Topic: Totally new to the cat world, but so, so excited!!! Toby's arrived ... PICS!!!! (Read 17246 times)

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #33 on:** August 19, 2008, 06:54:34 AM »

Hope you get word from them today and that it's positive news, so Toby can come home with you.

Topsy Turvey · « **Reply #32 on:** August 18, 2008, 20:45:19 PM »

Fingers and paws crossed for you.

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #31 on:** August 18, 2008, 20:25:10 PM »

Keeping everything crossed that Toby will be joining you xxxx

McIntyre Quad! · « **Reply #30 on:** August 18, 2008, 19:10:03 PM »

We're trying to be sensible and not think about it too much, but we would be really gutted if they turned us down. It wasn't just that we liked Toby, he seemed to like us too and I'd hate to let him down. Especially if it's just because of the road. I know the adoption centre will have his best interests at heart, so I guess I should be thankful for that. If he doesn't come to live with us, at least I can rest knowing that his next home will have to be perfect for him and that's what he deserves. Roll on tomorrow, when we should get our news!

Marcia · « **Reply #29 on:** August 18, 2008, 18:57:00 PM »

i'm sure that they'll let you adopt this fur ball

well done on taking an older cat on

he'll be a very lucky kitty.

McIntyre Quad! · « **Reply #28 on:** August 18, 2008, 17:53:13 PM »

My husband tried calling the adoption centre this afternoon, to see if they have made their decision. Unfortunately, the manageress had been called out. Won't know until tomorrow now. I'm kind of thinking that if it was positive news they would have called by now.

We did tell them at the house visit though, that if they decided our road was too busy we would wait for an oldie that likes to stay in. May be that's what they will decide.

sandy exley · « **Reply #27 on:** August 18, 2008, 06:12:07 AM »

Ahhh, you are so kind taking on an oldie. Enjoy!

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #26 on:** August 17, 2008, 18:59:20 PM »

Fingers crossed - deaf cats shouldnt have free range anyway, so hopefully they will take that into consideration.

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #25 on:** August 17, 2008, 18:46:02 PM »

Is it possible to "cat-proof" your garden? If you are unable to adopt Toby because of the road then if you offer to cat proof or build an outdoor run then there would be no reason why he couldn't come and live with you.

Check out these links for ideas of runs: http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,17444.0.html

and this one: http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,4802.0.html

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #24 on:** August 17, 2008, 18:43:13 PM »

If Toby is deaf, perhaps it would be better for him to be confined to your house and garden anyway? Then the road wouldnt be an issue.

McIntyre Quad! · « **Reply #23 on:** August 17, 2008, 18:25:56 PM »

Just had our home visit. Not sure how it went to be honest.

She said she liked our garden as it was much bigger than she thought, but she felt the road was quite busy. I did explain that we would be willing to wait for an indoors cat, if our home wouldn't be suitable for Toby because of the road. Feeling disappointed now. She's going to ring the shelter tomorrow. Guess we'll have to wait and see. We'd grown attached to the idea of Toby living with us.

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #22 on:** August 17, 2008, 12:40:03 PM »

How exciting! I'm sure it will go well and then we can look forward to hearing all about Toby (brill name

).

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #21 on:** August 17, 2008, 12:32:45 PM »

Excellent news so pleased it all went with with the visit - Toby sounds llike a special boy

I wouldn't worry too much about the home visit ... I'm sure it will go fine.

Topsy Turvey · « **Reply #20 on:** August 17, 2008, 11:10:05 AM »

with the vist! Let us know how you get on.

McIntyre Quad! · « **Reply #19 on:** August 17, 2008, 11:07:11 AM »

Just had THE phone call.

Our home visit is tonight at 6pm. Fingers and toes crossed. With any luck Toby will feel the comfort of carpet under his feet again and loads and loads of cuddles very soon.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #18 on:** August 17, 2008, 08:53:24 AM »

That's great news! So pleased it went well. Toby sounds lovely, and we'll all be keeping our fingers crossed for you for the home visit

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #17 on:** August 17, 2008, 08:36:02 AM »

Fingers crossed for your home visit.

Topsy Turvey · « **Reply #16 on:** August 17, 2008, 08:02:36 AM »

That is great. I'm sure your home visit will go really well. Lucky you and lucky Toby! Pics as soon as you get him home please

Millys Mum · « **Reply #15 on:** August 16, 2008, 19:28:53 PM »

glad you got on well

Good luck for the home check, im sure you'll do fine, a 14 year old is looking for something different compared to a young cat that will go looking for trouble!

Well done again for taking on an oldie, they are most greatful for a second chance

McIntyre Quad! · « **Reply #14 on:** August 16, 2008, 19:22:42 PM »

Toby was gorgeous. I think he liked us too. He jumped up on my lap a couple of times and had a lot to say! Kept nudging our hands for a cuddle. Didn't seem bothered about our son either. Turns out he's slightly deaf too. We should be a right team, as my son and I are also deaf and wear two hearing aids. We have reserved him and now we're just waiting for our home visit. Fingers crossed, it will be ok. We're trying not to get our hopes up, but we would be really gutted if our home turns out not to be suitable. If we do get him, we're going to keep his name as Toby. I don't think it would be fair to change his name now. 14 years is a long time to get used to a name.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #13 on:** August 16, 2008, 19:19:36 PM »

Hopefully they are all sat watching toby

Topsy Turvey · « **Reply #12 on:** August 16, 2008, 16:16:52 PM »

How did today go with Toby?

MrsR · « **Reply #11 on:** August 16, 2008, 15:32:49 PM »

Quote from: McIntyre Trio on August 16, 2008, 10:42:44 AM

Not long to wait now. Hopefully, Toby will love us and we'll love him. We'll let you know how we get on!

Look forward to hearing everything x

McIntyre Quad! · « **Reply #10 on:** August 16, 2008, 10:42:44 AM »

Not long to wait now. Hopefully, Toby will love us and we'll love him. We'll let you know how we get on!

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #9 on:** August 15, 2008, 20:03:09 PM »

Hello and

to Purrs,

You've come to the right place to learn all there is to know about cats and cat slavery (I'm sure you will have realised by now that the cat in a house is always in charge ... us lesser mortals are merely here to serve the superior beings

).

I hope all goes well tomorrow and Toby is the right cat for your family ... if your not quite right for him don't be dis-heartened as there are lots of oldies out there and Ihave no doubt you will find your perfect "master" in no time.

If you have any questions (anything at all) just ask away and we will be more than happy to help.

Sam, Foxy, Zephyr and Rossi xxxx

MrsR · « **Reply #8 on:** August 15, 2008, 12:59:39 PM »

Welcome to Purrs x

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #7 on:** August 15, 2008, 07:49:52 AM »

Welcome to Purrs, and good on you for considering an oldie, I hope everything goes well.

Topsy Turvey · « **Reply #6 on:** August 15, 2008, 07:39:47 AM »

to Purrs. Good on you for looking at an oldie! Good luck tomorrow. x

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #5 on:** August 15, 2008, 07:07:19 AM »

Hello McIntyre Trio! Welcome to Purrs.

Good on you for taking a golden oldie. They can be so rewarding, and should settle into your home wonderfully well with a little care and attention. Bet you're so excited - I'd be counting down the hours! Hope everything goes well for tomorrow.

Stuart · « **Reply #4 on:** August 15, 2008, 00:17:06 AM »

Hiya and

to Purrs

Good on you for taking an Oldie

Liz · « **Reply #3 on:** August 14, 2008, 21:56:40 PM »

Welcome to the soon to be world of cat slavery

We have 40+ the majority are ferals or not for normal homes ranging from she who must be obeyed Sweetie at 17 down to the Trainee tortie hooligan Beijing at 8 weeks

I hope you are lucky with Toby and pictures are a must - most of ours are under teh Clan cats and we try to do group shots!!!

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #2 on:** August 14, 2008, 21:17:51 PM »

to Purrs, McIntyre Trio and kudos on your decision to share your home with an older cat

McIntyre Quad! · « **Reply #1 on:** August 14, 2008, 21:08:57 PM »

Hi Guys,

We're so excited! Finally after two weeks of discussion, we have decided to rescue a cat. We were torn between a house rabbit and a cat, but decided a cat would fit in better to our home.

We want to offer an older cat the opportunity of a loving home, because they are often over looked. I called the cat protection league today and they have a 14 year old cat called Toby. We're going to meet him on Saturday and we can't wait. I'm not sure who's more excited, myself, my husband or our two and a half year old son.

Fingers crossed for Saturday. Maybe, we will be able to plaster Toby's picture on here soon

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