These are 2 of Melissa's kittens
who went to live in Princes Risborough! It sounds as if they have things very
well organised for such little mites! |
We had a very hot
journey on Saturday, but we are now settling into our new home. There are lots
of toys and two very attentive servants. Here is a picture of us on the
enormous tower -- the servants say we will soon grow into it, and we are
getting good at scrambling up it! We also enjoy ping-pong balls and pieces of
string, which the servants move around. The servants have decided that
Freckle's name is Daisy, and Frazzle is called
Bess! |
We had to bring Amber down from the main cat houses as
she seemed very depressed - she was quite fearful of the other cats. Once in a
proper home, things have improved dramatically as you can see! |
This is an update
on Amber, the sweet 3yr Female Tabby that we homed from you one week
ago. She is a lovely little cat and has settled into her new home immediately.
When we came to collect her from you she was so attached to her beanbag that it
had to come home with us too! She loves to be the centre of attention, loves a
fuss and her new catnip mouse to play with! She is eating and drinking well and
putting on weight. she purrs all the time! At the moment she is curled up on
the floor of the bedroom, being gently wafted by the breeze of our fan! We look
forward to many happy years with her! Thank you for all that you do at FOAL -
we would be lost without her! |
It is really nice to hear from cats
that left us many years ago especially when they are so well and happy in their
new homes. Taking in older cats is very satisfying - albeit heartbreaking at
times and we are very grateful to people like Lyne and her family for taking on
our 'special needs' animals. Thyroid tumours are very common in older cats but
fortunately are easily controlled either by medication or surgical
removal. |
Just over 7 years
ago we adopted Chelsea and Rosie. They are beautiful cats. Rosie
is white was very nervous even losing patches of fur through nerves. Chelsea,
the tabby, had no such problems and despite having very few teeth and being 8
years old she showed herself to be a very loving cat - on her terms!!!! She has
had a thyroidectomy in the past and recovered amazingly fast. However, recently
I noticed changes in her behaviour - guzzling water, asking for food, a greasy
coat - so we went to the vet for her annual jab and I asked him to check her
out. It transpires that she has another thyroid tumour on the other side! Poor
thing she is now 15 + . Cleo also came to us from FOAL (initially as a foster
cat)- weighing more than my JRT!! She is now on a prescribed diet food and is a
much slimmer cat - Patch is a young boy who also came to us as a foster cat
with sore patches on his shoulders. Since being in our home he has been weaned
off treatment and his sores have never returned. Chelsea is very much in charge
and tells all the others off. These 4 cats are wonderful despite their
problems, it is so satisfying to see the difference in their lives.
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It is not
often we get letters from our ex-cats themselves - is it the extra toe that
does it? There is a club for 5-toed cats and their owners so there is
obvoiously something speical about them!
I
just wanted to say a big thanks to all of you for looking after me so well when
I was staying at Foal Farm. I really do appreciate everything you did for me
but hope you won't think I'm ungrateful if I tell you that I'm much happier now
in my new home. The only thing I don't like about it here is that I haven't
been allowed to go outside. I sometimes sit on the kitchen windowsill and look
at the garden. There are some lovely butterflies out there that I can't wait to
chase and I'm hoping that if I keep asking I'll be allowed to go outside toplay
soon. Thanks again for looking after me and for finding me some nice new
friends and a lovely home to live in.
Lots
of meows
Tekee
P.S. Being a six-toed cat
I had a bit of trouble with the keyboard so this was kindly typed for me by
Caroline. |
I've been in here
for a week and have settled in very quickly.I was a bit nervous when I first
arrived but mostly I think I was just glad to be out of the car. It was a very
hot day and I really didn't like it but I think Richard has forgiven me for
peeing in his 'pride and joy'! Caroline and Richard gave me lots of cuddles
when we got inside the house and made me feel very welcome. I had a drink and a
snack and then, because I was feeling a bit tired after all of the excitement,
I curled up on Caroline's lap and went to sleep. I like Caroline a lot and when
I was first here and not so sure of the place I followed her everywhere because
she made me feel safe but I don't think she minded! On my second day here I
decided to be very brave and set out to explore my new home. Caroline came with
me because I was still a little bit nervous but before long I had got my
bearings and was a lot more confident. I know my way around now and have
explored every nook and cranny. I like to pass the time looking out of the
front window at people going past and one of the neighbours has even been round
especially to visit me. My favourite place of all though is the blue sofa. I
like sitting there during the day because not only is it really comfy but I can
see most of downstairs and keep a check on everybody's movements. Just because
my eyes are closeddoesn't actually mean that I'm sleeping! When I'm not having
snoozes I like playing and I have some fab new toys. My favourite is Catnip
Mouse and I'm sending you a picture of me playing with it as well as one of me
in a more relaxed pose on the sofa. |
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Sidney was
rehomed in April and is very happy and relaxed as you can see! His new owners
write:
He is a lovely cat, very laid back - he
rarely moves out of the house! - and takes everything in his stride. He quickly
established the best spots to sleep - the desk (my paperwork is covered with
paw prints!), the travel bags and occasionally - the cat basket! He sleeps a
lot and very soundly, waking up when the rest of us want to go to bed! He loves
the garden and sometimes jumps from the first floor window onto the garage
roof, rather than use the cat flap. We are so pleased he came home with
us! |