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Hello, I'm Kate from Bath.

I'm servant to two cats at the moment, although I've lived with cats since 1979. Both of my current cats were adopted, and we chose to take those who would be difficult to re-home.

Tinks is a black female around 5 years old. She is semi-feral, and was very nervous when she came to us. Now, 4 years on, we've got her used to being stroked (although only on her own terms) and finally, over the last week, she's started sitting on my husband's lap - so much so that he can't do a thing now as he hasn't the heart to push her off!

Jess is a tabby tornado around 4 years old. She was about 9 months old when she came to us, and had a urinary incontinence problem. When she started passing blood, we took her to the vet, who diagnosed bladder stones, and put her on a special diet. She's now much better and only has the occasional accident. She's very vocal (especially at 4 am!) and very affectionate.

I'm also a pet artist, drawing mainly cats but also dogs and even a rabbit. I draw in pastel pencils from people's photos.

Looking forward to getting to know you all - I can't believe I've only just found this forum!
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Welcome Cath :D Tinks and Jess are both beautiful

I am servant to six felines - Abbie and Jamie (8 year old sisters), Monty (6), Harry (4), Ava (2) and Little Henry (1). All bar Ava are rescue cats and I just couldn't imagine life with out them.

CC is a fab forum; lots of good advice from people with all sorts of experiences - glad you found us
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meriad wrote:Welcome Cath :D Tinks and Jess are both beautiful

I am servant to six felines - Abbie and Jamie (8 year old sisters), Monty (6), Harry (4), Ava (2) and Little Henry (1). All bar Ava are rescue cats and I just couldn't imagine life with out them.

CC is a fab forum; lots of good advice from people with all sorts of experiences - glad you found us
I think T & J are beautiful too!

You've certainly got your hands full! :shock:
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Hello Kate,

and welcome to CC. Tinks and Jess are beautiful (but you don't need me to tell you that? :lol: )

I'm mummy to Tommy and Bobby and housekeeper to Willow, Purdy and Gracie. I joined to get some info and support when I found out that baby Bob was FIV+. I've made such good friends. :D

I love your Avatar. I have done watercolours of our dogs but find the cats sooo much harder. I think it might be because all cats are SO different - even litter-mates of the same breed!
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Hello and welcome! I have three cats of my own, Grumpy Nellie, Merrick and Daz, a permanent foster, Basil, and various temporary foster cats that come through our household as I started fostering earlier this year - I have a (black and white!) Jess in my spare room and Talouse in my outdoor pen at the moment.

Your cats are gorgeous, and I love your avatar pic. It's beautiful. :)
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Thank you for the lovely welcome!
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Hi & welcome Kate

I'm furslave to Hector, Pip, Officer Noodle and Tig the tabby terrorist!
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Hello and welcome!

Lovely kitties :D

My gang are Henry, Tips, Squeak and Grey

Look forward to getting to know you all
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greenkitty wrote: Tig the tabby terrorist!
He sounds like a character! :shock:
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Hello there!

I've joined, just this minute :) Will need to read on what others are saying, first, as I have such a bad problem, needs sorting out with a tom cat.

I was told about this Forum on another place I belong to. Looks like a godsend! Good to meet other new, and established members :)
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Hi....Welcome !! :D

Please feel free to share your worries with us on here....we are a great bunch (though we say it ourselves !! :lol: )

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Hey!

Welcome!! I'm Becci and I am servant to Comet and Whisky :)
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Hello 3 cats here , Spike named after Vampire in Buffy should have been named after a little devil!!!( Ginger) Phoebe , named after witch in Charmed(was a stray Tortie ) and Luca Montalbano after my favourite TV programme ( yes i know a daft name but he sort of looks Italian, he was a stray too , black with a tipped ear...was very skinny when first arrived in August but is now a chubby chops ) :)
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Welcome ivegot1too :D
It's lovely to see new people join, I've not long joined myself and everyone is so friendly and helpful.
Look forward to reading your posts xxx
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My cat's name is Travis. He was a stray, and pre-named. Used to belong, apparently, to a blind man. I think I've half sussed my problem already, but will ask further advice later.

Thank you all for your warm welcomes 8-) I'll see if I can grab a picture to stick on over the weekend. I'm also a carer for my hubby, so life is full :)

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Hello Jen, and welcome to CC.

I'm mum to 2 boys, Tommy and Bobby and housekeeper to 3 girls, Willow, Purdy and Gracie. :lol:

There are a great bunch of people on here. I have made some good friends and learned a heck of a lot about my furry friends.
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Hi Jen

Good to meet you and your furbabes.

I am mum to Pepsi, Lou Lou and Edgar.

There is lots of great advice on here and plenty of humour too.

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Howdy.
We are happy to see you.
I have eight cats..makes my house a home.
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Hello Kate and Jen, welcome to CC!

I only have 1, a brown tabby called Denver but he's quite a handful on his own! You've come to the right place for any concerns, worries and happier queries too!

Looking forward to hearing more about your beautiful furbabes.
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Welcome! Lovely cats
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