Topic: Mika - beautiful girl needing a new home with no other cats - HOMED (Read 19740 times)

Janeyk · « **Reply #104 on:** September 17, 2009, 22:35:57 PM »

So glad she is seeming much more settled

Sootyca · « **Reply #103 on:** September 17, 2009, 22:34:48 PM »

That's great - I still have a soft spot for her!

JackSpratt · « **Reply #102 on:** September 17, 2009, 22:15:41 PM »

She's coming to me on Sunday, I think. BL has a serious houseful.

Sootyca · « **Reply #101 on:** September 17, 2009, 22:12:29 PM »

Did you manage to get transport sorted or is she staying put?

JackSpratt · « **Reply #100 on:** September 17, 2009, 21:19:25 PM »

Hurrah!

bonnielass · « **Reply #99 on:** September 17, 2009, 20:43:47 PM »

Just to update further little Miss Hissy as JS calls her is finally settling down we have had 2 days where she has played with the kittens and the last 2 nights when ive brought the gang in she hasnt really bothered, she has her own little bed and is turning into a really sweet little girl again who just loves her hugs and fuss and she is learning to play with toys and actually be a young cat (albiet with a bit of tortietude thrown in ) who should be enjoying life

JackSpratt · « **Reply #98 on:** September 16, 2009, 19:18:24 PM »

Not really. But thanks for the suggestion.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #97 on:** September 16, 2009, 19:09:43 PM »

Can you not take a taxi?

JackSpratt · « **Reply #96 on:** September 16, 2009, 14:17:20 PM »

No, not really! According to multimap I'm 22 minutes away from BL....

Bazsmum · « **Reply #95 on:** September 16, 2009, 13:01:30 PM »

How far away do you live JS....Im taking it that it must be pretty far due to the lack of response on the transport front?

JackSpratt · « **Reply #94 on:** September 16, 2009, 09:17:20 AM »

Still looking for transport.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #93 on:** September 14, 2009, 13:50:21 PM »

Fair play. At present, there's no transport available though. And am waiting to hear from my old workmate re possibly giving her a one on one home. Would love to see that happen for her; I think she'd benefit immensely. But if not, we'll have to do!

Bazsmum · « **Reply #92 on:** September 14, 2009, 13:23:51 PM »

She may thrive in a one on one situation but at the mo that's not available JS...She needs out of BL's for her cats and her own sake...

I would still take her and get her spayed JS.....I have 7 females and nothing more than the odd paw attack goes on with them so at the moment I reckon she needs to be somewhere and you are available!

Liz · « **Reply #91 on:** September 14, 2009, 12:12:00 PM »

Just a couple of thoughts - We have equal numbers of male and females and the girls tend to bop the boys for no reason, we have one unspeyed lady Miss Indie and now she has stopped calling and keeping us awake no issues - just need to get her to the vet for spaying but haven't managed to convince her it is in her best interests!

Our cats range from 17 years young to 14 weeks - they are boys and girls some with attitude some nice ones to and all have theior moments but if we bought in anything that upset our own it would have to leave as ours for the most part get along but like all animals both fur and human will have their moments despite our best efforts

Des you say you wouldn't move her - have to say BL own cats are the priority here and JS has offered a great alternative and will get her spayed. Des you also say you are taking on a cat who has issues yet you have more girls in your home so perhaps not the ideal place for a nervous cat.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #90 on:** September 14, 2009, 10:43:18 AM »

Spaying voucher arrived today.....

JackSpratt · « **Reply #89 on:** September 13, 2009, 20:04:49 PM »

Your opinion is valued Desley - I was concerned about that in all honesty. I'm hoping to hear from a guy I worked with who is looking for a cat. He's a nice young bloke and doesn't have any other pets; ideal for a little madam.

EDIT: Should I change the title to reflect that Mika would benefit from having a little more of a one on one environment? Opinions please.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #88 on:** September 13, 2009, 19:38:01 PM »

I personally wouldnt move her to a home with other cats, especially not one with only females, she has proved that she needs to be an only cat, and I find females worse in the house, haven't had 2 males fighting in the house (although outside is a different matter), it has always been the girls, especially when one doesn't like other cats, and it is a distance to travel to find out she isn't any better. Spaying Kizzy helped a lot though, although after a year she would still have a go at Sam.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #87 on:** September 13, 2009, 19:35:27 PM »

MM, if Mika is restricted to one room she becomes a "self-harmer." She makes bald patches on herself; having had one of my lot exhibit this behaviour many years ago I can say it's pretty distressing to us as well as them!

Having said that, we'd restrict her to one room but we're in all day so would probably take it in turns keeping her company. The spay voucher has been ordered already and should be here tomorrow or Tuesday. (Although if the amount of time it's taking for the frontline and few other bits I posted to BL is anything to go by.....

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Millys Mum · « **Reply #86 on:** September 13, 2009, 19:31:27 PM »

Dakota was a raving loony when she first arrived, if she saw a cat in the distance she would run up the pen screaming, grunting and snorting, quite honestly the worst response iv ever seen in a cat. Spaying her was what improved her 'manners', theres hope for Mika yet.
Can she not be restricted to the one room so the others have their house?

JackSpratt · « **Reply #85 on:** September 13, 2009, 17:26:41 PM »

Never see it as admitting defeat, BL. There's only so many cat personalities can share a space without all mayhem breaking lose! As I said, I'm asking around for a lift and if I can get one I'll let you know.

I'm also trying to get in touch with the young man who was looking for a cat to share his home. It's possible she just isn't a fan of sharing "her" territory.

bonnielass · « **Reply #84 on:** September 13, 2009, 16:25:21 PM »

Just to update this Mika is fine when in a room with just the kittens and Eddie but as soon as i bring the others in at bedtime she turns into a monster,the result is that all my cats have started staying outside and wont come in where she is,mt little oriental Kali has stayed out for 3 nights on the trot now i have managed to grab her before she legs it, and she is now confined to the bedroom which she hates henry,s taking to sleeping in the garage Cassie and the kittens no longer share their bed but sleep in the kitchen Davey is even afraid of her and is very nervous when she is around,even old George has been on the recieving end i have tried confining her to the spare room but if i do that she pulls her fur out and starts her sores open again, she is a loving little girl and craves attention but i think too many cats overwhelm her, and much as i hate to say this i have to consider my own cats i dont want to lose anymore, i am supposed to be taking her to JS but unfortunately im laid up with these dratted piles so find it hard to move around and driving is out of the question at the moment, i have never admitted defeat before but im afraid in this case im going to have to for the sake of my cats

Bazsmum · « **Reply #83 on:** September 13, 2009, 15:52:40 PM »

Quote from: Sootyca on September 13, 2009, 15:43:38 PM

Would love to help you out but I'm on the wrong side of the penines! As a thought if it isn't too urgent, I think 925dancer is staying with Bonnielass on her way to Edinburgh when she gets back from New Zealand.....maybe she wouldn't mind doing a slight detour to yours with Mika?

Great minds think alike, but Im not sure how long till she arrives back in the UK?

Sootyca · « **Reply #82 on:** September 13, 2009, 15:43:38 PM »

Would love to help you out but I'm on the wrong side of the penines! As a thought if it isn't too urgent, I think 925dancer is staying with Bonnielass on her way to Edinburgh when she gets back from New Zealand.....maybe she wouldn't mind doing a slight detour to yours with Mika?

JackSpratt · « **Reply #81 on:** September 13, 2009, 14:40:51 PM »

I agree and already have a voucher on the way - can anyone help?

Bazsmum · « **Reply #80 on:** September 13, 2009, 12:50:03 PM »

Aw bless her and Im sure being spayed is the answer here....Put it this way I would be classed as people friendly but once my hormones start up I am aggressive and swipe out!

Hope you manage to get some transport sorted for her JS!

JackSpratt · « **Reply #79 on:** September 13, 2009, 10:28:48 AM »

Mika is apparently wreaking havoc with the other cats there due to the amount, and I was wondering if anyone could help get her here. (Where there are less cats.)

I also know of a man looking for a cat, so will call him later. Potentially Miss Mika sounds like a candidate to be an only cat, but it could be that she isn't spayed yet and is acting out.

Have started a transport thread.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #78 on:** September 12, 2009, 16:08:15 PM »

Bonnielass can't do the run today, so we have to wait a little longer for this little one to arrive. Will put piccies up when she does - and yes, if she's OK with our three and them with her, it will be a permanent arrangement I'd think .

JackSpratt · « **Reply #77 on:** September 09, 2009, 11:48:31 AM »

Asteroid can be a little bit of a madam, but is generally not aggressive. (Apart from with the Ginger invader - a cat who used to be a stray and lets himself in through out cat flap. She doesn't like that one bit.)

Mika should be coming here Saturday teatime.

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #76 on:** September 08, 2009, 21:45:41 PM »

Ahh fingers crossed Asteroid take Mika under her paw and teaches her how to be a kitten / naughty tortie

**TINA** · « **Reply #75 on:** September 08, 2009, 21:40:03 PM »

great news, JS another norty torty

my heart melts everythime i look at Mika's little face.

Hope all works out well x x

Bazsmum · « **Reply #74 on:** September 08, 2009, 11:51:07 AM »

Would you be keeping her JS if all works out?

Well Done btw!

Dawn F · « **Reply #73 on:** September 08, 2009, 10:08:38 AM »

aww hope it works out for you and Mika JS

JackSpratt · « **Reply #72 on:** September 08, 2009, 10:06:02 AM »

Quote from: Bazsmum on September 08, 2009, 00:58:05 AM

When are you getting her JS? Oo! a lovely cuddly girl for ya!

I already have one cuddlebum, one complete lunatic (Mog) and a wonderful if somewhat erratic tabby torti.....all girls. But I still have a lot less cats in my home than BL so we're both hoping this will put the little lady at ease more rapidly. Also, Asteroid can teach her tortitude.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #71 on:** September 08, 2009, 00:58:05 AM »

Fab news... Glad her nerves have settled a bit and hope she can continue to gain confidence!

When are you getting her JS? Oo! a lovely cuddly girl for ya!

JackSpratt · « **Reply #70 on:** September 07, 2009, 22:12:41 PM »

Well, less of a multicat household anyway. We'll see how she gets on.

bonnielass · « **Reply #69 on:** September 07, 2009, 21:56:11 PM »

This little girl is now a little bit more relaxed then she was, her sores are now tending to dry up and we have finally managed to frontline her , the vet was a little bit concerned that it may have been flea dermatitus but it turns out not to be thank goodness,she is eating well and loves her milk and is now coming for a little fuss, she is still wary when all the cats are in so tends to stay upstairs, she is okay when there are only a couple so it seems she needs to be with maybe 1 /2 others , JS is going to take her for a while and see how she responds being away from a multi cat household, she is fine with the dogs and shows no fear of them, she really is a little darling and so loving when you stroke her and she is now starting to give little headbutts so we are making headway

Janeyk · « **Reply #68 on:** September 07, 2009, 08:22:52 AM »

Hope Mika is settling down xx

Bazsmum · « **Reply #67 on:** September 07, 2009, 01:35:53 AM »

Quote from: JackSpratt on September 03, 2009, 13:51:05 PM

How's Mika today?

BUMP! Hope she has calmed down some!

JackSpratt · « **Reply #66 on:** September 03, 2009, 13:51:05 PM »

How's Mika today?

Bazsmum · « **Reply #65 on:** September 02, 2009, 20:24:47 PM »

Aw God love her, so sad she isnt as settled as hoped, Im sure once she is spayed that will slowly calm her down!

Hope the Zylkene works quickly on her!

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