Moving stand alones

 Rosanna decided that it would be nice if the Coffee Shop kittens could go into the play place for some exercise and to give them more exposure to possible adopters over the weekend. But didn't fancy carrying each one there. No probs, says I, remember those crazy cats who used to be wheeled into the play place in their stand alone. Open the doors and they went out to play. Come dinner time they rushed back into the cage when their food was in there. Close the doors and wheel them back. We could do that.

But, the Coffee Shop kittens were in the three wheeler stand alone. They regularly make a huge mess under it when the cage falls of the block that is not a wheel, the litter tray tips sideways, and four kittens dig with delight. So we decided to move them into the stand alone that Linda and Yoko moved into on Wednesday. 

Linda loved being in the play place while their cage was cleaned but Yoko hid in a hidey hole. The Coffee Shop kids were quite easy to move into Yoko & Linda's cleaned, sterilized, four wheeler. Once they had recovered from the move, they were let out in the play place and had a ball. Max will have something to watch.

A coffee shop kitten

Their three wheeler was cleaned and sterilized and Yoko and Linda moved in. (They had a short stay back in Boarding which they rather liked).

Linda and Yoko

Their three wheeler is now next to the cleaning trolley which is much easier to move out of the way to clean if the fourth wheel/block falls over. And we have wall space back beside the merch shelves while the Coffee Shop kids and their stand alone are in the play place. I even remembered a new battery for the clock.

Been a while since we've seen this wall

Midsummer was successfully desexed yesterday. Her diaphragmatic hernia has disappeared. She is staying at Catsie's until she needs to go back to the vet to have her stitches out. She will have a lovely time discovering sunshine, furniture, a courtyard, and laps. . . . . once she gets the collar off and can walk properly.

Midsummer and Catsie

And she will be out of sneezing range of Florence who enjoyed four helpings of chicken this afternoon.

Adoption Tails: Dumpling

  Daisy, adopted May 15, 22

1 day update: Daisy (former Dumpling) is not comfortable coming out and saying hi just yet and is comfortable in my desk drawer. She has eaten her bickies and used the kitty litter - bless her.

 

Daisy/Dumpling in a drawer

1 week update: Daisy is slowly getting used to her new home and adores her big sister dog Eadie. She is still very shy - but we all give her oodles of times, space and love.

Daisy and Eadie

cold day snuggle

1 month update: Daisy has become a treasured member of the family. She has begun taking little adventures outside and can always run back in if she feels uncertain. I can't believe how much she has grown - I think she is going to be a big girl. She is such an affectionate, loving and fun 
spirit and she makes me smile all the time.

Daisy and family

Daisy

 

 PS: I added photos of Ruby in her new home to her post of a week ago.

New adoption proceedure

 We are now using Shelter Buddy to process our adoptions. It is supposed to be more efficient. But it doesn't add the adopted cats names to the calendar so that they can be followed up. I hope this will be done somehow or my Adoption Tails will be cut short.

Since last Friday, Dabi, three of Violet's kittens (only Orchid is left) and the pair in the stand alone by the printer have been adopted. Plus the lift is on the blink. Often the door fails to open on our floor. You have to continue up to the second floor and walk down a flight. Poor Robyn had an accident on the stairs last week. Plus the trolley has lost three of the four bolts that attach one of its four wheels. That was the only photo I took today so that Geoff can bring the appropriate bolt to fix it on Friday.

But Joy took some lovely photos especially of this gorgeous cat who has finally come out of hiding. S/he is Akela or Rafiki.

Akela or Rafiki

The rest of the family is in another condo.

Diego and Samira

Look at those furnishings!

And we have yet another Oreo who is a charmer.

Oreo

And Baby, a 16 year old, white cat in the stand alone that Wanda and her kitten family lived. She is loud (possibly deaf) but very sweet. I took Midsummer to Catsie and Michael to be delivered to the Avalon vet tomorrow morning. She will need an X-ray first to make sure that her diaphragmatic hernia is all fixed before being desexed. She certainly looks healthy enough. Not like poor little Florence who is full of flu. Her nose is completely blocked so that she can't smell the food. But if you put it in her mouth she can taste it and realizes that she is hungry. She ate well today by being hand fed by me.

I tested the "pick up a rabbit and give it a cuddle" technique demonstrated by our intern last week. It worked on Coco. But not on Lily. They have furry bottoms of their feet instead of pads.

Coco

And I took pity on the tuxedo Coffee Shop kitten who was most often on the bottom of the pile in their triangular hammock with his butt hanging half off it. I gave them a square hammock which fits much better.

All four in a hammock in comfort

Short Friday

 I kept my visit short this afternoon to limit exposing vollies to my bug. And to distribute the expected chicken.

Lucky on chicken duty

Monica was desexed last week and her wound looks a bit red and gappy. Dr Kim inspected it this morning, cleaned it up and said that it should be OK if she is allowed to lick it clean. Some cats don't react well to the glue that is used instead of stitches. But she seems happy enough.

Monica

The Ginge who was in the play pen is now below Hanna and sneezing mightily. His mum, Sabrina is very pretty and friendly.

Ginge and Sabrina

Ulysses and his two rag doll house mates are back in the Palace (The coffee shop kittens have been moved to the D's stand alone because they have all be adopted). Ulysses had play time there. After his hour and a half, Violet and co moved in. He was not impressed.

Ulysses and friend

Where Ruby and her three kittens were, are Bingo and Pickles. I have the feeling that they were in a foster home. They are super friendly and won't last long. Sorry, Terry, I didn't get around to putting more cat carriers together for you.

Bingo and Pickles

Adoption Tails: Thanks Sydney

Jackson, adopted April 26, 22

Jackson

1 day: He's purring like crazy. Eating dry food and roast chicken, and drinking water. He's been renamed Archie. He has been sitting next to his new owner while she's working.

1 week: no follow up.
1 month: Archie is great. He's very settled and has a massive appetite.  He loves to sleep on the owner's bed, and on her arm when she's typing on the computer. "He definitely rules the roost!"

 

 

Basil and Piglet, adopted May 1, 22

B & P day 1

1 day: They have settled in well, and are out and about playing with  each other, chasing around. They used the litter, are eating plenty and are being vocal. They are getting used to their new owners, Basil is more confident and will let you pick him up, purrs and likes attention. 
Piglet is still a little nervous but will still approach if you have food and will let you touch him. Their names were changed: Basil is George and Piglet is Edward. They have been causing havoc, chasing each other and knocking plants over.

1 week: They're doing really well,  running around a lot and chasing each other, eating well. George is very comfortable now. Edward is still quite nervous but making progress and getting more confident

1 month: They're really settled, in a good routine. They're eating, playing and cuddling with their owners. Everyone is happy

B & P 1 month

 

Pecan, adopted May 5, 22
1 day: He settled in instantly and has been so inquisitive and cuddly since he was brought home. He's been renamed Basil/Baz and is starting to respond to his name. He used the litter tray in the first 30 minutes and has been eating and drinking lots. "We've got the perfect kitten!". 
Stacy and her family did an amazing job raising him to be so friendly.

 

Pecan, day 1

1 week: He's going so well. He was exploring from the moment he was brought home. He sleeps a lot during the day and gets very playful at night time. He hasn't been shy or scared at all.

Pecan, day 1

 1 month: He's got a huge 1.5m climbing post which keeps him fit and entertained during playtime. At night he sleeps in a few different beds around the apartment. He seems to be a very happy kitty, is eating well and loves a cuddle on their lap watching TV. He's responding to his name too.

Pecan, day 1

 George, adopted May 9, 22

1 day: He is doing really well, he is very affectionate and has used the litter tray. He has eaten all his meals and is such a sweet boy. "He is the absolute sweetest cat I've ever met"

 

George day 1

1 week: He's settling in well and is a bit crazy when they try to eat something. He is super cuddly and sweet and is exploring rooms. He has been renamed Biscuit. He is meowing a lot, even when he's being patted. It's all the time, but mostly when he is hungry. He sat outside the bathroom door when his owner was showering and meowed a lot.

 

1 month: He is really good. He has explored all of the rooms but he still isn't a big fan of the bedroom. He also is still very vocal but we are working with him on that! Today is the first morning he hasn't meowed since 6am for food! He still loves cuddles and is really fond of kisses on his head and he likes to try and climb up the owner's leg for hugs. If she holds him, he will wrap his arms around her neck and snuggle in as well. He is such a sweet cat. Very affectionate and full of 
personality!

George 1 week

Yesterday

 I wasn't at Safe yesterday but Robin and Catsie took some photos to share.

Beauty wasn't turffed out of her stand alone so that it could go to Westfield over the weekend. She has taken to the cat carrier that I installed for her.

Beauty

Maggie went to be desexed last week. Her kitten Lisa is much friendlier now.

Lisa

Myrtle waits for somebody to come by to talk to her.

Myrtle

Sydney was looking a bit sleepy. I hope he doesn't have what Adelaide had. No news of what has happened to Adelaide.

Sydney

There is a new Ginge in the play place as well as another Sabrina who was hiding.

Ginge

And a work experience teenager had a lovely time with Coco who is a snuggle bunny!

Coco upside down with delight