Topic: I Think it will soon be time UPDATE = OLIVIA is HOME (Read 18849 times)

maryas · « **Reply #76 on:** May 15, 2009, 22:38:27 PM »

Not read this for a while Stuart - so pleased you have another puddy and she is so gorgeous.

Olivia is one lucky girl and I'm sure she will be a comfort to you both.

Mary

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #75 on:** May 15, 2009, 19:51:52 PM »

How's she been today Stuart?

bonnielass · « **Reply #74 on:** May 15, 2009, 19:20:07 PM »

Just caught up with this, Styart she is gorgous and im sure it wont be long before she is running rings round you and your catering to her every wish

clarenmax · « **Reply #73 on:** May 15, 2009, 15:47:32 PM »

Olivia sounds wonderful

It sounds like her courage is growing gradually, and you're doing the right thing by letter her make progress in her own good time.

Mark · « **Reply #72 on:** May 15, 2009, 14:08:37 PM »

Willow was eating in the garden but stopped when I got the camera. You can just see her claw a bit off the floor at the beginning. Note clump of fur missing on head which I think Kylie did this morning

- her head isn't sore though http://s305.photobucket.com/albums/nn224/MarkB_014/?action=view&current=MVI_1866.flv

Sorry Stuart - I forgot this is Olivia's thread

Bazsmum · « **Reply #71 on:** May 15, 2009, 13:14:22 PM »

My Gigga does that too...I think he think's he is the Arther (SP?)

She is really lovely Stuart!

Mark · « **Reply #70 on:** May 15, 2009, 13:07:02 PM »

So does Willow - she picks chunks up with one claw but often sends them catapulting across the room

Dawn F · « **Reply #69 on:** May 15, 2009, 11:38:57 AM »

glad she is home, sounds like he is settling well - my Amber eats with her hands as well!

JackSpratt · « **Reply #68 on:** May 15, 2009, 10:12:24 AM »

What a lovely sounding little girl; I love learning quirks about each of the cats, it's wonderful!

Janeyk · « **Reply #67 on:** May 15, 2009, 06:47:14 AM »

awwwww shes sounds gorgeous Stuart

Stuart · « **Reply #66 on:** May 15, 2009, 06:24:50 AM »

Little bit of Progress

but She is now curled up in a corner of the big walk in cupboard fast asleep

Started watching a Film, but my eye lids started to get Heavy

So I turned over and stretched down and started Petting Her
after 30 seconds I thought i was hearing thing's " OMG, Is she Purring ?? " yes she was!!

and it was getting louder and louder !!
I eventually fell asleep and was woken several times with Her Clucking Her Bed ?? ( Liz gave Me her own one to take with me)
at 2am, I awoke with Her Meowing ( She's very Vocal

) but I couldn't see her

?? eventually tracked Her down and she was
sitting on the window sill looking out the window

well, from then on she Kept jumping on the Bed to be petted with the diesel
engine going flat out

She's quite rough for a Girly, and really forces her face into your hand for maximum lovies

She still has not had anything to eat yet, and although I can see Paw indentation's in the Cat Litter, it has not been used

She did Have quite a bit to eat before we left Liz's, I was laughing because she has a wee quirk, Liz was in the middle of telling me she
is a Messy eater, when I noticed what she Meant

Olivia does not eat from the Bowl, Instead, she sticks Her Paw
in and Picks out a bit of food then eats it

will keep you all updated on the Progress

for the short time she has been here tho, I've deduced She's a really Lovely affectionate wee thing

Sheli_80 · « **Reply #65 on:** May 15, 2009, 06:20:28 AM »

What a gorgeous girl

I remember coaxing Garfield out with prawns and chicken for the first couple of days he was here (a welcome treat after being fed soley asda's own for the first 4 years of his life) and seemed quite put out once he realised that he wouldn't be getting them every day.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #64 on:** May 15, 2009, 01:12:40 AM »

One other thing maybe is to make a nice comfy hideaway box for her . so she has somewhere to rush and hide in when she is scared

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #63 on:** May 15, 2009, 01:11:13 AM »

I bet she will come out for food water and her tray during the night

I would be tempted to open the curtains in the daylight and shut them at night so she keeps knowing she is not shut inside a cupboard and has regular daylight.

Misa spent weeks hiding under the recliner and his food and stuff I used to put behind it.

Time will be the help and loads of patience......she is gorgeous

bunglycat · « **Reply #62 on:** May 14, 2009, 23:29:54 PM »

What a beautiful girl

wow, she really is gorgeous.
I would just do whats been said really , sit in the room and watch a film or read a book and she will gradually get used to you and venture out.

Mark · « **Reply #61 on:** May 14, 2009, 23:06:03 PM »

Good luck with her Stuart

- it must be bewildering for them

Janeyk · « **Reply #60 on:** May 14, 2009, 23:01:07 PM »

I would just let her settle too some cats do just take a while to settle in, Schui hid behind the settee for a few days whereas Byron just walked in like she'd always lived here. When they are nervous I have left them but gone into the room occasionally and just talked quietly and stroked them. The catnip is good too and little treats bless her it must be strange but she'll gradually get there

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #59 on:** May 14, 2009, 22:47:12 PM »

Agree with Sheryl Stuart, just sit in the room with her, not approaching her, and you may find after a little time, she will emerge (curiosity usually gets the better of them!

) - Hope you both enjoy the film

Some of mine have the names I call them in their pedigree names, but some don't - for instance Gypsy's pedigree name was Snushee Naughty but Nice, Ben's pedigree name is Snushee Blueby You, Sam's is Snushee Red Romeo, but my Suzie's ped name was Snushee Champagne Suzie and Lucy's is Snushee Lovable Lucy.

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #58 on:** May 14, 2009, 21:49:22 PM »

It must be so difficult to resist the temptation to drag her out into the open, but I'm sure it's best to leave her to come out when she's ready

and she's bound to hide away again almost as soon as she does creep out - but this phase won't last long

Stuart · « **Reply #57 on:** May 14, 2009, 21:04:08 PM »

No Problem Liz what with the Dogs and 42 Cat's I', not expecting everything to be Pristene

and I promise I shall leave My white cotton gloves at home

Have been called to the Office for a meeting with My Bosses on monday, but will try and get it done early in the morning, I'll let you know nearer hand the time

Got another question for U Knowledgeable Peeps, I only know Here as Olivia, but reading her Pedigree Certificate her Name is ADFURLO CAJAN PRINCESS ??
then again thinking abut it OLIVIA is easier to say

I have shifted the Food, Water and Litter tray into the spare Bedroom for now, and will go through and watch a film with Her

Here is a pic of Her as She is ATM, wee bit of Camera Shake as I did not want the flash to go off, Poor wee Girl

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #56 on:** May 14, 2009, 20:49:29 PM »

I usually put a radio or TV on with newbies and chill out with them in same room. Hope she settles down soon Stuart.

sheryl · « **Reply #55 on:** May 14, 2009, 20:45:38 PM »

I am glad that Olivier is home with you - you could try sitting in the room with her and just talk to her gently and let her come to you when she is ready, if you know of any treats she likes you could try some bribery. She is bound to feel a bit strange and insecure but Im sure with your TLC she will soon settle in.

Liz · « **Reply #54 on:** May 14, 2009, 20:27:21 PM »

Stuart I am around all day on Monday but can'#t guarrentee all the house work will be done - currently my longhaired cats should be bald - with the casting going on here - the spare dog was hoovered and mopped up today!

Stuart · « **Reply #53 on:** May 14, 2009, 20:21:30 PM »

Thanks Liz, I was looking at Feliway plug in's on ebay today, but I haven't got one

I do have the Cat Nip tho ( which I was told she Loves

)
so I'll go and sprinkle some down beside her Now

P.S. I've got a meeting with my Bosses on monday but am trying to get it out of the way by going in early, Still Keen to Vist the Mad House

i'll let you know nearer the time once I know whats happening

Liz · « **Reply #52 on:** May 14, 2009, 20:15:16 PM »

Feliway Plug in may help her relax and catnip is another great thing - loose type so they can roll in it

It will be a bit of a change all round and now the ladies have you out numbered

We have found girl cats harder to introduce as the others have an established pecking order although Beijing totally ignores her senior ladies and does the juvinle delinquent thing!

Look forward to piccies and Olivias training tales!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stuart · « **Reply #51 on:** May 14, 2009, 20:10:47 PM »

OK She's Here

and as expected is quite Skittish

and is currently Jammed between the Bed and the wardrobe in the spare bedroom

We were only in the house for 5 minutes and a bl@@dy ambulance with the sirens screaming went past

( should have shut the kitchen window

)
Olivia is used to the countryside with maybe the odd tractor going by
now she has been bombarded with New sights and sounds and is now in an alien environment, and understandably, she doesn't like it
although she was an absolute Gem in the car

Liz said it had been over three years since she was last in one

after the Ambulance episode, the poor wee thing was trying to jam herself into a 2" gap under the settee

I picked her up and placed her in the spare bedroom and closed the curtain's so it's dark and quiet there now
Just giving her some time to adjust, Hopefully she will make an appearance sometime tonight...... I hope

Has anyone any tip's?? or am I doing the right thing by leaving her alone ??

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #50 on:** May 14, 2009, 00:36:28 AM »

Cant wait for her to arrive with you Stuart

Have to say I have all Kockas things and bought new for Misa and Sasa

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #49 on:** May 13, 2009, 18:54:15 PM »

She is gorgeous

pappilon · « **Reply #48 on:** May 13, 2009, 18:38:58 PM »

So pleased for you and your OH.

Olivia is a beautiful girl and hopefully you will have no problem introducing one or two more cats to her.

Stuart · « **Reply #47 on:** May 13, 2009, 18:29:06 PM »

Quote from: Millys Mum on May 13, 2009, 17:34:22 PM

Congrats, shes a beautiful cat and she knows it!
In regards to her cat dislike it could be down to them being related, sometimes cats justs wont get on with their relations

Yeah, she does strut around as if she's Royalty

and as regards to not getting on with Relatives, I suppose it's a bit like us Humans eh??

Millys Mum · « **Reply #46 on:** May 13, 2009, 17:34:22 PM »

Congrats, shes a beautiful cat and she knows it!
In regards to her cat dislike it could be down to them being related, sometimes cats justs wont get on with their relations, being entire can also make a big difference

Janeyk · « **Reply #45 on:** May 13, 2009, 16:44:00 PM »

awwww she looks lovely Stuart and Jack is very like his mum!

Liz · « **Reply #44 on:** May 13, 2009, 14:47:46 PM »

Plivia is gorgeous now you will find dark clothes covered in Olivia!!!!

Monday is fine if you still want to come for a visit to the mad house!

Once you have more than 2 you never notice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sheryl · « **Reply #43 on:** May 13, 2009, 14:33:08 PM »

I am so pleased for you Stuart - Olivier is beautiful and I am sure that she will be settled in no time and definately have you wrapped around her paw

When we had our Persians Amber and Bina (RIP Babies) they always accepted other cats no problem once they had made it clear that they were the "special ladies" in the house

Stuart · « **Reply #42 on:** May 13, 2009, 12:34:27 PM »

sfunny you say that, Jack " Olivia's 3 yr old son was adorable " every time I tried to get Olivia's attention Jack would come to me

thinking back it has alway's been the female cat's I've know, who've always been a bit Tetchy

here's a pic of Jack

Dawn F · « **Reply #41 on:** May 13, 2009, 11:54:44 AM »

in my gang the three girls are little

there is a triangle of evil tilly chases star, star chases amber, amber chases tilly

my boy oscar is a sweetheart

Stuart · « **Reply #40 on:** May 13, 2009, 11:49:13 AM »

Thanks folks

I'm collecting Her tomorrow night ( Her 5th Birthday )
But I'm not looking Forward to Getting the Drink fountain and Litter Tray out, as they were Misty's

I got Carol to put everything away because it was too painful to think about doing it

and now here I am again away to get everything Back out

Och, anyway... have been down to Liz's shop today to find out exactly what type of food Olivia likes and what cat litter she uses
so I've bought 2 x Hill's science plan Chicken / Lamb, Whiskas Temptations ( doesn't really eat wet food's

) and a big bag of
Sophisticat antibacterial cat litter " gee, there's a lot of dust with that stuff

"
P.S. she doesn't want anything for Her

I was just thinking, Liz has 4 Persians, 3 girl's and one boy, yesterday when I was round, it was the Girls who were doing all the Hissing
and am now just wondering was that because Jack is not neutered ???
if that is the case maybe introducing another furry would not be such a problem ?? but I would hate to take on more if they did not get on
I have seen the effects of that kind of scenario in the past

A Nurse My OH works with Phoned in sick last night, she also asked Carol if she would be interested in Two 4 yr old's sibblings, a boy n girl
the lady who own's them is moving away and is trying to get a good home for them before she does so..

It never Rain's but it pours eh ??

main priority tho is to Get Olivia settled in first, then we'll think about that later

Dawn F · « **Reply #39 on:** May 13, 2009, 08:40:40 AM »

oh Stuart she is a sweetie - not sure about the shed thing though so glad she has some home comforts with you! Maybe a youngster would settle in better with her although some cats do just prefer to be alone I suppose

Bazsmum · « **Reply #38 on:** May 13, 2009, 02:08:52 AM »

Yay! So happy for you all....Olivia is a doll!

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #37 on:** May 13, 2009, 00:20:42 AM »

THis is great news and I am sure she will settle in just fine and be eating out of your hand in no time

Author Topic: I Think it will soon be time UPDATE = OLIVIA is HOME (Read 18849 times)