A bonny boy !

We called in again on Theo in Bolton le Sands, Carnforth, Lancashire. Remember Theo ?

We last saw Theo last month, when we had a brush out. Theo’s not at all keen on being combed and he was very energetic during our session !

Today’s session was booked with the intention of clipping Theo’s coat back, to make life easier for everyone concerned. Theo, Theo’s family, and our sessions.

As last time, Theo was affectionate before the session and had a good nosey at what was going on. Once on the grooming table, although still quite fidgety, he was very much calmer than when we last met up. Theo sat for periods whilst we got on with the clipping and wasn’t at all afraid of the clippers.He’s not at all keen on lying on his side so we did as much as possible the right way up !

Good stuff Theo ! … and it’s generally the case that session get easier as they occur. Can’t wait to see you next time Theodore !

handsome milo

Here’s 7 year old Maine Coon Milo in Kendal, Cumbria who got in touch with us to arrange a session.

Milo’s quite a timid young man and he shied away behind the sofa when we arrived. The last time Milo’s coat was worked on, he had sedation to help him through the process.

A few minutes later on the grooming table, Milo was enjoying his brush out with little fuss. Very calm and compliant ! We took away lots of dead hair and one or two knotted areas (see piccie of the hair that came away). Good as gold, he was !

sweet rufus

We called in on Rufus again in Cheadle, Stockport, Cheshire.

Rufus is an 8 year old Persian who is the most adorable little man you could meet. Last time we met up, we gave Rufus a Lion Clip to make life easier all round for everyone. This proved very popular with Rufus, with reports from mum that he’s been such a happy little chick since our last visit.

So, today was a repeat clip. Rufus knew just what to expect of the session. He was asleep in his bed when we arrived and we had a little chat and greet. When he had roused, he sat watching as we set up stall (here’s a piccie of him on the right, before the session).

His coat today was still short and came away easily. Rufus wasn’t at all afraid of the clippers, but wasn’t too keen on his lower tummy nor rear quarters being attended to. However, we got there and now know that once again Rufus will be comfy in his new coat.

Well done Rufus !

new guy on the block

Archie is a new chick to join our gang ! He picked his new mum about a year ago, and Archie really has fallen on his feet.

We think that Archie is around 6 years old and he now lives in Middleton, Manchester. He was a little moody (?) for want of a better word when he arrived, and can still have his moments – but is settling into his new life well. His home environment is very calm and gentle and he is bonding well with mum.

Today, we brushed out Archie’s coat and removed one or 2 small lugs that couldn’t be teased out. We don’t know if Archie has ever had a professional groom before. He really would rather have not bothered, but overall he did fare very well and apart from the odd escape attempt and cheeky nip he managed to lie still so we could work on each section of his coat.

Afterwards, he had a short rest – then was out in the garden to see what he’d been missing, followed by a top up of his tummy.
He then lay quite contently, watching us clear up.

We’re going to see Archie again in the Autumn for a brush out before he develops his winter coat. Looking forward to it already Archie …!

Mum Nat later told us :

“Thank you Sandra! Archie was extremely pleased with his new look. As you know, Archie is nothing like Finnegan my previous cat. He is temperamental to say the least and I was extremely worried as to how he would react during the session. In fact, it took me a year to book it as I felt I needed to build up trust with him first. Needless to say, while he was somewhat ratty you were an absolute star in doing everything possible to make sure he was comfortable and cool! See you in October!  xxx”

mitzi moo

Oh, Mitzi. What a lovely session again today.

Mitzi is around 10 years old now and a more gentle, calm, loving girl you could not meet. Oh, Yes – and she can tell a right tale. Meow meow meow meow ….. meow. Such a chatty chick !

We meet up with Mitzi in Billinge every few weeks to work through her thick coat and remove any odd knots or tangles that have formed. Today, Mitzi was as good as gold. She always is…. and after the session her coat looked so fine !

A few days later, mum Sue said

“Thanks once again Sandra for a wonderful job.Mitzi is beautiful again ! Your usual caring and professional approach has been most appreciated. It is obvious that Mitzi is totally at ease with you and almost seems to enjoy the session !”

See you again soon Mitzi …!

our friend monkey

We called in again to meet up with our friend Monkey in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

Since our last visit, Monkey has a new dad as his family are moving out of the area and feel it’s unfair to move him from his familiar environment. Therefore, he’s now a couple of doors down, happily settling into his new life.

Today, Monkey’s coat was thick with lots of dead hair sat there. He was definitely ready for our session ! We took away a pile of excess hair and he’s now feeling much lighter !

As always, Monkey low growled his way through much of the session. However afterwards – all smiles and head butts !

Nice seeing you again Monkey. Looking forward to next time already !

a free spirit

Spirit. A most gorgeous Persian Himalyan with a biiiiiiiggggg coat. He lives in Cheadle, Stockport, Cheshire with his housemate and family.

At 7 years old, Spirit is well on top of his coat and in the main takes care of it himself. However, there is a lot of ! See piccie of Spirit below, before the session …

Last time we saw Spirit we had a real good brush out. Only one or 2 tangles, but lots of dead hair came away. Today, we decided to let Spirit have a clip to make life easier all round for him.

Spirit was very settled as we began the session – on top and sides. However, really wasn’t keen on his underneath being clipped. Lots of sweet talk and we got there.

However …… After the session, the results were immediately apparent. Spirit spent the next (hour ?) having the best wash you can imagine. He could reach bits that he hadn’t seen for years and it was obvious that he was amazed !

We know that you’ll be feeling great, Spirit ! Well done fellow !

sophie lou

Here’s Persian Sophie in Burnley, Lancashire. Who remembers Sophie ? Sophie is now around 18 months old, and it’s fair to say a little cheeky when she’s not getting her own way !

When we arrived, Sophie came for a nosey and had a little sniff and stroke. She watched intently in mum’s arms whilst we set up the gear. She is well used to her sessions now, but that doesn’t mean she agrees with them !

We began very gently and calmly, clipping back her tummy hair. We keep it short these days as it makes it easier all round. Easier for Sophie self grooming, easier for mum combing and easier for our sessions.

As the session progressed, Sophie decided enough was enough and told us in no uncertain terms that she’d rather be either 1. Sleeping. 2. Playing. 3. Eating. 4. Anything else ….. However, we got on with the job in hand and we know that Sophie feels betters with a thinner, lighter coat.

After the session, mum Lorna said

“Thank you Sandra for the excellent groom you manage with my feisty Sophie !! She always looks purrfect when you’ve finished and she really does look forward to her next session x”

Thanks Lorna … and we look forward to our next session too Miss Sophie !

lovely holly

We had another really gentle, chatty session with Holly in Padiham, Lancashire this time around.

Holly has been looking after her coat ever so well – but heck, was there a lot of it ! When we arrived she looked extra fluffy !

Holly is a very vocal girl and chatter her way from start to finish. Although she’s not too enamoured by her sessions, she sits still and with lots of petting and reassurance we think on the quiet that she enjoys all the fuss.

Afterwards, Holly set about a great big self grooming session. We’d combed out a lot of dead hair and her coat looked smooth and was sitting flush to her body – and you could see her figure (rather than a ball of fluff !).

Know you’re feeling great now Holly !

gorgeous tilley

A sweeter girl you could not meet. Say a big Hi to Tilley in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Tilley is a Ragdoll cross and is around 9 years old.

Tilley lets dad comb her without fuss, but a few knots had developed – mainly around her tail base and lower back. Underneath wasn’t matted, but was extremely thick and required a vigorous brush out. Our session was timely as within no time, this area too would have been too difficult to brush out.

Good as gold ? Yes ! Very vocal … Oh, we know all about the local Bolton gossip now. Thanks Tilley …. but not a bad bone in her body. Our session was very chilled and compliant.

Following the session, dad Trevor said

“I would just like to say a big thank you to Sandra for doing such a wonderful job on our Tilley on Friday. Everything was done with very little stress to Tilley. Their was calm soothing music playing in the background and Sandra was talking all the time just to keep Tilley at ease and let her no all was well. Everything was done very professionally and i would recommend EssentiallyPurrfect to anyone once again thanks for a great job.”

Fantastic ! Thanks so much Trevor and well done Miss T !