Second time a sticker?

 The perfect adopters came in for Eleanor this morning. They saw her on the website and decided she was for them. So she was adopted, again.

Later another couple came in with a blue eyed dachshund strapped to her chest. They looked at everyone but stopped dead when they came to Pickles. They'd seen him on the web too. And I think had decided before they came. Because of the dog-cat situation, I involved Irene and eventually she asked enough leading questions to confirm that they are suitable owners of a short dachshund and a shy kitten. So that adoption was successful. We have saved the original, white, standalone that Pishi and her kittens were in for Pishi when she recovers from having had 4 kittens. She is being feed up with constant crunchies and wet food three times a day. And is still skinny.

Later in the afternoon, when David had arrived and could look after feeds, etc, I was again assistant cat washer. This time it was Fay's kittens who had a medicated bath to make sure that the ring worm treatment was complete. They were easier to get wet than Bonny was and were just as wiggly. They are now in the Transit Lounge and have lost faith in human beings.

Frankie and Floyd

Their mum, Fay is still in Isolation but should be moved out sooner rather than later. (I think she is on heat from the conversations she was trying to start today.)

We got 5 kittens (biggish, I think) from a couple who were devastated at having to hand them over. They seem very shy. And there was much discussion about what their names should be.

Bonny came home from the vet. Didn't hear whether or not they detected any lesions but she won't be available for adoption until her stitches are out in about 10 days. So get your Bonnie cuddles in.
 

Adoption Tails: Bonny, Ricky, Jessa, Belle

 Bonny

 

Bonny at Safe

1 week: Bonny has settled in really well with the owners, Jordan & Rachel at home. She has adjusted well to using her own litter tray and has been eating/drinking normally which is so great. She's found her own toys throughout the house and enjoys waking the owners up in the morning by launching herself onto the bed right onto their faces. It's been noted that Bonny has been sneezing quite often, getting a little bit lethargic sometimes through the day and developed a runny nose. The owners are not too concerned at the moment because she's still got her full appetite and is still a kitten so any kind of lethargy might just be her running up and down the apartment for hours when nobody's around. They are keeping a look out for things getting worse but is putting it down to a flare up of cat flu from all the recent changes.

No 1 month response

Ricky, now Baldur

 

1 day: Ricky's name is now Baldur, after the Norse god. The owners' corgi is called Freya. Baldur is okay, he has yet to leave his carrier since coming home. He has started to eat this morning, only if the bowl is in the carrier. The owner is concerned about him not drinking any water and is thinking of putting some water into his next meal. The owners have been taking turns sitting in the bathroom, watching something with headphones to spend some quiet time with Baldur and get him used to their presence and smells. They've put in 2 blanketed carboard boxes for him in there for when he is out of the carrier. Freya is being kept away from the bathroom with the doggy gate set up to keep her in the lounge area.

Baldur

 1 week: Baldur is going great, he is very comfortable in the new space, he loves jumping up and hanging out in the owner's egg chair. Freya the corgi is coping just fine, she does get spooked when Baldur jumps up onto his cat tree. They are tolerating each other too, the owners had them in the lounge room together split by a fence but Baldur kept jumping the fence so it was removed and the two are doing fine. He is a very curious and adventurous kitty, definitely a lover of jumping and climbing.

Baldur and Freya

 1 month: The owners are currently getting ready to move so Baldur is enjoying all the jungle gym of boxes everywhere and now empty shelves to sniff and explore. He's doing great, adventurous as ever, extremely talkative in the morning as he wants breakfast immediately. He loves looking out the window in his hammock during the day. At night, Freya and Baldur cuddle in front of the heater which is very cute. He also loves to hang in the owner's egg chair.

Jessa, now Nesta is the mother of Belle

Jessa and Belle at Safe

1 day: Jessa is settling in quite well in her safe room. She is still very shy and likes to hide in tight, small cubbies somewhere on the ground. She is quite scared at the moment but still appreciates a good stroke or pet on the ears or head with some occasional purring. She is eating and drinking well and using the litterbox which is great to know that she feels comfortable enough to do that. The owners are renaming her to Nesta.

1 week: Despite Nesta's missing fur on her tail, she is thriving and enjoying her new digs! She's such a joy and a cheeky character.

Nesta

 1 month: Nesta has definitely grown, feels heavier and bright-eyed. Very cheeky! Seems like she's quite treat-oriented, just like her new hound-brother. They seem to have adapted to each other well!

Belle, now Turbo

Turbo's owner previously adopted Oliver from the kitten litter. 

1 day: She is settling really well. She is such a tiny sweetheart. She's eating and using her litter and exploring her room. The owners have been feeding Oliver on the other side of the door and his litter is also near there (moved away during feeding time) so hopefully they are smelling each other well enough. She seems to be grooming her desexing scar quite a bit and it looks a little lumpy but she doesn't seem bothered by it.

1 week: She is really good, the owners are still not sure of the perfect name for her. She and Oliver are getting on well but are kept apart when nobody is home to keep an eye on them. The two of them were all snuggled up for sleepy time the other day. She's been exploring the flat like a little adventurer!

Turbo with ginger Oliver

 1 month: The family absolutely adores her and have decided to change her name to Turbo. She zooms about and is so curious. The lumpy desex scar has gone away fully and her fur is coming back nicely. The sons are keen to throw Turbo her birthday party once she turns one. She and Oliver are great friends and often snuggle up for sleeps on the bed through the day.

 

 

Movements

 You will have noticed that there are more cats on the for Adoption web page. Irene came in today and helped Tim make some decisions. 

Consequently, Josh and Jake have left Josie on Better Row and moved into Bonny's condo. They trashed it within 5 minutes. So Josie must have been exerting some discipline on them when they shared a condo. With any luck, Terry will do his magic tomorrow and they will be gone.

There were also cats moved to foster homes. The three kittens who came in on Wednesday have gone to another foster home. Elsa has gone to a foster home (good luck with that wild child!) As has Tiger and the two little tabbies from Incoming.

Now in a foster home

Plus, this afternoon Annabelle was adopted by a vollie.

And Fleur was adopted by a woman who adopted another of our kittens a few months ago. He is pining for a playmate so Fleur is a lucky kitten. Florence and Freya were in a mourning ball after she left.

I have solved the problem of Barry eating Blaze's food. Put down their dishes in separate corners of their stand alone. When Barry has gobbled most of his meal, he rushes over to gobble Blaze's. Pick him up and put him back in front of his dish. Repeat this procedure until Blaze has finished most of his meal. Then when Barry rushes over, move his dish to the spot where Blaze's was and vice versa. And move Blaze to the other side of the condo in front of his dish. Barry will settle down and demolish the final few scraps that he left in his dish. I don't suppose that this will work for long. But it might work for long enough for Blaze to put on a bit of weight.

Too busy to take any photos this afternoon. I even forgot to eat my lunch. Some photos from Wednesday.

Cooper got a little walk this afternoon

One of the Wednesday vollies wants Bubbles. Today I learned that one of the Friday vollies wants her too.

Bubbles

Sebastian and Pebbles are on the for adoption list. We must get them out of the corner.

Pebbles and Sebastian in Incoming

Blossom adopted

 She was adopted yesterday last thing. Don't know who to. And I can't imagine why she should have been chosen ahead of Cindy Clawford, Betty or Pickle. But, thank goodness, . . . . it takes all types. And we have a cat to match any type.

Including a new boy called Big Kahuna. When seen from the rear you can tell that he was well named but that they have been taken care of. From the front, he has chopped off whiskers and several wounds around his neck that necessitate the Elizabethan collar and shave job.

Big Kahuna

Don't know why his whiskers were cut unless it was to "stop him from leaving his new home". This was supposed to work like buttering the cat's paws to keep it in a new house. Old wives tales might work some times. And I don't know how he got the wounds but he is a real sweetie.

As is Mr Garfield in Incoming now that he has stopped screaming for attention. He has learned that meals come at regular intervals and that cuddles and naps are allowed.

Mr Garfield

We have a new girl called Annabelle who is in Michelle's small stand alone by the front door. I don't think she will last as long as Michelle did because she is white and just as friendly. Don't know her history.

Annabelle

Bonny and Ricky have been moved from Isolation. They used to compete for food there but seem to be friends now.

Bonny and Ricky (on the right)

And what was Lola doing today?

Lola

She put herself into her stand alone, settled down in her hammock and then made love to her blankie! Talk about teaching old cats new tricks!

And the Fab Five. . . .

happily eat anything they are given. 

Thanks for the photos Joy and Robyn. (Have a good trip Joy and lovely to have you well enough to spend time with us Robyn.)