Topic: My Zeta is a star - WITH PICCIES! (Read 5318 times)

maryas · « **Reply #29 on:** March 11, 2010, 22:15:18 PM »

My friend used to take his massive Irish Wolfhound up until she died a few year back - the people loved her cos she was so big they didn't even have to get out of their chairs or beds to stroke her. Not sure if they can come to your house - I suppose it's up to them but then again there's lots of Health and Safety and rules and regulations these days

Mary

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #28 on:** March 11, 2010, 22:03:29 PM »

Quote from: Millys Mum on March 11, 2010, 20:03:57 PM

Do the PAT people make home visits or just to care homes? I know my mum finds the old people always miss their pets alot, often more than the family!

Not sure, must look into that, it would be a good idea.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #27 on:** March 11, 2010, 20:03:57 PM »

Do the PAT people make home visits or just to care homes? I know my mum finds the old people always miss their pets alot, often more than the family!

cazzer · « **Reply #26 on:** March 10, 2010, 16:44:55 PM »

Quote from: Gillian (Ambercat) on March 07, 2010, 22:36:59 PM

Quote from: cazzer on March 07, 2010, 22:33:14 PM
Sadly mum and Sushi are no longer with me. Candie though still is but getting on in years.

Lovely memories though. How old is Candie?

thanks.

she's 14 so not as old as your lovely girl, her kidneys aren't great though and she's a skinny wee thing but she has such a sweet nature. I only bred a few litters of kittens and she was the first kitten from the first litter so we have many special memories with her. My mum had alzheimers and threw out all the family photos etc so I don't have much to remind me of her apart from my memories and Candie.

AliCat · « **Reply #25 on:** March 07, 2010, 23:10:00 PM »

Lovely piccies. What are gorgeous cat and such a lovely treat for your mum.

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #24 on:** March 07, 2010, 22:36:59 PM »

Quote from: cazzer on March 07, 2010, 22:33:14 PM

Sadly mum and Sushi are no longer with me. Candie though still is but getting on in years.

Lovely memories though. How old is Candie?

cazzer · « **Reply #23 on:** March 07, 2010, 22:33:14 PM »

aw Zeta is gorgeous rather like my mum's cat Candie who is a blue cp persian as well. When my mum had to go in a home [and Candie came to live with me} I used to take my dilute torti and white girl Sushi up to see her as she missed Candie {Candie wouldn't of coped with the strange environment}. Sushi used to enjoy the attention of mum and the other residents and went there on numerous occasions. Sadly mum and Sushi are no longer with me. Candie though still is but getting on in years.

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #22 on:** March 07, 2010, 22:21:20 PM »

Quote from: Kirst on March 06, 2010, 19:42:46 PM

Thats so lovely - maybe Zeta could be a PAT cat!

That did cross my mind, but I think maybe the trips back and forth to mums are enough for her at the moment. She sat on mum's lap for ages this time

Kirst · « **Reply #21 on:** March 06, 2010, 19:42:46 PM »

Thats so lovely - maybe Zeta could be a PAT cat!

bunglycat · « **Reply #20 on:** March 06, 2010, 18:18:35 PM »

Bless her , she is a definately a star

Miss Kitty · « **Reply #19 on:** March 06, 2010, 13:51:40 PM »

That's just so lovely!

maryas · « **Reply #18 on:** March 05, 2010, 22:32:06 PM »

Fantastic pics Gillian - looks like this could be a regular thing for you and Zeta. Hope the carer brings something nice for Zeta next time

Mary

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #17 on:** March 05, 2010, 22:18:19 PM »

Quote from: Mark on March 05, 2010, 22:04:21 PM

I don't think many cats would do that? - I can't imagine not being able to have cats around so it must be a real tonic for her. It's a shame she can't have a cat there all the time.

Yes, it is a shame, mum used to have 2 cats of her own, but its about 5 yrs or so since the last one died - it was so sad, mum woke up to see Shelley on the end of the bed, she thought she was asleep, but she'd died.

I do believe Zeta would be quite happy to stay with mum, but mum wouldnt be able to cope with feeding her and litter tray etc because she isnt mobile enough, couldnt really ask the carers to do it, although both of the carers who've met Zeta thought she was lovely, and one of them's got a cat.

No, definitely wouldnt inflict Harry on her

Mark · « **Reply #16 on:** March 05, 2010, 22:04:21 PM »

She's great

I don't think many cats would do that? - I can't imagine not being able to have cats around so it must be a real tonic for her. It's a shame she can't have a cat there all the time.

"I can just imagine Harry round there - he'd have to go round marking everything which I don't think mum would be too pleased about

"

puggy1975 Zoe · « **Reply #15 on:** March 05, 2010, 20:56:47 PM »

Fantastic, Zeta is doing a great job

keep it up Zeta

Zoe

Shirley · « **Reply #14 on:** March 05, 2010, 18:40:04 PM »

How lovely for your mom, Gillian! Zeta looks so relaxed there! Wonderful !

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #13 on:** March 05, 2010, 18:06:08 PM »

Wonderful pictures and Nurse Zeta looks great and doing a fantastic job

Janeyk · « **Reply #12 on:** March 05, 2010, 17:54:54 PM »

awwwwwwwwwwww

I love this thread

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2010, 17:29:41 PM »

Took Zeta back to visit mum again today - made herself very much at home as before. When one of the carers arrived to make mum's tea, Zeta followed her out to the kitchen, just to check if there wasnt a little something for HER tea too LOL!

Christie · « **Reply #10 on:** March 02, 2010, 17:15:11 PM »

Cats really are the best medicine!

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #9 on:** March 01, 2010, 22:43:01 PM »

Quote from: maryas on February 28, 2010, 21:22:58 PM

Sounds like you might be taking all your dozen around to your mum's in their turn

Don't think all of the others would be quite so laid back as Zeta! I can just imagine Harry round there - he'd have to go round marking everything which I don't think mum would be too pleased about

Shirley · « **Reply #8 on:** March 01, 2010, 17:32:50 PM »

Awww that's lovely

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #7 on:** March 01, 2010, 17:23:30 PM »

Thats wonderful

maryas · « **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2010, 21:22:58 PM »

Aaw Gillian that's great. WhenI bring my mum to my house she enjoys stroking Bonnie and playing with her even though she calls her Beauty

Sounds like you might be taking all your dozen around to your mum's in their turn

Mary

puggy1975 Zoe · « **Reply #5 on:** February 28, 2010, 19:54:29 PM »

Cats are good medicine xxx

Fire Fox · « **Reply #4 on:** February 28, 2010, 19:40:45 PM »

Awwww, pets as medicine!

clarenmax · « **Reply #3 on:** February 28, 2010, 19:32:02 PM »

How lovely

Janeyk · « **Reply #2 on:** February 28, 2010, 18:51:41 PM »

Awwww, what a lovely story Gillian, sounds like it made both your mum's and Zeta's day - wonderful

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #1 on:** February 28, 2010, 18:49:01 PM »

Since mum's had her hip op last year and has suffered several infections, she's been quite down. She's confined to her flat and she has carers coming in 4 times daily. Its an upstairs flat and its hard enough work for her to walk from bedroom to bathroom etc, so consequently I can't take her out anywhere and she hasnt seen the my cats for well over a year

(we are still waiting to hear about whether SS will install a stairlift)

Anyway, she really misses seeing the cats, so yesterday, I had to take Zeta to the vets for a check over after her probs with vestibiluar disease. Just before my appointment one of mum's carers phoned me to say mum was feeling sick (one of the nighttime carers had given her a tablet at bedtime she shouldnt have

) so I said I'd pop in. I was going to take Zeta home first - but suddenly thought, no, I'll take her round to mums.

- (its just round the corner from the vets)

Zeta was an absolute star, she wasnt at all put out by being in a strange place, went round investigating all the rooms, jumped up on mum's lap, and made herself at home on mum's bed

The look on mum's face when I appeared in the lounge with Zeta in my arms was priceless! I havent seen her look that happy for a long time - and when Zeta sat on her lap, mum said to her, you've made my day

It was just brill, and I was so proud of my girl, she's 16 and just took everything in her stride, which is so typical of her anyway - and she actually looked very much at home, I'm sure she'd have been quite happy staying!

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