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I think they got another one
Upstairs in my local pub is flats- shared by Aaron, Dean and Crostin. Manager, bar man and chef respectively.
As it's a very old pub it has a rodent problem so although Aaron is allergic to cats a while back they acquired a half Bengal kitten to deal with that.. Solomon aka Solly had grown into a fine young cat who regularly demonstrates his worth by leaving evidence of his rodent killing skills where Aaron can see them and one more than one occasion stand in them! This morning Aaron opened the door of the function room and bolted back out again with a cry of "Why is there a black cat in there?!" Turns out Crostin has been feeding a local "feral" who started hanging round the back of the pub so Crostin left some odds and ends of chicken out for the cat. To start with the cat would stand back and watch him put it down but wouldn't approach the food until he moved away. Then it quickly got to the point said feline would wait by the door for food. Last night was bitterly cold and Crostin saw the cat sitting outside in the snow and said "The poor thing deserves to live" and opened the door to the function room. The so-called "feral" immediately came inside and after some food and water found a hidey hole and went to sleep. I don't think cat is a true feral. Aaron was a bit annoyed because he got hissed at. As did Kim but that could just be the cat being shy. Anyway Kim got some photos, a jet black semi longhair, age and gender unknown We're all having a bet on how long before cat gets a name and his paws permanently under the table... Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs |
I think they got another one
On 3/3/2018 9:34 PM, Lesley Madigan wrote:
Upstairs in my local pub is flats- shared by Aaron, Dean and Crostin. Manager, bar man and chef respectively. As it's a very old pub it has a rodent problem so although Aaron is allergic to cats a while back they acquired a half Bengal kitten to deal with that. Solomon aka Solly had grown into a fine young cat who regularly demonstrates his worth by leaving evidence of his rodent killing skills where Aaron can see them and one more than one occasion stand in them! This morning Aaron opened the door of the function room and bolted back out again with a cry of "Why is there a black cat in there?!" Turns out Crostin has been feeding a local "feral" who started hanging round the back of the pub so Crostin left some odds and ends of chicken out for the cat. To start with the cat would stand back and watch him put it down but wouldn't approach the food until he moved away. Then it quickly got to the point said feline would wait by the door for food. Last night was bitterly cold and Crostin saw the cat sitting outside in the snow and said "The poor thing deserves to live" and opened the door to the function room. The so-called "feral" immediately came inside and after some food and water found a hidey hole and went to sleep. I don't think cat is a true feral. Aaron was a bit annoyed because he got hissed at. As did Kim but that could just be the cat being shy. Anyway Kim got some photos, a jet black semi longhair, age and gender unknown We're all having a bet on how long before cat gets a name and his paws permanently under the table... Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs Great story! I'm willing to bet the cat will have a name soon enough! Jill |
I think they got another one
On Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 3:27:46 PM UTC, Jill McQuown wrote:
Great story! I'm willing to bet the cat will have a name soon enough! Cat still in residence in the function room. Now getting bolder, still hissing if people come too close (apart from Crostin where cat immediately runs up to him and asks for food) but the safe distance is getting smaller Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs |
I think they got another one
Cat now ventures out but comes back for food and now doesn't mind if it's not Crostin who comes out as long as whoever it is brings food
Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs |
I think they got another one
On 3/6/2018 5:23 PM, Lesley Madigan wrote:
Cat now ventures out but comes back for food and now doesn't mind if it's not Crostin who comes out as long as whoever it is brings food Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs They've definitely been adopted! How long will it take, I wonder, before the cat gets a name... :) Jill |
I think they got another one
Today the black cat ran in through the front doors downstairs then headed upstairs. Because of the bad weather they had to close to the door to the function room from outdoors so now the cat apparently checks that door then if it isn't open when Crostin comes out runs back downstairs through the front door and upstairs to get fed. Solly who is usually lurking downstairs has worked out if the black cat goes past then food is on offer and follows after all Crostin is only feeding black cat leftovers that would otherwise be binned- that's leftover bits of chicken, ham and beef i.e. Crostin's leftovers are a feline feast!
Black cat still not named but turns up for meals and on nights like tonight when it's very cold sleeps in the function room Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs |
I think they got another one
On 3/18/2018 7:34 PM, Lesley Madigan wrote:
Today the black cat ran in through the front doors downstairs then headed upstairs. Because of the bad weather they had to close to the door to the function room from outdoors so now the cat apparently checks that door then if it isn't open when Crostin comes out runs back downstairs through the front door and upstairs to get fed. Solly who is usually lurking downstairs has worked out if the black cat goes past then food is on offer and follows after all Crostin is only feeding black cat leftovers that would otherwise be binned- that's leftover bits of chicken, ham and beef i.e. Crostin's leftovers are a feline feast! Black cat still not named but turns up for meals and on nights like tonight when it's very cold sleeps in the function room Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs I'm enjoying reading these updates. Thanks, Lesley! Any chance of any pics of the black cat? Jill |
I think they got another one
On 3/19/2018 10:53 AM, Judith Latham wrote:
In article , Lesley Madigan wrote: Today the black cat ran in through the front doors downstairs then headed upstairs. Because of the bad weather they had to close to the door to the function room from outdoors so now the cat apparently checks that door then if it isn't open when Crostin comes out runs back downstairs through the front door and upstairs to get fed. Solly who is usually lurking downstairs has worked out if the black cat goes past then food is on offer and follows after all Crostin is only feeding black cat leftovers that would otherwise be binned- that's leftover bits of chicken, ham and beef i.e. Crostin's leftovers are a feline feast! Black cat still not named but turns up for meals and on nights like tonight when it's very cold sleeps in the function room Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs At least Black cat is getting fed and shelter on bad days. Judith Absolutely, that's wonderful. I'm enjoying the tales of this Pub black cat. :) Jill |
I think they got another one
On Monday, March 19, 2018 at 6:12:54 PM UTC, Jill McQuown wrote:
I'm enjoying reading these updates. Thanks, Lesley! Any chance of any pics of the black cat? It seems "George" (Yes they named him)now the weather is warmer had reverted to spending most of his time outside although he shows up for food. Crostin says he appears from nowhere as soon as he goes outside with the plate, which suggests to me he's nearby and knows when his mealtime is. When it's cold, Crostin leaves the function room window open just enough George can get in and leaves a pile of old towels under the bar. He's not seen George in there but he often finds the towels have been rearranged in the morning suggesting George comes in when the place is quiet for a warm sleep then as soon as he hears people moving around in the morning he heads off again. Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs |
I think they got another one
On 4/8/2018 3:32 PM, Lesley Madigan wrote:
On Monday, March 19, 2018 at 6:12:54 PM UTC, Jill McQuown wrote: I'm enjoying reading these updates. Thanks, Lesley! Any chance of any pics of the black cat? It seems "George" (Yes they named him)now the weather is warmer had reverted to spending most of his time outside although he shows up for food. Crostin says he appears from nowhere as soon as he goes outside with the plate, which suggests to me he's nearby and knows when his mealtime is. When it's cold, Crostin leaves the function room window open just enough George can get in and leaves a pile of old towels under the bar. He's not seen George in there but he often finds the towels have been rearranged in the morning suggesting George comes in when the place is quiet for a warm sleep then as soon as he hears people moving around in the morning he heads off again. Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs I think it's sweet! Please tell Crostin to say hello to George for me if he sees him. :) Lesley, it looks like you and I are the last holdouts here on RPCA usenet. Did everyone flee to Facebook? Sorry, I tried it (again) but just don't like it. Given the recent hacking info I will not jump on that bandwagon again. Zuckerberg is backpeddling his way through those hearings, as if data mining and the need for online security was a huge surprise. ********! Buffy is currently grooming herself in a puddle of sunshine after batting a golf ball around the living room for a while. :) Jill |
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