our ellie

It’s about 16 months since we last met up with Ellie in Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire – so you may not remember her.

Ellie is about 9 years old, and has a thick, semi-long coat.  She spends time outside under the bushes and the sap tends to help clog her coat.  Particularly down her back/spine area.

It’s fair to say that Ellie’s not that keen on a brush out.  Her coat was thick and ready for a good brush out.  She was much happier with the clippers, which zipped away the matted areas.

Overall Ellie fared very well…. and your ears were impeccable, Ellie !  Well done !!

miss eva peron

We recently met up with the lovely Eva Peron.  Eva Peron is a Blue Silver Tabby with White, Maine Coon who is 2 years old and lives in Bollington, Cheshire.

Eva Peron is a large, heavy girl.  Her coat had become matted in parts and we decided to do a partial clip so that she and mum would have a fresh start moving forward.  It’s was the best choice as she would have looked patchy otherwise – plus Eva Peron was much happier working with the clippers than a harsh brush through.

It was quite a fidgety session but Eva Peron did become more rested as we progressed.  We think she understood what was going on and that it was for her benefit.  It was a hot afternoon and Eva Peron enjoyed the cool air from the fan blowing in her face !

Following the session, mum Lynne said :

“Sandra came to groom my two cats, Kazbah and Eva Peron, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Neither cat is unused to being groomed but both had got into bad condition due to house move and me being unwell. Sandra’s tenacity and expert handling skills made the process for the girls, and they looked absolutely fantastic afterwards and did not appear at all stressed from the experience despite Eva having to have a lion cut on each flank as she had become matted. Now at home again they are back in the habit of routine grooming and I can’t thank Sandra enough for facilitating that.“

Brilliant – thanks, Lynne.  Nice meeting up with you Eva Peron !  Bet you’re coat is growing back lovely !

the lovely james

We called in again to see the lovely James in Swinton, Manchester as he was due his maintenance brush out.

James’ coat is short, but it is thick and as he is getting older he isn’t as able to keep on top of it.  How old do you think James is ?  14 !! – Although he doesn’t look it !  Mum is able to comb to keep on top of the situation, but James’ coat was ready for a good brush out.

We played some soothing music, which we think James enjoys, and he lay patiently whilst we worked through his coat.  He isn’t at all keen on his tail / tail base being touched as he’s quite tender around that area from a sore, but he fared well.

No doubt he’ll be feeling more spritely after his session !  Well done James – such a good boy !!

bonny billy

It was recently time for a catch up again with Billy in Lower Darwen, Lancashire.

Billy is a little nervous in nature, but is now used to his sessions and knows what to expect.  We had a little stroke when we arrived and he sat calmly whilst we set up stall.

Mum has done really well keeping on top of Billy’s thick coat since our last visit, but his session was very timely.  Parts of his coat were clumping and although we managed to thoroughly brush out (no clippers required !) it was quite tough going in places.  Billy was patient, during what was quite a long session.  The sun made an appearance towards the end, which doesn’t help during a session as this tends to warm the room up.  A cool environment is always the starting point for any session as cats can find heat stressful.

As soon as the session was over, Billy was out there in his garden.  He’d been confined indoors throughout the morning, so was really ready to get out there ! He didn’t go far … Just up and down the patio, almost strutting !

Well done Billy, it was nice seeing you again chick !

great movers !

If you’ve got literally 30 seconds to spare and enjoy watching short video takes of kittens, then you must pop over to our facebook page and watch this clip that we’ve Shared.

Sooooo funny !!

vocal bola !

You’ve never heard a girl talk as much as Bola.  Really !  She certainly does like to hear her own voice !

Bola is a 5 year old Silver Shaded Persian Chinchilla and as such has an extremely thick, cotton woolly coat.  She lives with her mum in Preston, Lancashire and is a housecat – although she does like to go out for a walk on the lead, as a treat after being brushed !

We called in to see Bola as her coat was in need of a brush out, with a couple of tangles underneath that needed attention.  Bola was expecting us – she said she was looking forward to our visit – but she wasn’t as keen when she actually found herself on the grooming table.  With a little sweet talk from mum, we worked through Bola’s thick coat, while she told us a right tale !  The next session should be more chilled – this is generally the case.

Immediately after we’d finished, Bola set about a good self grooming session.  She lay on the settee chilling (see piccie above, right) then came back into the grooming room for a nosey whilst we were clearing up.

Following the session, mum Celia said :

“Bola is a much happier fluffier cat since you visited us yesterday. She has even been grooming herself more now that her coat is much thinner and knot free ! She is sorry for being a bit difficult yesterday ??! Looking forward to seeing you in October !”

Well done Bola, see you again soon …

our friend radek

We called in to see our friend Radek again, in Newton le Willows.  Radek is 6 years old and is a Persian who lives with – and is adored by – his mum.

Radek has the most thick, fluffy coat you can imagine.  Although it’s only a matter of weeks since we last caught up with him, his coat today was really ready for a good brush out.  There were a few tangles underneath so we decided to clip away the hair on the tummy, as trying to comb through would have been more than Radek could tolerate.

The rest of his coat was brushed out, and he’ll now be feeling much more comfy following his session.

Nice meeting up with you again, Radek you cheeky chick !  See you soon …

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mr bertie

This Silver Tabby Maine Coon lives with his housemates and family in Flixton, Manchester.  He is almost 5 years old, is called Bertie – and he is an Extra Large chap !

Bertie is a very good natured young man, and this was the first time we’d met up with him.  His long, wooly coat had been matted – particularly around the rear quarters, lower back and sides.  We decided to give him a partial clip, for a fresh start.

Although a little fidgety at times, Bertie managed to stay calm and obliging on the grooming table.  Not the least bit afraid of the clippers.  In fact, he preferred any knots to be clipped rather than a harsh brush.

We think he knew what we were up to, and we’re pleased that he’ll now be feeling so much more comfy.  It’s a sham the piccie is a little blurry.  We’ll get a better one next visit.

After the session, the first thing on Bertie’s mind was topping up his tum – followed by a good self groom in his favourite spot on the sofa.

Mum Marian later said :

“I cannot recommend Sandra enough.  She took on 2 heavily knotted Maine coon cats who were no easy clients and with patience, care and expertise turned them into matt-free and silky-coated felines.   Thank you Sandra we look forward to seeing you again as arranged !”

Really nice meeting up, Bertie.  Looking forward to seeing you again in a few weeks time !

baby sophie

Say a big Hi to this little mischievous kitten, Sophie.  Sophie is 7 months old and is a cream Persian who lives with her mum in Burnley, Lancashire.

Sophie was very inquisitive when we arrived at her house.  We set up stall and she said she’d never seen anything like it before !  Doing her best to be in and out of the bags, begging to know exactly what was going on….

Sophie’s mum is a bit of a novice with cats, but she’s done a good job over the last few months keeping up with Sophie’s coat.

It took Sophie a good few minutes before she understood what was required of her on the grooming table.  ie – Chill and Relax !  … but the little chick managed it, whilst we got to work underneath – teasing out a few tangles, and clipping away a couple of small mats that had formed.  We brushed out the rest of her coat, which will begin to get denser now the winter months are approaching.

Afterwards, Sophie just couldn’t stay away.  She has a very strong personality and had to be told time and time again to get out of / stay away from bags.  Cheeky girl !

Mum Lorna said :

“Lovely to meet you and to say I was absolutely delighted with Sophie after you had finished her first groom.  I thought that she was quite well groomed by myself BUT what a difference it made to her when groomed by you. Her hair was so soft and lovely and she looked so proud to show off her coat!!.  You also helped me by giving me advice on how to brush and comb properly and I am looking forward to her next appointment (as I am sure Sophie is too).  You have a natural flair for handling cats and getting their confidence very quickly and I am so pleased I was recommended to you and I would recommend you to everyone who has a cat.”

Thanks so much Lorna … and such a  good first session, Sophie – Well done !!  See you again soon …