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Cat Rescue & Rehoming => Rescue & Rehoming General => Topic started by: Pinkbear (Julie) on August 13, 2007, 19:53:39 PM

Title: Isn't it lovely when...
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on August 13, 2007, 19:53:39 PM
I know that most of you poor rescue people don't have time to enjoy reflecting on what you've achieved, but...

I just fed Apache and Squaw some slices of chicken breast. Their tiny little faces screwed up chewing food I offered with my hand is such a picture. So wonderful that I got them to trust me that much, and so relaxing watching them enjoy good food and knowing they don't have to wade through dustbins ever again.  :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
Title: Re: Isn't it lovely when...
Post by: ccmacey on August 13, 2007, 21:05:06 PM
Are these 2 yours PB?
Title: Re: Isn't it lovely when...
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on August 13, 2007, 21:21:39 PM
CC, you musta missed it... I caught these two whilst out on a CP call and I'm taming them down.  :Luv:
Title: Re: Isn't it lovely when...
Post by: hOrZa on August 13, 2007, 21:24:25 PM
They are lush  :) which is which?
Title: Re: Isn't it lovely when...
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on August 13, 2007, 22:24:54 PM
Apache is the boy - centre of the picture - with the big stripes under his eyes like a red indian.

I am sooooo tempted to keep them, but if i did I couldn't help the next batch that must be out there somewhere....  :scared:

But I can't stop banging on about them either 'cos I think there's so beautiful.  :Luv:
Title: Re: Isn't it lovely when...
Post by: Bazsmum on August 13, 2007, 22:31:58 PM
That would be my problem....i would'nt be able to give em up......they are beautiful and your doing such a good job  ;)
Title: Re: Isn't it lovely when...
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on August 13, 2007, 22:41:44 PM
Wow  :wow: They are stunning  :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: What unusual facial markings they have  :)  Well Done PB, keep up the good work  ;D
Title: Re: Isn't it lovely when...
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on August 14, 2007, 08:12:05 AM
It is lovely when you make progress with a cat, and your right, if you keep them, you can't help the next lot that need you.
Title: Re: Isn't it lovely when...
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on August 14, 2007, 20:37:04 PM
 :drink: :cheer: :yayyy: :birth: :attention: :attention:

Today.... Apache purred!

He licked my fingers clean after eating some liver, laid down for tummy tickle, and gently drifted off to sleep and purred the gentlest little purr I've ever heard.

And yes, I cried.... buckets!!  :) :Luv:

Title: Re: Isn't it lovely when...
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on August 14, 2007, 20:43:29 PM
 :Flowers:  well done I am so happy for you a wee tear came to my eye, Awwwwwwwwwwww

Im getting broody again........................................

 :ahh:
Title: Re: Isn't it lovely when...
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on August 15, 2007, 00:41:05 AM
... and can you believe I've just spent the last 15 minutes stroking Squaw while she purred and purred and purred her little head off!  :rofl: :'( :Luv: :Luv: :innocent:

I really had no idea just how emotional this was going to be. OH is crying too! For Squaw to get stuck into a purr fest is just so totally amazing. She's been such a little Diva and often spags at me... Perhaps she's just going to be a tame little Diva from now on?  :wow:

I am so happy that nothing can get to me for yonks....  :Flowers: :yesss: :na na naa na:
Title: Re: Isn't it lovely when...
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on August 15, 2007, 07:38:12 AM
Glad that you have had a breakthrough, there is something so special about little things with timid/feral cats.
Title: Re: Isn't it lovely when...
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on August 15, 2007, 23:57:55 PM
Oh thats wonderful  ;D
Title: Re: Isn't it lovely when...
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on August 17, 2007, 01:11:41 AM
Latest pics of Apache and Squaw.  ;D

I can't believe how much they've grown in a week!

Tried to catch their mum again tonight... no joy.  :tired: But the ginger I caught last week turned up with his b/w pal. I gave them a tin of sardines to share between them. All three of us sat in the car listening to Classic FM and watching mum evade the trap again.  :shy:
Title: Re: Isn't it lovely when...
Post by: Cheesecat on August 17, 2007, 08:25:10 AM
Awww theyre beautiful! with their big eyes staring at you. Well done on making some progress with these little ones  :hug:
Title: Re: Isn't it lovely when...
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on August 17, 2007, 09:54:06 AM
I had to do a bit of fiddling with their eyes in the photo - they came out bright green!  :Crazy: But it was such a nice pose I thought it was worth it.  ;)
Title: Re: Isn't it lovely when...
Post by: Bazsmum on August 17, 2007, 15:55:23 PM
Aw they are gorgeous....like a pair of bookends  :Luv: :Luv:

C'mon mummy your babes are waiting for ya  ;)

Good luck   :)