such a FAB home for Noah! We expect lots of pics and an update once he's settled as he's such a favorite with the branch!!!

Jen (Homing Officer)
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: clarenmax on September 28, 2009, 16:49:34 PM
Hiya and  :welcome: to Purrs  ;D

Congratulations on adopting the wonderful Noah, bet you can't wait  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Rosella moggy on September 28, 2009, 17:08:36 PM
 :welcome: to Purrs FireFox

Well what an amazing boy you are going to have.  Well done to all who aided his recovery  :hug: :hug: :hug:.  Simply amazing  :)
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on September 28, 2009, 20:21:39 PM
Hey Firefox!

I spoke to Liz yesterday and we're all SO pleased that we've found such a FAB home for Noah! We expect lots of pics and an update once he's settled as he's such a favorite with the branch!!!

Jen (Homing Officer)

 :thanks: to everyone for the warm welcome! I am amazed Noah hasn't been snapped up before now as he's so beautiful and a real rags-to-riches story, so I feel very lucky to have been chosen for him. As soon as I can work out how to use my digital camera, I promise to attempt photos that make him look as well as he does with his foster mum: I think I have a tough act to follow! I've spoken with her this evening and she's been really helpful - I am looking forward to meeting her and Noah soon, and hope she will come visit once he's settled.

Not decided what to do about a cat tree/ activity centre: I've been hunting for something plush so that it won't aggravate Noah's paws but not finding anything 'just right'. He's a very big lad by all accounts so no point in the ones with kitten-sized hidey holes! It sounds like claws will mainly be a job for the vet, which is good as it means his paws can have a regular inspection.

Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Mark on September 28, 2009, 20:41:01 PM
I'm really choked up that Noah had landed (gently) on his paws with someone that will really take care of his needs  :hug:. I saw on Money Saving Expert (Which I should look at properly as I am the official Purrs Miser money saver  :evillaugh: ) that some people recommended PAH own brand in the silver bag. There are a few on here that swear by it including Helen whose 2 boys have grown up on it and if they are anything to go by........

I would buy it myself but I have to buy renal and obesity food for my lot.
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on September 29, 2009, 00:37:21 AM
 :welcome: to Purrs Fire Fox - sounds like Noah has well and truly landed on his paws finding you  :) Looking forward to seeing his :pic: when he's settled in with you  ;D
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on September 29, 2009, 08:09:20 AM
I am really pleased to hear this.
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on September 29, 2009, 09:19:42 AM
Hello Firefox.  Welcome to Purrs and congratulations on such a good choice of companion as we think you'll have with Noah!  :welcome: ;D
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: moira on September 29, 2009, 09:50:24 AM
Welcome from me too, Firefox. Noah is gorgeous. Unbelievable when you see the before and after pics. He is lucky to have found you.
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Millys Mum on September 29, 2009, 10:48:27 AM
Congratulations  ;D ;D Noah was one that really got to me, couldnt beliveve the pics of him  :(

I saw on Money Saving Expert (Which I should look at properly as I am the official Purrs Miser money saver  :evillaugh: ) that some people recommended PAH own brand in the silver bag. There are a few on here that swear by it including Helen whose 2 boys have grown up on it and if they are anything to go by........

Reccomended by 'spookeylukey' and ingredients listed, i wonder if thats helen  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: wharfevalley catsprotection on September 29, 2009, 17:24:10 PM
Hehe - oh yes I think that Noah is such a wriggler that claw clipping will be a vets job!!! When I met him he was all over me and then chasing round my feet, then eating food, then chasing a ball - he never stopped!

He's had 2 foster mummies and both have loved him lots so i'll make sure that any pics are sent to both of them as it's always hard to say goodbye to them.

Hmm, yes in terms of the activity centre I would say something softer would be good (although might need replacing more often) - I did see some cheaper ones in Tesco Direct and Argos which might be good - he's a chunky boy and LOVES his food though and might pull a lighter one over lol!

Jen x

PS - Noah is such a special boy that we really have waited for the best home for him - so many people were put off by him being white or boisterous and we waited for someone to love him for being him!! We're very lucky to have found Firefox!
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Kay and Penny on September 29, 2009, 17:26:38 PM
can Noah use a sisal cat scratcher, as most of the activity centres have them
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on September 29, 2009, 18:27:50 PM
I am surprised people don't want a white cat - Noah is stunning as is Fox who is also white. I read that people don't choose all black cats either, which again I can't understand.  :shocked:

I love the personality of playful cats and have a large living area to chase around: nice soft rug too, so Noah can play on that if his paws are sensitive. I'm guessing he won't want to use a sisal scratcher, so I am looking for a cat tree that is mainly plush with sisal just on the uprights so he has the option. I liked this best, but want something bigger:
http://www.cattrees.co.uk/gandia-scratch-post-activity-centre.html
or perhaps these:
http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats/scratching_posts/medium/42241
http://www.zooplus.com/shop/cats/scratching_posts/solid_wood_cat_trees/wooden_base_plate/127231

I get paid tomorrow so I think there will be some serious spending soon after that ...
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Millys Mum on September 29, 2009, 18:42:21 PM
http://www.zooplus.com/shop/cats/scratching_posts/solid_wood_cat_trees/wooden_base_plate/127231 (http://www.zooplus.com/shop/cats/scratching_posts/solid_wood_cat_trees/wooden_base_plate/127231)

Iv got that but in the normal range (without the fancy base plate) its very good  ;D
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bazsmum on September 29, 2009, 19:18:00 PM
We love our white cats Fire Fox....Only one prob methinks though!  :tired: Welcome to our club!  ;) :hug:
http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,27988.0.html#bot
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on September 29, 2009, 20:36:55 PM
 :welcome: :welcome: FireFox toPurrs and Congratulations on giving Noah a forever home.  As you can probably tell we all feel in love with the speical little lad and it's great that he fianlly has an equally speical "slave" to look after him.  :hug:  (I get the impression he is going to be spoilt rotten .... and quite right too).
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on September 30, 2009, 18:55:15 PM
I am going to visit on Saturday and cannot wait to meet Noah and his lovely foster mum!

Ordered so far a SlimCat feeding ball, plush cube with catnip balls hidden inside, small Puppy Kong and two Turbo Track kits as I just could not resist this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIgdVucDeVU&feature=fvw  :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:
Noah apparently already has lots of smaller toys sent in by his fan club, and particularly likes a fishing rod and a furry mouse. I'm afraid the only sensible stuff I have bought are feeding bowls and cat grass!
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on September 30, 2009, 18:58:44 PM
He's going to be one spolt boy, that's for sure  :wow: The turbo track is great, I keep the excitement alive for my two boys by hiding a few treats in the track  :naughty:

Not trying to bankrupt you but have you seen the Purrs shop http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/catalog/

There's some great toys - 100% of profits go to cat rescue too  ;D
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on September 30, 2009, 21:16:32 PM
I dont think sensible and new cat belong in the same sentence  :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on October 01, 2009, 20:42:39 PM
I know what you mean about sensible ... but if I don't get a litter tray and some James Wellbeloved I don't think either of us will be very happy! I ordered the Turbo Tracks from the Purrs shop - I wouldn't have paid £7 delivery if it wasn't for a good cause! However they are out of stock, so won't arrive before Noah.  :'(

A decision has (almost) been made on the cat tree: I have e-mailed a local company to price up adding a bed to this:
http://www.kalven.co.uk/playcentre.htm
I think these are made to order so again the tree won't be here before Noah!
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on October 01, 2009, 20:50:05 PM
That cat tree looks good, nice and soft for his paws  ;D

The Purrs shop postal prices go on weight and the turbo track is quite bulky/heavy - you could have added lots of other little bits to the order without the postage price going up.  Sorry, not helpful after the event is it  :shy: Tan imports lots of the toys from the US so Noah will be one of the few UK cats to own one  :wow:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 01, 2009, 21:22:53 PM
I think the order will be in shortly but sometimes they get held up in customs.

I am sure that Noah will be reaaly excited as his stuff starts to arrive, one spoilt little cat me thinks  ;D ;D
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on October 03, 2009, 17:07:50 PM
I am sure the Turbo Track will be worth the money and the wait; if Noah really takes to it I will place an order with Purrs for a third set plus whatever bits and bobs catch my eye.

I have met Noah and ... :catlove2: He had a cuddle on my lap and purred away, no sign of any hissing or nipping which he does occasionally when frightened! Noah's foster mum has worked wonders building up his trust. I am, of course, covered in white fur! ;) Luckily my sofa, rug, towels and duvet cover are off white so Noah's hair will blend in beautifully. Really looking forward to his arrival next weekend!
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on October 03, 2009, 21:09:33 PM
I bet the next week will feel like a whole year :waiting: I'm so pleased he's found such a fab home (and a teensy bit jealous if I'm honest!)  :)
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: clarenmax on October 04, 2009, 08:05:08 AM
So pleased the meeting went well, he sounds such a babe!

Do a sleep counter to countdown the week  ;D
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on October 04, 2009, 14:50:29 PM
I would have adopted Noah however the first meeting had gone, but I do feel more confident he will settle quickly here now. His fosterer typed up his likes and dislikes which is brilliant as you don't always know so much about a rescue cat. I need a week to get organised: I've just placed an order with PetPlanet for dry food, litter, litter tray and carrier so need this to arrive before Noah! Also my boyfriend is moving out late in the week  :( so it wouldn't be fair to bring Noah into the disruption.
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bazsmum on October 04, 2009, 15:47:29 PM
Aw! Im sure his stock will come in time....Glad you know more about Noah from his fosterer and no obvious probs!  ;)

Sorry to hear your BF is moving out and bless you for thinking of Noah and the effect it may of had on him! Hope its not too stressful for you!  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 04, 2009, 18:09:27 PM
I cant wait to see Noah in his new home  ;D
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Kay and Penny on October 09, 2009, 10:23:44 AM
is tomorrow the big day?
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on October 09, 2009, 12:29:20 PM
is tomorrow the big day?

I think (hope!) so, I need to ring Liz at Adel CP to confirm. The litter tray, carrier, dry food and litter all arrived yesterday so all the basics are in place: over the few weeks the Kalven tree and Turbo Track will arrive, and I am going to ask for cat-proof window protection for my birthday next month.
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bazsmum on October 09, 2009, 12:48:16 PM
 :crossed: That all goes to plan and the gorgeous Noah is home with you tomorrow!  ;D :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Kay and Penny on October 09, 2009, 12:59:41 PM
no-one  could accuse you, FF, of not making every effort possible to be an ideal owner for the gorgeous Noah - he sure is going to be one lucky boy

I bet all the rescues wish all prospective adopters were like you :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on October 09, 2009, 13:26:03 PM
Noah deserves the best care! :Luv2: I do feel more responsibility for him than I would for an outdoor cat as I will be his only source of nutrition, exercise and mental stimulation. And he doesn't have the opportunity to vote with his paws if he doesn't like me!!
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bazsmum on October 09, 2009, 13:32:52 PM
And he doesn't have the opportunity to vote with his paws if he doesn't like me!!

 :rofl: You are so right but Im sure that will never occur!  :Luv2:  :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: clarenmax on October 09, 2009, 13:36:10 PM
Exciting  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Hope all goes well tomorrow, and remember, lots of piccies  :)
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Janeyk on October 09, 2009, 14:34:53 PM
Best of luck for tomorrow xx
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on October 10, 2009, 15:48:36 PM
Well?  Is he home yet?  :wow:  :waiting: :pic:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on October 10, 2009, 17:18:48 PM
Noah has just been delivered, and is presently hiding behind the sofa.  :'( He has been out for very small forays, but crouched right down: he ventured out to sniff his water bowl so will try to tempt him with some smelly fishy food shortly. I will take photos but not until he is a little more settled which his foster mum seems to think will only be a day or two.

A big  :thanks: to all at Adel Cats Protection for working such miracles to get Noah well, and entrusting him to me!
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on October 10, 2009, 17:45:22 PM
 :welcome: home Noah  :wow:

I think it's perfectly normal for him to be hiding at this stage, I'm sure over the next few hours and days he'll start to relax a bit and you can start the bonding process  :)
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on October 10, 2009, 18:35:53 PM
I agree with Helen - he just needs some time to adjust to his new home.   If you give him space and time to gather his courage and curiousity he'll  be making himself at home in no time.  :hug: :hug: ;D   Welcome Home Noah!
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Millys Mum on October 10, 2009, 18:37:33 PM
 :wooooo: :wooooo:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on October 10, 2009, 18:53:45 PM
Noah has graduated from behind the sofa to inside a large cardboard box with a blanket from his foster home. Smelly fishy food has been consumed but he isn't interested in his favourite laser toy. I am presently sitting on the sofa and talking to him every so often, hopefully he will explore the sitting room undisturbed overnight.

I know they can take a while to settle - I had a gorgeous little black female from the RSPCA who lived under the spare bed for the first week, but turned into a very loving cat after a couple of months. I just feel so sorry for Noah he's had a tough day with both a car and van journey, a quick visit to the vet and then being abandoned in an alien environment.  :scared:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: clarenmax on October 10, 2009, 18:57:22 PM
Glad Noah is now with you  :Luv2:

Let him settle in his own time is all I can say, I'm sure he'll come round in no time  :hug:

When I adopted Poot 2 months ago, he spent the first few days mostly hiding under the bed and generally being scaredy, to look at him now you'd never now how nervous he had been.

Noah has well and truly landed on his paws, he just needs a bit of time to figure that out  :hug: :Luv2:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Kay and Penny on October 10, 2009, 19:12:32 PM
Noah is going to suss out in no time at all what a wonderful new home and  slave he has got :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Janeyk on October 10, 2009, 19:28:18 PM
 :) Glad to hear that Noah is home with you at last and I'm sure he'll be really happy with you once he settles down  :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Yvonne on October 10, 2009, 21:55:30 PM
Hello Fire Fox and Noah and a warm   :welcome:  to Purrs

Hope Noah settles in really quickly

So sorry to hear about the boyfriend troubles - hope you are ok now     :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bazsmum on October 11, 2009, 02:09:34 AM
Glad Noah is now home with his mum, give him a couple of days and you will have changed from mum to slave and he will be ruling the roost!  ;)
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on October 11, 2009, 09:46:50 AM
Morning Firefox.  What news of Noah this morning?   ;D
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on October 11, 2009, 10:10:49 AM
Morning Noah fans!

Late yesterday evening Noah emerged gingerly for more food, a drink, use the litter tray and sniff all around the sitting room before taking up residence on top of one of my storage units (worktop height and size) for a very thorough wash. He eyed up the sofa where I was sat but didn't make a move :scared: although he did allow me to approach him and headbutted me for a stroke, but no purring.

This morning I was greeted by miaows, Noah telling me I was rather late serving breakfast! He's had a little more fishy cat food, a half hour of :catlove2: with lots of purring before returning to his vantage point on top of the unit for his morning ablutions. He seems MUCH more relaxed today, if all goes well I will attempt photographs tomorrow. Noah's favourite toy mouse has moved overnight, so will try playing a bit later!
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on October 11, 2009, 10:12:56 AM
Aww, glad to hear this.
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Janeyk on October 11, 2009, 10:13:08 AM
 :Luv: :Luv: awww I'm so pleased, I can see you becoming really close friends very soon  :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: wharfevalley catsprotection on October 11, 2009, 12:03:19 PM
Great news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope it's OK if when you post pictures, I can use some of them in the next newsletter for the branch as he has SO many fans waiting to hear how he's getting on!

Give him lots of hugs from us all here at Adel CP - we love you Noah!

J xxx
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 11, 2009, 12:09:02 PM
So pleased that Noah has arrived with you frefox and sounds like he is doing really well  ;D
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Christine (Blip) on October 11, 2009, 12:19:27 PM
It sounds as if Noah is settling in already  ;D

I had somehow managed to miss his story and just want to say a belated congratulations to all those concerned in his rescue and recovery  :hug:

Edited to add that I didn't realise who he was: I remember following his progress a few months ago.  How wonderful that he now has a lovely new home  :wow:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bazsmum on October 11, 2009, 13:40:04 PM
Fab news! So glad he is coming round so soon!  :Luv2: :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on October 11, 2009, 14:55:15 PM
Sounds like he's coming on a treat  :)
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: clarenmax on October 11, 2009, 17:21:55 PM
Awwww, it will be like he's lived with you forever in no time at all  :hug:  :Luv:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Millys Mum on October 11, 2009, 18:52:47 PM
He will be bossing you around in no time  ;D
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on October 11, 2009, 20:37:15 PM
 :evillaugh:  His favourite mouse had moved eh?  Wonder how that happened.....   :)
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on October 12, 2009, 11:05:35 AM
Great news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope it's OK if when you post pictures, I can use some of them in the next newsletter for the branch as he has SO many fans waiting to hear how he's getting on!

Give him lots of hugs from us all here at Adel CP - we love you Noah!

J xxx

Yes of course you can use any photographs - today's mission is to work out how to use my digital camera and upload pictures (not very technical  :-[).

We had lots of cuddles and purring yesterday, but Noah seemed too distracted by new sights and sounds to want to play much. He did briefly retreat under the sofa when I opened the windows for a bit of air - not impressed by bus engines, a dog barking, the clock tower chiming or a group of men shouting! But he emerged quickly after each fright and seems to enjoy watching the world go by. I *think* I was awoken at 4am by miaowing, but when I came out to Noah he was on the sofa and didn't appear to be distressed at all. A little more :Luv: before I went back to bed: not sure whether he was bored, lonely, hungry or cold ... seems fine this morning.
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: wharfevalley catsprotection on October 12, 2009, 11:10:09 AM
Hehe - good luck with the camera!

Great news about how he's getting on! Don't worry about the crying at night, my Katie does is sometimes and when we first got her we thought she was crying through distress or something, but every time we went through to comfort her, she was playing with her mouse so we think that she's almost singing to herself and is happy  :Luv2:

J xxx
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on October 12, 2009, 19:43:32 PM
Apologies to all for the absence of pictures. Noah has graduated from the storage unit to sitting beside me on the sofa most of the day, which is lovely but no good for photos as he is effectively camoflaged! :rofl: The few times he has been off the sofa he has been very camera shy, and even retreated under the sofa again for a brief period this evening. I've also noticed Noah has a 'safe zone' which doesn't include the kitchen end of the room so have moved his feeding bowl up to encourage him to explore.
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 12, 2009, 19:44:44 PM
Pictures can wait, Noah is the most important thing right now  :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bazsmum on October 15, 2009, 13:23:58 PM
Hope the gorgeous man is becoming more confident as the days go by!  :Luv2: :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on October 15, 2009, 16:03:49 PM
Hiya!

Noah remains largely superglued to the sofa but as of yesterday was given access to the rest of the flat. He has explored over multiple forays, returning regularly as if to check that everything was ok - very cute! Unfortunately if I attempt to follow him for a photo-opportunity he hightails it back in to the living area. :-: He didn't sleep with me last night, and was upset for a couple of hours this morning after I vacuumed so there is still lots of work to be done. He's started to play in short bursts, both with me and solo which is funny to watch - he has a felt fish that he hugs with his front paws and kicks with his back legs! :) Noah is absolutely adorable, very affectionate and well behaved - doesn't attempt to go onto the kitchen worktops or scratch anything other than his scratching box: all in all I am a very lucky slave!
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Dawn F on October 15, 2009, 16:05:04 PM
he sounds pretty settled!
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: clarenmax on October 15, 2009, 16:50:34 PM
He sounds like he's settling in just fine  :Luv:  :Luv2:

Don't count your chickens yet with worktops though  :shify:  I thought I was onto a winner with Poot, until he learned what they were exactly 2 months after he came to live with us  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bazsmum on October 18, 2009, 14:32:38 PM
How's everything going with Noah FF? All great progress I hope!  ;D :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on October 19, 2009, 18:57:34 PM
Hi all! Noah is now playing more but still not for long each time: this afternoon he was chasing in circles and pouncing on nothing which was very funny! His foster mum says she has never seen him do that, I think it's because he has a big open space to play in. He has been naughty for the first time trying to scratch on one of my oak doors, and miaowed at me when I told him off. :Luv2: Noah has two cardboard scratch boxes that he uses daily but maybe he needs something vertical as well?

He is interested in the Turbo Track but I haven't seen him play with it much, tho I am sure he does overnight! As soon as I get paid I am ordering Da Bird from Purrs shop and also this Dragonfly toy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V99Ln1pLUtM&feature=related
I need my best friend to come over so she can take pictures while we play: it's just impossible to get a non-blurry action shot with a mobile phone in one hand and a toy in the other!
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on October 19, 2009, 19:31:07 PM
Just to think this little lad feels like playing again after what he'd been through is an absolute tonic!  ;D  Can't wait to see the piccies.  ;) :evillaugh:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on October 19, 2009, 19:33:55 PM
Sounds like it's all going well  ;D If you're getting Da Bird and pole then you  MUST (yes - bold, italic AND underline) get a 'Da Mouse' attachment, my boys go mental for it!
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 19, 2009, 20:24:08 PM
Could da mousie be a bit small for his paws?
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on October 19, 2009, 20:36:23 PM
Sounds like it's all going well  ;D If you're getting Da Bird and pole then you  MUST (yes - bold, italic AND underline) get a 'Da Mouse' attachment, my boys go mental for it!

 :rofl:
I thought about Da Mouse as Noah has a mouse very similar that he likes to bat around, but thought I might get the furry tail-like attachment instead as it would be softer? Do you just pull Da Mouse along the floor? Whatever I order next, it's unlikely that this will be my last Purrs shop purchase!! I have my eye on the Rattle Pongs and also some straight extensions to the Turbo Track. I am recommending Purrs shop regularly on the MSE forums, as the customer service is very good and the toys unique in the UK!
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 19, 2009, 20:41:37 PM
Yes mousie, you just pull along the floor but his fur is a bit rough and wasnt sure it would be good for Noahs paws...but as you know there are so many oother toys and definately unique to the UK  ;D
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on October 19, 2009, 21:00:11 PM
Mousie is a mouse of many talents, he can be dragged, flown, flicked... It's much smaller than you'd imagine and I have no idea what it is about him but both of mine literally go crazy for him. 

The fur attachment doesn't really do it for my two, it gets a 6/10 compared to Da Mouse which is 11/10. 

I had a spare da mouse in my make up case for ages, one day a week or so ago Riley was on the bed and spotted him and was desparately trying to get him.  I hid him and carried on doing my make up but for a week after Riley was obsessed with the make up case as he was looking for Mr Mouse.  He even started chewing the corner of the case to try and get him - it's one of those metal flight case type things!  :doh:

It's made out of a brush type material and is teeny but very attractive to cats apparently!

Here's Lukey after having captured him  :naughty:

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z202/Lucas_Riley/LucasRiley4046Small.jpg)

Has Mr Mousie possessed him?  :Crazy:

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z202/Lucas_Riley/03092007153Small.jpg)

Riley straining like a pit bull terrier!

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z202/Lucas_Riley/LucasRiley4023Small.jpg)
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on October 19, 2009, 21:45:07 PM
I am recommending Purrs shop regularly on the MSE forums, as the customer service is very good and the toys unique in the UK!

Tan will have you struck off Purrs for trying to drive her into the ground  :evillaugh: She said a few days ago that shop orders had gone 'ballistic' and it's probably thanks to the good recommendations on MSE as that site has a mahoosive following!

Seriously though,  :thanks: for the positive recommendations  :hug: The more toys that are sold the more dosh goes to cat rescues ;D
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on October 19, 2009, 21:55:21 PM
Mousie is a mouse of many talents, he can be dragged, flown, flicked... It's much smaller than you'd imagine and I have no idea what it is about him but both of mine literally go crazy for him. 

The fur attachment doesn't really do it for my two, it gets a 6/10 compared to Da Mouse which is 11/10. 

I had a spare da mouse in my make up case for ages, one day a week or so ago Riley was on the bed and spotted him and was desparately trying to get him.  I hid him and carried on doing my make up but for a week after Riley was obsessed with the make up case as he was looking for Mr Mouse.  He even started chewing the corner of the case to try and get him - it's one of those metal flight case type things!  :doh:

It's made out of a brush type material and is teeny but very attractive to cats apparently!

 :rofl: Cats are so funny! Noah just chased around after the laser pointer, and as he cornered on the rug he caught the (fire) door which is propped open with a huge rubber wedge. The door started to close and Noah's back end leapt in the air. Instead of scooting off in fright as I expected he crouched low and stared at the wedge with his head on one side, then started patting it with one paw!! :Luv:

I am not the only one recommending Purrs shop on MSE, but I do keep posting links to or recommending YouTube to see how the toys work. Once you have seen the Turbo Track or Da Bird you are going to want one!!  ;)
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on October 19, 2009, 22:00:32 PM
Bless him! What a a big brave boy he's turning out to be  :Luv:  I personally think the Purrs shop is a no brainer - the best toys, good prices, very reasonable p & p charges (determined by weight of order), quick deliveries and best of all every penny profit goes to help cats less fortunate than ours  :)

Will have to let Tan know about MSE so she can see where the extra revenue is probably coming from!
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bazsmum on October 20, 2009, 12:14:09 PM
Aw! What fun he is having....So glad this lad has landed on his paws with such a loving, attentive meowmy!  :Luv2: :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on October 21, 2009, 20:58:46 PM
You may have read on another thread that my little experiment with a chicken wing was a resounding success! He purred loudly before I'd even got it into his bowl and then promptly devoured it. As Noah much preferred to eat raw meat on my cream rug rather than the washable laminate, I folded the rug in two. Very funny solo play this evening, sticking his head inside the two halves of the rug and pouncing on nothing along the rolled edge! :rofl: I think a chicken wing might just be the thing to keep him still long enough for a photo opportunity ...
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bonkers Mad!!! on October 21, 2009, 22:17:54 PM
Awwwwww, i'm so pleased that Noah is coming along so nicely and has his forever home  :Luv2:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 21, 2009, 23:48:54 PM
noah sounds a lovely terror  ;D
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on October 22, 2009, 17:31:44 PM
 :evillaugh: :rofl:  He sounds well happy!  :Luv:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bazsmum on October 22, 2009, 18:25:04 PM
So glad he has taken to the chicken wings, my lot wont entertain them!  :tired:

He sound's like a real character!  :Luv2: :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on October 23, 2009, 12:55:26 PM
More progress to report! This morning while it was still dark  >:( I received my first furry visitor! Noah stayed on my bed for two and a half hours, we had a cuddle and then he settled down by my legs. I say 'settled' but actually he was intermittently having a very thorough wash and pouncing on the appliqued ribbons on my duvet cover!! :rofl: Last night he played football for ages with a ball of tin foil.
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bazsmum on October 23, 2009, 16:45:06 PM
Fab news! Looks like he has found his true bed at last!  :naughty: :Luv2: :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on October 23, 2009, 18:19:35 PM
Oh Firefox - you have indeed "arrived."   You are now, a proper Meowmy.  Never will your bed be quite the same again.....  :rofl: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Kay and Penny on October 23, 2009, 18:38:49 PM
how sad to think that all these endearing new things he is doing will be driving you nuts in a few more weeks :evillaugh:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Janeyk on October 23, 2009, 19:40:38 PM
awwww bless him, he sounds to be really settling in  :Luv2: :Luv:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Christine (Blip) on October 23, 2009, 19:41:59 PM
how sad to think that all these endearing new things he is doing will be driving you nuts in a few more weeks :evillaugh:

 :rofl:

It's great to hear Noah's steady progress towards his rightful dominant place  ;)
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Baggy on October 23, 2009, 21:08:13 PM
:rofl: It's great to hear Noah's steady progress towards his rightful dominant place  ;)
...yes, soon he will discover how soft and comfortable pillows are :evillaugh:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 23, 2009, 21:10:07 PM
:rofl: It's great to hear Noah's steady progress towards his rightful dominant place  ;)
...yes, soon he will discover how soft and comfortable pillows are :evillaugh:

Especially the one you lie on  :rofl:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on October 26, 2009, 22:42:02 PM
I now have a regular furry visitor on and off all night, sleeping between my feet or behind my knees rather than on the wide open space beside me! :Luv: Might be because my side of the heated blanket is on all night setting and the other side isn't? Also had our first (hopefully last) wee out of the tray when very bad slave did not clean the tray quickly enough. :censored: Have ordered a Dragonfly toy as penance; next purchase to be a second litter tray!
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 26, 2009, 22:55:02 PM
Yes this sounds right and I now have a lovley new big bed but Ducha still steals my pillow and Franta also pops up and down and lies on it the other side , just as with the old bed.....sigh
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Kay and Penny on October 26, 2009, 22:58:19 PM
so Noah wees where he shouldn't and is rewarded with a new toy :shify:

let's hope he doesn't make the connection :evillaugh:

Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on October 30, 2009, 09:03:37 AM
Having not shown much interest in the Turbo Track since the first couple of days, Noah has learned how to push the balls over the hills! Seemed a bit flummoxed pushing them under tho ...  He does play a lot in the night so must have been practicing! :)  Just ordered Da Bird, fur attachment, straights for the Turbo Track and a honeysuckle squirrel from the Purrs shop.
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bazsmum on October 30, 2009, 14:32:52 PM
What a lucky boy Noah is, his Christmas has certainly came early in more ways than one!  :Luv2: :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Janeyk on October 30, 2009, 15:46:52 PM
What a lucky boy Noah is, his Christmas has certainly came early in more ways than one!  :Luv2: :hug:

It definitely has  ;D  :Luv2:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on October 30, 2009, 15:59:14 PM
Isn't it lovely to hear how his confidence is growing bit by bit.  :Luv:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on November 20, 2009, 00:12:07 AM
*waits to get told off for not supplying photos* I know I know, you can blame my dad ... we had Noah, we had Dragonfly toy :sneaky: we had technowhiz brother plus digital camera .... but we did not have charged batteries.  >:( I swear the photos are jinxed!

But I will update anyway! I was marvelling the other day with Noah asleep on my lap how settled he is in just six weeks or so. He has met my aunt then my best friend, then my parents AND brother all in one go without disappearing under the sofa or nipping anyone! Noah is turning into quite the chatterbox, and is especially noisy first thing when he wants feeding - if miaowing sat in the doorway doesn't work then headbutting and purring in my ear rarely fails. :naughty:

Noah goes wild for the Original Dragonfly, leaping and pouncing for ten minutes without licking his legs as he's done before. His fosterer thought this might be sensitivity in his paws after too much activity so I don't play too long in any one session but, having read the behaviour guides, I wonder if some was frustration as he was mostly playing with the laser toy? Can't wait for Da Bird to arrive - we also have Da Furry attachment, will get Da Mousey and Kitty Kopter next time as they come so highly recommended.

I am, of course, ecstatic with my enslavement and like to think Noah is getting quite attached to me too, as he gets quite stroppy if I am busy about the flat rather that sitting cuddling! :Luv: It's a mystery to me how such an affectionate and beautiful boy ended up on the streets and a further mystery how, in such a state, he survived that awful snow to be rescued by the wonderful Adel CP.

The final sentence is a genuine message from Noah himself to you all as he just stepped on the laptop!  :rofl:
 mmmmmmmmmmnm
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 20, 2009, 00:46:42 AM
Sorry but I blame you  :rofl: :rofl:

You should check everythiung out before you let men get involved  :rofl: :rofl:

I have a need to see Noah, I cant remeber what he looks like......its just not good enough  :shify: :shify:

He sounds like he is doing really well  ;D
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Janeyk on November 20, 2009, 06:37:43 AM
Noah sounds to be doing great!  :Luv:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on November 20, 2009, 06:57:42 AM
Hmmmm.  It does sound like he's doing well.  Prob'ly looks like he's doing well too.  Sigh.....   :waiting:  Batteries should be about charged by now?  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bazsmum on November 20, 2009, 15:10:52 PM
Noah sounds to be doing great!  :Luv:

So he does!  :Luv2:

Adding the pressure (In your own time of course!  :naughty: )  :pic: :print: :rules: :heeee heeee:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Dawn F on November 20, 2009, 15:25:57 PM
a great update (I won't moan about pics - I'm not one to talk!!)
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Kay and Penny on November 20, 2009, 16:18:58 PM
I don't believe Noah is doing well at all - I think he's looking so rough Firefox daren't post any photos of him ;)
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Shirley on November 21, 2009, 16:02:52 PM
I've only just seen this thread about the stunning Noah and the 'before and after' photos! OMG what on earth had happened to the poor little man?
Whoever it was that got him from before to after should be so proud of themseleves! Just wonderful!

So glad he's found a loving furrever home x
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: wharfevalley catsprotection on November 23, 2009, 11:22:00 AM
Hey Firefox - SO glad about the news and also thanks for the reference for PAH grant  :hug:

Shirley - it was our CP branch here in Adel (Leeds) that found Noah one frosty morning back in March. The RSPCA had been called 3 times but not responded and so our intrepid trappers went off to find a 'sick looking' cat in a council estate in Leeds.

Well as you can see from the pics, what she found was a filty mass of urine and poo soaked fur, cowering in a bin shed in a lady's home. He stunk to high heaven and we just didn't know whether he'd make it (in fact we really did think it would be a one way trip to the vets for Noah)

His paws suffer from a condition that makes them swell and burst if left untreated (perfectly fine if care is taken and a steroid injection given at the first signs of any trouble)

I have to say that although the branch cared for Noah, it was really the WONDFERFUL vets at Baildon that got him better. He was in the vets for around 12 weeks and they didn't charge us full price (a god send!) and took such amazing care of him. They are the ones who gave him a chance and when we though PTS might be the best course, they said they thought he had a chance of pulling through.

Honestly, all at the branch are so fond of Noah and he's got quite a following on here! Forefox is the best owner we could have ever hoped for for him and we're thrilled he's (gently!) landed on his paws!

Jen xxxx
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Shirley on November 23, 2009, 15:58:49 PM
Thank goodness for that wonderful vet and yourselves! That poor creature must've been in agony! 12 weeks in the vets!!!!! Unbelieveable how the RSPCA ignored the calls!!!
He's one very lucky boy! Hope he's continuing to do well! xx      :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Mark on November 23, 2009, 17:18:51 PM
Unbelieveable how the RSPCA ignored the calls!!!

Sadly it isn't unbelievable as we hear stories like it all the time where the RSPCA just aren't interested.

We had a case a couple of years ago where a cat was at a vet with a broken pelvis after being in an RTA. The vet had called them and they mentioned max £60 which obviously isn't enough to treat broken bones. He phoned our branch (CP) and Sharon agreed to take the cat on. The vet (Companion Care in PAH, Canterbury) were very good and said they would only charge us for the expensive metalwork they had to order in and would do all surgery for free  :)

We often hear of people reporting strays, even pregnant ones and they are usually told not to feed them and they will go away  >:( - which is the opposite of our advice which is to check the cat is being fed and try to help.

Anyway, Noah is a special boy  :Luv2:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Shirley on November 23, 2009, 18:09:04 PM
I don't know why i was surprised, really!

My ex's mom and dad have a mom and kittens in their neighbours garden at the mo and when she rang the RSPCA she was told 'as long as mom is feeding the babies, they'll be ok'!!! That was in August and they're still there. I've also phoned CP and a local rescue, no joy. I appreciate everywhere is full, but they need trapping and neutering or there'll be more than a mom and 2 kittens to sort out!

And yes, Noah is adorable xx
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: wharfevalley catsprotection on November 24, 2009, 09:29:49 AM
Hi Shirley - which branch of CP are you near?

You're right that they need neutering asap and trapping if they've not had any contact... let us know where you are and perhaps we can try and sort something from this end x
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Shirley on November 24, 2009, 09:55:20 AM
Hi,  i've PM'd you
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on November 26, 2009, 11:32:17 AM
Tan's timing is excellent: Da Bird arrived this morning, on my birthday! :wow: Also received a valerian cigar which has been thoroughly bunny-kicked! Sadly Noah appears to be more scared of Da Bird than anything, only batting with a paw from the safety of under the sofa. And my sitting room has the distinct smell of sick  :sick: tho I can't work out where it is coming from ...
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 26, 2009, 11:37:42 AM
:birthday:

Firefox :wow:

Hope you have a great day  :) The boys insisted on throwing a mini party held in your honour  :)

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z202/Lucas_Riley/15062007.jpg)

You wait til Noah gets his confidence with Da Bird - I bet he'll be flying around after it  ;D
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: wharfevalley catsprotection on November 26, 2009, 11:55:57 AM
Happy Birthday hun!!!!!!!!

The Winter newsletter for the branch is being done in the next couple of weeks and so pics would be really appreicated, but if not, I may copy some of the responses here so that people know Noah will be spending this Christmas being spolit rotton instead of in the snow last year!
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on November 26, 2009, 12:17:02 PM
Hey, happy birthday Firefox!   :cake4: :birthday 1: :birthday:

Hope Noah gets the hang of Da Bird  ;D
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Christine (Blip) on November 26, 2009, 13:15:16 PM
Birthday thread for Firefox at http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,29325.msg520144.html#msg520144
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bazsmum on November 26, 2009, 15:38:12 PM
Yay! How sweet, your birthday and Noah gets the prezzie!  :evillaugh: :hug:
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on November 26, 2009, 17:28:52 PM
Once Noah overcame his fear of Da Bird we had some serious skids on the laminate and mid-air acrobatics that wouldn't look out of place at the olympics!! :evillaugh: I am having as much fun choosing stuff as Noah is test-driving them - we have a crinkle tunnel on order plus a 'big mouth fish' being shipped from Australia (!). Will also need a kitty kopter, replacement feathers for Da Bird, a sparkler attachment ...

Jen I really will try to get myself into gear.  :-[
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 26, 2009, 17:32:12 PM
Now he's got the hang of Da Bird you NEED a Da Mouse. There's one in the auction if you're interested  ;)
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on November 26, 2009, 23:27:04 PM
We have Da Furry attachment but I am sure you are right we NEED Da Mousey too! :hug: Didn't see one in the auction so I will pop across and check it out ... I also have my beady eyes on a Bugs DVD!
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 26, 2009, 23:34:08 PM
Da Furry wasn't a hit with Lu & Riley but Da Mouse most certainly is  ;D There's actually two in the auction now as Christine has put one in too  ;D There's an aquarium DVD too  ;)
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on November 29, 2009, 00:32:58 AM
Noah has two new toys - the tassel on my new cushion which he appears to be slightly scared of :scared: and slaps down with one paw, and the label on my spare duvet which happens to be trailing on the floor so has been flicked, pulled at and pounced on!  :Crazy: He is currently engaged in 'killing' his valerian cigar - first the usual bunny kicking, but they biting and shaking his head which I have never seen him do before ...
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Kay and Penny on November 29, 2009, 12:44:26 PM
Tosker does all that with a catnip mouse, and growls at the same time - it's great to see how their instincts are still alive and literally kicking when they are indoors
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on November 30, 2009, 02:04:25 AM
Tosker does all that with a catnip mouse, and growls at the same time - it's great to see how their instincts are still alive and literally kicking when they are indoors

I enjoy it too - love seeing Noah eat raw meat, and love seeing him play! :naughty: I forgot I'd ordered the crinkle tunnel and got carried away with a kitty kopter, fur rattle pong, sparkler attachment and flashing ball in the Purrs shop! :rofl: I am definitely planning on getting Da Mousey when we have exhausted Da Bird (already well chewed) and Da Furry a bit.
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 30, 2009, 14:08:32 PM
we needddddddddddd some pics pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee  ;D
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on December 06, 2009, 12:31:10 PM
Update .... dad been over today and has taken a load of photos and two videos of Noah playing!! ;D I will get over to my parents mid week to sort through the photos and upload the video onto YouTube (no idea how to do that??). It's so frustrating, I don't have a slot on my laptop for the camera's memory card and don't think my mobile broadband is good enough for him to e-mail them to me!!  :-[

If Jen from Adel CP reads this, I can ask my Dad to e-mail the whole lot to you before mid-week if time is of the essence for the newsletter? Otherwise if you PM me your e-mail address I will send something through in the week?
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: wharfevalley catsprotection on December 06, 2009, 14:21:01 PM
Hey hun!!!

Yep, if your dad can email them straight to me, I can pop them onto Youtube and re-size the pics for you! My CP email is homeacat@gmail.com

I'm not sure whether Ruth's done the newsletter, but it can always be added in!

Hugs xxxxxxxx
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 06, 2009, 14:54:47 PM
You need a card reader Firefox and they dont cost much, under a £10. They have a lead that goes into a USB socket on your lappy or pc and the upload is instant from the camera card thro the card reader.  ;D
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Fire Fox on December 06, 2009, 17:09:16 PM
I am such a technophobe!! :innocent: I really am being dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century ... Not long bought a new flat screen TV which no less than three (slightly inebriated) people failed to cable up to my DVD player AND failed to connect wirelessly to my poor old laptop! This weekend I have raided my savings and ordered a shiny new laptop, landline and fixed broadband, which I probably won't be able to fathom either. :-[ I *think* the new laptop has a memory card slot, but as I don't actually own a memory card this is probably not such a big deal ...

Surprisingly I am completely au fait with online shopping.  :rofl:

Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: bunglycat on December 06, 2009, 18:03:19 PM
If you get a digital camera they use memory cards and except for Sony ones -most cards are very cheap now.
I got a new camera out of my catalogue ( not overly expensive - its a panasonic one ) - it uses sd cards and they are only around £6 -i was suprised as the fuji i had used to be double that and more.
The fuji is so old now i can''t find any memory cards for it as it doesn''t take all the new formats !

I am not that good -but with a card reader its so easy it does it for you .
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bazsmum on December 06, 2009, 23:30:45 PM
I got a 2 gig memory card for mine from Tesco's for a tenner, the memory card reader's I get are from the pound shop....Any probs putting pics on etc. give out a holla....Loads on here to offer help!  ;)

Also in the member's only sects there is a sub sect for any Tech and/or pc probs.....Anything can be asked in there with ref to gaining pc knowledge....We have our resident brain on hand most of the time!  :hug:

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Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 07, 2009, 01:18:29 AM
My card reader takes most sort of memory cards and was from an online shop and about £8 I think. my new camera uses sd cards too and it takes them, bought 2gb cards and a lot less than ruths from same online shop.......send me a pm if you want the addy  ;D
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on February 24, 2010, 13:51:23 PM
Call me a spammer if you will - have posted this on a nother thread but the difference in this boy is just amazing  ;D

http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,30920.0.html
Title: Re: LONG OVERDUE NOAH UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: JackSpratt on February 24, 2010, 15:48:49 PM
Spammer.... ;) I'm kidding, people should see the amazing work the rescues on Purrs do. :)