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Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: tigerbaby on December 24, 2008, 14:09:36 PM

Title: A happy christmas message
Post by: tigerbaby on December 24, 2008, 14:09:36 PM
Well first off, merry christmas everybody!!

Secondly... Me and Robin are celebrating christmas at his parents house, on the countryside, down south (small village near Lewes). His parents have always had cats, and recently lost their old lady cat (Persephone). However Ichabod (black, 9 year old) has gotten a new companion in shape of a gorgeous, tiny, black (half siamese) kitten named Selene with the most beautiful face. When we got here last night she instantly took to me, and I stayed up until 4.30am this morning with her on my lap - constantly purring. It felt like therapy - the first time I've held a cat since Jameson died.
She won't stop purring and climbs all over me (currently trying to catch my fingers as I type this) and it feels so nice being close to a cat again.

And thirdly... some good news... it looks like me and Robin will adopt BUSTER! (the stray from Blackpool that has been involved in an RTA) If all goes to plan he will come and live with us in the new year. This would be amazing, so fingers crossed.

I never thought I would (or could) say 'yes' to a cat I had never met, and admittedly I saw the appeal on the front page a few times but never properly read it. Then a few days ago I did, and felt an overwhelming urge to take him under my wings. I showed Robin and he said he would be more than happy to offer Buster a home. I e-mailed JackSpratt and told her that we want him...

I think both me and Robin feel we can offer him a safe loving home while he is recovering - we have all been through trauma recently and it sort of feels that the 3 of us would be able to help each other heal. We can possibly give him the recovery we never had a chance to give our Jameson. We can relate to what he has been through, and I think that will help us (well, me anyway) bond.

Anyway - fingers crossed, we are just sorting out the transport right now. So we'll see.

Right, I should log off (Selene is half-stretched over the keyboard pad so can't see what I am typing  :Luv2: )

Merry Christmas everybody

xxx






Title: Re: A happy christmas message
Post by: clarenmax on December 24, 2008, 14:23:08 PM
Merry Christmas to you too hun xxx

And I'll keep fingers and toes crossed for Buster, I think adopting a babe in need will be such an amazing tribute to your darlng boy  Jameson, and I'm sure he'll be proudly watching from the Bridge  :Luv:  :hug:
Title: Re: A happy christmas message
Post by: Maddiesmum on December 24, 2008, 14:24:57 PM
Happy Christmas to you too.  Glad you are having some cat cuddles and Buster will be a lucky cat to have you as his new mum and dad.  Jameson will be very proud of you.
Title: Re: A happy christmas message
Post by: Christine (Blip) on December 24, 2008, 14:26:45 PM
Happy Christmas to you too, Tigerbaby.  That sounds like a lovely idea - hope it works out for little Buster to become one of your family  :hug:
Title: Re: A happy christmas message
Post by: Wibblechick on December 24, 2008, 14:55:44 PM
Oh I am pleased for you - the healing power of cats!  I hope that if you decide to take Buster on, all goes well.  Have a lovely Christmas  :hug:
Title: Re: A happy christmas message
Post by: Feline Costumier on December 24, 2008, 14:59:09 PM
Merry Christmas to you too!  :hug:

Wonderful news about Buster, he will be one very lucky boy, good luck with it and I hope it all goes well.
Title: Re: A happy christmas message
Post by: Gillian Harvey on December 24, 2008, 16:00:40 PM
Thats brilliant news!  :hug:
Title: Re: A happy christmas message
Post by: Skiddaw on December 24, 2008, 16:01:06 PM
That's wonderful news! I'm sure Jameson was looking out for him. Hope it goes well.

Merry Christmas from The Munchkin (and us too)  :)
Title: Re: A happy christmas message
Post by: Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) on December 24, 2008, 16:11:39 PM
Hi Helena,
Such wonderful news about Buster- was just about to reply to your PM and saw this... I really hope it works out and should you ever decide he needs a friend, then you know where I am :)
Title: Re: A happy christmas message
Post by: Liz on December 24, 2008, 16:50:36 PM
A purring baby is wonderful therapy and it looks like Jamieson has bought you the greatest gift a new baby for the new year

I hope you get purred a lot over the next couple of days and look forward to Buster continuing your training come 2009

Best wishes from me and My Robin to you and your Robin

Liz and the Clan Cats and dogs :hug:
Title: Re: A happy christmas message
Post by: blackcat on December 24, 2008, 16:59:27 PM
Great news and glad he has a good home to go to ... ;D

PS there is nothing like a siamese to oozle its way into any space available ... :Luv:
Title: Re: A happy christmas message
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on December 24, 2008, 18:22:03 PM
Wonderful news on all counts  :hug:

I'm glad you're enjoying your christmas break, esp the feline company  ;D, and it's fantastic news that you will hopefully be becoming Buster's slaves.  Jameson will be very proud of his meowmy and daddy.
Title: Re: A happy christmas message
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 24, 2008, 18:34:25 PM
What wonderful news  ;D ;D ;D

Yes its so nice to hold a purring babe again and great therapy.

I would like to wish you the most wonderful Christmas and a cat filled New Year  :hug:
Title: Re: A happy christmas message
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on December 24, 2008, 18:49:23 PM
Happy Christmas, hope your New Year is even happier with the arrival of Buster.  Have everything crossed that he's the one  :Luv2:
Title: Re: A happy christmas message
Post by: Den on December 24, 2008, 18:57:47 PM
Oh that is without a doubt a happy Christmas message!
Title: Re: A happy christmas message
Post by: Millys Mum on December 24, 2008, 18:58:45 PM
Its wonderful you have managed to adopt again in Jamesons memory, he will be looking down very proud having converted you to cat lovers  :hug:
Enjoy your kitty cuddles
Title: Re: A happy christmas message
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on December 24, 2008, 19:20:46 PM
H I'm so pleased for you and Robin, I really hope all the best for you guys.

Title: Re: A happy christmas message
Post by: tigerbaby on December 26, 2008, 12:54:01 PM
Thanks all!

Just waiting for the last bit of information etc and hopefully everything will come together.

Because he has had surgery & injury we just need to know if there are any costs that might occur for us related to his accident. As I think the insurance company would exclude that when/if we insure him, and we are not in a financial position to get unexpected vet bills. I don't know exactly how it works.


Title: Re: A happy christmas message
Post by: psychopunk on December 26, 2008, 13:20:14 PM
Oh I'm so happy! What wonderful news this christmas! :Luv:  I hope it all works out for you!  :hug:
Title: Re: A happy christmas message
Post by: bonnielass on December 26, 2008, 13:20:24 PM
What wonderful news :wow: i hope everything works out for you both and Buster,im sure Jameson will be looking down and thanking you for giving another kitty the joys of a wonderful home  :hug:  :hug:
Title: Re: A happy christmas message
Post by: swampmaxmum on December 26, 2008, 16:32:25 PM
that's wonderful and I hope it all works out really well for both you and Buster.  xxx
Title: Re: A happy christmas message
Post by: Gwen on January 03, 2009, 19:19:54 PM
I cant believe I missed this and I am so happy for you,Robin and of course  Buster :Luv2: