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Title: Hello From Neil and I
Post by: Rain on February 16, 2010, 22:00:13 PM

Hello Everyone,
My lovely cat Neil and I are very happy to be joining Purrs In Our Hearts.
We live in County Mayo, Ireland with my partner and a dalmatian and a lurcher!
Neil will be posting his picture very soon, and writing his story.
We look forward to meeting you all and your gorgeous cats.
~Rain and Neil x x

Title: Re: Hello From Neil and I
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on February 16, 2010, 22:05:30 PM

 :welcome: :welcome: :welcome: :welcome:  So plased you and Neil decided to join us.

Look forward to seeing Neil and of course we'd love to see picies of his house mates as well (all cat friendly doggies are very welcome here  ;) ).

Sam, Foxy, Zephyr, Rossi and Oliver xx

Title: Re: Hello From Neil and I
Post by: Shiroi-Neko on February 16, 2010, 22:14:49 PM

Hello there welcome! Hope you enjoy ur stay at purrs rain and neil :Luv:

Title: Re: Hello From Neil and I
Post by: Rain on February 16, 2010, 22:28:04 PM

Neil...
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2714/4362995137_4cce12e8f6_m.jpg)

Title: Re: Hello From Neil and I
Post by: Shiroi-Neko on February 16, 2010, 22:47:25 PM

Wow sexy looking boy!

Title: Re: Hello From Neil and I
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on February 16, 2010, 22:50:27 PM

OMG what a handsome lad .... and he knows it doesn't he  :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:

Title: Re: Hello From Neil and I
Post by: Rain on February 16, 2010, 23:43:19 PM

Neil's Story:

      Neil came to my partner Kit and I in the August of 2001, one hot summers day. We were lying on a blanket sunbathing when suddenly a very skinny and sickly looking cat appeared from nowhere and lay down on the blanket inbetween us. His life as a stray must have exhausted him because he fell fast asleep straight away and when we took an end each of the blanket to move it he did not stir. He completely trusted us from the outset, and by falling asleep inbetween us it was as if he was seeking sanctuary and protection from life on the streets.
      We started leaving food for him and he began a determined campaign to get into the house, which we resisted at first, as at that stage a pet was not in our plans. When we went out we would come back to find him sitting patiently waiting for us, and his nature was so lovely that within a short space of time he had claimed us as his owners and he joined our family.
      A trip to the vets revealed he was in need of a life saving operation. There were complications and he had to stay as an inpatient for two months. It was touch and go, but Neil, as we had named him (after Neil Armstrong) proved to be a fighter and thankfully pulled through. Even though we had to administer pills and ointments and bandages for ages he still trusted us and never tried to run away or showed any desire to be anywhere other than with us.
      Now he is about ten years old and still a really sweet natured cat. He loves to be held and cuddled and is at his happiest in his furry igloo. He gets trampled on occasionally by Alistair and Julian, our two dogs, as they rush about but he still loves to squeeze between them on the sofa at night, where he feels happy and safe.
      When he came to us, we lived on a very busy road in a village full of latch key dogs, so life was very stressful for Neil when he was a stray. But shortly after his recovery we moved to a country cottage and now he gets to sit in the sun in peace and safety without a care.
      Neil has brought something really special to our lives, we love him very much and he is truly a cat in a million.

Title: Re: Hello From Neil and I
Post by: Janeyk on February 17, 2010, 06:40:51 AM

Hi and  :welcome: to Purrs Rain and Neil  ;D 

 :Luv: :Luv: Neil is a lovely boy, he's certainly landed on his paws with you.

Title: Re: Hello From Neil and I
Post by: Christine (Blip) on February 17, 2010, 20:34:35 PM

 :welcome: to Purrs, Rain: glad you found us and decided to join in ;D

Title: Re: Hello From Neil and I
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on February 18, 2010, 11:15:45 AM

Oh  boy Rain - Neil's story brought a real lump to my throat.  He's absolutely gorgeous, and no dunce either - he was clever enough to find himself help, shelter and love in abundance.  What a credit to you.  :hug:

Please tell Neil he's very handsome!  :Luv2:

Title: Re: Hello From Neil and I
Post by: clarenmax on February 18, 2010, 12:59:28 PM

Hiya and :welcome: to Purrs  :wow:

Neil is just gorgeous, and he certainly made the right choice by wandering into your garden that sunny day  :hug:

Title: Re: Hello From Neil and I
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on February 18, 2010, 13:01:58 PM

 :welcome: to Purrs, what a lovely story  :)

Neil is absolutely gorgeous btw  :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:

Title: Re: Hello From Neil and I
Post by: Bazsmum on February 18, 2010, 15:12:59 PM

 :welcome: to Purrs....  :)

Neil is a hunk!  :Luv2:

Title: Re: Hello From Neil and I
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on February 18, 2010, 16:47:47 PM

Ahhhhh what a lovely story  :Luv2: :Luv2: 

BTW .. can we see pics of Alistair and Julian please  :innocent:

Title: Re: Hello From Neil and I
Post by: Rain on February 18, 2010, 21:17:35 PM

Thank you for the warm welcome. Here are Neil's 'big brothers', Alistair and Julian...
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2229/1530957149_e16b9460bf_m.jpg)

Title: Re: Hello From Neil and I
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on February 18, 2010, 22:33:52 PM

Ahhhhh they are lovely ... is Alistair the Dalmation?

Title: Re: Hello From Neil and I
Post by: Rain on February 19, 2010, 00:48:32 AM

Yes and he will be 14 on March 3rd so is a dear old gent. Julian is 5 or 6.
Neil once brought a baby hare through the cat flap and deposited it completely unharmed on the living room floor.
The two dogs were too shocked to react so we were able to scoop it up and return it to its mummy who was waiting for it outside.
So somewhere in the Irish countryside hops a hare that had a triple lucky escape!

Title: Re: Hello From Neil and I
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on February 19, 2010, 07:16:35 AM

 :evillaugh:  poor little Hare, mustve been thinking "Eh?"

The "boys" are grand.  Alistair doesn't look his age, bless him.   :)

Title: Re: Hello From Neil and I
Post by: angel-77 on February 22, 2010, 21:22:10 PM

 :welcome:
That is a lovely story, about Neil & the hare!!!

Emma, Tia & Oscar

Title: Re: Hello From Neil and I
Post by: mummymaz on March 16, 2010, 14:31:07 PM

aw such a lovely story, is it any wonder Neil trusts you two so much? you've given him the life and love he deserves xx