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Title: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool (Homed)
Post by: valeriewhiteside on October 20, 2011, 18:44:02 PM
Hi  :shy:

I went to take two of my cats to the vets today for their boosters and prescription checks and was told about two cats that had been abandoned there at the vets  :censored:

All the local rescues are full so rather than them stay in a vet cage , i offered them my garage. Not ideal but better than a tiny pen for sure ....i hope !  :-:

Anyway , i don't know much about these two as yet , just that they are approximately 4 years old , one male , one female. :Luv:


The female is a silver tabby and the male is silver with white chest . They are both stunning  :Luv:


My observations so far and that of the vets is that the male is very shy and relies on his friend   :hug:

They are both very gentle and accept a fuss  The female is a lot more outgoing but still , for now, quite shy.

I don't think these two would be suitable for homes with young children as they are too timid .

I do not know if they would be ok with other animals .

If you can offer these two a home, that would be super As you can see, they are both very beautiful and will make wonderful companions  ;D

I am prepared to travel a reasonable distance to help get these beauties into their forever home  ;D

A home check or vet reference would be required.
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on October 20, 2011, 18:55:11 PM
They're lovely  :Luv2: Poor babies must be so confused  :( Good on you (and the vets) for taking them in  :hug: Fingers crossed the perfect home is just around the corner  :)



Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Janeyk on October 20, 2011, 20:16:18 PM
Aren't they beautiful  :Luv: :Luv:

Best of luck for them both  :hug:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on October 20, 2011, 21:46:31 PM
Update .... the cats are not vaccinated that the vet knows of :(
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 21, 2011, 02:14:15 AM
They are gorgeous and are they neutered?
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on October 21, 2011, 07:26:22 AM
They are gorgeous and are they neutered?

The vet said the mail definitely is and presumes the female is too as they came in together  :)
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on October 21, 2011, 07:57:40 AM
Update ..... my vet said she will help with the cost of vaccinations by doing them at cost for the new owner  :)
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Janeyk on October 21, 2011, 08:15:46 AM
Val just a few thoughts to try and get them homed sooner than later, I know you said the rescues are all full, I wonder are there any here you've not tried:

http://www.catchat.org/adoption/lancs.html

Also if you've not done so already I'd ask to go on a list or ask if they'll do a direct homing i.e. advertise the cats on their website and help you find them a suitable home together, whilst they remain with you if they've no room to take them in right now.
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on October 21, 2011, 08:52:00 AM
Val just a few thoughts to try and get them homed sooner than later, I know you said the rescues are all full, I wonder are there any here you've not tried:

http://www.catchat.org/adoption/lancs.html

Also if you've not done so already I'd ask to go on a list or ask if they'll do a direct homing i.e. advertise the cats on their website and help you find them a suitable home together, whilst they remain with you if they've no room to take them in right now.

Hi  :) Thanks for your help  :) I have indeed contacted all the local rescues via cat chat  :) I did want to keep them here until they found a home but with hindsight , wonder if they have much more chance of finding a home if they are in a rescue or at least / on their websites  :)

I hope my haste has not reduced their chances , i was just trying to help ......  :(

They're so lovely but of course , all cats are lovely and there are so many needy little souls  :'(
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Janeyk on October 21, 2011, 09:04:00 AM
Hi  :) Thanks for your help  :) I have indeed contacted all the local rescues via cat chat  :) I did want to keep them here until they found a home but with hindsight , wonder if they have much more chance of finding a home if they are in a rescue or at least / on their websites  :)


Well, it's hard to say but if you ask to go on a list and ask for a direct homing then at least you're covering all options and it's likelty that it would increase their chances of finding a home.  If they're listed on a rescue's website and if they also have a Cat Chat page it would give them more coverage.  Lots of luck anyway I volunteer for Cat Chat and know how hard rehoming is at the moment.  You never know someone may offer them a home without them being in rescue but the other advantage of a rescue is they will do necessary checks to find them a safe home so do take care with that.  :hug:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on October 21, 2011, 12:26:13 PM
If you're worrying that them not being at the vets might affect their chances then how about getting the vet to put a notice at reception and/or a poster on the wall in there. This way they will have the bigger living accomodation and more human contact bonus of being looked after by you but still get the exposure from the vets.
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on October 21, 2011, 13:45:06 PM
Hi  :) Thanks very much for the advice  :) I have contacted all the rescues and will definitely put a poster up in my vets  :)

I suppose it could be worse, they could be black !  :rofl: :rofl: (personally i LOVE black cats )
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: sheryl on October 21, 2011, 13:57:45 PM
They are gorgeous and the silver girl definately looks like she has got some pedigree in her x
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Janeyk on October 21, 2011, 15:19:04 PM
Hi  :) Thanks very much for the advice  :) I have contacted all the rescues and will definitely put a poster up in my vets  :)

I suppose it could be worse, they could be black !  :rofl: :rofl: (personally i LOVE black cats )

Great news, they are so lucky to have you doing your best for them.

I just love black cats too  :Luv2:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Janeyk on October 21, 2011, 15:19:41 PM
They are gorgeous and the silver girl definately looks like she has got some pedigree in her x

Yup I thought that too Sheryl
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on October 27, 2011, 18:02:58 PM
Hi  :) Just giving this a gentle bump up  :evillaugh: (hope that's ok ! )

Mr and Mrs Beautiful are doing well in my garage  :) Mr Beautiful is still a bit of a scaredy cat and hides behind his pretty girlfriend  :Luv:

I feel so sad for them , with no proper home of their own.  I know there are so many needy souls out there though  :(

I hope to put some more pictures up soon , it's quite hard to get a picture of Mr Beautiful though  :briggin:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on October 27, 2011, 18:14:47 PM
I love their joint name, Mr & Mrs Beautiful - most definitely suits them  :)
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on October 27, 2011, 18:16:23 PM
hehe , i thought so too  :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Janeyk on October 27, 2011, 19:05:31 PM
 :Luv: Keeping fingers crossed for them Valerie xx
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 03, 2011, 22:26:28 PM
Well Mr & Mrs Beautiful are doing well  :Luv: but sadly, iv'e had no interest in them yet  :(  so here are more pictures to tempt you  :naughty:
Title: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 03, 2011, 22:52:02 PM
They really are absolutely stunning :drool; Do you have a local rescue that would pop them on their website as a 'direct rehoming'?

Are you tempted to keep them at all?:naughty:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 04, 2011, 08:43:48 AM
They really are absolutely stunning :drool; Do you have a local rescue that would pop them on their website as a 'direct rehoming'?

Are you tempted to keep them at all?:naughty:

They are aren't they  :Luv: :Luv: I would love to keep them , but i have 5 already  :evillaugh: A few rescues got back to me and said they can't advertise them on their sites as they aren't tested & vaccinated  :'(
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Janeyk on November 04, 2011, 08:59:53 AM
Do keep trying other rescues Valerie, have you asked to go on any waiting lists?
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 04, 2011, 09:05:52 AM
Do keep trying other rescues Valerie, have you asked to go on any waiting lists?

I contacted about 25 rescues , many said they couldn't help at all and Mr&Mrs are on waiting lists at a few  :) My local rescue said there are 50 cats ahead of mine on the list  :'( :'(  Another local rescue isn't taking anymore at present due to a fire recently  :( and also , my vet doesn't want them to go there so i feel i should respect that anyway .

They're ok in my garage but i'd love them to find a home for Xmas  :Luv:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Janeyk on November 04, 2011, 09:36:02 AM
It's good to hear that you have them on waiting lists, as you've found you're quite a way down the lists already the amount of cats needing homes seems to be getting worse  :(
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 04, 2011, 13:07:23 PM
It just goes to show how hard rehoming is in general as two stunning cats like these would normally be snapped up (not saying it's right,  just that people do go for looks). Did the vets put a poster up of them in the end? Is there a photo on it to lure that forever home in?!
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 04, 2011, 13:19:29 PM
It just goes to show how hard rehoming is in general as two stunning cats like these would normally be snapped up (not saying it's right,  just that people do go for looks). Did the vets put a poster up of them in the end? Is there a photo on it to lure that forever home in?!

I thought the same , they're so pretty , i was sure they'd find someone very soon  :'( Yes there is a picture up at the vets but i've not had a single call from it  :( I had an enquiry via PetForums late last night (after i posted more pics  :naughty: ) but the lady is 232 miles away . I've asked her if i could arrange transport runs , would she be interested , she's going to think about it .......fingers crossed !!! :) She already has a cat though so isn't sure about introducing another two .

I must try harder ! I'm wondering whether to advertise them on Pets4Homes etc.... :-:  I know a lot of people don't like these sites but surely , there must be some good owners looking on there ?
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 10, 2011, 18:55:14 PM
Still looking  :( :'(
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Anka on November 10, 2011, 19:36:41 PM
Poor babies, all must be so scary for them....
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 10, 2011, 23:12:29 PM
Not sure what else you can do for them to get them a home, there just has to be someone out there for them :crossed:

Edit: Have you posted on CatChat forum? I can post for you if you're not registered  :hug:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 11, 2011, 08:25:15 AM
Not sure what else you can do for them to get them a home, there just has to be someone out there for them :crossed:

Edit: Have you posted on CatChat forum? I can post for you if you're not registered  :hug:

Ooh would you , that would be great , thank you so much  :hug: :hug: :thanks:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 11, 2011, 17:02:26 PM
I've posted them on CatChat :crossed:

http://www.catchat.org/discus/messages/17/596713.html?1321030786
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 11, 2011, 18:21:54 PM
I've posted them on CatChat :crossed:

http://www.catchat.org/discus/messages/17/596713.html?1321030786

Thank you sooooooo much  :Flowers: :Flowers: xxx  :hug: :thanks:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: sheilarose on November 11, 2011, 20:02:44 PM
It just goes to show how hard rehoming is in general as two stunning cats like these would normally be snapped up (not saying it's right,  just that people do go for looks). Did the vets put a poster up of them in the end? Is there a photo on it to lure that forever home in?!

I thought the same , they're so pretty , i was sure they'd find someone very soon  :'( Yes there is a picture up at the vets but i've not had a single call from it  :( I had an enquiry via PetForums late last night (after i posted more pics  :naughty: ) but the lady is 232 miles away . I've asked her if i could arrange transport runs , would she be interested , she's going to think about it .......fingers crossed !!! :) She already has a cat though so isn't sure about introducing another two .

I must try harder ! I'm wondering whether to advertise them on Pets4Homes etc.... :-:  I know a lot of people don't like these sites but surely , there must be some good owners looking on there ?

Where is this prospective owner? We can help out with transport if she's serious.

Post a Transport Needed message and we'll see if we can patch a run together for you.

Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 11, 2011, 20:12:49 PM
It just goes to show how hard rehoming is in general as two stunning cats like these would normally be snapped up (not saying it's right,  just that people do go for looks). Did the vets put a poster up of them in the end? Is there a photo on it to lure that forever home in?!

I thought the same , they're so pretty , i was sure they'd find someone very soon  :'( Yes there is a picture up at the vets but i've not had a single call from it  :( I had an enquiry via PetForums late last night (after i posted more pics  :naughty: ) but the lady is 232 miles away . I've asked her if i could arrange transport runs , would she be interested , she's going to think about it .......fingers crossed !!! :) She already has a cat though so isn't sure about introducing another two .

I must try harder ! I'm wondering whether to advertise them on Pets4Homes etc.... :-:  I know a lot of people don't like these sites but surely , there must be some good owners looking on there ?

Where is this prospective owner? We can help out with transport if she's serious.

Post a Transport Needed message and we'll see if we can patch a run together for you.

aww thank you  :hug: The lady said she would think about it but never came back to me . I suspect she wasn't really sure sadly  :(  Maybe if i message back and say i am pretty sure i could arrange a transport run , she may want them ......?   I don't want to appear pushy  :shify:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: sheilarose on November 11, 2011, 20:21:18 PM
Push push push. If she really wants them she won't mind the push. If she really doesn't then nothing lost.

Look how Kelly-Joy pushes rescues to the front of every rescue forum in existence (yes, she does, isn't she great?) and she re-homes LOADS - pure brass neck and balls of steel get the results.  :bow:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 11, 2011, 20:22:59 PM
Push push push. If she really wants them she won't mind the push. If she really doesn't then nothing lost.

Look how Kelly-Joy pushes rescues to the front of every rescue forum in existence (yes, she does, isn't she great?) and she re-homes LOADS - pure brass neck and balls of steel get the results.  :bow:

 :naughty: :naughty: Ok , i will do it right away  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on November 11, 2011, 20:40:54 PM
Not trying to throw a spanner in the works but please ensure a proper home check is done and vet references taken. Also you need a back up plan if you rehome and things dont work out 200plus miles is a long way.

Rescue forums have become a soft touch for people seeking pretty colours.

Good Luck with findindig these beauties a perfect home.
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 11, 2011, 20:48:21 PM
Not trying to throw a spanner in the works but please ensure a proper home check is done and vet references taken. Also you need a back up plan if you rehome and things dont work out 200plus miles is a long way.

Rescue forums have become a soft touch for people seeking pretty colours.

Good Luck with findindig these beauties a perfect home.

ahh i never thought of a back up plan  :( But i had thought of home check / reference , i was hoping a kind forum member could home check or i would speak to the vet personally  :)

Don't worry , i won't let them go to just anyone  :) :)  they seem happy enough in my garage ..... well , as happy as you can be in a garage ! They play with their toys every day now too  :Luv: :Luv:

I love them both but especially Mr Beautiful , he's so gentle and soft  :Luv: hides behind his girlfriend a lot  :Luv2: :rofl:  Mrs Beautiful is much more outgoing but seems to like to "protect " him  :Luv: so cute  :Luv:

thanks for your words of caution  :hug:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 11, 2011, 21:11:40 PM
The lady cannot take them  :( :(
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: sheilarose on November 11, 2011, 21:19:26 PM
OK, at least now you know not to waste any more time there and can concentrate on new leads, so not the wanted result, but a result all the same.

Now, you're glad you pushed aren't you?

Of course, Teresa is absolutely right, homechecks are imperative and I hadn't realised that folk might take advantage to get "that particular colour" of cat, but now Teresa mentions it, of course they would.

My faith in human nature, however, must remain resolute.

There IS a home out there for Mr and Mrs Beautiful and you will find it, with a little help from your friends...  :grouphug:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool (Homed)
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 11, 2011, 21:23:05 PM
OK, at least now you know not to waste any more time there and can concentrate on new leads, so not the wanted result, but a result all the same.

Now, you're glad you pushed aren't you?

Of course, Teresa is absolutely right, homechecks are imperative and I hadn't realised that folk might take advantage to get "that particular colour" of cat, but now Teresa mentions it, of course they would.

My faith in human nature, however, must remain resolute.

There IS a home out there for Mr and Mrs Beautiful and you will find it, with a little help from your friends...  :grouphug:

 :) Yes i am glad i pushed as i was holding onto the hope that she was still considering it . This forum is great , i really like it here !  Thanks everyone  :Flowers:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on November 12, 2011, 10:07:43 AM
Valerie I have pm`d you. Possible home
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 12, 2011, 16:39:05 PM
Valerie I have pm`d you. Possible home

thank you so much  :hug: :hug: I have phoned the lady but she wasn't in so i have left a message  :) Fingers crossed !!  :) :)
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 12, 2011, 17:04:18 PM
:crossed: too!
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: cazzer on November 12, 2011, 17:05:14 PM
hoping for some really good news for these two beauties!
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 12, 2011, 17:57:45 PM
I've spoken to the lady and she seems very nice and genuine  :) She's going to have a chat with her husband and look at the pics of Mr & Mrs Beautiful  :Luv:

Watch this space ......
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 12, 2011, 18:00:10 PM
 :crossed: x 100

Did she say when she was going to let you know by?
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 12, 2011, 18:11:04 PM
:crossed: x 100

Did she say when she was going to let you know by?

Yes , tomorrow  :) :) :)
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 12, 2011, 18:15:35 PM
Do let us know as soon as you hear. I really hope they will make the right choice :crossed:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Janeyk on November 12, 2011, 19:43:43 PM
 :) Really hope that this works out !
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 12, 2011, 20:09:38 PM
The lady and her husband are coming to meet Mr & Mrs Beautiful tomorrow  :wow: :wow:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: cazzer on November 12, 2011, 20:16:30 PM
excellent news!!!!!     
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 12, 2011, 22:04:31 PM
The lady and her husband are coming to meet Mr & Mrs Beautiful tomorrow  :wow: :wow:

At the risk of repeating myself...

:crossed:

I really hope they like each other  :wish:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 13, 2011, 15:49:52 PM
Well the couple have been to see Mr and Mrs Beautiful and they seem nice  :)  They are going to have a think about it and get back to me  :Luv:

They are concerned that these two have not been tested for diseases so would want that doing before they will take them . They said they will pay (as there is no fee for the actual adoption itself ) but i'm not entirely sure how that would work ..... i'd take them to the vets and then just trust them to pay me back i suppose  :-:

The between the costs of the tests and what they were expecting to pay for two cats (had they adopted from a rescue) , will be donated to Paws Inn  ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 13, 2011, 17:08:40 PM
Sounds promising, :crossed: STILL :wish:

Did you get the feeling that they liked each other? How did Mr & Mrs Beautiful interact with them? When will they let you know for definite (pending clear blood test results)?

Sorry for all the Q's but these two have stolen my heart!  :Luv:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Janeyk on November 13, 2011, 17:14:14 PM
Fingers and paws crossed here, they so deserve a lovely new home together  :Luv:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: sheilarose on November 13, 2011, 17:32:08 PM
Gosh they really are serious then  ;D

Do the cats have a vaccination history already? This may help to convince them.

The test they would be wise to ask for is the Feline Leukemia Virus tests (FeLV).

They may also be averse to taking FIV+ cats too.

There is much fear surrounding both these viruses, and you need to know what the differences are, and the reliability of the tests for each, as false positives and negatives are common. FIV is not the death sentence many people believe it to be and ignorance has lead to the unnecessary demise of thousands of beautiful, healthy cats. FeLV however is serious, highly contagious and potentially lethal.

As for them paying for the tests, ask your vet beforehand how much the cost will be. The couple could write a cheque made payable to the vet to cover the fee, perhaps. That way everyone is sticking to the agreement.
In any case, ask your vet for a copy of the results, if they choose not to take them, you will have these for the next potential owner.

The secondary tests take a few days to complete as they are sent to Glasgow for testing. In healthy cats with limited risk (i.e.indoor cats)  this would usually only be required if a positive result is found (that may be a false positive). You will get the results of the primary (ELISA) tests back within 24 hours, as these are usually performed in the vets own premises.

Please check out the Catwork site here for more information. They have been looking after FIV and FeLV cats for years and know the realities of these diseases and the effect bad information out there has had.

http://www.v63.net/catsanctuary/felv.html
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 13, 2011, 18:27:54 PM
Sounds promising, :crossed: STILL :wish:

Did you get the feeling that they liked each other? How did Mr & Mrs Beautiful interact with them? When will they let you know for definite (pending clear blood test results)?

Sorry for all the Q's but these two have stolen my heart!  :Luv:

Hi  :) I like the questions, it's wonderful that people are so supportive  :)

The husband wanted to  see how Mr Beautiful would react to being picked up , i was not keen but then thought that if Mr Beautiful didn't like it , and it put the couple off , then they are not right for him anyway . The husband picked him up and Mr Beautiful allowed it and seemed to enjoy it  :Luv: :Luv:

After that , he seemed to come out of himself a lot and allowed a lot of fussing that really surprised me  :Luv: :Luv2: I was so proud of how brave he was and i kissed him lots and told him his mummy loves him  :Luv: :Luv:

They will let me know for definite either this evening or tomorrow  :) :)

Mrs Beautiful was very pleased to have more fuss and was purring very loud  :Luv: She didn't come down from her high place though but that is understandable of course  :)

they are beautifully natured cats , so my cup of tea , i love them both  :Luv2: :Luv2:

Teresa at Paws Inn has very generously offered to home check so i will be guided by her (if the couple want them) . If Teresa doesnt think they're suitable , then they will stay here until the right person comes along  :)
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 13, 2011, 18:36:21 PM
Gosh they really are serious then  ;D

Do the cats have a vaccination history already? This may help to convince them.

The test they would be wise to ask for is the Feline Leukemia Virus tests (FeLV).

They may also be averse to taking FIV+ cats too.

There is much fear surrounding both these viruses, and you need to know what the differences are, and the reliability of the tests for each, as false positives and negatives are common. FIV is not the death sentence many people believe it to be and ignorance has lead to the unnecessary demise of thousands of beautiful, healthy cats. FeLV however is serious, highly contagious and potentially lethal.

As for them paying for the tests, ask your vet beforehand how much the cost will be. The couple could write a cheque made payable to the vet to cover the fee, perhaps. That way everyone is sticking to the agreement.
In any case, ask your vet for a copy of the results, if they choose not to take them, you will have these for the next potential owner.

The secondary tests take a few days to complete as they are sent to Glasgow for testing. In healthy cats with limited risk (i.e.indoor cats)  this would usually only be required if a positive result is found (that may be a false positive). You will get the results of the primary (ELISA) tests back within 24 hours, as these are usually performed in the vets own premises.

Please check out the Catwork site here for more information. They have been looking after FIV and FeLV cats for years and know the realities of these diseases and the effect bad information out there has had.

http://www.v63.net/catsanctuary/felv.html

no vaccination history , in fact , no history at all unfortunately  :(  Thank you so much for the information , this is what i advised the couple too so i am glad i was correct  ;D

They did make it clear that the they would not want to take them if the tests turned anything up and also , that they would be allowed out so  :crossed: the tests will all be negative  :)

good idea re getting a copy of the results and a cheque sent direct !  :) It has just occured to me though , if the tests show up anything ...... they're not going to want the cats and i suppose they cant be expected to pay for the tests ........ :(   

I didn't really anticipate these problems, just went with my heart when i met these two .

My vet said she will test at cost price , maybe i need to think about saving up and paying for it myself  :) surely they'd be more appealing then ? :shy:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: sheilarose on November 13, 2011, 18:55:33 PM
Val, we all have everything crossed.  :Luv2:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 13, 2011, 20:19:12 PM
 :Flowers: :Flowers: :Flowers: Hurrah  , the couple want Mr & Mrs Beautiful !  :Luv2: :Luv2:

next step home check , then the dreaded blood tests  :(
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: sheilarose on November 13, 2011, 20:40:58 PM
Oh this is wonderful news, Val. So happy. Well done you!  :dance:


Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 13, 2011, 20:42:38 PM
Oh this is wonderful news, Val. So happy. Well done you!  :dance:

Thanks  :) I cried actually , i'll be sad to see them go  :( :(
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 13, 2011, 20:47:51 PM
 :wooooo: That's fantastic news and has made my day  :wow:

I can't believe they took so long to decide though :evillaugh:

At the risk of overusing this icon :crossed: for the homecheck and the bloodtests!

If everything goes according to plan maybe you could slip them the web address of Purrs as it would be lovely to have updates  :)

Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: Janeyk on November 13, 2011, 20:50:35 PM
 :) That's lovely news, fingers crossed all goes to plan.  I'll leave the thread in this section until you confirm their collection.

I can imagine you'll miss them so much when that does happen  :hug:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home together silver female & silver & white male Blackpool
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 13, 2011, 20:51:00 PM
:wooooo: That's fantastic news and has made my day  :wow:

I can't believe they took so long to decide though :evillaugh:

At the risk of overusing this icon :crossed: for the homecheck and the bloodtests!

If everything goes according to plan maybe you could slip them the web address of Purrs as it would be lovely to have updates  :)

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: I'm going to use it too  :crossed:  :rofl: :rofl:

Oh yes, i already have  :) I so hope it goes well !!! :crossed:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: Janeyk on November 13, 2011, 20:53:43 PM
I've ammended the title until we have definite confirmation.
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 13, 2011, 21:20:03 PM
I've ammended the title until we have definite confirmation.

 :thanks: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: Mymblesdaughter on November 13, 2011, 21:35:43 PM
That's really good news. Hope the tests go ok.

Do people usually worry about cats having diseases? I must admit it's never something I've thought or asked about when getting cats. 
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: sheilarose on November 14, 2011, 09:20:33 AM
That's really good news. Hope the tests go ok.

Do people usually worry about cats having diseases? I must admit it's never something I've thought or asked about when getting cats.

If I'm bringing in strays I will test them for FeLV. The natures of the boys I adopt demands this as they've been in high risk environments. I would suggest anyone adopting ex-strays asks for this test to be done. Some rescues will have their vets test strays routinely when the cat is being neutered, depends on the vet and the cats' risk factors.

Most introductions to homes where cats already reside are made gradually, so there is usually plenty of time to get the test done before they meet face to face.

If the cat being adopted has a vaccination history against FeLV, or has been indoors, I wouldn't bother as the chances are minimal.
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on November 14, 2011, 21:19:50 PM
Homecheck done this evening and I have pm`d Valerie shame I cant tell you about it thats Valeries job.  ;)

If only my holy terrors had been 4years old  :rofl:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 14, 2011, 22:28:09 PM
Home check passed with flying colours !!!  :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:

I've had a good cry but i am pleased , i'll just be very sad to see them go , they are wonderful cats  :Luv:


Onto blood tests next ....  :'(

Teresa ..... da best !!!  :hug:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 14, 2011, 22:44:23 PM
This is all good  ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: Janeyk on November 14, 2011, 22:49:28 PM
 :) Lovely news.
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 14, 2011, 23:59:03 PM
Absolutely fantastic news  :wow:

Are they booked in for the tests Valerie? Do you know how long the results take to come back?

Questions, questions, questions  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 15, 2011, 08:03:26 AM
Absolutely fantastic news  :wow:

Are they booked in for the tests Valerie? Do you know how long the results take to come back?

Questions, questions, questions  :evillaugh:

 :naughty: :naughty: I'm going to phone the vet today , thought it best to wait for the result of the home check first .

I'm not sure how long they take , hopefully, not long !! :)

I'll really miss my Mr & Mrs Beautiful !  :Luv: :Luv:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 17, 2011, 16:49:53 PM
Hurrah !!!!!!!!!!!! Mr & Mrs Beautiful had their Felv & FIV tests today and they're negative  :wooooo: :chicken: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :chicken:

So on Sunday, they will go off to live with their new mummy and daddy in Crewe  :)

Thanks to everyone for their support and interest  :Flowers: :Flowers:

I'll miss them but i am pleased  :Luv: :Luv:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: sheilarose on November 17, 2011, 17:13:39 PM
You total HERO you.  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 17, 2011, 17:15:29 PM
You total HERO you.  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Thanks  :thanks: Such a good feeling  :shy: :shy:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 17, 2011, 17:50:17 PM
 :wooooo:

The good news just keeps on coming  :wow: Think this just about sums it up >>> :yayyy: :chicken: :narna dance: :cheer: :na na naa na: :star1: :yesss: :happy dance:

Am so pleased for them both, massive pat on the back Valerie as without you they'd probably still be stuck in a teeny vet pen  :hug:

Can you make sure Mr & Mrs Beautifuls' new Mum & Dad sign the contract (in blood) to keep you updated and/or join Purrs to let us know how they're getting on

 :gold stars: & :hug: for Teresa too for introducing them to you and doing the homecheck  :)
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: Janeyk on November 17, 2011, 18:27:41 PM
 ;D That's great news, I'll move this when you give me the go-ahead on Sunday. 
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 17, 2011, 18:45:10 PM
:wooooo:

The good news just keeps on coming  :wow: Think this just about sums it up >>> :yayyy: :chicken: :narna dance: :cheer: :na na naa na: :star1: :yesss: :happy dance:

Am so pleased for them both, massive pat on the back Valerie as without you they'd probably still be stuck in a teeny vet pen  :hug:

Can you make sure Mr & Mrs Beautifuls' new Mum & Dad sign the contract (in blood) to keep you updated and/or join Purrs to let us know how they're getting on

 :gold stars: & :hug: for Teresa too for introducing them to you and doing the homecheck  :)


Thanks  :thanks: :thanks: Most credit must go to Teresa really ......Teresa .... :gold stars: :chicken: :yayyy: :chicken:

but i like to think i played a small part  :shy: :shy:

I will most certainly be getting updates  :Luv: :Luv: Cant wait to see pics of them in their new home  :Luv2:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 18, 2011, 17:39:26 PM
Oh brilliant and hope they enjoy their new home  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 18, 2011, 21:30:51 PM
Is it Sunday yet?  :wow:

:waiting:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 18, 2011, 21:46:32 PM
 :( i should be looking to forward to it more ..... :'( :'(
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: sheilarose on November 18, 2011, 21:57:29 PM
Oh Valerie. They will be the happiest kitties in the whole wide world, no more cages, no more uncertainty just  :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:

Don't feel bad, feel good, you've saved them and there should be no better feeling.

Get a bottle of wine in for Sunday so you can toast their good fortune (and drown your sorrows).

Don't you think this has shown that you have a talent for this? NEXT!   :evillaugh:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 18, 2011, 22:19:38 PM
Oh Valerie. They will be the happiest kitties in the whole wide world, no more cages, no more uncertainty just  :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:

Don't feel bad, feel good, you've saved them and there should be no better feeling.

Get a bottle of wine in for Sunday so you can toast their good fortune (and drown your sorrows).

Don't you think this has shown that you have a talent for this? NEXT!   :evillaugh:

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Haaaaaaaah !  :naughty:  Actually , i am considering taking some more , there are some more poor babies at my vets again  :(

Thanks for your kind words  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 20, 2011, 10:55:02 AM
Good luck for today Mr & Mrs Beautiful  :)

A  :hug: for you Valerie, in case you need it
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 20, 2011, 12:00:32 PM
Well the new owners have just dropped off the carrier and are going to lunch to give me time to say my goodbyes  :'( :'( 

We arranged it that way as i thought it would be too scary for Mr & Mrs Beuatiful to have us all there ....  :'(

i'm excited for them , the couple seem to be very excited and have bought my beauties loads of things, a carrier, bed, blankets, toys, brushes, food , scratching post ...  :Luv:  :Luv:

I don't think i could have found them anywhere better to go really  :Luv: :Luv2:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: Dawn F on November 20, 2011, 13:10:32 PM
how lovely that you are sending them to such a good home
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool-homed pending homech
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 20, 2011, 13:49:39 PM
UPDATE . Mr And Mrs Beautiful have gone to their new home now  :Luv: I cried like an baby , but i'm really pleased for them  :Luv:

Bye bye Mr and Mrs Beautiful , i love you both very much xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  :Luv:  :Luv:  :Luv:
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool (Homed)
Post by: Janeyk on November 20, 2011, 13:59:20 PM
 ;D Great news and well done !

I can imagine how emotional you must have felt  :hug:

I'll move this to the sorted section now but it would be lovely to receive updates in the Cats Stories section, either from the new owners or yourself   :Luv2:



Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool (Homed)
Post by: valeriewhiteside on November 20, 2011, 18:26:04 PM
for anyone who has been following this thread, here's the update  :Luv:  :Luv2: .....

http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,39630.0.html
Title: Re: 2 beautiful tabbies need home, silver female, silver & white male Blackpool (Homed)
Post by: Janeyk on November 20, 2011, 22:54:09 PM
 ;D That was quick! ;D I've just been to look at the thread and can't stop saying awww  :)  :Luv2: