There are lots of stray cats that live in Peckham and one in particular would wander into our garden from time to time. When he showed up we’d give him some food and if the weather was rubbish he’d sleep inside. Anyway, I finished work at about 8pm a couple of weeks ago and when I can downstairs I noticed he was not only inside the house (we have a cat flap that uses when he fancies) but curled up really tightly in a ball, which is unusual as he normally lounges sprawled out wherever he fancies!
On closer inspection on of his paws was swollen to about four times the size of the others and he wasn’t responding to touch (normally he’s really affectionate) so we quickly got him to the vets round the corner who had us sign a form confirming that he was a stray, didn’t belong to us, and we had no rights to him. At the same time we also indicated that, once he was healed, we would be willing to adopt him (otherwise he goes to a shelter, as they can’t just release him back into the street).
A week or so later they called to say that, unfortunately, the infection in the paw he had was pretty bad and they had to amputate the back right leg to save him. Despite this he was making a good recovery and they wanted to know if we’d still be willing to adopt, which of course we were!
So, after just over two weeks at the vets he came home with us three weeks ago and is acclimatising really well. As a stray/feral cat he roamed over a pretty large area (we’d fairly regularly see him running around in the streets when we were staggering back from the pub late at night!) and he can’t go outside now, and probably never will be able to, which is a big change for him. But he’s still very mobile, enjoys watching football with me on the sofa and treats our bed as his!
So this is our new friend, Roger the three legged cat!
There are lots of stray cats that live in Peckham and one in particular would wander into our garden from time to time. When he showed up we’d give him some food and if the weather was rubbish he’d sleep inside. Anyway, I finished work at about 8pm a couple of weeks ago and when I can downstairs I noticed he was not only inside the house (we have a cat flap that uses when he fancies) but curled up really tightly in a ball, which is unusual as he normally lounges sprawled out wherever he fancies!
On closer inspection on of his paws was swollen to about four times the size of the others and he wasn’t responding to touch (normally he’s really affectionate) so we quickly got him to the vets round the corner who had us sign a form confirming that he was a stray, didn’t belong to us, and we had no rights to him. At the same time we also indicated that, once he was healed, we would be willing to adopt him (otherwise he goes to a shelter, as they can’t just release him back into the street).
A week or so later they called to say that, unfortunately, the infection in the paw he had was pretty bad and they had to amputate the back right leg to save him. Despite this he was making a good recovery and they wanted to know if we’d still be willing to adopt, which of course we were!
So, after just over two weeks at the vets he came home with us three weeks ago and is acclimatising really well. As a stray/feral cat he roamed over a pretty large area (we’d fairly regularly see him running around in the streets when we were staggering back from the pub late at night!) and he can’t go outside now, and probably never will be able to, which is a big change for him. But he’s still very mobile, enjoys watching football with me on the sofa and treats our bed as his!
So this is our new friend, Roger the three legged cat!
Good for you, well done! hope he enjoys his new inside life.
Easter Friday 2023 wifey was on her way home after a few drinks and heard a meow from inside some bushes. Tiny kitten left in there. Decided to take it home. Obviously just temporarily, but Binky is still here 18 months later. She’s not 100% between the ears we think. But we love her (when she doesn’t piss on the couch…).
Easter Friday 2023 wifey was on her home after a few drinks and heard a meow from inside some bushes. Tiny kitten left in there. Decided to take it home. Obviously just temporarily, but Binky is still here 18 months later. She’s not 100% between the ears we think. But we love her (when she doesn’t piss on the couch…).
Easter Friday 2023 wifey was on her home after a few drinks and heard a meow from inside some bushes. Tiny kitten left in there. Decided to take it home. Obviously just temporarily, but Binky is still here 18 months later. She’s not 100% between the ears we think. But we love her (when she doesn’t piss on the couch…).
...Meet Bailey, 4 months old and absolutely gorgeous Cockerpoo, I believe more cocker than poo, after his first shampoo and trim...
We believe Magnus is a springerpoo.
If you’re lucky, the poo bit will stop him rolling in 🦊 💩. I had a cocker (Bob) who was always rolling in it. 🤬🤢
Shep (collie/springer) used to go walkabout (never managed to build a fence that would keep him in come April, even though his bits had been removed) and return a couple of hours later reeking of fox and/or badger. Utterly disgusting. No matter what we washed him with he would still have a faintly fishy/cheesy aroma days later.
Took our Cockerpoo Bertie up to the rugby field today, very well behaved until he found some nice Fox poo to dive into and roll on. So back home for an unscheduled shower, shampoo and dryer session. I swear he only did it to pay us back for leaving him behind, when we went out for lunch earlier. You could almost see the malevolent gleam in his eye as he did it.
...Meet Bailey, 4 months old and absolutely gorgeous Cockerpoo, I believe more cocker than poo, after his first shampoo and trim...
We believe Magnus is a springerpoo.
If you’re lucky, the poo bit will stop him rolling in 🦊 💩. I had a cocker (Bob) who was always rolling in it. 🤬🤢
Shep (collie/springer) used to go walkabout (never managed to build a fence that would keep him in come April, even though his bits had been removed) and return a couple of hours later reeking of fox and/or badger. Utterly disgusting. No matter what we washed him with he would still have a faintly fishy/cheesy aroma days later.
Ketchup is your friend. Leave it on the affected area for 5-10 mins then wash off with doggy shampoo. The acids etc in it counteract the shite and get rid of the smell. However your dog may end up with a slightly pink/red tint in the affected area.
...Meet Bailey, 4 months old and absolutely gorgeous Cockerpoo, I believe more cocker than poo, after his first shampoo and trim...
We believe Magnus is a springerpoo.
If you’re lucky, the poo bit will stop him rolling in 🦊 💩. I had a cocker (Bob) who was always rolling in it. 🤬🤢
Shep (collie/springer) used to go walkabout (never managed to build a fence that would keep him in come April, even though his bits had been removed) and return a couple of hours later reeking of fox and/or badger. Utterly disgusting. No matter what we washed him with he would still have a faintly fishy/cheesy aroma days later.
Ketchup is your friend. Leave it on the affected area for 5-10 mins then wash off with doggy shampoo. The acids etc in it counteract the shite and get rid of the smell. However your dog may end up with a slightly pink/red tint in the affected area.
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...Meet Bailey, 4 months old and absolutely gorgeous Cockerpoo, I believe more cocker than poo, after his first shampoo and trim...
Both gorgeous 🥰
Passed his "Basic Puppy Training" course with a well done certificate, and he couldn't look less interested...well done Bailey...🏆
Our poodle cross rolls in anything that smells even vaguely rank
The ranker it is the quicker she dives in
A week or so later they called to say that, unfortunately, the infection in the paw he had was pretty bad and they had to amputate the back right leg to save him. Despite this he was making a good recovery and they wanted to know if we’d still be willing to adopt, which of course we were!
So this is our new friend, Roger the three legged cat!
A beautiful cat.
Thank you both so much ❤️❤️
Wonderful heartwarming stories!