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sweet missy

This new addition to our gang is Missy from Westhoughton, Bolton.

Missy is around 12 years old and has the most lovely coloured coat. It had, however, developed mats around the shoulders, armpits, sides and flanks. Missy’s back however was in good condition, therefore we decided to brush out and save what was possible – rather than a full clip. This is better for Missy as she is an outdoor cat and therefore her coat protects her.

Before the session, dad was a little apprehensive as to how Missy would interact in the session as she really isn’t keen on anyone except him. However, Missy was a little angel. She sat calmly throughout the session and really seemed to know what was going on as we clipped the problem areas away.

sweet april

We saw Maine Coon April in Manchester again recently. It’s a good few months since we last met up and since then both April and mum have looked after April’s coat really well.

Today’s session was mainly a good brush out. Just one small knot on the chest needed attention.

April, as always, was a good girl. She’s quite a hefty lass, so it’s as well it’s that way.

monkey man

It was time once again for Monkey’s maintenance groom. Monkey is a handsome 8 year old from Clitheroe, Lancashire.

Monkey enjoys his laid back lifestyle and likes nothing better than to potter around in the garden and surrounding territory making sure all is in order. He has a girlfriend – Bella – a couple of doors away, who keeps him company.

Monkey and mum Sue have been well looking after Monkey’s coat since we last met up. Just one or knots underneath and a good brush out was the order of the day.

timid oliver

Oliver. 4 years old. Persian. Winsford, Cheshire.

Adored is an understatement ! Oliver has been with his new mum and dad for 6 months now and has fallen on his feet. He is quite a timid boy but once he was on the grooming table he was quite calm.

One or two moments of fidgety-ness, but this was overcome and calmness resumed whilst we carried on clipping.

miss mia

It was time to call on the lovely Mia in Nantwich, Cheshire again.

Mia’s 5 years old, and she was definitely wearing her winter wardrobe at this visit !  As you’ll know, Persians have the most incredibly thick coat anyway – but today Mia’s was something else !

When we last saw her a few weeks ago, we clipped her undercarriage short.  The hair under there is so curly wurly and gets knotty and tangly so quickly.  So, to make it easier for all concerned we decided to take it back.  Today, that regrowth was maybe an inch, but already becoming too difficult to get through with a comb.  So, again today, Mia enjoyed a belly clip to help going forward.

Then we began the brush out of the rest of her coat, and although there were no knots or tangles in sight there was much excess hair that needed to come away.  Mia certainly is shedding her winter coat !

Mia is always well behaved and there isn’t a bad bone in her body.  She will lay patiently while we brush out, but today got a little fidgety towards the end as it was a long session.

Top marks Mia, you did very well young lady !

mister rufus

A big ‘Hello’ please to Rufus in Cheadle, Stockport, Cheshire.  Rufus is an 8 year old tabby Persian who lives with his housemate and family.

We decided to let Rufus have a Lion Clip as part of his coat was matted, and the rest would have been too difficult to brush out.  This way, Rufus and mum have a fresh start whilst his new coat grows.

We began the session very calmly.  Rufus wasn’t too keen on the clippers though to begin with, until he realised that they didn’t hurt !  Then – no problem for some time – but a little fidgety as time went on.

However, overall a really good session and three cheers to Rufus !  See you again in a few weeks time, Rufus ! (Spirit’s story will follow separately).

After the session, mum Abi said :

“Sandra arrived on time with all equipment she needed-including soothing cat music! Rufus went 1^st for his Lion cut. He proved a bit of a handful but was dealt with patiently and with love. Spirit went 2^nd and was an easier propostion who purred through the whole process!

Rufus took a bit of getting used to his new look but think he now loves it-must be a relief to be free from all those tangles. He is currently following me around like a puppy! Spirit is his usual model self, knows he is beautiful and likes to keep it that way!

Thanks to Sandra for such a professional service and great results! Look forward to the next session.”

baby sophie

Baby Sophie in Burnley, Lancashire. Who remembers her ?

This little Persian chick is now 14 months old. Sophie’s always been very playful and cheeky – but is becoming more so each time we meet up. She has decided that she doesn’t like having her belly tended to at all, and isn’t too keen on the rest.

So, today we gave Sophie a Belly Clip to make life easier for all concerned. This takes the hair back so there is less to tend to between sessions.

persian ollie

Come and meet Ollie. Ollie is a Persian who in now almost 1 year old and he lives in Hoghton, Lancashire.

Ollie has the most amazing, thick coat you can imagine. During the winter months it has doubled in size, and now he’s at the shedding stage. Pelts had formed in places and much of his coat was matted so the only way was to take a large portion of it away for a fresh start for Ollie.

Ollie was a little nervous to begin with, and quite fidgety but he managed to stay still for us to remove the coat. It was hard going. The mats were tight and there was a lot of matting low down on the legs where it’s very bony and more difficult to work through.
However, Ollie’s behaviour was impeccable.