Adoption Tails: Cindy Clawford's Acting Litter

 Cindy Clawford

1 day: Cindy is still pretty shy but she has been eating/drinking and used her litter tray. She even purred last night. She was very vocal during night time though, causing the owner to check in to her several times.

1 week: The family has bonded with Cindy well. She has her favourite armchair in the living room.

3 weeks: Cindy has been vomiting quite frequently, the owner thinks it might be because she is eating too quickly. She usually vomits within 30min of eating with lots of abdominal push involved. If the owner is home, they will give her tiny portions throughout the day and Cindy is OK that way. They will also try out some DIY food puzzles and scattering dry food in a cardboard box to slow down her eating as per suggested. 

1 month: Cindy's vomiting is under control for now. They would love for Cindy's story to be shared. 

Naomi Catbell, now Bunty

1 day: Naomi settled in just fine at home. She's got loads of toys to play with and various spots and corners to explore and hide/rest. The wife and two daughters absolutely adore her. "Thank you so much for all your help on the other day!"

No further response. Her name has been changed to Bunty when she boarded with SAFE at the end of May. 

Indiana Ginge

1 day: They are doing well. Both have eaten and used the litter and drinking water! They're still getting used to each other but not anything too bad. There hasn't been any physical fist fights so far, just rumbling growls. "All talk and no action thankfully." Indiana will stay Indiana (suits his adventurous nature!) and Michelle is now August, Augie for short.

 1 week: The introduction process has gone super well! Indiana and August are getting along well and the introduction to the resident cat has been super good as well.

 1 month: Indiana and Nico are doing so well! Fully settled in together with the resident cat Jin. They are growing well and are super sweet and cheeky!

Rufus Mewell, now Bean

1 day: Rufus (now Bean!) is settling in really well. His safe space is the owner's 15 year old daughter's room - as she has two adjoining rooms and plenty of space. He has been eating his meals very enthusiastically and using the litter tray perfectly. The daughter adores him and she has had a steady stream of her friends visiting to meet him so he's had lots of attention! The family has so far only introduced their dogs (two older Border Collies) for very short bursts and when he is in the safe hands of the daughter. The dogs are pretty unconcerned and have had a sniff around and then they are taken out. Bean, however, is terrified of the dogs and spits when he sees them! The family has given Bean some things of the dogs to get used to their smell and will continue to introduce them very slowly so he learns not to fear them. They are confident that a slow introduction will allow Bean to get used to them as they are gentle dogs and smart enough to know if the family is cuddling something, they need to love it too. All in all very successful and the daughter is over the moon with Bean.

 1 week: Bean is settling in well and he has certainly been exploring the rest of the house! Always under supervision at the moment but the dogs have been very good with him and he came face to face with Snow today who wagged his tail and the two practically touched noses, so cute! Bean still spits at the dogs sometimes but is gradually doing it less. He is obsessed with food, has found the cupboard where the family keeps the dog treats and has been trying to open it! He licks the empty dog bowls when he comes into the kitchen. He is very playful and inquisitive and now that he knows there's a whole house outside of his safe rooms, he's keen to explore at any opportunity. All in all, Bean is doing great!

1 month: Bean is doing great and has firmly established his place in the family already! He is getting along fine with the dogs now and has learnt that Snow is a gentle soul - even touching noses with him - so cute! He knows that their older girl Lulu can be a little grumpy so he has learnt to give her space and in turn she is much more comfortable around him. He has explored the whole house now and had his first Nexguard Spectra the other day for ticks, worms etc. The family got him a little harness for exploring the garden but he really hates it - so this afternoon their daughter brought him out in the garden while they were all out there and he enjoyed exploring with caution. He didn't attempt to run away and came back inside when called. Bean is still in his safe two rooms when nobody is home but eventually this will change and they plan to buy him an airtag for him as a precaution! He will be well loved and well looked after in his furever home!

Cillian Meowphy

1 day: The owner will be keeping his name as Cillian. He is settling in fine and is super curious of the resident cat. Sadly, the resident cat does not want anything to do with Cillian so there is lots of hissing at the door at the moment. The introduction process is going very, very slowly. Cillian is eating, sleeping and using the litterbox, the only issue being that he eats too quickly and then vomits. The owner will try out a few tips (smaller but more frequent meals & scattering dry kibble in a large cardboard box) and see how he goes over the next couple of days.

1 week: Cillian is settling in perfectly fine. The owner's resident cat has accepted Cillian and they have been grooming and playing with each other every day.

1 month: Cillian has changed so much since coming to his forever home. He has fully integrated with the resident cat now and he has completed the owner's little family of three.

Adoption Tails: Teddy and Talia (above Dexter), Cass

Teddy

2 days: He’s been great so far and is settling in really well. He’s eating three meals a day and has used the cat litter. They have slowly left the door open to introduce him to the house and he seems really happy to roam and have cuddles. They love the name Teddy so they won’t be renaming him. They only ever watch him when he’s roaming and leave him in the bedroom when they’re not home.

1 week: “He’s very happy and settled now. He’s taken over the house now!”

 1 month: “Feels like we have had him forever! The kids just love him, he’s definitely getting more playful but is still super chill and LOVES his food! He’s been such a great addition to our family.”

Talia, now Tilly - adopted with Cass from the black and white litter

1 day: Cass and Talia have settled well, eating, using the litter tray and are affectionate. They now have access to three rooms and Cass zooms with her ping pong balls. Tilly is much more cautious but takes a brief pat. The two of them are relaxed with each other.

3 weeks: The owner had surgery and hence delayed the response until later. Cass and Tilly eat their breakfast and will zoom around until lunch. Both generally sleep until dinner, play together and then tuck in for the night. Cass is happy being picked up but Tilly won't have it. The family can pat her but she refuses to be handled. Both are growing and tidy in their habits. "It's lovely to have them here."

1 month: Cass and Tilly are doing well, collared but still indoors, eating well and growing. They eat breakfast and then zoom and play, after lunch they mainly sleep until dinner - but can hear when anyone is in the kitchen! They are very different cats in nature, Tilly is still more hesitant but play well together.

Michelle, now Nico  she was adopted with Indiana Ginge from the Acting Litter

1 day: They are doing well. Both have eaten and used the litter and drinking water! They're still getting used to each other but not anything too bad. There hasn't been any physical fist fights so far, just rumbling growls. "All talk and no action thankfully." Indiana will stay Indiana (suits his adventurous nature!) and Michelle is now August, Augie for short.

1 week: The introduction process has gone super well! Indiana and August are getting along well and the introduction to the resident cat has been super good as well.

1 month: Indiana and Nico are doing so well! Fully settled in together with the resident cat Jin. They are growing well and are super sweet and cheeky!

John, now Sox - 6712

1 day: John has been renamed to Sox by the owners. He is settling in very well! Happily eating, drinking and using his litter box.

 1 week: Sox has been settling in very well!

1 month: No response. 

Denny, now Lewis

1 day: “Denny is wonderful!” He has been renamed Lewis and is already responding to his new name. Lewis is comfy in his safe room and his owner has practically not left his side. He has frequently used his litter box, eaten wet and dry food, and taken small sips of water. “We’ve also gotten Lewis adjusted to his new bed where he is constantly baking the biscuits. Every few minutes we give him a play with his toys. He is so energetic and playful! We treat him with dried chicken when we see that he is doing well.” Slowly but surely, Lewis and their resident pet Trillian will meet face to face. For now, they have been sniffing and seeing each other through the glass door in the room. “Both have shown no aggression whatsoever and have grown a likeness towards each other already. We couldn’t be happier with our option. We love him so so much!”

12 days: “Lewis is doing so well. We are having so much fun with him! He has explored the whole house and with Trillian too. They are sniffing each other here and there, playing and sleeping next to one another which is great to see!”

2 months: “Lewis is doing amazing still.” Everything is going well with Trillian and new visitors in the house. “He has gotten more and more playful with his toys, and comfortable with his bed that he is currently snoozing in right now. One of his favourite things to do is to bake biscuits on my oodie”

One left

 Rufus Maxwell went today. I got a phone call at about 1pm from a family driving home from Coff's Harbour. Evidently the daughter of the family had spotted Rufus on our website earlier in the week. Mum managed to stop phoning us until they were on their way home. She was delighted that he was waiting for her when they arrived at around 2pm. They didn't pop home to Allambie Heights to get their cat carrier. I loaned them a kitten sized one that they will return. Rufus will have two dogs to get used to. These dogs like cats already. They will love Rufus.

So that leaves Indiana Ginge with Cindy. Today I noticed that he has matching spots on the back of his ears and managed to get a photo while he watched Tim try to vaccinate Bassuria and Julie. (B yes J no)

Indiana Ginge

And perhaps you can see that Betty has been moved into the stand alone by the door. She was easy to move and settled in well.

Betty

Her kittens were feeling much better today especially Barry who just wanted to play and play. Blaze just wanted to eat and sleep.

The palace crew wanted to eat also. Feeding them chicken is a risky business (for my fingers). Geoff manages them well though.

Geoff and our new pile of litter bags (thanks Marissa)

DINNER!!!

Mia says they should wait their turn.

Foster In and Out

 Cindy Clawford's fosterer brought her and her kittens in today. They are all available for adoption and all very friendly so Terry will probably clear them all out tomorrow!

Cindy Clawford below and Indiana Ginge above

Naomi Catbell tuckered out by the change

Rufus Maxwell

Patch and Lily next door were not impressed until I installed a brand new, un-sat on by any other cat hammock which got Patch's seat of approval.

Patch approves

Mariko came by, rather sodden by the weather, in the afternoon to collect Valentina to take home to foster. Mariko is an angel.

Geoff demonstrated how he has befriended Tommy.

First prop open his flap with the PVC pipe

Then offer head scratches with the long handled fork

Eventually, Tommy accepts pats by hands

Rory and Little are back in the play place. The boarders that I left there on Wednesday have gone home.

Symmetry with kittens