Topic: Blackpool Cats in Care - Blackpool to Northampton. SORTED (Read 23220 times)

moira · « **Reply #62 on:** June 29, 2009, 08:58:18 AM »

Wonderful to hear that they are doing so well.

Janeyk · « **Reply #61 on:** June 27, 2009, 11:40:50 AM »

Nice to hear they are settling in so well

JackSpratt · « **Reply #60 on:** June 27, 2009, 10:25:21 AM »

UPDATE:

"Sam is starting to say hello to strangers, but I think Tom will always be a hider. He's adopted me, though and he's a sloppy so and so!! When he snuggles up he REALLY snuggles!!! He's one of those cats who hangs the tip of his tongue out and dribbles all over you,headbutts you, kicks you and wants more and more fuss. Sam is much the same but very much more playful whereas Tom just wants cuddles. Sam will come up and doze on Matt's lap.

We've started to let them go upstairs now and they're having a great time, Matt just caught Tom stretched out on our bed! (he's trying to see what's cooking in the oven at the moment, bless him.)

Also, Sam is very greedy!"

Janeyk · « **Reply #59 on:** June 17, 2009, 12:13:29 PM »

great stuff

moira · « **Reply #58 on:** June 17, 2009, 08:52:03 AM »

Great to hear that they are doing well. Makes it all worthwhile.

Tiggerman · « **Reply #57 on:** June 16, 2009, 20:01:08 PM »

Excellent news.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #56 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:00:48 AM »

Latest email: They're both settling in perfectly, I think in a couple of days at the maximum they'll be home here

There's even been cuddles with Tom!

JackSpratt · « **Reply #55 on:** June 14, 2009, 10:50:07 AM »

That's why I love this site.

Janeyk · « **Reply #54 on:** June 14, 2009, 10:06:36 AM »

Well done everyone, if it had been my way out you know I would have helped

Yvonne · « **Reply #53 on:** June 13, 2009, 23:36:34 PM »

Yes - well done everybody

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #52 on:** June 13, 2009, 22:40:02 PM »

looks like another fantastic Purrs success story

well done everyone involved

JackSpratt · « **Reply #51 on:** June 13, 2009, 21:40:34 PM »

I'll email the new owners now and ask.

EDIT: That was quick! Got this response:

Ok, that's no problem

Both of them are very calm already, Sam's already had a good wash and a good sleep and let me feed him some treats, and we had a nice cuddle. He had a good purr and he's now stretched out.

Tom also had a good wash and he's meowing at the minute, I think he's calling Sam (as they have taken residence at each end of the room!), when we approach he growls a little and hisses but he's alot calmer than we expected, he's eaten a little as well.

It looks like they'll settle in quickly and happily and I will keep everyone updated I'll be taking some pictures soon and I'll make sure you get some :D

Tom's now having dinner. Om nom nom nom nom

moira · « **Reply #50 on:** June 13, 2009, 21:18:43 PM »

Hi All

Found the paper with my password on it so can now post at weekend.

Glad to hear that they got home safe, I only had them at my place for an hour but became quite attached to them even in that short space of time, especially the hissy spitty one who wasn't at all fierce once he was out of the carrier. In fact, he just loves a lot of fuss and attention and has a lovely loud purr. The other one was very subdued, perhaps still not feeling too good. Poor little thing sicked up in the carrier and was knee deep in sick and s***t. I couldn't leave him like that so stopped at a layby and cleaned it up as best I could (not too easy manoevering with a scared, wiffy cat in a Nissan Micra, I can tell you). Luckily, I had come prepared with water, newspaper and clean towels so managed to rinse out the carrier and put poor puss back in on a clean towel. Anyway, I let them out in my front room and the sick one went into one of my cat's cat igloos and curled up there until Angie arrived. He looked so comfy I let him stay there and he was transported in the igloo in the carrier.

I do hope we get an update on how they are doing, perhaps with pics?

Yvonne · « **Reply #49 on:** June 13, 2009, 20:32:10 PM »

How are the cats now - are they settling down a bit?

Angiew · « **Reply #48 on:** June 13, 2009, 20:14:37 PM »

very quiet in care. A bit hissy either end, but they have had a hell of a day.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #47 on:** June 13, 2009, 20:09:01 PM »

Oh no! Sorry Moira.

How were the cats for you, Angie?

Angiew · « **Reply #46 on:** June 13, 2009, 19:30:21 PM »

Judith and I have just got back. Cats delivered. Moira had to do a washup as one had been sick.

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #45 on:** June 13, 2009, 19:26:28 PM »

if I remember aright, Moira doesn't have internet access at weekends

JackSpratt · « **Reply #44 on:** June 13, 2009, 18:46:16 PM »

Hope things are still going smoothly.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #43 on:** June 13, 2009, 15:23:35 PM »

Meant to post on here this morning - you guys are great. Glad it's not going too badly; apart from the smelly accident.

Yvonne · « **Reply #42 on:** June 13, 2009, 14:28:22 PM »

Well done Karen and Tigger

Thanks for keeping us updated

:red Current: :wrabbit:

Tiggerman · « **Reply #41 on:** June 13, 2009, 14:27:24 PM »

Second leg was fine apart from a nasty niff from one of the carriers!

Left them with Moira at 12.30 for the next stage.

Sootyca · « **Reply #40 on:** June 13, 2009, 13:54:40 PM »

First changeover went fine....one was bit hissy and spitty but when the car was moving he was fine (and very bonny!). The other had an "accident"

just before handover so was smelly. I did feel sorry for him having to travel like that but had been advised not to open the cages as they would be out and trying to escape! He didn't seem to be bothered though and hopefully it wasn't as bad as it smelt!

Hope the other legs went well. Nicky kept saying how grateful she is to us all for doing this.

Karen
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Yvonne · « **Reply #39 on:** June 13, 2009, 10:00:44 AM »

Bon voyage and all the best for a safe and stress free journey

:red Current:

Sootyca · « **Reply #38 on:** June 13, 2009, 09:17:05 AM »

Leaving shortly for the first pick up - fingers crossed they are good travellers!

Karen
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JackSpratt · « **Reply #37 on:** June 12, 2009, 13:25:31 PM »

Thanks TT.

Just to confirm, the cats can keep the same carriers all the way through the journey so they'll be no fiddling trying to get them in to different ones.

Topsy Turvey · « **Reply #36 on:** June 11, 2009, 15:53:59 PM »

JS

I'm in NE England, if you ever need any help with transport in this area just let me know.

TT x

Sootyca · « **Reply #35 on:** June 11, 2009, 12:11:26 PM »

I've emailed a reply to the one from Moira. Tiggerman, let me know when and where is best to transfer the kitties to you then I can sort out when to pick them up from Blackpool.

Karen
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JackSpratt · « **Reply #34 on:** June 11, 2009, 11:57:21 AM »

Karen ;you do what you can, just like the other people on the site - it's hugely appreciated.

Karen-covcats · « **Reply #33 on:** June 11, 2009, 00:11:08 AM »

Thanks Angie I really was really worried about letting everyone down

JackSpratt · « **Reply #32 on:** June 10, 2009, 21:01:01 PM »

Brilliant - thanks Angie.

Angiew · « **Reply #31 on:** June 10, 2009, 20:25:41 PM »

karen(covcats) can't do sat but i can - leicester - northampton

Tiggerman · « **Reply #30 on:** June 10, 2009, 18:53:15 PM »

Right so its all set for Saturday.

I have had an email from Moira with contact details so will be replying tomorrow Thursday with my details.

Just need some contact details from whoever is coming from Blackpool now.

Tiggerman.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #29 on:** June 09, 2009, 21:38:13 PM »

Karen, Nicky said that would be great if you could do the first bit - she's currently hand rearing seven five week old kittens as well as doing her VN job so is probably exhausted!

Will send you the collection details!

Sootyca · « **Reply #28 on:** June 09, 2009, 20:49:20 PM »

I'm fine with Saturday if Nicky can't do it herself. I can get kitties to Preston for whatever time is best for Tiggerman - bit wary of organising anything definite yet in case Nicky does the first run herself. Tigger and JS have pmed you both (or will be doing in the next 5 minutes!!!)

Karen
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JackSpratt · « **Reply #27 on:** June 09, 2009, 20:19:34 PM »

OK, so:

Sootyca (Karen): Blackpool to Preston
Tiggerman: Preston to Knutsford
Moira: Knutsford to Leicester
Karen cov-cats: Leicester to Northampton

Tiggerman has stated at present he can be at Knutsford for midday, but a work commitment might overrun,which may make him a little late. (Hopefully not.) If you all exchange contact info and car descriptions via PM I'll get the info of the current fosterers and the new home. Sootyca, Nicky has said she can supply a carrier. (She might actually be able to do that bit of the run herself, she's just making sure.)

JackSpratt · « **Reply #26 on:** June 09, 2009, 18:30:13 PM »

Moira has specified via PM she'd be able to do Saturday more easily - what about other people? She could be at Knutsford servie station for midday. Could you do that, Tiggerman?

Tiggerman · « **Reply #25 on:** June 09, 2009, 18:15:17 PM »

Regarding this weekend, I can do Sunday no problem, but it will be an early one!!

I would be at J29 on the M6 at or slightly before 06.00 on Sunday morning which would lead me onto
Knutsford services before 07.00.

Yes I know this is early but it is the best I can do for this coming weekend.

Hope this is suitable.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #24 on:** June 09, 2009, 14:19:06 PM »

Karen - I think this weekend would be ideal for most of the people on here. Will send PMs to all concerned who have offered and see if Saturday or Sunday is best.

Sootyca · « **Reply #23 on:** June 09, 2009, 12:10:09 PM »

If it can be done within the next week I can do Blackpool to Preston (but would need a cat carrier!). I'm at work for the rest of this week but Sat/Sun or Monday would be viable for me. Any later isn't an option as I'm in hospital (was supposed to be this week but have had it put back a week).

Karen

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