These pictures are great Sas. This sure does prove that Gabe loves his new brother Graemer. I sure hope that Gabe and Miley are getting along as well. I'm also so glad that everything is working out so well. :)
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These pictures are great Sas. This sure does prove that Gabe loves his new brother Graemer. I sure hope that Gabe and Miley are getting along as well. I'm also so glad that everything is working out so well. :)
OK, that's it! I didn't see this until this morning and you guys have reduced me to tears. Happy tears!!!! :D :D :D What a glorious sight that is!!!! :)
I too, am teary eyed this morning. How wonderful.
I'm very happy to hear how well things are going with the boys but am concerned about Miley. How's her hot spot and is she still wearing that collar. From my experience female cats have never been very welcoming of new cats on their turf , although a male was usually better tolerated than another female. Give her a big hug from me.
Thanks for thinking of that Miley girl. You are right, she is not welcoming to other animals, although I think she knows now that Gabe is not going away. She doesn't hiss at him anymore. He is still afraid of her though. Right now she is suffering from fear of me putting the collar and meds. on her. I usually leave the collar on for about an hour. So she is hiding out. Every now and then she will venture out from under the bed. She is very improved, hot spot wise and after tomorrow, will be through with the meds. and the collar! Then I will force her out to play etc. and love her to pieces, but until then, it is too confusing for her. She will be fine. She has always been the understated one - unlike Graemer, the obnoxious, demanding but loveable one!
:rolleyes: :)
great news!
That is one of the most precious pictures that I have ever seen. Another Pet Talk picture that I think would be precious and a great seller as a poster.
Gabe is doing just fine here in Vermont. I can't tell you how happy he is and I am pleased with how my two Abys have dealt with his arrival. Miley is finally letting Gabe touch her, but she is still a bit jealous!
Here are some pictures I took yesterday!
Gabe on the cat tree!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...b/fd8219e1.jpg
Gabe on the rocking chair with the teddy bears...awwww !
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...4/fd8219d8.jpg
Gabe relaxing under the porch bench! His usual pose!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...1/fd8219e9.jpg
Graemer and Miley, enjoying the sun on the cat tree, without Gabe!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...a/fd8219cf.jpg
I hope everyone enjoys the pictures!
By the way, I think Robyn made the correct move and sent Gabe packing. He is very stubborn when it comes to making him move from a location (i.e. the steps) and will hiss, growl and STAY exactly where he is) when HE doesn't want to move! I use a broom to scoot him, but he can get fierce and scarey! Don't want that kind of behavior around children, for sure!
SAS thanks once again for the pictures! I am enjoying all of these updates soooo much. Your pictures are absolutely terrific and I think the third photo catches a little of the "attitude" Gabe sometimes shows. (Hey, I'm King of the Porch!) :D As usual, Graemer and Miley are extremely photogenic and so exotic looking! :)
Great pics Sas. Gabe really looks content in these pics. I'm glad that everything is working out for everyone. :)
I don't know what to say, other than "thank you", Sallyanne. You are a true gem out there, and you have helped my dear friends, Pam and Robyn through a terrible time. And Gabe is happy, albeit stubborn, but he is in the right place. I know it and feel it. It seems very comparable to Butter coming to live with us. If Helen had been younger, it never would have worked. But he is here, and safe, and evil (but getting better). But the main thing is he wants to be here, and he is out of harm's way when he is here.
Thank you, Sallyanne. You have healed many of us by your lovely posts and actions where Gabe is concerned. :)
Logan et al, thanks so much for such kind words. (Gabe is here with me now, so I must say good things about him too!).... Gabe is giving this change his best effort.
I don't know exactly why I agreed to take on the Gabe problem, but I did. I had every intention of placing him in another home once he arrived here. I simply fell in love with him within a day. He was meant to be here, I can tell.
I think the Gabe story is one that makes everyone feel really good about people going to great lengths to be responsible with their pet. Robyn didn't want to just drop off the Gabe boy at a shelter, knowing that he would be difficult to place. And I did what felt right for me, and offered to bring him to Vermont to find a new home. Did I know he would stay? NOOOOO. I was never fond of long haired cats. Now I just love long haired cats! A true convert!
Everyone is happy at the end of this story!:cool:
AMEN TO THAT LOGAN! COULDN'T AGREE MORE! :)Quote:
Originally posted by Logan
I don't know what to say, other than "thank you", Sallyanne. You are a true gem out there, )
And another AMEN. What cute, cute pictures. Gabe looks like he's truly happy. I'm so excited to see those babies together. Sas, you made a super decision to take on that gorgeous himmy. You got my admiration, BIG TIME!!!!!;) ;)
Thanks for the new pics.
But, speaking of long hair, are you able to brush Gabe?
Yes, he tolerates it. He was shaved earlier in the summer, so his hair is not that long right now. I usually try to brush him when he is lounging on the sofa, next to me at night. He doesn't hate it but it isn't his favorite thing. He likes being petted though. I may just keep his hair short for awhile. We shall see how much trouble it is. I like having hair to brush on a cat. My other two are skin and bones and are not fun to brush or comb at all.
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So glad to hear things are settling down and getting back to normal - and that Miley is at least starting to accept Gabe. Your two are so adorable and Gabe is so adorable that I'm glad it's working out that they can be friends even though they are so different. :D And that pose with Gabe under the porch bench looks just like my mom's cat. Maybe you can see why we call him the Cranker. ;)
I don't want this story to end! Can't it just keep going on and on?Quote:
Originally posted by sasvermont
Everyone is happy at the end of this story!:cool:
I'm with you Rachel. Please don't let the story end!!!
Ok, I will keep the story going. I shall take more pics this weekend and try to get all three in the poses! Right!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...0/fd7e4acc.jpg
There she is----Sallyanne, my Hero! Isn't she great folks! :) This is a little "visual" of Robyn and me letting you know what you mean to us! LOL!
http://plauder-smilies.com/love/ladysman.gif Thank you! Thank you! Thank you, for being the wonderful person that you are and taking the risk to be-friend a kitty that was advertised as 'not exceptionally lovable' to say the least! I am so happy that this little furry boy has wound up with you, and I am proud to call you my friend! ;)
P.S. That photo makes me itch! LOL!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...c/fd7b9263.jpg
I took this shot this morning, just moments ago. The weather has changed to very cool temperatures and the cats have re-actived! They love the cooler weather, for sure!
I will try to take make pictures this afternoon!
Good day to everyone!:D
HA! Looks like my Trevor and Andy when they 'go at it!' After one of their little wrestling matches I have lots of little tufts of hair to clean up. Hair tufts may be new to you with your sleek kitties. Hope your vacuum cleaner is in good working order! Waiting for more pics..... :)
Gabe looks pretty relaxed :) Cute pic :) And by the way, I love your carpet :)
Robyn
SAS, Have you seen how many views this topic has? Looks like there is a real following of the GG&M pictures and updates.
That's a great picture Sas. It reminds me of Storm and Sunny. The next time that my cats play I'll have to take a few pics. Thanks for sharing. :)
Graemer notifies Mom that there MUST be something of interest beyond the blind and get that window open right away!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...c/fd7aaece.jpg
Graemer tells Gabe - "hey, I think you're looking in the wrong direction, dumb-dumb, - it is OUTSIDE - not UP THERE!"
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...2/fd7aaed0.jpg
At last, we are both looking in the same direction, at that little birdie that no one else can see!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...e/fd7aaed4.jpg
Gabe decided that the birdie thing was boring and thought walking all over Sas' computer desk and photosmart printer would be fun and OK!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...6/fd7aaed6.jpg
Hope you enjoy the photos! What a group of cats!
:rolleyes:
These pictures and captions are the best yet!!! What a difference in the profiles (physiques!) of Graemer and Gabe! LOL! Sallyanne the view out your window is just gorgeous - beautiful greenery everywhere - just lovely! I would be poised at the windowsill too. I remember the days when Gabe would clunk across Robyn's printer too! :rolleyes: Keep the pics coming. These are terrific!
Thanks for the pics. :) I love them. It looks like you have a couple of characters there. :D
Have to ask?? Is Gabe really as hefty as he looks or when wet does he shrink a size or two. I know fluffy cats are not always as they appear dry, and abys are very lean. Your boys remind me of Laurel and Hardy. How is Miley getting along with Gabe these days and is the hot spot completely gone?
Well, Gabe weighs at least three times what Miley weighs. Miley is a mere 5.5 lbs. and Gabe is over 15 lbs. I just don't know his exact weight. He has hopped on my scale a couple of times, but he doesn't sit very still.... Graemer weighs 6.5 lbs.
Miley's hot spot did clear up only to get a second one and have a second trip to the Vet. He gave her a long term/acting cortizone shot and we are not putting the cream on it quite yet. We are trying to let air get to it. She managed to make her first E-collar disappear so I had to spring for a new E-collar this last visit!
Gabe is heavy and does have lots of hair. I think if you read about Ragdolls, you will see that he is just about right in size and weight. He could probably drop a pound or two and still be fine. He has lost a little weight since he arrived here. I think it is the beer diet! Just kidding. I think it is the exercise, chasing and being chased by Graemer.
Miley is still very snobish to Gabe but has stopped the horrible behavior i.e. hissing, swatting and general ugliness! :rolleyes:
That is a great shot of Gabe and Graemer sharing the window sill and the view :) !!
Robyn
Many a day would Gabe walk on my printer...try printing a page while he's oon it!! ;) He'll intently watch it print out :)
Miley's a very smart girl to get rid of that nasty collar. My Bodhi keeps playing with my socks and now I have many mismatched pairs. Who knows where these things disappear to. It's worse than the washing machine.... but a collar that size...... Hugs to Miley. My female is the feisty one too.
Great pictures, SAS! :) Seems both Graemer and Gabe are characters. That Graemer is something else though with how he always has to be on top of things. :D And it's funny to see the two of them sitting in the window. They are both beautiful cats, but they are so different that you have to appreciate each one separately (if you get what I'm trying to say). And with Graemer at only 6.5 pounds and Gabe at 15, it's good to see that Graemer pinned Gabe - otherwise I might worry that Gabe might turn into the big bully type (like Tubby) but that doesn't seem to be the case. It really looks like he's enjoying himself and is real happy in his new home. Such a nice heartwarming story, how can we not like following it. :D
Miley, that is so funny. What an ingenious little girl you are. Plenty of brains packed in those 5.5 lbs.Quote:
Originally posted by sasvermont
She managed to make her first E-collar disappear so I had to spring for a new E-collar this last visit!