gentle alfie

It was time to call on 6 year old Maine Coon Alfie again in Urmston, Manchester.

Alfie is quite a nervous young man, but sessions are definitely getting easier for him. Once he found himself sat on the grooming table, he chilled straightaway and was very amenable to having his belly tended to.

It’s always interesting working out what does or doesn’t work for the individual being groomed. In Alfie’s case, he really doesn’t like an elbow near his head, when his tummy’s being brushed. This might sound silly, but it’s a case of working out an alternative grooming position that Alfie’s more comfortable with. It makes all the difference for him.

siberian victor

Victor in Salford, Manchester called us up again, to take a look at his coat.

We last met up with 5 year old Victor the Siberian Forest Cat during the summer of last year. At that point Victor’s coat was quite heavily matted and we took a large portion of it away. Victor was very squirmy on the grooming table, although he fared well as it was a difficult session – working through the pelt on his back and sides.

Today – Well, Victor obviously remembered what it was all about and after the initial 2 minutes, he lay quite contently on the table whilst we got to work on his coat. In fact, he spent much of the session grooming himself ! Every time the clippers started, he started grooming again ! We took small ad-hoc areas away and the rest of this coat benefitted from a thorough brush out.

After the session, mum Anna said

“Just a (slightly belated) note to say thanks once again for your expertise and patience with Victor and especially Clyde last week ! They’re looking very sleek and happy, and Victor even let out a little purr when I was brushing him yesterday so no more pretending not to like it ! Clyde still looks at the comb with utter disdain whenever I pick it up, but I’m working on it ! Thanks again x”

Very pleasing session, Victor ! Well done matey !

friendly fudge

Fudge. 20 years old. Astley, Greater Manchester.

Such a friendly, gentle boy. Fudge now knows just what to expect from our nail clipping sessions and although he’s nervous to begin with, once he’s sat on the grooming table he does manage to relax a little.

His nails are no trouble and it’s all over within a minute or so. Afterwards, Fudge always wants to leave the room – but (10?) seconds later he happily comes back in of his own accord and wants a little fuss !

Nice seeing you again Fudge .. Take care !

dashing darwin

Here’s Darwin, with his sweet as sugar smile. Darwin is almost 2 years old and lives in Knott End On Sea, Lancashire.

Darwin was a little nervous when we arrived, but he soon came around and sniffed all the gear and made sure that he marked our case with his scent !

Darwin and mum look after Darwin’s coat very well on top – but underneath and the rear quarters are a bit of a no go zone. A cheeky bite at the hand or of the combs may well occur ! So, it was inevitable that that’s where today’s session began.

To say that Darwin was less than impressed would be quite true. He played all the trump cards to halt the session. We told him it was all unnecessary and that the sooner we finished up the sooner he’d be back out in that sunshine …. and that’s sure where he went right after the session.

Mum Zelda later said

“Just had Darwin groomed. All the knots have gone, thank you Sandra for putting up with my naughty boy felt really sorry for you, but thank you for such a great job … will call you again ! but not too soon for your sake ha !!”

Well done Darwin – Pleased that you’ll be feeling comfier for your troubles !

young toby !

Toby in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside decided to have a manicure for his birthday treat. He was 20 years old to the day, when we called in on him !

He’s a fine looking boy. Although he’s lost some weight recently, he still plays out. In fact he’s out for hours during the night time.

Not sure if Toby has had his nails clipped before but he took it all in his stride and didn’t kick up a fuss at all. It was all over within a minute or so.

Well done Toby ! What a cool guy !

miss molly

Miss Molly in Urmston, Manchester asked us to call in for a maintenance session. Molly is 7 years old now. We’re not sure, but we think she has some Burmese in her. What do you think ?

Each session is definitely becoming easier for Molly. Still fidgety – Oh yes ! – but nothing compared with her first session.

Molly’s coat is only short but it’s extremely dense and was definitely ready for a brush out. Not matted, but particularly thick around her flanks and neck/shoulder area.

Well done Molly ! See you again for your Autumn brush out chick.

our friend radek

It’s always nice to call in on Radek in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside. You’ll probably recognise him as we meet up with him regularly to keep on top of his thick Persian coat

Radek was extremely chilled today, which made for a relaxing session. It seems that he’s lost most of his winter coat now, so in that respect it was an easier session.

After the groom, mum Lorraine said

“Just had a fantastic session with Sandra, I feel like we’ve made excellent progress with keeping on top of Radek’s coat, and must say a big thanks to Sandra for her tips and patience dealing with him, he can be quite a tricky customer !!! Sandra has that perfect balance of being professional with a caring, personal touch”

Thanks Lorraine ! Well done Radek !

dinky dolly

We met up again with the lovely Persian cross Dolly in Carnforth, Lancashire.

Mum and dad had really been keeping on top of Dolly’s coat and it was in great condition. Just a few tangles were worked through, followed by a good brush out.

Dolly is used to her sessions and despite anything she may tell you, she certainly enjoyed herself. She loves the music we play for her, and as we were combing – she was washing herself. All around her chest and bib, and front legs. The faster the comb, the faster she washed. Going to try to get this on film next time as it really was quite comical !

Well done, Dolly. It was a really nice session.

chilled tilly

Meeting up again with Tilly in Preston, Lancashire was a real pleasure.

Tilly is 10 years old, and was feeling her age a little when we first met her a few weeks ago. She’d had some health problems and her coat needed a good work through. At that first session we took away some of her coat around her lower torso and rear quarters, and gave her a good brush through. It was quite a work through. Today, the clipped area re-growth looked really well.

So, today was all about a brush out to rid of dead hair and to keep on top of her now easier to manage coat. Although it’s only a few weeks since we met up, Tilly was certainly ready for today’s session. She has a thick coat and it was good brush out to thin her out again.

Last time, Tilly was a little fidgety. Today – Well, read on …. After the session, mum and dad Deb and Darren said

“Hi Sandra, what a great session for Tilly. I know the first session was a long one and she got a little stressed, but we coped. To see the difference this week was unbelievable. She lay with her head in my hand snoring and purring her little head off. Lifting her legs and arms for you for groom her. She is a changed cat. She’s gone from never going out to never coming in. She seems to have a new lease of life. It’s as if we have our little monkey back all loving and purring. See you in another 6 weeks. Thanks Darren and Deb”

Fantastic ! Really pleased that Tilly has regained her mojo !

friendly zebedee

Our friend Zebedee called us up again to schedule an appointment for a manicure.

Zebedee (or Zebee) is now almost 15 years old and is found to hang out in Altrincham, Cheshire.

A real gentle fellow, Zebee lost his sight about 28 months ago, but has adapted well and manages to move around indoors okay.

The sessions don’t phase him one bit. In fact, he loves all of the attention. Nice meeting up with you again, Zebee !