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Poor little Minou

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granjura Fri 07-Oct-16 18:53:46

Early this Summer we noticed a young Siamese cross cat lurking around with a front leg hanging off. We were really upset, but he disapperared and we thought he had died. Then just before we went off to Italy - he re-appeared- the leg had fallen off and it looked awfuls and so sore. I fed him and watered him and made him a nice den in the garden shed- but he was very wild and scared and I couldn't get anywhere near him. Thank goodness my lovely neighbour agreed to look after him whilst we were away. I went to the vet and asked him what to do- and his reply was 'let nature take its course- cats can survive major injuries if they have shelter, food and water' so we did.

Lately he has been coming to the kitchen door to 'beg' first thing in morning and early evening- and I've been talking to him a lot- and recently he's got closer and closer. 3 days ago, I cooked him some fish, and, with head bent down and hand out stretched, sitting on kitchen doorstep - I put fish in my hand and waited. He made a lot of calling noises- but finally took the plunge and I felt him taking the food from my hand. Yesterday I was able to cuddle his head- and tonight - after his sachet of cat food, I did the same with fish in my hand- and he ended up on my lap and purring for the first time.

Very moving- I cried to be honest. Stump is still very red but seems to be granualting and tissue growing well around it. Hopefully he will be inside before really cold weather and snow comes- but neighbour and myself will be spending a few hours this week-end making a much warmer and waterproof den to put at the back of shed. And hopefully we will soon be able to catch it to take to the vet to see if anything can be done to help. Bless his little cotton paws.

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jura2 Thu 30-Nov-17 18:34:36

just been doing some reading - he seems to be a cross sort of Birmese/ragdoll - and it seems that they do become darker brown with maturation. He is about 2.5 now and recently put on quite a bit of weight and muscle.

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MissAdventure Thu 30-Nov-17 14:51:02

How strange! I've never heard of that happening.. smile

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jura2 Thu 30-Nov-17 13:56:52

He has changed colour ! So off we go to the UK for a couple of weeks and our wonderful neighbour looks after him and Pudding so well. Return 2 days ago to lots of snow, a fatter Minou- who has turned dark brown ??? Winter coat?

He is sooo cute- any colour.

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Jane10 Fri 10-Nov-17 14:08:45

You will have to eat them at once otherwise you'll hurt his feelings. It's nice that he feels he has to share with you.

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jura2 Fri 10-Nov-17 13:53:31

He is an amazing hunter btw- how he does it with only one front leg I don't know - can we take bets on how many bits of mice will be on the patio by the time we come back sad

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SueDonim Fri 10-Nov-17 13:29:50

Cats rule, dogs drool! grin

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Lillie Fri 10-Nov-17 13:17:16

Bravo Minou! Il est bien bon, celui-là.
I'm sure he will be very resourceful while you are away. He might even pick up more interesting habits!

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jura2 Fri 10-Nov-17 11:46:33

Ah- how kindCherry59. And yes, Jalima1108 - if I could change the title I would. Lord Minou- that is his new name for sure. Going to UK for 2 weeks, but he just loves my great neighbour, so he will be fine. Doggies going back to their righful owners till we get back.

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Cherrytree59 Fri 10-Nov-17 11:23:19

I think Lucky Minou would be quite appropriatesmile

Jura nice to see that you are posting on GN again.

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Jalima1108 Fri 10-Nov-17 09:50:47

Pleased to have a happy update on Minou - perhaps this should be changed from Poor little Minou to Happy Little Minou - or Lord Minou as he seems to be in charge of the household.

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Willow500 Fri 10-Nov-17 06:43:39

Aw that's lovely - it's amazing how they adapt without a limb - there was one at my mum's care home some years ago - my dad used to call him Tripod smile. Ferals seem to know when they have found their forever home - mine definitely rules the roost!

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Jane10 Fri 10-Nov-17 05:56:09

grin

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Squiffy Thu 09-Nov-17 23:23:29

Typical cat! grin

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jura2 Thu 09-Nov-17 23:07:30

Lost him tonight- searched everywhere - nothing!?!
Then went to the downstairs loo at the bottom of the (very long) corridor, where the dogs sleep. And something caught my eye in the dog 'igloo' - there he is- Lording it on the sheepskin. He is a right little monkey smile

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cornergran Sun 22-Oct-17 16:49:51

Good to hear from you jura. So pleased Minou is thriving.

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Squiffy Sun 22-Oct-17 11:05:39

Me too *ww - I'm so pleased it's good news! Over the months I've wondered how he was doing. Minou is a lucky little cat to have found you Jura!

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whitewave Sun 22-Oct-17 10:37:37

I was frightened to look at this thread. Glad I did!! Hello and welcome back.

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Jane10 Sun 22-Oct-17 06:24:06

Hooray! You're back. Looking forward to more updates.

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Bellanonna Sat 21-Oct-17 23:15:00

Welcome back granjura and glad to hear the happy news

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MissAdventure Sat 21-Oct-17 23:07:41

What a lovely thread. Just read all of it with bated breath as I waited to see how the little fellow was doing. Patience certainly is a virtue. flowers

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SueDonim Sat 21-Oct-17 22:05:59

How delightful to hear about Minou! I was wondering about him just a couple of weeks ago, when a friend's cat lost a leg in a car accident. Wishing you many more happy years with your cat companions. smile

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Imperfect27 Sat 21-Oct-17 21:29:22

First time l have ever seen this thread. What a heart warming story Granjura, Minou will be so grateful to you for life. What a good thing you have done. Xx

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Cherrytree59 Sat 21-Oct-17 21:13:52

Hi lovely news update on little Minou.?

I have missed your posts Jura
So happy that you have returned to GN smile

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annsixty Sat 21-Oct-17 20:15:07

So good to hear from you again and the very welcome news about Minou and that he is so happy and loved.
A real success story.

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phoenix Sat 21-Oct-17 19:50:15

Lovely to hear that he is a happy, and loved cat! Salut!

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