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Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: suecav on January 11, 2011, 16:26:32 PM
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Forgive me if there is an update on how Pussy is settling into her new home somewhere else...if there is I can't find it but am not a Purrs regular so may be looking in the wrong places :doh:
Although I didn't have the pleasure of Pussy's company on the transport run I did get to meet the beautiful girl while transferring the gorgeous Freddie over to Gill and just fell in love with her :Luv2:
I've seen updates on Freddie on Facebook and he's settling so well into his new home that I got to wondering how Pussy was doing.
Anyone know?
Thanks ;D
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I can see many of you would love an update on Pussy.
I will preface what I am going to say that I cant contact Lau and dont know if she has any problems at her end.
Pussy was not happy when she was being transported and clearly did not want to go any where, she shouted with her tiny little voice all the way with me and it broke my heart.
I know the others have said they didnt hear her but she was in the back of the car and its very hard , if not impossible to hear her from there.
I know Lau offered her a lovely home but there are more cats still there than I knew about and from what Lau has told me Pussy was not happy with the scent of the other cats to the extent that in the room that was prepared for her, Pussy would not leave her carrier, which she hated and at the first opportunity Pussy made a run for it out of that room. She has refused to go back.
She went into the bathroom and onto the wwindow sill in there and Lau made room for her, however the next day.......Sunday..........Pussy ran out of there too and went downstairs to investigate and Lau was going to try her in another room but I dont know what happened cos I have had no reply to my emails.
I am desperate to know how Pussy is doing and whether she is anymore settled and I just know that she needs loads of human attention.
I have pmed Lau again to night and told her that she should not feel bad if Pussy is really unhappy despite her efforts because I will take her back if necessary and look for another home without cats.
All I want is Pussy to be the happy little girl that was here.
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Gill I am sure she will be fine Lau wouldn't have offered her a home without due process
I have Gigi Skye here she hated other cats to start wioth a 7 months on is now one of the Clan and does play and chase the others - she still doesn't like the kittens though but they each have a feral minder who usually just gets between them we have no bloodshed or fur - it takes time for them to settle and any journey is stressful thats why I use the nice yellow pills for long journeys the cats sleep for up to 5 hours makes it a quieter journey and they wake up in their new environment - I use Feliway and RR in the water and always have Zylkene to hand
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Would love an update on Pussy when Lau has five minutes. She's a beautiful girl and I know how much you love her, Gill. :hug:
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Liz I cant comment on what is right for your kittens but Pussy was a well adjusted kitten here and she wasnt feral, no problems except the others didnt like her and she recipricated to their stares! She had no problems with their scent which was all around her.
I am not happy for that kind of period of adjustment, if it takes that long in an ordinary house its not right for Pussy.
As for the travelling I dont believe in sedation and havent met any vet that does either.
Pussy wasnt doing anything but beggin for me to look at her and she wanted attention which is kinda hard when driving :innocent:
She wanted to play with my arm and to go home. She was covered with a towel but kept pulling it off lol.
Pussy also doesnt need zykline although felaway may help but again she didnt need that here. Its not Pussy who is the problem but the envronment must be right and thats what I need to know.
Your kittens are in a different situation to Pussy cos they had no where else to go and Pussy was only looking for a home for a day or two and I hoped and still hope that Laus home is the right one for her but as I said if it doesnt work am willing to bring her back and start again.
From my point of view its very important that Pussy is in a home where she is happy very quickly like she was from the beginning here and if that means no other cats, so be it.
I admire what you are able to do Liz and all those who are able to foster which is something I patently couldnt do and that is what Lau found too, hence the offer of a permanent home for Pussy.
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Gill, the things Liz mentioned could just help Pussy settle with Lau's other cats. All 3 (feliway,RR and zylkene) just help calm them. The balanace on my home was upset when Soap joined and I had to use them to make evryone happy, in particular Marble. I have also used Kalm Aid with the feral kittens which my vet recommended as an alternative to zylkene and it has helped to calm them.
Time will also be a big thing as Pussy has only been there a few days and has had to travel as well so a lot of unsetteling. Hopefully by the time you hear from Lau again things will have started to calm down. I know its hard but try not to worry hun x
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:hug: Gill - I know what its like waiting for information on a cat you have fostered, especially when you are not entirely certain that the news will be good. I really hope Pussy settles and I'm sure Lau wants the best for her just as you do and will be prepared to think again if things don't work out.
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Maybe Steff but she is not feral and I really dont think kittens should have medicine pushed into them just because they are not happy with the smell of other cats.
However this is all beside the point as what I need is to know how Pussy is :(
Hells Bells there are elephants in the attic bedroom!
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The 3 in my house aren't feral, they were just stressed but of course I respect your views regarding kittens and medicine.
Lau probably just has her hands full trying to settle in Pussy as well as tend to her other cats. When you work full time and have numerous animals to look after plus newbies that require special treatment you don't get a lot of free time...hence why I'm posting on here at gone midnight after just putting the feral babies to bed :)
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I definitely would use rescue remedy or feliway to help a cat settle. But I think actually medicating a cat can cause more stress than it benefits. Just an opinion.
Hope Lau is in touch soon. :hug:
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No sleep at all last night cos this is playing on my mind, so hope I hear soon too JS :hug:
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In fairness when Lau posted on Saturday after she got home with Pussy she did say I'll update in a few days so the fact that she hasn't posted yet should not in itself be a cause for worry but I do understand your concern Gill having been in a similar situation with Penny last year. :hug:
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Just to say when we moved on vets advice my young cats and ferals were given ACP and all travelled well and Gill I do have d=some very nice domestic cats not just my beloved ferals and Charlie and Echo are domestic kittens only Pagan was feral she is now a purrpot
If Lau is busy then she must be given time to settle everyone in and not cyberstalked she will update when she can and am sure if things wern't going well then she would be asking for help
Gill I have no issues with your views but folks use what is best and everything I use here at the Clan has been under vets advise and guidance and not on a whim - I get all my Zylkene from the vet not off line so the vets know who it is for and why
Gill it is so hard to part with them and we never think a new home is best for them but at the end of the day we have to let them go and blossom under another parents care :hug:
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I dont want updates in a few days cos its too worrying and I need to be able to sleep and Lau told me I could ring her anytime but I cant cos dont have the number!
I must correct this as I meant that updates on the forum are OK in a few days but she had agreed to keep me updated.
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Gill have you tried directory enquiries for a landline number
Gill folks have to do what they think is best for settling in and we have to respect that no matter how desperate we are for news - have the folks who met Lau for the handover got a contact number for her may be worth trying
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If it is any consolation Lau has not been on the hamster forums either and she normally is so I am thinking she has problems with her internet or line maybe?
I hope you will hear soon xx
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I cant Liz cos dont have full name or address. Yes and I agree Liz and so wanted to take a step back and just hear how Pussy was doing. I am a failure and a wreck :(
I wonder if she has souflee but unless her phone is down and mobile cos she has my landline number and mobile number.
Does she have hamsters too?
Maybe Pussy would like them better than any cat :shify: :shify:
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:hug: Gill, if loving an animal until it gets a good home and then wanting to ensure the animal is settling in and happy is failing, then yes you are. ;)
I'm sure Lau will be in touch soon. :hug:
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Gill on a side note I am concerned after fusses made by you in the past about home checks and having full details you appear not to have them
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I am shocked at me too! :( :(
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You mean to say there was no HC done or vets reference? :scared:
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Quote from Jasmine You mean to say there was no HC done or vets reference?
I thought this had been done if not am very shocked as you are the first to jump to everyone doing it wrong Gill - I just hope she is all right
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Liz I would appreciate if you dont have a go at me on the forum...................I have made terrible mistake by not doing this and admit it.
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Gill I will apologise but you have done this in the past to to others in the same situation
We can only hope that she is allright and no news is good news
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Not to drag things up but this post should be served as a reminder fro homechecks and full details to be sought
http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,29332.msg529384.html#msg529384
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do you have her name Gill you could try 192.com
hopefully she is just busy but it would be nice for all of us to see that pussy was settling in
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I now have details thanks Dawn but trying to sort wood from trees....sigh
I would just like to thank everyone for their pms , I am so greatful :hug: :hug:
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You have contact details? Great stuff. Hoping you get a little bit of peace of mind soon. :hug:
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Don't want to get into the rights and wrongs of things but just want to stress to Lau when she reads this that nobody is casting aspersions on her or the home she has kindly provided by discussing home checks etc it's more about the situation in general, not her specific home :hug:
I don't think it's fair for everyone to get carried away because she hasn't logged on for 2 days, from her previous posts she works long shifts and not everyone comes home and fires up the PC so I think it's unfair for everyone to be on her case - 48 hours in the grand scheme of things is nothing :shy:
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Well said Helen ;D
Just to add am sure with Lau's hours things are going well and all her animals look well cared for
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Entirely agree Helen. It would be too easy for Lau to get the wrong impression; the right impression being that of a very concerned "foster" for her former charge and Lau (with her fostering experience) will know that worrying feeling only too well :hug:
It would be wonderful to hear something to settle those horrid worriesome thoughts.....
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Thats exactly right Rosella but its now 3 days since I have heard anything and my worry is very high.
My original post said what I wanted I think and since then the thread has gone off the rails, so to speak.
It is definately about an ex fosterer being worried about her former charge and just needing some news.
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Worried yes but someone in the transport run must have a contact number - when doing dog transport runs we have every contact number from start to finish with each leg maybe something that could be added for future runs
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Oh dear...this thread went a little awry :-[
Hopefully Lau will be along soon to give us a lovely update on how well Pussy is settling. These things do often take time and it's very unusual for a puss to settle straightaway the way Freddie did.
Try not to worry Gill (easy for me to say I know) :hug:
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Some cats are remarkably resilient....I know Rosella told me that Noni went to sleep on her lap on the car journey home. That girl is truly remarkable. :Luv:
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Soap had fitted in and made herself at home after 2 days :)
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Gill maybe just maybe Lau is giving Pussy all her attention to help her settle and before deciding anything is making sure she has or has not settled.
Just a thought, if you remember I thought Shadow had fully settled and felt secure until the window cleaners came and that was when I had problems and had to spend a solid hour with him resettling him and reassuring him and he had been with me for nearly a week.
I am sure if there were any major concerns Lau would have been in contact with yourself. Don't forget at the moment there is also Flu going round and nasty chest infections so it could be even that Lau is under the weather herself.
Gill don't go too mad at yourself it proves you are human like the rest of us and we all forget something at sometime.
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Gill, have you managed to contact Lau now? Hope so and that everything's ok :hug:
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No contact yet :(
Thanks Ellen :hug:
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Gill maybe just maybe Lau is giving Pussy all her attention to help her settle and before deciding anything is making sure she has or has not settled.
That was my first thought too, hope you hear something soon Gill, I know what its like waiting for news :hug:
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hi there, please do not criticise my sister off on here. especially as most of you don't know a thing about her. i have just pm'd gill with this information, but laura is currently in bed with suspected swine flu. she is so ill she hasn't eaten in days and when she is sick it is just blood. my sister is a fantastic owner, who cares more for her animals than herself. you want a vet reference you got it. you can go on any of the forums my sister is on and even face book to see she hasn't been on the internet in ages. the fact that i am a trainee vet probably counts for nothing. laura will be so upset to hear these things being said and this is exactly why i am not a member of forums. luckily her partner is an angel and is caring for their animals whilst laura is ill. the kitten is doing brilliantly, i have seen her myself several times and have nothing but good words to say about her, she is a little darling. and re the phone number i will ask her if i can pass it on. and yes she does have foster kittens which she did mention to you gill, they have homes lined up but are still with laura because a) she has been too ill to take them and b) there are issues for example cady's wound from her spey has become infected so she has to be fully healed until she can go to her new home. my sister is a genuinely nice person and anyone who has ever spoken to her will surely know that. and yes laura does have a few small elderly animals, the hamsters are between 2 and 3 years old. i am sure she will be back on here as soon as she is able to be.
and re the 3 boys from hull, i have jonny and jesse, and jamie had a home lined up with someone from work who has now decided he is too old from them so i may offer jamie a home too.
laura's sister,
kristina
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I have just had a lovely pm from Kristina and am so sorry that Lau is so ill and wish her a speedy recovery.
Kristina said that she thinks that Pussy has been called Leonie which absolutely siuts her and Laus partner is in love with her and currently spoiling her wrotten while Lau is ill.
Kr said that she will try and post pictures and have said if it will help she can send to me and I will put them up.
I am just so relieved to hear that Pussy is Ok cos its a weight off my mind and to see her will be wonderful.
Please send all your Purrs good wishes to Lau for a speedy recovery cos I know someone who had swine flu and they were very seriously ill for a long time.
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Delighted to hear that kitten is doing well but so very sorry to hear that Laura is so ill. I'm quite sure Laura will fully understand that everyone involved in helping the kitten find such a loving home and especially Gill who had become very attached to her, are very interested to hear how she is settling in.
Thank you for posting Kristina and hope Laura allows you to pass on her telephone number as I'm sure she would want to speak with Gill when she feels better. I'm sure everyone on here wishes Laura a very speedy recovery and will be so pleased to hear that her partner is such a star looking after the animals. Very much hope her partner finds time to look after poor Laura too :hug:
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I am so over the moon with happiness and need to find some food again!
Think I will flake out tonight and I may wake up with serios claw marks from Franta LOL
I think that if Pussy is now Leonie, its a purrrrrrfect name for her ;D
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Kristina, I can assure you noone was speaking badly of your sister. They were merely expressing concern at the lack of update; I know Lau will understand that. Noone can have known how ill she was and I'm really sorry to hear she's so poorly. Really hope she's greatly improved soon and thanks for letting us know about Pussy/Leonie. :hug:
Hope neither of you are too offended. :hug:
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Get well soon Lau and you take care x
Glad to hear that Pussy is settling and hope you will soon be enjoying having fun with her and lots of snuggles. Flu is awful and takes quite a lot of getting over.
Have a good sleep Gill ;)
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Hello Kristina, thank you for updating us and I'm sorry to hear your sister is so ill.
Understandably, you must be very upset and worried at present, but on reflection, I hope that as a trainee vet, you will agree that it is in an animal's best interest to perform a homecheck or obtain a vets reference before being rehomed to someone you don't personally know. And if anyone was being criticised here, it was (sadly) Gill for her oversight in this matter.
However, that's all done and dusted now; I'm pleased Pussy/Leonie has settled in well in what sounds a wonderful home, and that Gill has peace of mind. :hug:
Hope you get better very soon Laura.
Best wishes
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Jas
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I'm so pleased to hear that Pussy/Rosie/Leonie is settling in well ;D and sorry hear that Lau is so ill. I hope it isn't swine flu.
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So pleased to hear that Pussy/leonie is settling in well but very sorry that Laura is poorly and wishing her a speedy recovery. :hug:
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glad Leonie is settling in well. Really Hope Lau gets better soon and its not Swine flu. Myself and OH had year before last and it took ages to get over it.
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GET WELL SOON LAU .... one of my friends is just getting over swine flu ... she was so poorly :'( Sounds like you are being well cared for by your OH, Sister and furries.
Take care abd look forward to seeing you on here ASAP xxxx
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glad to hear news of pussy, I like the new name - sorry to hear Lau is suffering, hopefully she is on the mend but from people I've known with it it does take time
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hi all, i have just come on to pm gill, but thought i would tell you that pussy now known as leonie is doing well and when i have abit more energy i hope to tell you in great detail what the little monkey is up to. i can't believe how much energy i'm using to type, i feel utterly exhausted. of course if i had known such a panic would taken place, i'd have asked my sister to pop on earlier. i just didn't think, with being sick all the time and struggling to get out of bed, i'm sure you can imagine i didn't do much thinking! but a few people do have my mobile number so you could have just text me ;) come to think of it, i think shirl did. anyway, watch this space for updates. i'm going back to bed now!
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Hi Laura, great to hear Leonie's doing so well! Look forward to the update when you feel well enough. :Luv2:
Hope you'll soon be feeling much better? IS it swine flu? :hug:
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good to hear from you - the panic stems from a horrible incident a while back which you probably aren't even aware of :hug: hope you feel better soon
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Have heard from Lau...................bloomin hell now have two howling birmans!!
It was great to have such a positive update about Leonie........must change the title although I guess she is still Pussy to me ;D
Hope to be speaking with Lau soon if she has enough energy...............I sure dont have much LOL
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Lovely update :) Looking forward to more when Lau is up to it :)
Get well soon Lau xx