The story behind Cleo, the newest addition is not particularly clear,
but she was a "brought in to PTS" at a vet for being "unwanted".
Cleo, when I got her, was a biter whilst petting. It was one of the
reasons she was returned from her adoptive home. Everytime she bit
me when I was petting her, I squeaked, backed away, and didn't react
but stopped petting.
This evening, she was sacked out on her back with all four legs in
the air in front of the fire and I started petting her again.
Instead of biting, she started purring. She then rolled over and
started washing me.
I think someone has finally realised this is their forever home. :o)
Sorry, just had to share.
Helen M
Kreisleriana - 01 Mar 2005 00:15 GMT
>The story behind Cleo, the newest addition is not particularly clear,
>but she was a "brought in to PTS" at a vet for being "unwanted".
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>Sorry, just had to share.
>Helen M
Awwwwwww <melt>
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Mary - 01 Mar 2005 00:17 GMT
> The story behind Cleo, the newest addition is not particularly clear,
> but she was a "brought in to PTS" at a vet for being "unwanted".
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>
> Sorry, just had to share.
Helen what a wonderful story!! Thanks so much for sharing.
Cheryl - 01 Mar 2005 00:19 GMT
> The story behind Cleo, the newest addition is not particularly
> clear, but she was a "brought in to PTS" at a vet for being
[quoted text clipped - 15 lines]
> Sorry, just had to share.
> Helen M
Awesome, and CONGRATS on the newest owner! Amazing how a squeal
will work! I wish Cleo could send that message to Shamrock. ;)

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mlbriggs - 01 Mar 2005 00:53 GMT
> The story behind Cleo, the newest addition is not particularly clear,
> but she was a "brought in to PTS" at a vet for being "unwanted".
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
> Sorry, just had to share.
> Helen M
Luv will find a way! MLB
Victor Martinez - 01 Mar 2005 01:29 GMT
> This evening, she was sacked out on her back with all four legs in
> the air in front of the fire and I started petting her again.
> Instead of biting, she started purring. She then rolled over and
> started washing me.
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Karen - 01 Mar 2005 01:31 GMT
> The story behind Cleo, the newest addition is not particularly clear,
> but she was a "brought in to PTS" at a vet for being "unwanted".
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
> Sorry, just had to share.
> Helen M
That is sooooooo sweet!
jmcquown - 01 Mar 2005 01:31 GMT
> This evening, she was sacked out on her back with all four legs in
> the air in front of the fire and I started petting her again.
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> Sorry, just had to share.
> Helen M
Awww, that's so sweet! And I think you reacted very properly to the biting
to get her to realize it's not the way to behave with you.
Jill
CatNipped - 01 Mar 2005 23:50 GMT
> > This evening, she was sacked out on her back with all four legs in
> > the air in front of the fire and I started petting her again.
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> Awww, that's so sweet! And I think you reacted very properly to the biting
> to get her to realize it's not the way to behave with you.
While that has worked with every other cat who has owned me, that does *not*
work with Bandit. Bandit will just bite harder when she knows she's getting
the reaction she wants - pain!!! LOL
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CatNipped
> Jill
Christine Burel - 01 Mar 2005 02:10 GMT
Aw, way to go, Helen.
Christine
> The story behind Cleo, the newest addition is not particularly clear,
> but she was a "brought in to PTS" at a vet for being "unwanted".
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
> Sorry, just had to share.
> Helen M
O J - 01 Mar 2005 03:08 GMT
Helen M wrote:
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>This evening, she was sacked out on her back with all four legs in
>the air in front of the fire and I started petting her again.
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
>
>Sorry, just had to share.
Sorry??? I'm so glad you did share that story with us. It's truly
heartwarming.
When we first got Lady Jane Grey from our vet in the same
circumstances as (about) a four-year old, she was a snuggler and a
biter. Chin and head skritches were OK, but bites followed (she had
been declawed by the previous 'owner') if she was touched on her lower
back or tail. Even with the head skritches, you had to keep your eyes
open and watch for signs that she was becoming overly excited.
Seventeen years later she's my goodnight kitty who snuggles my beard
while I drift off to sleep. I hope yours is with you as long and as
happily.
Regards and Purrs,
O J
Sam Nash - 01 Mar 2005 04:14 GMT
> The story behind Cleo, the newest addition is not particularly clear,
> but she was a "brought in to PTS" at a vet for being "unwanted".
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
> Sorry, just had to share.
> Helen M
Welcome home, Cleo! A fine hoomin you've 'dopted.
Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe
Marina - 01 Mar 2005 05:25 GMT
> This evening, she was sacked out on her back with all four legs in
> the air in front of the fire and I started petting her again.
> Instead of biting, she started purring. She then rolled over and
> started washing me.
Aww! Happy Cleo!

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melizabeth - 01 Mar 2005 09:16 GMT
> The story behind Cleo, the newest addition is not particularly clear,
> but she was a "brought in to PTS" at a vet for being "unwanted".
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
> Sorry, just had to share.
> Helen M
That's sweet. It sounds as if you nipped the biting habit in the bud ::bad
pun::
glsummer@neptunelink.com - 01 Mar 2005 19:41 GMT
>The story behind Cleo, the newest addition is not particularly clear,
>but she was a "brought in to PTS" at a vet for being "unwanted".
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>Sorry, just had to share.
>Helen M
Awwwww -- welcome home, Cleo!
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polonca12000 - 01 Mar 2005 20:59 GMT
I'm so happy for you and for Cleo, Helen,

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> The story behind Cleo, the newest addition is not particularly clear,
> but she was a "brought in to PTS" at a vet for being "unwanted".
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
> Sorry, just had to share.
> Helen M
Christina Websell - 01 Mar 2005 22:11 GMT
> The story behind Cleo, the newest addition is not particularly clear,
> but she was a "brought in to PTS" at a vet for being "unwanted".
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
> Sorry, just had to share.
> Helen M
Don't be sorry, that's just wonderful.
Tweed
CatNipped - 01 Mar 2005 23:48 GMT
> The story behind Cleo, the newest addition is not particularly clear,
> but she was a "brought in to PTS" at a vet for being "unwanted".
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
> Sorry, just had to share.
> Helen M
Aaawwwwwwwwww! Helen, you are awesome!!!
Hugs,
CatNipped
Adrian - 02 Mar 2005 15:50 GMT
> The story behind Cleo, the newest addition is not particularly clear,
> but she was a "brought in to PTS" at a vet for being "unwanted".
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
> Sorry, just had to share.
> Helen M
Thanks for sharing. Purrs that Cleo is with you for a very long time.

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Jeanette - 03 Mar 2005 23:56 GMT
> The story behind Cleo, the newest addition is not particularly clear,
> but she was a "brought in to PTS" at a vet for being "unwanted".
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
> Sorry, just had to share.
> Helen M
That's excellent news :D Cleo is clearly a sensible cat.
Love
Jeanette