Adoption Tails: Miz and Riley, Soybean, Mystic

Miz and Riley

 1 day: “They seem to be settling in slowly. They are in our spare room with boxes to hide in. Miz seems more relaxed so far and Riley a little more on edge, although she has been purring. We’ve checked on them throughout the day and they’ve both come out of their boxes to say hello. Riley is scratching the door this evening. Miz has used the litter tray, I’m not sure about Riley yet. Both have had dinner this evening and been drinking. They were happy to do it in our presence.”

1 week: “They are settling in. We let them explore outside of the safe room on Monday and Miz has been the most settled so far. Riley is more settled today but less adventurous. They do seem to be relaxing a bit more. They both seem to be using the litter tray based on what I am clearing each day.”

 5 weeks: “The cats are very much settled in, have a routine and their favourite sleeping spots. Riley has come to the fore and is much more confident than Miz. She enjoys a cuddle on the sofa each evening. She is very much a lap cat! We are a bit concerned about Miz. She continues to scratch her neck and under her chin and breaking the skin.” They have given her Felpreva but are wondering if she suffers from anxiety as well as allergies. “She is a bit more reserved but does love the itchy area being soothed and stroked. They both do appear ‘ravenous’ several hours before feeding time. They scratch our bedroom door every morning to get us up! They are indoor cats and don’t want them to be overweight”

 Soybean, now Winnie

 

1 day: She has been renamed Winnie. “She is doing incredibly well. She is very confident in her room and has not been hiding or scared at all. She is eating and drinking very well and has used her litter box multiple times.”

Winnie and TIg

1.5 weeks: “Winnie is an absolute champion and well and truly owns the whole house now. She loves playing with our two year old cat and they are getting on incredibly well. Their process has been a lot easier than we could’ve hoped.”

WInnie at 5 weeks

5 weeks: “Winnie is doing really well. She grown nicely and has settled in really well. Feels like she’s always been with us. She has a very loud meow to her still so small frame and loves playing with Tig. The cats get so much from each other’s company.”

 

Mystic, now Delphi

 

1 day: Mystic's new name is Delphi. She's been eating like a champion and pooped 3 times already! She spent the better part of the weekend in the bathroom and has the day to explore the attached bedroom, she seems to be pretty chilled.

1 week: Delphi had tapeworms and the meds has disrupted her bowel movements but besides that, she's going really well. Weeing and drinking a lot of water which is still positive She's exploring the apartment now. Super playful and mostly sleeps through the whole night. She's got her safe spot to go back to when she hears something unfamiliar. She's happy to take a scratch on the ear (even the belly) but she doesn't quite want to sit with the owners yet, they're sure it will come!

1 month: She's having a ball and so are the owners! She's got a stash of balls and xmas decorations under the ottoman in the bedroom! Delphi's out of her habit of piddling on the spare bed and is comfortable out on the balconies now so the owners are pretty chuffed. She will sleep when they're sleeping, except for the occasional ball bounce at 2 in the morning. "All in all very very happy cat owners!"

 

 

Coneless and happy

 Not only was the Big Kahuna's cone off this afternoon. But the strap around his chest was gone too. He is out of the cone at last. And he is glad. I do wonder how long it will take his whiskers to loose their extra curl.

Coneless Biggie

At the other end of the spectrum of good looks we have PC who desperately needs to go to a foster home.

PC

And Finn, who has boarded with us before. His owner has taken up shaving him. And he is not happy.

Finn

Whereas, Robbie is getting happy after the indignity of being moved. (It has taken 3 weeks this move).

Robbie

Maggie, across the way seems happier too.

Maggie

And her neighbour Darcy is a delight. What about those whiskers!

Darcy

Boarders are pouring in. We will overflow to Dr Kim's again this Christmas. And boarders owners are dropping off Xmas gifts along with their cats!

Adoption Tails: Gracie's litter

 These are the kittens of Gracie who is still on Better Row. And who escaped from her condo a week or two ago.

Gracie

 Gino

1 day: Gino is very cautious at the moment so the owners are doing what they can to help him feel safe. He has a room to himself and they regularly sit with him and talk with him. He has eaten, done a few wees but no poos yet. They'll get some treats for him later to encourage him to get comfy with them. The owner will be guided by Gino and how his comfort levels improve. They've tried playing with toys but Gino wasn't responding and it seemed like too much for the litter guy. He is responding quite well to being patted and overall affection. They will keep up with engaging in playtime to get him more comfortable at home.

1 week: He is definitely coming out of his shell. He is still staying in the safe room but the door is now left open for him to come out and explore.

No 1 month response

George & Gerald

 

1 day: “Both of them may need a bit of time to settle in, but they are eating and drinking just fine! And yes, we will be renaming them”

1 week: “They settled in nicely.” Their owner was a little concerned at first but now, they’ve been running around confidently. They’ve also found a few unexpected hiding spots their owner never thought they could be in.

1.5 months: “They are much better, very cute. After I get home from work, they greet me at the door every day.”

Gemma, now Pantera

1 day: Gemma is now Pantera and is settling in. She’s eating and using the litter. She’s very shy and hiding in a little corner of the room but the owners talked and cuddled with her and she started playing with them. She’s so lovely!

1 week: Pantera is going very well. Plenty of appetite and improving her knowledge of the new home. Occasionally accepting cuddles, she's a nice princess.

1 month: Pantera was very shy and impossible to approach, the owner was worried for her but luckily she was eating normally. Every dark narrow spot was her place. A box, behind the printer or between furniture. Day after day, she explored the room and started to let the owners get a little closer. Now Pantera is their work companion and takes a nap on the sofa right next to the owner.

Gwen now Niki

1 day: She has started to settle, started to pace around and getting playful.

1 week:  She's great, very playful now.

1 month: She's well and lovely. The owner has changed her name to Niki. She is lovely and likes to explore everything. Good company to the family, especially the daughter. They've been giving Niki tick treatment monthly and will register her soon.