miss molly
This lovely little girl is 9 year old Molly. Well, she’s not actually that little – we think that Molly may well have some Maine Coon in her somewhere. Molly lives in Wallasey on The Wirral with her mum – who, it’s safe to say, adores her.
We had a very gentle session. Not a knot in sight, but a good brush out was required. Molly does let mum comb – but not underneath but it wasn’t a problem today. Molly even obliged by outstretching various limbs at the appropriate moment.
During today’s session, Molly was laid by the window – which has such a fantastic view of passing trade and dog walkers ! It was a warm, sunny afternoon so there were plenty of the 4 legged variety to occupy Molly. She definitely is a nosey girl !
After the session, mum Linda said
“Molly Moo is SO chilled and smells lovely. Thanks x”
Lovely to hear and look forward to seeing you later in the year for your Autumn brush out, Molly !
gorgeous eloise
We called in to see 2 year old Maine Coon Eloise in Hoghton, Lancashire.
Eloise’s coat gets tangly as she likes nothing better than to play out in the undergrowth, where she gets covered in twigs and bracken.
We spent some time today removing small areas that couldn’t be saved and brushed out the rest of Eloise’s coat.
It’s fair to say that Eloise wasn’t too enamoured by the idea, but we know that she knows what it’s all about and that she’ll be feeling the benefit of the session right now.
Well done Eloise !
pretty poppy
A new young lady to join us is Poppy. Poppy is a Persian, she is 21 months old and lives in Accrington, Lancashire.
Poppy’s coat had become matted on her torso and on her lower back feet – so the best approach was a clip, for a fresh start. She wasn’t afraid of the clippers, but fidgety was an understatement.
Some of the knots were tight, especially on her chest and around her feet. It’s very bony on the legs, which makes clipping more difficult.
When her dark coat had come away, Poppy has a most unusual skin colouring. In our experience of clipping cats, skin colour is more often in line with coat colour – ie. dark coat, dark skin.
We know for a fact that Poppy will now be feeling so much better about herself. Really pleased for you Poppy !
white as snow
We last saw Snowy about 6 months ago when he had a couple of knots underneath that were worked through. Today was just about a brush out. A BIG brush out !
Snowy is about 8 years old and he lives in Little Hoole, Lancashire. He had been living rough for a while before he found his new mum. Now he has the life of luxury !
It’s fair to say that Snowy was quite fidgety during his session. Actually, quite the acrobat. However, it was all because he thought he should have been doing something else at that point that morning. Like sleeping or something. He knew what the session was all about, alright !
A few days later, mum Sheila said
“Snowy looks good after his grooming and getting out his winter coat, even thought he wasn’t on hie best behaviour. And my carpet is ‘fur free’.”
After the session, Snowy was lying contently on the window bottom in the sun, just chilling. Happy as Larry and a lot lighter !
placid pearl
A more friendly girl you couldn’t meet. This is 6 year old Pearl who is from Wigan, Greater Manchester. Pearl is a Selkirk Rex variant. She has a short coat which is very dense – very much like a British Short Hair.
Mum and dad are well on top of Pearl’s brushing and there wasn’t a mat in sight. There was, however, lots of dead hair that we took away. Getting Pearl ready for her Spring look !
Pearl was very fidgety throughout the session, but she did enjoy the attention. Lots of praise and head rubs and chatter. Pearl lapped it all up ! She’d still be sat there now taking it all in, if we were !
After the session, mum Emma said
“Thanks for sorting Pearl out she looks great and is a lot happier. Will be in touch about Rosie. Emma, Shaun & Pearl.”
Nice meeting up, Pearl – you were such a good girl ….and can’t wait to meet up with your Rosie !
bonny bo
A new kid on the block – Bo !
Bo is almost 3 years old and he hangs out in Warrington, Cheshire where he lives with his housemate and family.
Bo is extremely nervous by nature – but very friendly and affectionate once he’s sussed you out.
A few knots and tangles were removed from Bo’s coat – mainly from underneath – and a good brush out elsewhere.
As the session progressed Bo began to relax and afterwards mum Karen said
“Thank you so much for coming to sort out Bo. He has been a happier cat since you left and we have noticed he has been grooming himself more. His coat looks and feels more silky and it’s much easier to brush him (for us and him) now his knots have gone. Thank you for your patience with him and us. Here is a picture of Bo an hour or so after you left, as you can see he was very relaxed.”
Such a brave boy ! Well done Bo !
cutie clyde
It was 5 year old Siberian Forest Cat Clyde’s first professional groom today. Clyde hangs out in Salford, Manchester with his brother Victor, and mum and dad.
Clyde really isn’t keen on being combed and therefore a few mats
had developed – particularly around the armpit area, the flanks and underneath. We took away the offending areas from a very fidgety Clyde. In fact, the only time that Clyde could manage to keep still was the few minutes that brother Victor was in the garden – and Clyde was enthralled by what he was up to. In hindsight, we should have bribed Victor to stay out there !
After the session, mum Anna said
“Just a (slightly belated) note to say thanks once again for your expertise and patience with Victor and especially Clyde last week ! They’re looking very sleek and happy, and Victor even let out a little purr when I was brushing him yesterday so no more pretending not to like it ! Clyde still looks at the comb with utter disdain whenever I pick it up, but I’m working on it ! Thanks again x”
Come on Clyde … You have such a lovely coat, and you like fuss ! You should be making the most of it !
jasper lou
Jasper Lou. Well, just Jasper really – but we like to add the Lou as his smoochie coochie name ….
Jasper lives in Stockport, Cheshire and he’s now 4 years old – and he has the most amazing, thick, full coat you could imagine. Mum manages to keep on top of it so well.
Not a knot in sight – we worked through his coat and removed lots of dead hair from the winter months (see piccie). Jasper is always so patient and he lay still whilst we got through the session. He’s a chatterbox. Meow meow meow….. and of course we always answer with “really ?!” or “that’s right” or “never !”…. just to please him.
After the session Jasper was in the mood for a photoshoot and posed happily whilst we found his best side.
Well done Jasper ! See you again in the Autumn, fellow ….
cheeky charlie
Who remembers Charlie from Billinge, Wigan ?
Sessions are definitely getting easier for Charlie. The first time we met this 13 year old lass, she was quite grumpy and really wasn’t in the mood for a groom.
However, since then each session has become noticeably less eventful ! This is because not only is she getting used to it and knows what will happen – but also the sessions are timely and her coat is now in good shape.
Today there were no knots to speak of and Charlie enjoyed a good brush out to rid her of dead hair from her coat.
She looked like a million dollars afterwards – and she knew it ! Well done little girl !!
