Topic: Waltham Forest Cats (London UK) (Read 238932 times)

sheilarose · « **Reply #35 on:** October 06, 2015, 22:44:40 PM »

Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 06, 2015, 20:33:25 PM

Mother cat is looking perplexed..................I am sure I didnt have any that colour

Funny you say that Gill, but actually the twins could have come from the same loins.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #34 on:** October 06, 2015, 20:33:25 PM »

Mother cat is looking perplexed..................I am sure I didnt have any that colour

Hope GI Joe comes back quick

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #33 on:** October 06, 2015, 19:24:49 PM »

Glad to hear the little one is doing well Sheila.

Sorry to hear GI Joe hasn't shown up

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #32 on:** October 06, 2015, 18:57:03 PM »

That's such good news. Lovely piccies!

sheilarose · « **Reply #31 on:** October 06, 2015, 17:05:10 PM »

Still no sign of Gi Joe

Baby cat however is thriving x

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #30 on:** October 05, 2015, 15:53:01 PM »

Sending lots of good vibes for the little one

Dawn F · « **Reply #29 on:** October 05, 2015, 08:26:22 AM »

omg what a photo, brings tears to my normally steely eyes, hope the little one makes it

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #28 on:** October 04, 2015, 09:03:58 AM »

Thank you for finding the time to post that pic Sheila. It's adorable and certainly has my vote for Purrs pic of the year

I do hope the little scrap makes it

Very much hoping that Joe manages to find his way back to you. Think we have some rain on the way tomorrow which may encourage him back?

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #27 on:** October 04, 2015, 07:00:11 AM »

Oh Sheila. How wonderful the remaining kitten was able to be found and Theresa has taken the little scrap under her paws.

Am sorry Joe has moved on. I do hope he'll be okay with that neck wound of his.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #26 on:** October 04, 2015, 00:24:05 AM »

I do hope Gi Joe comes back

Sounds like you have your hands full

Did you know what you were getting into when younstarted this?

sheilarose · « **Reply #25 on:** October 03, 2015, 22:25:46 PM »

Well it's been a roller coaster weekend.

New cat Whiskey is hanging on to those kittens and although she's got milk is showing no sign of parting with them. She's the shape of a kite from above.

Bad news, however, the lovely GI Joe has escaped and is at large in the neighbourhood. I've set my traps and seen him Round a few times but yes being chased off by the resident cats so I'm really worried he may move on. Another sleepless night beckons, and there's more than Joe at the root of it...

Got a call this afternoon (thankfully I hadn't had my usually Saturday tipple) to say a single 1 day old kitten had been rescued from a destroyed nest and desperately needed a lactating female. The rest of the babies were dead and Mum had fled, the finder thought this baby was dead too but she rubbed her and breathed on her and she moved, so she popped her in her bra and called us. 20 minutes later the baby is in my car and speeding home to Mother Theresa, and as I knew she would, (she doesn't bare that name for nothing) she has stepped up.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #24 on:** October 01, 2015, 19:46:39 PM »

I love bear too

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #23 on:** October 01, 2015, 19:44:55 PM »

Quote from: sheilarose on September 30, 2015, 23:32:15 PM

Allison, I asked that exact question but No, they weren't aware of Tom Cox (they are now!)

I'm glad you've educated them about Tom Cox. His new book is out very shortly

Absolutely love The Bear and your Bear definitely has that same soulful look going on

hollycat · « **Reply #22 on:** October 01, 2015, 16:23:10 PM »

I am so in love with the white kitten

and George, of course

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #21 on:** October 01, 2015, 08:34:29 AM »

Oh and of course ....... Bear .. swoooooon

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #20 on:** October 01, 2015, 08:33:10 AM »

Quote from: sheilarose on September 30, 2015, 23:32:15 PM

Did I mention I can feel the babies moving?

That would completely freak me out Sheila

OK so it's the most natural thing in the world but being around for the birth? I would be ringing the vets every hour or so

I should have married a vet .......

Do you ever sleep?

sheilarose · « **Reply #19 on:** September 30, 2015, 23:32:15 PM »

Thanks everyone.

Allison, I asked that exact question but No, they weren't aware of Tom Cox (they are now!)

No kittens yet. Whiskey looks quite comfortable and is biding her time. Did I mention I can feel the babies moving?

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #18 on:** September 30, 2015, 21:01:42 PM »

Sheila, I love Bear!

Is he named after The Bear, as in Tom Cox's books?

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #17 on:** September 30, 2015, 18:27:16 PM »

George is so gorgeous and love the 2 tabby kittens

You are doing a great job Sheila and SHs are great at this time of year

sheilarose · « **Reply #16 on:** September 30, 2015, 16:48:22 PM »

GI Joe alias Bagpuss, for adoption or fostering. Needs an experienced and patient slave.

sheilarose · « **Reply #15 on:** September 30, 2015, 16:38:16 PM »

Kittens: Robbie, Mario, Lola and Lorna.

Theresa's kittens will be ready in 5 weeks. Home check required and Cats Protection donation please.

sheilarose · « **Reply #14 on:** September 30, 2015, 16:33:22 PM »

Ordered two pairs Dawn

Today we returned a cat that had been incorrectly thought to be a stray to its owner who needed to be talked out of going to have "a word" with the finder. Yikes, people calm down! Honest mistakes happen and remember updating the contact details on your pet's microchip is a good idea!

Jeez.

Anyhow, then the phone rang, the local vet who has bent over backwards to help set this thing up needed someone to collect a cat that was found collapsed and possibly RTA in their garden. If anyone is missing a one eyed ginger and white boy, he's safe and being looked after at Goddards in Walthamstow for now.

Trapping tonight - the last of the colony we've been working on for weeks is due to be caught tonight. Fingers crossed - there's a reason he's last - he's the smartest.

Going to make myself a coffee and take it into the summerhouse, Whiskey hasnt favoured her nesting box, preferring to poo in there instead, so I've given her a couple of choices to locate herself.
Theresa and her kittens are in the upper crate and are watching with interest. Of course Theresa can now only come out when Whiskey is in her crate, so its timeshare on leg stretching.

GI Joe managed to pull the scab off his neck would again. He seems to like it here now and moons around the house flumpsing down in warm patches of sunshine. I'll find him a home one day, but he's welcome to stay as long as he likes. Photos coming - promise!

Dawn F · « **Reply #13 on:** September 30, 2015, 08:58:55 AM »

oh has welders gloves for willow, they are suede came from amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Scan-GLOWELRED-Welders-Gauntlet-Red/dp/B0009VX2NM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1443599877&sr=8-2&keywords=welding+gloves

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #12 on:** September 30, 2015, 05:51:50 AM »

Bear is gorgeous but am so sorry he savaged your hands. Maybe shoulda bin called Edward as in Scissor Hands or Wesley as in Blade. But - he wears "Bear" well.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #11 on:** September 30, 2015, 00:51:36 AM »

Norty Bear but gorgeous

Hope you heal well and that the abs are good ones and any sign of infection get to A&E

sheilarose · « **Reply #10 on:** September 29, 2015, 22:09:25 PM »

This is Bear who bit deep!

Liz · « **Reply #9 on:** September 29, 2015, 21:44:49 PM »

All the best for your other new career and make sure your Tetnus is up to date as having had cat scratch fever from a nasty old tom cat can say it is the best thing - of course my rabies injection is up to date as well due to BP list of injections for Azerbaijan

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #8 on:** September 29, 2015, 19:55:58 PM »

Wishing you all the best for the future Sheila.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #7 on:** September 29, 2015, 18:19:31 PM »

to Purrs Waltham Forest Cats

You already do an amazing job Sheila, I'm sure 'your' branch will go from strength to strength with you onboard

Can I just say though...

sheilarose · « **Reply #6 on:** September 29, 2015, 16:41:40 PM »

Thanks everyone.

Today I've been to the vets with a pregnant female. She's so stuffed full of kittens she can hardly move poor thing. Vet says she's ready to pop in a few days so she's having her babies here at mine and we'll see if we can move her on to a foster home after the birth. She's been fed by the post office staff for the last few weeks and no-one seems to know where she came from.

Did I mention my bite wounds? Nasty turn with an otherwise lovely big boy I'd found a home for but he panicked when it came to getting him in the transfer cage. Antibiotics and a visit to the GP, I'll be fine eventually but both hands are a mess and is quite sore.

Can anyone recommend a gauntlet that actually allows you to grip?

We've also bagged a stall for CP at "Apple Day" a small Autumn festival in my urban village on Oct 10th, it'll be our first foray into raising awareness about neutering, fostering and adoption. Really hope we get a good reception.

I'll pop some pics on after the event.

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #5 on:** September 29, 2015, 08:36:18 AM »

Quote from: Dawn F on September 29, 2015, 08:30:16 AM

yay - hope you join the list of purrs rescues for funding support - will be nice to have an active rescue member again!!!

What she said

Well done Sheila. I do so hope you find a way of balancing this with your active home and work life. It's such a time intensive and sometimes deeply upsetting (although very rewarding) thing to do. I do so hope you get some stalwart support and that people fully appreciate your fabulous organisational gifts.

Dawn F · « **Reply #4 on:** September 29, 2015, 08:30:16 AM »

yay - hope you join the list of purrs rescues for funding support - will be nice to have an active rescue member again!!!

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #3 on:** September 29, 2015, 05:56:29 AM »

You go, girl !!!

. This is right up your street. Will definitely be cheering you on and wishing the venture every possible success.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #2 on:** September 29, 2015, 01:02:02 AM »

We dont have a CP, the nearest is Swansea where Misa and Sasa came from but I was lucky cos they dont really come out this far.

I bet you are organizing everything lol.

sheilarose · « **Reply #1 on:** September 29, 2015, 00:40:37 AM »

Well I thought it was time I came out of the closet. I've joined the Cats Protection group and have helped establish a properly supported Rescue presence in my Borough of that London. We're attached to Central London CP, as there's no Branch covering most of this Borough (Lea Valley Branch cover the northern tip)

I'm posting this to try to promote similar adhesions from other members to their local Rescue group.

I'll be posting our Group successes, failures and questions. All our members are new at this and really can use the help. If that's OK with everybody?

We had a meeting of minds today at the new Cat Village Cafe in North London, just divine, cats obviously happy, the front of house staff are definite about Do's and Dont's to maintain this (and monitored folks) and the food was delicious! I was trepidacios but now see sense in this venture.

All comments welcome.

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