Adoption Tails: Marguerite

Marguerite was the mum to the M litter - Martha, Matilda & Martini (now Io, Exy & Gypsy). Their adoption follow ups here: https://safehavencats.blogspot.com/2023/11/adoption-tails-m-kittens.html

Marguerite, mum of the M kittens

1 day: Marguerite had a stressful trip home and pooped herself. The owners managed to clean her up but had to settle her in the bathroom initially with a cardboard box and some clean towels. She seems really settled today, wanting to explore the house (but not allowed yet) and taking pats and medication. The family plans on moving her to the older daughter's bedroom today so Marguerite can be more comfortable. Clyde the resident cat is curious but not fussed. Marguerite will be keeping her name.

1 week: Marguerite is settling in well. She has found her safe place on the eldest daughter's bed. M is also taking her medication well - the daughter gives it to her whilst she is curled up on the bed and doesn't need treats to entice her. She can be a bit of a goofball sometimes. The bed is a loft bed and she managed to trip at the top and tumble to the bottom. She is OK but the owner reckons she scared herself. Marguerite has been trying to play with Clyde (resident cat) but he is suspicious still and not yet having of it. They are hanging out together but not yet getting close at sleep times or when eating but the owner is feeling very positive about the interaction so far.

 

1 month: Marguerite is still figuring out how to get along with Clyde. Clyde is a bit scared of Marguerite so the owners are keeping a close eye on them but no major problems.

1.5 months: Marguerite's new home is with a family of four, with two teenage kids. Prior to adopting Marguerite, the family had 2 cats who were sisters and one passed away. They were all very worried about their remaining cat, an old lady named Clyde, who seemed very sad and lonely so they thought it might help to get a friend. The introduction period has been interesting as Margo loves to play and their resident Clyde is unsure, especially when she is deep in sleep and Margo chooses this time to pounce on her. However, Margo is working hard to make friends. This includes getting excited after nap time and running in for a kiss when she hasn't seen Clyde for a while or telling the rest of the family when Clyde is trying to get out of a closed bedroom. "As a family, we are all falling in love with her. She has started to really chill out and is making our space her own. She even comes to greet us now when we get home at the end of the day, which is very special. Thank you for your help with adopting Margo."

 

Third time lucky?

 For Max!

Max

This afternoon Bron came in to do the paperwork on Thelma and Louise the two cats who were surrendered by Robyn's mother-in-law and whom Bron has fostered for the past year or so. After we did their paperwork she said "and I can take another needy cat, or two. I run a retirement house for difficult cats". Tim suggested Max and mentioned his personality traits. "Fine" says Bron! Max was popped into a carrier, covered with a towel and we did his paperwork too. She adopted him. 

He will love living in her backyard in a spacious shed with lots of windows and a screened porch. The kids will play in the yard and pool. There are lots of ibis and other birds to watch as they live on the water. They have a new German Shepherd to play with their older German Shepherd. And I will be able to see him when I walk past on my morning walk! 

I wonder how long it will be before he is living in the house with them, just supervising. . . .  everything.

A young couple came to look for a friendly kitten as first time cat owners. Don't know why they didn't fall for Pixie who relaxed in their arms. She is the only available single at Safe (apart from  Lyra and I don't like the look of the spot by her right eye). I suspect that they had looked at the web page and spotted Marguerite who is grey. So I gave them Irene's addy and they will visit foster homes.

I could have suggested Jagger but he was hiding out in Rosie's carry cage. As soon as his condo door was opened to let him wander this afternoon, he shot next door to Rosie and Callie's condo and went straight into the carrier. I think he misses Ronnie. I think Callie misses being number one kitten in Rosie's life.

Rosie sheltering Jagger

 

Callie

At about ten to four, as I was starting the evening feeds out back, I could hear cooing coming from the main cat room. A young, female in biking gear complete with a helmet was cooing at the cats. No other people around. She was talking simultaneously with her mum by phone (in Cantonese). They are about to move somewhere where they can have a cat. They want a really friendly cat. Just one. Most of our cats are paired at the moment (except Pixie. But I decided that Terry needs Pixie to keep his adoption numbers up for tomorrow). Besides she didn't notice Pixie. I introduced her to the friendly kittens from the fabulous fosterer who have yet to be desexed and she will return when they are ready. If I hadn't hustled her out the door she would still be there, cooing at cats.