Topic: Eight Lives Left Kitten Rescue Update (Read 103395 times)

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #371 on:** May 09, 2011, 23:15:28 PM »

Poor Cleo being bought back again

I bet she feels much happier now she's back where she belongs though

Good news for Emily though and hopefully a lucky pair

How very dare the vet call Squirrel 'deformed', I prefer special

Angiew · « **Reply #370 on:** May 09, 2011, 23:11:46 PM »

Quote from: Lesley (Eight Lives Left Kitten Rescue) on May 09, 2011, 22:42:46 PM

Finally, thanks to Angie at Coventry Cats - my food was despatched today Angie, so very contented, fat cats soon.

Fantastic - be aware that they will gorge on the wet stuff and throw it all back up again if you let them, it's very rich.

LesleyW · « **Reply #369 on:** May 09, 2011, 22:42:46 PM »

Latest update for you. Unfortunately Cleo has returned

. Apparently, although the owner fell in love with her, Cleo seemed very stressed and began defecating in the bathroom, bedroom and kitchen sink. It appears all she wanted was to come back home because as soon as she was back she was in the litter tray and happy to be back with all her friends, so it looks like she has decided where she wants to live. I won't try re-homing her again, as this was her second home (returned from the first one following a divorce) so I will not put her through that again.

On a happier note, Emily, who has been waiting for a home for about three years, finally left on Saturday after a successful home check. I just hope she settles better.

Persia has been to the vet today and diagnosed with feline plasma pododermatitis (inflammation of her pads) and has been given medication. Squirrel was neutered last week and has now been described as a "deformed" cat by my vet - I got to work whilst she was still in theatre (not many people get to see the inside of their own cat) and it took him ages to find everything inside because it was all so small! She is recovering well and had her hernia repaired at the same time.

Someone coming tomorrow who is after two new puddies so hopefully someone will take his fancy and will fancy living with him.

Finally, thanks to Angie at Coventry Cats - my food was despatched today Angie, so very contented, fat cats soon.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #368 on:** April 21, 2011, 17:28:34 PM »

Cleo, hope she has started a trend!

clarenmax · « **Reply #367 on:** April 21, 2011, 13:26:40 PM »

Such good news about Cleo

Hope next weeks ops all go fine

LesleyW · « **Reply #366 on:** April 21, 2011, 10:46:49 AM »

Pleased to report that Cleo, a little Tortie who was re-homed once but came back following a divorce has gone to a wonderful new home today.

Little Squirrel and Hemmingway are being neutered on Thursday next week and Squirrel's umbilical hernia will be repaired at the same time, so some movement going on here.

Also, would like to take this opportunity to thank Ron at Lost Cats Brighton, - he knows what for.

Tan · « **Reply #365 on:** April 14, 2011, 12:54:55 PM »

so sorry about Lizzy hun. Glad she had you to help her

Sending love and huge jugs to you all

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #364 on:** April 09, 2011, 17:45:38 PM »

Quote from: Angie (covcats) on April 09, 2011, 13:16:31 PM

Quote from: Lesley (Eight Lives Left Kitten Rescue) on April 06, 2011, 06:30:56 AM
Thanks Helen. I know I am being cynical but I have found that whenever I try publicity o help, all I get is more cries for help from people trying to get "rid" of their cats rather than wanting to adopt them.

same here, more cats needing to come in and very few homes offered - mostly not very good homes - people think that you want to get rid so desp. that you don't care where they go and they certainly don't want to donate anything!

Obviously you guys in rescue are at the sharp end and know best but this is an example of the articles, they're about 6 inches square.

Last weeks followed by this weeks and as you can see it says in this weeks one that they all found homes - one of the cats was brain damaged and another with a sensitive tummy (I'm reading that as a runny bum!) so not all picture perfect chocolate box kittens which would find a home anyway.

Pics...

Angiew · « **Reply #363 on:** April 09, 2011, 13:16:31 PM »

Quote from: Lesley (Eight Lives Left Kitten Rescue) on April 06, 2011, 06:30:56 AM

Thanks Helen. I know I am being cynical but I have found that whenever I try publicity o help, all I get is more cries for help from people trying to get "rid" of their cats rather than wanting to adopt them.

same here, more cats needing to come in and very few homes offered - mostly not very good homes - people think that you want to get rid so desp. that you don't care where they go and they certainly don't want to donate anything!

nickynoo93 · « **Reply #362 on:** April 09, 2011, 10:30:08 AM »

RIP Lizzy, poor little thing. You care so much and do all that you can.

See you soon,

Nicky x

clarenmax · « **Reply #361 on:** April 07, 2011, 15:19:06 PM »

RIP Lizzie

Leslie xxx

Daisymac · « **Reply #360 on:** April 07, 2011, 14:53:22 PM »

RIP Little Lizzie

Hugs Leslie x

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #359 on:** April 07, 2011, 14:11:55 PM »

So very sad but she was cared for at the end, even if a short time

RIP Little Lizzie

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #358 on:** April 07, 2011, 13:53:31 PM »

Sorry to hear this Lesley

As Dawn said, at least she had somebody to care for her at the end

RIP little Lizzie, safe and sound at the Bridge by now xx

JackSpratt · « **Reply #357 on:** April 07, 2011, 11:20:41 AM »

Oh Leslie.

Lizzie got love and care - she'll have passed with that knowledge. I'm so sorry.

Jiji · « **Reply #356 on:** April 07, 2011, 10:58:24 AM »

Sorry Little Lizzie did not make it

Dawn F · « **Reply #355 on:** April 07, 2011, 10:53:35 AM »

sorry Lesley, at least she has someone to care at the end

LesleyW · « **Reply #354 on:** April 07, 2011, 10:23:26 AM »

Little Lizzie, as I decided to call our newest addition, was put to sleep this morning

. Her condition worsened overnight and although we originally thought it may have been an rta, she developed neurological signs this morning with a constant head shaking and unco-ordination of her legs. Robin, my vet, said we could spend loads on tests and never get a diagnosis and I felt she would be very stressed and uncomfortable during the time this might take, which I felt was not fair on her with the result that she may have to be put to sleep at the end of it anyway. She was clearly unhappy and distressed already.

RIP little one, sorry i couldn't do more for you.

Tan · « **Reply #353 on:** April 06, 2011, 10:40:16 AM »

It really must be so hard to close doors hun, to try and say no to a needy cat must be heart breaking

Sending all my love over

Hope Little black newie is ok and not pregers!

JackSpratt · « **Reply #352 on:** April 06, 2011, 08:48:17 AM »

Awwww - what's the sneaky little one called that crept through the ajar door...?

LesleyW · « **Reply #351 on:** April 06, 2011, 06:30:56 AM »

Thanks Helen. I know I am being cynical but I have found that whenever I try publicity o help, all I get is more cries for help from people trying to get "rid" of their cats rather than wanting to adopt them.

Probably not a good trait to have when you are in cat rescue but I am quite a shy person and find it hard to push myself and, therefore, the cat rescue forward. I do quite well at the cat boots and do get the name out there when I am there.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #350 on:** April 06, 2011, 00:42:30 AM »

I like the analogy about the door being ajar

Hope the latest rescue will make a good recovery

Did you have a think about asking your paper to do a 'cats corner' type thing? Every week there are 4 adult cats and 99% of the time they report that the previous weeks featured cats all found homes. I could scan the section in my local paper to give you an idea if you like?

LesleyW · « **Reply #349 on:** April 05, 2011, 23:36:10 PM »

Sorry not updated for ages, never seems time for anything.

Despite saying I was closing the doors, have just taken in a lovely black cat that I think may have been involved in RTA as she seems very tender in the pelvis region and I am not sure if her tail is still in tact as it seems to hang down rather pathetically. She growls if you touch the very top of her tail but does not seem to have any feeling in the end. The one good thing is she is peeing and pooing okay, bad thing is she looks a little round!! Not goo to be pregnant if she has pelvic injuries so drastic measures may be necessary.

She will be off to work (the vets) tomorrow and will update when I know what is happening.

Everyone else still doing well, - Doodle and Kali gone to the stables near work and are settling in happily but everyone else still here - everyone who phones wants nine week old kittens

So, although I am not going to take in the volume of cats previously, the doors are not closed and will always be ajar. If people find the doors shut they just leave the cats on the doorstep anyway so I've given up trying to close.

Tan · « **Reply #348 on:** March 28, 2011, 11:55:49 AM »

Hope all is ok hun

love to all

JackSpratt · « **Reply #347 on:** March 16, 2011, 07:37:39 AM »

Bless you.

Great news about raising some funds, and of course the feral homes.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #346 on:** March 15, 2011, 23:37:30 PM »

Pleased you are trundling along

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #345 on:** March 15, 2011, 21:54:44 PM »

Thirded!

Steff - Petsearch Bedford HQ · « **Reply #344 on:** March 15, 2011, 19:16:13 PM »

Here here Si!

Brilliant news that you have a home for some ferals. I found it so to find a place for the mum and son that I had, I the end I got the yellow pages and cold called all of the local stables, liveries, farm shops and farms...it took me a whole afternoon but it worked

Guest · « **Reply #343 on:** March 15, 2011, 17:22:31 PM »

Hi Lesley,

I know it is hard to turn cats away but make sure you don't find yourself back at square one because you are so committed to wanting to help. Concentrate on the babies you have got and YOURSELF!

xx

LesleyW · « **Reply #342 on:** March 15, 2011, 06:54:57 AM »

Thanks everyone, we are fine here. Had to turn down two cats this week

, one pregnant mum that RSPCA can't get in at the moment and one from a vets that was found as a stray with injuries, - just don't have the room to keep them

.

Did first car boot of the year on Sunday, dreadful weather but need to get back to doing them, made about £60 so quite good. Having a sort through in the house now to see if there is anything else I can car boot.

Had someone asking for some yard cats for their stables today so looks like a couple of my scaredy cats (ferals) will have a nice home to go to shortly.

Still trundling on

Guest · « **Reply #341 on:** March 14, 2011, 21:11:38 PM »

Hope you are ok lesley and your charges are good too x

AliCat · « **Reply #340 on:** March 13, 2011, 16:38:19 PM »

Tan · « **Reply #339 on:** March 13, 2011, 11:01:36 AM »

Hi Les hun

Hows you doing and the cats.

LesleyW · « **Reply #338 on:** March 04, 2011, 10:31:30 AM »

First food despatch has arrived from Pets at Home, THANK YOU EVERYONE.

Will keep me occupied unpacking it whilst two of my youngsters are being castrated today. Poor little Wordsworth looked lost in the cat ward and just wanted to cuddle into my arms all the time and didn't want me to go. Nero just wanted everyone to know he was there by miaowing as loud as he could and scratching the glass.

I'm sure they will be fine but can't wait to get to work this afternoon so I can see them.

Tan · « **Reply #337 on:** March 02, 2011, 11:07:16 AM »

Hope ya all ok hun

Wet fud reordered with Pets at home so should be over shortly

Sending loads of love and hugs over

nickynoo93 · « **Reply #336 on:** March 01, 2011, 18:47:08 PM »

I hope things continue to get better for you Lesley. We will pop down to you on Sunday if thats ok? Will text you later in the week.

Nicky x

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #335 on:** March 01, 2011, 18:31:54 PM »

Hope the wet food from Purrs gets to you soon

lau200 · « **Reply #334 on:** March 01, 2011, 18:28:33 PM »

i'm going the wholesalers this wekend due to car difficulties i haven't been yet but i'll pick up some wet food pouches as well as toys etc when i'm there. massive hugs to you for all the work you do x

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #333 on:** March 01, 2011, 17:24:32 PM »

That's decent of the RSPCA

How about a rehoming article in the local paper? My local paper has a 'cats corner' that features four rescue cats - a photo and a brief bit of background. The following week there are another four cats and it tells you whether the previous weeks' cats found homes, which 9 times out of ten they did.

clarenmax · « **Reply #332 on:** March 01, 2011, 16:47:03 PM »

What Dawn said

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