little loulou
It was so nice to be asked to meet up with LouLou again.
LouLou is 19 years old, and it was 12 months to the day since we last saw her in Blackley, Manchester.
As LouLou isn’t as able to keep on top of her coat these days she’d developed a few mats here and there that needed to be removed. As they were scattered, and underneath were quite tight, we took off the coat for a fresh start.
It was obvious that LouLou remembered what it was all about. Although she was a little fidgety to begin with, her demeanour was much more settled that last year. We took off as much as possible on all 4s, then worked underneath … and you know what ? LouLou lay very still and calmly – with sweet talk from mum in her ear – whilst we zipped through those knots. LouLou is deaf these days but we still interact like she can hear, and she knows alright.
After the session LouLou panned herself out on the cool flooring for a couple of minutes, had a treat, then was off upstairs to bed to catch up on that all important sleep !
Mum later said :
“This is loulou who is the grand old age of 19. She’s stopped cleaning herself and has numerous health problems. Sandra came out to groom her last week and now she has a new lease of life. Sandra has so much patience and understanding of cats. Her coat was extremely matted so a shave was needed and loulou is much more mobile and happy now. Thanks again to essentiallypurrfect. Here is loulou now”
