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Title: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - (HOMED!)
Post by: madkittyrescue on February 14, 2010, 11:02:47 AM
Thought we would introduce Cheeky to you all.  He came to us on Wednesday after his owner died suddenly at home on Monday of this week.

He has been an old lady's constant companion for 10 years and is utterly lost without her and it just breaks our heart to see him SO depressed and eyes so soul-less.

He has been an extremely pampered puss, though it has taken its toll on his appearance and health after a diet of Ham, Primula Cheese and Fresh Fish - no cat food whatsoever!   :doh:

Poor lad is just oh so lost but we are doing everything we can to keep his spirits up including boiling him fish which seems to be the ONLY thing we have got him to eat though that took 3 days as he just point blank refused to eat anything at all for the first few days he was here.

we finally got a faint purr out of him yesterday evening but the wee look of emptiness in his eyes just breaks our hearts. We hope we can do enough to let him want to go on and live a new life but we certainly can't force that out of him and for now he needs time to grieve I think.

more news as we have it..

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd187/saznpaul/Rescue%20Pics/100_1311.jpg)
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Mark on February 14, 2010, 11:07:15 AM
Poor little boy  :'(

I'm sure over time you will cheer him up and make him healthier with a proper diet.  :)
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on February 14, 2010, 11:08:16 AM
Aw that has made me cry  :'(

Gotta say, he hasn't done made on his diet  :evillaugh:

I hope he finds love again real soon xxx
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Janeyk on February 14, 2010, 11:09:55 AM
 :'( awwww the poor little fella, is he 10yrs, he looks older? this why we started adopting oldies in the first place because it breaks my heart to see them grieving - I do feel for him (he looks alot like our Schui did :Luv:)
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on February 14, 2010, 11:11:22 AM
Aww, poor baby. Cinnamon Trust use Rescue Remedy on all their animals that are grieving (whether it be for a human or animal companion) and it seems to work well for them, so might be worth a go for him? I do feel for the oldies, poor things.
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: madkittyrescue on February 14, 2010, 11:12:58 AM
yeah we think age is right just his exceptionally poor diet makes him look old and to be honest very unhealthy.

Modified to add - we also got confirmed details re age from his vet.

Although in the pic he looks to be a little tubby - which he is the vast majority of it is loose saggy skin drooping everywhere.  Poor boy.

We really feel for him but are doing everything we can to keep his spirits up - even if that does mean a daily stink out of the house of boiled fish!  :sick:

Desley - we have sworn by rescue remedy for years - always on hand! ;)
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: puggy1975 Zoe on February 14, 2010, 12:22:44 PM
Such a shame for the poor boy. Hope he can live a happy and healthy life for some time. His owner prob thought she was doing good by him.

 :hug: :hug: to Cheeky
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Shirley on February 14, 2010, 12:30:38 PM
What a terribly sad story. I hope Cheeky will start to feel happier very soon, poor baby. He's gorgeous  :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Kirst on February 14, 2010, 12:51:20 PM
Poor little man - I hope he feels better soon.xx
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Skiddaw on February 14, 2010, 14:00:23 PM
Oh bless him... and how very sad. I hope he perks up in a while. What a sweet face he has..
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: JackSpratt on February 14, 2010, 14:15:42 PM
What a sweet boy. Hope he feels happier soon.
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: bunglycat on February 14, 2010, 14:19:31 PM
Poor boy  :'(  that is so sad -really hope he perks up soon and eats a healthier diet  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: CarolM (Wendolene) on February 14, 2010, 14:55:48 PM
Oh how sad  :hug:  :hug:  He couldn't have come to a better place - if anyone can give him the will to live you can  :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on February 14, 2010, 20:49:20 PM
Ahhh bless him ... it's no wonder he's depressed his whole world has turned upside down.  I'm sure with patience and lots of TLC and bit of that special Sunny Harbour magic he will perk up and hopefully find a new family to give all the love he deserves  :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: koscha (Ruth M) on February 15, 2010, 02:23:00 AM
Aww bless his heart I just want to scoop him up in my arms and tell him it will be all better... :(

What doesn't help is that he looks a bit like my furdaughter Keli, who I miss terribly....i'm think i'm going to have a little cry now....

Well done you for taking him in and seeing to his every whim at this difficult time  :Luv:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: madkittyrescue on February 15, 2010, 10:44:44 AM
Cheeky is doing as well as can be expected and I can say we are most certainly catering to his every whim at the moment with a stream of boiled fish coming from the kitchen :sick: as it is literally the ONLY thing that we can get him to eat albeit just a little at a time.  :Luv2:

I have a sneaky suspicion that we are going to have a lot of trouble getting Cheeky onto a cat food diet as he won't even look at it let along try a bit so will be looking into supplements, etc when I get a chance with a view to making sure he is getting the nutrients he needs.

He is a little brighter in himself this morning and did actually stand up for me once I stroked his head and did eat a little fish last night too.  He does seem to enjoy his affection and bless him when you take your hand away he grabs at it with his wee paw.

He is still very low and sits and hangs his head while you talk to him but at least there are little signs of improvement so hope we can give him the will and support he needs to get over this difficult time.

We hope that this week will see Cheeky's spirits lift - will keep you all updated.  :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Kay and Penny on February 15, 2010, 10:56:06 AM
poor lad - I do hope he perks up

perhaps he'll gradually eat cat food if it is mixed into his fish in very small proportions to start?
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Mark on February 15, 2010, 11:18:30 AM
aybe tuna whiskas supermermeat might tempt him? - mine go mad for it but you can only get it in the multipacks AFAIK - Also PAH own supermeat is really fishy (well the fish ones are  :evillaugh: ) also hi-life tins of smelly tuna are now complete - they bigger ones never used to be but they changed them. As you know, he really needs to get his taurine etc. Othwise, maybe a supplement mixed in the fish - no idea what it is called but Gillian will know.
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: madkittyrescue on February 15, 2010, 11:52:07 AM
thanks guys. At the moment I'm concentrating on hi just getting something into him and hopefully as he perks up through the week we can try different things but for now its such an effort just to get him to eat anything I don't want to jeopardise that.
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Shirley on February 15, 2010, 12:15:24 PM
Awww really feel for Cheeky and when you stop to think, it must happen to loads of cats/dogs when their owner passes away and the poor things just don't know what's happening to them. Rips your heart out. I hope you're able to get him through his grief     :hug: :hug: Give him a cuddle from me   :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Gail Bengal Slave on February 15, 2010, 12:51:01 PM
What a handsome lad - I do feel for him poor fella - many hugs to him xxxxx
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: madkittyrescue on February 15, 2010, 14:43:57 PM
all cuddles and hugs passed on :hug:  thanks guys x
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Mark on February 15, 2010, 14:46:23 PM
thanks guys. At the moment I'm concentrating on hi just getting something into him and hopefully as he perks up through the week we can try different things but for now its such an effort just to get him to eat anything I don't want to jeopardise that.

Understandable - baby steps  :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Janeyk on February 15, 2010, 15:58:44 PM
Give him a huge hug from me please, I have been thinking of him  :hug:  xx
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Leanne on February 15, 2010, 16:20:13 PM
Cheeky's story has brought a tear to my eye too  :'(, poor little man
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Bazsmum on February 15, 2010, 16:50:57 PM
Aw bless him, please give him big hugs from me and mine also!  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on February 16, 2010, 19:30:14 PM
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He does seem to enjoy his affection and bless him when you take your hand away he grabs at it with his wee paw.

He is still very low and sits and hangs his head while you talk to him but at least there are little signs of improvement so hope we can give him the will and support he needs to get over this difficult time.

Poor little soul.  He has such an expressive face, too.  I echo Shirley's thoughts on grieving animals.  I do hope he'll be able to find a safe place to put his paws again, and to share his need for affection.  Sending a respectful "pprrffpppt" from Paddy for cheeky.  :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: RACR on February 17, 2010, 22:31:08 PM
Awwww how sad :( Its heart breaking to see animals greive in such a way :(

I hope he starts picking up soon bless him  :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: ChrisB on February 17, 2010, 22:42:54 PM
Bless him - sending him hugs and hoping he starts to eat better soon  :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: bunglycat on February 18, 2010, 00:16:14 AM
Lots of  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:  and cuddles for this poor boy - hope he picks up soon -it must be heartbreaking to see him like this -i am sure you will be able to help him  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: madkittyrescue on February 18, 2010, 12:18:01 PM
Thanks guys  :hug: All hugs passed on to the big fella for you all.

He is doing a little better and is eating though only morsels at a time though I have managed to get him to take (eventually) some chicken as well as ham and fish though I swear every time I give him a bit of ham he looks at it as if to say - where's the primula!  :doh:  :rofl:

He is now enjoying attention when you give it to him and will give you little purrs and rub his head gently on your hand but when you are not with him he just goes back to being listless and quiet.  BUT - we do feel that things are moving on from where he was last week when he first arrived so we just keep chipping away a little more each day.

Must say a big thank you to Gillian for helping me out with info on raw diet and supplements and I have now ordered some bits and pieces which I hope will be here this week so that we can start improving his diet.  am SO strapped for time at the moment that was a HUGE help - thank you Gillian  :hug:

We have tried variety of different bits and pieces, hi life, gourmet, etc mixed with ham, fish chicken - to no avail so far!  so at least I will have this to try as well and it will at least be much more nutritious for him.

time will tell......

thank you so much for your thoughts for our wee Cheeky -its very much appreciated by us and especially Cheeky himself.  :hug:   :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Sabrina (Auferstehen) on February 18, 2010, 12:22:18 PM
Glad this little one is showing some improvement and enjoys a bit of fuss.

 :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Gillian Harvey on February 18, 2010, 14:54:29 PM
Glad to be of help  :hug: Nice to hear that theres some improvement, I'm sure he'll go from strength to strength with your TLC  :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 18, 2010, 15:00:23 PM
he is so gorgeous and musy have loved his owner so much, he is so ;ucky to have come to you . loads of these for him  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Janeyk on February 18, 2010, 16:31:05 PM
I'm glad to hear Cheeky is improving a little and hope that he can adjust to a better diet without feeling too sorry himself poor fella sounds a sensitive little chap who's forced to go through a pretty bleak time.  I'm sure you'll bring him out the other side though - I wish I could sit him with me and give him lots of cuddles  :Luv2:  :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Shirley on February 18, 2010, 16:47:45 PM
Good to hear he's feeling a little better  Well done-wish i lived close to come and cuddle him  while you're so busy!   :Luv2:  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Shirley on February 22, 2010, 08:51:59 AM
How's Cheeky doing? Hope he's feeling happier now    :Luv2: :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: madkittyrescue on February 22, 2010, 08:56:01 AM
He's up and down like a yo yo truth be told Shirley - doing what we can but he's just all over the place. You think you're making headway with him then he seems to fall backwards again.  But we won't give up and keep battling away.
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Shirley on February 22, 2010, 14:48:36 PM
Awww it's so sad, hope he'll realise someone else can love him  :Luv2:  :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Janeyk on February 22, 2010, 16:31:30 PM
I feel so sad for him, it sounds like it may take a long time but I'm sure he will be happy again  :hug:

Is he eating any better than he was?
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: madkittyrescue on February 22, 2010, 16:42:48 PM
much the same to be honest Janey - though I do now have the Taurine to add to his food so that's a start and I'm still waiting on the order of raw foods for him which I'm more positive about him eating - certainly so far any kind of cat food is ruled right out no matter how I try to disguise or blend it!
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Janeyk on February 22, 2010, 16:45:03 PM
Hopefully the raw food will tempt him and then he may a bit better on himself, if he's not eating that alone will make him feel low  :(
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: madkittyrescue on February 22, 2010, 22:35:00 PM
I know - just have to keep plodding away. :)
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Kay and Penny on February 22, 2010, 22:39:03 PM
poor Cheeky

perhaps there's an old folks residential home near you who would adopt him - so he can be surrounded by lovely old dears
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Shirley on February 27, 2010, 09:18:22 AM
How's Cheeky getting on, Sarah?
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Janeyk on February 28, 2010, 10:41:34 AM
Has the raw food arrived yet Sarah?
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: madkittyrescue on February 28, 2010, 11:41:16 AM
Sorry for delay in replies guys - Paul & I are both choked with the cold and like the walking dead - think all these nights at the harbour taking their toll!   :Crazy:  ;)

Well Cheeky is much the same to be honest - no real change.  I sometimes wonder if he's in there at all :(

We have a plan afoot in that once we can get him onto a food he WILL eat we are considering moving him to be with Penny at mums place.  Penny having been through the same situation and being SUCH a mother hen we think may do Cheeky some good - and in honesty Penny misses having Monday to fuss over.

At the moment we'll try anything.  We did have a call from an old lady looking for a cat but she felt Cheeky was 'too old' <sigh>

In all honesty though I don't think we'd really feel comfortable with Cheeky going anywhere at the moment he is just so 'not right'

We will be taking him into the vet most likely this week for a check over and go from there.

Janey - just got your post as I went to hit submit! lol 

The raw food never arrived as the company I ordered it from decided to close down 2 days later!! <sigh>  Had a bit of a nightmare trying to find alternate supply but have now found someone who is a distributor near by and will be speaking to them Monday.  In the meantime I have ordered some food pre pared cooked foods from the All Natural Food company (think that's what its called) which I hope will be here this week so that I can start him on that.

Just not having much flamin luck at all at the moment.
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on February 28, 2010, 11:55:29 AM
I hope the plan of him going to your mum's works out well, it could be just what he needs.
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Janeyk on February 28, 2010, 12:13:50 PM
Going to stay at your mums with Penny may help both Cheeky and Penny, fingers crossed.  Isn't it sad though  :( poor soul.  I said to my hubby joking - we're going to collect Cheeky  ;)  (I wish  :Luv:) hope your colds get better soon too  :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Millys Mum on February 28, 2010, 18:27:21 PM
Poor lad, maybe a foster home would be enough to encourage him to eat a bit more, must be so scary for him  :(

Have you tried chicken applaws? Or cimicat? Old dears always give milk and cream...
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Fire Fox on February 28, 2010, 19:53:21 PM
Pets at Home have their own brand Purely in 165g tins which is currently on offer (five for £2) - this is a complete food, not too expensive, and is roughly one inch chunks of identifiable fish in jelly - to me it doesn't look or smell like cat food IYSWIM. They also have smaller tins and pouches in the range which are much more expensive and we haven't tried!
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: madamcat (Edd) on February 28, 2010, 21:27:04 PM
Hi Sarah

Re the raw food - there is a topic on catchat where the lady from the food company that is closing down (same one you tried?) has given them a list of distributors she would recommend.

http://www.catchat.org/discus/messages/92232/200112.html?1267210142

Hope this helps if the others you are trying don't come through for you and Cheeky.
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on February 28, 2010, 21:55:33 PM
Sending lots of "cheer up" vibes to cheeky and fingers crossed he'll start eating and can go and stay at your Mums  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: madkittyrescue on March 01, 2010, 13:37:19 PM
thanks guys - just gotta keep trying with Cheeky and hope we can get him through this.  We are trying everything we can think of with him!
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: madkittyrescue on March 01, 2010, 16:02:24 PM
Here's a wee piccie I got of Cheeky this afternoon for you all -

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd187/saznpaul/Rescue%20Pics/cheeky.jpg)
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Janeyk on March 01, 2010, 16:19:07 PM
 :Luv2: :Luv2:  the dear little fella!

sending lots of  :care: his way xx
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Skully on March 01, 2010, 16:39:33 PM
Does Cheeky like other cats? Maybe a kitty friend might take his mind off his sorrow and give him something else to focus on?
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on March 01, 2010, 17:14:27 PM
Sadly greiving cats take as long as some of us to get back to living a little ......he is so lovely bit looks so sad, like his little heart is totally broken  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Shirley on March 01, 2010, 17:30:12 PM
He is just stunning!  :Luv2: :Luv2: I really hope he can come through this and get another loving home   :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on March 01, 2010, 20:13:19 PM
He does look so - forlorn.  Poor litttle soul.   :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: bunglycat on March 01, 2010, 23:02:44 PM
Poor soul he does look so sad :( :(
He is a lovely boy , hope he recovers soon and someone takes him on and loves him again :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: madamcat (Edd) on March 01, 2010, 23:30:45 PM
Sarah

I have just remembered something else - don't know if this is an option but here goes.

My 1st cats James and Sebastian, when James died at 14, Sebastian just went on top of the wardrobe and would not eat. I took him to the vets who could find nothing wrong with him, other than he looked a very depressed cat and had lost a lot of weight. Cheeky's picture reminded me of the look that my Sebastian had - just so sad :(

Anyway the vet prescribed some tablets which had a side effect of creating a ravenous appetite (for allopechia, I think) and they got him eating again.

Maybe Cheeky could do with something to kick-start him again and then at your mums, he would start to feel a little better in a home environment.

Is it worth asking the vet whether there is something he could give Cheeky.
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on March 01, 2010, 23:34:42 PM
franta was injected with valium to get him to eat and he gobbled everything in sight but then was sick and it does not have a very nice effect.

i would just give him loads of attention and time and special treats if he will eay any.

i think the vets a last resort to stop them damaging their liver......well thats what my vet told me.
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Kay and Penny on March 01, 2010, 23:45:54 PM
perhaps it's time to go for broke and take him to your mum's now - she might be able to persuade him to eat, simply by being close to him

I suppose there's no chance of getting hold of a couple of items of clothing or bedding from his former owner's place, which might retain her scent?
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: madkittyrescue on March 02, 2010, 09:38:01 AM
thanks guys!

Edd - sounds like it was possibly Ovarid that your vet prescribed.  TBH I really don't want to medicate him just now  he is on the rescue remedy and we are just giving him regular contact and hugs when he wants them - as he doesn't at times and can be quite grumpy.   :(

Ideally I need to sort out what he 'will' eat before I move him down to my mums or else I'm gong to be back and forward like a yo yo and I just don't have time for that with so many others to care for here at the moment so its a bit of a juggling act just now.

The food I ordered turned up this morning so will be trying him with some of that shortly to see how he does with that- hopefully he will take it and I can move him in the next day or two.  I'm very sure with Penny's company she will make sure he cheers up whether he likes it or not!   ;)

Will keep you all posted!  ;)
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: JackSpratt on March 02, 2010, 10:02:07 AM
Poor Cheeky. Hope he picks up soon. :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Janeyk on March 02, 2010, 13:09:53 PM
Keeping fingers crossed that he enjoys some of the food today xxxx

If all my wishes for his happiness could reach him he'll be a much happier boy  :wish:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Shirley on March 06, 2010, 13:14:16 PM
Have you managed to move Cheeky to your mom's yet?
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Linda (Bengalbabe) on March 06, 2010, 18:01:32 PM
Hi Sarah

Vitamin B12 is a good mild appetite stimulant and our vet has used this successfully with our kittens to help stimulate appetite.  Hope this helps.

Big hugs to Cheeky x
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Millys Mum on March 11, 2010, 20:22:19 PM
How is he doing? Hopefully eating abit better.
You could also try periactin
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Janeyk on March 13, 2010, 14:45:48 PM
Any news about Cheeky? hope he's ok  :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: madkittyrescue on March 15, 2010, 10:08:17 AM
Hi guys,

Latest on cheeky is that he is feeling much better in himself and has begun to really cheer up and we even managed to get him interested in play which is great :)

On the food front his appetite is good but he just won't eat ANYTHING other than what he's used to.  Only exceptions are some sardines in tomato sauce and cooked chicken.  So alas after weeks of trying lots of different things including special diets, all natural, raw and mixes of different things I am admitting defeat and giving him what he WILL eat and just adding supplements.

After 10 - 11 yrs of eating what he has he is NOT going to change his ways - have tried the nicey nice approach and the eat it or starve, etc etc etc and got nowhere.

There is a first for everything and in this case I am admitting defeat - Cheeky Wins! :tired:

He is still with us just now as mum is getting heating installed but in light of the above we may just put him through a vet check and decide whether to put him forward for adoption.  That depends on the outcome of a checkup though.

Will report more soon.....

Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Janeyk on March 15, 2010, 10:16:06 AM
I'm really pleased to hear he's perking up a bit - and maybe some of that is down to him getting a little of what he wants - food-wise  ;) and who can blame him! bless  :Luv2: keep us updated it's nice to hear how he's getting on.
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on March 15, 2010, 15:52:43 PM
I agree with Janey and maybe now he is getting the food he is used to he will be more happy  ;D
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: CarolM (Wendolene) on March 15, 2010, 17:27:03 PM
So pleased he's on the up bless him.  :Luv2:  And if he's been holding out for food he likes then I'd say he's pretty strong willed.  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on March 16, 2010, 08:19:48 AM
Am glad he is eating something, even if it isn't ideal!! Good luck with the vet visit, although I woudl still be tempted to take him to your mum's for a bit, even if he is still put up for adoption.
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: madkittyrescue on March 16, 2010, 10:23:48 AM
We ended up taking Cheeky with us to the vet last night as we were heading there anyway with a wee stray - report more shortly on another thread.

He wouldn't let us check him over for anything!  but was good as gold at the vet last night.  Surprisingly enough he got a clean bill of health other than his teeth which are terrible so he is now checked in for a dental this week - his lovely diet has destroyed his teeth!!

Will let you know how it goes will be getting done Thursday / Friday.
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Janeyk on March 16, 2010, 10:25:24 AM
Hope all goes well for the little man, I'm sure he'll feel much better after the dental  xx
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: CarolM (Wendolene) on March 16, 2010, 14:23:57 PM
Perhaps after the dental he might be willing to try a more cat-friendly diet - one can but hope  :)  Sending him lots of positive vibes.  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Gillian Harvey on March 16, 2010, 14:32:50 PM
On the food front his appetite is good but he just won't eat ANYTHING other than what he's used to.  Only exceptions are some sardines in tomato sauce and cooked chicken.  So alas after weeks of trying lots of different things including special diets, all natural, raw and mixes of different things I am admitting defeat and giving him what he WILL eat and just adding supplements.

Thats progress though isnt it? and its added a little more variety to his diet. The sardines are pretty good nutritionally because they provide a fairly balanced ratio of meat and bone - as well as his Omega 3's and 6's  ;) and the cooked chicken with supplements is also better than his original diet. Glad to hear he's perked up a bit too, hope the vet can sort his teeth out :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: madkittyrescue on March 17, 2010, 14:14:16 PM
Well Cheeky boy is heading into the vet tomorrow for his Dental - we are going to be SOOO unpopular tommorrow as we have SO many of the kitties in for various things!    Will let you know how he goes when we collect him.
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Janeyk on March 17, 2010, 14:59:40 PM
Tons of love to Cheeky for tomorrow  :hug: xx
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Shirley on March 17, 2010, 15:42:49 PM
Awwww tons of these   :hug: :hug: :hug: for Cheeky tomorrow. Hope he'll be fine  :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Skully on March 17, 2010, 15:49:28 PM
Poor old Cheeky hasn't had much luck has he... well apart from being rescued by someone so caring.

Good luck with your dental treatment tomorrow Wee man. I hope once it is all done your mouth will feel loads better and you suddenly realise good is what you need,not the old stuff you have been eating. Fingers crossed!
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on March 17, 2010, 17:23:56 PM
Hope all goes well for Cheeky tomorrow  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour
Post by: madkittyrescue on March 17, 2010, 19:36:07 PM
well after the not so good news about Cheeky going for a dental I now have some WONDERFUL!!!!  news  :) :)

We had a call today about a potential home that sounds just up Cheeky's Street and this was followed by a meeting tonight with a gent who has become - Cheeky's new Daddy!!!  yyaaayyy    :wow:

Wasn't that quick?? :wow:  Cheekie is still here just now obviously as he has to go for his dental tomorrow but all being well we hope to place Cheeky with his new dad sometime this weekend :)

What is SOOO wonderful about this is that he will be going back to what he came from.  A companion cat for an elderly gent who is looking for company and it was great to see Cheeky light up in his company.

To be honest we think Cheeky knew that he was meeting his new daddy as when his new dad took away his hand Cheeky put out his paw and grabbed his hand as if to say - don't leave me.  Bless him!

We are just over the moon with Cheeky and his new dad is utterly smitten - awkward eater or no awkward eater  :rofl:   :Luv2: 
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: Sootyca on March 17, 2010, 19:42:28 PM
That's fab news.  Seems Cheeky knows what he wants from his life and being a companion cat to elderly men is what he wants to be!
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: Kay and Penny on March 17, 2010, 19:46:14 PM
it must be so rewarding to enrich two lives at the same time - cats are so good for older folk

now Cheeky will have as much fish and ham as he wants for the rest of his days ;D
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on March 17, 2010, 20:00:28 PM
Oh that's just the most fantastic news.   :wow:  And good on Cheeky for knowing what he wanted, and having the courage to reach out a paw and take it - literally!!  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: madamcat (Edd) on March 17, 2010, 20:15:55 PM
What fantastic news for Cheeky  ;D

How cute is that to hold his paw out to the gentleman   :Luv2:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: bunglycat on March 17, 2010, 21:35:00 PM
That is such good news - he obviously took to the gentleman immedietly :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: CarolM (Wendolene) on March 17, 2010, 21:55:12 PM
Thats fantastic.  Well done you and well done Cheeky. ;D
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: Janeyk on March 17, 2010, 22:12:08 PM
 :Luv: awww I'm really pleased for him - and his new dad

it sounds like Cheeky will be happy again, well done   :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: Gillian Harvey on March 17, 2010, 23:29:58 PM
Wow  :wow: - that sounds ideal, brilliant, so pleased for Cheeky!
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: Shirley on March 18, 2010, 05:14:50 AM
Just the most FANTASTIC news!!   :wow: So pleased for them both!   :Luv2: :Luv2: Well done to you and Paul for getting him to this stage   :hug: :hug:  Good luck with the dental  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: madkittyrescue on March 18, 2010, 09:23:36 AM
thanks guys yes we are over the moon for the big fella.  Once the gent had met Cheekie his family did mention if he wanted to see anyone else but he was adamant - that ma boy!!  lol

We really couldn't have asked for a better match truth be told and just hope all goes well today with his dental so that we can move ahead with placing him.  paws crossed. :wish:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: Dawn F on March 18, 2010, 09:27:20 AM
what great news!
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: Janeyk on March 18, 2010, 09:27:37 AM
I'll top up the good wishes for today  :hug:

onwards and upwards Cheeky  ;D
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: ginge66 on March 18, 2010, 14:58:20 PM
Fantastic news for all :) :) im so pleased to read this, you must be so relieved its like it was meant to be.
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on March 18, 2010, 17:13:05 PM
This is fantastic news  ;D
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: Shirley on March 18, 2010, 17:54:24 PM
Hope all went well for the lovely Cheeky today   :Luv2:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: madkittyrescue on March 18, 2010, 18:07:50 PM
I can now report - rather amazingly that Cheeky boy has had a dental, scale and polish and not 1 .....yes not 1 .... of those lovely teeth needed to come out.  All he needed was a REALLY good clean and polish.

His new daddy is due to phone me tonight to find out how things went so all being well we should be able to place Cheeky into his new home very soon. :)  :)

Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: JackSpratt on March 18, 2010, 20:19:30 PM
I've only just read this update....how wonderful!
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on March 18, 2010, 21:19:03 PM
wooohooohooohooo!  ;D  As Tigger said!   What fantastic news, and what a good boy Cheeky was, not to make a dental fuss.  ;D  Will be so good to know when Cheeky is ensconced in his new home!  :wow:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: Janeyk on March 18, 2010, 21:23:30 PM
 ;D Brilliant news!
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on March 18, 2010, 21:24:20 PM
Well done cheeky and hope he will get his usual food in nhis new home and be very happy   ;D
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: Kay and Penny on March 18, 2010, 21:26:23 PM
I hope his new owner is not too old though :scared: :scared:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: Janeyk on March 18, 2010, 21:28:47 PM
I hope his new owner is not too old though :scared: :scared:

yep I always worry that they don't end up bereaved again  :scared:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: CarolM (Wendolene) on March 18, 2010, 23:13:19 PM
Great news on the dental and look forward to hearing Cheeky is ensconsed wit his new slave.  As to the man's age - well Cheeky chose him so thats good enough for me. 
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on March 19, 2010, 08:11:56 AM
Excellent news.
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: Skully on March 20, 2010, 08:37:58 AM
Yay! This is such a great result.

Cheeky I hope you have a fabulously happy and long life with your new human slave.

It's a well know fact that people with pets live much longer than people without them, so I'm guessing these 2 will grow old together and spend many happy years being each others best buddies.

Huzzah for happy endings to rescues!
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: madkittyrescue on March 20, 2010, 09:51:25 AM
We are very sure that this is the perfect match for Cheeky and to be honest we haven't seen Cheeky light up like he did since his arrival.  Yes his new dad is older but to be honest we could rehome a cat to someone in their 50's and they could die next week so whilst it is a factor in our decision bearing in mind Cheeky's age and background we have no issues with homing him to an older gent.

That said - we always ensure that the family know that should anything happen to him that Cheeky must be returned to us but it is not something that is at the front of our mind in a decision such as this.  Cheeky deserves a good home where he can live out what time he has left in happiness and he obviously feels that this gent is for him.  To be honest the old man was smitten with Cheeky from the moment he met him and it was clear he was good for Cheeky too.  :Luv2:

Current plan will be to place Cheeky on Sunday all being well.  ;D ;)
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: Janeyk on March 20, 2010, 09:53:03 AM
Great news! look forward to hearing how things go  ;D
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: Shirley on March 20, 2010, 13:17:09 PM
This story just melts your heart doesn't it?  :Luv2: :Luv2: Hope he has many happy years with his new slave, who sounds lovely!  :hug: :hug:  Fingers crossed Cheeky has his new home on Sunday!  :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: Skiddaw on March 20, 2010, 15:51:02 PM
I'm SO pleased for him. I hope his new slave has plenty of Primula cheese spread in stock!
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: madkittyrescue on March 21, 2010, 10:39:57 AM
Well I can report that Cheeky will be going to his new home for 3pm this afternoon.  We are very sure that he will settle in well and it will take some packing to make sure I have all his bits and pieces! lol

Will let you all know how it goes later on today.
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: Janeyk on March 21, 2010, 10:41:54 AM
 :wow:  ooooh waiting to see how it all goes!
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on March 21, 2010, 10:45:47 AM
Good luck for this afternoon
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: puggy1975 Zoe on March 21, 2010, 11:07:01 AM
Good luck for his afternoon. SOunds like Cheeky has found his perfect match

Cant wait to hear update on the progress

Zoe
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: Sabrina (Auferstehen) on March 21, 2010, 15:49:20 PM
So glad this little guy found a new home.

Can't wait for the updates ;)
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - GREAT NEWS 16/03
Post by: madkittyrescue on March 21, 2010, 18:08:13 PM
Well I can report that Cheeky is now safely tucked up in his new home! :)

He did really well and had a wander round the room a couple of times had head bumps with his new dad and then decided to take up residence between an armchair and sideboard.  We put his blanket down for him and he promptly moved onto it, curled up and went to sleep! lol :)

His new dad is over the moon to have him and it was great to see him wandering around albeit he was having difficulty getting up onto furniture but we suspected his back end wasn't great - hopefully that will improve with time in his new home.

We left Cheeky sound asleep on his blanket and quite relaxed and will check in on him in a few days.  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - (HOMED!)
Post by: Janeyk on March 21, 2010, 18:12:47 PM
awww, I'm soooo pleased  :Luv: sounds like Cheeky and his new dad are just what each other needs.
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - (HOMED!)
Post by: Shirley on March 21, 2010, 18:17:29 PM
Awww what a fantastic update-sounds like a match made in heaven!   :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - (HOMED!)
Post by: Janeyk on March 26, 2010, 08:13:43 AM
Any news on how little Cheeky chops is doing?  :Luv:
Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - (HOMED!)
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on March 26, 2010, 14:43:31 PM
OMG I had totally missed all the excitment.  I'm so pleased that Cheeky got through the dental OK and managed to find a new slave all in the space of a week!  What a clever boy :evillaugh:

I'm sure they will both be very happy together  :hug:

Title: Re: Cheeky - a cat grieving for his owner now @ the Harbour - (HOMED!)
Post by: Leanne on April 10, 2010, 22:43:52 PM
I know I am a bit behind with this but I was thinking about Cheeky today and had to find this post to see what happened, its great news for Cheeky and his new Dad  :hug: