Topic: The General - a progress report (Read 86121 times)

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #229 on:** December 03, 2012, 20:54:05 PM »

Lovely picture and he looks well

JackSpratt · « **Reply #228 on:** December 03, 2012, 20:49:25 PM »

They will indeed....

most recent picture of General. Seems he doesn't bolt now but waits patiently on the shelter in his run part while Donna loads up the food bowls in the shed. Who'd have thunk he'd manage to be that calm around someone? Clearly, he finally gets that someone cares.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #227 on:** November 01, 2012, 13:58:04 PM »

Codeye. Sounds kinda pirate-ish.

Poor Donna - it's all to do with the great celestial Cat Agency in the sky - once they see a ~~sucker for punishment~~ a kind hearted cat lady, then they drift on by. I mean, did you ever see Field of Dreams? "If you build it, they will come...."

Notice they said "they will come" - not "he will come" - they. Plural.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #226 on:** November 01, 2012, 13:36:45 PM »

Codeye!

JackSpratt · « **Reply #225 on:** November 01, 2012, 13:29:56 PM »

And another. This is a stray boy that WAS being fed by someone else further down the road (I know this because they're an acquaintance of mine) but it seems he's got wise to the set up too. Poor Donna is plowing through food with this lot.

Introducing Codeye. (I'll just point out, Donna had nothing to do with the name...nor did I. The aforementioned acquaintance named him.)

JackSpratt · « **Reply #224 on:** October 29, 2012, 09:44:57 AM »

Quote from: Sue P (Paddysmum) on October 29, 2012, 06:57:34 AM

With my one brain cell too we could be the Four Mousekateers

Ohhhh! That sounds fun.

No problem, Allison.

I know Donna would update herself but she's bogged down with uni assignments. (Bloomin' uni assignments getting in the way of her cat obsession.

)

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #223 on:** October 29, 2012, 08:34:58 AM »

JS, thanks for the great pics of The General and his mates

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #222 on:** October 29, 2012, 06:57:34 AM »

With my one brain cell too we could be the Four Mousekateers

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #221 on:** October 28, 2012, 21:35:08 PM »

I love Capt Pugwash

I thought I was the only one with one brain cell and now find that Carol, Rosella and you all have one too.........thought I was unique

JackSpratt · « **Reply #220 on:** October 28, 2012, 21:27:26 PM »

I think my brain cell is keeping yours company.

I'm having trouble remembering stuff too...

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #219 on:** October 28, 2012, 19:16:01 PM »

He's a looker!

Reminds me of the chap Sheila found and managed to rehome ......... my one brain cell can't remember his name offhand

JackSpratt · « **Reply #218 on:** October 28, 2012, 17:18:40 PM »

Captain (Pugwash) photo just put up....

JackSpratt · « **Reply #217 on:** October 28, 2012, 17:14:34 PM »

I agree. When The General started visiting me, what was key to me was him being accepted and given the chance to trust if he felt able. Donna felt a connection to him immediately when I started putting up photos on FB and the fact she loves him unconditionally shines through on the most recent photo of him. He looks content, assured and happy - he looks like him, in effect. It actually made me cry seeing that photo. It's no more than he deserves.

Gill, he has heat reflective beds, yes. And it's likely Donna will be purchasing some Snugglesafe pads too.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #216 on:** October 28, 2012, 06:43:06 AM »

Gosh he's like a different cat.

It's great that he's not phased by the others - and to allow them inside his shed -well, who'd have thought it?!

The great thing about his new life with Donna is the way she's allowed him to retain the essence of who he is as a cat, and he's rewarded that with his trust in return. What a fabulous story.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #215 on:** October 28, 2012, 01:34:28 AM »

He looks really good, will he have heating during the winter?

JackSpratt · « **Reply #214 on:** October 27, 2012, 22:51:48 PM »

He's a dapper lad, isn't he?

Sheila, the little black cat is a visitor they get who lives with people up the road that tend to leave her out a lot.

The grey and white is Captain Pugwash.

The General allows both of them in the shed; Donna hasn't seen any evidence that he's upset with them being in his space at all.

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #213 on:** October 27, 2012, 21:12:55 PM »

The General is looking rather relaxed and well groomed isn't he?

sheilarose · « **Reply #212 on:** October 27, 2012, 20:07:17 PM »

Looks like he's defending his shed against intruders

Definitely a happy camper

JackSpratt · « **Reply #211 on:** October 27, 2012, 19:58:20 PM »

New photos. The first is General on his hide (IN the run, so he clearly trusts his new mum not to shut him in...) and the second is after a meal when he's off out on the prowl.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #210 on:** October 20, 2012, 13:52:45 PM »

My goodness definately spoilt rotten

JackSpratt · « **Reply #209 on:** October 19, 2012, 23:28:50 PM »

This lad is still getting spoiled rotten.

Donnas little girl did a lovely artistic dish consisting of white fish, ham and dreamies for him today.....

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #208 on:** October 06, 2012, 05:22:29 AM »

Donna, you must be feeling so chuffed!

You've won this Officer-class cat's heart, and now another is looking interested.

What a Mummy you are.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #207 on:** October 05, 2012, 22:17:29 PM »

Newest General photo.

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #206 on:** October 05, 2012, 11:30:54 AM »

now she only needs a Wing Commander to cover all defensive options

JackSpratt · « **Reply #205 on:** October 05, 2012, 10:08:58 AM »

Here you go. Donna sent me this on FB a short time ago.

This be Cap'n Pugwash....

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #204 on:** October 03, 2012, 13:22:32 PM »

Oh Indeedy? Cap'n Pugwash? And who, pray, is Cap'n Pugwash?

And why don't we noes abowt him?

JackSpratt · « **Reply #203 on:** October 03, 2012, 13:20:39 PM »

Donna failed to mention Captain Pugwash, another cat we believe to be a stray she's now feeding too.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #202 on:** September 29, 2012, 06:35:00 AM »

That's very promising Donna.

Sorry work and exams have been so trying right now, but is good you have some time due shortly when you can relax and catch up with your General.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #201 on:** September 29, 2012, 00:12:28 AM »

Thanks for the update and very important that you see him everyday and that he starts to associate you with his food

Its the key to most cats heart, food

Donnac · « **Reply #200 on:** September 28, 2012, 23:20:16 PM »

Hello everyone... sorry i havnt been on here AT ALL since i signed up..... been so busy with uni work and exams that i just havnt had time to come on here, i seem to spend every waking minute writing essays...... *sigh*

So.... General.... Well, as JS has kindly kept you updated, General is doing fine

Since his release, he seems to return to base daily at around 4-7pm. As of yet, he wont `appear` when i call him. He waits until at least ten minutes after i have gone in the house before he appears. I havnt seen him much this week due to being out a lot, but i leave ample food out for him and my neighbour ( a highly observant - or should i say `nosey` old man) keeps telling me that he has seen General pottering about on my garden.

I have a lot of time off this next few weeks, so i will be able to spend more time with General, now hes settled and used to his new routine. I think he needed me to be busy this week to allow him time by himself to acclimatise. I hope he starts to appear when i call him.... but at least for now, he seems happy as he appears settled and comes daily for food. Plus.... he is loved and part of a family, even though he doesnt know it yet

Will keep you updated, Donna x

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #199 on:** September 22, 2012, 17:54:40 PM »

I am so pleased he has a routine now but it has to be remembered he probably has been looking after himself outside for at least one winter and its a big step for a boy like him to take, over the threshold.

Sasa who had been living with me for 6 years, in and out of the flap, suddeenly decided that she was staying out last winter and I didnt manage to catch her in the house till mid Jan this year. Luckily no snow but very very cold.

I hope that he becomes more trusting and starts to really understand that loving kindness from his new human is worth a bit of a sacrifice from him.

Come on TG you can do it

JackSpratt · « **Reply #198 on:** September 22, 2012, 12:07:20 PM »

Quote from: sheilarose on September 22, 2012, 11:23:02 AM

This is going to be a very rewarding rescue, I cam feel it coming

It already has been. For me, definitely. This boy looked so bedraggled when he started coming for food.

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #197 on:** September 22, 2012, 11:27:32 AM »

He obviously knows where his home is

Quote from: sheilarose on September 22, 2012, 11:23:02 AM

As the nights draw in and the temperature drop his dinner can be placed closer to the house, eventually he'll be eating on the back step then it's full on Chickun Warfare to get him over the threshold, and INTO THE HOUSE.

In the middle of winter I'm sure wandering far from home will be less appealing

sheilarose · « **Reply #196 on:** September 22, 2012, 11:23:02 AM »

This is excellent progress

As the nights draw in and the temperature drop his dinner can be placed closer to the house, eventually he'll be eating on the back step then it's full on Chickun Warfare to get him over the threshold, and INTO THE HOUSE.

This is going to be a very rewarding rescue, I cam feel it coming

JackSpratt · « **Reply #195 on:** September 22, 2012, 10:14:58 AM »

General has now started to set a routine. Between 5 and 7 most evenings, Donna is seeing him....his food is put in the shed just before his usual visit and he goes in and eats happily.

I'm sure Donna will post on here more when her coursework is less intensive, but I know she's feeling a lot happier about the situation at present.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #194 on:** September 18, 2012, 23:57:05 PM »

He doesn't come running yet, Sheila. He didn't even do that here....we had a "routine." I saw him out the window, went round the front to next door but ones garden, shook the biscuits, shouted "General" and placed them in a bowl then left the garden making sure the gate clicked loudly enough for him to know I'd left the garden. He'd usually wait about five to ten minutes then come for his food.

He is partial to chicken though, I'm told.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #193 on:** September 18, 2012, 15:22:53 PM »

I spotted him without help

It looks a nice place he has

sheilarose · « **Reply #192 on:** September 18, 2012, 10:21:53 AM »

I cheated and enlarged the photo

So pleased he's sticking around.

How is he with cooked chickun? My lot come running for it cos I've trained 'em to respond to the subtle sound of the fridge door opening.

Actually we have a mini Opening Ceremony every single time - OH goes

when he's just grabbing a cold one, he turns around to eight little expectant furry faces, like this...

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #191 on:** September 18, 2012, 06:50:30 AM »

Glad you said - I wouldn't have got that.

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #190 on:** September 18, 2012, 01:35:10 AM »

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