Archive for September, 2016
gentle albie
It was time once again for Albie’s manicure session in Urmston, Manchester.
Albie (or Albert, on a Sunday) doesn’t play out as much these days, as he has an old injury to his left forepaw. This means that his nails don’t wear down as they ought.
He’s such a gentle, lovely chap. Around 8 years old – and makes no fuss about anything.
Nice seeing you again Albie !
pretty mollie
We were asked to meet up with Mollie in Tyldesley, Manchester as she needed some help with her coat.
Mollie is 15 years old now and is a very gentle girl.
Her coat had become quite pelted in various places, so it was removed for a fresh start.
Mollie was definitely a little star. She relaxed into the Session and let us get on. She really did seem to understand what was going on.
Feedback after the session from Sam, on behalf of her mum
“I can tell you that my mum was made up with how you were with Mollie, she’s so skittish but she said she was really calm and even seemed to enjoy it. The trim is more than she’s had before but was definitely needed and achieved in a much gentler way. Thanks.
gorgeous giz
It was nice to call in to see Gizmo again in Chorley, Lancashire.
Gizmo has a long, thick coat which needs some looking after as he’s now 13 years old and needs a little help.
Today’s agenda was removal of a few ad hoc lumps and bumps, followed by a good brush out to remove lots of dead hair. It’s the dead hair that, going forwards, causes the matting.
It’s fair to say that the Session wasn’t Gizmo’s idea of fun, but he humoured us and he was soon feeling so much comfier !
Here’s Gizmo after the session – sat on his favourite mat in the kitchen. This is where he sits when he wants treats !
mrs mabel
Fluffy Mabel was ready for her maintenance session when we called in on her again recently. Mabel’s 15 months old now, and lives with her mum in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.
Mabel obviously remembered proceedings and today’s work through was a much less fidgety affair. A little clipping, a lot of brushing. No fuss to speak of !
A little later, a much lighter little girl … ! Well done Mabel !
Mum Diana later said
“Thanks so much for sorting out Mabel’s very fluffy coat yesterday. So much fur was removed I’m amazed I have a cat left! (Any one need any cushions stuffing?!) Mabel was so much more relaxed for this second session with you. I really can’t believe the difference. She seemed happy to be on the grooming table and was actually quite calm and chilled out. Mabel’s very happy with her ‘hair do’ and has been giving herself a few extra washes this morning as a seal of approval. Thanks again and see you soon.”
fluffy dexter
Maine Coon cross Dexter in Chorlton, Manchester was due his maintenance session recently, to take his coat back again.
Here he is, after the Session. The camera hasn’t caught his face in a smiley pose, but he always certainly is later as he’s zooming around the house !
mr guy
Come and meet Guy ! Guy is a brown tabby Maine Coon from Chester, Cheshire.
At around 13 years old, Guy needed some help with his coat. Sections had developed lumps and bumps, whilst the rest was extremely thick and would have been too difficult to comb out.
The only apprehension really around the Session, was how Guy was going to react to the clippers. He’s a very nervous boy and terrified of noises.
However, there was no need to worry as Guy settled into his session like a dream. First we clipped away the most offending pelt on his chest, and he went along with the idea no prob. As we progressed, he became a little fidgety, but no trouble – and certainly not scared.
We took most of Guy’s torso coat away for a fresh start. He was evidently feeling good about himself straight after the session as he kept having a little wash of his paws etc.
The day following the session, mum Laura fed back
“…. he was quite social yesterday actually and didn’t hide away or anything so I think he felt better in himself .. “
Really pleased you’re feeling comfy, Guy. Nice Session chick !
miss mindy
Here’s Mindy again from Astley, Manchester.
Mindy enjoys regular manicure sessions to keep her nails in check. She’s a house cat these days you see, so they don’t wear down as much as they used to.
Gentle and sweet as ever. Well done Mindy !
mitzy moo
This was the second time we’d met up with Ragdoll Mitzy in Bolton for a full groom (she has alternate manicure only sessions).
Mitzy’s coat was quite luggy underneath – particularly around the armpit and chest area. We took some away, and brushed out the rest of her thick coat.
Quite a strong minded girl, Mitzy thought about 20 mins was long enough for any session. However, we had to continue and listen along the way to a few swear words here and there. Language, Mitzy ! .… and volume !!
Afterwards ? Oh, all smiles and headbutts !
