General Chat

Hi Shirley, Thanks again. I am worried now that if we do get Ellie back, the Cats Protection people will not let us have the kittens. And if they do, what if Ellie doesn't like the kittens? Do kittens usually settle in ok if there is a recently established cat? Liz x

Hi Well at least if they finally decide to keep Ellie ,then the decision is out of your hands & you can go ahead & get two kitty,s . We got our beautiful Mirabelle from the Cats protection ,she a British Shorthair ,blue /cream & a lovely affectionate girl. Our black moggy was homed from another shelter by our daughter & we took him when she met & moved in with her now hubby because he,s very allergic to cats,so at least she can still see him. If you do take Ellie,then don,t feel guilty,you will be giving a home to a puss who doesnt get on with the other pets in her present home,which must be stressful for her. Shirley

Hi Shirley and Jude, Thanks for your input. I have just spoken to hubby and he is all for getting Ellie back, and like you, thinks getting another kitten would be an excellent compromise! I have spoken to cat's Mum, who is now wracked with anxiety about us having the cat, and she wants to speak to her daughter after school to see if she is ok about it. I am now feeling awfully guilty as I think she was relieved when I initially said we would probably not take her back. I feel as if I am taking their pet away from them... Liz x

Owwwww bless it,it would love to be with you lot!!!! Probably best though to do as Shirley has suggested - ask the rest of the family and praps have both (or 3)!!! good luck jude sarf wales

would suggest getting all the family involved with making any decision,then each will feel they had a hand in getting the puss or pusses!!! Just a suggestion tho. is it poss to take back Ellie & get a kitten too?. Shirley

I have just updated the original message, and will be popping out for an hour now. I look forward to reading any comments/ opinions when I get back. Thanks in advance, Liz x

Hi, The lady from the Cats Protection League has just phoned and is coming round on Monday evening to assess our home etc. She says she has plenty of kittens looking for homes, so that has certainly put a smile on daughter's face. We are all really excited now (even hubby is sort of pleased about it lol), so I will let you all know what happens on Monday. Liz x

I am sorry you are having to give up Ellie, but I think you are doing the right thing. She does belong to the other people but I do know how you feel about losing her. My first own cat was given to me as a kitten. I had her for 14 years before she was taken ill. After losing her I visited the local RSPCA. they had loads of cats from all backgrounds. I fell in love with a tortoisshell cat who was a stray aged about 5 who they called Bonnie. I took her on and called her Angel. She was great. After 3 years with Angel she was taken sick too. Within 2 weeks I found Lilly, who they said was 5 in fact she was 4, at the same RSPCA centre. Her birth date was on her vets record card. It turned out that Lilly had been loved and cared for by her previous owner since her birth but had to give her up due to moving. Please if you really want a cat or a kitten take a trip to the local RSPCA or contact your local Cats Protection League. There are loads of unwanted cats out there who really need a new home with people who care. Lilly was 5 on Monday and I love her loads. Fi x

Oh what a shame..... but how exciting to get some kittens!! I went into the pet shop recently to get Clic's a lead.... new home so now we walk round the garden evry few hours so she can get used to the place before I let her out on her own.... well anyway they had 6 BEAUTIFUL ickle kittens and I was so so tempted but i just know that madam would so not approve of another creature getting her strokes and cuddles! :O)

Hi Christine, Daughter was very tearful, but she will get over it. The owner has already collected Ellie, or Lily as she is actually called. I have now phoned the Cats Protection League, and am awaiting a call from a Homing Officer to discuss what is available, and when etc. Liz x

Evening Liz, sounds like you have made the right decision there, hope the children are ok, am sure there are some little kittens about just waiting for a loving home, better start thinking of some names now! :)) Jennifer, am sorry to hear about your cat :(

Thank you Jennifer - I am so sorry to hear about your cat. I have rung a number in the local paper advertising a number of 8 week old kittens, but I had to leave a message. Fingers crossed... Liz x

Oh what a shame when you had all been getting used to the cat. If you are looking for another kitten(s)/cat try contacting your local Cats Protection, RSPCA etc rehoming centre. Often it is mainly adult cats, but sometimes kittens too. Many years ago when I lived with my parents our second cat was bought as a kitten from RSPCA - wonderful cat! P.S Our cat died very suddenly on Friday evening so it's good to hear of someone looking to give another one a loving home. All the best with your search.

Oh dear... I have just received a phone call from our friends to say Ellie's owner has materialised. Apparently they have been away, and the person who was going in to feed the cat and dog accidentally let the cat out. By the description, it is clearly Ellie. They have kindly said that if she is settled we could keep her, but I think I am going to give her back and start again with 2 kittens (which is what we wanted in the first place). All I have to do now is break the news to the children when they get back from trampolining at 7. Btw, does anyone know of any kittens looking for homes in Newcastle-under-Lyme? Liz x

Evening Liz, our black&white boy was a 'waspy' old thing when we first got him, but now he is easy going, that is until he goes to the Vets, then he becomes posessed!, he has a right reputation there, they've all got bite scars to prove it! :)) Am sure Ellie will settle down fine, hope all goes well for you, good luck :)

Hi all, In case anyone is interested, we have been to the vet's. Ellie is a young adult female after all, not a kitty as we thought, not previously microchipped and possibly already spayed. We have to keep her in for 6 weeks to see if she has a season, and then if she does we can get her spayed and chipped at the same time. Unfortunately the vet seems to think she has an aggressive temperament (in fact she called her an evil cat lol) as she sometimes snaps when she is being stroked and behaved very grumpily when being examined. We'll just have to see how she goes, but I'm sure she will settle down Liz x

I will let you know tomorrow whether she is Orlando or Ellie - our appt is 4.30 pm. Fi I will take a look at your website. Liz x

I love cats, have had 3 of my own to date, but grown up with them all my life. My current puss is Lilly and it is her birthday today. I also have a website for pets. http://groups*msn*com/FisFelinesandFriends replace * with . You can all join if you wish. I do my tree as well as run my site about pets. Fi

Liz........... She sounds like my four cats. They just lie wherever they want to. Have bought a couple of cat baskets, one a few years ago and one recently when we got a new kitten, but neither was ever used except the one for the kitten which was used for about 2/3 days. I change my cat litter daily but that's because one of my cats won't go, out except very occasionally in the summer when it's dark and that's usually only for about 1/2 an hour. Just remember to keep an eye on the water bowl especially in hot weather. Most of all enjoy you cat. Let us know what you are going to call her. Juliexx

Thank you all for your advice. I certainly will keep her in for 2 weeks, and will ask the vet tomorrow about microchipping - I really hope she hasn't already got one though! I don't like the idea of her being out at night at all, so I will try and get her used to coming in (when she eventually does go out lol). It is so funny, my daughter has made her beds all over the house out of old cushions, blankets, beanbags etc, but will she lie on them? No chance! She takes up position on my expensive Laura Ashley cushion on the settee. We put her in the garage last night, with a pile of bedding, some water and her litter tray (not all in the same corner) and she seemed fine. I expected her to cry but she didn't. We have a connecting door through so its not as if she is far away. Liz x