gentle mitzi

Here’s Mitzi from Billinge, Wigan. Remember Mitzi ?

Mitzi is now around 10 years old. She has a very gentle, sweet disposition, and such lovely markings.

We see Mitzi on a regular basis to keep on top of her thick coat. She’s set in her ways, and has her morning routine of wanting fuss and attention, before anything else .. If mum isn’t quite ready, Mitzi will let her know. Meow meow meow ….

We had a brush out today and tended to Mitzi’s nails. As she’s getting older and isn’t as active, her nails don’t tend to wear down the same.

Nice seeing you again, Mitzi ! (Although she looks like she’s giving a big lion roar in the piccie, it’s actually a very quiet, gently meow). Hehe …

friendly dexter

Maine Coon cross Dexter feels great once again after his latest Lion Clip. He’s around 10 years old and lives in Chorlton Cum Hardy, Manchester.

We meet up with Dexter on a regular basis and it’s apparent that sessions are getting easier for him. He’s still not keen – but is much more relaxed.

… oh, and he does swank afterwards. Really pleased with himself and his figure.

Great session Dexter !

the tyldesley girls

The Tyldesley girls recently were due their manicure sessions.

Lucy, Rosie and Jess are all house girls and are now really settling into their lives with their new mum and dad. Certainly lucky, happy chicks !

Each session is becoming noticeably easier for them.

We’ll see you again in a few weeks time, girls !

how exotic !

We called in to see our Exotic friend Luigi again, in Windermere, Cumbria.

Luigi’s coat is always ever so thick and his brushout always results in a huge bag full of dead hair. The sessions are lonnnnng as it’s so difficult to work through.

The last time we met up, we had decided to increase the frequency of Luigi’s sessions – so today’s session was a little easier and shorter than usual. It did make a difference. We still removed such a lot of hair, but Luigi’s coat wasn’t as clumpy and it was easier for Luigi.

Great – Nice session Luigi !!

let it snow

Here’s Snowy from Preston, Lancashire. Who remembers Snowy ?

A most gentle boy of about 9 years old. Snowy’s been with his mum now for about 4 years and he’s fallen on his feet ! Along with his feline (and canine) friends, Snowy has quite a good life, thank you very much !

Much more settled on the grooming table this time around. In fact – he definitely enjoyed all the fuss ! We had a brush out and worked through one or two tangles that had developed underneath.

Nice session, Snowy !

sweet alex

Say Hello to Alex. Alex is around 8 years old and you can find him in Skelmersdale, Lancashire.

Alex has the most lovely long flowing coat, but he’s not keen on letting mum brush him – particularly around his lower back, rear quarters and underneath.

Hence, a few mats had developed. We clipped him back in these areas for a fresh start.

This was Alex’s first professional groom without anaesthetic – and he fared so well ! Although he was a little apprehensive at first about the idea – and wasn’t too keen on being worked on underneath – he did take it in his stride. In fact, we think he quite enjoyed a little fuss and the soothing cat music we played for him.

A short while later, Alex was feeling so much comfier and lighter …. and happier, no doubt !

A couple of weeks after the session, mum Clare told us :

“We can’t thank you enough. You have improved the quality of life for Alex no end!  We have our gorgeous clean snugly cat back😀”

Good boy Alex. Looking forward to seeing you again in a few weeks time, by which time your coat should be growing back nicely.

what a beauty

We called in on Bella in Irlam, Manchester. Bella is a new girl to join us !

At 5 years old Bella is a friendly but cautious young lady. Her coat was in lovely condition bar than an area at the base of her back and a few ad-hoc knots that needed attention.

It took Bella only a couple of minutes to be comfortable with the clippers and we got to work with no fuss. She wasn’t as keen on having her rear attended to (!) but she fared very well.

Such a good girl !

miss molly

We called in on Molly again in Lymm, Cheshire.

Molly is a Siberian Forest Cat and is now around 18 months old. Molly’s coat is in top condition as both Molly and mum keep well on top of it.

We simply had a brush out today to make sure that Molly is ready for her Winter coat. It will be interesting to see how it develops this year. She was still only a tot really this time last year.

Although Molly reckons she’d rather not, she does enjoy the fuss that goes with a session. What didn’t amuse her though was to see arch enemy black and white chappy in her garden and not being able to see him off ! Wouldn’t mind but she’d only told him earlier that afternoon … and now he was back !! OMG !!

Anyway, Molly didn’t let him spoil our fun and soon settled again … Well done little chick. See you again in the Spring.

mr chivers

Chivers – a quite timid, gentle boy. Friendly once he gets to know you a little. He lives in Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire and he’s just 12 months old.

Chivers’ coat was in good condition – light and fluffy – as mum is well on top of his grooming. We had a light brush out and Chivers managed to lie still for short periods. Until the end – when he didn’t want to get up !

Well done Chivers !

such a lady ..

Itty Bitty is a new young lady to join our gang ! She is a 3 year old Silver Mackerel Tabby Maine Coon who lives in Leigh, Wigan.

A typical Maine Coon – Playful and ever so gentle. A little apprehensive until she’s checked everything out and got to know you – but then ever so friendly. Oh and did we mention chatty ? Yes – Chatty !

Itty Bitty’s coat needed a work through to remove knots and a pelt that had formed over one shoulder and side. We also clipped her tummy back for a fresh start.

Afterwards, we know for a fact that Itty Bitty immediately felt more comfy. She hadn’t allowed mum to stroke her lower back before the session. Now, she was sticking her rear in the air for more fuss please !

After the session, mum Roz said

“A big thank you to Sandra for coming over on thursday. My maine coon girl Itty Bitty needed some help with her knots & mats. Bitz is a quiet shy girl & Sandra was great with her the gentle talking & soothing music helped to settle her. After her session she had a good clean, sleep & feed. She is a lot happier & comfier now she is free from awful mats. Thank you again for your patience, time & a great grooming session for my baby Bitz”