Topic: Going to Rhodes Minnis sanctuary open day on Sunday - now with pics. (Read 3329 times)

Mark · « **Reply #25 on:** July 12, 2009, 23:54:10 PM »

That is the downside to going to these things but apparently they do really well on rehoming and raise a good amount of money. One thing that makes me a bit uncomfortable is the chairman of the trustees told me that some rescues don't agree with his policy of not doing homechecks. He said they are too busy for that and go on gut feeling - they refuse to home to certain areas. He said if someone comes with proof of address and they get a good feeling about the people, they can leave with a cat.

maryas · « **Reply #24 on:** July 12, 2009, 23:45:09 PM »

Glad you had a good day Mark - pics are lovely especially as they were so difficult to take. I think I would have been in tears as I was leaving as I would have wanted to take them all home with me

Mary

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #23 on:** July 12, 2009, 23:10:56 PM »

Quote from: Mark on July 12, 2009, 23:08:43 PM

I love the lool of British shorthair cats - almost like a persian that has been clippered? - also they look quite muscular?

Yes they do. They are quite chunky cats, I like that too. That cream one looks very chunky.

Mark · « **Reply #22 on:** July 12, 2009, 23:08:43 PM »

I love the lool of British shorthair cats

- almost like a persian that has been clippered?

- also they look quite muscular?

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #21 on:** July 12, 2009, 23:06:10 PM »

Quote from: Mark on July 12, 2009, 22:59:13 PM

I tgought British Ble was the breed but nothing to do with the actual colour - is there such a thing as a British Cream?

I think "Spike" was an old lady but could be wrong. Whatever, she seems like she really needs a warm lap and soon

Nope, British Shorthair is the breed - blue is one of the most popular, dare I say 'common' colours

- and yes, they come in loadsa colours - solid colours like blue, cream, black and white, plus tabbies, torties, colourpoints - you name it!

Oh, I like Spike even more if she's an old lady

Mark · « **Reply #20 on:** July 12, 2009, 22:59:13 PM »

I tgought British Ble was the breed but nothing to do with the actual colour

- is there such a thing as a British Cream?

I think "Spike" was an old lady but could be wrong. Whatever, she seems like she really needs a warm lap and soon

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #19 on:** July 12, 2009, 22:56:45 PM »

Quote from: Mark on July 12, 2009, 22:43:48 PM

I am clueless about peds but to me, it seemed to have that kind of face - what is it then?

LOL! Yes it deffo looks like a British - its just that you said British Blue, but its cream

Is that little spikey tabby a kitten?

Mark · « **Reply #18 on:** July 12, 2009, 22:43:48 PM »

Quote from: Gillian (Ambercat) on July 12, 2009, 22:35:59 PM

Quote from: Mark on July 12, 2009, 17:55:17 PM
They have a few that are allowed free access such as the British Blue looing one. I

Do you mean the British that is cream?

I love that little tabby with the spikey hair.

I did say "looking" - although missed the K off

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I am clueless about peds but to me, it seemed to have that kind of face - what is it then?

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #17 on:** July 12, 2009, 22:38:28 PM »

Quote from: Mark on July 12, 2009, 18:03:20 PM

What about the little sad & bedraggled one at the bottom

Think that's the spikey haired tabby? Just to die for

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #16 on:** July 12, 2009, 22:35:59 PM »

Quote from: Mark on July 12, 2009, 17:55:17 PM

They have a few that are allowed free access such as the British Blue looing one. I

Do you mean the British that is cream?

I love that little tabby with the spikey hair.

Mark · « **Reply #15 on:** July 12, 2009, 22:33:36 PM »

Anyway, we won the Tombola twice! - the first 2 times we tried - it was 10 for £2 - we spent about another £10 with not luck. I won a bottle of Sainsbury's Basics white wine

and Dennis won a fruity doap set

Sharon and Gillian were just leaving when we arrived and Julie and her husband Terry arrived not long before we left. Liz Smith wasn't there this year (She is the patron). We also had meringues with chopped Strawberries and double cream.

LadyJane · « **Reply #14 on:** July 12, 2009, 21:10:22 PM »

Quote from: Mark on July 12, 2009, 18:03:20 PM

What about the little sad & bedraggled one at the bottom

Oh I love it! I just want to give it a big cuddle.

Wibblechick · « **Reply #13 on:** July 12, 2009, 18:08:13 PM »

Quote from: Mark on July 12, 2009, 18:03:20 PM

What about the little sad & bedraggled one at the bottom

Oh poor little thing

But I guess with a lot of TLC theres a very cute kitty there, just waiting to emerge

Mark · « **Reply #12 on:** July 12, 2009, 18:03:20 PM »

The BS? - I added more. One torti was really unusual - just white with splodges of colour

The big b/w kept hiussing at me then came over for a love

What about the little sad & bedraggled one at the bottom

Bazsmum · « **Reply #11 on:** July 12, 2009, 17:58:21 PM »

OMG! I think Im in lurve....just look at him/her gorgeous!

Thats sad about the rehoming....If I did'nt have a menagerie here I certainly would not hesitate take in a cat on meds!

Mark · « **Reply #10 on:** July 12, 2009, 17:55:17 PM »

A few more - it was hard to take photos as most cats were hiding behind their beds or sleeping. It was also hard to take photos through glass. They have a few that are allowed free access such as the British Blue looing one. I got to speak to the chairman of the trustees and he said things are bad and it is impossible to home a cat with any issues - even one on a special diet

The Birman(?) was in the feral enclusure. The other photos came out really bad. Strange but I got to fuss a couple of "ferals" and even got a purr

Bazsmum · « **Reply #9 on:** July 12, 2009, 17:50:45 PM »

Aw what a couple of gorgeous bruisers!

Mark · « **Reply #8 on:** July 12, 2009, 17:49:06 PM »

These 2 were in the FIV enclosure

It is basically a tennis court - there were more but they were hiding or sleeping

Mark · « **Reply #7 on:** July 12, 2009, 10:29:14 AM »

Just going to get ready and will put fresh batteries in the camera

maryas · « **Reply #6 on:** July 11, 2009, 13:39:57 PM »

Thanks Mark - the black and white one looks so laid back.

Hope you get some nice pics tomorrow.

Mary

Mark · « **Reply #5 on:** July 11, 2009, 10:23:04 AM »

I can't find the thread. I can find the one where I mentioned the open day but they aren't there. The coffee is kicking in and I remember someone in Essex was after 2 cats and I posted some pics on that thread but from memory, the person never posted again.

Edit - Found a few

PAT cats here http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,17468.0.html

few more here http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,16662.0.html

maryas · « **Reply #4 on:** July 11, 2009, 09:24:34 AM »

I'm sure I did see them laast time but you can put the pics on again if you want

Mary

Mark · « **Reply #3 on:** July 11, 2009, 08:58:22 AM »

Of course - as long as I remember the camera

- did you see last year's?. I met some therapy cats - they were lovely. I wonder if she got them on Orijen as I recommended Zooplus

maryas · « **Reply #2 on:** July 11, 2009, 08:54:34 AM »

Hope you have a brill time Mark and I suppose I don't have to ask you to take some photos cos you will be doing no doubt.

Mary

Mark · « **Reply #1 on:** July 11, 2009, 08:47:51 AM »

I can't believe it is a year since I embarrassed myself with Liz Smith

- Not sure if she will be there this time as she is still getting over her stroke.

I think OH will go as it is a lovely area and they have stalls selling books, food etc. Also, lord Whisky Sanctuary is nearby and you can get a sunday roast - the profits go to the sanctuary.

RM FIV enclosure should be up & running by now - they also have a large Feral enclosure. If anone isn't too far away, it is a lovely day out - It's between Canterbury and Folkestone. http://www.rhodesminnis.co.uk/

It's our own branch open day today which I will have to miss as I can't expect OH to go to 2 cat things in one weekend

= maybe just 1/2 hour on the way to Canterbury or something?

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