Gosh, I would have been too afraid that one of the dogs would have lost an eye in the battle. Family, well apart from my daughter, they are all down in Cornwall or Essex. Friends, believe me, we did try but was a no go. She now has a house she is hoping to move into next week, very quickly arranged but no pets allowed. There is no back garden anyway, just a small yard at back of the house. Things are never easy.

Once again, I would like to express my gratitude at your concern and interest for these poor kitties. I am going to phone the lady at the rescue place in another week to see if they have new homes yet.