chilled charlie – not !

Meet Charlie in Billinge, Wigan, Greater Manchester.

Such a lovely, sweet, affectionate girl upon meeting her.  We don’t know for sure how old she is, but think she’s about 12 years and her previous life is a little sketchy, but she didn’t have the best of times.

We were asked to call in to meet up with Charlie as her long black hair had become matted, particularly around her back, flanks and rear end.  We were warned that Charlie hadn’t agreed to the session.  In fact, she hadn’t been asked – because it was thought that she wouldn’t be too keen on the idea !!

Our thoughts were right !

We clipped away quite a large area and although we don’t think Charlie was frightened or anxious, she made it known in no uncertain terms that she would rather still have been in bed, thank you very much !   We then brushed out her remaining coat, which in itself was extremely thick and almost at the point of matting.

Following the session, mum and dad Paula and David said :

“Has there ever been a more difficult and uncooperative cat to groom than Charlie?  Despite numerous times when teeth and claws were used to discourage you from trying to ‘delug’ her, you persevered with patience and kindness, and won in the end.  She is now a lot happier and a lot more comfortable.  Once again – many thanks.  David and Paula.”

As we were clearing up our gear, Charlie popped back into the kitchen for a stroke and head rub … Just to say Thanks, and that there are no hard feelings !

Your coat looks so well now, Charlie.  Now, be a good girl and let dad comb you !  Looking forward to seeing you later in the year for a maintenance groom …. (we won’t give you any advance warning,  it’ll just be a nice surprise !)

what a lovely fragrance …

Thanks so much to Deborah and Eloise for the lovely Yankee Candle …

We had it lit last night and the frangrance is so calming and evocative xx

timid tomas

We met up again with Tomas – a 13 year old Norwegian Forest Cat (NFC) who lives in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire with his housemates and mum.

He is quite timid by nature so it was really pleasing that upon our arrival Tomas came into the room of his own accord, and came over to say Hello and for a stroke.

Being a NFC, Tomas is a large boy and his coat is quite long, and thick.  Mum has been able to comb since our last visit and Tomas’ coat was virtually mat free.  Just a couple of small areas were clipped away, and the rest of his coat was brushed out.

Tomas was very wriggly and would rather have been playing out … or sleeping … or something else !  However, he knew just what the session was all about and he knows that he always feels so much better for it afterwards.

Well done Tomas … See you again soon !

did you know … ?

No wonder our can hear the treats coming out of the fridge … even when they’re upstairs at the other side of the house, asleep !

elegant eloise

Who remembers this lovely lady ?  This is Eloise, a Brown Tabby Maine Coon who lives in Blackburn, Lancashire.  She is just 18 months old, and is quite a large lady already.

Eloise is a very gentle girl, but does like to play.  She has her own favourite toys, and likes to explore in the woods nearby.  Thus, her long coat gets tangled with twigs and bracken, which then easily become knotted up.

We spent some time working underneath and around the trousers, and removed one or two areas with the clippers.  The rest of Eloise’s coat was brushed out, to make her comfier for the summer.

A little bit fidgety at times, but relaxed on the table.  We think she remembered the last session.  Eloise does like to play with one comb, whilst we’re brushing with the other.  It amuses her !

Following the session, mum Debbie commented :

“Sandra thank you, I don’t know what we would do without your fantastic grooming sessions.  Eloise is very difficult to groom, but you have the patience and techniques to work through”

There is a very short video clip of Eloise on our facebook page, if you want to go over and have a look.  We’d love to see you over there !

A good session all round, and we’re sure that Eloise is now feeling much comfier.  Well done Eloise !

june birthday babes

Here are our June birthday chicks !! Lots of familiar faces …

Who do you recognise ? Can you name any breeds ?

Mum and dads, make sure you give a big wave too !

Don’t be shy – come over to our facebook page and say Hello !

gorgeous moz

We last met up with Moz exactly 12 months ago.  At that point he was almost 12 months old, and what we described as a medium sized lad.  Today – he is Large, with a capital L (!).

Moz is a Red Silver Shaded Maine Coon and he lives with his litter brother and family in Denton, Manchester.

His coat was clear of any mats or knots, so just needed a good brush through – to relieve him of bits of garden, that he was carrying around with him !  Twigs and the like … !

Moz was much more relaxed this session and managed to lay quite patiently whilst we worked underneath and around his bod.

It was a hot afternoon and after the session, Moz was straight out into his garden to chill … Well, not for that long – he had to come back in a couple of times for a nosey !

After the session, mum Amanda said :

“Just wanted to say thank you again for the brilliant grooming of Bowie and Moz on Saturday. Moz is still strutting around with his glorious new look and even seems more inclined to look after himself! Bowie is as proud as ever and has been miaowing a lot to make sure I pick out any grass and twigs as soon as they are on him. They both look gorgeous and your love and dedication to both of them is much appreciated.“

[Bowie’s story was posted a couple of days ago]

There’s a VERY short video clip of Moz on our facebook page, if you want to pop over and have a facebook page to have a look.

Well done Moz … Really good boy !

bonny bowie

Some of you may remember this young Red Silver Tabby Maine Coon who is now almost 2 years old.  He is called Bowie, and he lives in Denton, Manchester with his brother and family.

We last saw Bowie exactly (!) 1 year ago, and when we met up this time around, Bowie presented as handsome as ever !

Last year Bowie was very fidgety on the grooming table.  It was evident that he remembered the session, and how to behave – as he was noticeable more settled during this session.  There were just a couple of small areas that needed to be clipped away and the rest of Bowie’s coat was brushed out.

Following the session, mum Amanda said :

“Just wanted to say thank you again for the brilliant grooming of Bowie and Moz on Saturday. Moz is still strutting around with his glorious new look and even seems more inclined to look after himself! Bowie is as proud as ever and has been miaowing a lot to make sure I pick out any grass and twigs as soon as they are on him. They both look gorgeous and your love and dedication to both of them is much appreciated”  

[Moz’s story will be posted in a couple of days time]

A good session Bowie – well done !

what a walkway …!

Wow !!

We know a few little ones who would LOVE to go upstairs the high way !

What do you think ?  Would yours like it too ?

Come over to facebook page and let us know …

gentle tilley

This gorgeous little chick is 3 year old grey tabby Tilley, who lives in New Moston, Manchester.

Tilley’s coat was in fantastic condition, without a knot in sight.  However Tilley was shedding a lot of dead hair around the house, therefore a brush out was in order.

She was a very gentle girl throughout the session – and although quite fidgety, Tilley let us work through her coat without fuss.  Her tummy will now certainly benefit from ingesting less hair.

Well done Tilley …  Such a good girl !