Topic: Found cat E17 Black and White DLH - Ivan (Read 22416 times)

sheilarose · « **Reply #59 on:** June 19, 2013, 14:05:43 PM »

Quote from: Kay&3Ts on June 19, 2013, 13:42:42 PM

it's good though, isn't it, if he is happy to come and go without actually disappearing? once he has been de-nutted, that is

any sign of Alvin? if not, it looks as if he is basically OK in his original home, and having been done, thanks to you, his wanderings may be over for good

Yes I'm hoping all he wanted was a little extra space but was otherwise quite content with the service.

Alvin has not reappeared.

I think his Mum got a bit of a wake up call with him so I'm praying she's got the message and stops breeding from them now.

My 20kgs of catlitter and my new bicycle have both arrived today!

It's like Dover docks here, what with wayward beings running out the back door and enormous parcels coming in the front

Yep - just another day at the office here, Rosella.

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #58 on:** June 19, 2013, 13:42:42 PM »

it's good though, isn't it, if he is happy to come and go without actually disappearing? once he has been de-nutted, that is

any sign of Alvin? if not, it looks as if he is basically OK in his original home, and having been done, thanks to you, his wanderings may be over for good

sheilarose · « **Reply #57 on:** June 19, 2013, 13:39:41 PM »

I know, and for that reason I've opted to stay home today so I can leave the door open. I've taken up all the kitchen bowls so he has to come right inside the house to eat.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #56 on:** June 19, 2013, 13:34:40 PM »

Oh dear Sheila, the trouble is the outside calls him, he is no good at being an indoor cat just like Alvin

I dont think you will be able to trap him again as he has learnt what the trap is and remember rescues saying that one cats have been trapped its almost impossible yto do it again.

I hope that he will remember that he likes the food and will come back of his own accord through the flap.

LouiseJ · « **Reply #55 on:** June 19, 2013, 13:20:01 PM »

Sorry Sheila can't help with a transplant - a donation would be worthless as well!

He hasn't gone far at all then and is probably just curious at what that yellow thing in the sky is.

I hope Sly knows he needs to lend a hand.

Dawn F · « **Reply #54 on:** June 19, 2013, 13:18:21 PM »

probably his hormones wanting him outside, hopefully his stomach will win out and he'll realise he does want to eat again soon - sorry you are going through this again, its only because you care

sheilarose · « **Reply #53 on:** June 19, 2013, 13:16:32 PM »

Quote from: Dawn F on June 19, 2013, 13:06:50 PM

maybe he really doesn't have anywhere else to go

When he bolted through the flap he was fast as lightening but once he was in the garden he took his time over sneaking off, marked a few pieces but stayed just out of my grasp, so maybe you're right and he really has been abandoned. It'll be a battle of wills then, I hope he doesn't remember how easily he was caught last time.

Difference this time, of course, is he's been fed really well for the last 5 days, so has got a fair store packed away in there. He'll be a great deal more cautious. As must I be if I do get him back.

Louise, I need more than luck, I need a flippin brain transplant.

LouiseJ · « **Reply #52 on:** June 19, 2013, 13:08:00 PM »

Phew!!!!
Good luck.

Dawn F · « **Reply #51 on:** June 19, 2013, 13:06:50 PM »

maybe he really doesn't have anywhere else to go

sheilarose · « **Reply #50 on:** June 19, 2013, 13:04:54 PM »

He was in the garden a few minutes ago chirruping away to Sly. I've set the trap again.

LouiseJ · « **Reply #49 on:** June 19, 2013, 11:58:00 AM »

Oh no Sheila. Ungrateful little s@d!!
Hoping he realises he is far better off with you than he is taking his chances elsewhere and turns up pronto.

sheilarose · « **Reply #48 on:** June 19, 2013, 11:30:31 AM »

Quote from: Dawn F on June 19, 2013, 09:30:15 AM

what happens if nobody comes forward sheila?

Well, that's immaterial now Dawn cos the minute I dropped OH off at the airport, the little monster gets out. Seriously I'm so rubbish at this on my own - he slipped out between my legs when I was changing his litter. The catflap was unlocked and he's gone.

That's two I've lost in less than a week!

Luckily he's wearing my collar and tag and is microchipped, I'm hoping he doesn't get into any more trouble though. I've taken the batteries out of the sureflap and set it to open both ways so he's not locked out.

Dawn F · « **Reply #47 on:** June 19, 2013, 09:30:15 AM »

what happens if nobody comes forward sheila?

sheilarose · « **Reply #46 on:** June 19, 2013, 09:26:45 AM »

Thanks Rosella, OH said he was really well behaved. I've passed on your lovely thoughts. Yes he's never once missed the tray, continues to allow cuddles and grooming and now also enjoys aldistick treats which he takes so gently.

As promised his pics are now in the possession of three local vets. I hope he's been reported somewhere because I'd be heartbroken to lose this boy if he were mine.

Normal? This is normal for us Rosella.

I usually take one stray each spring, (Chubby 2010, Tuffers 2011) this time Alvin was a year late so rather boosted the figures but he had the good grace to bigger off just when Ivan needed the 2013 spot.

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #45 on:** June 19, 2013, 09:01:26 AM »

Well done Sheila's OH

Is Ivan's tummy settling at all Sheila? Is he still using the tray all the time? Does he allow grooming?

Are you ever going to have a normal life?

sheilarose · « **Reply #44 on:** June 18, 2013, 22:44:57 PM »

Well I'm home, Oh has done me proud, Ivan is well fed and happily doing battle with his catnip stress balls, and even Sly is in here looking for all the world like he's forgiven me. Maybe the Aldi treats have something to do with it?

Two days to go to snip day, still no word from my ads on bumtree, NPR and AnimalSearch. His scars are healing well and he's so loving, I wish I could find his home.

Will e-mail the local vets tomorrow in case someone has reported him there.

Lyn (Slugsta) · « **Reply #43 on:** June 18, 2013, 20:39:39 PM »

Vibes being sent from here too ~~~

Bee · « **Reply #42 on:** June 18, 2013, 12:22:31 PM »

Just caught up on this whole thread, poor fella, lucky he crossed your path though! lots of vibes your way

lau200 · « **Reply #41 on:** June 18, 2013, 11:56:57 AM »

vibes sent from my lot x

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #40 on:** June 18, 2013, 11:44:15 AM »

Sending lots of vibes Ivans way but hoping his owner doesn't turn up before Friday so that you can do something about those huge testicles!

JackSpratt · « **Reply #39 on:** June 18, 2013, 09:50:57 AM »

Duly sent.

sheilarose · « **Reply #38 on:** June 18, 2013, 00:47:57 AM »

Got one reply from Bumtree, just a wellwisher.

Hoping this little fella has a home and can be reunited. Apart from his scars, smell and obvious huge testicles, he is somebody's pet and needs to go home (sans testes by preference)

He's a ringe for Tufty who was also a local stray, think they may be related.

Need some Ivan vibes here, ladies?

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #37 on:** June 17, 2013, 14:02:42 PM »

I reckon that Ivans tummy is probably down to worms and all the extra food he is eating and once he feels full again and knows he can have regular meals then he will ease up on the food and gradually his tummy will get back to normal.

I do hope so anyway

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #36 on:** June 17, 2013, 11:37:48 AM »

I foresee several romantic conversations between you and OH regarding poop, farts and general smelliness whilst you're away, Shelia

marriage is, after all, about sharing

sheilarose · « **Reply #35 on:** June 17, 2013, 11:00:07 AM »

He's under the fear of God not to fail Ivan, Rosella, so I think they'll be bessies by the time I get home.

I can't cancel my training course in Coventry, unfortunately I've promised to take a colleague with me and she's banking on the lift, so no can do, otherwise yes, I'd cancel and re-arrange as it's the colleges fault we've all been dragged back to finish the course they curtailed last time.

No matter how many times I scoop, there always seems to be more. Bless him he had a runny tummy last night and it continues to gurgle. He's on grain free biscuits and waitrose organic foil trays of wet food, but if his tummy is still sensitive when I get home tomorrow night I'll be taking him off the dry food entirely. He's so hungry, though. Yesterday he ate 5 bowls of meat and around 100gs of biscuits! Not to mention the chikkun

Yes, he had a covenia injection for his various wounds and they are healing nicely. He weighed in at a surprising 4.75 kgs, although most of this is sitting around a very rotund, bloated tummy supported by a fairly skinny frame. He was wormed by the vet too (he didn't want to swallow his Milbemax

and held his breath when Neil gently covered his nostrils to force him too

) his teeth are good and other than the worming pill was very well behaved for his microchip and primaries.

I'm dreading leaving him this afternoon, but so long as OH just makes sure he stays in the front room I'm sure he'll be fine. It's my frayed nerves that will suffer.

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #34 on:** June 17, 2013, 08:07:19 AM »

This is a tough one Sheila

Maybe he was abandoned by owners for this reason?

I shouldn't say that I suppose as, bearing in mind Alvin's story, any guesses as to Ivan's story are of course just that. Guesses.

Neutering will put an end to the boycat smell, scooping poo sorts that out, in the fullness of time being able to open the window will help a great deal and hopefully the reason for the gas in his tummy can be found at some point. It is however going to be a trial meanwhile that's for sure.

Is Ivan on ABs for the cuts to his head?

Is OH up to tackling it all for a couple of days. I know my OH couldn't that's for sure.

I would be very tempted to either cancel Coventry trip if possible or throw myself on mercy of VNs at vets/local cattery for a couple of days but then again, I'm a nutter

sheilarose · « **Reply #33 on:** June 17, 2013, 04:45:13 AM »

Quote from: Kay&3Ts on June 16, 2013, 23:16:36 PM

if you get lucky, it will be OH's problem to sort out while you're away

Just came downstairs cos am too hot, Ivan is so sweet but wants out. The smell in here is awful. His farts, his poop and his natural tomcat stench have turned my sitting room into a farmyard.

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #32 on:** June 16, 2013, 23:16:36 PM »

if you get lucky, it will be OH's problem to sort out while you're away

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #31 on:** June 16, 2013, 22:56:15 PM »

I think you let nature take its course

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #30 on:** June 16, 2013, 22:06:37 PM »

That pic on the NPR is so sad, poor baby

sheilarose · « **Reply #29 on:** June 16, 2013, 21:07:38 PM »

His gut is seriously big now, and although he had a poo this morning I think he might burst

What to do, what to do? I'm away from 2pm tomorrow until Tuesday night so it needs to be something I can administer tonight or in the morning. Or just let nature take it's course?

Just now he's splayed out on the back of the couch again. He's good with the litter tray so far but I know when he wakes he will be scouring at the window edges to get out.

Deja Vu.

Lyn (Slugsta) · « **Reply #28 on:** June 16, 2013, 16:09:28 PM »

Well, it seems that flatulence in cats can be caused by over-eating and eating too fast - both likely in a cat who has been fending for himself for a while!

sheilarose · « **Reply #27 on:** June 16, 2013, 12:01:40 PM »

Thanks Rosella, he really is a sweet boy so I'm sure his unhappy owner will surface this time too.

I've placed an add on Bumtree and printed off a leaflet to post up in the village newsagents. Let's see if we can get this guy home.

If not, it's snippety snip on Friday.

Tuffers is pretty pee'd off, yes and although I've never seen him fight with Ivan, I did witness a fairly robust duffing up of young Alvin whose too soft for his own good.

Ivan now fitted with a lovely collar that I won in Shonagh's auction but realised was a bit too girly for Theo, so Ivan's got it on.

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #26 on:** June 16, 2013, 11:27:21 AM »

Well blimey, begorrah and lordy lordy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent "Found" post on Nat Pet Reg Sheila. Perfect picture to choose. Poor poor boy

He is however one incredibly lucky boy. Yes indeed he is

This is for you and OH

Don't envy you the farting smells

Does this link help at all? http://pets.webmd.com/cats/cat-flatulence-gas

I'm sure Tufty is asking himself what on earth is going on? He probably tried to see Ivan off his patch a few times and now he's inside his house!

sheilarose · « **Reply #25 on:** June 16, 2013, 08:32:05 AM »

http://www.nationalpetregister.org/fp/49819.htm

Decided to use the ugly fighting pic on this site as they only allow one photo upload. Hopefully whoever owns him will see what a mess he's in and get in touch.

Ivan looks like a perky young buck again today, he slept right through has eaten three bowls of food, done an enormous poo and is happy settled by the window again, seeping fart like he's got a slow puncture.

He's less affectionate than yesterday but now he's feeling on top of his game again I imagine that the pull of Miss Floozy down the road is stronger than ever.

This is going to be a really tricky week. Think I'll fit him with a collar, because escape is highly likely (I'm off to Coventry tomorrow and not back till Tuesday night so OH will be in charge of security.

) Then OH is off on his jaunt to Amsterdam until Thursday night and I have to squeeze two office days in as well.

If we've still got him on Friday he will be castrated then but it just prolongs the agony for the poor baby.

Also thought I'd better change the title of the thread in case anyone is searching Purrs for a lost cat, in case you were wondering.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #24 on:** June 15, 2013, 23:11:16 PM »

You can almost see the smugness radiating from Ivan - 'ha ha - I'm in the warm snuggled up in my new basket and you're outside in the cold

'

Mymblesdaughter · « **Reply #23 on:** June 15, 2013, 22:23:17 PM »

This is getting very confusing now!

sheilarose · « **Reply #22 on:** June 15, 2013, 21:48:21 PM »

Tufty meets Ivan.

Family resemblance here for definite.

sheilarose · « **Reply #21 on:** June 15, 2013, 21:34:12 PM »

Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on June 15, 2013, 20:56:14 PM

Oh dear looks like Al wont be back most likely I thought uou had set it so he could get in but havent noted the time the times of posts so Al maybe back at his own home............is it far away?

About half a mile Gill. It's taken him 18 hours to get home to Maria so maybe he has several homes on the way

or maybe he hung around waiting to see if he could get back in here before deciding to go home when he was hungry, preferring that to the trap.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #20 on:** June 15, 2013, 20:56:14 PM »

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

Oh dear looks like Al wont be back most likely

I thought uou had set it so he could get in but havent noted the time the times of posts so Al maybe back at his own home............is it far away?

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