Pamela and Katie spent several
months with us as they were both pregnant when they arrived. We reunited them
when their kittens were weaned but as mentioned we weren't 100% sure it was the
right thing to do - it seems it was! |
We adopted Pamela
and Katie on the 8th or 9th October this year. They are now known as
Lavender, the bigger one and Tasha, the smaller one. Jan wasn't
sure if they'd get on although they are sisters or mum and daughter. The good
news is they are doing fine and seem to enjoy being together, just an odd very
minor tussle now and then. I'm sure they're very happy and have settled in
well, two different characters but so lovely. Tasha follows me (Nick) around
wherever I go and never misses a chance to jump on my lap! Lavender is just as
sweet but a little quieter but equally affectionate and likes to be picked up,
unlike Tasha. It's a pleasure to have them especially now they don't wake us by
walking on our heads at 4am! We're looking forward to many happy years with
them and hopefully they are too. And lastly, thanks for the opportunity of us
having them and good luck with all your good work. |
When they came to collect him he
had contracted cat flu and it was suggested that he should be left at the farm
until recovered. They felt that he would get better quicker in a warm, homely
environment with more individual attention than he would have been able to
receive at Foal Farm. A family friend was a vet and he suggested taking the cat
into the bathroom when they had a shower, to steam his nose clear and it worked
and he got better. |
We got our cat
from you then named Jerry now called Buddy in November 1995 age 5! And
he is still leading a happy life at the ripe old age of 15. He had been at foal
farm for around 4 months when we visited and he caught our eye immediately as
he was so desperate to get out that he was climbing up the mesh caging. That
was it we just had to have him. On geting him home, he was ill for nearly a
week, only getting up to go to the loo, my dad thought that we had brought a
card board cut out not a real cat!! . Since then he has been living a wonderful
life, he turned out to be a very friendly cat and soon settled in to become a
much loved (and spoilt) member of the family! Anyway just thought that I'd give
you an update from one successful story from the past and say thank-you for
taking him in when you did or he wouldn't be with us now. Keep up the good
work. |
Many owners worry about how a new arrival will get on
with the resident feline but in most cases all that is needed is
time!
We were really nervous about how our other cat, Ruby, would
accept a new friend only 2 months after loosing our other cat but apart from a
few 'hissing and spitting' moments, she and Spike now happily chase each
other around the garden and house. |
The wooden floor
in our living room means that Spike often ends up looking like he's from a Road
Runner cartoon when his back legs are spinning before he can get a grip on the
floor and run off. We're having to keep a close eye on him at meal times as he
often goes from one bowl to another after Ruby has finished her dinner. Spike
has just started to go out into the garden during the day at work and is always
sitting at the back door waiting for us when we get home. Although we would
like to think that this is because he is glad to see us, I'm sure that it's
more likely to do with the food that he's about to get. As you can see he is a
very affection cat, who stands up and pulls your hand towards him if YOU can't
quite reach him. He's also quite fond of licking your hand and then using it as
a flannel to clean himself and if he can't reach a hand then he's quite happy
to give you a kiss on the nose. Every one who has met Spike has commented on
his unusual colour and said what a friendly cat he is. He's fitted in very well
and we love him to bits. We're so glad that we could give a good home to a cat
with such a wonderful character. Thank You |