Meet Scruffy

[smudgley]

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[smudgley]

this is Scruffy, the new cat I fetched in today.
He's been hanging around an old ladies house since december. He's lovely, but the scruffiest cat I've ever had in, I don't think you ca see just how scruffy he is, but basically he is one big matt. Completely matted, I think he'll have to be shaved off when he gets castrated.
He's got a funny scar on his front leg & no hair on it. :? (last picture)

[random]

Aww poor Scruffy. Probably best to shave him if he is so matted up, and start again, it will grow back in soon enough. Poor little thing. :(

[EmmaG]

awwww bless him, he is going to be a stunner thought once he is cleaned up....or rather shaved ;)

[Kazz]

You can see the mats on him poor lad. Looks a nice cat though Smudgley you can see it in his eyes.

Love his name though. Suits him

[smudgley]

Anyone do knitting????????????

oh & Kazz, I think he has nice kind eyes too. he's very friendly. (just stinky)

[Kazz]

My Mom does knitting what do you want?

[alexgirl73]

:smt007 :smt007 :smt007 OH and I are both in love!!! Oh so tempted...........

[ellenlouise]

My oh mum does knitting. He looks lovely really kind eyes like said before. I used to have a one just like him when I was younger. My soft spot Black and whites.

Keep us updated.

[Mags]

Bless him, he does look a bit..... ermmm ...... scruffy;) He should look a very smart boy once his fur starts to grow again though :D

Anyone got a cat jumper/coat pattern?? :D

[tilly]

He looks like he will turn out to be a gorgeous cat once the matts are removed.

Sally

[smudgley]

You got it Mags... ;)
He will need a coat. I'm dead serious. :shock: Having had a big wooly jumper on all his life (even if it's got dredlocks in it) he'll be bloody froze with no coat... he needs a knitted one. :cool:

[alexgirl73]

oooh, I keep coming back to look at him, he's just gorgeous! I wanna jump in the car and come and see him, lol!

[smudgley]

oooh, I keep coming back to look at him, he's just gorgeous! I wanna jump in the car and come and see him, lol!

come on then.... bring a peg.

[dandysmom]

Poor little guy, he certainly is matted! How about a dog sweater...they make them for small breeds; years ago I gave one to a friend for her little Peke. Would be quicker than making one...

[smudgley]

Poor little guy, he certainly is matted! How about a dog sweater...they make them for small breeds; years ago I gave one to a friend for her little Peke. Would be quicker than making one... Wonder if she still needs it?... she could send it over for Scruffy. :lol:
Good idea - I'll have a look. :cool:

[sammy]

Aww he's gorgeous! He looks a bit like our old x-Maine Coon :smt017 Wonder if he has any in him?

[Fran]

He's a handsome boy!!

[dandysmom]

Wonder if she still needs it?... she could send it over for Scruffy. :lol:
Good idea - I'll have a look. :cool:Unfortunately, they've both gone to the Bridge...:cry:.. a good friend; miss her; and you know, if she were alive she would send it; she was that kind of person! I did a Google search for dog sweaters, but none I found were in the UK, It would be quicker to get Scruffy a little sweater than wait for one to be knitted...well, apologies to any of you who are swift knitters...took me 4 years in college to finish one,,,it was a joke that I was still lugging the thing around for so long......:roll:

[EmmaG]

how about this ???

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£10 buy it now on ebay lol

[dandysmom]

:-D But is turquoise Scruffy's color, Emma...??/!!

[EmmaG]

lol I am sure we could dye it :)

[Mags]

What about a baby's/small childs babygro or jumper ........... they should be quite cheap to pick up from a Charity shop ? I'm sure it could be adapted somehow to fit the little fella!

[smudgley]

What about a baby's/small childs babygro or jumper ........... they should be quite cheap to pick up from a Charity shop ? I'm sure it could be adapted somehow to fit the little fella!

yes Mags, I was thinking the same.I've got some large dolls jumpers here, that would do the trick.I'll get the girls to take a look & sort me one out to try.
I'll see how hairy he is when he comes back from the vets, but all his abdomen will have to be shaved, all his neck & chest & most of his back.. :?

[sarahd]

awww bless he is such a sweetie. Such a shame people abandon these lovely cats and allow them to get into this state and have to fend for themselves :(

Sarah
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[Mags]

yes Mags, I was thinking the same.I've got some large dolls jumpers here, that would do the trick.I'll get the girls to take a look & sort me one out to try.
I'll see how hairy he is when he comes back from the vets, but all his abdomen will have to be shaved, all his neck & chest & most of his back.. :?
This link is quite good ..... http://www.groovycatsanddogs.com/ ........... you could probably get some ideas how to adapt a doll's jumper into a cat jumper ;)

[smudgley]

thanks Mags - I'll have a good look at the site later when I have some more time.. :)

[dinahsmum]

What about a baby's/small childs babygro or jumper ........... they should be quite cheap to pick up from a Charity shop ? I'm sure it could be adapted somehow to fit the little fella!
That's the best course of action.
I got a fab thick down jacket for Danny, my old lurcher, when he had an op on his shoulder and had to be padded so it didn't rest on hard floor etc amnd so it healed. £3 at Help the Aged. My vet was very impressed and asked for the jacket post-treatment, for the next oatient.
here he is

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A kiddies coat, buttoned or zipped at the back might hit the spot for Scruffy?
Wish him all the best - he deserves a write-up in the local paper Smudgley - that'll get him a home. :)

[dandysmom]

What a good idea, DM !!!

[Kazz]

Oh I remember my cousins old dog Butch wearing a lads footie top when he had an operation. He wore it proudly mind you he was a big dog a Bullmastiff x pit pony I think.

[Sweet]

Awww he is a beauty....I have a small dog coat here brand new - I could send it if you think it would help, not sure if he would be warm enough though x http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/603/j1008ph3.jpg

[dinahsmum]

Did Scruffy have to lose his coat Smudgley?

[smudgley]

Lost it last Wed am.:?
Had a new one by Wed pm. :?

Thanks for the offer Julie - but thanks to a very lovely lady... he has a coat! (must sort photos & explain)

[dandysmom]

Oh yes, please do...I'd love to see Scruffy in his brand new coat :-D

[alexgirl73]

I would love to see him too Smudgley! I keep looking at his photo, makes my heart melt. I wish I could take on another cat.......

[smudgley]

You can Alex! :shock:

[alexgirl73]

Hmm, yes I could, but the other 3 would probably move out in protest, lol! I honestly and sincerely wish I could, 'cause Scruffy (must think of a better name for him poor baby), just tugs at my heart strings!!!

Edited to add - what about Magnet as a name for him, 'cause I get the feeling he'll be a chick magnet when that fur grows back in, lol!!!

[Sweet]

Awww bless Scuffy, no worries Smudgley, I have a couple here, they may well go on ebay lol.

If anyone here wants a little dog coat - let me know....I have 3 - all needing a new home - free of course! x

[whiskey]

bless he does look a lovely chap:D