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Bubbles Update

Just an update on Bubbles ,he is settling in wonderfully
and now even venturing into the living room on his own
knowing the dog is there.

He is still a little wary of Spot but is coming on in leaps and
bounds and loves sitting on the back of the sofa and
nodding off watching the rats in their cage ,but has made
no attempt to chase them.

He is eating very well and is perfectly clean in his toilet.

He really is an absolute joy and so playful and affectionate
we love him to bits . I have enclosed a few pictures of him
and will keep you updated again soon.

29/01/12

Being cute xxx

Long pussyxx she loves those fluffy blankets!

Very happy Xxx

She gets in any box xx

We keep telling her to get off the internet she wants
her own facebook pagexx

Thanks to the RSPCA for helping us find hollyxxx

27/01/12

Daisy Update


Just to let you know Dizzie (was Daisy) has settled in really well, after a
few days of hissing from Connie they now sleep on the sofa together quite happily!

Dizzie seems to regard Connie as her big sister and runs around after
her wherever she goes - if Connie isn't around then she follows Sian or I!

Her favourite room in the house is the bathroom as she's fascinated with water -
running taps, the bath - anything will do!!

02/12/11

Indie Update


Indie (Ernie) has been with Roxy and I for a couple of months now and
has settled in really well, he is a handsome young man and has definitely
found love with Roxy!

I decided to get Indie as Roxy was becoming lonely in the house when
I was not there, and since the minute they met they have got on as if they
had always been together, i couldn’t have wished for a more suitable
kitten to join us. They were both approx. 6 months old at the time of
them being introduced, they accepted each other well and are now growing up
and learning together, its a full time hobby just watching them interact
and play with all their toys!

He has a few bad habits, such as trying to get into next doors house
all the time and has even managed to steal their dogs toy and bring
it back home!

Cherry Update


Cherry was found abandoned in a pub which had also been boarded up
so there was no way out for this poor girl!
Thank God she was found in time, she has since been adopted
after recieving lots of TLC in one of our great foster homes.
Here is some news from Cherry's mum:

We have had Cherry for three weeks now and she has fitted in perfectly
with our little family.
She enjoys having the freedom to roam where ever she likes in the house
and settle down for a snooze in a place of her choosing (some of her
locations are top secret as we havn't discovered where they are yet,
she just pops up from no where! ) She plays with our daughter (Cherrys
new sister) lovely as she can now throw the ball for her and the
giggles hysterically when Cherry chases it (great fun to watch)
She spends a lot of time sitting in the window, watching the fish in
the tank and running through her six foot tunnel!
We are really pleased at how well she is house trained (Thanx
Colette)and proud of how she has adapted so quickly in to our home. Our
family is complete :)

Tyson Update

Tyson came into our care just because he wasn't good with cats.
He was in our kennels but was not at all happy so went into a
foster home with Katie and Cathleen, he was with us a few months
but eventually the right family came along and here are a few
words from them:

Tyson is brill, he's fantastic with the kids and he loves to
hogg my bed lol! When we first met him he was very hyper,
by the time we got him home he was so calm and couchy its
like he's been part of our family forever. Hes just amazing
and we love him to bits. We thought Katie was amazing too,
shes done a fab job with him he's so well behaved we cant
believe our luck.

Thanks again for all your help with us adopting him we
really are lucky.

Luv lisa x

Fudge Update

Fudge has been renamed Pippin (after a very special bunny I hand reared
that was then adopted by my friend)
and is now happily bonded with Polly. We started the bonding on Sunday
2nd October after giving him time to settle in and to get them used
to being swapped over into each other's space, and it went really well.

By the following saturday it was still all positive so I supervised
them together for an extended session and was then able to leave them
together. He is a bit of a sex pest but she takes it all in her stride
and sticks her bum in a corner if she has had enough! That should all
settle down more as his hormones settle, it can take up to 6 months
after neutering for them to settle down fully.
So I now have two "helpers" when I'm trying to clean them out!

He's a real little character, very active and cheeky, and loves all
the toys. the different levels in the hutch and their wooden den box,
which also has vetbed on top for them to jump up and sit on.
I haven't had much success with photos as they are so active, but I
thought this one of them tucking into a bowl of redigrass and alfalfa
hay together would do to be going on with, and I'll try to get some
more for you over the coming weeks.

Thanks for letting us have him, Polly says thank you too.
Helena
x

Sherbert and Cola Update

Sherbert and Cola were adopted from our branch
via one of our wonderful foster homes.
They were callously tied up in a bin bag and dumped on a
country road.
We brought them back to full health and here are a few words
from their new family:
I just wanted to drop you a quick line to let you know that
the kitties have settled in really well.
I have attached a couple of pictures of them hard at work.
They were a bit frightened in the car on the way home
but as soon as we let them run around and get their bearings,
they were really comfortable straight away.
In fact, it's taken them no time at all to make themselves at home.
They really do have very lovely personalities. We love playing with them
and the kids really love watching them running up and down and the 'cat
hotel' was made which is more like a merecat tunnel really and they love
that. Coco fell down the toilet (you did warn me!!)
but just wet her tail and didn't really learn her lesson as she's still jumping up there,
they've both tried to get into every available cupboard and the dishwasher.
We're all on guard.
We all wanted to say a massive thank you for your time,
letting us come to your house and showing us the ropes with them
and letting us have the supplies.
We're registering them with the vets
now that they're insured tomorrow.
Will let you know how they get on -
maybe in a year they'll still be as manic - hopefully so!!




Gizmo Update

We took Gizmo as a foster dog from another area.
He had been in kennels for quite a while after being taken in as a cruelty case.
Gizmo had a huge tumour on his leg and a damaged eye.
While we were fostering him Gizmo had the tumour removed
and we gradually nursed him back to health.
We'd adopted an older dog from the RSPCA before so we were used to having an oldie.
I must confess to being one of the people that didn't like staffies
and was a little apprenhensive when we were asked to foster one.
I thought it would be a good start as a fosterer though
because there would be no way I would want to keep him. How wrong I was!
After looking after Gizmo for a couple of months we realised that we couldn't give him up
because he had become one of the family!
He is such an affectionate boy and loves to lay cuddled up to us on the sofa.
He makes so many noises it's like he's talking to us and he's such good company.
He goes for walks with his doggy friends and is a very happy old man.
I would have no hesitation in having another staffie
if I was to get another dog in the future.
Gizmo now has a temporary playmate in the form of Bernard,
a 12 year old boxer that we are fostering.
They get on really well and its lovely to see them playing together.
Some people are put off by having an older dog but there are many advantages.
You don't need to house train them!
They are still very keen to go for walks but inbetween walks they sleep alot
so they are ideal if you need to leave them for a few hours.
Also if you have an older dog you aren't committing to maybe 15 years of owning a dog.
Whilst it may mean that the heartache might come sooner than if you have a puppy,
you are giving an oldie a loving home for the last few years of their life.
Our previous oldie, Jasper, was with us for 15 months and he was adorable.



Basil Update

Hi to all at Macc RSPCA
A big thank you to all of you especially Carmen
for bringing Basil into our lives
and Lynn for taking very good care of him in his early months
and for the time you took to hand him over.
He has been with us five weeks now
and with every new day he entertains us with some new antic.
His favorite pastime is playing ball, especially at about 5am
and he is a really talented left, right and back footer.
He even carries his toys back upstairs
so he can get the velocity of the downhill staircase all over again!
He is definitely an early bird and attracts
our attention in the morning by tapping us on the nose,
if that doesn't work he takes a running jump
ensuring his landing finds a nice soft tummy,
if we still feign sleep (because we are awake!)
any exposed body part comes under attack.
We've not been late for work recently that's for sure!
When things are a little quieter he likes to take up position in an upstairs window
to survey all that is around him or relax on an old blanket under a radiator
(yes I know its summer),
he has not once been found curled up on the new expensive kitty bed
that we purchased in anticipation of his arrival!
We can't believe he is the same shy pussy cat
who hid under the wardrobe for the first few days.
Unfortunately for Basil he showed us his weakness for treats
very early on and this inability to resist meant he didn't stay hidden for very long!
Saying that there was never any issue with lack of appetite
and I'm sure he has grown already because he really does like his milk and biscuits!
Somebody else managed to draw him out of his shell and that was Harry the hamster
who was on a temporary secondment while his family went to Greece.
We initially kept the two separated but the inquisitive nature
of both meant they were soon sharing some close personal space.
Harry, with the protection of bars or a plastic outer ball
was in control and all Basil could do was wonder at his play mates activities.
Harry is safely back home now but what Basil learnt from Harry
is that performing to the audience gets you just what you want!
His first venture out was captured on camera.
We thought after three weeks he would be desperate to make a bid for freedom
but in true Basil style he took only one step at a time
and settled for a small taste of what was to come.
Of course now he has built up his confidence he can't wait to get out in the morning
and seek a new adventure although he does like to come back and use his own loo,
but then don't we all! We have lost two collars so far
and I've just placed an order for three more replacements!
There is a tree branch somewhere
with his beautiful red collars and my contact details.
He is more than content with the jungle at the back of the house
and hasn't been in the slightest bit interested in venturing out the front
so we are hoping we can keep it that way.
And bless him, one shake of his treats and he comes running back.
Basil now rules the roost and we meet his daily demands
which he communicates to us constantly with his very chatty, squeaky meow.
He is developing into a very handsome cat and doesn't he know it!
His previous misadventure which led to him being in your care in the first place
has left him with a very cute wonky tooth which has broken the hearts of all our friends
and family who have got to know him.
We have attached some photos so you can see what he is up to.
Thanks again for everything,
we have just donated again to your very worthy cause!
Nicky & Carys




Bo Update

Bo was in the pound at just 6-7 weeks old
after a boy saved her from youths kicking her around like a football.
When we have space we do like to help dogs, young and old,
in council pounds that are facing destructions,
Bo was one of those dogs.
Look at her now!



Rosie, Ruby & Daisy Update

 

Here are some photos of Oscar,
and as you can see he is getting to be very handsome.
He is very mischievous - into anything and everything!!!
He and Daisy(black one) play for hours and hours each day in the garden,
bouncing around, playing tug,kangaroo boxing, stalking birds,
digging holes and burying his swag!!
When we recieved him off you he was white...now we aren't so sure!!!!!
He loves his rubber ring and his rope tug, he also loves the table leg,
plastic anythings, teddies, any item left lying around, pencils, bits of paper etc -
if its "stealable" he will steal it!!!!!
He absolutely loves people and other dogs -
he is in training to be an RSPCA collecting dog
(he has got one street collection to his name!!)
He is very well mannered and very well behaved when out and about -
he will sit and wait at kerbs n traffic lights, he will sit and offer his paw
(he learned this pretty quickly from copying Hector and Daisy).
The next step is to get him used to a tortoise!!!!
He loves to play "invisible dog" on either the sofa or in a vacant bed
(as you will see in some of the photos).
He can always be heard though as he snores that loud - it almost sounds like a human.
I weighed him a couple of weeks ago and he was 17.8kg - so hes growing quite well.
He loves his food and anyone elses if left unattended.
It feels like we have had him forever, he is such a loveable little character
and he has fitted in soooo very well, we all love him so much.
All our friends and family think he is great, and i think Oscar likes all the attention too!!!
Thank you for all the care and love you gave to him whilst he was in your care.
Regards:
Liz, Roger, Eleanor and Philip Davis
plus Hector, Daisy and Oscar


 

Today is the first anniversary we celebrate with our dear little boy, his
 first 'gotcha' day!
 It is hard to imagine life without our dear friend now, he has become so
 important to us both. There is nothing like the wonderful greeting we get
 when we walk in the door, a manic wag of the tail and then he rushes off to
 find his favourite toy, his chimpanzee called Bamba Zonke!
 He has his health problems as he has heart failure but he is well controlled
 on medication and it does not seem to upset his quality of life. We still go
 for walks but not quite as far as a year ago and we have some steps for him
 to get on the bed now as he was struggling to jump up at night.
 He enjoys a lap to snuggle up on and is a constant and loyal companion
 always, following me around the house whenever I leave the room. He does
 still enjoy the company of other dogs, even if he has to share me as you can
 see!
 Thank you for all you did for him and thank you for letting us enjoy this
 time with him.
 Best wishes to you all from
 Bill, Jan and Ziggy



Sally Update