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Cat Rescue & Rehoming => Rescue & Rehoming General => Topic started by: Gillian Harvey on June 20, 2010, 13:58:42 PM
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You may remember me mentioning this boy who'd been wandering round the area for a while. I first saw him about a year ago, he seemed to disapear for a long time, and then suddenly turned up again recently. I saw that he had a wound on his neck, and then a few days later saw him again and it looked like the area around the wound had been shaved - so sort of assumed he may have been treated. However, today he came and sat outside the front door and I was able to see through the window that what I thought was a shaved area is probably just hair loss where he's scratched at the wound - and the wound looked worse than when I saw him before.
Anyway, he ran off when I opened the front door, but came back when I closed it again, when I went out the second time he came up to me and was very purry and friendly - so thought gotta take my chance to get him treated, so grabbed him (not much resistance!) and he's now up in my grooming room. He's not neutered which I 'd already worked out (used to hear him tom cat yowing when he was outside at night, and seen him spraying a lot). Luckily the Cats Action Trust who I foster for now have said they will pay for him to be blood tested for FIV and FelV and neutered. Only trouble is we are completely full up at the mo like everywhere, so he's gonna have to stay in my grooming rooom (luckily no customers for a week - but he can't stay there forever!)
He's a good looking chap - or he will be when cleaned up etc, obviously some pedigree in there somewhere - red colourpoint of some sort, maybe some siamese in there perhaps? The wound looks pretty nasty and his coat is filthy. He's got a sad face I think.
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:( oooh poor soul, his neck does look sore. He looks a super little puss though, he will be when you've worked your magic on him I'm sure.
Glad to hear you're getting him sorted :hug:
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aw what a poor soul. He does look as though he has had a hard life. He's going to get plenty of TLC I'm sure now though!
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Poor baby :'(
Looks like more than cat fight injuries. Art least he is in safe hands now :hug:. I wouldn't even bother advertising him, as if by any remote chance her has owners, he is better off away from them.
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Poor boy, he looks really sore, hope his tests come back clear. He is gorgeous. :Luv:
Nicky
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Ahhhhh, poor boy he does look sore :'( :'(
He will be a very handsome boy when he is all cleaned and his wounds healed up - really hope all his tests come back clear :scared:
He has got a sad face though , as Mark said -he certainly doesn''t need to go back to any previous owners !!!
I am sure you will have him looking good very soon -really pleased you have got him with you . :hug: :hug:
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Oh hell Gillian :(. I'm so glad he found you.
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Hes gorgeous :Luv2:
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Ahhh bless him ... stunning blue eyes. He obviously knew you were gonna help him Gillian which is why he didn'y run off. I'm sure once he's had a bit of TLC and a couple of nights good sleep he'll look alot happier :Luv2:
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Looks like more than cat fight injuries. Art least he is in safe hands now :hug:. I wouldn't even bother advertising him, as if by any remote chance her has owners, he is better off away from them.
You could be right - I emailed the pic of the wound to our coordinator and she thought it looks like he could have been attacked by a dog or fox? There is another wound the other side, nowhere near as bad, but suppose could be where something had a grip on him. The areas around the wounds feel swollen, but he doesnt mind me touching them. He's so passive and purry, he rolls over when you go to stroke him :Luv2:
I'll try and get him into the vets tomorrow if they've got any appointments. Think I'm going to be kept up all night with his wailing :Crazy: although he only did it when I first put him in the room, he's been quiet since, but come the night when he'd usually be out and about........
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An untreated abcess left for weeks would burst and rot like that, hes very lucky not to have maggots in it :( the amount of scratches on his neck and face certainly leans to full on tom fights, hes no turn tail and run chap!
Funny how they always know when to seek help and where!
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Yep, guess so, perhaps vet will have more idea tomorrow. Isnt it a shame he's had to live like that?, fighting for everything.
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I have a real love for tough tatty toms, their drive for survival always amazes me and they make such super pets once neutered :Luv2: i still strive to catch omalley cat, must be 4 years since we met and 3 since he broke his leg, how he coped with that still to this day eludes me :(
Does your rescue rehome fiv's? Im sure he would grab a few heart strings, especially with a before/after shot :Luv:
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I have a real love for tough tatty toms, their drive for survival always amazes me and they make such super pets once neutered :Luv2: i still strive to catch omalley cat, must be 4 years since we met and 3 since he broke his leg, how he coped with that still to this day eludes me :(
Does your rescue rehome fiv's? Im sure he would grab a few heart strings, especially with a before/after shot :Luv:
I think they do rehome fiv's to indoor homes, not sure how that works though - for cats who have always lived a life on the streets - he's definitely going to be very rehomeable looks wise! :Luv:
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What a truly handsome boy. I'd say he's been in a pretty vicious fight, but I could be wrong. He looks a lovely lad. :Luv:
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What a lovely boy and hope he is much happier when he has been treated ;D
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What a gorgeous boy he is Gillian! :Luv2: Thank goodness you managed to catch him! :hug: Everything crossed the tests come back clear!
As Millys Mum says, how these 'tatty, torn toms' survive amazes me too! We had one at work about 18 months ago-he'd been around for a few weeks and then, one day turned up with a massive head wound, like he'd been scalped :sick: I called the RSPCA who came straightaway but the Inspector couldn't catch him, so he left a trap. The cat promptly disappeared for 2 weeks and the Inspector came back for the trap. The day after, the cat appeared and all he had to show for the wound was a piece of flesh about the size of a 10p which hadn't healed He only hung around for a couple more days and i never saw him again :(
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Fingers crossed you can get him an appointment today. He is stunning, although not sure he has any pedigree in him though
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Poor little man :'( but he is certainly a :Luv: :Luv: one -
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:Luv: Gorgeous boy Gillian, well done you. I'm developing rather a soft spot for blue eyed cream boys... ;)
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WoW he is stunning. Those wounds look very painful. I hope they heal quickly and he gets to blossom in to the beauty he most obviously is. :Luv2: :Luv2:
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awww bless him Gillian - am SO pleased that you managed to get the wee fella - look forward to updates.
Gentle head rubs from the Harbour crew.
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Thanks everyone :thanks: - he was as quiet as a mouse last night :Luv: We've been to the vets this morning, vet thought possibly a rodent bite, but I guess we'll never know for sure. Anyway, she's cleaned it up and it looks a lot better for that. He's got antibiotics for a week. She reckons he's older than I'd thought - probably 8yrs plus, poor boy, which is more worrying for his FIV and FelV bloods, the longer he's been out there, I suppose the more likely it is he's going to be positive :( . I'll know later on today. He wasnt chipped - no surprise there really.
He's a real softie and a bit of a scaredy cat, but was as good as gold getting into the carrier and at the vets. Fingers crossed he's clear, and can be neutered and homed.
:Luv: Gorgeous boy Gillian, well done you. I'm developing rather a soft spot for blue eyed cream boys... ;)
You and me both LOL! I couldnt have another boy here I don't think - Harry would never forgive me!
Oh - meant to say, I'm calling him Chico, dunno why, it just came to me last night and seemed to fit ;)
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Hope he makes a brilliant recovery and finds himself a wonderful new home Gillian - I'm very sure that someone would adopt such a lovely handsome lad positive or not.
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Vet just phoned, he's FIV positive :(
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He's a lovely looking lad, thank you for taking him in and getting him to the vets :hug:
Fingers crossed his bloods come back clear and he can find a wonderful forever home (unless of course we see Chico's name at the bottom of your sig in due course :evillaugh: )
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Oh poor Chico! :'( What will happen to him now? :hug: :hug:
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Vet just phoned, he's FIV positive :(
I guessed he would be :(
Not the end of the world though :hug:
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Just spoken to our coordinator and I can go ahead and have him neutered and once he's all sorted, wounds healed and clean, he can be put up for rehoming as an indoor cat, or catproofed garden etc :yayyy: :yayyy: - phew what a relief!
Only thing is I'm kind of stuck with him in my grooming room because my pens are full, as are all the other fosters pens and rehoming seems to be at a standstill.
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Great news that he's to be put up for rehoming as an indoor boy....what a lucky lad to have happened upon your home!
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That's great news Gillian! Problem with the grooming room tho-hopefully it won't be for too long once people see the gorgeous boy! :Luv2: :Luv2:
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what a lucky boy to find you - not surprised he is fiv with wounds like that poor thing - hope he finds a fabulous forever home soon and you get your grooming room back!
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Im so glad hes safe and well, he will look amazing in a few weeks time :Luv:
Will his test be confirmed, theres always that small chance he isnt, dakotas test misfired which considering the area she came from was a surprise, i felt certain it was right!
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I am just glad he found you Gillian -otherwise he might no have been so lucky !
Glad he is going to be neuted and eventually up for re-homing -i don''t think it will take long for someone to fall for him ! :Luv2: :Luv2:
Hope one of your pens get free soon for him, although i am sure he is quite happy in your grooming room ;D
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Im so glad hes safe and well, he will look amazing in a few weeks time :Luv:
Will his test be confirmed, theres always that small chance he isnt, dakotas test misfired which considering the area she came from was a surprise, i felt certain it was right!
I don't know - I've been reading through all the info about FIV tests and its started me thinking too about the chance it could be wrong - probably remote chance though, considering his lifestyle and battle scars. Also, I'm not sure the trust will pay for another test, but worth an ask ;)
He's got to finish his course of antibiotics before I can get him in to be neutered, was hoping to do it this week but it'll be next week now.
I meant to ask the vet but forgot - do you think I should keep bathing/cleaning his wound, and if so what with? or should it heal on its own - think he's going to keep scratching at it :doh:
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I've always been advised not to bathe the wound once they are on antibiotics unless they are oozing and then only wash it with salt water made from boiled water and sea salt. It would be wise to limit his ability to scratch it, but due to were it is that could be hard. Maybe one of the inflatable doughnut ones would work, but it might just make the wound warm and sweaty which is also bad. A hard one to call.
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Best of luck for Chico - the name does suit him :Luv:
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I just checked and Glasgow charge £32 - although I guess vets charge extra for posting etc. I'm sure we could have a little whip round.
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:thanks: - that doesnt sound too bad though, it means they'll have to take blood again I presume, don't suppose what was drawn today will be able to be used? Maybe they could do it when I take him for neutering - will ask tomorrow.
OK, I'll leave the wound and hope he doesnt scratch too much - think your right about the donut one, and the other type collar wouldnt stop him either. I'm trying distraction at the mo - made him a catnip knotty (out of a face flannel) and he rolled about like a loon :evillaugh:
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it means they'll have to take blood again I presume, don't suppose what was drawn today will be able to be used?
Not sure about that. I know they say urine has to be fresh but might be different with blood. My friend Grant used to be a motor bike courier for a pathologists in Harley Street. His mum used to complain as he sometimes kept samples in her fridge overnight :sick: - I remember him saying there was a bit of Margot Fontayne kept in it once :sick: :evillaugh:
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IT depends how much blood they take, some vets take enough that if an inhouse test shows positive, they can send a further sample to Glasgow (which is current best practice as inhouse tests do have a 7% chance of showing a false positive, although he does look to be high risk). Vets do charge for processing etc, but I dont think it adds that much onto the price, maybe another £7 (depending on vets of course).
Fingers crossed for him.
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This beautiful chap is on my mind Gillian and I can't wait for the "after" pics when he is all healed up. I don't suppose there's any chance he is using litter tray already?
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Do I detect some uncertainty? ;)
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Oh yes, he is certainly using the tray - the wee smell permeates the whole house! :sick: - Chico and I are going to fall out before too long - so much for the quiet little mouse he was the first night - last night he yowled for a lot of the night and its pretty blood curdling at such close quarters (my bedroom is right next to his room) :tired: He's unsettled and wants out - I can see him thinking, I've had a feed, I've had a rest, thanks, but I'd like to go now.....I don't know who is going to crack first, but I think its going to be me..... :innocent:
He's got a week of antibiotics before he can be neutered, (can't see what difference being on antibiotics make myself) a week of this (he's yowing at the moment again..) help!!!
The coordinator suggested swapping one of the fosters out in the pen (it would have to be Minnie rather than the 3 I think) and putting Chico out there - but thats just going to drive my neighbours crazy too!
Do I detect some uncertainty? ;)
Nooooo! (especially not after last night LOL!) :Nooooo:
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Ruby has lost her KittyCollar so I rang Marla today for replacement stock and .....
before too long found myself discussing "CatChat", "Purrs", "Sad stories", "Gillian's new stray with the amazing blue eyes", "Gillian Ambercat?" "yes that is she... now involved in fostering, taken in stray who has tested positive for FIV.... installed hoooooge pen in garden" You're famous Gillian :) :hug:
BTW :hug: :hug: :hug: to mom
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You're famous Gillian :) :hug:
Blimey! - in a good way I hope! :scared:
Wish he could go in one of the pens in the garden, but a) they're full , and b) neighbours would go ape with the noise!
Bit worried about him actually - he's stressed from being confined and have caught him doing several, frequent, small wees :scared: Asked vets again today if he could be neutered sooner rather than later, but they are insisting he finishes his course of antibiotics first - so Monday is the earliest :Crazy: Bit annoyed really as was told on the phone I do realise that an operation will put him under stress and could make his 'Feline Aids' worse >:( He hasnt got feline aids, he's FIV positive, thats all - and the flippin stress from being confined and un-neutered is probably worse!
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Bloomin vets grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Do you have a carpet in the room he is in? Just wonderfing cos when the birmans were in solitary here, the howling was terrible and Franta dug the carpet up under the door and I couldnt get in!
A piece of hardboard slipped across under the door stopped him doing it but then he started scratching........sigh
I had a devil of a job getting in and out of the door cos it would be rushed by both birmans as I opened it and getting out was even worse. :rofl: :rofl:
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I would swap him for Minnie, the neighbours shouldnt be able to hear that much noise through the pens.
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A lot of vets call it feline aids, as to our CP branch who are relatively well informed :-:
I think they use it as everyone will know what it means, whereas many probably haven't heard of FIV?
Hope the yowling stops Gillian :hug: and that the frequent weeing is nothing.
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You're famous Gillian :) :hug:
Blimey! - in a good way I hope! :scared:
In a very good way Gillian :hug:
I do empathise on the weeing front front Gillian. I thought perhaps that may happen which is why I asked if he was using trays. I am in similar situation atm with Freddie (and he isn't grounded) although at least Freddie's doesn't have the Tomcat aroma (it did when he first arrived and it can be very potent I remember). You will know as much as anyone what little can be done until his op; feliway, zylkene, earplugs, cleaning up regime etc. If he's in your grooming room, I assume that's affecting your grooming activities? So sorry he's causing so much upset and hope he's booked in as early as poss next week for his op.
You are a star for taking him in and I'm sure he'll reward you when he's fully recovered. :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Poor Chico and you, Gillian. It must be quite stressful for a tom that's used to looking out for himself to suddenly find restrictions in place. And it's frustrating for you, because you're helping him and can't tell him that.
Hope he figures it out soon. He really is a handsome boy. :hug: :hug:
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Des, unfortunately the pens are close to the house and noise carries a lot where I am. The neighbours have already said they can hear the cats scratching at the litter during the night, so yowing would not go down well LOL!
Its so true JS - that he doesnt understand his confinement and I can't tell him its for his own good - ultimately! I'm trying to keep him entertained, but he's a bit scared of toys - weird! the only thing he doesnt mind is the catnip knotty I made for him. I'm feeding him 4 times a day just to give him something to focus on :Crazy: .
The frequent weeing isnt so frequent today, think he was driving himself into a frenzy yesterday. Rosella, I havent got grooming customers till next week, thankfully, and yes, he's booked in for 8.30 am Monday morning -it seems like such a long way away.....plus, I know things don't settle down right away after neutering - any idea how long it takes for the hormones to settle? - plus, will he stop yowing as well ? or is that a habit thing that he might continue despite settled hormones?
Gill, no, I'm pleased to say I've got vinyl in the grooming room, so no carpets to dig at! I am having trouble getting in and out of the room though, he wants to dash out, and my lot want to dash in :rofl:
Here is today, squinting his eyes at me as if to say I hate you for keeping me in here! and then relenting and letting me brush under his chin. :Luv:
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Poor little mite. :Luv:
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Awww poor little man! :Luv2: My Charlie (semi feral from work) is scared of toys (and of everything else!) When he first came to me, he'd been free for 6.1/2 years, so i expected a nightmare being confined for 5 weeks, but he was great, no yowling at all and only whimpering for the last week. Maybe it was cos he knew me anyway, or that he was neutered as a kitten? He doesn't want to be inside at all the last few weeks-maybe it's the same for Chico? He likes his freedom when the weather's good! Anyway, hopefully he'll start to settle and realise he's got a much better life now! :hug:
I believe it can take up to 6 weeks for the hormones to settle..................
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So frustrating. I know with Mog I regularly exclaim "What is it you WANT?" Because I make sure there's food down, check the litter trays, ensure "her" beds aren't being taken up by the youngsters, groom her, fuss her and she still yowls. Granted, hers is dementia - but the reason with that is usually confusion. Chico will be seriously confused....
He truly is lovely looking. I think from what you've said it needs to be someone prepared to have a secure garden for him, because he's so used to outdoor access he might just stay acting stir crazy.
I love the brushing picture. :) Hope he calms down soon. :hug:
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He is just so lovely I do hope things work out for him :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Freddie had his op about a week before I got to bring him home from RSPCA. I don't recall yowling as such but he squeaked a lot and still does. I think his hormones settled (i.e. his tomcat smell went) after about 10 days so that would be 2 to 3 weeks after op with Fred. Maybe we were lucky?
Latest pics show Chico already looking sooooo much better Gillian and just love the way he obviously loves being groomed under chin. I was showing him to my colleague at lunchtime today. He's just lovely :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
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I believe it can take up to 6 weeks for the hormones to settle..................
6 weeks?!!! :shocked:
Yes, I think your right about wanting to be out in the good weather - I feel so mean :(
He's definitely gonna need a secure garden or huge run, I can't see him being an indoor cat either somehow.
Just going to go and give him his nighttime meal - keep him quiet for 5 minutes at least :tired:
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That's what i've read on CatChat! No experience of it tho.
You can't do anything BUT keep him in Gillian until he's neutered, so don't feel bad about it :hug:
Fingers crossed someone with a secure garden offers him a home soon, or even a home with a garden in a quiet area! He's SO gorgeous! :Luv2:
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I've found the following from surfing t'internet Gillian :hug:
"According to our vet, it takes about three weeks for the male sex hormones to leave the body of an adult cat after he is neutered"
"high levels of hormones still circulate in the cat's body for a few weeks after neutering, so you may not see the full benefit of neutering for a couple weeks"
"The vet said that it can take up to two weeks for the hormones to get out of his system"
I suspect the truth is that each cat is different and boy cat behaviour will lessen day by day following his op. Thing is, a lot of Chico's habits will be learned behaviour as he is an adult so will not be fully linked to hormones :hug: :hug: :hug:
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That's a shame Gillian. I have always read that it takes up to 6 weeks, but the smell and yucky fur has always died down within 2 weeks. Sophisticat antibacterial litter is fantastic for masking unneutered tom cat smell, sorry I have only just remembered that!!! I have been lucky with all my unneutered toms and they have always used the tray with no problem. Maybe mix some soil with his litter in case he isn't fully used to the litter tray? I would ask the vet to test a urine sample when he is there, just in case the stress has brought on cystitis. Quite a lot of strays dont know how to play.
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Popping on to give you some moral support. (from one person who has a yowly cat to another.... ;)) Hope Chico calms down soon. It's frustrating, not to mention stressful but you ARE doing what's best for him. Really hope his perfect home is just around the corner, you sound a little overcrowded!
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....... and I'm just popping on to wish you a soothing good night's sleep Gillian :hug:
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Thanks for looking that up Rosella - I'm clinging to what you said about the hormones lessening each day after the op and hoping he forgets his 'learned' behaviour LOL!
Sophisticat antibacterial litter is fantastic for masking unneutered tom cat smell, sorry I have only just remembered that!!! I have been lucky with all my unneutered toms and they have always used the tray with no problem.
He's fine using the tray Des - I was more worried about his 'over use' of the tray, but that seems to be settling thankfully. I'll have a look at the sophisticat antibac litter, thanks.
You can't do anything BUT keep him in Gillian until he's neutered, so don't feel bad about it :hug:
I know I'm having to be cruel to be kind - but its so hard. The more I think about it the more cross I get about the vet (well not the vet actually - vet nurse) saying he must finish the 7 day course of antibiotics before being neutered - because whats the betting they put him on antibiotics after the op anyway?
Popping on to give you some moral support. (from one person who has a yowly cat to another.... ;))
....... and I'm just popping on to wish you a soothing good night's sleep Gillian :hug:
Thanks guys! :thanks: - he's been a bit quieter today, I've had what little was left in a a feliway diffuser going in his room since this morning. I'm sure its made him a bit more chilled - but then he is usually 'fairly' quiet during the day, its just the night.....saying that, I hear someone calling.... :tired:
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Gillian, have just re-read this thread, so ignore my comment about 'a secure garden, or even a garden' please! Of course it's got to be a SECURE garden, cos of the FIV!!! :doh: :doh:
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Just wanted to pop in with some moral support... with the vet/antibiotics thing I would be really worried about him ending up with septicaemia from that big wound, and some healing time plus antibiotics will bring that risk waaay down. Sory, I know it's still grim having a yowler but at least it helps a bit knowing why you have the wait.
Does he have a radio in his room? After 8yrs as a Cat of No Fixed Abode he's probably finding the quiet and solitude really weird.
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Just wanted to pop in with some moral support... with the vet/antibiotics thing I would be really worried about him ending up with septicaemia from that big wound,
Does he have a radio in his room? After 8yrs as a Cat of No Fixed Abode he's probably finding the quiet and solitude really weird.
Good point, not really thought about that I must admit - and good idea about a radio :thanks:
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Chico is gorgeous Gillian it certainly is Chico time :rofl: :Luv2: :Luv2:
You do keep saying silly things - so he's gonna have to stay in my grooming rooom (luckily no customers for a week - but he can't stay there forever!) :evillaugh: :evillaugh: ;) ;) ;) :rofl:
A small pen in the garden ????????? :hug:
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Have just caught up with this Gillian. Poor Chico, he obviously knew where to go for help :hug: He is drop dead gorgeous - those eyes :Luv2:
Really hope he can find that special home soon enough :hug:
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Keep returning for a top up of the yum factor :drool; He isnt deaf is he?
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A small pen in the garden ????????? :hug:
I'm working on that! :shify: Its just, my old shed at the top of my garden is quite a good size, it just needs a new felt roof (theres no felt at all at the mo) and I've got some timber and mesh cat run panels from my old cat run which I thought could be attached to the front to make a run for him too. I could paint it all inside to make it easier to keep clean - I've got all the materials just need someone to do the work. Trouble is, its down to the committee to decide if they can pay for the work (considering what they've just paid out on my pens which are going to need electricity for heating come the winter :-: ) But he cannot stay where he is - I need my room back and he needs not to be cooped up indoors!
Have just caught up with this Gillian. Poor Chico, he obviously knew where to go for help :hug: He is drop dead gorgeous - those eyes :Luv2:
Thanks :thanks: bet he didnt bargain for all this when he came to me for help LOL! :evillaugh:
Keep returning for a top up of the yum factor :drool; He isnt deaf is he?
Don't think so - but I sort of wish I was at the moment :innocent:
Well, he's been neutered today - so we're counting down to being hormone free..... :evillaugh: The past couple of nights I've been closing my lot downstairs so that Chico can have the run of the upstairs, thinking it would give him a bit more freedom....didnt make him any quieter though, just, instead of the noise being concentrated in one area, it was everywhere, up the stairs, down the stairs, up on windowsill, down from windowsill, on the bed, off the bed, up on wardrobe, thump! down from wardrobe.......until around 4 ish in the morning :tired: Get this though - where do I find him when I get up in the morning? - yes, in the very room he'd been shut in for the past week, I ask you!....... :Crazy:
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Poor little chap, you are right he didnt think her was asking for all of this :hug: :hug:
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Fingers crossed he calms down soon.
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Awww hope he'll start to feel a bit happier (and quieter!) now and that you can get the work done to make a new pen! :hug: :hug: You must be shattered! :hug:
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Gillian, you're an utter star and Chico is being a typical cat and not knowing how lucky he is. ;) :hug:
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Thanks :thanks: - and yes, I am shattered :tired: havent had a proper nights sleep for over a week now, and yet, despite all that.....boy, is he going to be a hard one to let go....... :Luv2:
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Gillian....................................... Just keep him ;) ;) :hug:
Mary
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Gillian....................................... Just keep him ;) ;) :hug:
Its not really possible with him being FIV pos :( not to mention how pee'd off mine would be (remember this is the boy that madam Gwynnie had pinned in the corner or the hallway that time when he made the mistake of coming in the catflap!)
Do you know, there has been a change in him almost overnight! - last night, he did whine a bit (he had the run of upstairs again, while mine were shut downstairs), but then most of the night he was actually cuddled up on the bed - like he'd always lived here! :shocked: Now I'm going to feel really horrible about moving him to the shed conversion - if it ever gets done :doh:
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I'm sure you'll find the perfect home for him in no time despite the FIV status, he's too 'special' looking not to lure a new set of slaves to
their doom mutual appreciation of his singing talents :Luv2:
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Gosh if he wsn't FIV+ I would be tempted - I am sure theres some BSH in him somewhere , and he looks so sad......................... :(
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Gosh if he wsn't FIV+ I would be tempted - I am sure theres some BSH in him somewhere , and he looks so sad......................... :(
Aw, wish you could have him :) It would be lovely if he could to someone I know (and I could visit ;) ) . When I first saw him over a year ago, I also thought BSH colourpoint - but then thought his face is not round enough and more pointy which made me think some Siamese - but that didnt seem quite right either. Could well be some BSH in there somewhere.
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Glad he is starting to settle down slightly
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:Luv: Chico
Had been following the thread on my Blackberry but couldn't see the piccies...he is soooo handsome
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Chico's wound has healed nicely and all those scratches down his neck and across his face have gone. Its nearly a week since he was neutered and he's much more settled now - plus, he has the run of the upstairs at night (close mine downstairs - much to their disgust!) so he sleeps on the bed :Luv: Anyway, here's how the wound is looking now
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/FOSTERS/chicojul102.jpg)
You expect me to play with THIS?!!
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/FOSTERS/IMG_5786.jpg)
I'd much rather play with your fingers! :evillaugh:
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/FOSTERS/IMG_5784.jpg)
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Chico: :Luv: What a gorgeous boy! Well done for helping him, Gillian. :hug:
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aw, he's such a hunk :Luv: :Luv:
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Chico is just :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
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:drool; does he get on with other cats do you know?
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He is just gorgeous :Luv2: :Luv2: He sleeps on YOUR bed?? ;)
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Thanks :thanks:
:drool; does he get on with other cats do you know?
Really not sure about that one MM - he's had no contact with mine at all since he's been here, only just a peep round the door as I've gone in and out - with no reaction to seeing one of mine sitting the other side of the door. That time he came in through the catflap and my Gwynnie had him pinned in the corner - he wasnt putting up much of a fight!
He is just gorgeous :Luv2: :Luv2: He sleeps on YOUR bed?? ;)
Ye, but he can't stay ;)
Just comparing the look of his coat from 2 weeks ago to now - amazing what a few weeks of not living rough (and a little bit of brushing ;) ) makes!
2 weeks ago
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/FOSTERS/chicojun10.jpg)
and now
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/FOSTERS/chicojul103.jpg)
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Oooh Gillian I rather suspect you have a bit of a posh lad there trying to pretend he's a bit of a ruffian :sneaky: So delighted to see such an amazing improvement in the condition of his coat. Before too long you won't be able to see any scar at all :wow:.
A pity we don't have a Purrs award for "significant improvement following TLC administered by Purrs peeps" as Chico and you would get my vote :).
Thanks so much for helping this beautiful boy and glad he is settling better now. :hug: for you both and a few more :hug: :hug: :hug: for Gwynnie and the gang for putting up with the inconvenience
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Awww he looks wonderful! :Luv2: All down to you! :hug: :hug:
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Absolutely awesome work :) waht a lovely boy :Luv2: and he looks a zillion times better....that must feel sooo good! i wish him all the love in the world! and well done to you for such amazing and loving work!xxx
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Well done you :hug: He's looking even more handsome :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
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HE is looking so much better - is he on the rehoming list now?
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he's looking great Gillian you've done a great job with him. Its amazing how quickly they settle down after neutering and hopefully the tom cat smell with subside just as quick - with luck!
Have to admit I hate the smell of tom cat :sick:
Looks like things are moving in the right way for Chico he has landed on his feet at last. I'm sure he'll find a wonderful special home. :hug:
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he really is looking good Gillian
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What a turnaround - he's gorgeous :) :hug:
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Thanks all :thanks: mostly down to being off the streets and 4 (yes 4!) square meals a day LOL!
He's still a bit of a pain at night time with the yowing - although its not as bad as it was and invariably when I wake up in the morning he's zonked out on the bed! He's still got the run of the upstairs at night time so that also means I have to have the windows shut - in this heat :Crazy: because I'm not sure he wouldnt try getting out! Tom cat smell is still there :sick:
But, luckily, today the cat run for his new abode went up, was hoping it would all be finished today, but the chap is coming back tomorrow to put the new felt roof on the shed and alter the door, so it opens inwards instead of out, plus put the vinyl down on the floor (and hopefully fit a catflap into the door - cept, he doesnt know it yet, I'm hoping to slip that one in - oh while your here, could you just...... :evillaugh: ) . It still won't be quite ready though, cos I started painted the inside and ran out of paint, so need to get some more of that and do another coat anyway. So all being well - I reckon it should be ready by Friday and I can move him in. I think its a pretty good space for him, the shed is 8' x 6' and the run is 8' x 4' . I hope he's going to like it and hasnt got too used to sleeping on my bed :scared:
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I didn't realise you were expanding Gillian, didn't take long :evillaugh:
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You'll be turning your living room in to a cat pen in a bit :evillaugh: :rofl: :rofl: :hug:
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Chico has been in his new pad for a couple of weeks now. The first week I took him up there each day, but brought him back in at night time (just to get him used to it - before I left him there all on his own :( ) . Bless him, when I opened the cat carrier to take him up the garden - he would hop straight in and sit waiting to be carried to his new abode - then at nighttime, he'd do exactly the same, as soon as I opened the carrier, he'd hop back in - every time without fail, what a clever boy :Luv2:
Anyway, the day came when I thought he was ready to be left overnight in his new pad - felt awful actually leaving him, he was looking at me as if to say aren't I coming with you this time? He was aboslutely fine, didnt hear a peep out of him (mind you its nearly 100ft long my garden and he's right up the top - so may not have heard him even if he did meow!) He's been fine up there ever since and he seems very settled.
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/FOSTERS/IMG_5821.jpg)
He's got several sleeping areas, this one on top of an old storage unit (which contains his tins of cat food, treats, and cleaning stuff for me - wipes, k roll, nappy sacs etc, etc)
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/FOSTERS/IMG_5823.jpg)
and then the igloo on top of the food prep table :innocent: , plus his chair (which is the same on he had when he was indoors - something familiar for him)
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/FOSTERS/IMG_5824.jpg)
And here's the little chap himself :Luv2:
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/FOSTERS/IMG_5829.jpg)
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Nice digs :)
He looks very happy too :)
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I love that. :) He's so handsome too.
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Gillian, his pad is fantastic. He is looking a lot healthier too bless him :Luv2: :hug:
I want you to look after ME for the rest of my life ;)
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Great pics Gillian! What a pad!! :wow: 100' garden! Glad i don't have to cut your grass!!! :Crazy: Chico is gorgeous!!! :Luv2: :Luv2:
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That's great Gillian and I so want one :shify:
Did you buy or build it if you don't mind me asking :shy:
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Did you buy or build it if you don't mind me asking :shy:
Its my garden shed I already had - (you should see the pile of junk that came out of it LOL!). I painted it inside (two coats :tired: ) and out. Then I got someone to put new roofing felt on as it didnt have any on at all :innocent: and I also had the timber and mesh panels (from when I used to have a cat run), and it just so happened that the front panel with the gate already in it was exactly the width of the shed so that was a good starting point. The guy who came to do it adapted some of my other panels to make the sides and roof of the run. I had some vinyl left over too - unfortunately not enough to make one whole piece for the floor - so its a bit of a patchwork but does the job for now. I've also fixed a solar powered light on the outside because I've got no electric up there and no other lighting up the top of the garden - plus inside I'm using one of those LED camping lights which gives a really good light.
I keep his food up there and the opened tin gets put in a little cool bag with ice packs to save me having to remember to bring the tin back up (which I did the first few times - had to go all the way back down to get his food LOL!).
Shirley, although its a long garden, I don't actually have much grass - I'm not keen on lawn cutting, so only the middle section has some lawn - and even then I have large flower beds either side and a huge oval flower bed in the middle! There is no grass at all in the bit nearest the house, nor the bit where Chico is.
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Did you buy or build it if you don't mind me asking :shy:
Its my garden shed I already had - (you should see the pile of junk that came out of it LOL!). I painted it inside (two coats :tired: ) and out. Then I got someone to put new roofing felt on as it didnt have any on at all :innocent: and I also had the timber and mesh panels (from when I used to have a cat run), and it just so happened that the front panel with the gate already in it was exactly the width of the shed so that was a good starting point. The guy who came to do it adapted some of my other panels to make the sides and roof of the run. I had some vinyl left over too - unfortunately not enough to make one whole piece for the floor - so its a bit of a patchwork but does the job for now. I've also fixed a solar powered light on the outside because I've got no electric up there and no other lighting up the top of the garden - plus inside I'm using one of those LED camping lights which gives a really good light.
I keep his food up there and the opened tin gets put in a little cool bag with ice packs to save me having to remember to bring the tin back up (which I did the first few times - had to go all the way back down to get his food LOL!).
thanks for the explanation ;D you've done a great job and Chico looks really pleased with it :Luv:
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Bless him :) His pad looks ace but really hope he can find his forever home soon enough :hug:
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My goodness what a great pad he has ;D
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he is so beautiful...i hope that he finds the purrfect meowmy...i think you will be a hard act to follow! :shocked: xxxx
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That's fantastic - is he up for homing yet?
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Bless this poor boy, only just found this thread and how lucky is this little lad to have been taken in by you Gillian..... :hug:
He's beautiful :Luv2: :Luv: I have a huge soft spot for manky old FIV cats ;)
How's he getting on? I think new photos are needed ;D
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How's he getting on? I think new photos are needed ;D
Would love to know here too :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
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How's he getting on? I think new photos are needed ;D
Would love to know here too :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
Me too ;D
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He's doing fine thanks for asking :thanks: Still no offers of a home for him, I'm looking into options for him though ;) He still comes indoors to his room at night (in case he wakes the neighbours :tired: ) and he still jumps straight into his carrier ready to come down the garden, but he has to make sure I put all his toys in the carrier, so he pats every one as I put them in lol! I'm sure he's counting them :evillaugh: Then we have to do the same thing in the morning, pack his little bag and go up the garden again!
Anyway, pics taken this very evening, he's put on a lot of weight - bit too much I think :-[
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/FOSTERS/IMG_6128.jpg)
In action! something he needs to do more of!
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(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/FOSTERS/IMG_6120.jpg)
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Chico is just gorgeous ;D ;D
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You have done wonders for him Gillian - had a look back at the pictures when you first caught him - those awful wounds but look at him now :wow: he is just gorgeous :Luv: :Luv:
Bless him with his evening/morning routine :)
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:omg: Gillian what a change :blow kiss: Huuuuge pat on the back cos you did that :hug:
Did you look into the cat chat top cat thingy? Chico just has to be top cat, he'd be snapped up superfast I'm sure :Luv2:
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/FOSTERS/IMG_5723.jpg)
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/FOSTERS/IMG_5726.jpg)
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/FOSTERS/IMG_5732.jpg)
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/FOSTERS/IMG_6128.jpg)
In action! something he needs to do more of!
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/FOSTERS/IMG_6121.jpg)
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/FOSTERS/IMG_6120.jpg)
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Wow, hasn''t he come on -you have made a huge difference to Chicos life , he is so :Luv2: :Luv2:
Well done Gillian , great pics too -not too fat at all , should see Winston at the moment !
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CHUNKY Chico is looking soooooooooooooo gorgeous - well done Gillian, you must feel so proud. :hug: :Luv2:
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Gosh! I can hardly believe the change in him comparing those pics either!
I havent looked into the top cat thing on CC yet Helen, must do that. I want to find the perfect home for him, but its a lot for someone to take on really, not just the FIV and that I want him to have some outside space, but he does still spray - I don't mind coz its in easily cleaned places here, but in someone's home, are they going to be quite so amenable about it? :(
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He looks fanatstic-can't believe it's the same cat!!! :Luv2: :Luv2: What an amazing job you've done with him! Unbelieveable! :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Gosh! I can hardly believe the change in him comparing those pics either!
I havent looked into the top cat thing on CC yet Helen, must do that. I want to find the perfect home for him, but its a lot for someone to take on really, not just the FIV and that I want him to have some outside space, but he does still spray - I don't mind coz its in easily cleaned places here, but in someone's home, are they going to be quite so amenable about it? :(
Oh I didn't realise he had spraying issues :( Hope the perfect home can be found before too long :hug:
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Wow, what a difference!! He is a gorgeous boy :Luv2:
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You're right the spraying ishoos will present a problem but, my oh my, he is just such a handsome hunk Gillian :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
It was obvious that there was a handsome boy lurking there, even from 1st pics but the improvement in his fur and skin is truly wonderful :wow: :wow: :wow:
Well done that girl :clap: :clap: :clap: Give him a hug from me :hug:
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Oh Gosh hun i am just catching up with so many threads i have missed.
Wow hun amazing what you have done for him. :hug: :hug:
Coo if i didn't have my lads i def would offer him a home here. What a wonderful lad and sooo stunning.
So goods to see him looking well with all your love and care.
Does he sleep on your bed at night now hun?
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He is utterly gorgeous and I second Tans comment.... :Luv: He's FIV isn't he?
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Thanks :thanks: - I'm worried we'll never find a home for him, and yet I'm also worried that if we do find a home that it'll be the right one because I can't bear to think of him out on the street again, when I look at his trusting little face I want to cry sometimes :(
I did have a thought the other day - probably completely out of the question, but, I wondered about company for him - not another male, but possibly an FIV+ female? he could share his pad with? I thought, if that was possible, I could cat proof the whole of that top area of the garden (its not a huge area, but would give him, and possibly another, more space, including his current pad and run). Its still not a proper home though is it? and prob a silly idea, its just his future goes round in my head a lot of the time.
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I love him so much and wonder if mixing with other cats would actually be a problem, even though he is FIV.
I thought this could be only passed by a bite but not just being with other cats?
Isnt FIV the same as the precursor to aids in a human?
We have had to learn that we cant issolate humans from other humans, so why cats as long as they are not allowed to mix with many outdoor cats and fight.
Sorry if I have got all this wrong.
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True, with the right mix of cats, where there would be no fighting, it would be fine. I know he could not mix with mine, there is true animosity there, and Joe, Harry especially could not be trusted to start something!
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He's stunning Gillian :Luv: Hope he finds the right home soon
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He's lovely. Another one we would love to consider but I can't trust Kylie :(
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Would he definitely not mix with another FIV male? :shify:
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chico is beautiful! Well done Gillian he is a stunner you have worked wonders on him even though he has tested your patience! wishing him all the best! x :)
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Well Gillian or should I say Cilla? :naughty:
You now want to change his bachelor pad into a honeymoon suite :Luv: :Luv2:
After all you loving care he deserves the very best.
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I have had some male/male combinations that have worked really well, although have had other males that do like to bully other males. I wouldnt give up finding him a home though Gillian, and a home environment is the best thing for him, rather than converting a pen, plus it would restrict how many other cats you could help.
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Aww, he's really beautiful. I have FIV+ Figaro living with 6 other FIV- cats, with no problems, so don't completely rule out homing him with other FIV- cats if the right home does comes along. As long as the introductions are done carefully and slowly (it took 2 months before I was confident enough to leave Figaro out with the others all day long whilst I was at work) then there really shouldn't be problems. I've since had a couple of my FIV- cats tested for FIV (they needed to go to the vet anyway and I decided to get them tested out of curiosity), and the results have come back negative, so mixed households really are fine.
Take a look at this FIV channel on youtube that Spencer from CatChat has put together (my lovely Figaro stars in one of the videos ;D) http://www.youtube.com/user/LivingWithFIV Maybe Chico could be added to the channel too?
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Would he definitely not mix with another FIV male? :shify:
I don't know for sure, it was just I thought perhaps there would be less likely to be conflict between male/female - but of course, I know thats not always the case!
Hi Susan, yes am planning to give Spencer a vid of Chico, or at least some before and after photos. :) - are your other cats males or females - or a mix?
Des, its not so much the FIV, I'm probably more worried about the spraying, most people arent going to put up with that I don't think.
:(He's lovely. Another one we would love to consider but I can't trust Kylie :(
No, thats the same with me, I'd love to have him, but it would cause absolute mayhem, I know from previous experience with the males that have been introduced to the household, Jasper for instance - him and Harry, well! :scared:
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I have a mix of boys and girls, Gillian. Funnily enough Figgsy is very much "one of the boys" and gets on much better with my male cats than my females. The three boys (including Figaro) spend every afternoon sleeping on my bed together, but I've never ever seen him cuddle up with any of the girls. Cats eh? Completely unpredictable! LOL
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Beautiful :Luv:
Thanks for the update. He sounds like he's having a great time with you and nice to see him filling out a bit (I always reckon they lose it when they get old so just means there's a bit longer in the losing!!)
Best of luck and I'm keeping my ears open for suitable homes...
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What a cutie!
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How is the handsome Chico - Gillian? Would love an update .
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He's fine Edd, thanks for asking :thanks: No offers of a home yet though and I've been thinking, again! about his future. Am now wondering if I might be completely mad and consider trying to integrate him with mine :scared: . If anyone's got any input would love to hear what you think.
I've done intros many, many times before, but not with an FIV cat obviously and I do have dominant cat Harry, plus Joe has made it clear he doesnt like Chico when he's out in his run....I mean I've already been doing the exchange of scents thing - not intentionally, but just the fact that Chico is in the house all evening/night, so both him and mine are used to each other's scents, and thats been several months now.
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integrate him with mine Hmmmmmm.......... Chico Chico Chico, let's hear it for Chico :naughty: :rofl:
Mary ;)
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Chico is so stunning and as long as you can ensure no fights, cant see any reason not too ;D ;D
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Oh Gillian. I do love this boy and hope with every fibre that he settles OK with others if you decide to go ahead and integrate him :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
Can imagine how nervous you might be though. I'm assuming all the others are fully vaccinated :-:
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Can imagine how nervous you might be though. I'm assuming all the others are fully vaccinated :-:
I don't booster every year, but if I do, its for cat flu and enteritis only. I'd have to get Chico vaccinated for those before I did any intros. He could be more susceptible to any bugs, being FIV+ I guess.
Chico is so stunning and as long as you can ensure no fights, cant see any reason not too ;D ;D
Can I ensure no fights though? I would take it slowly of course, and it would be a long time before Chico could mix with the others when I'm not around to supervise.
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Have just been reading this thread (instead of working! :doh:) and Chico is stunning. I do hope something can be worked out for his future, because you've turned this gorgeous guy around, and he deserves a good home. Integrating with yours, eh.......? :) :hug: :hug: Whatever you decide, I wish him well. he's beautiful, and I just love the way you describe how he hops into and out of his carrier, and makes sure all his toys are accounted for. :Luv2:
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How did he get those horrific wounds?
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and I just love the way you describe how he hops into and out of his carrier, and makes sure all his toys are accounted for. :Luv2:
He is funny, such a character! :Luv2:
How did he get those horrific wounds?
The vet thought possibly a rodent bite, but we'll never know I guess. He was in a sorry state, he must have been, to just let me pick him up and take him indoors, he'd always been very wary before.
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I've only just seen this thread and oh no... I just LOVE Chico!!! :Luv:
He's gorgeous! And well done for starting the rescue work too Gillian! :shy: (Sorry haven't been around for a while!)
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He's gorgeous! And well done for starting the rescue work too Gillian! :shy: (Sorry haven't been around for a while!)
Thanks :thanks: - and nice to see you here again :hug:
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Thanks Gillian :) Bit strange though! Must be the only cat-less Purrs person on here!
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Thanks Gillian :) Bit strange though! Must be the only cat-less Purrs person on here!
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Aww :hug: :hug: :hug: well, you at least you can get a 'cat fix' here. Not quite the same though is it? :hug: One of our fosterers doesnt have any cats of her own anymore, so she gets her 'cat fix' from the cats she fosters. :)
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Yep, I think if I had a spare room or even shed :evillaugh: I would foster and that would help a bit!
My little boy has been asking if we can have a cat and tells me that they don't make him poorly anymore :tired:
If only :Luv:
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I've PM'd you Gillian :)
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No you are not the only pereson on Purrs without a cat cos know at least one more :hug: :hug:
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Oh good, we're special :Luv2:
Think I may look into getting him allergy tested again as he's beginning to get better with some of his other allergies. Our doctor wouldn't test him for animal allergies as he thought it was obvious due to family history and was more concerned with others like House Dust Mite, grass pollen, egg and milk.. all category 3-4 allergies (1 being weak, 6 being strong) So I've found finger prick tests online... Desperate maybe!? :evillaugh:
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What a stupid doctor, no allergy is obvious! Thats why its so hard to pin down often, exactly what the problem is.
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Yep completely agree, this is the same doctor who told me twice that allergy tests don't work on small children and it would be a waste of time... Even after two hospital trips for allergic reactions! >:(
Took my OH who is is slightly more persuasive than me and finally got a referral to see a after months.
But fingers crossed they're getting better with his age :evillaugh:
Might start my own thread with some allergy questions and leave the gorgeous Chico's thread to himself after I've now hijacked slightly! :innocent:
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Just wondering what news of Chico, Gillian? How's this handsome fellow doing?
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Just wondering what news of Chico, Gillian? How's this handsome fellow doing?
He's doing fine thanks Sue :thanks: When Coco goes to her new home next week, I will move Chico into my workroom (where she currently is, and where computer is - hence, lots of time spent in this room lol!), so he will have more company and the room is bigger and more comfortable - like a lounge really, as there is a settee in here as well :) . He'll still go to his outside pen during the day though for now ;)
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Am so pleased to hear that Gillian. :wow: He'll just love having his own settee. Can he get "Animal Planet" on the pooter? ;) :evillaugh:
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:) Great news!!
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You have done a magnificent job here - Chico is adorable :hug:
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well done, the change is remarkable. he's a sweetie x
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Thanks :thanks:
Am so pleased to hear that Gillian. :wow: He'll just love having his own settee. Can he get "Animal Planet" on the pooter? ;) :evillaugh:
Don't want to give him ideas Sue lol! ;)
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On the subject of the beautiful Chico... I much prefer this pic as it shows his beautiful colouring so well :Luv2: You could always add a mini head shot to the corner of the pic to show his eyes too :Luv2:
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/FOSTERS/IMG_6128.jpg)
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Yes, that is a nice pic isnt it, good idea ;D umm, how do I add another pic to it though?
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I meant to post that on the rescue website thread so glad you know what I'm on about! :doh:
You can do it in paint, just crop then 'cut' (as in cut and paste) the headshot of his 'eye' picture and then paste it into the new pic. If you're not sure feel free to email me the pics and I can do it for you, I tried nabbing it from photobucket to do it for you but it displayed as a single thin line rather than a pic :shocked:
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I just love that picture and he is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo handsome :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
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I just love that picture and he is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo handsome :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
He is, isn't he? :wow: Just makes you grin when you look at him now, bless him. Gillian, you should be deservedly proud. :hug:
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He's just scrummy :Luv:
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Awwwwww he's GORGEOUS!! :Luv2: :Luv2:
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Coo is he just so stunning :wow: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: If only ....... ;)
You have done so well by him hun Thanks you so much :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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I had an if only too lol from first time I saw this...............sigh
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I see Chico is cat of the week of the CAT wesite :Luv2:
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I see Chico is cat of the week of the CAT wesite :Luv2:
He's actually been cat of the week for the past few months lol! :innocent:
I was looking back at the early pictures of him when he first arrived, what a sad looking boy he was then.
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I see Chico is cat of the week of the CAT wesite :Luv2:
He's actually been cat of the week for the past few months lol! :innocent:
I was looking back at the early pictures of him when he first arrived, what a sad looking boy he was then.
...Ooops only just discovered that website :evillaugh:
Yes you could see in his eyes that he was feeling sorry inside but now he's all happy and lovely :Luv:
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What's the website address Gillian?
Mary
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What's the website address Gillian?
Its http://www.catsactiontrust.speedycheetah.com/index.html :)
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How are the introductions going with your other furries? :)
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How are the introductions going with your other furries? :)
Hmmm.... :innocent: - I have put off trying intros for now. Firstly I'd been waiting till Coco was rehomed, so I could move Chico into the room she was in (its where my computer is, and bigger than the other room, and I spend a lot of time in it) so he has more of my company in the evening when he comes in from his outdoor pen. He's now been in that room a few weeks (its the room I would normally use as the 'safe' room for any newcomers, so it was going to be the start of intros)
However, I am quite concerned about Joe's reaction (aggressive) to Chico when he's in his run outside which makes me think there could be huge difficulties there. Plus I'm also very concerned about Chico's reaction to Harry - he acts like he just wants to get at him every time he sees him. I'm starting to feel like this could never work. Chico's situation at the moment isnt ideal, but he does have outside space and seems to enjoy being out in his run, and he is also much happier being able to come into my computer room in the evening with my company (if I'm not on the computer, I just sit on the settee up here and read a book - he usually comes and sits on my lap). So he's practically moved in, but not, if you see what I mean?!!
I've just started getting him used to wearing a harness, so eventually I hope I can get him out into the garden (when the others are indoors) to have more stimulation through exploring etc. :)
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So sad about Joe and Harry not seeming to get on with him, maybe they will be more accepting when he has been indoors and in garden longer...........sound they are worried that the hareem maybe slipping from their control :shify: :shify:
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hope for everyone's sakes that the boy's start to get on :hug:
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Oh dear, I can understand your concerns :hug:
I hope things start to settle down soon. Chico's bachelor pad (your computer room!) sounds lovely for him :)
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Chico is still with me :( it will be 2 yrs in June -beginning to think he will never find a home - how can anyone resist this little face? :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/FOSTERS/ChicoJanpicb.jpg)
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good grief two years poor lad. He is so gorgeous as well. Are you sure though you want him to find another home after all this time?
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I have met Chico and he is just adorable ;D
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Gillian, you can't resist his gorgeous face and that's why he's staying with you forever ;) :Luv2: :hug:
He is soooo adorable and I want to snuggle up to him :hug: :hug:
Mary
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:Luv2: :Luv2: I fell in love with him the first time I saw him and he's still as lovely as ever. In fact he seems to be getting younger. :Crazy:
I'm surprised nobody has snapped him up. Are you sure you haven't been hiding him Gillian? :naughty:
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Another one here who's amazed this handsome and gorgeous chappie hasn't been snapped up. He's genuinely one of the most attractive boys I've ever seen, and he seems to have such a loving nature. :Luv2: :Luv2:
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He's gawjusss!!! :Luv2:
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Chico would be an indoor only, wouldn't he? (FIV positive if I remember rightly.) Would it be possible to home him outside of your area? (He IS gorgeous. ;) )
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isnt he beautifull :Luv2: i cant believe no one hasnt snapped him up with those looks :Luv2:
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Yes he's FIV+, but I want him to have some sort of outside space - secure garden or at the very least a cat run. If he was passive with other cats I'd have him here like a shot - but he's not - although absolutely soppy with people :Luv2: I wouldnt be happy rehoming out of the area, as he's very special, having been here such a long time and being FIV+, I'd want to keep in touch and be on hand for any problems or if it didnt work out I'd need to be close by if I needed to bring him back.
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Just build him a bungalow at the bottom of your garden Gillian - you know you can't let him go ;) :Luv2: :hug:
Mary
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Totally understand Gillian....post him on FB again and I'll share him. He's pretty ace!
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He's so appealing! Wonderful to see him looking so well. :)
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he's beautiful :Luv:
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After over 2 years with me, Chico went to his new home yesterday :shocked: He's gone on a trial basis, as he will be living with another FIV cat (male :scared: ) similar age, and don't know if it will work. However, I know his new owner is going to do the best she can to make it work - she's got a large crate set up in the living room for Chico initially, and she's going to take things slowly. Inititial reaction of her cat to Chico was hissing and growling - to be expected, its his territory. Chico didnt react - he was obviously bemused and a bit stressed as the drive to her flat was just over an hour. She's going to ring me in a couple of days (not sure I can wait that long!) to let me know how things are going - luckily she's got a week off work to be with them.
I'll be happy if it works out, although I have to admit to having a little wobble yesterday evening and today, wondering if I've done the right thing for him :( It was so hard to say goodbye to him :'(
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I so hope it works out for him, he is such a gorgeous handsome boy ;D
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OMG I don't believe it. Totally lost for words Gillian. The love of your life might have a new home. Not sure wether to be happy or sad and I'm almost certain that's how you feel too. The woman clearly knows what she's doing has she has a FIV cat already and is a good home for him to be going to.
I thought I said I was lost for words? :evillaugh:
Good luck Chico you adorable boy :Luv2: :hug:
Mary
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I hope it works out Gillian - for both of you. ;) :hug:
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Hoping Choco's new home works out although I know you must miss him :hug:
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I was only thinking about Chico (and you!) the other day as we hadn't heard from you for a while. What great news to start the year off! :)
Have everything crossed that it works out, for him :crossed: it's bound to be upsetting to see him go off as you've looked after him for so long and restored him to his former glory from the bedraggled scrap he was when you found him :hug:
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hope it all goes well for Chico and sending some :hug: :hug: :hug: for you x x
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Well done Chico, really hope he settles in his new home, he is a gorgeous boy, you've done so well by him.
Nicky x
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what an unexpected update! like everyone else I'm sure I thought he was now one of yours - I hope it works out for him, he is such a lovely boy but hugs to you, it must have been like giving away one of your own :hug:
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This is very hopeful, Gill. ;D What a wonderful start for him for the New Year. Well done for caring for him for so long, it must be a real wrench after so long to say goodbye. :hug: :hug:
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Have everything crossed that Chico's new home will work out so well for him that he never has to leave or worry about his future ever again. :hug: :hug:
Sending hugs for you too, as I know you'll miss him very much, but you've always set out to do the right thing for this beautiful boy, and all being well, things will work out splendidly. :)
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Chico's coming back :( he's too dominant with the other cat, hounding the poor thing when he's trying to use the litter tray, or when he's eating . The lady had Chico in a crate to start with, lots of feliway on the go, exchanging scents, supervised meetings etc, but no go. Well, I guess its proved something (that I probably already knew), that he needs to be Top Cat ;) and the only cat.
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Oh Gillian; forgive me but really he hasn't been there very long :(
Any chance at all of persuading the lady to give him another week?
We had such a bad time of it with Freddie & Billy Whiz to start with including the crate business but they became the very best of buddies before too long esp after Fred was allowed outside or is Chico going to be indoor only due to FIV status?
Just seems very soon :hug:
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No, Chico wouldnt have been able to go outside there anyway - its a flat and no outside space. I didnt have high expectations myself of this working - Chico is a dominant cat - it was just if there was a chance it might work then I had to try for him. It has escalated today, with fur flying apparently :( Initial reports werent brilliant anyway and the update tonight has confirmed it really.
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Glad to hear Chico is coming back home to you - sorry but I am ;) :hug:
He loves it with you and he knows how to dominate YOU Gillian :naughty: :hug:
Mary
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So sorry it didnt work out for Chico, I think he just wanted to come back home :innocent:
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I dont know whether to say am sad or glad. I feel a bit of both i guess. Like you Gillian, I think all of us just wantt o see Chico happy, and it seems to date he's happiest with you. :shy: :hug:
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Am truly very sorry it didn't work out Gillian :hug:
Very much hope the right home turns up but meanwhile he is coming back to his mom who loves him dearly and knows what makes him tick :hug: :hug:
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So sad that he was so dominant with the other cat but at least he has a wonderful, caring home to come back to :hug:
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Am just catching up after the festivities, so sorry it didn't work out for Chico :hug:
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Sorry to hear this Gillian, it was worth a go though - if you don't shoot you don't score :hug: As others have said he's lucky that he has a loving home to come back to :hug:
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So how is Chico enjoying 2013 in his old home :naughty: :evillaugh: :hug: :Luv2:
Mary
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So after the first 'failed' homing, Chico is now completely settled in his forever home. He's been there about a month now and I think you'll agree he's landed on his feet!
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and more pics :Luv:
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Awww that's great. I love it when a difficult to home cat finally hits the jackpot. :Luv2:
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Aaaw I am so happy for Chico - he deserves a great life and it looks well and truly great. :Luv2: :hug:
Mary
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Just wonderful news for Chico and am so pleased for him ;D ;D
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Oh Lordy Lordy Lordy!!! You have no idea how ridiculously happy seeing those pics has made me feel this morning!! :wow: :wow: :Luv2: :Luv2: Am grinning from ear to ear. Chico is such a lovely cat, and he so deserved the best, but it just goes to show how you have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your Prince sometimes.
He looks sooooo settled, and is clearly loved by his new family. Well done Chico - you worked your magic on the people who were most able to appreciate it after all. :hug: :hug: May you have a long and very happy life in your new family.
Oooohooooohoooo - I'm almost doing a tigger dance - bouncy, bouncy, bouncy, bouncy - fun-fun-fun-fun-fun!! :evillaugh: ;D
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Oh Gillian this is wonderful news ;D
Chico has always had a special place in my heart too, his status was never going to make re-homing easy, but it looks like it was worth the wait. What a lovely family he's got now! I'm assuming he's an only cat to be quite THAT happy so soon? ;)
Well done, I bet it was a bit of a wrench for you though? He's been with you ages. :hug: :hug: :hug:
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oh my that is wonderful news!!!! (and good to see you around!!)
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Just took a stroll back to Chico's first pics on here (He's been on Purrs loner than me!) and his poor wounded neck :'( He's cost you more than just love and perseverance, hasn't he Gillian? :hug: :hug:
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He was in such a state when Gillian first took him in - couldnt believe the difference in a cat in a couple of weeks. And to see him now....... I definitely think there's pedigree in him with enough mog to make the sum of the parts an echantingly handsome whole. :Luv: Loving the fact he's having a good look to see if there's any beans and chips for him, and helping his little girl to get out of (into?) bed. :evillaugh:
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FISH FINGURS
sly :clap:
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Yes, Sly - I do believe they are Fish Fingurs in that piccie. Poor Chico had no Fish Fingurs for a longa longa time. ;)
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Am over the moon hearing this news :wow: :wow: :wow:
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SOOO happy for Chico :)
Hopefully the pain of letting him go has eased knowing he is happy in his new home.
I know they are only photos, but it does look like they love him a lot!!! :Luv:
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SOOO happy for Chico :)
Hopefully the pain of letting him go has eased knowing he is happy in his new home.
I know they are only photos, but it does look like they love him a lot!!! :Luv:
It does, doesn't it - that's the most rewarding thing about looking at them - he's with every member of the family by the looks of things, and he looks very well content. :)
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Oh how wonderful to see him so settled. I've also always had a soft spot for him as I love my colour points.
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Hmmn, what do I think...
:wooooo: :omg: :cheer: :chicken: :yayyy: :narna dance: :yesss:
Think that just about sums it up :evillaugh:
Absolutely fantastic news, even moreso seeing how King Chico is obviously worshipped by the whole family, made me a bit misty eyed so God knows how you must feel Gillian :hug:
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Awww Gillian, that is wonderful news :)
He looks so content :Luv2:
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So happy to hear this news about Chico :wow: :wow: :wow:
Love the pics too :) :)
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Gillian, I do hope you're suitably proud of yourself. You've done amazingly with Chico. :hug:
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Thanks everyone, :thanks: sorry took so long to respond, cat sitting has been extra busy these past few months :Crazy:
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What a timely reminder to look at these photographs again and grin from ear to ear....! :wow: