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!

Shortage of Cat and Dog Vaccines

 

Vets are warning that there is a national  shortage of cat and dog vaccines.

The shortage has been brought about by covid disrupting supply chains, and a global increase in the ownership of cats and dogs.

It is unlikely that the situation will improve before sometime in 2022, as such vets are rationing vaccines and limiting registrations of new pets.

The Reshuffle Continues - Except for One Post

 

Power Play at Number 10

 

RIP Rosie (2009-2021)

 

We collected Rosie's ashes yesterday afternoon from Coastways, and brought them home.

 

We buried the ashes themselves in the earth near the palm tree that she used to enjoy climbing in her youth. To mark the spot we have placed a copper coal scuttle containing various rose plants. Later on we intend to plant a rose bush there.

 

The bamboo casket that her ashes came in is now home to her toy mouse that she has had since she was a kitten, when we took her home from the RSPCA in Patcham in 2009.

 

We had a drink in her memory in the Napier and the Dover last night.

 

RIP Rosie (2009-2021)