Topic: Heart or Head? (Read 12655 times)

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #50 on:** March 05, 2007, 20:19:26 PM »

Quote from: Gillian (Ambercat) on March 05, 2007, 12:20:28 PM

Quote from: Susanne (urbantigers) on March 04, 2007, 20:15:06 PM
[Fingers crossed they'll all get on. At least yours are all used to being around other cats so hopefully they'll accept 2 more in the mix!

Thats what I'm hoping Susanne! I introduced a little white Persian Crystal once and the first time I let her out of the room she went straight downstairs, mingled with the others at teatime and no-one batted an eyelid! Doesnt always happen like that though.

Maybe they'll not even notice the addition of 2 more. Can cats count?

COSMIC CREEPERS · « **Reply #49 on:** March 05, 2007, 19:53:56 PM »

oohhhh poor man i bet hes still a little sad

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #48 on:** March 05, 2007, 12:20:28 PM »

Quote from: Susanne (urbantigers) on March 04, 2007, 20:15:06 PM

[Fingers crossed they'll all get on. At least yours are all used to being around other cats so hopefully they'll accept 2 more in the mix!

Thats what I'm hoping Susanne! I introduced a little white Persian Crystal once and the first time I let her out of the room she went straight downstairs, mingled with the others at teatime and no-one batted an eyelid! Doesnt always happen like that though.

Quote from: COSMIC CREEPERS on March 04, 2007, 19:33:55 PM

av u managed to sort those poor eyes out now

how was the old man giving them up , do you think he would get a domestic short hair old cat from rescue that he could manage to care for and to keep him company or is he not bothered for a cat at all

Havent got 'em yet Cosmic! couple of weeks, because they've still got to have their second cat flu jab. I don't know about the old man, he's not really well himself and not very mobile, so its not just a case of grooming and eye care, its the general day to day care of a cat I think. Its a shame.

The daughter in law is bringing them over to me, she said her father in law wasnt really mobile enough to come too.

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #47 on:** March 04, 2007, 20:15:06 PM »

Quote from: Gillian (Ambercat) on March 02, 2007, 11:32:24 AM

So now I've got 2 weeks to explain to the others that just because there are new ones coming won't mean I'll love them any less!

Fingers crossed they'll all get on. At least yours are all used to being around other cats so hopefully they'll accept 2 more in the mix!

COSMIC CREEPERS · « **Reply #46 on:** March 04, 2007, 19:33:55 PM »

av u managed to sort those poor eyes out now

how was the old man giving them up , do you think he would get a domestic short hair old cat from rescue that he could manage to care for and to keep him company or is he not bothered for a cat at all

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #45 on:** March 04, 2007, 15:09:03 PM »

Quote from: COSMIC CREEPERS on March 03, 2007, 19:31:06 PM

wheres the pics gillian

I posted them earlier in the thread, but here they are again! The daughter in law took the pics with the flash - so they've got scarey eyes! but their eyes are blue of course.

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COSMIC CREEPERS · « **Reply #44 on:** March 03, 2007, 19:31:06 PM »

wheres the pics gillian

Baggy · « **Reply #43 on:** March 02, 2007, 19:45:30 PM »

This thread has made me laugh so much, so glad you're taking them Gillian!

Cheesecat · « **Reply #42 on:** March 02, 2007, 17:57:40 PM »

Exciting!

Can't wait for the pics

Millys Mum · « **Reply #41 on:** March 02, 2007, 17:45:02 PM »

Yay!!

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #40 on:** March 02, 2007, 11:32:24 AM »

There are pics of them in their current home I posted earlier on the 2nd page of this thread! But will post more when I get them home.

Quote from: COSMIC CREEPERS on March 01, 2007, 21:57:28 PM

av lost track gillian
are u avin em now
or just looking after em for a while

Yep, definitely having them permanently!

So now I've got 2 weeks to explain to the others that just because there are new ones coming won't mean I'll love them any less!

Ellie · « **Reply #39 on:** March 02, 2007, 08:23:34 AM »

So pleased you are getting these furbabes

Can't wait to see the pics

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #38 on:** March 02, 2007, 07:45:44 AM »

Aw - well done! I knew you'd end up having them! Can't wait to see pics of them.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #37 on:** March 02, 2007, 07:31:51 AM »

Aww, I didn't think you would be able to say no!!

saffron · « **Reply #36 on:** March 01, 2007, 22:38:55 PM »

brilliant news,hoped you would have them

COSMIC CREEPERS · « **Reply #35 on:** March 01, 2007, 21:57:28 PM »

av lost track gillian

are u avin em now

or just looking after em for a while

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #34 on:** March 01, 2007, 20:47:04 PM »

oh myyyyyyyyyyyyyyy, yes pics needed

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #33 on:** March 01, 2007, 20:28:22 PM »

brilliant !!!!

Knew you would have them LOL

2wks will go quickly and then they will be home with you.

Pics........pics.........pics........ As soon as you get them please

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #32 on:** March 01, 2007, 20:10:42 PM »

Well, these guys are coming to stay in 2 weeks time

Although they are 12 and 13 yrs old - they've only ever had their initial kitten vaccinations, so decided it would probably be best to have the full cat flu course before coming to me, rather than just the booster, to be on the safe side. So they had their first jab yesterday, next one in 2 wks, then over to me that weekend.

So watch this space!

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #31 on:** February 18, 2007, 13:54:43 PM »

Quote from: furbabystar (Michelle) on February 17, 2007, 20:35:41 PM

Why does he have to give them up ??
(feeling sorry he the old man now )

I know Michelle, I do too, but he just can't cope with the grooming and eye cleaning now, he's lost the use of one hand so makes it v. difficult and has back problems. I even offered to go over every couple of months to bath the cats if that would help him to keep them, but that doesnt seem to be an option, and I do wonder if the family is pushing him into this a bit. Currently the daughter in law is coming in to comb them (don't know why that couldnt continue) - but I suppose in the end they would need a new home anyway.

Quote from: Ela on February 18, 2007, 10:07:21 AM

Does that mean when anything happens to her father in law that that if the house is his and she has one she won't want it? You can bet your life it doesn't.

You cynic Ela!

- that thought had entered my mind too though!

Gail Bengal Slave · « **Reply #30 on:** February 18, 2007, 11:04:57 AM »

Quote from: Millys Mum on February 16, 2007, 18:07:10 PM

If you can afford another 2 then go with the heart!

I agree - I would have more if I could afford it.

Ela · « **Reply #29 on:** February 18, 2007, 10:07:21 AM »

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Shes had two cats so couldnt take em

Does that mean when anything happens to her father in law that that if the house is his and she has one she won't want it? You can bet your life it doesn't.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #28 on:** February 18, 2007, 01:08:18 AM »

This is exciting

Shes had two cats so couldnt take em

I got 4 and you got 10

Ummmmmmmmm when are they arriving

Yvonne · « **Reply #27 on:** February 17, 2007, 21:44:49 PM »

Quote from: saffron on February 17, 2007, 14:24:15 PM

So did you have & collect those beautiful babes???????

Where do you get all those lovely smileys??

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #26 on:** February 17, 2007, 20:51:42 PM »

Quote from: Gillian (Ambercat) on February 16, 2007, 17:20:56 PM

I really feel sad for them because their mum died suddenly just before xmas and their dad is going downhill fast, he has carers coming in several times a day, so their little world has been turned upside down.

Sad Michelle but sounds necessary

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #25 on:** February 17, 2007, 20:35:41 PM »

Quote from: Gillian (Ambercat) on February 17, 2007, 19:26:07 PM

, she's going to broach the subject with Reg (the elderly owner whose wife has died) - he knows they've got to go, but he doesnt know yet that a 'potential' home may have been found. Very sad for him giving them up after all these years.

Why does he have to give them up ??
(feeling sorry he the old man now

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Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #24 on:** February 17, 2007, 19:26:07 PM »

OK, OK! I've phoned her (Jane, the daughter in law) very nice lady, had a good chat, she said she couldnt take them on because she's got 2 cats, haa! Anyway, she's going to broach the subject with Reg (the elderly owner whose wife has died) - he knows they've got to go, but he doesnt know yet that a 'potential' home may have been found. Very sad for him giving them up after all these years.

Mum's put a downer on it (theres my voice of reason!) she thinks it will upset my lot as I havent introduced any new ones for a few years now.

Quote from: ccmacey on February 17, 2007, 15:00:27 PM

Ps- if you only got room for 1 I would willingly take Sam, he's adorable.

I'm on the way, lol.

Oooh, I'm putting Sam under lock and key

shecat · « **Reply #23 on:** February 17, 2007, 19:11:18 PM »

Why Tomorrow,

come one come come on

My mum said tomorrow never comes so Ive always found now does nicely.

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #22 on:** February 17, 2007, 18:09:41 PM »

Quote from: Gillian (Ambercat) on February 17, 2007, 14:46:24 PM

So, I'm going to phone later today, or tomorrow - just to have a chat about the cats you understand!

Let us know when you are picking them up !!!

ccmacey · « **Reply #21 on:** February 17, 2007, 15:00:27 PM »

Let your heart lead you and let your head guide you once they are in your home, If you feel you can do it, then you will. I'm sure you are more than able to look after these old babes, After all it is happiness that makes the heart content.

Ps- if you only got room for 1 I would willingly take Sam, he's adorable.

I'm on the way, lol.

saffron · « **Reply #20 on:** February 17, 2007, 15:00:07 PM »

I think a call made later today will be good (I'm bias)

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #19 on:** February 17, 2007, 14:53:05 PM »

You are a star. Whatever happens, hope it all works out for you all; all 13 of you (wow! I've got quite enough with 3)

Cheesecat · « **Reply #18 on:** February 17, 2007, 14:50:18 PM »

Awww this is the exciting bit, lots of potential!

Let us know what happens, they look gorge

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #17 on:** February 17, 2007, 14:46:24 PM »

he he! Just seen the rest of these messages - hopeless, the lot of you!

Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 16, 2007, 20:29:15 PM

Rationally. can you afford them
Do you have the space
Do you have time to groom another too and everything else that another two means
How will the other 10 react
have they known any other cats and how happy would they be with 10 new friends
What will happen to them if you dont have them
Not so rational
Would you like them
They look gorgeous
Will another two make so much difference

Afford them? - hmmm, well just!
Space? - yep think so, 3 bed house, 3 rooms downstairs not bad size, lots of giant cat climbing posts, outdoor space - large safe fenced areas, plus long garden
Time to groom? - yep, lost 2 old persians last year, so its like back up to numbers againi

Other 10's reactions? - well prob some of them hissy at first, but all been used to new faces
2 new ones reactions? - well, that I just don't know - they've only ever been used to each other, however I have taken on cats that havent been used to others before without too much probs.

If I don't have them? - I dunno what will happen to them, its possible they might find the perfect home (even more suitable than mine

Do I want them? - Yeh, I think I probably do! (notice I've said 'think' and 'probably'!)
2 more make much diff? - no, not really.

So, I'm going to phone later today, or tomorrow - just to have a chat about the cats you understand!

saffron · « **Reply #16 on:** February 17, 2007, 14:24:15 PM »

So did you have

& collect those beautiful babes???????

saffron · « **Reply #15 on:** February 16, 2007, 23:34:38 PM »

ok ok tell the lady you had an early party for the 2 furbabes, you know you want them go..go... get em girl

I would help but too far away from you

COSMIC CREEPERS · « **Reply #14 on:** February 16, 2007, 23:13:03 PM »

AV EM AV EM ALLLLLLLLLLLLL

i WANT TO GET MY HANDS ON THOSE POOR LITTLE BLINKERS

BE THERE NEW MUMMY

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #13 on:** February 16, 2007, 22:15:05 PM »

Completely useless

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #12 on:** February 16, 2007, 20:53:52 PM »

Gill, you wicked catperson .... draped in the "rational" cloak, methinks you just found 2 beautiful creatures a home? Sorry Gillian, I think the clinchers are

Gill: What will happen to them if you dont have them? Followed by

Lyn: At least if they went with you they would be going to a good knowledgable home?

Oh dear! Sorry I'm no use am I!

Liz · « **Reply #11 on:** February 16, 2007, 20:49:39 PM »

With you they have somewhere to live in comfort with an already trained slave, speakiang a a Mum of 37 plus a couple of strays you will never notice after a while and 12 don't eat that much more than 10.

So go with your heart they will be so greatful and your other furkids will love you again soon!

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