Topic: Update on Tatty/Bertie (Read 7666 times)

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #32 on:** January 06, 2007, 13:56:25 PM »

Aww, that is wonderful

bagpussarah · « **Reply #31 on:** January 06, 2007, 13:49:25 PM »

Quote from: Christine (Blip) on January 06, 2007, 11:50:35 AM

Oh Sarah, I've got lump in my throat now! Hurrah for Bertie and well done you!

It sounds as if he'll be a fully fledged cuddlecat some time quite soon...

I get all emotional too when he does something new, like laying on the sofa. My kids both came in to have a look at him, and were talking to him gently. My daughter kept saying "well done Bertie." I was filling up!!

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #30 on:** January 06, 2007, 11:50:35 AM »

Oh Sarah, I've got lump in my throat now! Hurrah for Bertie and well done you!

It sounds as if he'll be a fully fledged cuddlecat some time quite soon...

Mimi (Mewg) · « **Reply #29 on:** January 06, 2007, 00:37:28 AM »

That's brilliant news Sarah!

Bertie looks lovely and very contented!!!

bagpussarah · « **Reply #28 on:** January 05, 2007, 23:56:59 PM »

Quote from: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on January 05, 2007, 22:55:30 PM

What great news ... they always say that once a cat stops and washes itself somewhere it's a sign they are comfortable in that place so I shouldn't think it'll be long before you find you have a permanent addition on the sofa! LOL

I hope so Sam. I always feel so sorry for him when he goes and sits on his own somewhere. I really want him to come and sit with us in the evenings like the others do, and have a cuddle. We give him as much attention as we can, but it's much nicer for him to be with us all. Bertie likes to do things at his own pace though, so I guess he'll do it all when he wants to.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #27 on:** January 05, 2007, 23:25:54 PM »

that is just wonderful

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #26 on:** January 05, 2007, 22:55:30 PM »

What great news ... they always say that once a cat stops and washes itself somewhere it's a sign they are comfortable in that place so I shouldn't think it'll be long before you find you have a permanent addition on the sofa! LOL

bagpussarah · « **Reply #25 on:** January 05, 2007, 21:49:57 PM »

Another quick update.

Bertie has made more progress. He comes out of the conservatory and waits for his food in the morning while I'm putting the food in the dishes. He still prefers to eat his food in the conservatory, but the fact he ventures into the kitchen is great. Today he walked into the lounge and jumped up onto the sofa, and proceeded to wash himself. Previously, he wouldn't venture into the lounge. Also, I can trust them all now with each other and so leave the door to the conservatory open and Bertie has a little wander and the others go in their with him.

They may not seem like big things, but Bertie was so nervous around our other 3 cats that it is fantastic to see him build his confidence up.

bagpussarah · « **Reply #24 on:** November 30, 2006, 12:46:47 PM »

Thanks Kezza,
Yes slowly but surely he is making progress.

Kezza · « **Reply #23 on:** November 30, 2006, 10:58:05 AM »

Awww what a lovely story, well done for trying so hard for Bertie, sounds like your starting to see a little progress, he looks lovely!

bagpussarah · « **Reply #22 on:** November 30, 2006, 07:48:40 AM »

Thanks Desley, he still has a few bare patches but our vet assures me that the fur will eventually grow back.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #21 on:** November 30, 2006, 07:35:37 AM »

Lovely pics, nice to see him looking healthy.

bagpussarah · « **Reply #20 on:** November 26, 2006, 21:30:45 PM »

Thanks. I always think of him as my gentle giant, as he is a big cat! He just loves to be with me and I love being with him.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #19 on:** November 26, 2006, 18:41:07 PM »

Bertie is looking great

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #18 on:** November 26, 2006, 14:00:33 PM »

Sarah, he's a real joy to see - when I think back to what he looked like - you have worked wonders.

(and to Bertie

)

bagpussarah · « **Reply #17 on:** November 26, 2006, 12:14:29 PM »

And another...
Hopefully you can see how much better his fur is looking.

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bagpussarah · « **Reply #16 on:** November 26, 2006, 12:11:04 PM »

For some reason it only posted one of the pics, so here is another.

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bagpussarah · « **Reply #15 on:** November 26, 2006, 12:10:12 PM »

As promised, here are some pics of Bertie. I took them today while he was enjoying the sun in the conservatory.

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bagpussarah · « **Reply #14 on:** November 20, 2006, 17:03:19 PM »

Quote from: Christine (Blip) on November 20, 2006, 10:51:52 AM

Thanks for the update, Sarah - I often think about Bertie and I'm so glad you're making progress with him. Give him an ear scratch from me.

Will do Christine?

I will post some pictures in the next couple of days.

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #13 on:** November 20, 2006, 12:07:45 PM »

What a lovely tale ... soplased Bertie is settling in. Well done Sarah

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #12 on:** November 20, 2006, 10:51:52 AM »

Thanks for the update, Sarah - I often think about Bertie and I'm so glad you're making progress with him. Give him an ear scratch from me.

Beth (Mouse's Mum) · « **Reply #11 on:** November 20, 2006, 08:57:00 AM »

Really pleased he's feeling better in himself! Well done for all the hard work and patience! i know how difficult it can be.

Just thinking about it puts me off getting another one now

Janeyk · « **Reply #10 on:** November 20, 2006, 08:16:09 AM »

Aw what lovely news, I'm so pleased

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #9 on:** November 20, 2006, 07:49:22 AM »

I am so pleased that he is doing well, i do hope things continue to improve for you all. And can't wait to see pics.

Linda (Bengalbabe) · « **Reply #8 on:** November 19, 2006, 23:31:39 PM »

Yes we LOVE piccies. Sonya - when you know for definite you are getting her, need to start a naming post for her (I love these!)

bagpussarah · « **Reply #7 on:** November 19, 2006, 23:29:12 PM »

Quote from: sonya on November 19, 2006, 22:58:29 PM

Thanks Sarah, i'll let everyone know what happens, im sooooo excited lol

Yes, and lots of piccies too!!

sonya · « **Reply #6 on:** November 19, 2006, 22:58:29 PM »

Thanks Sarah, i'll let everyone know what happens, im sooooo excited lol

bagpussarah · « **Reply #5 on:** November 19, 2006, 22:57:41 PM »

Thanks for your lovely replies. Good luck on Tuesday Sonya. I really must upload some pictures onto my profile. We've been so busy this last week that i've just been nipping on here quick.

sonya · « **Reply #4 on:** November 19, 2006, 22:53:26 PM »

Well done to you Sarah for perservering with him, im so glad hes happier and settling in better, im off to hopefully bring home a new babe myself on tuesday so wish me luck that she settles in with my two , thats her on my profile

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #3 on:** November 19, 2006, 22:45:37 PM »

It gave me a tear reading that, so wonderful.

so pleased that Bertie has found a forever home and is starting to understand that he has ?

Linda (Bengalbabe) · « **Reply #2 on:** November 19, 2006, 22:45:30 PM »

Thanks so much for the update and your lovely story. Its nice to know your conservatory is being appreciated !

bagpussarah · « **Reply #1 on:** November 19, 2006, 22:39:15 PM »

Some of you from catchat may remember that I adopted Bertie (formerly known as Tatty), from Georgina and her mum. They had been feeding him after his owner, their neighbour, kicked him out. Bertie had a flea allergy and was covered in scabs. He also has a disabled back leg which is the result of a car accident. The leg was broken and the owner never bothered to get treatment. Anyway, I thought I would update you on Bertie.
I went through all the introductions in the way that Wizz had suggested on her site, and bought Feliway diffuser and spray. I was hopeful that it would all be plain sailing, but it wasn't! Bertie seemed to want the spare room as his only and would only venture out if he was sure the other 3 weren't anywhere around. Also, because of his bad leg he finds it hard to use? litter tray and wees standing up, so the spare room was beginning to wiff a little, even though I was constantly cleaning. A couple of weeks ago, I was having a rethink about what would be best for Bertie and realised that he could have the conservatory as the hot weather has passed so he wouldn't get too hot in there and there is a heater to keep him warm. I also thought it might be good for him to be able to see the other cats, but feel safe knowing they couldn't get to him. So..we relocated him! I have to say that this is the best thing we have done for him. He is still hissing at the other cats when the door is open, but he will now look at them through the glass door without growling or hissing, something he wouldn't do before. He sometimes hides under the sofa in there while one of the others is in there, but there is no fighting. Last night I walked in the conservatory, and Bertie was laying on the sofa, while Pip laid below him by the heater. I couldn't believe it and had a real lump in my throat. It is still very early days, but I feel that finally there is some progress.
I have also modified an old pet carrier which Bertie uses for his litter tray and that seems to be working better. Bertie is so loving to us, so I hope that in time he will become friends with the others. His fur is growing back now and he seems to like his new bedroom!

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