Author Topic: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol! (HOMED)  (Read 20746 times)

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #53 on: February 07, 2008, 11:50:32 AM »
Awwwwwwww what a lovely post thank you  :)

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #52 on: February 07, 2008, 11:42:16 AM »
Having chatted to MrsR via PM, I have no doubt whatsoever that she is the right person for Castrol. We have discussed a couple of things that may hamper this perfect union and it may well be that the home itself isn't quite right on this oocasion. TBH, Nikki was the one who suggested she may not have the right environment for him so I know that Castrol's interests are at the forefront.

Like you say though Nikki, you may be able to sort out a clever cat-flap and it might also be that Castrol won't settle as a completely indoor cat. He's been in the shelter for a bit so the ladies there have got to know him quite well. They will advise the right thing to do and if the home's not right don't worry I'll try to sell you every other cat that comes in  ;) and there will be many this year, I can feel it in the water...
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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol! (HOMED)
« Reply #51 on: February 07, 2008, 11:17:24 AM »
He is very appealing I have to say, but it is what is best for the cat that is important, and if you don' think you will be able to keep him indoors, then perhaps he is not the right cat for you. We have an endless stream of lovely darlings who appear on this site, so it is likely another equally lovely cat will come along who is better suited to the lifestyle you can offer ...
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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #50 on: February 07, 2008, 11:04:06 AM »
Yes we have to cover Sofa's ear with sunblock as the tips white.

If we get this cat flap that reads microchoips problem solved but we need to meet Castrol and see his personality as my guys have very distinct personalities, also because he was re-homed once before and returned I'd hate to upset the little guy and have it happen again.

I have fallen in love with him though and have everything crossed.

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #49 on: February 07, 2008, 10:59:34 AM »
Being all white too, he would need careful care from the sun as well to prevent any sunburn which could later cause cancer.

Its really great you're checking all you need to MrsR. I hope that this little one finds the right home be it with you or another lucky person. I wish I could have him. Lexy would murder me, then him, but there you go!

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #48 on: February 07, 2008, 10:57:16 AM »
Personally I would not have a deaf cat as an outdoor cat - there are too many dangers that can sneak up on them if they are unable to hear ...

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #47 on: February 07, 2008, 10:57:00 AM »
tbh my oh is visiting his mother in Italy in a couple of weeks and actually said you should have just got him while I wasn't here - but like bc says he has managed to plant a seed of doubt in my mind - evil genius!!

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #46 on: February 07, 2008, 10:47:53 AM »
My husband isn't my main worry about not getting Castrol as i htink he knows if I really want him we are having him, no my main worry is with Castrol being deaf we have our catflap open 24/7 for our cats so need to talk to the bosslady at CP about our situation, the house, layout of outside, etc about whether it is safe enough for Castrol!     I won't take him on if its not safe enough for him.

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #45 on: February 07, 2008, 10:29:37 AM »
unfortunately so!

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #44 on: February 07, 2008, 10:28:22 AM »
Interesting .... he seems to have developed the useful strategy of agreeing then convincing you it is a bad idea - very clever of them. Most men just say no and wonder why they get into trouble or say yes then complain they are henpecked - I like his style. Clearly one of the more intelligent versions ... :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #43 on: February 07, 2008, 10:26:35 AM »
tbh he did actually say yes first of all, he is pretty kind hearted but that's the problem, Oscar our boy cat is a bit shy and sensitve and he is worried he will be overwhealmed by a more dominant male coming into the house and deep down I know he is probably right - I've still been leaving photos around though!

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #42 on: February 07, 2008, 10:21:15 AM »
Isn't it always the men that are the problem  :evillaugh:

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #41 on: February 07, 2008, 10:09:33 AM »
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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #40 on: February 07, 2008, 10:04:48 AM »
Hmmmmm could I try BC's suggestion, I wonder...............

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #39 on: February 07, 2008, 09:55:36 AM »
perhaps if you OH moved out there would be room for another man??  ;) :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #38 on: February 07, 2008, 09:51:39 AM »
no I'm after someone else and my oh keeps changing his mind and then he finally said that one of ours is too sensitve for another male in the house  :(

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #37 on: February 07, 2008, 09:47:53 AM »
Do you want him too Dawn?

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #36 on: February 07, 2008, 09:43:01 AM »
Ha Ha I've been doing that!!

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #35 on: February 07, 2008, 09:38:42 AM »
Oh I don't know. I am sure he can be convinced.  Lay a few of Castrol's photos all over the house, especially the ones where he's looking particularly pleading. Eventually he'll cave  :evillaugh:

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #34 on: February 07, 2008, 09:25:38 AM »
Good luck and keep us posted, sounds to me like its a foregone conclusion though ;)

I'm not 100% he is convinced yet - will see though

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #33 on: February 06, 2008, 22:24:45 PM »
Good luck and keep us posted, sounds to me like its a foregone conclusion though ;)

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #32 on: February 06, 2008, 21:31:18 PM »
Go girl ... keeping everything crossed for you and Castrol.  I'm sure you can work your femmine charms on hubby!  ;)
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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #31 on: February 06, 2008, 21:04:17 PM »
Well I showed my husband the photos and it went something like this...........

I pop up the photos of Castrol in front of my husband
H: Yes what
Me: Isn't he cute
H: Yes (He then thurns to me as he has now clicked on) No way
Me: But isn't he cute
H: Yes very
Me: The CP has had him for ages
H: No
Me: But he is deaf babe (I try to give the puppy dog eyes)
H: He is cute but no more
Me: But babe
H: Ok lets talk about it another time

Yay break through  :evillaugh:   There was no "Absolutely not"

He had just walked in from work and I know he was tired so I'll talk again tomorrow with him.   WIll then ask for the sat nav and make arrangements to meet Castrol myself on Friday - or possibly if tomrrow night talks go well - me and hubby will meet him Saturday - will keep you posted.

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #30 on: February 06, 2008, 20:41:04 PM »
ooooh how exciting .... I will be watching this space with baited breath, but me thinks Castrol may be about to meet his new mummy very soon  ;)
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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #29 on: February 06, 2008, 20:15:52 PM »
Nikki, I was gonna PM you these but I thought I'd share. Sorry these are the best I have and they're kinda similar...







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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #28 on: February 06, 2008, 11:58:34 AM »
Going to butter up my husband tonight and go meet Castrol tomorrow  ;D

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #27 on: February 06, 2008, 11:48:43 AM »
How exciting! Please can you give them a quick bell first, it's volunteer-run so it's best to make sure someone's there. Hang on, I'll PM you the number....

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #26 on: February 06, 2008, 11:43:47 AM »
Fab, think I'll take a visit today  and go and meet the man in person :)

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #25 on: February 06, 2008, 11:39:47 AM »
Of course. He's at the shelter, I'll PM you directions.

Now why didn't I go and work in sales?...
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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #24 on: February 06, 2008, 11:33:38 AM »
Could I come and meet him?    (shhhhhhhh don't tell the husband though!)

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #23 on: February 06, 2008, 11:31:44 AM »
When would you like the home visit then MrsR? Hmmm?  :evillaugh:

I'm round the corner in South Normanton btw so it's not out of my way, in fact I'm popping over to Sutton on Saturday for a rummage in Brantano...  ;)
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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #22 on: February 06, 2008, 09:11:19 AM »
Erm I think I may be love  :Luv2:

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #21 on: February 04, 2008, 11:49:20 AM »
I think Castrol really needs to have a proper big photo shoot and lots more piccies put up for us admirers, his eyes are just amazing  :Luv:

 :rofl: Both him and Garfield wouldn't keep still long enough! We were there for about half an hour and those are about the best pictures we could get. They're both just like kittens! I am going to have to buy a supply of pingpong balls for my two, we had so much fun  :Luv:
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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #20 on: February 04, 2008, 10:53:42 AM »
I think Castrol really needs to have a proper big photo shoot and lots more piccies put up for us admirers, his eyes are just amazing  :Luv:

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #19 on: February 04, 2008, 10:08:22 AM »
Yes Amy it is usually blue eyed whites that carry a defective gene causing them to be deaf.

Castrol is gorgeous.

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #18 on: February 04, 2008, 09:08:07 AM »
Sorry I put the word "therefore" in my original post. Sadly he is definately deaf. He is still lovely though  :Luv:

Edited to add: Is the deafness to do with the blue eye? I know the boss lady said it's related to the eyes but I'm not too up on these things!
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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #17 on: February 04, 2008, 08:45:00 AM »
Is he definately deaf ?  I know of a few odd eyed & the majority are all hearing (apparently acc to the owners anyway)

I think its assumed that white cats are deaf in some cases.  We had an odd eye white in a few weeks ago that had no hearing problems.  You can always tell as things go on especially when they are an adult.  It can be a bit harder to tell in kittens with selective deafness!!!  lol
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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #16 on: February 03, 2008, 20:15:25 PM »
 He won't be waiting long.  :Flowers:

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #15 on: February 03, 2008, 20:04:27 PM »
Is he definately deaf ?  I know of a few odd eyed & the majority are all hearing (apparently acc to the owners anyway)

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Re: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol!
« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2008, 20:02:16 PM »
Facially he is the spitting image of my lovely boy.........but he's not deaf. He is extremely vocal tho!
Hope he finds a good home soon.

 


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