sweet anya

This sweet girl is Ragdoll Anya. Anya was found wandering a couple of years ago and was in quite a bad shape. She was taken on by her new mum and has never looked back. We think she is now around 4 years old.

Anya likes to be combed and this shows in her coat. Just a couple of matted areas underneath and on one side, and the rest of Anya’s coat just needed a good brush out.

Very vocal is Anya ! All of the time ! Including on the grooming table.

She chatted away for most of the session and we heard all about her life in Knutsford, Cheshire.

After the session, Anya had her lunch then set about a good washing session to sort herself out !

Her mum Chris later said

“Anya is great. She did a lot of grooming after you left and was a bit more clingy than usual but has settled well and looks good. I was pleased that she settled so quickly when you were working on her and she really seemed to enjoy it. I’ll be in touch.”

A lovely session, Anya – thanks and see you again in the Autumn time.

cheeky bertie !

Who remembers Bertie ? Bertie is a 6 year old Maine Coon who can be found, along with his housemates, in Urmston, Manchester.

Bertie is definitely becoming more at ease in his sessions. He is an extremely large boy and as such is quite a weight to position on the grooming table. However, Bertie knows what to expect and is happy to oblige.

We took away a few ad-hoc mats from the usual areas – tummy, inner thighs and armpits – and the rest of his long coat was brushed out.

A nice session – although we did have one or 2 low key growls in the background today. Cheeky, Bertie !

See you again in a few weeks time, fellow …

little herbie

Little Herbie in Stockport, Cheshire asked us to call in to give him a manicure again recently.

Herbie is such a sweet guy. His coat is immaculate as he really enjoys mum brushing him and it’s soooooo white !

Whilst Herbie was having his nails trimmed, he switched on a low growl. He does this each session but there’s no malice, he just feels he has to protest a little.

The dirty deed was over within a couple of minutes and Herbie was on his way. Back to bed for the afternoon.

Nice seeing you again, little fellow !

lovely lucy

It was so nice to meet up again with 2 year old Maine Coon Lucy in Didsbury, Manchester.

We last called in on Lucy during the summer last year. Since then, mum and dad have been looking after Lucy’s coat so well. We heard that Lucy is quite tolerant of the comb – except near the vulnerable lower tummy section, between her back legs.

A couple of knots had developed under there, but apart from that Lucy enjoyed a nice brush out.

miss molly

We met up with a new member of our gang – Molly the Siberian Forest Cat in Lymm, Cheshire.

Molly is a little nervous of new people, but we got along just fine from the outset. Molly was quite inquisitive and spent time checking out all the gear as we set up.

Both Molly and her mum look after Molly’s coat very well. It is made easier all round as Molly likes to be combed. Just a couple of small tangles had developed underneath that needed to be clipped away. Other than that Molly enjoyed a good brush out. She was a tidgy (word ?!) bit fidgety at times, but so relaxed as well. She lay contently – some of the time watching her garden (where she strolls on her harness), the remainder of the time with her eyes closed listening to the music. Enjoying the fuss, really !

After the session, mum Rowena said

“Sandra from Essentially Purrfect did a great job grooming our little (not so little) Siberian, Molly. She’s only 15 months old but thoroughly enjoyed her groom. A few mats removed and a bit of, (cough, ah hem), tidy up round the back, and sorted! She is looking fab and her temperament has become more laid back and she’s busy cleaning herself all the time. Can’t wait till the Autumn groom.”

Well done Molly. Your first professional groom and you were a little star ! Looking forward to seeing you again in the Autumn time.

gentle alfie

It was time to call on 6 year old Maine Coon Alfie again in Urmston, Manchester.

Alfie is quite a nervous young man, but sessions are definitely getting easier for him. Once he found himself sat on the grooming table, he chilled straightaway and was very amenable to having his belly tended to.

It’s always interesting working out what does or doesn’t work for the individual being groomed. In Alfie’s case, he really doesn’t like an elbow near his head, when his tummy’s being brushed. This might sound silly, but it’s a case of working out an alternative grooming position that Alfie’s more comfortable with. It makes all the difference for him.

siberian victor

Victor in Salford, Manchester called us up again, to take a look at his coat.

We last met up with 5 year old Victor the Siberian Forest Cat during the summer of last year. At that point Victor’s coat was quite heavily matted and we took a large portion of it away. Victor was very squirmy on the grooming table, although he fared well as it was a difficult session – working through the pelt on his back and sides.

Today – Well, Victor obviously remembered what it was all about and after the initial 2 minutes, he lay quite contently on the table whilst we got to work on his coat. In fact, he spent much of the session grooming himself ! Every time the clippers started, he started grooming again ! We took small ad-hoc areas away and the rest of this coat benefitted from a thorough brush out.

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”

Very pleasing session, Victor ! Well done matey !

friendly fudge

Fudge. 20 years old. Astley, Greater Manchester.

Such a friendly, gentle boy. Fudge now knows just what to expect from our nail clipping sessions and although he’s nervous to begin with, once he’s sat on the grooming table he does manage to relax a little.

His nails are no trouble and it’s all over within a minute or so. Afterwards, Fudge always wants to leave the room – but (10?) seconds later he happily comes back in of his own accord and wants a little fuss !

Nice seeing you again Fudge .. Take care !

dashing darwin

Here’s Darwin, with his sweet as sugar smile. Darwin is almost 2 years old and lives in Knott End On Sea, Lancashire.

Darwin was a little nervous when we arrived, but he soon came around and sniffed all the gear and made sure that he marked our case with his scent !

Darwin and mum look after Darwin’s coat very well on top – but underneath and the rear quarters are a bit of a no go zone. A cheeky bite at the hand or of the combs may well occur ! So, it was inevitable that that’s where today’s session began.

To say that Darwin was less than impressed would be quite true. He played all the trump cards to halt the session. We told him it was all unnecessary and that the sooner we finished up the sooner he’d be back out in that sunshine …. and that’s sure where he went right after the session.

Mum Zelda later said

“Just had Darwin groomed. All the knots have gone, thank you Sandra for putting up with my naughty boy felt really sorry for you, but thank you for such a great job … will call you again ! but not too soon for your sake ha !!”

Well done Darwin – Pleased that you’ll be feeling comfier for your troubles !

young toby !

Toby in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside decided to have a manicure for his birthday treat. He was 20 years old to the day, when we called in on him !

He’s a fine looking boy. Although he’s lost some weight recently, he still plays out. In fact he’s out for hours during the night time.

Not sure if Toby has had his nails clipped before but he took it all in his stride and didn’t kick up a fuss at all. It was all over within a minute or so.

Well done Toby ! What a cool guy !