Success stories - Adopt a cat - 2013
Phoebe - formerly Sharon (adopted August 2013)
Sharon came into Cats Protection Glasgow care in July 2013 after
she had been given up by her owner. She was adopted by Karen in August
2013 and renamed Phoebe. Karen has kindly let us know that Phoebe has
settled in brilliantly and is causing all sorts of mischief! She likes
to run around with things, including Karen's pyjama bottoms, and deposit
them in an undisclosed location. Most of her fluffy toys end up in the
same place! Phoebe is a very vocal cat and chirrups, purrs and mews all
the time.The branch are so happy that Phoebe and Karen found each other
and we wish them many happy years together.
Sheldon - formerly James Bond (adopted March 2013)
James Bond was adopted by Sophia and her family in March 2013 after
Cats Protection Glasgow picked him up as a stray. He was renamed
Sheldon (some Big Bang Theory fans in this family) and Sophia has sent
us an update on how he is doing with his adopted family. Sophia says
that Sheldon is an absolute delight, so friendly and affectionate.
Everyone gets a head rub when they enter his home and everyone who
meets him adores him. He was quite vocal when he was hungry, to start
with, but now knows when it's meal time. He also loves playing with all
his new toys. He has now become an important member of the family and
Sophia wishes to thank Sheldon's fosterers for the great job they did
with him. She would recommend Cats Protection Glasgow to anyone looking
for a new addition to their family. Looking good Sheldon - we are
delighted you have a lovely new home!
Persick - formerly Bud (adopted January 2013)
Bud was adopted by Azz and Inna in January 2013. Bud has been given
a lovely new Russian name, Persick - how pretty. Persick is an
extremely busy cat with so many things to do such as sleeping, eating
and playing. He loves scratches and cuddles and Azz and Inna call him
their purring machine. Persick has settled so well into his home and
would like to thank Cats Protection, Glasgow (through his adopters of
course!) for giving him the great life he has now. It is our pleasure,
Persick!
Hamish (adopted May 2013)
Hamish was adopted by Julia in May 2013 and she kindly sent us
another update on how this ball of fur is getting on. He follows Julia
everywhere and in her words "he is just a big sook". Julia loves Hamish
to bits and it's clear the feeling is mutual. Thanks, Julia, for
sending us more fantastic pics!
Millie - formerly Wee Betty (adopted 2012)
Wee Betty, now renamed Millie, was
adopted by Kim. Kim wasn’t looking for
an older cat (Millie was 12 when adopted) but Kim is so very happy that she
took a chance with Millie. Millie had
thyroid problems and was unfortunately diagnosed with chronic renal failure but
she is on medication for both. Her
thyroid is now under control and her kidney function is improving as she is now
on a special renal diet. Yay!
Kim has let us know that Millie is a happy lady
despite her medical issues. She is
always purring and miaowing and loves a good brush and getting cuddles. Millie is totally spoiled (like all cats
should be) and has her mum catering to her every need. Her food is heated to make it more palatable,
the kitchen tap is left running so she can drink from it, hot water bottles are
made for her and she is cuddled and kissed on demand. Millie certainly landed on her feet when Kim
adopted her! Kim says Millie is such a
wee character and offers more than a younger cat because of her wisdom and
experience. We are delighted to hear how
Millie is getting on and look forward to more updates from Kim. A big cheer for the senior citizens of the
cat world!
Hamish (adopted May 2013)
Here's the beautiful Hamish adopted by Julia a few weeks ago.
Hamish never made it to our Adopt a Cat pages as he went from home to
home and was rehomed to someone on our indoor waiting list. As you can
see Hamish has made himself at home and Julia is so proud of her
gorgeous boy. We are so happy they found each other!
Brandy - now Hamish (adopted April 2013)
Renee adopted Brandy last week and her daughter, Angela, sent us
this update. "Brandy has settled in since being adopted last week. He
loves getting brushed and fed! He plonks himself down wherever he feels
and is so laid back. My mum is loving spoiling him and getting lots of
cuddles. He has a loud purr and loves the attention he is receiving. My
mum has re-named him and registered him as Hamish! Thank you for looking
after him so well and allowing my mother to adopt him and giving my
mother the companionship and comfort she was missing after the sad
deaths of her two gorgeous Persians last year. I know that Brandy will
be loved just as much and has definitely found his 'forever' guardian".
All at the Branch are delighted that Brandy, sorry Hamish!, and Renee
found each other and became another success story.
Tibby (adopted 2012)
Here's Tibby, who was adopted last year, enjoying a quiet game. More to follow.
Piaf - formerly Daisy (adopted April 2012)
Jennifer and Angus adopted Piaf (formerly
known as Daisy) in April 2012 and Jennifer has sent us an update of how
she is getting on.
"We couldn't imagine our lives without her,
she is like our daughter! We absolutely love her so much and I think she
feels the same about us. She has her own wee routine at night and loves
to sit at the window and be the Neighbourhood Watch. Every evening
after 8:00pm she is looking outside at the same spot. When I get up in
the morning for work at 4:00am she waits outside the bathroom and
follows me around until I leave for work. She even sits with me looking
out the window for my taxi then goes back into bed with Angus. She still
loves her black mouse toy although there is only a tail left! When I
get in from work I have a nap on the couch and she always has one too. I
sometimes wake up with her lying on me, this is also the case with
Angus at night.
Her favourite food is king prawns, chicken ONLY from my noodle soup, not any other time, and the odd lick of a Twiglet!
I also have my own side project where I sell
handmade jewellery, bags and purses and I have named it after her; Piaf
and the Puffin. Piaf even has her own Instagram called - Piaf The Cat.
Unfortunately my rabbit, Poopy, died in June
last year. He was getting the start of a spore filed down and the
anesthetic killed him. :( Piaf kept looking for him for a while
searching round the hutch and the flat. They got on just fine always
sniffing each other and Piaf would even sit next to the hutch.
I'd like to thank you all at Cats Protection Glasgow for giving us the most wonderful little thing in the world".
Tinker & Belle - formerly Cadbury & Reese (adopted January 2012)
Cadbury & Reese (now known as Tinker
& Belle) were the last of Fudge's kittens to find a new home in
January 2012. They were adopted by Dawn who has given us an update on
the hard life they have these days! Tinker & Belle get up at 8.00am
and after breakfast climb into a lap for cuddles and a snooze before
chasing each other around and up and down their cat tree. They then make
time for a treat or two and lunch. At night they have what Dawn calls
their mad half hour to an hour where they throw each other around the
bed and use Dawn and her other half, Brian, as launching pads at each
other....then it's snuggle time ....curled against a back or on a tummy.
Belle snores her way through the night while Tinker curls up on top of
Brian's feet. There's always a lap available for nap/cuddle time no
matter what is happening. A few weeks ago the girls went in for spaying
and were a little unhappy at being starved from the evening before.
Belle developed a muscle hernia after spaying so had to go back to the
vet for extra stitches. Both the girls are now doing great and we are
delighted they are another of our success stories.
Madame Padame - formerly Cheeky (adopted October 2012)
Cheeky was adopted by Sarah and her husband in October 2012 and
very quickly they realised that if something was not to her liking THEY
had to change, hence why she is now known as MADAME Padame. Padame
wasn't the easiest of cats but with Sarah and her husband's patience she
came around and is now a terrific character. Sarah has let us know that
Padame likes a bit of patting, hanging out on the sofa for some TV time
and sleeping on the bed at night. Padame enjoys nothing better than
playing with hair bands and loves camping out under the drying bed
sheets on washing day waiting to be entertained (with hair bands
preferably)!
Sarah and her husband have recently moved to a nice, quiet area and
Padame can often be found hanging out on the stairs with the neighbour's
cat, chasing any flies she can find, and if the weather is nice, she
will venture outside in the close (but not too far from home).
Padame loves her food so she has been put on a diet (well we all like to
be slim for summer) but when it's time for food she will scratch
lightly on the bedside cabinet and wake Sarah and her husband up,
usually between 5 and 6am. Once fed, she is happy to go back to bed and
purr.
We are delighted that Sarah's patience paid off and that Padame is a
very loving cat with attitude! Thank you Sarah for this fabulous success
story.
Fraggle (adopted March 2013)
Fraggle was adopted a week ago by Kerry and look how well he is
settling in. He did hide under the bed for the first few days but, like
all cats, curiosity got the better of him! Fraggle is slightly
overweight but Kerry says he loves his new diet food. He likes to spend
his mornings on guard duty and his afternoons chasing his catnip mouse
and indulging in some belly rubs. We are sure with all that healthy food
and playing he will be at his ideal weight in no time. We look forward
to more updates on how he is getting on over the next few months.
Peanuts & Bananas (adopted March 2012)
Peanuts and Bananas were adopted by Kirsty a year ago and she has sent
us an update on how they are getting on. Their perfect place to be is
sitting in the bay window of their home and watching the birds and the
world go by but Bananas is also partial to her new radiator bed which
was bought after she spent those cold winter months on top of the
radiators. Both enjoy playing and being given lots of love and Peanuts
quite enjoys a tummy rub now and again. Of a morning they are most
likely to be found in the bathroom waiting on the tap being turned on so
they can have a play and their morning drink. They seem to be having
the time of their lives and we are so happy that they have found their
forever home.