 Queenie. Arrival Date: July 27, 2019
Queenie arrived here at Pets Niagara with her step-brother, Buster, as permanent residents. Conversations with their lady had started during August, 2018. She knew with the serious medical challenge she was facing that she would need to move into a retirement residence and that she wouldn't be allowed to take her beloved felines with her. But, she loved her kitties so much that she wanted to be absolutely sure that they would be well taken care of for the remainder of their lives. Queenie's lady described her as "shy, quiet, loves to be petted and have her back scratched. Queenie is very nervous but once she trusts you she is very loving. She is spayed with rabies vaccine and blood work up to date. Queenie is about 6 years old. Queenie enjoys going outside, but would be quite docile to stay indoors."
Queenie had been adopted by her lady from the Seaway Mall, Welland outlet for the Niagara Falls and Welland Humane Societies, during 2015. At that time she learned that Queenie's birthday had been assigned as November 16, 2012. So, as of now, Queenie has been in 3 homes certainly through no fault of her own.
On her first visit with her veterinarian on November 18, 2015, her vet recorded on her Pet Health Card that Queenie was "bright and has a health curiosity. She has good body conformation with normal weight and muscle mass for her age and breed. Hydration and body temperature are completely normal. Eyes are bright and clear. Ears appear normal and healthy with no signs of parasites or infection. The heart is strong and healthy. Each heart valve sounds normal. There are no murmurs. The pulse has a normal rate and strength with a regular rhythm. Normal reflexes, perception and mental attitude. No lameness, limping or joint pain. No swelling or abnormalities such as arthritis or muscle wasting. She has a few mats around the back end. No behavioral problems were reported. Overall, your cat is fit, handsome and in excellent health." The reason for her visit was a general exam and dematting of her fur. Queenie is a medium long hair feline with very thick fur. Her coat is beautiful and luxurious. Her fur needs regular brushing to keep the mats away, but while she was with her lady she was routinely groomed by her veterinarian.
Queenie's one bug-a-boo are her teeth. She has been through several dental surgeries and overall has had 7 teeth removed over the years.
Queenie and Buster arrived with a bag of Purina Pro Plan dry food, which I was successful in using to transition them both to wet food. They both have covered cozy beds and while Queenie prefers snuggling into my bed, Buster really likes his covered bed. They are both purring, so I take that as a good sign. It was necessary to also integrate Queenie and Buster into the space with two other residents, Lily and Teddy. Teddy wasn't up for the challenge so he moved upstairs with Bunny and Alexandros. Buster and Queenie, though, from the moment they arrived were wonderful! They were both doing very well, were very happy and settling in well. Lily, even today (2022), is tolerant of them but not what I had hoped for and become a playmate for them.
Before Queenie came to Pets Niagara she also had weight fluctuations from 14 pounds to 16 pounds and back down again. She wasn't able to run and certainly wasn't able to jump up onto the furniture or the cat tree. Once she settled in, here, I started her on a slow weight reduction plan and over the course of the first year was able to trim her down to 10 pounds. She was able to start running and most happily of all for her, she was able to independently get up and down from the furniture and the cat tree. Her place while I am in my office is to sit on the top level of the cat tree by my desk. Her normal weight has revealed that Queenie is a very petite feline with a very shapely little head like a Burmese. She is of a small bone structure and stands 8-9 inches high.
Queenie truly is a lovely little soul. Quiet. Peaceful and such a very good girl.
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