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Title: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home (REHOMED)
Post by: kelly-joy on August 21, 2008, 13:09:22 PM
Tink is a two year old (DOB: Sept. 2006) tortoiseshell Maine Coon who has been in the care of UKRCC since May this year. When she arrived into foster care, she was very underweight, but she is now a happy young lady who is ready to find her forever home. Tink is vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. She has been health checked and tested for FIV and FeLV. She is a very clean girl and uses her litter tray reliably. She is happy to be groomed.

Tink is full of energy and very playful. She is very alert and doesn’t miss a single butterfly that happens to pass her way! She is a very clever cat and usually finds a way to get just what she wants. She is very affectionate and although is not keen on being picked up too much is happy to jump onto the nearest lap for cuddles. She loves human companionship

Tink needs a home with a very secure garden (she can climb for England), which is well away from busy roads. She is full of energy and would benefit from being able to play outdoors, with supervision. Tink is not used to living with young children, but a home with children (aged 12 years+) would be fine.

If you feel you can give this very special lady a loving, caring home and a life long commitment, then please complete our online adoption application at http://ukrcc.co.uk/question.php and indicate your interest in Tink.

Meet Tink:

(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n50/kelly-joy/ukrcc%20cats/tink003.jpg)

www.ukrcc.co.uk
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: Dawn F on August 22, 2008, 15:49:27 PM
cute little face!!!! is she fluffier than she looks Kelly?  brindle tortis are my oh favourite flavour!!!
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: kelly-joy on August 22, 2008, 15:54:44 PM
I haven't seen her but yes I think she is. ;D. She is a very clever little girly though and and just full of it.  :rofl:
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: Dawn F on August 22, 2008, 15:56:07 PM
why am I not surprised our torti Amber has oh wrapped around her finger, she is currently plotting how to remove me from the bed so she can have my space!
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: kelly-joy on August 22, 2008, 16:21:20 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: Millys Mum on August 22, 2008, 20:12:36 PM
Is she papered? Iv not met MCs in the flesh but doesnt look how i'di imagine them!  :-:
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on August 22, 2008, 21:10:19 PM
Kelly you sure she is a Maine Coon ??
She really doesnt look anything like one
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: kelly-joy on August 22, 2008, 21:26:53 PM
She is a maine coon she just doesn't look much like one because of the way she has been treated :( she was very very under weight when she came to us and she is still really tiny but in much better health now and the vet has said she can now be re homed. We have another maine coon as well but she isn't ready to be re homed yet due to the way she was treated heres her pic

(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n50/kelly-joy/ukrcc%20cats/lace.jpg)
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: Yvonne on August 22, 2008, 21:47:02 PM
Hope this young lady finds a home soon, where in the world is Tink?
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: kelly-joy on August 22, 2008, 21:57:14 PM
 :rofl:Sorry shouldn't laugh its not a place thats her name. and the other ones name is lace but shes not ready to be homed yet
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: Gillian Harvey on August 22, 2008, 22:13:42 PM
I think she looks like a maine coon, like Kelly said she was undernourished, so she would have dropped coat considerably, prob coinciding with a moult, when she's back in coat, she will look even better, although I think she looks lovely now, gorgeous!  :Luv2: - hmmm, wonder how maine coon would fit it with the persians LOL!  ;) Lace is pretty too, but I've fallen for Tink  :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on August 22, 2008, 22:16:56 PM
Kelly, those photos arnt of the same cat  :rofl:
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: kelly-joy on August 23, 2008, 09:06:53 AM
 :rofl: No pic at bottom is tink and another pic is of lace the other maine coon we have but isn't ready to go yet
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on August 23, 2008, 12:25:33 PM
:rofl: No pic at bottom is tink and another pic is of lace the other maine coon we have but isn't ready to go yet

I knew that  :evillaugh:  :rofl:
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: Dawn F on September 02, 2008, 14:55:43 PM
keep a  prominant photo of Tink out when I come over with the bits for UKRCC next week, oh loves a torti lady and he's offered to drive me over to you!!!!
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: kelly-joy on September 02, 2008, 14:58:01 PM
Lol now thats very sneaky :rofl:
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: Dawn F on September 02, 2008, 15:20:27 PM
I know!!  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: kelly-joy on September 09, 2008, 17:29:50 PM
Tink is still looking for a home :(
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: kelly-joy on September 12, 2008, 11:02:08 AM
Dawn don't think it worked your hubby didn't seem impressed. Such a shame as I think she would probaly get on very well with your naughty bengal
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: Dawn F on September 22, 2008, 10:08:00 AM
he was terrified!!!!  shame she wasn't at your house it would probably have worked better - it was good to meet you all, what breed was that lovely little dog??
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: kelly-joy on October 15, 2008, 13:17:12 PM
Here are some update pics of Tink for you all to see

(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n50/kelly-joy/ukrcc%20cats/DSC00937.jpg)
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n50/kelly-joy/ukrcc%20cats/DSC00953.jpg)
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n50/kelly-joy/ukrcc%20cats/DSC00967.jpg)
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n50/kelly-joy/ukrcc%20cats/DSC00964.jpg)

She is still looking for a home if you feel you could be the right home for her please fill in the online form at www.ukrcc.co.uk

Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: Dawn F on October 15, 2008, 13:17:45 PM
don't!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: kelly-joy on October 15, 2008, 13:35:22 PM
Don't what :innocent:
you have to admit she is looking much better don't you think?
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: Dawn F on October 15, 2008, 13:36:18 PM
she looks fantastic, I can't believe she is still with you
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: kelly-joy on October 15, 2008, 13:45:56 PM
 I think its because she didn't look much like a maine coon then but she is starting to more now
Goes to show what good food and alot of TLC can do really doesn't it.
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: Dawn F on October 15, 2008, 13:49:46 PM
I think you are right, I don't think she will be with you much longer or alternatively just leave her on doorstep I'll look after her!
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: Zenith (Liz) on October 15, 2008, 17:46:39 PM
My OH wont let me have more than the two I have :(  I love torties

Good luck finding the perfect home for her!
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: kelly-joy on October 29, 2008, 10:05:27 AM
Think we may have found the perfect home for Tink so fingers crossed ;D
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: Dawn F on October 29, 2008, 10:06:26 AM
I hope so!!!
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {poss new home found}
Post by: MrsR on November 03, 2008, 17:40:07 PM
Any news?
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {poss new home found}
Post by: kelly-joy on November 04, 2008, 08:22:52 AM
Yes Tink will hopefully be going to her new home at the weekend so fingers crossed it will be a very happy ending for this little girly ;D
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {hopefully going to new home at weekend
Post by: Janeyk on November 04, 2008, 08:43:07 AM
that's great news  ;D I've only just read this thread and she has really blossomed, she's gorgeous
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {hopefully going to new home at weekend
Post by: Dawn F on November 04, 2008, 10:01:01 AM
hope this lovely girl is happy in her new home Kelly - wish it could have been mine!!
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {seeks new home again}
Post by: kelly-joy on November 05, 2008, 16:43:26 PM
 :'(Sadly the person who was going to have Tink has decided he no longer wants her :'( so poor Tink is looking for a new home again :'(
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {seeks new home again}
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 05, 2008, 16:45:50 PM
I will move this back to the right place and change the title ......so sorry  :(
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {seeks new home again}
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 05, 2008, 16:48:51 PM
I moved it but you already did the title  ;D

cant think why they dont want her cos she is gorgeous but she is better away from that kinda home  :hug:
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {seeks new home again}
Post by: Dawn F on November 05, 2008, 16:52:48 PM
OMG I can't believe it - poor baby
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {seeks new home again}
Post by: kelly-joy on November 05, 2008, 16:57:26 PM
Me neighter I saw her at the weekend and her sister.  Tinky is sooooo naughty and will keep anyone who has her on there toes lol I got a vid of her nicking the broom. But she nicked my camera and my mobile too such a little monkey bless her but sooo loving.
I post vid for you to see soon
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {seeks new home again}
Post by: Dawn F on November 05, 2008, 16:58:22 PM
she sounds so like my Tilly I honestly think they would be great together - wish oh agreed!!!!
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {seeks new home again}
Post by: Janeyk on November 05, 2008, 17:23:30 PM
aww, that's a shame fingers crossed the right person comes along soon xx
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {seeks new home again}
Post by: kelly-joy on November 29, 2008, 19:58:44 PM
Tink is still looking for a home :(Her sister Lacey will be ready for rehoming soon to hopefully
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {seeks new home again}
Post by: Dawn F on December 01, 2008, 09:36:53 AM
my and oh were talking about tink on Saturday - we saw one very similar at the national cat club show - wish I could nap her!
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {seeks new home again}
Post by: Gillian Harvey on December 01, 2008, 13:30:30 PM
Goash I casn't believe ashe'as astill looking for home. I love her  :Luv2:

ps - scuse my typing I aspilt waster on keyboasrd lasast night asnd finding ezxtras letteras aso hasve to go basck asnd delete!"!"
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {seeks new home again}
Post by: JackSpratt on December 19, 2008, 19:30:15 PM
What a stunning girl - I hope she gets her new home soon. Please give her a fuss from me. :Luv:
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {still seeks new home}
Post by: kelly-joy on January 07, 2009, 11:33:09 AM
Tink is still looking for a new home :(
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {still seeks new home}
Post by: Zenith (Liz) on January 07, 2009, 21:54:52 PM
Why is Tinks still not happy in a home?  She reminds me so much of my Mia - :(
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {still seeks new home}
Post by: kelly-joy on January 08, 2009, 09:39:39 AM
I don't know why if I had the room I would have had her as I think her and my naughty birman teddy would have made a great match teaching eachother very naughty habits lol.
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {still seeks new home}
Post by: Dawn F on January 08, 2009, 09:43:01 AM
I was talking about her to oh the other day, he just doesn't think we have the space, he has already said if he saw her he would want her
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {still seeks new home}
Post by: kelly-joy on January 20, 2009, 12:06:43 PM
Here is a couple more pics of Tink
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n50/kelly-joy/ukrcc%20cats/TINK8.jpg)
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n50/kelly-joy/ukrcc%20cats/TINK7.jpg)
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {still seeks new home}
Post by: Dawn F on January 21, 2009, 09:35:56 AM
what a babe!!
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {still seeks new home}
Post by: bonnielass on January 21, 2009, 10:42:59 AM
I cant believe this beauty still hasnt got a home :( she is gorgous, :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {still seeks new home}
Post by: tasha on January 24, 2009, 10:41:58 AM
out of interest other than the large size and coat care is there anything different I would need to know for caring for a maine coon compared to Indy and Misha? would she be ok with smaller cats?

Big litter trays come in handy for them ;D  Maine Coons are gentle giants, nothing is a bother to my boy Max.  :Luv: He is twice the size of Tasha and Maddie but is very loving to them and often gives them a head wash (whether they want one or not).  The head buts he gives me can hurst at times though! :Luv2:
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {home found}
Post by: kelly-joy on January 26, 2009, 13:03:41 PM
think we may have found a hone for Tink so keep your fingers crossed all goes well
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {home found}
Post by: Dawn F on January 26, 2009, 13:18:54 PM
oh I really hope so!!  I was just looking at on your site at lunchtime and saw that she might be homed fingers crossed for this lovely girl!!!!
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {home found}
Post by: Indys Mamma on January 26, 2009, 13:40:38 PM
I'm still sad i missed out on her but I hope it all goes well
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {home found}
Post by: Janeyk on January 27, 2009, 11:53:51 AM
everything crossed for Tink xx
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {home found}
Post by: JackSpratt on January 27, 2009, 17:17:32 PM
Has Tinks home been confirmed? ;)
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon {home found}
Post by: kelly-joy on January 30, 2009, 13:12:24 PM
No Sadly Tinks home fell through so she is still looking for a home :( :( :( :(
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon
Post by: MrsR on January 30, 2009, 13:19:28 PM
Awwww poor Tinks :(
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home
Post by: Indys Mamma on January 30, 2009, 13:24:36 PM
poor baby
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home
Post by: JackSpratt on January 30, 2009, 13:26:59 PM
IM, maybe it's fate trying to tell you something....;)
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home
Post by: Dawn F on January 30, 2009, 13:28:10 PM
sadly she isn't with Kelly Joy - if she had of been my oh would have been unable to resist - you should have seen him running from her house!
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home
Post by: Janeyk on January 30, 2009, 13:30:17 PM
Well I've just looked back at the photos and thread and I am really surprised Tink still hasn't got a home, lots of luck things pick up for that pretty girl xx
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home
Post by: Indys Mamma on January 30, 2009, 13:34:38 PM
I am waiting to hear from the parents... I can but hope

the other thing is finding out if she is ok with dogs...
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home
Post by: kelly-joy on January 30, 2009, 13:42:24 PM
Tink wouldn't be suitable to go to a home with dogs sorry
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home
Post by: Liz on January 30, 2009, 14:31:23 PM
I think its such a shame that any of the cats you seem to have can't be homed with dogs, our Rescue Ragdoll hadn't seen a dog or as many cats and settled in very well and our Border Collie at 21 months Sky thinks she is wonderful and she head rubs him and walks underneath him

Sometimes an introductory period or fosterers with dogs may help out your long stayers, we found that when fostering we had folks queing at the door fior cats used to dogs or in our case the dogs are the cats pets and all get on well, we have done careful introductions with the dogs in their crates and on leads and most nights both Border collies have a couple of cats in their crates and Jazz shares her bed with Minmin the raggie!
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home
Post by: Dawn F on January 30, 2009, 14:34:50 PM
If I recall the story Liz Tink has had a very, very hard life, I imagine they want her to go to a new home with no chance of further upset
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home
Post by: kelly-joy on January 30, 2009, 14:37:37 PM
Hi sometimes we have cats in that can go with dogs. But if the owners tell us that there cat doesn't get on with a dogs and they would prefer their cat not to go to a home with dogs then we have to respect what they say as they know their cat far better than we do.

I know all my lot are fine with dogs come to think of it my lot don't seem to care what I bring in the house weather it be a new cat,kitten,rabbit,dog,gerbil you name it they all just look at me as if to say what's mum brought home now lol
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home
Post by: Liz on January 30, 2009, 20:57:36 PM
Kelly Joy just to say that surely once the owner has handed themover their opinion in some cases can count for nothing with some of the cats that seem to have been in a very bad state and are better off in homes that will love and want them rather than with a fosterer for very long periods which on homing after a long period can cause more distress to the cat

I have to say I foster and have ones folks say hate cats and are terrified currently one of these jester is curled up with Sunny my BC Puppy and he has only been here for 4 weeks so perhaps it would be worth considering homes with well trained dogs - my cats use claws first and the dogs know how much that can hurt!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home
Post by: kelly-joy on January 31, 2009, 15:04:04 PM
I am sure that sometimes you are correct in saying that dogs and cats can get used to each other. However, it is part of our rehoming agreement that original owners do have a say in where their cats are rehomed to.  This is because in many cases they are rehomed not because of neglect or cruelty but simply because of changes in their circumstances and they understandably are concerned about the cats future homes.  In a case such as Tink where they have been in foster, then the foster mum or dad takes the role of previous owner.  In Tink's case she is a very dominant cat who loves nothing more than to put older, weaker or less active cats in their places, quickly!!! 

She is a lovely girl, very friendly to humans, but will brooch no nonsense from other animals.  So, in this case she needs a home with no small children for her to bully and no animals for her to dominate.  Dogs as you say can suffer from cats claws, and we feel that it is our responsibility to protect the innocent, i.e., dogs already living in the home.  Of course if the cat for rehoming is  used to living with dogs, we would then place them in homes which have dogs already as part of the new family.

We do not have the luxury of a centralised rehoming centre and our fosterers are volunteers, who may or may no be dog owners, and of course that dictates whether we have the ability to assess the cats tolerance of dogs.
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home
Post by: kelly-joy on February 16, 2009, 17:33:41 PM
Tink is still looking for a new home :'(
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home
Post by: Liz on February 16, 2009, 19:58:21 PM
Its such a shame that she is still in foster care after nearly 7 months - she will be thinking she now has her forever home with her fosterer
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home
Post by: kelly-joy on March 13, 2009, 12:24:03 PM
We thought we had a home for Tink but sadly it has fallen through again. So poor Tink is still looking for a home :(
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home
Post by: MrsR on March 13, 2009, 13:06:23 PM
How sad
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home
Post by: Topsy Turvey on March 13, 2009, 14:08:53 PM
Fingers crossed for Tink - she is lovely x
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home
Post by: kelly-joy on March 13, 2009, 17:21:57 PM
Just had news of another possible home for Tink,Fingers crossed the home check goes well tomorrow so Tink can have a new home ;D
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home
Post by: MrsR on March 15, 2009, 12:03:33 PM
Everything crossed here
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home
Post by: Janeyk on March 15, 2009, 12:06:07 PM
Very best of luck xx
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home
Post by: kelly-joy on March 22, 2009, 15:03:51 PM
Tinks new owners are going to see her today and if they like her she will be going to her new home today so fingers crossed ;D
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home
Post by: MrsR on March 22, 2009, 16:51:51 PM
Everything crossed hun let us know
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home
Post by: kelly-joy on March 23, 2009, 12:30:55 PM
Tink has now gone to her new home ;D
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home
Post by: JackSpratt on March 23, 2009, 12:34:27 PM
:yayyy: Wonderful news! :)
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home (REHOMED)
Post by: MrsR on March 23, 2009, 12:51:29 PM
Brilliant news
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home (REHOMED)
Post by: Dawn F on March 23, 2009, 12:52:05 PM
so glad to hear this!!
Title: Re: Tink 2 year old tortoiseshell Maine Coon seeks new home (REHOMED)
Post by: Janeyk on March 23, 2009, 13:13:09 PM
Well done Tink ;D