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Cat Rescue & Rehoming => Rescue & Rehoming General => Topic started by: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on October 18, 2007, 10:59:35 AM

Title: Another grey/white scrummy boy needing a home. Now with Piccies :)
Post by: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on October 18, 2007, 10:59:35 AM
For the last few weeks I've been mithered to death about taking on a grey/white stray that's been roaming the area.  He was being fed by a few people but with winter coming up, a lady was getting a little concerned about where he'd sleep.  He is about 5 years old and unneutered but certainly a well fed chunky lad  :Luv:  :Luv:  I was a bit loathed to take him initially due to lack of space being one but also the fact a few peeps thought he did have an owner. Anyway, it turns out after a few days of enquiries, he's been a stray from a kitten and has just got food where he can and also fathered a few litters along the way.  I caught him yesterday, he is quite friendly but also a little nervous which is to be expected.  He's in the vets this morning for a nut chop, jabs and microchipping.  I will take some piccies of him later when he's recovered.
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Post by: clarenmax on October 18, 2007, 11:02:09 AM
Aw, sounds like a darlin', glad you've caught him, and hopefully this Winter he'll have a lovely warm lap to curl up on  :Luv:
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Post by: Gail Bengal Slave on October 18, 2007, 11:04:25 AM
Pleased your still living up to your name DD - As the nut chopper  :evillaugh:

What a shame - stray since he was a kitten how awful for him. I hope he finds the warm loving home he deserves.
 :hug: to you & smokey boy
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Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 18, 2007, 13:33:00 PM
Love to see some pictures and obviously is a survivor  ;D
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Post by: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on October 18, 2007, 14:21:21 PM
Here's some piccies of the gorgeous little man  :Luv:  :Luv:  He was a little bit of a grump in the vets this morning but I'm sure he'll settle down.  He's got a cauliflower ear but I think this adds to his character.  The vet nurse has suggested getting an FIV test on him as she said they tend to have a paler appearance than "normal" cats and she thinks he has the look  :-:  He'll be getting tested when he's a little more settled. 

This little man also needs a nice name so can you get your thinking caps on please  ;)

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Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 18, 2007, 14:31:59 PM
Oh how handsome and as you know I just love blue cats  ;D
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Post by: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on October 18, 2007, 14:38:04 PM
He certainly is a handsome dude, I just hope his grumpiness will fade after some tlc  ;)
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Post by: clarenmax on October 18, 2007, 15:25:19 PM
He's gorgeous, I think he's a handsome Harvey  :Luv:  Or Bandit, don't know why, but its a cool name  :shy:
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Post by: Gail Bengal Slave on October 18, 2007, 15:34:21 PM
I was thinking Bandit as in Smokey and the.  :Luv:

He is such a handsome boy, absolutley GORGEOUS.

Ollie
Osca
Solo -as he lived alone for so long

Title: Re: Another grey/white scrummy boy needing a home. Now with Piccies :)
Post by: clarenmax on October 18, 2007, 15:36:14 PM
That must be what I was thinking as well, being grey/smoke/blue in colour ........ not gonna start that off again  :evillaugh:
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Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on October 18, 2007, 16:57:35 PM
The vet nurse has suggested getting an FIV test on him as she said they tend to have a paler appearance than "normal" cats and she thinks he has the look  :-:  He'll be getting tested when he's a little more settled. 

Ah bless he is sooooo sweet -
but does he "have" to be tested and then subjected to a life indoors ?
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Post by: Millys Mum on October 18, 2007, 19:25:25 PM
 :Luv: :Luv: montgomery <sp?> came to mind
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Post by: JackSpratt on October 18, 2007, 19:52:40 PM
I think Benedict is a lovely dignified name and suits him quite well. :)
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Post by: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on October 18, 2007, 20:25:27 PM
but does he "have" to be tested and then subjected to a life indoors ?

I don't normally test them for FIV/FeLV unless I am concerned or they are ill, the fact the vet nurse has mentioned it, I think for peace of mind I'll get him done.  I would point out that I've had quite a few tested over the years and Lucas is the only one I've had in that tested positive and regardless of the outcome, he will be found a fab home  :Luv:
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on October 18, 2007, 20:28:30 PM
Aww, he is gorgeous, I am sure he will be snapped up quickly.
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Post by: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on October 31, 2007, 17:06:46 PM
I've been to do a homecheck today at some stables, the lady has 3 cats already and was after another 2 or 3 to keep the rodent problem under control.   There's plenty of land, barns and stables for them to explore in which is perfect.  She's having a couple of semi ferals off me, possibly more when they've settled and she's fallen in love with this little lad as well  ;D  He will be going to his new home tomorrow and then I'll have to sort out the ferals for her  :)  I mentioned about Abigail as well and she wants me to let her know when she's had her babies as she's wants a couple of indoor kitties as well  :yes:
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Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on October 31, 2007, 21:16:03 PM
So he will be getting an outdoor home after all ?
Title: Re: Another grey/white scrummy boy needing a home. Now with Piccies :)
Post by: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on October 31, 2007, 23:46:50 PM
He'll be indoor/outdoor, the ferals will be mainly outdoor but they're quite happy for them to venture inside if that's what they want.
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on November 01, 2007, 08:00:22 AM
Excellent news, and glad some of the ferals have got homes too.
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Post by: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on November 01, 2007, 17:12:38 PM
This gorgeous boy has now gone to his new home.  His new "daddy" hadn't actually met him til today and he's absolutely smitten  :Luv:  :Luv:  He said he is the spit of another they had a few years ago called Sky and he's sure he'll be able to get lots of cuddles out of him and of course some cat talk  :evillaugh:  I'm sooo chuffed for him, he is such a darling and deserves to have somewhere he can call home at long last  :)
Title: Re: Another grey/white scrummy boy needing a home. Now with Piccies :)
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on November 02, 2007, 07:57:20 AM
That is wonderful news Dawn.
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Post by: clarenmax on November 02, 2007, 17:09:08 PM
Wonderful  ;D