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Post by Shrubrose on Jul 29, 2007 9:36:21 GMT
Here's a photo of Holly. She's about 2 and a half years old. And is very elusive. Shy of cameras and strangers. We rescued her one cold winter's night, when my BIL found she and her sister in a wet cardboard box on a remote country lane. He saw the glint of their eyes as they both peeped over the top of the box and stopped to pick them up. They were full of a cold, matted eyes and coughs. We think they were about 6 weeks old. Fortunately with the help of the vet, they were restored to health and came to live with me and OH, and our other four cats (all of whom have sadly died, since - last year was rotten!). She likes a cuddle now and then and always on her own terms!  This is Missy, whom we lost on Mother's Day this year. She was delightful, always wanted to be in on everything and we miss her lots.  |
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Post by nightowl on Jul 29, 2007 18:00:03 GMT
Oooh, you like your tabbies don't you Shrub?
Me too ;D
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Post by Shrubrose on Jul 29, 2007 19:13:00 GMT
Yes I do NO. IMHO they're usually the most loving of cats. Though, you sometimes have to work at getting it. Missy always would sit on the keyboard of my laptop and pad my fingers as I tried to type. I often couldn't type as she would sprawl across said keyboard. She loved the heat it generated. I miss her dreadfully. I could do anything with her, she didn't give a hoot. I've never had a cat like her.
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Post by Plocket on Jul 30, 2007 7:28:24 GMT
Oh isn't she pretty? What a sweetie you've got there Shrubby  We had a friend once who had a pedigree Prussian Blue (or whatever) and it wasn't allowed outside. Oneday though it did get out and after a few months gave birth to the cutest tabby striped blue cats!!! The thing was the mother was a bad tempered madam but the kittens all had lovely friendly tempraments. I guess what you say about tabbies must be right! |
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Post by Shrubrose on Jul 30, 2007 19:02:23 GMT
I've had a few Plocket and always found them to be loving and playful. Loved the tale about the naughty pussy cat - she made sure she had some fun, didn't she?
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Post by nightowl on Jul 31, 2007 6:39:31 GMT
Blue Tabbies?? Sounds gorgeous  She could have started a whole new breed! I would like one  |
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Post by Plocket on Jul 31, 2007 7:12:52 GMT
I think she must have had fun Shrubby!!!  I would have loved to have one of the kittens - they were totally worthless of course, unlike the mother But I already had Emmy at the time and she wasn't the sort of cat to share attention ;D The kittens were so cute though - I'm sure you can imagine the bluish hair with lighter stripes and darker stripes. I think some had white tummies too. They really were the product of an illicit liaison ;D |
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Post by Shrubrose on Jul 31, 2007 18:29:34 GMT
How lovely. Can imagine the colours. I' m with NO. Would love one.
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Post by Shrubrose on May 31, 2008 7:48:59 GMT
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Post by Plocket on May 31, 2008 17:46:06 GMT
E-mail them to Springwatch Shrubby - she is so sweet!!!
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Post by nightowl on May 31, 2008 19:00:51 GMT
Oh Shrub ;D, that one with her face plastered to the screen is so funny! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by JennyWrenn on May 31, 2008 19:34:12 GMT
She likes Kate Humble - what a picture - bless her ;D
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Post by Ruthie on May 31, 2008 20:06:05 GMT
So sweet isn't it when they do that. My long gone siames boy used to love watching the snooker!
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Post by Tig on May 31, 2008 23:04:01 GMT
 Don't post the sad bits Shrub, I had tears in my eyes reading the bit about Missy  It is the worst bit of having pets, losing them  x Tig
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jun 1, 2008 6:20:12 GMT
I know Tiggy - when I lost Danny my Afghan I went to pieces; it wasnt expected he was only nine - I culdnt leave the house for over a week I was so distraught |
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Post by Shrubrose on Jun 1, 2008 8:22:19 GMT
All part of life's rich pattern Tig and Jenny though, isn't it? We'd have wanted her to be with us for longer but it was not to be. Said to OH on the night she went missing that we wouldn't have her long - she was far too trusting, not 'street-wise' at all. Anyway, we have lovely memories of her and lots of pics SR, we've only had one other cat who showed any interest in the TV. There is a dvd you can get for cats - supposed to keep them entertained if they're in the house for long periods. Can you believe it? |
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Post by Shrubrose on Jun 8, 2008 8:45:07 GMT
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jun 8, 2008 19:52:30 GMT
Wonder what she is thinking  What balance too |
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Post by Shrubrose on Jun 8, 2008 21:16:49 GMT
Apart from the obvious - BIRDS ;D - Holly is somewhat inscrutable I'm afraid Jenny. She's a bit 'otherly' if you know what I mean?
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Post by nightowl on Jun 9, 2008 6:41:02 GMT
Shrub, when she's staring up at them like in the first pic, does she make a funny chattering noise?
My cat does when he's birdwatching ;D
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Post by Plocket on Jun 9, 2008 11:48:45 GMT
She is gorgeous! I love that first pose in particular.
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Post by Shrubrose on Jun 10, 2008 6:11:30 GMT
Shrub, when she's staring up at them like in the first pic, does she make a funny chattering noise? My cat does when he's birdwatching ;D No she doesn't NO - I know the noise you mean as some of our 'late' cats used to. She just gives a little 'meow' now and then ;D Thanks P - she is a 'poser'! |
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Don't post the sad bits Shrub, I had tears in my eyes reading the bit about Missy 
