Lola went to the vet

 Tim is concerned that her tummy is swollen. We had been rather pleased that she has stopped throwing up daily. Bloods and fluids have been taken for testing.

Lola with a tummy

Roisin was on the list for adoption but today isn't because she too has a funny tummy. She has evidence of a particular bacterium that might cause sloppy poos. She had a visitor this afternoon. A woman brought in her nephew (about 5yo) to meet Henry because she really wants a ginger cat. Henry did not like the nephew at all. He hissed and fluffed up his tail. The kid has a big dog at home. Perhaps Henry could smell the dog? But the woman really preferred Roisin. She will be back when her card colour changes.

Roisin

Could have adopted Gimli to her if he was ours not a boarder. Gimli was grooming Tim just before I took this photo.

Two new friendly cats came into Incoming from a grateful cat rescuer who made a donation as well as buying a mug.

They may be mother and daughter. Cordelia is not yet 2

Cordelia of the splendid ear hairs

And Zoe is around 1yo. Both named by their rescuer.

Zoe

I did the adoption paperwork for a pair of kittens, Poppy and Meeka, who had been met while in their foster home. A dad came to make his two children very happy this Valentines Day.

Adoption Tails: Maia, Poppy

 Maia

1 day: Maia is settling in slowly but surely, the owners were very excited to hear some playful meows this morning (though she's still shy when they're in the room!). She has been eating her dry food and used her litter box last night thankfully! She's still quite tied to her "safety box" at the moment so it's tough to get pictures. The owners will keep Maia's name, the foster carer said she seems to recognise it and they think it's a sweet name for a sweet girl.

 1 week: Maia and the owner are now box patting buddies and very regular midnight bed snugglers with head boops. She is still quite attached to her box especially during the day but she's coming out to eat regularly at feeding time too!

1 month: She's doing great, her safety box is no longer needed like before. She has a nice cupboard to retreat to but will generally follow the owners around the house during the day and is playing all evening.

Poppy

 

1 day: Poppy is settling in really well. She has eaten dinner and breakfast since coming home, had some water and used her litter tray. She has played lots and slept well. "Her foster carers have done an amazing job!"

 

1 week: Poppy is settling in really well. She is very curious and loves to play and cuddle. She kept the owner company at the desk today.

 

1 month: Poppy is very well, she is definitely part of the family. She seems very settled, she still loves to play - she loves her tunnels, feather wands and balls although the Santa toy and old sock she came with are still firm favourites and are offered up as gifts most mornings. She will come and lie on the owners at night, belly up with purrs so loud they can't hear the TV.

Adoption Tails: Pete, Maeve, Samson, Delilah, Poppy

  Pete (aka Alfie)

2 weeks: “He is the most wonderful cat. He is confident and is happy to move around the house at his leisure.” He has been renamed Alfie. “He is loved and cared for.”

1 month: “He is the best cat in the world”.

 

Maeve

1 day: She is doing great! She has used her litter tray and she is eating and drinking. She was hiding at first but is exploring a lot now. They will be renaming her but haven’t settled on a name yet. “We are very much besotted with her”

Maeve, 1 week

1 week: She is doing great! She has explored the house a bit and has been playing with her owners too and loving cuddles! She is still mostly staying near her hiding hole and venturing out at night but definitely getting more confident. Her new name is Luna!

1 month: “She’s doing amazing! And she’s managed to win over our other cat too!”

Maeve, aka Luna, 1 month

Samson, now Jeremy

1 day: He seems fine. Very shy and quiet at the moment but all looks normal. He has toileted and eaten but then vomited (which the owner suspects is part of settling in). Now called Jeremy.

1 week: Everything seems OK. However, Jeremy is pooping everywhere but the litter tray and seems to like the sink and shower.

1 month: Jeremy is well settled in and using his litter box!

Delilah, now Cassie

1 day: She's doing great! Settling in well and she loves cuddles and pats. No problems at all with eating/drinking or using the litterbox. The family has renamed her Cassie.

Delilah = Cassie

 1 week: Cassie's great! She's exploring the house this morning. Very curious kitty.

 1 month: Cassie's great! She's well adjusted and loves to play! She's very cheeky and funny, loves to run around, sleep on the bed of the owners' desk chairs.

Poppy, now Coco

1 day: Poppy was picked up from foster and has been staying in the spare bedroom. The owner bought her a donut bed but she is hiding under the vanity. Eating very well and is gradually getting used to the owner but still quite timid. In the afternoon, Poppy has popped her head out to have a good look around.

1 week: Poppy is coming out of her shell. She is eating well and the owner has been about to pick her up and cuddle her as of yesterday. Previously, Poppy was only allowing pats with lots of purring.

1 month: Poppy is now renamed to Coco, the owner's previous cat was called Poppy. Coco is doing really well.