sweet tilly
Tilly, anyone ? Of course you remember this sweet girl in Preston, Lancashire !
At 10 years old, Tilly has suffered from some ill health over recent months and been diagnosed with diabetes. However, this is under control and she’s coming on in leaps and bounds. An overhaul of her coat a few months ago, and regular sessions are helping to give her back a spring in her step !
During today’s session Tilly was a little more fidgety that last time. Don’t know why ? Maybe she had a date to go to that we didn’t know about ? Anyhow, it was a fantastic session and apart from a couple of moments of fidgety-ness, Tilly was a little star and obliged at the right times – outstretching her little legs to help with the process.
After the session, mum and dad Deb and Daz said
“Another great session. Tilly’s coat is looking so glossy and fluffy. She is so much happier and just loves lying around showing off her fluffy white belly. Thank you”
See you in a few weeks time, Tilly baby …
miss maisie
Maisie ! What a great session we had again this time around !
15 year old Maisie lives in Stretford, Manchester with her mum. We meet up with her on a regular basis as– although her coat is short – it is extremely dense. Maisie isn’t able to keep on top of it herself any longer, nor will she let her mum comb her. Mum’s efforts were spoiling their relationship in that Maisie was fearing mum’s approach with the comb.
So, we meet up regularly for a good brush out and it’s always amazing just how much dead hair Maisie’s coat is holding.
Maisie always tells a fantastic story during her session … a really chatterbox …. but she is now so well used to her sessions she lays without fuss whilst we get to those hard to reach areas. She enjoys keeping an eye on what’s going on in the garden whilst all this is going on.
Fantastic Maisie ! See you again soon little girl …
koko and kleo
Two new girls joined our gang today ! Kleo and Koko. They are Siamese sisters who are 8 years old and hang out in Blackpool, Lancashire. The piccie is of Kleo.
The girls are house cats and have their nails clips regularly. Mum decided to book a home visit, rather than travel with them.
Kleo is the more outgoing and inquisitive of the two. She came for a stroke and was nosey-crowing in all our gear as we set up for the session. Nails clipped with no fuss – lots of chat though, as you’d expect from a Siamese !
Koko is a very nervous girl and was hidden on a dining room chair, under that table when we arrived. There she stayed until it was almost her call. To make for a calmer session, we moved the grooming table into the secluded kitchen and took her in there away from the bustle of the household. We let her calm on the table for a few minutes with fuss and strokes. She was extremely vocal at first, but did quickly calm down and she stopped chatting …. and was as good as gold whilst her nails were clipped. No problem at all for Koko. (By the way, all this was overseen by a very nosey Kleo).
Well done girls ! Very brave !
a perfect lily
It was time to call in on Lily again in Preston, Lancashire. Lily is a British Longhair (a long haired variant of the British Short Hair).
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he first time we met up with Lily – about 18 months ago – it was a difficult session. Lily wasn’t afraid to use her claws or teeth to get her point across. Since then, session have become a little more relaxed – and the session earlier this year had been the best to date. Lots of swearing still, but with less action.
Today’s session however, was back to the early days. We’re hoping that this is because Lily had recently spent time out of her own environment in a cattery, whilst mum was on holiday – and that she was a little unsettled. We’ll give you the benefit of the doubt, Lily !
Anyhow sweetie, you look lovely (and lighter ! – See the piccie of the dead hair that came away !) and we’ll see you again in the Autumn.
handsome whiskey
Whiskey … What a lovely lad to meet up with !
He’s a 2 year old Maine Coon who now lives with his new mum and family in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. It’s fair to say that he’s fallen on his feet !
Whiskey lets mum comb him a little, but really isn’t keen on his rear quarters being attended to. A few mats had developed around that area which needed to be zipped away. His lower body – base of back, tail, flanks – were thick and needed a lot of hair removing. The rest of his coat in comparison was thinner and not as much came away.
The challenge, however, was working on Whiskey’s rear quarters. He really was determined that his mats were to stay put. However, they had to come away and we finally persuaded him as much.
After the session, mum Vicky said
“Thank you so much for today Sandra, Whiskey has finally come out of his hiding spot and is curled by my feet on the bed sleeping. He’s happy as larry and can’t quite believe he’s matt free (he keeps looking at me in surprise) you were fantastic and so patient with him when he was such a grump. Thank you again we appreciate your work so much. Vicky and Whiskey”
Thanks Vicky ! … So pleased to hear that Whiskey is feeling more comfy ! Well done Whiskey, we know it wasn’t your idea of a perfect way to spend the morning !
a rather large tiny
We called in to see Tiny again in Didsbury, Manchester. Tiny is a not so tiny Maine Coon of around 3 years old who lives with his housemates and family.
It’s a good few months since we last saw Tiny and he was as handsome as ever. He’s an extremely large boy. Very gentle – although very fidgety !
Tiny had developed a few ad-hoc knotted areas, so we decided the best approach would be to take about the lower section of his coat to give him a fresh start.
Very obliging at times was Tiny – outstretching various limbs to help proceedings – balanced by moments of plotting his next escape attempt, when he’d decided he had better things to do that afternoon.
All told, Tiny will definitely be feeling the benefit of his troubles now. Much more comfy, Tiny !
A few days after the session, mum Ann said
“Thanks, Sandra. He is indeed much, much more comfy and will now let me tickle tummy and armpits (previously unheard of)! Am really trying to brush him every day but he still manages to collect sticks, slugs, leaves and other items from the garden on his body. I am sure he is a new breed and doesn’t have fur but has velcro instead.”
lovely lammy
It’s a good job Lammy’s head is ruled by his belly ! To be specific – Chicken !
We met up with 7 year old Lammy in Levenshulme, Manchester to work through some knotted areas which had formed around his lower body and rear quarters.
Lammy really wasn’t as keen on the idea as we were and he did his best to make sure the clipping didn’t happen. He was particularly not enamoured by the thought of laying on his side.
So, we did the majority of the session stood up, helped at the front end with mum hand feeding Lammy chicken. He sure is a sucker for it. We know that Lammy felt an immediate relief after the session due to his posture and sitting position. The mats previously had hindered him sitting comfortably.
So pleased that you’re feeling great, Lammy !
gorgeous harvey
It was nice to meet up with Harvey again in Newton le Willows, Merseyside.
Harvey has the most incredibly thick coat you can imagine. Well, he is a Persian after all – and he was currently losing his winter coat.
A portion of it had become matted, therefore we removed the offending area and brushed out the rest of his coat. He will definitely be feeling lighter and more comfy now for his troubles.
Harvey seemed to know just what we were doing as we clipped knots away underneath and he managed to lie still at times. Chilling – Interspersed with moments when he’d decided the session should be over !
Well done, Harvey. Your new coat will grow back lovely …
mr merlin
We called in to see 3 year old Maine Coon Merlin again in Lowton, Greater Manchester.
Merlin has certainly grown since the last time we met up, last year. He’s now an X-Large boy alright !
Merlin’s coat wasn’t particularly matted – just a few tangles here and there – but in general it was very thick and definitely ready for a brush out.
At the start of the session, Merlin was fidgety. However as we progressed he settled and enjoyed the music we played for him. He’s not too keen on his lower back / tail area being attended to – but had to we must, as they were particularly thick. Merlin does, however, love his ruff and shoulders being combed “Ooh, just a bit more, please”. So – a nice balance !
A few days after the session, mum Leanne said
“He’s always a bit of a wriggler and tends to get grumpy after a little while ! He looks fab and must be feeling good – he’s just brought home a massive blackbird”
It was a long session as Merlin is such a big boy and his coat was so thick – but he was such a good boy. Fidgety, Yes ! … but he was hiding his grumpiness today ! Well done Merlin !
pretty mindy
Mindy is a new member of our crew – and she is found in Astley, Manchester. She is around 12 years old and has lived with her new mum and dad for around 9 months now, since being rescued.
Today’s session was to clip Mindy’s nails. A little apprehensive when we arrived, Mindy came and sniffed all the gear – then went and hid. However, as soon as her little feet were on the grooming table, she was very calm and relaxed and within a minute or two the session was over.
Afterwards, Mindy sat happily on the sofa whilst we had a photo shoot and a stroke.
See you again soon, Mindy. Very brave !
