our tilly

It was nice to see Maine Coon Tilly again in Blackpool, Lancashire.

Tilly is now around 4 years old, so she getting there in terms of maturity. Maine Coons mature around 4-5 years old.

We worked through Tilly’s coat outside in the cat house, as it was a nice, sunny afternoon. Tilly definitely prefers it out there, with the breeze running through her fur.

A few knots and tangles were removed and later, Tilly was a happy chick. Ready to play out, as she’d been waiting patiently all day for our visit.

Well done Tilly ! Great seeing you again !

who’s a pretty girl

Persian Sophie from Burnley, Lancashire wasn’t too pleased to find herself on the grooming table this time around. She’s never keen, but particularly not in the mood today.

We always take her tummy hair back, as she doesn’t like this area being combed. In fact, she fares much better with the clippers than the comb. So, next time we’re going to let Sophie have a clip all over and see if that makes for a better session.

miss meascha

We called in on Maine Coon Meascha again in Oldham, Greater Manchester.

Still a babe at around 18 months, Meascha likes nothing more that to play with her sister Misty, and these days she plays outside in the garden …. which she thoroughly enjoys !

Meascha has the most soft, silky coat. Just a couple of knots underneath needed some attention and the rest of her coat had a brush out.

A few cuddles later and Meascha looked a million dollars !

A few days after the session, mum Peggy said :

“she is a little darling loves it when Sandra comes…relaxes to the grooming and music….loves climbing the roof chasing birds and squirrils norty girl but adorable xxx”

smiley jasper

It was lovely to meet up again with Jasper in Stockport, Cheshire. We meet up with Jasper a few times a year to give that long, full coat of his a good brush out. Both Jasper and mum are well on top of Jasper’s coat, but a maintenance appointment helps to prevent mats forming. Today, just one or two tangles needed working through.

As always, Jasper was ever so gentle and calm on the grooming table. He always reckons he’s not up for it – both before and after his session – but we know that he loves all the fuss really !

Mum later said :

“hi Sandra, thanks for visiting Jasper recently, it’s fair to say he was ready for his groom ! Thanks for being so patient and working through the knots that had formed which he wouldn’t let me near. It is magical watching you with him, he is so calm in the table and I don’t know how you get him to stay in those positions ! He is certainly feeling the benefit and is noticeably happier, more playful and we’ve even had a few cuddles. Thanks again and we hope to see you soon, claire xx”

Good stuff ! Thanks Claire ! Nice session, Jasper !

bonnie girl

Come and say a big Hi to Bonnie from Burnage, Manchester.

Bonnie is an older lady – somewhere between 12-16 years old we believe. She is quite an anxious girl and really wanted nothing more than to leave the room when we arrived.

However, once on the grooming table, Bonnie managed to lie down without too much fuss. We took a couple of small knots away from underneath. The rest of her tummy wasn’t too thick at all. We had a brush out all over and rid Bonnie of lots of dead hair.

Nice meeting you Bonnie !

maine coon buster

Here’s Maine Coon Buster. Remember this fellow ?

Buster in Manchester was quite anxious the first time we met up for his Lion Clip. However, since then we’ve had regular sessions and it’s obvious that Buster is so more laid back about proceedings. In fact, until we venture to his tummy we could go as far as saying that he’s quite relaxed.

We took his coat back again today, and we know that he always feels so much comfier afterwards.

Well done Buster !

fluffy fluffy

Here’s Fluffy ! Fluffy is very lucky to live with her mum and dad in Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire. She was living on the streets, being fed at the door – until one day she ventured into the house and has literally not stepped a foot over the threshold since. She knows she’s onto a good thing !

We think that Fluffy is somewhere between 11-15 years old. She (as her name would suggest !) has a lovely, fluffy coat but it had become clumpy and matted in places. It was impossible to comb out, so we clipped a large section away around her lower back, sides, rear and underneath to give her a fresh start.

She is quite a nervous young lady, but after a few minutes on the grooming table she really did chill. As the mats came away, Fluffy was obviously feeling so much more comfy and she intently watched what was going on outside on the strett, whilst we got on with the job in hand.

A few days after the session, mum Wendy and dad David told us

“Since her session, Fluffy has never stopped grooming. She has been purring for England. Her body has been shaking she’s been purring that much ! Thanks a million for what you have done for Fluffy !”

Fantastic ! Love to hear these updates !

chinchilla martha

It was time to call in on Martha, a Chinchilla Persian in Clitheroe, Lancashire. A couple of sessions ago, Martha was clipped back on most of her torso to rid her of mats, so her coat would have a fresh start.

Since then our brushouts have kept on top of the regrowth. Much easier sessions for Martha, which has shown in her interaction whilst on the grooming table. Although still fidgety, nothing like when there’s lots of tight matting to remove.

Her coat is now well on its way to reaching full length and will get thicker now we’re approaching the winter months. So important to keep on top of it to help prevent problems going forward.

Well done Martha !

miss mindy

Mindy from Astley, Manchester was a very brave girl when we called this time for her manicure.

A little nervous by nature, Mindy has been with her new mm and dad for about a year now. However, without doubt she is becoming bolder and our session today was over without fuss.

Well done Mindy ! See you again in a few weeks time !

such a lady

12 year old Ragdoll Mystique in Stockport, Cheshire joined our gang recently. What a sweet girl.

Mystique had a few mats that required some attention – particularly around her shoulder area and her side. We clipped them away and Mystique was quite unflapped by the whole affair. In fact, she immediately seemed to know what was going on.

After the session, mum Jo said

“Was really happy to welcome Sandra into my home to groom our Ragdoll cat, Mystique. She is very furry and had developed several matted areas due to a boarding cattery not combing her every day. We took her to a different cattery the last time we went away and they did comb her every day, but were not able to remove the mats.

Sandra was very professional, covering the furniture in my living room and cleaned her table and equipment before gowning up – shoes included. Sandra was very gentle with Mystique, talking to her constantly, reassuring her and praising her. On the occasions that Mystique grumbled, Sandra stopped what she was doing and gave Mystique a wee cuddle and calmed her down.

I really enjoyed meeting Sandra and I even picked her brains for a few answers to my general cat queries ! Mystique now has a beautiful smooth soft coat again, although with a few shorter patches due to the mats being clipped off.

Many thanks for a professional service at a very reasonable price. Mystique sends licks !”