Hi All,
Just wanted to update after I posted on here a few months ago. I was looking to rehome a maine coon, but after some helpful responses ended up looking at ragdolls instead. I was put in touch with the lady in my area who rehomes them, and agreed the best way forward.
This Friday I will be picking up 2 beautiful ragdolls (brother & sister) who have been very definitely worth the wait!
Two reasons for me putting this post up (photos will follow), I have been mightily impressed with the dedication of the people who work with these (and all other) cats trying to find forever homes. I have noticed some comments about people who were frustrated with the length of time they have had to wait to adopt, or to get contacted. It is worth the wait - please be patient!! I have no doubt at all that I wouldnt have been offered my 2 if they werent suitable for me and my environment - which saves me hassle, getting an animal with unknown problems and potentially having to hand them back in the future.
Also I am now also aware of the amount of time and effort (and money!) goes into rescuing unwanted animals and can certainly understand why Anne (my cat lady ) was initially hard to get a hold of - they're not being rude - they just have a lot to do! I know I couldnt do it - but will be helping when needed.
So - many thanks to everyone who gave me advice on my first posting, this site has been incredibly useful and an eye opener!!

I think I know the lady you are talking about.If i'm right she helped me ,as did China Blue,when I had some fairly severe behaviour problems with my Raggie Meeko.I agree they do amazing work with their rehoming and Raggie welfare,.Good to read that you will soon be a proud slave to two wonderful Raggies.

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i am so pleased that you have two raggies coming to live with you, you will not be disappointed as they are lovely cats. i have owned or are owned by raggies for the past 15 years and although i now have wegies as well, i have decided that when i do go for another cat (which unfortunately wont be yet) i am going for a rescue raggie.( i have had three already)
keep us informed with pictures and great to hear your good news

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Pleased you are finally getting the cats you have wished for. Our Group does try hard to match the cats with the homes so sometimes you do have to wait a little while. Also, some people don't realise that a number of us do also work so we have to fit in everything else around our day jobs. All our volunteers work hard and tirelessly (as does everyone else involved in the rescue and rehoming all over - dogs/cats/horses etc) but it is nice when people make positive comments about our work - so thank you!
We will of course, by the way, expect to see lots of piccies!!

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Kaz

For kittens, joy is for the asking and smiles are for the giving

Ok - how on earth do I upload photos??! i'm really not good at this at all :0(
HELP!!!!

Hi,

On the row of symbols above the Reply box, just left click the *paper-clip* style one on the right of the Smilie. This will open another box > Choose File under Upload File From Your Computer, select your pic then click upload. Wait a few seconds and that's it.

You can always use Photobucket, etc as a alternative, but the above is easier.

Ian

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RIP Black Tom and Beckett, not just cats, they were my cats and the best ever.

Hi Ian,
I'm definitely missing something here 'cause I cant see the smilie icon and the only options ive got (insert image & insert link) are both asking me for URL links. Im going to have one more shot at this then im done!

Thanks for trying - I maybe a lost cause....!!
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well i have a photo bucket acc cant wait to see the pictures i assume they are with you now?

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Hi,

Don't fret, we've all been there regarding forums and pics.

Have a look at the attached pic, the, ahem, arrow is pointing to the paper clip style symbol I mentioned before. Just click that and follow the instructions I gave in my first post




Ian

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RIP Black Tom and Beckett, not just cats, they were my cats and the best ever.

Aahhhhh - I see - I am such a plank, I was going in via 'quick reply' which doesnt give these options and not using the 'quote' option....... numptyheed indeed :0)!!
Thank you for your patience - honestly I am actually a fairly intelligent person.
sometimes...!