Gypsy uses one life

So at the beginning of January we had a big scare involving Gypsy.

After a lovely night chilling in front of the fire with rambo and gypsy I decided it was time for bed so headed to the bathroom to wash up. I did what I had to and headed to my bedroom, when I got to the landing I noticed gypsy looking very spooked and curled up. I did not know what was up with her because I thought she had been chilled in front of the fire.

I picked her up and noticed she was wet all on one side and there was blood on her neck. She cried and went under my bed. I ducked down to see her and she was very shaken, I managed to get her out from under the bed to the top. I checked her neck and the wound did not seem to be deep or flowing so I cleaned her up best I could and let her be, she really wanted to be left alone.

My first thought was that another cat had got her after a little while she jumped down from the bed and her back legs gave way. I panicked and checked to see if she was alright, I could not see any further wounds or feel broken bones so decided best thing was rest and see what morning brought. I did not check her too much as I was afraid of hurting her, but seeing nothing too serious or obvious I thought rest is the best thing.

Every morning Rambo and Gypsy are up and waiting to be fed before my alarm goes off, they wait in my room not patiently trying to scratch my feet and open the blind to let the sunlight in. This particular morning Rambo was waiting on the landing, I got up, fed Rambo but it was obvious gypsy was not there. I tried not to panic and to think positive, I found gypsy on the spare bed she was breathing but not as alert as she normally is plus she did not get up for food so I knew I had to take her to vets.

At the vets she was still the same not very alert and the vet said she was very poorly. I tried not to let emotions take over, I was still getting over Cyril so I just thought positive.
The vet said it looked like Gypsy had been attacked by a dog or fox,she had puncture wounds in her head and neck so it looks like the animal had gypsy by the head and ragged her about, that's why she was unsteady on her feet.
So Gypsy was on a drip all day and got cleared up, after numerous check up phone calls, a very worried upset owner was allowed to take her home.

I got her home and she went straight for her food bowl - this was an amazing sign she was feeling better, she ate a little then went to sleep in the hallway which is a new place for her. Rambo was really good with her, he checked her over and just kept her in his sight, he is a good big brother:)

Gypsy the next day was eating and looking much better! I took her to vets few days later and the vet was surprised how well she was doing!! she said that she is a very lucky cat and has defintly used one of her  lives!!

I can not tell you how happy and relived I was!! She was kept in for a little while and now the cat flap is open and she is out and about again. She seems to be more aware of her surroundings which is good because before she had no fear!! A lesson well learnt!!

The photo below is of Gypsy when she first came home that night, she is a little dazed from the drugs! the vets at chanterlands vets were great and really had gypsy's wellbeing in mind all the way through I can not thank them enough!

Missing Cat Princes Avenue Hull

Saw this poster on way home. Missing black cat. Please share photo and keep an eye out.
#catsprincesave

The Natural History of the Cat - Alley Cat Allies

The Natural History of the Cat - Alley Cat Allies

Click link above

Also see Gypsy on patrol of Cats of Princes Avenue :)

Snow Day

So the snow finally reached Hull and settled saturday morning. I headed out to the local park to get some snow shots on the way back I kept my eye out for our feline friends.

Most of our feline friends had the right idea and was tucked up inside nice and warm however I did manage to meet two cats.

This one below was being very vocal I think he/she was asking to be let back at the front door, probably did not want to walk around to the back way

 

The black cat below is another new resident he/she has been around for a few months, very sleek and fast - I have to be fast and not delay when taking shots hence the last picture being slightly out of focus however I think it works and gives you insight to the cats personality. I love the shot of him/her crossing the pavement he is like a panther!

Cyril my best friend

I was surprised that a year had passed yesterday since my Cyril had passed on.
I started the blog in memory of Cyril and the shock it has been a year has kick started me to get back to it.
The picture below is one of my favourite pictures of Cyril.

I miss him everyday xxxxxxxx

Meet Asbo Cat

So a new cat arrived on the street last year. He is black and white, half of his face is mostly black. He is also the same size as Rambo if not a little bigger!

When I first saw Asbo Cat it was in the garden he just looked at me like I interrupted him! He seems to have quite a attitude! I have noticed him throwing his weight around with the other cats maybe he is just going the wrong way making friends :)

Rambo had kept an eye on Asbo from the safety of his lookout, he only goes out after them when he sees the cats leaving and he can sneak up on them!

Asbo had been visiting the garden alot much to the dislike of Rambo and Gypsy but I had not witnessed any confrontation however Asbo was about to cross the line.

One night in the early hours I was woken up by that horrible howling cat sound it took me a few seconds to realise it was downstairs. I got up and ventured downstairs to find little Gypsy and a massive Asbo in the front room!! He made a swift exit and Gypsy was spooked for awhile.

Since then we have had many little late night visits from Asbo! I could shut the cat flap at night but I like to give Rambo and Gypsy the freedom to go out if they wish. The visits are less frequent now.

Asbo is not bothered what mayhem he causes I think it's a great game he is playing! Once I opened the front door and he was just sat there looking at me - it was if he was warning me he knows the house front and back haha.

Once Rambo came flying through the cat flap at full speed ran through the dining room and upstairs - there was a flash of white following Rambo. I went upstairs to find Rambo and Asbo in my room! I think Asbo was so focused on chasing Rambo he did not realise where he was! Rambo also looked confused as chases normally end at the cat flap and he is safe once he gets through!

So photos are below are when Asbo came to see Rambo from his lookout point, Rambo was not pleased that Asbo seemed to be mocking him! These photos are a little similar when Gypsy first made her appearance :)
Asbo recognises me now and does have a little miaow at me so I think overall he is very keen on making friends!!

Please help find missing Charlie

Keep an eye out, check sheds, gardens etc and please share
Saw this poster in chants vets, chanterlands avenue hull