Dollycats Hot Toddy
DOB 01/10/2007
Pet name: Perrot

One of Bryn's mails, reproduced with the kind permission of Bryn

Perrot Now

Written 3rd Feb 2008

Please find attached a photo of Todd. We have decided to call him 'Perrot' (silent T) which is the Guernsey word for Parrot.

This was done after he decided to sit on my shoulder and squawk for most of the time!!

He is gorgeous, feisty and very loving. He needs attention but don't we all!?

He and Otis are so funny, chasing each other around, playing without any malice then chilling together like little and large!

Bryn

Dollycats Inky Pinky
DOB 01/10/2007
Pet name: Ruby

One of Beth's mails, reproduced with the kind permission of Beth.

Just to let you know we've decided that Inky Pinky's pet name will be Ruby. She settled in really well last night, was really excited with her new toys then conked out in her igloo bed for the rest of the night. I kept getting up during the night to check if she was ok as I couldnt believe how quiet she was being. Since waking up at 7 this morning she's had quite alot to say and has been very cuddly ! My family have all been visiting in droves and cant believe how pretty and friendly she is.

I'll send you updates of how she's getting on later too. Thanks for giving us such a little gem...

Beth

Dollycats Rumbledethumps
DOB 01/10/2007
Pet name: Thumper

Excerpts from one of Louise's mails, reproduced with the kind permission of Louise.

Just wanted to send you a quick update of Thumper's well being!

She's settled in really well and after 10 days she's a firm member of the family!! With her lively and very funny personality she's kept us entertained as we've watched her explore her new home. She's now snuggled asleep (one of her rare moments) and cuddled up with Florence (who's a month older than her) giving her a wash. Any worries about her entering a busy animal filled house have disappeared.

She's now met the 2 Labradors and getting used to them really quickly! They only have the run of two rooms (she of course has the house) so she can choose when to visit. After the first look (she looked like she'd seen a monster!) she now wanders in, waits for a quick wash (they seem to adore her) then plonks herself on their bed (she loves the underfloor heating!) and snoozes until she feels like giving them their bed back and leaves with her tail in the air!

Darcie's Tortoise didn't get quite the same respect! He lives under a warm lamp in Darcie's room. Thumper however has him firmly down as a moving rock, great for sitting on with a quick sunbathe under the lamp!!! She has yet to meet the chickens who do wander in ...... will keep you posted!

Mainly however, we wanted to thank you for all the hard work you've put into her first 13 weeks of life. She's obviously been well socialised with lots of hugs and it shows!!

Will of course send you some pics in due course.

Take care

Louise

Photo courtesy of Louise and Thumper!

Dollycats Spitfire
DOB 14/08/2007
Pet name: Zulu

Excerpts from one of Martin's mails, reproduced with the kind permission of Martin.

Zulu has not stopped purring.... he is a little sweetie, so cute. He is very adventurous, climbing beams (sometimes upside down), he likes walking across my keyboard. He does sit on my lap, but not the children's yet. He loves the computer monitor, I think it is the cursor. He tends to come and sit on my lap in the evening whilst I am on the computer on his own accord.

He is a lovely cat and I appreciate all that you have done with him in the first 3 months.

Hope to mail you again soon with his progress.

Regards
Martin

"Harrier may not like the tie, but I am rather proud of it!"

Dollycats Harrier
DOB 14/08/2007
Pet name: Harry

Excerpts from one of Kate's mails, reproduced with the kind permission of Kate.

He is wonderful he is getting much bigger and has got the big black cat eating out of his paws! They spend most of the day charging round together and then they both crash out sometimes curled up together with Claws washing Harry.
We were at one point close to phoning you and coming down to buy Hurricane as Harry kept crying out for his brothers and sisters. We decided to wait and see how he got on and now he is fine....checked out your site and saw that all the litter have now been sold. hope Hurricane had a nice home to go to as well.

We will be putting up the Christmas tree and decorations soon which will be interesting we have bets on to see which one of the boys pulls the tree over first!!

Kate

Photo courtesy of Kate and Harry - Taken Christmas 2007

Dollycats Chocolate Monkey
DOB 03/07/2007
Pet name: Choco

Excerpts from one of Jenny's mails, reproduced with the kind permission of Jenny.

Choco weighs just under 3kg so he has definately grown in the last month!!! I managed to get some pic's last week so i'll get them sent to you. He really is getting quite handsome!! Not that i'm biased in any way!!! You're more than welcome to put them on the website. He has developed an obession with our upstairs toilet and we have a push button flusher which luckily he isn't quite strong enough to push but it has definately clicked that if you push it the water goes round and it's all very exciting!! So i expect the toilet will be flushed at all times of the night and day soon!

Jen

"Chomp"

Dollycats Mai Tai
DOB 03/07/2007
Pet name: Mai Tai

One of Jodie's mails, reproduced with the kind permission of Jodie.

Hope you are well?

Mai Tai is doing very well. Its funny how you can buy nearly every toy for her and yet tiny bits of rolled up paper always seem to keep her happy for hours.Yes,she still loves playing with her tail in front of the wood burner,she spends alot of the time sat by it and im sure she wishes it was on all day long.Mai Tai really has become one of the family and loves sitting on your lap and snoozing until she spots a spider or a fly and then, watch out,what became a very sleepy cat becomes a very wide awake cat and nothing will get in her way.She enjoys her food very much and mornings is always great scrabbling up onto my shoulder and high pitched meeeeeeows when she wants her breakfast. I could go on forever but she really is a wonderful cat,full of character,mischief and fun.My house is still standing,which is a good sign.

From Jodie

Dollycats Barnamint Baileys and Dollycats Singapore Sling
DOB 03/07/2007
Pet names: Syd and Diego

One of Vicky and Adam's mails, reproduced with the kind permission of Vicky and Adam.

The boys are doing really well. Sadly they now both attempt to run up our legs, the only saving grace is that Diego is too heavy to heave himself all the way up to your shoulders!

Diego is now a small cat and double the size of Syd, who is still very much a kitten. I have attached a couple of pictures of them and a video (if it works). Diego is very good at posing, however Syd has a tendancy not to sit still (except when he is a sleep) and definitely doesn't like having his picture taken, so it took ages to get the photo!

We are thrilled to bits with the boys, they are such a big part of our little family now and really are a joy to have around. Our house is now continuously filled with madness, toys and loads of cuddles. Thank you for letting us take them home! (When can we give them back? Only joking!!!).Speak soon.

Kind regards,
Vicky & Adam

Dollycats Baby Eskimo and Dollycats Peach Bunny
DOB 03/07/2007
Pet names: Eskimo and Peach

Excerpts from Rob's mails, reproduced with the kind permission of Rob.

Eskimo and Peach (did I tell you that we decided to keep their names?!) spend all day scrapping, playing, cleaning and snoozing on each other- as well as giving us lots of cuddles!

Eskimo has actually taken to suckling the pad at the base of Carmen's thumb as well. He did it again this morning- I think that's like the 3rd time now. He totally suckles at it making loud sucking noises as he does so- it is so cute! Iwas jealous and wanted him to do it to me but I think he clearly only wants to suckle his mummy! (and rightly so I guess!).

They're a funny pair, at first we thought Eski was going to be the troublesome hyperactive boy but it seems now that he's the most immediately affectionate and listens when we tell him not to do anything! Peach is a bit of a tearaway at the moment and enjoys her mischief and climbing (which she is actually a lot better than Eskimo at, surprisingly, as he's much bigger (about twice her size now!) and stronger... but she's fearless! Even when you tell her off she doesn't care, she just runs off and then does the same thing a second later! It is quite funny too as if I order Peach to get out of a room or something and she ignores me Eskimo will actually go up and give her a little swipe with his claw to make her do it, it is so funny!

Rob

Dollycats Bram Stoker
DOB 03/07/2007

One of Adam's mails, reproduced with the kind permission of Adam.

Bram is gorgeous. So affectionate and friendly, he's just taking a nap on my lap right now. Very playful, I'm really pleased that he seems to like the toys and scratching posts I bought for him. He's eating well and using the litter box (mostly! a couple of accidents but understandable ones and nothing consistent). He's been very vocal since he got here, he wanders around meowing a lot, and I'm a bit worried that there's something he needs or wants but I don't know what it is. On the other hand, I figure that he's just come from the only home he's known and he's used to having a lot of other cats and kittens around, so maybe he's missing them.

In short, a wonderful kitten. I couldn't ask for one with a sweeter temperament.

I've taken quite a few pictures, and I'll get them on my computer soon. I'll send you a few of the best when I do!

Kind regards,
Adam.

Dollycats Oscar Wild
DOB 03/07/2007
Pet name: Oscar

One of Matt's mails, reproduced with the kind permission of Matt.

He's settled in amazingly well! He was a bit confused on Friday night, but he's been pottering around playing with all his toys and saying hello to everyone. He also enjoys jumping up on people's laps for a cuddle and a snooze too, which is great! He loves his new cat tree and scratching posts here and is having a great time.

So great a time, in fact, that he hasn't quite fathomed the notion of bed time quite yet ;-) . Been asked to play at various times of the morning, but it's all good and I'm sure he'll get the idea soon enough! He's very happy and getting through his food happily as well. I'll upload a few pictures as soon as I can find my phone camera!

Matt

Dollycats Mr Creosote and Dollycats Liberty Belle
DOB 03/04/2007
Pet names: Puss and Liberty

Excerpts from Lauren's mails, reproduced with the kind permission of Lauren.

... They are still very cute, although I am covered in lots of small claw marks where they climb up my legs to get to their food, they just cant wait!! Rita has almost! accepted them she likes chasing them and they like chasing her, they are very amusing! Both kittens love to play in the water fountain, not sure they are drinking from it, but definitely paddle!!...

...Liberty has learnt to fight for her food and is eating anything and everything well! Fidget is lovely, he is like a little purr box, he purrs at everything, Rita has got used to them now which is good, they all seem to be getting on well. They seem to have grown too!! ....

...They are becoming very cuddly, Fidget more so than Liberty, which surprises me quite a lot, they get on with Freya really well, they jump all over her and chase her for any food that she has....

...Its nice that we are keeping in contact and I can tell you all about the kittens, they really are fantastic, Rita has changed in the fact that she is now much more playful and will chase the kittens all over the house, they are such fun to watch, but they like to stay up late, when we are ready for bed they are still charging around the house, knocking things over!!

... I think the way the kittens were handled before we got them made such a difference to their behaviour towards people, they are definitely people cats, they love cuddles, and their purr's are so loud...

Lauren