Milly's Mum,
Will try to post a picture but I'm not up to speed on how to do it and keep it small.
Hi Lyn.
How are you? Very busy lately - new job, helping to find lost cats, the odd bit of fundraising and decorating.
As for the gang -
1. Beanie is bright. The vet thought she might have mammary cancer but, thankfully, the results do not show it. She still has too many white blood cells but it is thought to be associated with her opportunistic mycobacteriul problem. That, in itself, is unchartered territory for the veterinary profession and I'm relying on FAB expertise as is my vet.
2. Tarzan had his thyroid glands removed - hyperthyroidism. It left a problem with his liver which is receiving ongoing medication.
3. Millie & daughter Tiggy are fine. I love watching the devotion they display to each other in quiet moments.
4. Molly is still gorgeous but still a gannet looking to rival Barney.It is a full time job trying to stop her but she is a real beaut.
5. Katie is a real smoocher. She miaows till I sit down in a chair and eat. She then jumps on the chair and eats her food. She rarely touches her food before I sit down and never gets fed up with strokes. I put the latter down to her semi feral existence for, at least,6 years.
6. Finally Barney is realising that he is an important member of the family and not there to make up the numbers. I think his previous owners played rough with him but he is developing more into a beautiful cat. It only takes time, patience, some gestures and letting him come to you on his own terms.
Similarly, Ginge is renowned for the odd swipe but has been a perfect patient. We visit him twice daily and ensure that we give him some quality time. He loves the view from the patio window where he lives. I have been teasing some knots from his right rear flank which obviously gives him some difficulty. He has responded well and by the time his 'family' return he will havea lovely coat.
