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Geoffrey, the maine man
Here’s the mighty Geoff ! Or Geoffrey on a Sunday ! Who remembers this big guy ?
Maine Coon Geoff lives with his very lively household in Altrincham, Cheshire – and he’s a real character ….
Last time we met up with Geoff (which was the first time), it’s fair to say that he wasn’t too pleased to find himself on the grooming table. However, with some patience and sweet talk we got there.
Today – although Geoff would rather have been snowboarding, or hang gliding – or anything else quite frankly – we had a much more relaxed session. We began very nicely. His coat was in great condition and was growing back well from last time. We cut front nails without a glance (!) and began brushing out Geoff’s tummy. A few minutes in, Geoff became fidgety and needed more reassurance and chit chat. We can do that …. !
Afterwards – Did Geoff scarper from the session room ? No. He kind of stuck around – then was cheeky enough to go outside and around the side of the house – and then sat on the shed roof watching his housemate’s session first hand. Geoff !!!!!!!
friendly philip
Phlip’s coat was looking fantastic when we called into see him again in Stockport, Cheshire.
The first time we met 4 year old Philip during the summer of 2015, we took quite a lot of his coat away as it had become pelted. Now, it’s all regrown beautifully.
We had a brush out and although Phillip is a nervous kind of guy, he coped well. He’s been with his new family for about 18 months now and mum said that he’s finally come out of his shell.
Well done Philip !
ladies from tyldesley
It was nice to catch up with the Tyldesley girls once again, for their manicures :
Lucy – as gentle as ever – is really getting used to her sessions now and isn’t half as nervous as this time last year.
Jess – Just a lovely, loving girl who takes it all in her stride.
Rosie – We saw Rosie’s cheeky side today for the first time. She’s obviously settling well into her new(-ish!) life.
Well done girls !! See you all again in a few weeks time !
not so chunky
We met a new chick called Chunk recently.
Chunk is 13 years old, and he’s a Turkish Van (or a cross ?). He lives with his canine housemate and family in Weeton, Lancashire.
As the years have gone by, Chunk’s self grooming has reduced and his semi long coat had become very tufty and matted all around his body, with a pelt down both sides of his back.
Vocal ? VOCAAAAAAL !!!!! We have never heard such a loud cry / meow / yowl ?? – Not sure what to call it ? – from a cat. Chunk is vocal all the time. When he’s sat minding his own business. When you talk to him. When you’re in bed upstairs, and he’s in bed downstairs. It’s an incredible sound and the next door neighbours could be forgiven for thinking he’s being murdered !
We took away what needed to come off, and left him with as much of the remainder of his coat as possible. Chunk really wasn’t keen on us working underneath, but we got there over a couple of sessions.
After the session, mum Lisa said
“Chunk seems happier already. Brushed him with the back of the comb … He’s much happier – the kids noticed it too”
We know that Chunk will be feeling much comfier. Here’s a piccie of him about 3 weeks after his session and his coat is really starting to grow back already.
miss tilly
11 year old Tilly in Preston, Lancashire looks more and more radiant each time we see her.
Tilly has had her share of health problems, but all is under control and mum and dad report that since we’ve got on top of her coat – and see her for regular sessions – that she is blossoming !
Really pleasing to hear and another gentle session, with Tilly outstretching various limbs to help matters !
lovely lizzie
Lizzie was a very good girl during her recent brush out session in Altrincham, Cheshire.
Lizzie’s a tabby Maine Coon and she’s around 6 years. Who remembers Lizzie ?
Absolutely nothing to worry about, Lizzie’s coat was in tip top condition. Both she and mum have done well to keep on top of the brushing so well.
We combed through underneath laid down, but Lizzie was much happier sat on all 4s whilst we worked through the rest of her coat. Not a bad bone in this chick’s body and much more settled this session. Lizzie obviously remembered and had taken on board that actually – it wasn’t that bad !
Really well done Lizzie … Such a star !
pretty alice
Here’s young Alice from Stockport, Cheshire.
Alice is a 5 year old Ragdoll/Persian cross who lives with her sister and housemate – and human family, of course.
A very gentle girl – with a thick coat ! Mum has done a great job of keeping on top of Alice’s coat since we last met up. Today was mostly about a good brush out, and working through a couple of ad-hoc knots and tangles. The thickest part of Alice’s coat was around her shoulders/neck area, where it was just about beginning to clump a little.
Although a little fidgety, Alice was such a good girl during our session. We had lots of chat whilst we worked through.
Well done Alice !!
cutie dexter
Here’s 9 year old Dexter in Chorlton, Manchester after his most recent Lion Clip.such a champion
Hercules Champion was definitely ready for his session this time around. His coat is thickening up for winter, no doubt !
You all know Hercules C – right ? He’s a Maine Coon who lives in Kirkham, Lancashire with his mum. Hercules C is 16 years old but he certainly doesn’t look it ! the maine man
We met up with Monty again recently. Monty’s lives with his brother and housemates (and family !) in Altrincham, Cheshire. 