Topic: Looking for a female youngish cat (Read 14220 times)

Steff - Petsearch Bedford HQ · « **Reply #32 on:** July 31, 2011, 23:10:11 PM »

Males tend to be more laid back in their own home. I'll give you a little account of my experience with my little group:

Bourneville (m) was here first, we got Marble (f) as a friend for him. Even as a little kitten, she quickly asserted her dominance and became top cat and Bourneville just accepted it. Then Soap (f) kitten came along and there was (and still is) a power struggle between her and Marble - feliway and kalm aid helped but they will never be friends. Again,Bourneville just accepted Soap. Then the twins (both m) came along and joined with problem. They helped by taking a little of Soap's negative attention away from Marble and they all play together (the young ones).

Personally, I would say boy. I know your trying to even up the numbers but i think Ella would prefer to stay "top girl"

Steff - Petsearch Bedford HQ · « **Reply #31 on:** July 31, 2011, 22:57:47 PM »

Not trying to detract from our wonderful covcats but rspca bedford have also agreed to homing in MK. They have are 2 year old grey female (recently had kittens and might be the one with only one eye). She is currently living with other cats but can be a bit of a madam apparently so may not be so good with Ella. They then have lots of kittens plus more cats up at a cattery in Peterborough. Just in case covcats dont have enough to tempt you lol!

I have to say I would suggest a boy as well. Our group has never been the same since Soap joined us (i hate to say it) but the twins joining caused little to no problems. Just saying

Angiew · « **Reply #30 on:** July 31, 2011, 22:50:06 PM »

or hypnotised.....

you will go to the kitchen.......

Angiew · « **Reply #29 on:** July 31, 2011, 22:40:25 PM »

the look of love.... that man is hooked

.... or just very scared

Angiew · « **Reply #28 on:** July 31, 2011, 22:27:47 PM »

Quote from: Ella & Archie on July 31, 2011, 17:45:59 PM

Well I hope to go next Saturday to see her. We shall keep her fingers crossed. as I say Archie is a bit of a handful and Ella is a patient cat so was looking at a cat that would be happy to foll down with Archie hence it maybe being his age or younger.

Hazel does remind me of my childhood cat, especially the marks on her back, which you can't see in this pic!

and monkey....7 weeks ago and 3 weeks ago...

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #27 on:** July 31, 2011, 22:21:28 PM »

I love all those torties

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #26 on:** July 31, 2011, 22:10:55 PM »

Blimey didn't realise Polly was still there

.

She was found with kittens in my brother's shed. A cat loving neighbour had been feeding her for some time as Polly was not being looked after as far as she could tell. My brother couldn't take them on having 3 gingers of his own so Covcats came to the rescue. She's a beautiful girl.

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #25 on:** July 31, 2011, 21:56:36 PM »

Ah well.... tried me best. A darling durlie it is to be then

sheilarose · « **Reply #24 on:** July 31, 2011, 21:37:34 PM »

Solidarity Sister!

sheilarose · « **Reply #23 on:** July 31, 2011, 21:25:58 PM »

Actually, yes, a boy addition does have merit (from she who has only one elderly lady cat and six bouncy boy cats). Boys do tend to wear one another out - instead of wearing YOU out

Oh choices choices. I envy your position and wish it were me, searching for that forever friend. Sadly we're over-full now and one more would tip the balance to make it unpleasant for all, otherwise...

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #22 on:** July 31, 2011, 21:03:19 PM »

Hazel is just lovely

but I'd like to put in a good word for 15 week old Bertie (Boris' brother) currently at Judith's at Covcats. Forgive me Simon

.

I know you have your hearts set on a playful young girl but I can just see Bertie and Archie having a whale of time together. Bertie is so playful

I'll get me coat

sheilarose · « **Reply #21 on:** July 31, 2011, 18:11:02 PM »

I was wondering if a slightly older cat might be better for Archie, hmmm, scratches chin..

If Archie needs better cat manners, a recent "mum" might be ideal for him. She could teach him to be gentle, but still be young and strong and playful enough to enjoy his energy, but not put up with any

Not sure whether Hazel will have had time to recover from her latest brood to compete with a feisty adolescent teenager yet. Angie will know best, but Hazel does sound pretty perfect.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #20 on:** July 31, 2011, 18:00:18 PM »

I just love your new signature

madamcat (Edd) · « **Reply #19 on:** July 31, 2011, 16:41:31 PM »

Hazel looks

- Well they all do Angie every single one of them

It would be wonderful if one of Coventry Cat Group's gorgeous felines could join Simon's feline family

Fingers crossed.

nickynoo93 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 31, 2011, 16:37:48 PM »

They all look lovely, Hazel is a sweety, love her chunky little Monkey,

Nicky

sheilarose · « **Reply #17 on:** July 31, 2011, 16:18:35 PM »

I agree, Hazel has a peacefulness about her but I bet she's a plotter.

My Cassie was a tortie, very similar to Hazel, and was the most intelligent cat I ever owned, full of fun and always sooo loving. She was a loyal sister to Beau who adored her.

jezebel · « **Reply #16 on:** July 31, 2011, 15:51:50 PM »

Hazel looks gorgeous - SO like a cat I had years ago called Morrissey. Torties can be a bit bonkers - I think Archie would have a lot of fun with her!

Kitty's

too (my weakness for black and white cats is probably biasing me!).

Angiew · « **Reply #15 on:** July 31, 2011, 14:55:49 PM »

her and the kittens are now in my living room which means they get to share it with my 5 and she has not objected ever, so I guess thats a yes then!

Dawn F · « **Reply #14 on:** July 31, 2011, 14:52:17 PM »

Hazel is

Angiew · « **Reply #13 on:** July 31, 2011, 14:44:51 PM »

lol! Hazel springs to mind as a young female! Have you looked at our website recently.

http://www.coventrycatgroup.org.uk/adoption/cats-for-adoption/

Angiew · « **Reply #12 on:** July 31, 2011, 14:35:47 PM »

we are only a short trip up the m1......

nickynoo93 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 31, 2011, 14:00:41 PM »

I was getting excited for you then, i thought you were going to post that you'd found the girl for you all.

Good luck with the search.

Nicky

Steff - Petsearch Bedford HQ · « **Reply #10 on:** July 31, 2011, 12:04:11 PM »

No, the manager of the north beds branch. They don't have a centre and have to rely on a group of fosterers. I know they have quite a few cats (and other animals) at the moment.

Steff - Petsearch Bedford HQ · « **Reply #9 on:** July 31, 2011, 11:54:29 AM »

Being from Bedford, I know the CP and they are quite strict on areas unfortunately. I'm quite friendly with the RSPCA lady (she used to be a vn at my vets), I could have a word with her for you, Si, if you like?

madamcat (Edd) · « **Reply #8 on:** July 31, 2011, 11:41:33 AM »

What a shame - did not think it was too far away from MK - sorry

Good luck at Aylesbury - the right girlie is out there and you will know as soon as you see her face to face

madamcat (Edd) · « **Reply #7 on:** July 31, 2011, 09:18:25 AM »

Quote from: Ella & Archie on July 31, 2011, 00:44:32 AM

Oh my word Edd, I missed your post! I love Honey!! she is stunning! Will email them. Mooky is lovely but I have my heart set on a female and she seems to tick all the boxes but I fear we are in the wrong area for a home check!! I think she is beautiful!

I also though the MK one didn't have much detail. I have emailed them and given my number and will try on Monday too

Hoping the the branch is not too parochial about areas - They could ask MK branch to do a home check if they are unable to(especially if MK don't have any suitable cats).

Good luck - thought Honey was a bit of a beauty with lovely markings.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #6 on:** July 30, 2011, 23:29:26 PM »

Quote from: Ella & Archie on July 30, 2011, 18:44:21 PM

I was surprised I didn't snatch Tilly there and then. She had a lovely temprement and loved a cuddle and also some rough stuff so Archie would have loved that but she was too long haired for us

I know the cat has to feel right for you and Tilly obviously didnt......so sorry.

However am a bit surprised by the quote as Tonks are short haired...............maybe she isnt a Tonk?

Or am I all mixed up LOL

madamcat (Edd) · « **Reply #5 on:** July 30, 2011, 23:02:25 PM »

Saw these on Bedford, Biggleswade branch of CP - Is that near you ? MK branch did not seem to have many cats??

A little girlie - Honey
http://www.catchat.org/bedfordcp/cgibin/prview.cgi?id=2011072203

Or perhaps a little boy:
http://www.catchat.org/bedfordcp/cgibin/prview.cgi?id=2011072201

Liz · « **Reply #4 on:** July 30, 2011, 22:06:56 PM »

Now Simon there are some lovely babies at Paws Inn all the right ages am sure a couple of hundred miles to drive wouldn't be an issue of course someone may have some closer I feel a chat with our Steff may introduce you to your next baby

Dawn F · « **Reply #3 on:** July 30, 2011, 20:01:05 PM »

there must be someone out there don't worry

sheilarose · « **Reply #2 on:** July 30, 2011, 18:13:38 PM »

When you find the right one, you will know instantly...

Brave of you to walk away from a pretty cat, it's your family as a whole you need to consider after all, just say no to impulse!

(sez me, meowmi to seven impulse furbies and eternal

sufference as a penance for my impulsiveness).

Guest · « **Reply #1 on:** July 30, 2011, 17:04:57 PM »

Well as you probably know Sean and I went to see Tilly today and although she was totally beautiful, we felt as a slightly longer haired pedigree she wasn't right for us. She was probably about the right age range and was female but we both agreed that we would continue our search. However what it has cemented is that we would like another cat to join our family.

We would really like a female and as you can probably tell a DSH around 4-6 months would suit us. I think an older cat may not warm to Archie's playful nature. Ella is very laid back and loves other cats,

Archie is a bit of a livewire so we think a female similar age to him would be suitable, Ella has grown out the play fighting stage and Archie desperately wants to play mate for that. We have enough room as we have a 3 bed house ina quite close with plenty of exploring space. I think anyone that knows me knows that any cat that does come here would be idolised and loved. The only thing Sean has said, which is a bit sad but I undertsand, is that he would struggle with a black cat as she would have too many memories of Effie. This is hard as I know black cats get overlooked but I really feel he would struggle.

Any cat would have to like other cats as there is a little clique of about six cats that seem to play together in our road, all very harmoniously. They would have outside access but not a cat flap as Ella (and Effie ) only went out at evening and weekends and that has worked for us and them.

As a member of purrs it has really hit us recently how many cats need homes and this is why we have spoken about getting another. As Sean and I would probably find it medically impossible to have kids together, this is the closest we will get!

So if you hear of any one you think might be suitable

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