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Post by jean on Oct 5, 2007 21:23:28 GMT
My sister had a cat called "Esbee" couldn't quite work it out - Esbee turned out to be SB - Silly B****r and it was  |
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Post by Shrubrose on Oct 5, 2007 21:25:51 GMT
My sister had a cat called "Esbee" couldn't quite work it out - Esbee turned out to be SB - Silly B****r and it was Ha ha. Love that jlo. Lateral thinking. Must give it a go. |
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Post by Shrubrose on Oct 12, 2007 0:59:28 GMT
Finally decided on names for the kitties - Tinker (Tink for short) - little female and Brew (short for Bruiser) - big boy! They now come for cuddles so I think they've settled in and feel at home, at long last.
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Post by JennyWrenn on Oct 12, 2007 6:49:03 GMT
Aw how lovely - is Mum OK Shrub?
jenny x
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Post by Shrubrose on Oct 12, 2007 18:14:19 GMT
Yep, she's fine jenny. She just loves being loved! Lots of face rubbing and have you ever known a cat to look you straight in the eye? And hold your gaze? They dont often, do they. But she does. Goes right through me sometimes ;D
Still has a rotten cough on occasions but she is filling out well. Looks like a bit of a pudding now.
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Post by JennyWrenn on Oct 12, 2007 18:25:42 GMT
Awh that's nice - she is a lucky cat eh ;D
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Post by Shrubrose on Oct 12, 2007 18:28:57 GMT
I kind of think we're lucky jenny. To be able to have the pleasure of her in our lives. Sounds a bit corny; not meant to.
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Post by Shrubrose on Nov 8, 2007 8:16:06 GMT
Well, update on Smudge and her babes. All been to the vets and had jabs! Costly, that was  Tink and Brew are both little boys!!! They're now booked in for the 'snip'. Smudge has had 'it all taken away' and now sports a lovely bare patch, duly stitched. Looked pretty zonked out all evening but did manage to eat a little bit of something and slept a lot. She had problems breathing when given the anaesthetic so they stopped proceedings and took an xray. She has an abnormality of her sternum and very small lungs which were full of fluid (which explains her cough!). They gave her some diuretics to help clear her lungs. She seems to be making a good recovery and is longing to get outside. Tink and Brew are loving to be cuddled now and have made themselves very much at home, I'm pleased to report. ;D |
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Post by nightowl on Nov 8, 2007 9:36:17 GMT
So glad Smudge survived her op Shrubby I bet the boys wouldn't want to snuggle you if they knew what you've got planned for them!!!! ;D |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 8, 2007 14:23:17 GMT
Aw Shrub big big kiss from Aunty Jenny Wrenn  She is big brave pussy cat - glad the vet could sort out her probs |
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Post by Shrubrose on Nov 8, 2007 19:15:26 GMT
Probably not NO! Best I dont tell them, aint it? ;D Jenny, glad to see you around She's bearing up very 'prettily' is our Smudge. Very graceful with her present limitations, poor thing! |
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Post by Dutchy on Nov 21, 2007 18:57:14 GMT
Ah found it.
Lovely cats Shrub.
Nice pic. There are times that I am tempted to get a cat.......
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Post by Shrubrose on Nov 21, 2007 19:01:38 GMT
Ah found it. Lovely cats Shrub. Nice pic. There are times that I am tempted to get a cat....... Then one day dutchy you must give in. ;D They can be the most delightful companions. Very sociable, loving and loads of fun. And mostly take care of themselves. |
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Post by Dutchy on Nov 22, 2007 8:51:03 GMT
I know but one has to be there to be a good companion and I am out and about too much.
It would not be good for the cat.
You can't just get a pet and then leave it to its ow devise.
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Post by Shrubrose on Nov 22, 2007 16:59:44 GMT
True! Cats are better than other pets at being left to their own devices though - they find lots to entertain themselves with  My OH and I are often not around during the day and they cope fine! |
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Post by nightowl on Nov 22, 2007 17:17:55 GMT
They sleep 20 hours a day, Dutchy (its a tough old life but someone's gotta do it! ) You don't have to be there with a cup of tea every time they wake up ;D If you're not about much get 2 cats!!! ;D |
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Post by MamIDdau on Nov 23, 2007 19:14:32 GMT
That's why we got Schmickles <coff> I told OH it would calm Shadda down if we got another cat and it would also keep him company.... haha funniest thing I've said in ages. Schmickles is off her head and doesn't leave the poor bugger alone. Then again, he HAS calmed down since we got her. Shame she more than makes up for it!
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Post by Shrubrose on Nov 23, 2007 19:16:04 GMT
That's why we got Schmickles <coff> I told OH it would calm Shadda down if we got another cat and it would also keep him company.... haha funniest thing I've said in ages. Schmickles is off her head and doesn't leave the poor bugger alone. Then again, he HAS calmed down since we got her. Shame she more than makes up for it! Are you sure poor Shadda's not traumatised April?  |
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Post by MamIDdau on Nov 23, 2007 21:02:11 GMT
Probably!! He doesn't get any peace. If it's not Schmickles it's Eric. Eric pins him down, licks him and then tries to put his head in his mouth or grip the back of his neck. It's definitely not malicious but I don't really want my cat's head being put in my dog's mouth lol He decided to lie down on Schmickles earlier, nearly crushed her...  |
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Post by Shrubrose on Nov 24, 2007 7:50:54 GMT
Probably!! He doesn't get any peace. If it's not Schmickles it's Eric. Eric pins him down, licks him and then tries to put his head in his mouth or grip the back of his neck. It's definitely not malicious but I don't really want my cat's head being put in my dog's mouth lol He decided to lie down on Schmickles earlier, nearly crushed her... Oh to be so popular!! ;D |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Dec 3, 2007 7:13:47 GMT
Just keeping up with the Thread - hows the family Shrub? I mean Pussy Cat family naturally jenny x |
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Post by Shrubrose on Dec 3, 2007 7:16:58 GMT
They're doing fine jenny! Got a photo of Tink that I must post. They've all settled. Smudge still comes and goes but she's fattened up nicely. Now has a bonny round face. Brew is huge and Tink still small and very cute!! The boys are having the 'chop' next week |
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Post by nightowl on Dec 3, 2007 10:09:11 GMT
Ho-Ho-Ho, little boys!! Guess what Santa's got for you!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Shrubrose on Dec 3, 2007 18:55:03 GMT
Ho-Ho-Ho, little boys!! Guess what Santa's got for you!! ;D ;D ;D You're evil NO! ;D Methinks this might be one Christmas they'll remember, or more likely, choose to forget. Awww! |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Dec 4, 2007 7:42:48 GMT
They wont know anything about it and their Mummy will look after them
Any photos yet please
jenny x
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Post by nightowl on Dec 4, 2007 9:10:30 GMT
How old are they now Shrubby? And how many cats have you got altogether with Mum and the Boys?
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Post by Shrubrose on Dec 4, 2007 21:31:27 GMT
You're right jenny. My christmas trifle will send them into temporary oblivion ;D I'll try to get some up to date pics this weekend. NO, the boys are about 7 months old I would guess. We have four. Holly is from a previous rescue, and then there's Smudge and her two boys. So, four in all. They keep us entertained in our dotage. |
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Post by Missredhead on Dec 4, 2007 21:51:34 GMT
cat stockings all round I think.....with a little bit extra for the boys.....just to take their minds off of 'youknowwhat'
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Post by Shrubrose on Dec 4, 2007 21:53:24 GMT
What a jolly good idea. Except that their 'little bit extra' will be no more before very long
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Post by Missredhead on Dec 4, 2007 22:08:26 GMT
you been taking lessons from NO? I didn't mean THAT sort of bit extra |
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My OH and I are often not around during the day and they cope fine! 
