Pet Factor Shortlist
Pet's name: Hector - Dorking
Hector's owner thinks he has the Pet Factor because:
When Hector was 3, he got bitten by a badger out on a walk. He was really brave and had to have a new dressing on it every other day but never so much as growled at any of the vets. He also had to wear a lampshade-collar and didn't even mind! He just put up with it.
Pet's name: Simba - Bridgnorth
Simba's owner thinks he has the Pet Factor because:
Simba, our 18mth old Bengal, is a very special cat which I'll explain shortly, but before I do I will start at the beginning in order for you to understand the full story! Saboo, our first cat had a lovely character and loved hunting in the fields nearby. We loved him very much, so it came as a huge shock when he died after being hit by a car. Our world came crashing down, he was everything to us & life just wasn't the same without him. We couldn't replace him, no other cat could but we fell in love with Simba from the moment we saw him. He settled in so well, even sleeping in the same places Saboo used to love so much. We couldn't risk losing another cat so decided to train him to walk on a harness. He loves it and has three 1hr walks every day. He runs free off the lead where possible and even hunts mice, pheasants and anything else he can get his paws on. He always stays near and cries if I walk too far ahead. He is a very special cat who's content, safe but most of all very happy.
Pet's name: Chloe - Alton
Chloe's owner thinks she has the Pet Factor because:
Chloe came to me with severe behavioural problems. She'd bite, bark and had a general lack of manners. I've owned her for two years now, and she's a reformed character! She's a Pets as Therapy dog, she competes in agility, and she's about to start Rally O. Chloe is 10½ years old now, looking to lead a quieter life, but this award would mean the world to me and her. She's my best friend, my loyal companion and I couldn't want for a better dog.
Pet's name: Scrooble - Bathgate
Scrooble's owner thinks he has the Pet Factor because:
Scrooble was diagnosed with cancer in 2006 and only given months to live. He underwent a long programme of chemotherapy at the Royal (Dick) Veterinary School in Edinburgh managing to remain cheery throughout he made great friends with the nurses at the Vet hospital. Scrooble has now recovered and has been off treatment for three years. In this time he has gone on to compete in the fly-ball finals at Crufts in 2008. His other great love is agility and has been awarded his Kennel Club Agility Warrant Silver for his continued success. Meanwhile at home on the smallholding Scrooble continues to determinedly control our small flock of Shetland sheep with more enthusiasm than skill!
Pet's name: Minni - Sandbach
Minni's owner thinks she has the Pet Factor because:
Minni came to us from the Labrador Rescue as a very obese dog, weighing in at 131 lbs. Over the next years she lost a total of just over 50 lbs in weight. The entire time she was always happy and despite the lasting problems that the years of being overweight have left her with she is the most happy dog you could ever imagine.
Pet's name: Aran - Limerick
Aran's owner thinks he has the Pet Factor because:
My Dog Aran is an amazing dog, and I think he has the pet factor. When Aran was born, him and his litter were put into a sack and thrown into a river. A few days later my Uncle in-law was out by a lake and saw a tiny drowning puppy. He immediately rescued the tiny creature and brought it back to his animal farm. My parents decided to look after him. Amazingly he recovered and is 14 years old! That's 98 in dog years. He's running around like a little pup and is full of energy! He is an amazing, loving dog, and that is why I think he has the pet factor.
Pet's name: Missie - Nuneaton
Missie's owner thinks she has the Pet Factor because:
I rescued Missie 6 years ago and the Vet gave her 1 week to live, 6 years later she may look like the ugliest Persian and always scruffy but I love her and she loves me and TLC has kept her alive. I now have 4 more rescue Persians and all have a special place in my heart.
Pet's name: Cadbury, Rosie, Rupert Bear - Bournemouth
Cadbury, Rosie and Rupert Bear's owner thinks they have the Pet Factor because:
'Cadbury' (Chocolate Point Birman) we owned from 13 weeks, now four years he knows a vocabulary of fifteen words/commands: he sits, gives his paw/s for his "din dins" and currently is learning agility. His life so far has been busy: walks up Snowdon, Lake District Mountains, Lands End to name a few. He has accepted two further Birman's into his home and recently recovered from a bad accident where he broke his paw.
'Rosie' (Blue Point Birman) we adopted age three, a previous breeding queen of three litters she quickly adapted to her new life. Now age seven she has won many shows, and her perfect nature resulted in her qualifying as a Pets As Therapy Cat. She now has weekly work with patients in a community hospital.
'Rupert Bear' (Lilac Point Birman) we adopted in Sept 2009 aged six, his difficult life so far meant several homes and a lack of trust in people. However with lots of tender loving care, time and patience 'Rupert Bear Begley' no longer sprays, walks in circles agitated, bites, vomits or fights.
All Begley Birman's are individually perfect, caring for them is a privilege and they bless us daily with cuddles and kisses. Below are four pictures to give you an idea of what adventures Begley Birmans have!!
Pet's name: Oscar - Banbury
Oscar's owner thinks he has the Pet Factor because:
"Despite his tiny stature Oscar has a huge personality and a talent to match. Check him out singing to one of his favourite songs on You Tube."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty_bSjJDM20
Pet's name: Harley - Dunfermline
Harley's owner thinks he has the Pet Factor because:
They say that Black cats are lucky, however, my one year old cream Siberian, Harley seems to have luck on his side. Recently he was knocked down near my home. Luckily a neighbour witnessed the accident and wrapped him in bubble wrap. The driver, although shocked kindly rushed him five miles to Inglis Veterinary Centre, Dunfermline, where he couldn't have been in better hands, as their expertise is why he is still with me today. He is a very distinctive and beautiful cat, a complete character, who used to suck his paw to go to sleep. When I saw him at Inglis, in an oxygen tent, I thought I had lost him. He had suffered tremendous head injuries and I was told had little if any chance of survival. Severe brain and nerve damage was suspected as his eyes were flickering. He had burst both ear drums, his jaw had to be wired, I was told he might develop blood clots. The vets never gave up on him and thanks to their expert care he's back to normal still bringing me 'little presents'. No one who saw him after his accident would have imagined that possible, I still can't.
