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Cat Rescue & Rehoming => Rescue & Rehoming General => Topic started by: JackSpratt on July 31, 2009, 11:22:07 AM

Title: Pregnant cat in Derby - safe and pictures added.
Post by: JackSpratt on July 31, 2009, 11:22:07 AM
Yep, it's "those" ads again. Timid girl who is apparently "showing" is looking for a new home. I've emailed them twice and they've offered her to me! Can any rescues help at all?
Title: Re: Pregnant cat in Derby - can anyone help?
Post by: Millies mum on July 31, 2009, 11:57:55 AM
Hi i have offered to help Dawn ot with a mum and babies if she doesn't need my help i can take this mum to be until some where else comes free i live in the West Mids but can't get to Derby as i'm awfu wlith long distance driving.I'm not a rescue but if there is no where else i'm here.
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Post by: JackSpratt on July 31, 2009, 12:23:44 PM
Thanks MM. :)
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Post by: moira on July 31, 2009, 15:27:19 PM
I would be happy to help with transporting if that helps.
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Post by: JackSpratt on July 31, 2009, 17:11:36 PM
Thanks Moira - waiting for the responsible adult to get in touch with me. I'm thinking if MM is alright with this plan I'll phone Derby CP and ask them to put the cat on their waiting list.

I think I might need MMs details for that, but will call and find out after I get a definite response to my last email. (Which I managed not to lose my temper in.)
Title: Re: Pregnant cat in Derby - can anyone help?
Post by: JackSpratt on August 01, 2009, 19:40:48 PM
I want to thank bonnielass for finding a safe place for this girl to have her kittens. Apparently, the cat in question is only 18 months old herself. :doh:
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Post by: bonnielass on August 01, 2009, 23:25:14 PM
The thanks really should go to Andrea at RACR  as she has arranged for one of her fosterers to take this little girl as its urgent that she is out asap :hug:
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Post by: JackSpratt on August 02, 2009, 10:06:48 AM
I didn't know that part. ;) Then another huge thank you to Andrea. :hug:
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Post by: bonnielass on August 02, 2009, 10:17:45 AM
It wasnt definate but as the kittens and Cassie are,nt leaving till next weekend i was struggling where to put her and after speaking with Andrea she tried her foster homes to see if anyone could take her, luckily one of them can but not until the middle of August so Andrea is going to take her till everythings sorted rather then her being given away to anyone who will take her, so hopefully she will have her kittens in a secure place now and be safe from harm and then she will be neutered and put up for re-homing to someone who will look after her as she should be ;D
Title: Re: Pregnant cat in Derby - can anyone help?
Post by: JackSpratt on August 02, 2009, 17:19:22 PM
Poppy is now in the care of Andrea (RACR) who has just sent me these pictures. I had to share them; how lovely is she?!
Title: Re: Pregnant cat in Derby - safe and pictures added.
Post by: bonnielass on August 02, 2009, 17:29:34 PM
Isnt she just :Luv: an Andrea says she is only about a yera old and that also he has another female their as well who probably isnt neutered,he has hinted that he would be willing to take her back after shes had the kittens :sneaky: NO WAY ,anyway she is now safe and will be looked after :hug:
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Post by: LadyJane on August 02, 2009, 17:30:25 PM
:Luv2:
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Post by: Bazsmum on August 02, 2009, 17:40:24 PM
She is gorgeous!  :Luv:

Well Done to all concerned in helping this mum to be out!  :Luv: :hug: :hug:
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Post by: RACR on August 02, 2009, 19:11:55 PM
Sorry for late post here, been a bit busy.

Poppy is adorable to say the least. The pictures dont do her any justice at all. I would def say she is around 11 months mark, definatly not 18 months like the guy said. She has pregnant tummy but it isnt large, but nipples are prominant and she has started cleaning fur away around them, so any time soon, maybe a small litter? She is soooo friendly and loving bless her and as she hardly has a tail (small stump) it looks like it is wagging like a dog, very cute  :Luv2: The guy reckons she is only 4 weeks pregnant  :-:

Once our fosterer comes back in 2 weeks Poppy will be going to stay with her, she is a brilliant foster mum and fostered 4 of RACR's caravan cats (Charlie, Lola (girl who had eye removed) Anya and leo) and did wonders with those cats.

Poppy will be spayed, vaccinated and chipped when she is able to after raising her kittens and found a loving home :)

I will try and get some better pictures, my camera isnt the best lol. At the moment im trying to let her settle and make sure she isnt stressed with coming into new surroundings. She doesnt seem to happy being in a pen but with the surroundings being new and im not sure how she is with dogs, I didnt want her giving birth somewhere we couldnt reach her or wasnt safe.

Title: Re: Pregnant cat in Derby - safe and pictures added.
Post by: RACR on August 03, 2009, 11:06:55 AM
What is it with cats and my bathroom sink lol.

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa159/Staffiemam/RACR%20Rescues/poppy6.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa159/Staffiemam/RACR%20Rescues/poppy5.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa159/Staffiemam/RACR%20Rescues/poppy7.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa159/Staffiemam/RACR%20Rescues/poppy4.jpg)

And that tail  :Luv2: :Luv2:
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa159/Staffiemam/RACR%20Rescues/poppy8.jpg)

Giving her time out of pen but restricted to bathroom :)
Title: Re: Pregnant cat in Derby - safe and pictures added.
Post by: JackSpratt on August 03, 2009, 11:17:15 AM
Poppy is truly adorable. I love her little stumpy tail and her black nose.  :Luv: Wonder what happened to her tail.... :scared:
Title: Re: Pregnant cat in Derby - safe and pictures added.
Post by: RACR on August 03, 2009, 11:24:38 AM
Not sure what happened to her tail? makes you wonder though. I love the way it wags.  She is soo adorable. Appetite for england also but thats not surprising with bubba in tummy.
Title: Re: Pregnant cat in Derby - safe and pictures added.
Post by: JackSpratt on August 03, 2009, 11:35:34 AM
Bless her, the wagging is probably her attempt at swishing the bit of tail she has. How's the pregnancy going? Is she coping?
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Post by: Kay and Penny on August 03, 2009, 11:36:27 AM
she does look a very healthy cat though - what a pity she wasn't spayed
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Post by: RACR on August 03, 2009, 12:10:24 PM
Yeh, i said to faye imagine she had full tial, it would be swishing, bless her.

She seems to be coping very well and is a happy contented girl :)

It is a shame she wasnt spayed though, bless her.
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Post by: harlequin on August 03, 2009, 12:48:27 PM
Oh bless her, she's a beauty. Her tail is very sweet! :Luv2:
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Post by: JackSpratt on August 04, 2009, 10:45:41 AM
How's Poppy doing today? :)
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Post by: RACR on August 04, 2009, 11:00:25 AM
Poppy is doing fine :) She is so funny. Just been sweeping up the cat litter kicked out litter tray and she jumped on my back lol. I stood slowly to try and hold her as worried she would fall and next thing I know she was on my shoulders licking my ear. Was pretty difficult actualy getting her off as didnt want her to fall and have to be gentle cause of her tum. She really does have a funny character and real poppet.
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Post by: Kay and Penny on August 04, 2009, 11:39:29 AM
I can just see an older child loving to have a cat like Poppy, to carry around and interact with
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Post by: RACR on August 04, 2009, 13:28:35 PM
She is briliant with kids and loves my two. Best part is, not once has she got claws out, even when jumping on you to get a grip! Infact thismorning I checked she had claws cause i wondered if she had been de clawed, nope she hasnt, just a super gentle girl.

Right, Poppy is booked for an ultra sound scan on friday morning (providing kittens arent born by then.) Our vet is away and I never trust locams im afraid as had too many bad expereinces. My vet is the best. When I popped in this morning the locam was no bloody good so re booked all appointments needed here for  friday and didnt bother today.

 
Title: Re: Pregnant cat in Derby - safe and pictures added.
Post by: Bazsmum on August 04, 2009, 14:30:10 PM
She sounds like an absolute doll!  :Luv2:

Good luck with her for her ultra sound on Friday, thats if she is still hanging in there as she has quite a tum on her!  :Luv: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Pregnant cat in Derby - safe and pictures added.
Post by: RACR on August 15, 2009, 16:24:12 PM
Just to update on Poppy and sorry taken so long as been so busy!

Poppy has been moved to a local foster home that is more calmer for her. We didnt do the scan because moving her stressd her and dont want to add any more stress. She has settled in lovely :)

No kittens as yet  :Crazy: and she is huge now bless her.
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Post by: Janeyk on August 15, 2009, 16:33:27 PM
 :Luv2: she is gorgeous and so glad she is now settled
Title: Re: Pregnant cat in Derby - safe and pictures added.
Post by: JackSpratt on August 16, 2009, 10:25:25 AM
Great to hear Poppy is doing so well.  :)
Title: Re: Pregnant cat in Derby - safe and pictures added.
Post by: RACR on August 16, 2009, 16:01:13 PM
Poppy has just had 3 kittens and has coped very well, took everything her stride and so relaxed and happy bless her.

Pictures from foster mum:

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa159/Staffiemam/RACR%20Rescues/popsbabies1.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa159/Staffiemam/RACR%20Rescues/popsbabies2.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa159/Staffiemam/RACR%20Rescues/popsbabies3.jpg)

Despite birthing boxes available, poppy chose to go intocrner of the room and have them on the carpet. She seems proud of herself and depsite just going through labour she still demands her fusses and cuddles off foster mum  :Luv2:
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Post by: RACR on August 16, 2009, 16:20:04 PM


Just been told, the kitten which has most white has a stumped tail like Poppy, so it must be Poppy was born that way and hereditary.
Title: Re: Pregnant cat in Derby - safe and pictures added.
Post by: JackSpratt on August 16, 2009, 17:53:47 PM
Yeayyy! Go Poppy - what a wonderful little girl. :Luv: What are the kittens called? ;)
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Post by: bonnielass on August 16, 2009, 18:05:19 PM
What a lovely picture she makes with her babies :Luv: thank you for taking her Andrea and making sure she is safe :hug:
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Post by: RACR on August 16, 2009, 18:30:39 PM
Yeayyy! Go Poppy - what a wonderful little girl. :Luv: What are the kittens called? ;)

Not been named yet :)

What a lovely picture she makes with her babies :Luv: thank you for taking her Andrea and making sure she is safe :hug:

No worries, she is an absolute darling and will make best mum with her lovely temperment :)

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Post by: Millys Mum on August 16, 2009, 18:38:09 PM
Bless her, she looks relaxed  ;D
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Post by: Janeyk on August 16, 2009, 18:41:21 PM
 :Luv2: Poppy looks so content, bless them all  :Luv:
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Post by: Bazsmum on August 16, 2009, 21:58:41 PM
Congratulations to all involved!  ;D

Thank "foster mum" for getting them pics, very fast indeed... Just as we like em!  :Luv: :hug:
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Post by: RACR on August 16, 2009, 22:49:13 PM


I think because poopy is so laid back she allows photos of her new babies to show them to the world. Faye has now put clean towels down so poppy and babies are warm and clean. Poppy is fine with Faye holding kittens so whilst she put her some clean bedding down she grabbed these  :Luv2:

Im smitten with the one in 3rd pic thats most white on  :Luv2:

(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk320/FayeRU/DSC_0011.jpg)

(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk320/FayeRU/DSC_0001_0001.jpg)

(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk320/FayeRU/DSC_0002_0001.jpg)

(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk320/FayeRU/DSC_0005.jpg)

(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk320/FayeRU/DSC_0009.jpg)

(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk320/FayeRU/DSC_0013.jpg)

(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk320/FayeRU/DSC_0018-1.jpg)

As soon as faye is in site, Poppy purrs and rolls about wanting a fuss, then the kittens hang on teats and go flying  :Crazy: lol. Silly Poppy loving her fusses her so much lol.
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Post by: Bazsmum on August 16, 2009, 22:56:04 PM
Aw! Them photo's are brilliant, is the 3rd on down the one who has the stubby tail like mum?

What a good girl Poppy is, she obviously has full trust in Faye!  :Luv: :hug:
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Post by: RACR on August 17, 2009, 00:25:43 AM

yes that one has stubby tail also.

The markings are just adorable  :Luv2:
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Post by: JackSpratt on August 17, 2009, 09:26:10 AM
She's a wonderful girl isn't she? Look how trusting she is. :) Any closer to names for the little ones yet? Are they male or female?
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Post by: Gail Bengal Slave on August 17, 2009, 09:56:25 AM
AWWW how GORGEOUS are those babies  :Luv: :Luv: - Poppy looks every inch the proud Mum. xx
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Post by: RACR on August 17, 2009, 12:28:20 PM
Not sure whats males or females yet, no names decided yet but think the black on she shluld be called  Bagheera :D
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Post by: Kay and Penny on August 17, 2009, 12:55:40 PM
what a lovely family :Luv2:

I'm sure there is a baby Stumpy in there :Luv:
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Post by: clarenmax on August 17, 2009, 14:27:38 PM
Oh bless their tiny wee paws, and Poppy is just adorable  :Luv2: :Luv2:

I'm still obsessed with the name Quinn as J wouldn't let me use it for Mr Poot  :evillaugh: should you need any boy names  :Luv2:
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Post by: JackSpratt on August 17, 2009, 14:45:17 PM
I really like  the name Nyx for a black cat - or Nebi. (Means panther. ;)) Girls names - Hira and Hebe are pretty.
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Post by: RACR on August 18, 2009, 21:33:06 PM


Went to visit Poppy and babies today, Poppy is just a mega mum and so relaxed and happy. The kittens are adorable  :Luv2:

We have 2 girls and 1 boy. The boy is the black and white (mainley black) The girl with stumpy tail is so utterly gorgeous  :Luv2: Stump isnt the word, literaly no tail at all.

All are doing very well :)
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Post by: JackSpratt on August 18, 2009, 22:08:40 PM
So you could use the names I suggested? ;) Such utter cuties - Poppy is a little love.