Daisy Checking Out The Drinks Cabinet

 

Daisy Playing on The Stairs

 

Daisy Relaxing in The Window

 

Daisy Explores The Sofa

 

Daisy Sees Kitty for The First Time, and Vice Versa

 

Daisy Likes Boxes

 

Daisy Tackles The Stairs

 

Daisy's Big Day Out at The Vets

 

Daisy went to the vets for the first time today, to have her second Tricat jab.

The Mobile Cat Transportation Device was deployed for the first time.

She meowed a fair bit on the way there, but was very brave in the vets; and didn't meow on the way back.

Daisy Gazing Upon The Big Wide World

 

Daisy Starts To Explore Her New Home

 

Having spent her first 10 days with us mainly in our bedroom, we are gradually introducing Daisy to other rooms in her new home (as a house can be overwhelming for a new kitten all in one go).

Here she is discovering part of the lounge.

The Mobile Cat Transportation Device

 

I have decided to ditch the old stress inducing front loading cat carrier, and have purchased this foldable mobile cat transportation device (top loading) for what I hope are very rare visits to the vets.

Daisy has yet to be introduced to it. Hopefully she will not find it to be too stressful when deployed.

Cats Have Distinctive Attachment Styles

 

A new study shows that cats may be just as affectionate as dogs. The study, which was published in Current Biology, found that pet cats also have distinct attachment styles toward their owners in the same way dogs and babies do.

The research, which was done by a team at Oregon State University, also found that 64% of cats showed what is known as a "secure" attachment style, meaning they showed no signs of distress when their caregivers left the room and a healthy mix of attachment and exploration when they returned.

The other percentage, around 35, showed insecure attachment, which means they were stressed until they their owners returned, and when they did return, they showed a mix of excessive contact, avoidant behaviour or disorganized behaviour.

The team examined 70 kittens and 38 cats for the study, and placed the cats in a room with the owner for two minutes before removing them for the same amount of time. They then examined the cats' behaviour in order to categorize them.

I could have told them that!

Cat Litter Bulk Purchase

 

In retrospect, ordering 180 litres (90kg) of cat litter may have been a tad overenthusiastic!

Daisy Making Good Use of a Fitbit Strap

 

Daisy

 

At the beginning of last week we received an email from the RSPCA Patcham (where we homed Rosie from in 2009).

We had kept in touch with the RSPCA over the years, and had told them the sad news about Rosie. They said that they had a kitten just come in needing a home.

We picked her up yesterday, please welcome Daisy. She is 12 weeks old, and now a very welcome member of our household.

Daisy has some big paws (figuratively speaking) to follow, but I have no doubt that she will prove to be a worthy successor to Rosie. 

 

We will never forget Rosie, but I am sure that she would be very happy to know that we have offered a home to another cat in need from the RSPCA. 

 

Rosie's song has ended, but the story never ends!

The Cats of Hanover Facebook Group is Seven Years Old

 

Seven years ago today, inspired by Rosie, the Cats of Hanover Facebook Group was set up.

 

The group is dedicated to the cats of Hanover, their personalities and their activities/antics; where Hanover based cat lovers can read news and trivia about cats (not forgetting looking at cat pictures and videos).

 

It now has over 3,800 human staff members (either living in Hanover or with connections to Hanover) who have cats, have had cats or who simply love cats.

 

During the last seven years the group has helped people meet and network either electronically via the net, or directly as a result of the many Cats of Hanover Portrait Exhibitions held in the Dover in aid of local cat charities.

 

Over this period the group has:

 

- helped people introduce and celebrate new cat members of their households,

- provided a source of comfort and support on sad occasions,

- helped guide cats who have gone AWOL back to their homes, and

- proactively supported the Cats of Hanover Portrait Exhibitions.

 

Although Rosie is, sadly, no longer with us the group will always continue to do this; and the fact that it will continue to do this means that Rosie will not be forgotten, and her spirit/ethos will live on in the group. 

 

She was a most excellent Mogmin, and her wise counsel will continue to be followed by her human staff acting on her behalf. 

 

One day we will share our home with another cat, and that cat will take on the role of Mogmin. 

 

Next Spring we will hold another cat portrait exhibition (raising money for local cats) in the Dover; where Rosie's memory and ethos can continue to help future generations of cats, and inspire/help their human staff.

 

Thank you to all the cats and their human staff over the years for making this group what it is; a supportive, friendly, welcoming place.

 

Cats may be small, but they have large personalities!