For those who don't know Gracie's story, here is an earlier thread: http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=222942
We keep making progress everyday with miss Gracie... Today, day #5 here in the house, things are starting to look brighter - for all of us.
For starters, she went to the groomers! Oh yeah, girl spent the whole afternoon in the kitty spa (aka wet torture chamber
).
Let me tell you I had nightmares all night and yes, even said a prayer - not for Gracie, but for the Groomer
- the girl is feisty. She's been here for 5 days, and when she hisses, man, she HIIIIIISSSEEESS
I need to record one day for you guys to believe it! She means business! I am totally afraid of her - 10-4 kitty, GOT the message
.
So, took like 1/2 hour coaxing her into the carrier - pretty much cornered her with the carrier, her bed and a towel
. Don't worry you guys, I was gentle and took a lot of time talking to her.... Thing is, I am just petrified of her tremendously mean hiss! I know, I am silly
So, in the carrier, to the groomer we go -
Surprise #1: She is an AMAZING car rider!
Just meows softly and is not scared at all of the car... Awesome ride!
Dropped her off at one strongly advising them to use iron mesh gloves
So, 1 hour goes by, no phone call... 2 hours, 3, 4, 4 1/2... I call on my way in...... "Hello mom, she did GREAT, she was a sweetheart" SAID WHAT?????
They said that in the beginning she really hissed, but that's all... They were able to do the whole thing - 20 minutes flea bath (she was COVERED in fleas), cut her claws, washed her 2x, cleaned her ears, even brushed her teeth! The girl is sparkling!
And she was able to keep her long and now oh so soft fur! They really take their time 4 1/2 hours and are super gentle with the fur babies....
She got home and for my surprise #3, was not stressed at all, got right out of her carrier ate, drank her water, and went for a nap.
While she was out I got some De Flea spray and sprayed the whole bathroom, her bed, everything, so there wouldn't be fleas alive for her return.
I also got baby gates tonight, and everybody, including her, are doing awesome with it!
I plan to take as much time as she needs in the bathroom for her to get adjusted.
Her appetite is getting lower, so I think the Thyroid meds are finally kicking in!!
So..... Without further ado, here is our now clean and soft little old lady!
Hello, Are you talking to me?
See, check it out - I have clean ears!
So... clean, soft and relaxed!
Hope watches Gracie from my lap
Lucky takes a peek!
We keep making progress everyday with miss Gracie... Today, day #5 here in the house, things are starting to look brighter - for all of us.
For starters, she went to the groomers! Oh yeah, girl spent the whole afternoon in the kitty spa (aka wet torture chamber
Let me tell you I had nightmares all night and yes, even said a prayer - not for Gracie, but for the Groomer
So, took like 1/2 hour coaxing her into the carrier - pretty much cornered her with the carrier, her bed and a towel
So, in the carrier, to the groomer we go -
Surprise #1: She is an AMAZING car rider!
Dropped her off at one strongly advising them to use iron mesh gloves
So, 1 hour goes by, no phone call... 2 hours, 3, 4, 4 1/2... I call on my way in...... "Hello mom, she did GREAT, she was a sweetheart" SAID WHAT?????
They said that in the beginning she really hissed, but that's all... They were able to do the whole thing - 20 minutes flea bath (she was COVERED in fleas), cut her claws, washed her 2x, cleaned her ears, even brushed her teeth! The girl is sparkling!
She got home and for my surprise #3, was not stressed at all, got right out of her carrier ate, drank her water, and went for a nap.
While she was out I got some De Flea spray and sprayed the whole bathroom, her bed, everything, so there wouldn't be fleas alive for her return.
I also got baby gates tonight, and everybody, including her, are doing awesome with it!
I plan to take as much time as she needs in the bathroom for her to get adjusted.
Her appetite is getting lower, so I think the Thyroid meds are finally kicking in!!
So..... Without further ado, here is our now clean and soft little old lady!
Hello, Are you talking to me?
See, check it out - I have clean ears!
So... clean, soft and relaxed!
Hope watches Gracie from my lap
Lucky takes a peek!