Topic: How's this for unique? Introducing Castrol! (HOMED) (Read 20808 times)

Ela · « **Reply #93 on:** May 08, 2008, 12:52:21 PM »

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Ela you are right!

Am I ever wrong

. It's OK please don't answer that I will answer myself , yes.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #92 on:** May 08, 2008, 09:12:53 AM »

Polydactyl Cats are very common in the Cardigan area of Wales and are known as Cardi-Cats.

Just had a google!

Ela you are right!

Ela · « **Reply #91 on:** May 08, 2008, 08:38:53 AM »

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Incidentally, what's the village called in Wales that's famous for its polydactyls? It's bugging me!

Pass but in and around the old county of Cardiganshire they were sometimes known as "Cardi-cats".

They are also quite common here in Chesterfield.

MrsR · « **Reply #90 on:** May 08, 2008, 08:32:38 AM »

I daily wonder - how is Castrol getting on?

Corporal Smokey · « **Reply #89 on:** March 11, 2008, 10:08:09 AM »

Incidentally, what's the village called in Wales that's famous for its polydactyls? It's bugging me!

Ela · « **Reply #88 on:** March 11, 2008, 10:05:40 AM »

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Castrol's thread IS five pages and he's found a loving home so there's no harm in mentioning his finer points.

Absolutely none.

Corporal Smokey · « **Reply #87 on:** March 11, 2008, 09:15:05 AM »

I know Ela but I'm all about the advertising. It's what I do for a living!

Castrol's thread IS five pages and he's found a loving home so there's no harm in mentioning his finer points.

Ela · « **Reply #86 on:** March 11, 2008, 07:44:53 AM »

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One more thing....he's a polydactyl so he really is a one off!

Only just caught up with this. Far from being a one off I am afraid. There are loads of Polydactyl, (sometimes affectionately called Hemingway cats) in our area. In fact I posted on a while ago about one we had one handed in with 27, 28 or 29 (can't remember exactly) toes. We found its owner then a while later I saw its pic in the Sunday People (They always have an animal bit, and the story must have been submitted a while before the cat got lost.)

The first Polydactyl I took in I named him Bruno (after Frank) huge hands.

Corporal Smokey · « **Reply #85 on:** March 10, 2008, 16:57:49 PM »

Will do hun

MrsR · « **Reply #84 on:** March 10, 2008, 14:52:52 PM »

Fab and remember next time you pop down for photos let me know as I may tag along x

Corporal Smokey · « **Reply #83 on:** March 10, 2008, 14:21:42 PM »

I'm sure he's fine, I haven't heard anything to the contrary. Mind you I haven't heard anything for a couple of weeks, I need to call them at some point to find out if they have any cats they need me to put on here.

I'll let you know when I speak to them!

Dawn F · « **Reply #82 on:** March 10, 2008, 14:18:59 PM »

oh poor you, its horrible isn't it - still doesn't mean another just as deserving one isn't around the corner MrsR!!!

MrsR · « **Reply #81 on:** March 10, 2008, 13:46:01 PM »

Hows Castrol getting on CS any reports or photos?

MrsR · « **Reply #80 on:** February 20, 2008, 13:17:26 PM »

Still wish he was here with me - something I keep reminding hubby about

clarenmax · « **Reply #79 on:** February 20, 2008, 13:06:28 PM »

Excellent

Well done

CurlyCatz · « **Reply #78 on:** February 20, 2008, 11:06:32 AM »

Thats fab news smokey... just goes to show the internet really does help in these cases.

MrsR · « **Reply #77 on:** February 20, 2008, 10:45:17 AM »

Great news and yes "Well Done You"

Corporal Smokey · « **Reply #76 on:** February 19, 2008, 19:13:35 PM »

I spoke to the boss lady today and she was thanking me profusely for the CatChat work. She said that Castrol, Molly and Garfield had all been overlooked for weeks and weeks but as soon as they went on the net they found really great homes. She said "I couldn't have found better homes for them" so I presume all's well!

MrsR · « **Reply #75 on:** February 19, 2008, 08:44:03 AM »

Any idea how he is getting on ?

Harna · « **Reply #74 on:** February 16, 2008, 12:27:59 PM »

That's brilliant news - I am currently waiting for a rescue persian but when I saw this little cat, I wanted him immediately! What a fantastic looking little chap he is - and polydactyl, too - that's supposed be ever so lucky, aside from being really unique. As someone who loves to rub cat's paws (!) then I would have been in heaven!

I would have adopted him like a flash but I am afraid my other half was less enamoured . . . . but hey; as long as this little poppet has found a lap and some love, then brill. Top job!

pappilon · « **Reply #73 on:** February 15, 2008, 18:34:43 PM »

That is wonderfull news.

MrsR · « **Reply #72 on:** February 15, 2008, 08:32:55 AM »

Quote from: Desley (booktigger) on February 15, 2008, 07:49:30 AM

Wonderful, I didnt think he would be waiting long. I am sure there is a cat that needs you more than this one Nikki.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #71 on:** February 15, 2008, 07:49:30 AM »

Wonderful, I didnt think he would be waiting long. I am sure there is a cat that needs you more than this one Nikki.

CurlyCatz · « **Reply #70 on:** February 14, 2008, 00:18:28 AM »

Fab news, would be great if they joined purrs and made him part of our family

My only hope is they keep his name

MrsR · « **Reply #69 on:** February 13, 2008, 18:55:46 PM »

Quote from: Corporal Smokey on February 13, 2008, 18:54:12 PM

I'll try to make sure for you Nikki. Don't worry, there'll be others...

I have no doubt in my mind you guys have found him th ebest hom ethere is, I'm just sad as I really fell for him, only mentioned him again to my husband last night.

Corporal Smokey · « **Reply #68 on:** February 13, 2008, 18:54:12 PM »

I'll try to make sure for you Nikki. Don't worry, there'll be others...

MrsR · « **Reply #67 on:** February 13, 2008, 18:49:14 PM »

Quote from: Corporal Smokey on February 13, 2008, 18:40:24 PM

Update for you. Castrol has found a lovely new home. All the best

I am so pleased, but also sad as its not my home.

Hope you have a happy, warm and spoilt life now Castrol in your new home.

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #66 on:** February 13, 2008, 18:42:09 PM »

Oh what fabulous news ... well done Castrol, good luck in your new home baby.

Corporal Smokey · « **Reply #65 on:** February 13, 2008, 18:40:24 PM »

Update for you. Castrol has found a lovely new home. All the best

MrsR · « **Reply #64 on:** February 08, 2008, 11:46:49 AM »

Brilliant just let me know when

Corporal Smokey · « **Reply #63 on:** February 08, 2008, 11:45:39 AM »

I'll give you a lift next time I pop up to do pictures. It's a bit quiet at the moment but I fear it's the calm before the storm. I think kittening season's going to be a biggie this year and I think it begins soon. It's milder and spring bulbs are already showing in places.

People are already posting about kittens and pregnant cats so it won't be long, we're bracing ourselves...

MrsR · « **Reply #62 on:** February 08, 2008, 11:38:38 AM »

Awwww thank you hun, means a lot coming from you. I was so worried. I do so want him though - but maybe it wouldn't have been a great partnership and the CP bosslady may have decided against me anyway. Next month though me and hubby will be retalking

I will have to come down to the shelter though when you are about to say hi and meet everyone

Corporal Smokey · « **Reply #61 on:** February 08, 2008, 11:15:17 AM »

Oh bless you please don't feel bad. He's such a lovely kitty and he's been on CatChat for less than a week so he'll be snapped up in no time. I'll make sure personally that his new home is vetted to a super high standard and I will assure you that he will be loved.

My OH is the same. He said I couldn't have a cat. I nageed and nagged and he never quite relented. Although he adores them both, I still feel an enormous guilt that I betrayed him and wish he had given me his blessing.

I'm happy that I have found a local Purrs friend and particularly one who is partial to a "special" cat as I am.

Please please don't feel guilty, our hubbys and boyfriends are sometimes (not often but sometimes) right. He'll be really proud of you

MrsR · « **Reply #60 on:** February 08, 2008, 10:06:28 AM »

Thanks guys, I can bear to look at his photos I really can't, fallen alseep the last few nights thinking about him. I so hope he finds someone soon, me and hubby will re-talk next month about him if he still hasn't found a home.

clarenmax · « **Reply #59 on:** February 08, 2008, 09:57:05 AM »

Don't feel bad hun, its obvious you've put a lot of thought into this, and sometimes head does have to rule heart

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #58 on:** February 08, 2008, 09:53:53 AM »

Ahhh Nikki don't beat yourself up over it .... we can tell you were serious but you are thinking of Castrol (and your hubby) and it's better to pull out now rather than further down the line after Castrol has moved in. I'm sure there will be many more opportunities for you to help with a needy kitty

Dawn F · « **Reply #57 on:** February 08, 2008, 09:41:26 AM »

not at all, sometimes practicalities take over from the heart

MrsR · « **Reply #56 on:** February 08, 2008, 09:39:51 AM »

Really? I hope so I feel so bad in case you all think I wasn't serious or something - I keep trying to put Castrol's face out my mind as I was so excited.

Dawn F · « **Reply #55 on:** February 08, 2008, 09:34:33 AM »

I know exactly how you feel

MrsR · « **Reply #54 on:** February 08, 2008, 09:23:10 AM »

OK me and hubby talked about it last night, now he really doesn't want us to get another cat yet, really really doesn't but after long discussions it was left as a no but he left me the sat nav this morning!

Now my husband is a real sweetie and although he really doesn't want another cat yet he knows me and my love is animals, especially cats so he knows he would never 100% stop me - with the last cat Poppy we never even discussed it I just told he Poppy was coming to stay!

However although he has left me the sat nav I am going to actually do what he has asked for once and wait.

I do have reservations about Castrol being deaf and living here due to a couple of factors that Corporal Smokey knows. Next month I will re-review with my husband and you never know but I could see iin his eyes last night he really isn't ready for yet another cat.

I have fallen in love with the photos of Castrol and who knows if some luckey person hasn't snapped him up the moon and planets may all come together and it will be the right time but for now - for the first time ever - I am going to do what my husband has asked!

Sorry

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