pandora and merlin
Two little (little ?!) beauties gave us a call, and asked us to call on them to look at their coats.
Merlin is an 11 month old Maine Coone, who we estimate is already an extra large boy ! His coat was in need of a good work through as he had started to develop a few knots – particularly underneath is those harder to reach areas that he’s not keen on mum touching.
Very gentle and trusting, he let us tease out some of the knots, but he really did much prefer the easier option (for him!) of clipping. Whilst we were brushing out his backend/trousers, Merlin helped by grooming his ruff !
His housemate Pandora is around 18 months, and a really bonny Norwegian Forest Cat (NFC) and very friendly with it. We tended to a few knots that had formed on Pandora’s tummy/chest, which needed to be clipped away. When we later tried to get a good photo of Pandora, she was just too tired to lift her head up. So, we had to get one of her asleep … as we didn’t want her to miss out on her moment of fame ! Haha …. Pandora …. Shame we can’t see your face, but your side looks lovely !
Mum Jane from Bolton-le-Sands, Carnforth, Lancashire later said :
“Thanks Sandra for your hard work with Merlin, our Maine Coon cat who had quite a lot of knots on his belly and elsewhere. He is a very difficult cat to work with, as he is a constant wriggler – the same as Pandora, my Norwegian Forest cat. Neither of them like being groomed. I’m really pleased that they are both totally “knot free” now, and I am now endeavouring to keep them that way now as much as possible. I will be in touch again if I miss any bad knots.”
Thanks so much – lovely cats, Jane. A credit to you …
