Topic: Chico UPDATE - Settled in new home! (Read 88641 times)

JackSpratt · « **Reply #166 on:** March 05, 2011, 10:55:01 AM »

Great news!!

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #165 on:** March 05, 2011, 08:34:23 AM »

Am so pleased to hear that Gillian.

He'll just love having his own settee. Can he get "Animal Planet" on the pooter?

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #164 on:** March 04, 2011, 23:51:46 PM »

Quote from: Sue P (Paddysmum) on March 04, 2011, 12:02:47 PM

Just wondering what news of Chico, Gillian? How's this handsome fellow doing?

He's doing fine thanks Sue

When Coco goes to her new home next week, I will move Chico into my workroom (where she currently is, and where computer is - hence, lots of time spent in this room lol!), so he will have more company and the room is bigger and more comfortable - like a lounge really, as there is a settee in here as well

. He'll still go to his outside pen during the day though for now

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #163 on:** March 04, 2011, 12:02:47 PM »

Just wondering what news of Chico, Gillian? How's this handsome fellow doing?

west0405 · « **Reply #162 on:** January 26, 2011, 15:59:18 PM »

Yep completely agree, this is the same doctor who told me twice that allergy tests don't work on small children and it would be a waste of time... Even after two hospital trips for allergic reactions!

Took my OH who is is slightly more persuasive than me and finally got a referral to see a after months.

But fingers crossed they're getting better with his age

Might start my own thread with some allergy questions and leave the gorgeous Chico's thread to himself after I've now hijacked slightly!

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #161 on:** January 26, 2011, 15:16:42 PM »

What a stupid doctor, no allergy is obvious! Thats why its so hard to pin down often, exactly what the problem is.

west0405 · « **Reply #160 on:** January 26, 2011, 08:58:14 AM »

Oh good, we're special

Think I may look into getting him allergy tested again as he's beginning to get better with some of his other allergies. Our doctor wouldn't test him for animal allergies as he thought it was obvious due to family history and was more concerned with others like House Dust Mite, grass pollen, egg and milk.. all category 3-4 allergies (1 being weak, 6 being strong) So I've found finger prick tests online... Desperate maybe!?

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #159 on:** January 26, 2011, 01:34:23 AM »

No you are not the only pereson on Purrs without a cat cos know at least one more

Susan + 8 · « **Reply #158 on:** January 25, 2011, 20:42:56 PM »

I've PM'd you Gillian

west0405 · « **Reply #157 on:** January 25, 2011, 19:42:25 PM »

Yep, I think if I had a spare room or even shed

I would foster and that would help a bit!

My little boy has been asking if we can have a cat and tells me that they don't make him poorly anymore

If only

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #156 on:** January 25, 2011, 19:27:08 PM »

Quote from: west0405 on January 25, 2011, 19:13:57 PM

Thanks Gillian Bit strange though! Must be the only cat-less Purrs person on here!

x

Aww

well, you at least you can get a 'cat fix' here. Not quite the same though is it?

One of our fosterers doesnt have any cats of her own anymore, so she gets her 'cat fix' from the cats she fosters.

west0405 · « **Reply #155 on:** January 25, 2011, 19:13:57 PM »

Thanks Gillian

Bit strange though! Must be the only cat-less Purrs person on here!

x

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #154 on:** January 25, 2011, 19:10:26 PM »

Quote from: west0405 on January 25, 2011, 18:25:32 PM

He's gorgeous! And well done for starting the rescue work too Gillian! (Sorry haven't been around for a while!)

Thanks

- and nice to see you here again

west0405 · « **Reply #153 on:** January 25, 2011, 18:25:32 PM »

I've only just seen this thread and oh no... I just LOVE Chico!!!

He's gorgeous! And well done for starting the rescue work too Gillian!

(Sorry haven't been around for a while!)

x

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #152 on:** January 20, 2011, 21:40:06 PM »

Quote from: Sue P (Paddysmum) on January 19, 2011, 08:06:06 AM

and I just love the way you describe how he hops into and out of his carrier, and makes sure all his toys are accounted for.

He is funny, such a character!

Quote from: CatGirl on January 20, 2011, 01:57:54 AM

How did he get those horrific wounds?

The vet thought possibly a rodent bite, but we'll never know I guess. He was in a sorry state, he must have been, to just let me pick him up and take him indoors, he'd always been very wary before.

CatGirl · « **Reply #151 on:** January 20, 2011, 01:57:54 AM »

How did he get those horrific wounds?

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #150 on:** January 19, 2011, 08:06:06 AM »

Have just been reading this thread (instead of working!

) and Chico is stunning. I do hope something can be worked out for his future, because you've turned this gorgeous guy around, and he deserves a good home. Integrating with yours, eh.......?

Whatever you decide, I wish him well. he's beautiful, and I just love the way you describe how he hops into and out of his carrier, and makes sure all his toys are accounted for.

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #149 on:** January 14, 2011, 22:39:14 PM »

Quote from: Rosella moggy on January 14, 2011, 22:22:04 PM

Can imagine how nervous you might be though. I'm assuming all the others are fully vaccinated

I don't booster every year, but if I do, its for cat flu and enteritis only. I'd have to get Chico vaccinated for those before I did any intros. He could be more susceptible to any bugs, being FIV+ I guess.

Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 14, 2011, 21:42:02 PM

Chico is so stunning and as long as you can ensure no fights, cant see any reason not too

Can I ensure no fights though? I would take it slowly of course, and it would be a long time before Chico could mix with the others when I'm not around to supervise.

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #148 on:** January 14, 2011, 22:22:04 PM »

Oh Gillian. I do love this boy and hope with every fibre that he settles OK with others if you decide to go ahead and integrate him

Can imagine how nervous you might be though. I'm assuming all the others are fully vaccinated

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #147 on:** January 14, 2011, 21:42:02 PM »

Chico is so stunning and as long as you can ensure no fights, cant see any reason not too

maryas · « **Reply #146 on:** January 14, 2011, 20:42:19 PM »

integrate him with mine Hmmmmmm.......... Chico Chico Chico, let's hear it for Chico

Mary

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #145 on:** January 14, 2011, 20:31:25 PM »

He's fine Edd, thanks for asking

No offers of a home yet though and I've been thinking, again! about his future. Am now wondering if I might be completely mad and consider trying to integrate him with mine

. If anyone's got any input would love to hear what you think.

I've done intros many, many times before, but not with an FIV cat obviously and I do have dominant cat Harry, plus Joe has made it clear he doesnt like Chico when he's out in his run....I mean I've already been doing the exchange of scents thing - not intentionally, but just the fact that Chico is in the house all evening/night, so both him and mine are used to each other's scents, and thats been several months now.

madamcat (Edd) · « **Reply #144 on:** January 14, 2011, 16:53:05 PM »

How is the handsome Chico - Gillian? Would love an update .

AliCat · « **Reply #143 on:** November 22, 2010, 00:19:45 AM »

What a cutie!

Schmew · « **Reply #142 on:** November 19, 2010, 13:12:17 PM »

Beautiful

Thanks for the update. He sounds like he's having a great time with you and nice to see him filling out a bit (I always reckon they lose it when they get old so just means there's a bit longer in the losing!!)

Best of luck and I'm keeping my ears open for suitable homes...

x

Susan + 8 · « **Reply #141 on:** November 15, 2010, 17:10:40 PM »

I have a mix of boys and girls, Gillian. Funnily enough Figgsy is very much "one of the boys" and gets on much better with my male cats than my females. The three boys (including Figaro) spend every afternoon sleeping on my bed together, but I've never ever seen him cuddle up with any of the girls. Cats eh? Completely unpredictable! LOL

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #140 on:** November 15, 2010, 16:24:58 PM »

Quote from: JackSpratt on November 14, 2010, 19:49:34 PM

Would he definitely not mix with another FIV male?

I don't know for sure, it was just I thought perhaps there would be less likely to be conflict between male/female - but of course, I know thats not always the case!

Hi Susan, yes am planning to give Spencer a vid of Chico, or at least some before and after photos.

- are your other cats males or females - or a mix?

Des, its not so much the FIV, I'm probably more worried about the spraying, most people arent going to put up with that I don't think.

Quote from: Mark on November 14, 2010, 18:59:59 PM

He's lovely. Another one we would love to consider but I can't trust Kylie

No, thats the same with me, I'd love to have him, but it would cause absolute mayhem, I know from previous experience with the males that have been introduced to the household, Jasper for instance - him and Harry, well!

Susan + 8 · « **Reply #139 on:** November 15, 2010, 11:35:27 AM »

Aww, he's really beautiful. I have FIV+ Figaro living with 6 other FIV- cats, with no problems, so don't completely rule out homing him with other FIV- cats if the right home does comes along. As long as the introductions are done carefully and slowly (it took 2 months before I was confident enough to leave Figaro out with the others all day long whilst I was at work) then there really shouldn't be problems. I've since had a couple of my FIV- cats tested for FIV (they needed to go to the vet anyway and I decided to get them tested out of curiosity), and the results have come back negative, so mixed households really are fine.

Take a look at this FIV channel on youtube that Spencer from CatChat has put together (my lovely Figaro stars in one of the videos

) http://www.youtube.com/user/LivingWithFIV Maybe Chico could be added to the channel too?

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #138 on:** November 15, 2010, 08:07:39 AM »

I have had some male/male combinations that have worked really well, although have had other males that do like to bully other males. I wouldnt give up finding him a home though Gillian, and a home environment is the best thing for him, rather than converting a pen, plus it would restrict how many other cats you could help.

maryas · « **Reply #137 on:** November 14, 2010, 22:17:56 PM »

Well Gillian or should I say Cilla?

You now want to change his bachelor pad into a honeymoon suite

After all you loving care he deserves the very best.

Mary

jeremys_mummy · « **Reply #136 on:** November 14, 2010, 20:36:47 PM »

chico is beautiful! Well done Gillian he is a stunner you have worked wonders on him even though he has tested your patience! wishing him all the best! x

JackSpratt · « **Reply #135 on:** November 14, 2010, 19:49:34 PM »

Would he definitely not mix with another FIV male?

Mark · « **Reply #134 on:** November 14, 2010, 18:59:59 PM »

He's lovely. Another one we would love to consider but I can't trust Kylie

Zenith (Liz) · « **Reply #133 on:** November 14, 2010, 16:53:04 PM »

He's stunning Gillian

Hope he finds the right home soon

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #132 on:** November 14, 2010, 14:24:28 PM »

True, with the right mix of cats, where there would be no fighting, it would be fine. I know he could not mix with mine, there is true animosity there, and Joe, Harry especially could not be trusted to start something!

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #131 on:** November 14, 2010, 14:01:26 PM »

I love him so much and wonder if mixing with other cats would actually be a problem, even though he is FIV.

I thought this could be only passed by a bite but not just being with other cats?

Isnt FIV the same as the precursor to aids in a human?

We have had to learn that we cant issolate humans from other humans, so why cats as long as they are not allowed to mix with many outdoor cats and fight.

Sorry if I have got all this wrong.

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #130 on:** November 14, 2010, 13:35:00 PM »

Thanks

- I'm worried we'll never find a home for him, and yet I'm also worried that if we do find a home that it'll be the right one because I can't bear to think of him out on the street again, when I look at his trusting little face I want to cry sometimes

I did have a thought the other day - probably completely out of the question, but, I wondered about company for him - not another male, but possibly an FIV+ female? he could share his pad with? I thought, if that was possible, I could cat proof the whole of that top area of the garden (its not a huge area, but would give him, and possibly another, more space, including his current pad and run). Its still not a proper home though is it? and prob a silly idea, its just his future goes round in my head a lot of the time.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #129 on:** November 13, 2010, 11:47:55 AM »

He is utterly gorgeous and I second Tans comment....

He's FIV isn't he?

Tan · « **Reply #128 on:** November 13, 2010, 11:38:00 AM »

Oh Gosh hun i am just catching up with so many threads i have missed.

Wow hun amazing what you have done for him.

Coo if i didn't have my lads i def would offer him a home here. What a wonderful lad and sooo stunning.

So goods to see him looking well with all your love and care.

Does he sleep on your bed at night now hun?

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #127 on:** November 13, 2010, 10:00:18 AM »

You're right the spraying ishoos will present a problem but, my oh my, he is just such a handsome hunk Gillian

It was obvious that there was a handsome boy lurking there, even from 1st pics but the improvement in his fur and skin is truly wonderful

Well done that girl

Give him a hug from me

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