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Cats owned: Trinity(DSH) Neo(RagxPer)Lily(Rag)
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Location: Gloucester
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04-02-2008, 03:14 PM   #1

Trinity is looking for a friend


Hi everyone

As you know we had the most awful news that Trixie died due to a RTA. Trinity hasn't been doing to well and we took her to the vets again today to see if we could do anything and he mentioned again getting her a friend to distract her. What do you guys think? I have rang the rescues in my area and there are no cats suitable and they have suggested a kitten may be better, there was no kittens either. I feel as if I am replacing Trixie which just cannot be done she was the most special little angel ever. It has been said sooner rather than later and Trinity is in such a state she won't go out she just seems to lie around which is so unusual for her. Any help would be most appriciated.

xxx



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04-02-2008, 03:35 PM   #2

Re: Trinity is looking for a friend


Oh dear Ellenlouise - poor Trinity does sound to be grieving badly. I am sorry to say I can't advise you what to do - you naturally feel ambivalent to the idea of (as you see it at the moment) "replacing" Trixie - but you know you wouldn't really be doing this, you'd just be helping Trinity to get over her grief. I wonder whether it would help if you spoke to an animal behaviourist - I am sure I have seen links to someone somewhere on Catsey. I bet someone else will quickly be along to advise you. You have all my sympathy. Lol.



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04-02-2008, 04:27 PM   #3

Re: Trinity is looking for a friend


EL - if you are unsure it might be better to wait. However - I bet if you could get to a rescue and see babies in need of a home you might come round.

Have a look at this Snuggle Kitten http://www.ultimateanimals.co.uk/aca...pupp ies.html

or look at Cuddle Pets microwaveable warm 'teddy-friends'



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04-02-2008, 05:40 PM   #4

Re: Trinity is looking for a friend


Don't think of it as "replacing" Trixie; she can't be replaced, she was unique. But Trinity is obviously grieving; and you have love to give to another cat. I think the longer you wait the harder it will be; just my opinion......(((hugs)))



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04-02-2008, 07:15 PM   #5

Re: Trinity is looking for a friend


Have you tried Ming Smudgley Glous is not far from Smudgley she rehomes everywhere.

Maybe a young adult would be better one already suited to living with other cats, rather than a kitten but you never know and you know your own cat better than anyone. And maybe an oldie would suit you down to the ground.

Take a breath sleep on it and then look into it, it is a hard descision but one you I think have decided is right already a friend for Trinity.

Karen



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04-02-2008, 09:14 PM   #6

Re: Trinity is looking for a friend


Great idea about PMing Smudgley! Do let us what you decide and how poor Trinity is doing......



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Cats owned: Trinity(DSH) Neo(RagxPer)Lily(Rag)
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05-02-2008, 05:29 PM   #7

Re: Trinity is looking for a friend


Spoken to Smudgley and none at the moment. Also none at any of the local resuce places



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05-02-2008, 06:33 PM   #8

Re: Trinity is looking for a friend


Quote:
Originally Posted by ellenlouise
Spoken to Smudgley and none at the moment. Also none at any of the local resuce places

i'm on the lookout though



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05-02-2008, 06:46 PM   #9

Re: Trinity is looking for a friend


Thanks Smudgley



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05-02-2008, 07:13 PM   #10

Re: Trinity is looking for a friend


Given Smudgley's track record I would keep the car engine running ellenloouise..........



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