miss miffy

Who remembers Miffy ?

It is 12 months since we met up with Miffy – a most beautiful 9 year old lady in Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire.

Last time we met, Miffy had some matted areas that needed to be clipped away.  Since then, her coat has grown back really nicely and mum and dad have been able to keep on top of it with regular brushing.

It’s fair to say that Miffy wasn’t as keen on the grooming session as we were.  We played some relaxing music for her – which seemed to help at times, as she lay calmly on the grooming table.  However, she is quite a fiery little miss and she told us in no uncertain terms that she’d rather be doing something else, thanks.   There weren’t any mats to remove, just a brush out – although her coat is already a lot thinner at this time of year.

After the session, Miffy was all smiles for dad as she lay chilling out.  Dad Neil later said :

“Princess Miffy wasted no time strutting about and showing off after her grooming.”

Well done Miffy, you did really well chick …

tiny tess

Who remembers Tess ?

We’ve met up with Tess in Wigan, Greater Manchester a couple of times before, and it was nice to see her again this month.  Tess is now the fantastic age of 21 !!  Key of the door, and all of that … !

We were called in originally as Tess had developed some matted areas around her body, which needed to be removed.  Due to her age, her vet had been unable to help as anaesthetic wasn’t an option.  So, we  worked gently with her to make her more comfortable.  Although Tess wasn’t pleased during the session, she did seem to understand what we were doing.  She preferred the clippers to the combs, and sat patiently in stretches whilst we took off the mats.

Today’s session was a maintenance groom.  When we arrived, Tess was ever so friendly, and had a good nosey at the bags and equipment.  If she did remember the last session, it certainly didn’t phase her.  Tess is a Persian Cross, and as such her coat is very thick and dense.  It is only a matter of weeks since we last saw her, but she was definitely ready for the brush out.  Her coat was tough to comb through, but very pleasingly we did manage to fully comb – rather than need the clippers.  Again, Tess wasn’t best pleased, but we know she’ll now be feeling so much better for it.

Afterwards, Tess went immediately to top up at the filling station.  Well – it’s tough for a cat to have to wait so long between snacks (!) – then she came back into the room where we’d held the session, and we had a good head rub and fuss.  Tess definitely looked pleased with her little self !

Why don’t you pop over to our facebook  page where you can see a video clip of Tess just after her session.

Well done, Tess – you did really good chick !!  See you again soon for another session …

lady tilly

This little (little ?!) lady is Tilly.  Remember her ?  Tilly is almost 3 years old and lives in Blackpool with her mum and dad.

We’ve met up with Tilly a few times and it’s always nice to see her.  She is a beautiful silver tabby Maine Coon who has her own cat house – however, she loves to sit in her garden and watch the birds in the sun.

It’s a matter of weeks since we last saw Tilly, and today’s session was a brush out.  No knots in sight.  Dad has been able to comb her a little, and it does show.

Tilly was quite tolerant today, in her session.  We groomed in her cat house, which is nice and airy/breezy and makes for a pleasant session.  The sun was out … the best possible environment !

After the session, dad Ron said :

“You did our Tilly yesterday & I just wanted to say, many thanks for a wonderful job. She is not the easiest of cats to groom, but I doubt there is anyone else, that could have achieved what you did. So from Paula, me & Tilly our gratitude & thanks.”

Thanks Ron – and thanks for being a good girl, Tilly !  See you soon ….