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Fri 24.08.07 - Missy is brought in to us via the RSPCA. She has been found in a garden with her 3 two week old kittens. She has to be caught in a trap as she is not used to human contact and is obviously very frightened. Missy will now continue her story.
Sat 25.08.07 - Yesterday was very upsetting for me and I tried to comfort my little babies. We are given somewhere warm and comfortable to sleep with fluffy blankets but I am not used to such comfort. At the first available opportunity I make a run for it and manage to escape. I return in the evening but my babies are gone. I have a look around and find some food so I tuck in to it to keep my strength up.
Sun 26.08.07 - I come back again to look for my little ones, but there is no sign of them. I will stay around in case they turn up. I find some food again so there is no need for me to go out of the garden. There are lots of warm, dry, comfortable places for me to sleep in, in the garden. Loads of straw boxes and I soon find one for myself.
Sun 02.09.07 - Every night at the same time I see this lady coming out with some food. I keep an eye on her because I know as soon as she has been around that there will be some food for me. Today she spots me for the first time. She sits and talks to me for a while, but I keep my distance. She says her name is Auntie Wizz and she has my babies. They are safe and she is feeding them and keeping them warm. I feel a bit happier now I know where they are.
Sat 25.08.07 - Yesterday was very upsetting for me and I tried to comfort my little babies. We are given somewhere warm and comfortable to sleep with fluffy blankets but I am not used to such comfort. At the first available opportunity I make a run for it and manage to escape. I return in the evening but my babies are gone. I have a look around and find some food so I tuck in to it to keep my strength up.
Sun 26.08.07 - I come back again to look for my little ones, but there is no sign of them. I will stay around in case they turn up. I find some food again so there is no need for me to go out of the garden. There are lots of warm, dry, comfortable places for me to sleep in, in the garden. Loads of straw boxes and I soon find one for myself.
Sun 02.09.07 - Every night at the same time I see this lady coming out with some food. I keep an eye on her because I know as soon as she has been around that there will be some food for me. Today she spots me for the first time. She sits and talks to me for a while, but I keep my distance. She says her name is Auntie Wizz and she has my babies. They are safe and she is feeding them and keeping them warm. I feel a bit happier now I know where they are.
Missy's Story
Sun 07.10.07 - I am now getting in to a routine. The other cats are okay with me, although I tend to keep out of their way. Auntie Wizz is very kind and makes sure that everyone is indoors so I can eat my tea in peace. She calls me - my name is Missy. When she calls I come running. Sometimes I sit in the tree and wait for her. I know that when she calls all the other cats in for their tea then soon it will by my turn.
Tippy - Misty - Libby
25.10.07 - This evening I was a bit upset. Some people arrived and I found myself trapped, and now I am in a cat pen. Auntie Wizz came and explained that because it was near to bonfire night she did not want me living outside and being scared. She says she knows that I am frightened but living outside for the rest of my life is not the answer. She says she will work with me and show me that people do not need to be feared. At the moment I am not convinced, although I have to say she has shown me nothing but kindness and patience. Sometimes I can see my babies running and playing in the big pen. They are plump, happy, playful and Auntie Wizz smothers them with kisses. I am glad they did not have to live outside.
Fri 26.10.07 - Having had a look around this pen it is actually quite nice. There is a heated section but it is a bit too warm for me. I'm used to living outside in the cold. There is a nice chair here and I like to sit on it, but I hide underneath it when Auntie Wizz comes in. She chats to me for a bit, leaves my food and then goes. I don't panic because I know she isn't going to do anything I don't want her to do.
Sun 28.10.07 - Today it is pouring with rain and I am grateful that I don't have to find somewhere dry to shelter.
Thurs 08.11.07 - The weather is getting colder and I have today found the heated compartment which has a nice cosy dark box to make me feel safe. Auntie Wizz continues to come and see me on a regular basis and sometimes I will peep out at her to see what she is doing. I am letting her get closer and closer to me, but as yet won't let her touch me, and I won't take food from her hand. She tells me that Libby has gone to see if she likes living with a little cat called Maisie that used to live here, and that Tippy and Misty are doing very well. They too have a home together and will be going shortly. I often watch them running around - I can see them having a wonderful time, climbing, chasing and jumping.
Fri 26.10.07 - Having had a look around this pen it is actually quite nice. There is a heated section but it is a bit too warm for me. I'm used to living outside in the cold. There is a nice chair here and I like to sit on it, but I hide underneath it when Auntie Wizz comes in. She chats to me for a bit, leaves my food and then goes. I don't panic because I know she isn't going to do anything I don't want her to do.
Sun 28.10.07 - Today it is pouring with rain and I am grateful that I don't have to find somewhere dry to shelter.
Thurs 08.11.07 - The weather is getting colder and I have today found the heated compartment which has a nice cosy dark box to make me feel safe. Auntie Wizz continues to come and see me on a regular basis and sometimes I will peep out at her to see what she is doing. I am letting her get closer and closer to me, but as yet won't let her touch me, and I won't take food from her hand. She tells me that Libby has gone to see if she likes living with a little cat called Maisie that used to live here, and that Tippy and Misty are doing very well. They too have a home together and will be going shortly. I often watch them running around - I can see them having a wonderful time, climbing, chasing and jumping.
Sat 24.11.07 - I'm getting a little more confident. I no longer hide when Auntie Wizz comes in to feed me although I do watch her very closely for any wrong moves, but there never are any. She makes sure my home is clean and tidy and then leaves my food. She chats away to me and I am prepared for this now so don't find it quite so scarey as I used to. She has made me a nice warm bed in the top box where the heater is. At first I would not sleep in there as I am used to sleeping outside, but now it is getting colder I go in my top box. There was a bed in there too but I have never slept in a bed before and didn't know what to do with it, so slept at the side of it. Auntie Wizz said I should sleep IN it not next to it. Tried this out - she's right, it's quite nice!
December 2007 - It has now been over a month since I've been in the pen. The weather has been pretty bad on occassions and I am grateful that I no longer have to do battle with the elements. Auntie Wizz is being very patient with me and lets me do whatever I want when she comes in to see me. On Christmas day I decided that I would give her my own Christmas present and let her stroke the top of my head - just for a few seconds. Then as each day passes in December I wait for her in my bed and she comes and gives me a very gentle little stroke every day. I'm not sure at the moment if I am enjoying it or not. She is very gentle and seems to be able to tell when I've had enough and just stops. I do not move away or make any attempts to get out of the top box.
January 2008 - My remaining two little babies have now been rehomed. Auntie Wizz says they are a nice family with two children and they love Tippy and Misty to bits. I am glad that they are confident, strong, healthy and happy. My stroking sessions are getting longer - sometimes Auntie does 'scrunchy ears' on me which is lovely, but I don't let it show. She is starting to try and stroke down my back a little, and I let her.
February 2008 - I have now been spayed and as all the kittens have now gone, I have been brought in to the kitchen to see if I can adjust. It is all very frightening but the other cats are very nice to me and come up to the cage and sniff at me. Sometimes I will put my paw out to touch them - especially the old black cat - he seems very kind and gentle and I like him a lot. However, I am not keen on humans and when they come in to the kitchen I hide under my bed. Auntie Wizz says this is my turtle impression because my bed is round and I get right underneath it.
March 2008 - A small improvement as I respond slightly to Auntie Wizz's massaging and stroking. I like it when she does under my chin and sometimes I let myself relax and I will close my eyes. Then she does scrunchies down my back and I lift my tail for her. Sometimes I forget myself and go to roll over but then remember just in time that no one is to be trusted!
April 2008 - Auntie Wizz feels I have made sufficient progress to be allowed out and about in the kitchen. It's nice to stretch my legs, but it makes it harder for Auntie Wizz to work with me as I can now run away from her if I want. She will wait until I am relaxed in my bed and then she pretends to be stroking one of the other cats whilst all the time she is getting closer and closer to me. Sometimes I will let her stroke her, but sometimes I just dive out the cat flap and straight in to the pen. But I have to say that I am now enjoying the warmth of a lovely soft bed and it isn't long before I am back in the kitchen.
March 2008 - A small improvement as I respond slightly to Auntie Wizz's massaging and stroking. I like it when she does under my chin and sometimes I let myself relax and I will close my eyes. Then she does scrunchies down my back and I lift my tail for her. Sometimes I forget myself and go to roll over but then remember just in time that no one is to be trusted!
April 2008 - Auntie Wizz feels I have made sufficient progress to be allowed out and about in the kitchen. It's nice to stretch my legs, but it makes it harder for Auntie Wizz to work with me as I can now run away from her if I want. She will wait until I am relaxed in my bed and then she pretends to be stroking one of the other cats whilst all the time she is getting closer and closer to me. Sometimes I will let her stroke her, but sometimes I just dive out the cat flap and straight in to the pen. But I have to say that I am now enjoying the warmth of a lovely soft bed and it isn't long before I am back in the kitchen.
