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Title: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!! Toby's arrived ... PICS!!!!
Post by: McIntyre Quad! on August 14, 2008, 21:08:57 PM: Hi Guys,

We're so excited! Finally after two weeks of discussion, we have decided to rescue a cat. We were torn between a house rabbit and a cat, but decided a cat would fit in better to our home.

We want to offer an older cat the opportunity of a loving home, because they are often over looked. I called the cat protection league today and they have a 14 year old cat called Toby. We're going to meet him on Saturday and we can't wait. I'm not sure who's more excited, myself, my husband or our two and a half year old son.

Fingers crossed for Saturday. Maybe, we will be able to plaster Toby's picture on here soon :Luv2:
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Post by: Christine (Blip) on August 14, 2008, 21:17:51 PM: :welcome: to Purrs, McIntyre Trio and kudos on your decision to share your home with an older cat ;D
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Post by: Liz on August 14, 2008, 21:56:40 PM: Welcome to the soon to be world of cat slavery

We have 40+ the majority are ferals or not for normal homes ranging from she who must be obeyed Sweetie at 17 down to the Trainee tortie hooligan Beijing at 8 weeks

I hope you are lucky with Toby and pictures are a must - most of ours are under teh Clan cats and we try to do group shots!!! :shocked:
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Post by: Stuart on August 15, 2008, 00:17:06 AM: Hiya and :welcome: to Purrs

Good on you for taking an Oldie :)
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Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on August 15, 2008, 07:07:19 AM: :welcome: Hello McIntyre Trio! Welcome to Purrs. ;D Good on you for taking a golden oldie. They can be so rewarding, and should settle into your home wonderfully well with a little care and attention. Bet you're so excited - I'd be counting down the hours! Hope everything goes well for tomorrow. :)
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Post by: Topsy Turvey on August 15, 2008, 07:39:47 AM: :welcome: to Purrs. Good on you for looking at an oldie! Good luck tomorrow. x
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on August 15, 2008, 07:49:52 AM: Welcome to Purrs, and good on you for considering an oldie, I hope everything goes well.
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: MrsR on August 15, 2008, 12:59:39 PM: Welcome to Purrs x
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on August 15, 2008, 20:03:09 PM: Hello and :welcome: to Purrs,

You've come to the right place to learn all there is to know about cats and cat slavery (I'm sure you will have realised by now that the cat in a house is always in charge ... us lesser mortals are merely here to serve the superior beings ;) ).

I hope all goes well tomorrow and Toby is the right cat for your family ... if your not quite right for him don't be dis-heartened as there are lots of oldies out there and Ihave no doubt you will find your perfect "master" in no time.

If you have any questions (anything at all) just ask away and we will be more than happy to help.

Sam, Foxy, Zephyr and Rossi xxxx
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: McIntyre Quad! on August 16, 2008, 10:42:44 AM: Not long to wait now. Hopefully, Toby will love us and we'll love him. We'll let you know how we get on!
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: MrsR on August 16, 2008, 15:32:49 PM: Quote from: McIntyre Trio on August 16, 2008, 10:42:44 AM
Not long to wait now. Hopefully, Toby will love us and we'll love him. We'll let you know how we get on!

Look forward to hearing everything x
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Post by: Topsy Turvey on August 16, 2008, 16:16:52 PM: How did today go with Toby?
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: Millys Mum on August 16, 2008, 19:19:36 PM: Hopefully they are all sat watching toby ;D
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: McIntyre Quad! on August 16, 2008, 19:22:42 PM: Toby was gorgeous. I think he liked us too. He jumped up on my lap a couple of times and had a lot to say! Kept nudging our hands for a cuddle. Didn't seem bothered about our son either. Turns out he's slightly deaf too. We should be a right team, as my son and I are also deaf and wear two hearing aids. We have reserved him and now we're just waiting for our home visit. Fingers crossed, it will be ok. We're trying not to get our hopes up, but we would be really gutted if our home turns out not to be suitable. If we do get him, we're going to keep his name as Toby. I don't think it would be fair to change his name now. 14 years is a long time to get used to a name. :hug:
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Post by: Millys Mum on August 16, 2008, 19:28:53 PM: :cheer: :cheer: glad you got on well ;D

Good luck for the home check, im sure you'll do fine, a 14 year old is looking for something different compared to a young cat that will go looking for trouble!

Well done again for taking on an oldie, they are most greatful for a second chance ;D
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Post by: Topsy Turvey on August 17, 2008, 08:02:36 AM: That is great. I'm sure your home visit will go really well. Lucky you and lucky Toby! Pics as soon as you get him home please :Luv2:
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on August 17, 2008, 08:36:02 AM: Fingers crossed for your home visit.
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on August 17, 2008, 08:53:24 AM: That's great news! So pleased it went well. Toby sounds lovely, and we'll all be keeping our fingers crossed for you for the home visit ;D
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: McIntyre Quad! on August 17, 2008, 11:07:11 AM: Just had THE phone call. :scared: Our home visit is tonight at 6pm. Fingers and toes crossed. With any luck Toby will feel the comfort of carpet under his feet again and loads and loads of cuddles very soon. :Luv:
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: Topsy Turvey on August 17, 2008, 11:10:05 AM: :G: :O: :O: :D: :L: :U: :C: :K: with the vist! Let us know how you get on.
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on August 17, 2008, 12:32:45 PM: Excellent news so pleased it all went with with the visit - Toby sounds llike a special boy :)

I wouldn't worry too much about the home visit ... I'm sure it will go fine.
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Post by: Christine (Blip) on August 17, 2008, 12:40:03 PM: How exciting! I'm sure it will go well and then we can look forward to hearing all about Toby (brill name ;D).
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: McIntyre Quad! on August 17, 2008, 18:25:56 PM: Just had our home visit. Not sure how it went to be honest. :-: She said she liked our garden as it was much bigger than she thought, but she felt the road was quite busy. I did explain that we would be willing to wait for an indoors cat, if our home wouldn't be suitable for Toby because of the road. Feeling disappointed now. She's going to ring the shelter tomorrow. Guess we'll have to wait and see. We'd grown attached to the idea of Toby living with us. :(
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: Christine (Blip) on August 17, 2008, 18:43:13 PM: If Toby is deaf, perhaps it would be better for him to be confined to your house and garden anyway? Then the road wouldnt be an issue.

:hug:
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on August 17, 2008, 18:46:02 PM: Is it possible to "cat-proof" your garden? If you are unable to adopt Toby because of the road then if you offer to cat proof or build an outdoor run then there would be no reason why he couldn't come and live with you.

Check out these links for ideas of runs: http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,17444.0.html

and this one: http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,4802.0.html
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on August 17, 2008, 18:59:20 PM: Fingers crossed - deaf cats shouldnt have free range anyway, so hopefully they will take that into consideration.
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: sandy exley on August 18, 2008, 06:12:07 AM: Ahhh, you are so kind taking on an oldie. Enjoy!
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: McIntyre Quad! on August 18, 2008, 17:53:13 PM: My husband tried calling the adoption centre this afternoon, to see if they have made their decision. Unfortunately, the manageress had been called out. Won't know until tomorrow now. I'm kind of thinking that if it was positive news they would have called by now. :( We did tell them at the house visit though, that if they decided our road was too busy we would wait for an oldie that likes to stay in. May be that's what they will decide. :innocent:
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: Marcia on August 18, 2008, 18:57:00 PM: i'm sure that they'll let you adopt this fur ball :) well done on taking an older cat on ;D he'll be a very lucky kitty.
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: McIntyre Quad! on August 18, 2008, 19:10:03 PM: We're trying to be sensible and not think about it too much, but we would be really gutted if they turned us down. It wasn't just that we liked Toby, he seemed to like us too and I'd hate to let him down. Especially if it's just because of the road. I know the adoption centre will have his best interests at heart, so I guess I should be thankful for that. If he doesn't come to live with us, at least I can rest knowing that his next home will have to be perfect for him and that's what he deserves. Roll on tomorrow, when we should get our news! :Luv2:
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on August 18, 2008, 20:25:10 PM: Keeping everything crossed that Toby will be joining you xxxx
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: Topsy Turvey on August 18, 2008, 20:45:19 PM: Fingers and paws crossed for you. :luck:
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on August 19, 2008, 06:54:34 AM: Hope you get word from them today and that it's positive news, so Toby can come home with you. :hug:
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Post by: Millys Mum on August 19, 2008, 15:36:02 PM: Hope its good news, you could always offer to do supervised garden visits, not many 14 year olds want to go off galivanting for hours on end, a nap and pootle round the garden is more like it ;D
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on August 19, 2008, 20:29:32 PM: any news????
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Post by: McIntyre Quad! on August 19, 2008, 21:35:02 PM: We've been out to my cousin's wedding today. Just got home and have a missed call from the cat protection league. Their message said they'd call tomorrow. I'll let you know. I really hope it's good news.
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on August 19, 2008, 22:48:35 PM: ooooh the suspense is killing me .. can't imagine how you must be feeling!

Hope you had a nice time at the wedding.
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Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on August 20, 2008, 07:15:02 AM: Hope the wedding was a realy god "do" to take your mind off things. Also hope you get the news you want from the CP people today.
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: em1209 on August 20, 2008, 11:15:20 AM: Hi and :welcome: to Purrs. I'm hoping no news on Toby is good news??
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: McIntyre Quad! on August 20, 2008, 14:55:55 PM: Just come back from a day out at Springfields horse and pony centre. Called the CP people when we got back and ... ;DToby's coming home on Saturday!!!!!! :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: They are concerned about the road, but we have promised to keep him in at school run hours and walk him round the garden on a lead until he gets used to it and keep him in for at least 2 months, because his old home is only 4 miles from us. I don't think they could have said no really. ;)Toby will get to feel carpet under his feet after all. I can't tell you how excited and really happy we are. It's also our wedding anniversary today, so a double celebration. :hug: :thanks: for all your support guys. You were right there with us, while we were waiting anxiously for our news. Good news, good news hip hip horray. As you can probably tell, I am well happy. Going to go and buy him a bed this afternoon and all the essentials. We're going to buy his carry case from the CP on Saturday and make a very generous donation. I still can't quite believe it. ;D ;D
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Post by: Dawn F on August 20, 2008, 14:58:07 PM: great news!!!!!!! I've been watching with interest because I know some people with small children have such trouble adopting pets, I'm glad you didn't come up against these problems, looking forward to hearing more about him when he arrives!!!
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on August 20, 2008, 15:06:46 PM: Yay!!! ;D

Bring on the dancing bananas......
:yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy:

Excellent news, and happy anniversary too! You may find Toby settles completely as an indoor cat, but if he doesn't then the strategy you've worked out is a good start. :cheer: :cheer:

The thorny question of indoor/outdoor has valid arguments for both sides. And yet, for those of us who do have outdoor access cats, I think much depends on the area you live, the age and character of the cat etc. I lost two cats at our old house without explanation, and yet Paddy lived under exactly the same circumstances and conditions and I'm pleased to say has made it into a rather gentle and mellow golden age of catdom at the ripe old age of 16 - nearly 17 in two months' time! Older cats are generally more content to stay in or about their own patch, enjoying the odd spot of sunshine or snuggling up by a cosy radiator. Here's to Toby living out the rest of his days in perfect content with the McIntyre Trio! :drink:
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Post by: nessa (A C S ) on August 20, 2008, 15:25:41 PM: Fantastic news :congrats: :catluv:
And happy anniversary :Party 3:
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: Topsy Turvey on August 20, 2008, 15:28:28 PM: :yesss: :yesss: :yesss: :yesss: Excellent news for you all and Toby!

Happy Anniversary!
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Post by: Christine (Blip) on August 20, 2008, 17:51:37 PM: I am so pleased for you and for Toby. He may well be quite happy to confine himself to your house and garden, particularly if you do take the precaution of keeping him in for eight weeks. We look forward to seeing his picture and hearing more about him ;D
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Post by: McIntyre Quad! on August 20, 2008, 18:51:25 PM: :thanks: guys. We were going to go out and celebrate, but have opted for chinese, Hagan Daas ice-cream, red wine and a DVD. 3 years today. After our fantastic news about Toby, we went to the pet shop today and bought him a new bed. We opted for a plastic one, with two really nice blankets. Any ideas where I can buy Iams delicate biscuit food? Could only find the senior one in Asda, is that the same??? :thanks:
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on August 20, 2008, 19:01:17 PM: I am really pleased to hear this - although I would restrict his outdoor access to supervised only cos of the concerns about his hearing, and he may not appreciate being walked on a lead, very few cats do. Not sure about Iams biscuits am afraid, I refuse to feed them.
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Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on August 20, 2008, 19:02:52 PM: What wonderful news. I'm so pleased for you and Toby.

You may be able to buy Iam's senior (or an equivalent) on Zooplus. There is a link at the bottom of the page ... if you click through the link you will get 10% off your first order, free delivery on orders over £29 and purrs will get a commission on everything you spend.

They have 100's of different pet foods, toys, treats, beds, scratch posts etc etc etc. definitely worth a look ;)

Can't wait to see pics of Toby ... you'll have to change your user name now to the MCIntyre Quartet :rofl:

Happy Anniversary and hope you enjoy your yummy tea.
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: McIntyre Quad! on August 20, 2008, 19:05:15 PM: Quote from: Desley (booktigger) on August 20, 2008, 19:01:17 PM
I am really pleased to hear this - although I would restrict his outdoor access to supervised only cos of the concerns about his hearing, and he may not appreciate being walked on a lead, very few cats do. Not sure about Iams biscuits am afraid, I refuse to feed them.

We were advised by the CP people to feed him Iams delicate, because that was what he ate at his last home. Why wouldn't you feed them?
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on August 20, 2008, 19:16:13 PM: There are ethical issues with Iams, but the main reason is that for the price of it, you could get something that IMO is much better quality, i think it is overpriced and not great ingredients. You probably would have to change his food over gradually, although a mix of wet and dry food is best.
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: McIntyre Quad! on August 20, 2008, 19:23:05 PM: Quote from: Desley (booktigger) on August 20, 2008, 19:16:13 PM
There are ethical issues with Iams, but the main reason is that for the price of it, you could get something that IMO is much better quality, i think it is overpriced and not great ingredients. You probably would have to change his food over gradually, although a mix of wet and dry food is best.

Thanks. Now I know. We're first timers, so all advice gratefully received. :)
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Post by: Millys Mum on August 20, 2008, 19:40:17 PM: Great news ;D
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Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on August 20, 2008, 19:51:24 PM: We all have a bit of an "issue" with Iams as they have a poor record of animal testing this site has ore information http://www.iamscruelty.com/ ... of course you won't be banished if you do decide to feed this product ;) but it's always nice to be informed.

There are lots of other very good quality foods which are much more "animal freindly" ... I feed Royal Canin which goes down very well with my lot. Or James well beloved , hills or orijen are also very good.

I did a search for sensitive cat dry on zooplus and it brought up the following: http://www.zooplus.co.uk/ask?query=sensitive+cat+dry&form=search
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Post by: Marcia on August 20, 2008, 20:29:48 PM: thats great news ;D and happy anniversary :briggin:
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Post by: em1209 on August 21, 2008, 09:18:23 AM: Yay, fab news, looking forward to seeing the pictures of the gorgeous Toby!
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Post by: Tiggy's Mum on August 21, 2008, 11:37:55 AM: Woo Hoo :wow: Great news :cheer:

Looking forward to hearing all about him when he settles in :)
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: McIntyre Quad! on August 21, 2008, 11:49:45 AM: Counting down the nights. Only two more and then Toby can come home. ;D I set his bed up last night with his blanket and when my son George came down this morning I told him it was Toby's bed. Then later on, when I had a visitor and I said to George, "where's Toby's bed" he went straight to it. We also had a conversation about what George likes and he told me, "Toby and Bodmin!". Bless him. My husband went back to work today and I've already had an email from him saying "woo Hoo, Toby coming home soon". He's 32 in two weeks time and I'm not sure who's excitement is harder to contain, his or our two and a half year old. Mind you, I can't talk. I keep wanting to go and get him now!
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Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on August 21, 2008, 11:54:21 AM: Quote
I've already had an email from him saying "woo Hoo, Toby coming home soon". He's 32 in two weeks time and I'm not sure who's excitement is harder to contain, his or our two and a half year old.

How lovely is that? ;D :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on August 21, 2008, 19:55:53 PM: Ahhh how wonderful I think Toby is going to be one VERY spoilt, VERY loved and VERY happy boy when he moves in. I have no doubt he will repay you 10-fold for giving him a new forever home. :hug:
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Post by: ginge66 on August 21, 2008, 20:48:51 PM: Woo Hoo im excited for you too and im 41 ;) cant wait to hear all about Toby and see his pictures ;D
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: toothfairy on August 21, 2008, 22:15:04 PM: oh my goodness, i have just read the whole of this thread and the excitment of Toby's arrival is just bubbling inside of me.

I am sooooo excited for you and well done for getting an older cat ooooh it sounds like he is going to have a fab life as the new addition to the McIntyre family.

keep us posted and pictures are a must asap.

TF

(Rhiannnon)
mummy to Floss & Tepe (13 weeks old)
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: Dawn F on August 22, 2008, 09:24:29 AM: how lovely! Toby is going to be very lucky

I used to use Royal canin sensible (then a number poss 33??) when my bengal had tummy issues, you can get that from joyelles and pets at home or as Sam says Zooplus - I still get excited about the parcels coming from them even though I know what is in them!!
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Post by: McIntyre Quad! on August 22, 2008, 15:58:57 PM: Can't believe we collect Toby tomorrow. ;D

I woke up at 3.15am this morning from a nightmare. I dreamt that the next door neighbours went out and bought a dog and it was harrassing Toby. Took me over a hour to go back to sleep. :Crazy:

I've decided to wait and see what the CP people recommend tomorrow, before I go out and buy food. I'm slightly concerned about changing his diet, as well as his surroundings all at the same time. I thought maybe it would be best to buy what he's eating at the moment and then research fully the best food for him, before changing it. When we went to see him at the CP centre, they told us that he doesn't like meat, will only eat biscuits. However, someone has already informed me it's best to have both. I want to make sure I get it right. I thought science plan was quite a good food. I always see it in vets. What do you guys think?

Hopefully, I can send some pictures soon. I think he is gorgeous.
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Post by: Dawn F on August 22, 2008, 16:01:49 PM: well the vets do make money out of science plan but I'm no expert so wouldn't say its not good, mine have royal canin and I know lots of people use the own brand pets at home but I agree intially you should probably stick with what he has, they might give you some to take home - good luck!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on August 22, 2008, 16:04:03 PM: Definitely a mix, and if he will accept it, more wet than dry with his age, it is better for his kidneys. I would ring and ask them today what he is currently eating, or buy a small bag of what they have recommended just so you have some in for him straight away. I Wouldn't feed SCience Plan, I dont think the ingredients are good enough for the cost, similar to Iams really - PAH have their food on offer this weekend.
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Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on August 22, 2008, 16:36:27 PM: Well, I think Toby's very lucky to be coming to your house to live, because you're so geared up towards his needs it's just brilliant, and I think it's a good idea not to change too many things straight away, so that he gets time to accustom himself to his new home. I fully recall though telling the lady at the cattery when Paddy used to go there for a holiday that he'd only eat meat in jelly, and he proceeded to defy me by eating a plate of meat in gravy right before my very eyes! :evillaugh: A change is as good as rest, as me old mum used to say! :rofl:

Can't wait to see Toby pics on here very soon. :)
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: Millys Mum on August 22, 2008, 17:45:20 PM: Quote from: McIntyre Trio on August 22, 2008, 15:58:57 PM
I've decided to wait and see what the CP people recommend tomorrow, before I go out and buy food. I'm slightly concerned about changing his diet, as well as his surroundings all at the same time. I thought maybe it would be best to buy what he's eating at the moment and then research fully the best food for him, before changing it.

Thats the best thing to do, stress can upset tummies on its own so a food change at the same time is not a good idea!
In regards to meat if they offer tinned food that may be why he ignores it, pouches taste better ;)

Good luck for tomorrow! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: McIntyre Quad! on August 22, 2008, 19:47:39 PM: Quote from: Millys Mum on August 22, 2008, 17:45:20 PM
Quote from: McIntyre Trio on August 22, 2008, 15:58:57 PM
I've decided to wait and see what the CP people recommend tomorrow, before I go out and buy food. I'm slightly concerned about changing his diet, as well as his surroundings all at the same time. I thought maybe it would be best to buy what he's eating at the moment and then research fully the best food for him, before changing it.

Thats the best thing to do, stress can upset tummies on its own so a food change at the same time is not a good idea!
In regards to meat if they offer tinned food that may be why he ignores it, pouches taste better ;)

Good luck for tomorrow! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Please tell me that you don't know they taste better from personal experience. :sick:
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: Millys Mum on August 22, 2008, 20:20:47 PM: Personal experience from giving them to cats :rofl:
Title: Re: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!!
Post by: Angel cake on August 22, 2008, 21:35:08 PM: :C: :O: :N: :G: :R: :A: :T: :U: :L: :A: :T: :I: :O: :N: :S:

I am pleased to hear Toby is going to a great home. We have a ginger tom called Toby.

Older cats are great. We adopted a female tortie, she was aprox 11. Unfortunatly she went out and didn't come back, just before Christmas, :'( but she was aprox 18, so a very good age. She was the boss of the house thouigh lol :rofl:

Hayley x
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Post by: McIntyre Quad! on August 23, 2008, 07:57:37 AM: Only 6.5 hrs till we can collect Toby. I'm still excited, but getting really nervous now as well. :scared:We've never owned a cat before, so I'm starting to doubt everything. i.e What time do I feed him, what if he does escape etc etc I'll be asking lots of questions this afternoon. I can always call on you guys as well. Must try and relax a bit. I hope he does like his new home.
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Post by: Angel cake on August 23, 2008, 08:46:48 AM: Yes please do relax. All will be well. You will settle into a routine with feeding him. There are no set rules to it. Toby is very lukck to have such a loving family.

He will love his new home. It's amazing how quickly they settle in. It's sounds as though he will have lots of fuss. Please don't doubt everything. I'm sure you will be a natural.

Good luck, and enjoy him.

Hayley x :hug:
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Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on August 23, 2008, 10:34:26 AM: I wouldn't worry too much ... Toby is an older experienced human owner he will soon get you into a rountine that suits him and you will wonder why you were worried at all.
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Post by: Topsy Turvey on August 23, 2008, 10:36:53 AM: Quote from: McIntyre Trio on August 23, 2008, 07:57:37 AM
Only 6.5 hrs till we can collect Toby. I'm still excited, but getting really nervous now as well. :scared:We've never owned a cat before, so I'm starting to doubt everything. i.e What time do I feed him, what if he does escape etc etc I'll be asking lots of questions this afternoon. I can always call on you guys as well. Must try and relax a bit. I hope he does like his new home.

The more relaxed you are then the more relaxed he will be :). I'm sure he'll be bossing you about in no time and demanding you feed him when he's hungry :hungey:. Good luck today - post us some pics when you pick him up x :Luv2:
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Post by: Yvonne on August 23, 2008, 11:09:45 AM: Hello and :welcome: to Purrs

Just go with the flow - you will be fine. I woke up with three cats on my bed last night, they make themselves at home so much quicker than you expect.

As for feeding mine get Whiskas and Tescos own brand and I have never had any complaints yet.
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Post by: McIntyre Quad! on August 23, 2008, 15:44:35 PM: Guess who's here...........Toby!

Tried to attach some pics, but they're too big. Error keeps coming up. However, you should be able to see him on our profile pic.

Bless him. He's only been here 5 mins and he's already made himself at home! ;)
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Post by: Christine (Blip) on August 23, 2008, 16:13:02 PM: Fantastic news! I was hoping to read that he had settled in straight away ;D Welcome Toby :Luv:
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Post by: McIntyre Quad! on August 23, 2008, 16:44:59 PM: Really pleased. Toby's just had something to eat!! They told us at the centre, that when he first got there he didn't eat for a week. They told us not to expect him to eat for a couple of days. Well, he's already proved them wrong and has already bagged his seat on the sofa! :)
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Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on August 23, 2008, 16:55:21 PM: Ahhh I'm so pleased he's rrived. If you want to send me your pics I can resize them for you
fussy_furball [at] hotmail.com
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Post by: Angel cake on August 23, 2008, 17:05:04 PM: I am really pleased to hear that. :welcome: To your new home Toby !!!!!

Cats know when they are on to a good thing. He obviously feels very comfortable with you. It's love at first site lol :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:

Hayley x
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Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on August 23, 2008, 17:22:27 PM: OMG Toby is gorgeous.
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Post by: nessa (A C S ) on August 23, 2008, 17:25:20 PM: I love the first picture :Luv: all he is short is a knife and fork ;)
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Post by: Tiggy's Mum on August 23, 2008, 17:25:47 PM: Quote from: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on August 23, 2008, 17:22:27 PM
OMG Toby is gorgeous.

Phwoar, just a bit! He looks so relaxed already :Luv2:
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Post by: Christine (Blip) on August 23, 2008, 17:26:24 PM: Oh, Toby is just so lovely :Luv: You can see him weighing things up and acclimatising himself in those pictures ;D He does seem remarkably relaxed.
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Post by: McIntyre Quad! on August 23, 2008, 17:34:25 PM: We think he's totally gorgeous too and he does seem completely at home. Already chosen his favourite window seat too. I was worried about nothing. :thanks:
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Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on August 23, 2008, 17:51:11 PM: Woohoo! Bring on the dancing bananas..... :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy:

:W: :E: :L: :C: :O: :M: :E: :T: :O: :B: :Y:

He looks like he's been there all his life! :wow: Handsome fellow. ;)
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on August 23, 2008, 18:31:55 PM: i love pure white cats - I think he looks a bit stern in the first couple of pics, think it is his eyes!!
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Post by: Lynds on August 23, 2008, 18:37:04 PM: Awww he's stunning. He reminds me of my wee Smokie, who was all white :( . For the record, he was grey and white as a kitten but it turned out to be dirt, however the name stuck! :rofl:

Give Toby a big hug from me.

Lynds x
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Post by: Angel cake on August 23, 2008, 18:44:11 PM: What a stunner. He is so lovely. He already looks like he is in charge lol :rofl:. Well done.

Hayley x
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Post by: McIntyre Quad! on August 23, 2008, 19:00:05 PM: Quote from: Desley (booktigger) on August 23, 2008, 18:31:55 PM
i love pure white cats - I think he looks a bit stern in the first couple of pics, think it is his eyes!!

He is most definately boss. He seems very proud and quite serious. Keeps looking at our son as if to say "what's the juvenile doing!!???" :doh: Behind the mask though, he is very loving. :Luv: Keeps coming up to us miaowing and nudging our hands. Keeps following my husband round like a lost sheep. I can see the resemblance :rofl:
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Post by: Millys Mum on August 23, 2008, 19:26:08 PM: Awww :Luv: i think he has a stern look too, probably wondering why he has a flashy box going off when he wants a snack :evillaugh:

I had imagined him to be black! :doh:
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Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on August 24, 2008, 09:48:02 AM: Morning to Toby and the newly made McIntyre quartet! :hi: How did his first night home go?
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Post by: McIntyre Quad! on August 24, 2008, 09:59:24 AM: First night home was a huge success. He laid on my lap and chest the whole evening. Seemed very much at home. Sam's kindly re-sizing the photo's, so I can post them on here. You'll have to ignore my PJ's though. :rofl:

I saw him eating three times yesterday as well and when we came down this morning there were only a few bits of his food left. Just groomed him, which he seemed ok with. He's sitting on the chair next to me, as we speak. He follows us round the house and comes to his name. He's brill. He makes us feel complete as a family.
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on August 24, 2008, 10:29:33 AM: So pleased he has settled in so well, sometimes oldies do.
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Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on August 24, 2008, 11:15:45 AM: The latest pics of the gorgeous boy:
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Post by: Tiggy's Mum on August 24, 2008, 11:20:31 AM: He certainly looks like he's made himself at home, looking at the cuddling pic you'd think he'd been with you all his life. You should email the rescue that pic, I bet they'd be delighted to see him so happy so quickly :Luv2:

Quote from: McIntyre Quad! on August 24, 2008, 09:59:24 AM
He's brill. He makes us feel complete as a family.

What a lovely thing to say, made me go all misty eyed :)
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Post by: Christine (Blip) on August 24, 2008, 12:42:59 PM: That is one contented cat :wow:
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Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on August 24, 2008, 17:15:23 PM: Oh my goodness - is he at home, or what?!! :evillaugh: He is one very contented cat. Love it! :rofl: :shy: :)
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Post by: toothfairy on August 25, 2008, 00:23:16 AM: it is sooooo lovely to see him all settled, i agree the rescue centre would really love to see those pics of Toby. i am so glad it has been a smooth transition, you just never know whats going to happen.congrats xxx

love your pj's!

TF x
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Post by: ginge66 on August 25, 2008, 10:25:45 AM: Toby is gorgeous :Luv: look out for those white hairs though they get everywhere including on visitors :rofl:
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Post by: clarenmax on August 25, 2008, 10:32:06 AM: Aww, he's gorgeous :Luv:
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Post by: toothfairy on August 25, 2008, 11:07:34 AM: Quote from: ginge66 on August 25, 2008, 10:25:45 AM
look out for those white hairs though they get everywhere including on visitors

totally agree, i find them everywhere even the places where floss and tepe haven't been, i do not let them go in the dining room or our bedroom.

my advice is......stock up on stickytape! :rofl:
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Post by: McIntyre Quad! on August 25, 2008, 11:52:18 AM: He can moult all he likes. I've got my trusty dyson. :) Must admit, we don't let him in the bedrooms anyway, because of our little boy. Often find him on the landing though. ;)
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Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on August 25, 2008, 11:57:47 AM: Quote from: McIntyre Quad! on August 25, 2008, 11:52:18 AM
He can moult all he likes. I've got my trusty dyson. :) Must admit, we don't let him in the bedrooms anyway, because of our little boy. Often find him on the landing though. ;)

Oh I'm sure he will find a way of breaking that rule :rofl: :rofl:
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Post by: Dawn F on August 26, 2008, 09:14:27 AM: he is lovely and sounds like he's really settled in! congratulations!
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Post by: Topsy Turvey on August 26, 2008, 15:11:39 PM: Excellent that he has settled in straight away. What lovely pics. You are now mummy to two boys (or three if you count your hubby) :rofl:
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Post by: weesilvie on August 27, 2008, 21:20:45 PM: He looks absolutely wonderful. :Luv2:
Toby is a great name too - really suits him.
He looks - imperious! Like he has arrived and decided straight away that he is in charge.
I am so pleased you're all happy together - enjoy! :)
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Post by: McIntyre Quad! on September 01, 2008, 18:26:36 PM: Hi Everyone,

Feels like ages since I gave you all an update! Had to tell you the latest news. Today, my son George and Toby have found a new game to play together. I blow bubbles and the pair of them pop them. George jumps around and Toby pounces. Had George in fits of giggles and Toby was acting just like a kitten :rofl: It took George about three days to get used to Toby, but he seems to have finally accepted him. He's not into stroking him, but will now tolerate him bearing very close to him. Even sharing a sofa together now.

My husband called the vets today and got Toby McIntyre registered. We're taking him to the nurse next week to have his claws clipped. I'm too scared to try it myself. Worried he may take offence!

Toby had me on a right merry dance today. He managed to get past me when I was carrying George through the back door, so I anxiously followed him calling his name. He'd obviously decided he wasn't called Toby anymore, so I decided to pick him up and bring him home. He'd only gone a metre at the most, but it was enough to panic me. I was worried about picking him up, because the CP people said he didn't like being picked up. He didn't protest at all. Don't think it's someone I'd like to have to do again mind.

He's still eating like there's no tomorrow, so that's a good sign that he's settled in. We're going to the CP open day on Saturday, to buy Toby some more food, litter and toys. May be we should just go to Toys R us and buy him more bubbles ;D
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Post by: Christine (Blip) on September 01, 2008, 18:43:26 PM: I am so pleased to hear that Toby is settling in and that George is getting to know him and play nicely with him ;D

You know, you may find that Tobys aversion to being picked up completely disappears as he continues to relax in his new home...
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Post by: Smudgey on September 01, 2008, 20:06:39 PM: May be we should just go to Toys R us and buy him more bubbles

Did you know you can actually buy catnip bubbles!!!!
My babies love them
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Post by: toothfairy on September 01, 2008, 20:10:50 PM: i have seen bubbles in pets shops for cats and have considered them for the kitten's, after toby's response to yours i think it is the way to go.

you must post some more pictures!
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Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on September 02, 2008, 06:57:03 AM: It's really heartwarming to see how well Toby's settling in to his home with you, and lovely to hear you say that he's made your family complete. :)
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on September 02, 2008, 08:29:23 AM: I am glad he is settling in well, but I wouldnt worry too much about picking him up if he seemed fine with it - I adopted out 2 cats just over a week ago, one hated being picked up, yet a week into his new home, she had picked him up and put him on her knee, and he accepted it - I tried that and he hated it. Mind you, he was also the first to sit on her knee, and he was with us for a total of 2 months and showed no signs of being a lapcat. So sometimes, they just act differently when they know they are in their forever home.