
- 1 Daily Visit £14
- 2 Daily Visits £28
- Per Night Stay £35
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About Me
Fossey Feline Care
Hi there.
I'm Ria and they call me 'cat lady'. I have 7 cats, and a dog. All but 1 are rescues and 2 were feral kittens. Each one is so different and have different needs & personality.
Having lots of pets myself, I know how much you miss them when away. I understand how important it is to have peace of mind, that your babies are happy and well cared for.
I will keep you updated daily with information, photos and videos, so you will be reassured that your babies are safe & happy. I am more than happy to water plants, collect post, put out bins, turn lights on and off and open/close curtains. I will clear up any mess that happens during my time.
Qualifications ——————- I am really interested in animal psychology and body language.
1) I have a Diploma in feline behaviour & psychology with a distinction. I really enjoyed learning why cats behave as they do and understanding their behaviour.
2) Certificate in animal first aid and CPR For cats and dogs.
In 2018 I started volunteering for a local animal rescue group based in havering and I am a foster carer for them too. I have been fostering for about 7 years now. Some of the cats I care for have complex needs, medical or behavioural issues. I enjoy gaining their trust, bringing them back to optimum health and being that stepping stone before they go onto to their forever home.
All cats are different and loved equally. It is a Pleasure to share my time with them. They are my friends.
I have lived around cats all my life... And that's half a century of joyful feline love and affection. I even seem to attract some of the neighbourhood cats (much to my own cats disapproval). I think the 'Moggy Post' has published that I'm a sucker for an animal in need.
I can accommodate whatever your cat needs. I promise I will care for your Baby as if he/she were my own. Nothing is a problem. I will give them love, cuddles, attention and play with them if they want that.
I am happy to administer medication, insulin or give tablets.
I work in a school so I have a DBS police check which I can show you to put your mind at rest.
Please give me a try. I promise I won't let you down.
My Reviews
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Cristina P
.My cats always have the best time with Ria! They cannot wait to see her again soon!
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Scott
.Ria did a great job with the cats again, especially having to deal with our indoor escape artist cat who was determined to go places she wasn't meant to! Highly recommended.
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Hazel C
EssexThank you so much for taking good care of Lilly & Bella. I can see from the videos that they love playing with you, and it’s good to know they are in safe and loving hands.
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Magdalena P
RomfordTimu and Tiger were looked after with real love with video updates every day. We are so greatful to find Ria. Thank you so much 🙏
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Scott
.I couldn't recommend Ria enough. Any time the cats need looking after it will be Ria we look to book.
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Hazel C
EssexThank you Ria for taking good care of my fur babies! 😻😻
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Hazel C
EssexThank you so much for the care you gave to Lilly & Bella while we were on holiday. We know they are in safe hands with you!
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Cristina P
.Great service as always! My cats love Ria and I know I can enjoy my holiday without worrying about them!
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Molly A
EssexRia was fantastic with our boys! We have 2 under 1yo who love to play and be fussed. Ria sent us videos everyday on what they were up to. She had bought toys with her that they really enjoyed. She videoed them playing and running up and down the stairs. When we got home our boys were just the same as we left them. Fun and affectionate. 10/10
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Hazel C
EssexThank you so much Ria for taking care of my two fur babies. I know they are in safe and loving hands when you are cat-sitting for me.
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Grace w
LondonRia was amazing! We are so glad we booked Ria to look after our cat Oscar. We received daily videos and communication was brilliant, we felt so at ease knowing Oscar was so happy at home being looked after by Ria. We would happily book Ria again for future holidays. Thank you so much Ria! Grace and Dan xx
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Kerry
.Ria made the visit so stress free, I appreciate her spending time with my nervous cat - who seems to have taken well to her. Very reliable, professional and communicated extremely well! I would highly recommend. Thanks again Ria
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Alex D
Harold WoodRia provided a purr-fect (sorry) service for my cat while we were away over Christmas. She kept us updated every day with videos and went above and beyond in keeping him entertained as well as fed, watered and littered and for a comparatively reasonable price. Will definitely be using her services again!
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Sandra N
romfordRia goes above and beyond in her care. I always return to happy, healthy cats. Will definitely use again!
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Hana S
UpminsterDefinitely recommend Ria. This was the first time our whole family went away since getting two BSH kittens. Ria met with us prior, making us feel comfortable and easing any concerns. By the end of the two weeks, our shy kitten that is terrified of strangers was purring and rubbing all over Ria. She also sent videos of the boys each day!
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Rochelle M
BrentwoodRia always goes above and beyond to look after our cats and they really like her. Thanks Ria ⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Maureen B
RomfordRia was wonderful with my two cats Dusty and Luna! Ria sent multiple videos and pictures to keep us updated and the cats loved her.
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Jordana C
HornchurchRia was fantastic with my two kitties Peach and Pearl. We were only away for a long weekend but we were given multiple photo and video updates which was amazing and we came home to not only a spotless house but two very happy and content kitties ❤️ will absolutely book again, they are missing the attention already I think! thank you so much!
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Tracey S
RomfordRia has looked after our boy twice now and I can’t recommend her highly enough. She is brilliant at gaining the confidence of our shy boy and the videos of him purring away on her lap and enjoying play time are testament to this. We trust Ria and know that Bud is in safe hands while we’re on holiday 😸
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Cristina P
.Ria spent a week with our Ragdolls and they loved spending time with her. We received daily updates and videos, so we knew they they were happy and well looked after. We will definitely book her again soon!
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Karen M
RomfordRia was absolutely fantastic and very professional from start to finish. She gave us daily updates including videos of our cats.We were really pleased and will definitely ask Ria to look after them again.
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Kellee B
Harold WoodRia was fantastic with our cat. Loved the daily videos of our Moo. Would recommend Ria and will definitely use again!
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Rob B
RomfordRia did a wonderful job taking care of our boys while we were away. We got daily video updates on how they were doing. I would highly recommend Ria as a cat sitter.
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Floryana
.Ria looked after my two cats, Shadow and Luna. I couldn't have asked for a better cat sitter. Ria made certain that she sent me video updates playing and caring for my cats every day, assuring me that they were safe. When I returned home, both of my cats were relaxed and happy 😊
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Kayleigh A
Harold WoodRia was so good with my cat, Pumpkin. I had no worries about leaving her. I received lots of videos and updates and Pumpkin was very happy.
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Sandra N
romfordStellar service. Got a picture or video of my cat every visit. Everything Ria did she described. I was confident my cat was well looked after, confirmed when I returned to a happy, well looked after cat. I'm booking Ria for my next holiday.
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Tracey S
RomfordI can’t recommend Ria highly enough. My boy Bud is very shy and nervous of strangers but with a lot of patience and understanding, Ria was able to gain his trust a little more each day. So much so that towards the end of our holiday Bud was on Ria’s lap purring away! The daily videos and photos of Bud were lovely and it was reassuring to see how well Bud was responding to Ria’s expert care. It was an absolute joy to come back to a well cared for and happy cat. Ria will definitely be my go to person whenever we go away as I am confident that he will be in safe hands - Ria’s brilliant. 😀
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Craig
.WOW !! Ria is amazing ! Brilliant with our two cats and such a lovely lady ! We loved our daily video updates of our cats ! We will be using Ria for sure in the near future this was our first time leaving our cats at home alone and seriously Ria was a god send x
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Corrinne Q
RomfordAlways great to have Ria looks after our cats as we know that they’re in safe hands whilst we’re away and we know that they’ll be looked after well. Ria sends updates every day and they look relaxed in the videos. ☺️☺️☺️
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Lisa
.I used Ria’s cat sitting services for the first time recently, having seen her excellent reviews and noting how close in proximity she lives to me.
I have 4 cats, one of who was diagnosed with diabetes this year meaning he has two injections of insulin twice a day 12 hours apart. This would be the first time since his diagnosis I’d be leaving him and I was nervous trusting someone else to take care of such a daunting and important task, but I needn’t have worried - Ria was simply fantastic. She couldn’t have done a better job.
Ria not only clearly cares about animals, and I was assured of the well-being of my cats through video and WhatsApp updates, but she was also diligent and trustworthy with our cats diabetes treatment, ensuring he had his injections in accordance with the instructions left for her.
I won’t hesitate to use Ria again, I now feel so much more comfortable that I can leave my cats, particularly our diabetic boy, and know they are in safe hands.
Thank you Ria!
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Luisa B
LondonRia was great! She made sure both, Lisa and Marilyn were very happy. You can tell she is passionate and love cats very much! Would recommender her 100%.
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Corrinne Q
RomfordRia was brilliant with our cat who was lovely and relaxed with her. Lots of updates and it made us relaxed too knowing our cat was happy and safe with her
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Nicole S
RomfordRia always looks after Achilles so well with so much kindness and patience (needed when he can be quite spoilt and fussy!)
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Nicole S
RomfordRia is just amazing so patient with our nervous cat. We won’t use anyone else. Thank you again
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Nicole S
RomfordRis was absolutely amazing with our very nervous kitty. She was so kind and patient and on our return he was the most settled he has ever been when we’ve left him. We cannot thank you enough x
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Sarah B
RomfordRia did an excellent job with Rupert and Dotty who now adore her!!
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Sarah B
RomfordExceptional cat caring from Ria as always! xx
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Sarah B
RomfordRia is excellent and both my cats love her looking after them! Great updates and communication. Thank you Ria!
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Lynne B
RomfordLetting a stranger into your home to look after a loved pet is not something you do lightly. But from the minute we met Ria we knew we’d made the right decision. Ria sent us photos/videos every day with an update on how Tilly was behaving. It was obvious that Tilly took to Ria really quickly which is not always the case. We felt totally relaxed about leaving her for a week under Ria’s care and we came home to find her relaxed and well cared for. I would have no hesitation in booking Ria again and highly recommend her. She was brilliant!
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Corrinne Q
RomfordRia came highly recommended and she lived up to her reputation! Our cat was well looked after and we felt confident to leave her in Ria’s care. Will be planning our next trip safe in the knowledge that our cat will be well cared for by Ria
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Sarah B
RomfordRia did a superb job of looking after my two cats recently! Great communication with lots of updates. My two were very happy with all the attention! Ria is already booked for my next trip away!
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Lauren k
Harold woodRia was brilliant!! Looked after Lennie and Pepper whilst we was away for 10 days. Received lots of videos and pictures so we could see what they was upto, will definitely be using Ria again 😄
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Michelle D
RomfordRia was fabulous. She kept us updated with videos and spent some quality time with our mog (who just loved her). Would definitely recommend her services!
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Asi B
londonRia is just adorable, trustworthy and sooo good with my little ones!! I would highly recommend her. Always!
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Rochelle M
BrentwoodRia is lovely, communicates well, and I know that we can trust her to look after her cats and home. Happy to hire her whenever we go away!
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Hazel C
EssexRia looked after my two cats for me the weekend just gone and from the moment I met Ria I knew they would be in good hands and cared for. I would wholly recommend Ria to cat-sit and I’ll be booking Ria for holidays to come! Thank you so much for taking good care of my fur babies!
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Catherine
.Ria was fantastic. She was so kind and patient with Rodger our rather shy cat. Ria sent daily updates with photos and videos and must be a cat whisperer because she did manage to coax little Rodge out. Ria was a top communicator even from before we booked, she came and met us and Rodge so we felt extremely comfortable leaving her to care for our beloved cat. Ria provides an incredible service and so much piece of mind so we will definitely be booking her again. Thank you so so much Ria! x
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Mavis M
RomfordThis is the first time I have used this service and can highly recommend it. Ria visited prior to the arranged dates to meet Bella and ask all the relevant questions for her care. Unfortunately Bella left through the catflap at every visit but Ria still contacted me daily with photos of empty food bowls. When we returned from holiday Bella was relaxed and happy. I will definitely be booking again for next holiday.
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Rochelle M
BrentwoodWe are a so impressed with Ria as a cat sitter! She is really lovely as a person and my cats liked her instantly. She stayed over with our babies while we were away this past weekend and not only have we arrived back home to happy cats, the house is just as we left it. I’m so grateful to have found a brilliant cat sitter and will be using Ria again and would recommend her to anyone.
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Grace J
LondonRia was super professional and cared for Atticus as well as we could have hoped for. She sent us pictures and videos each day she came to feed and play with him. We would really recommend her to anyone after someone responsible to care for their cat! We will definitely be hiring her services again when we go away.
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Asi B
londonMy cats felt immediately comfortable around Ria, even the most difficult one “Fara”. This first contact was such a relief and the bonds she created with them became even deeper and more profound as the days went by.
Ria is extremely responsible, punctual, kind, understands cats and most importantly, she stayed in touch with me the whole time and updated me with pictures and videos. She is the major part I was abroad having a peace of mind knowing my cats are in absolutely good hands and enjoying my time there. I can’t recommend Ria enough and would definitely use her help again!
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Jacek
.Brilliant and caring cat sitter! Really enjoyed daily updates and effort which Ria put in understanding the needs of our cat. Definitely well worth hiring! Thank you
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Michael C
Stapleford AbbottsRia is reliable, punctual, great communicator and above all loves cats and she was the perfect choice to look after our two...we would definitely recommend Ria, we especially loved the daily photo/video updates of our little darlings. We will use Ria in future!
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Lucy B
RomfordReliable communicated regularly, cat was happy and healthy. Will use again.
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Sarah O
Gidea ParkRia has now looked after my fur baby twice.
On the first occasion, Ria was patient and good-humoured about the revelation that my recently adopted stray was in fact not neutered, contrary to the vet’s conclusion. Ria put up with all manners of unladylike behaviour and was a valuable source of advice for me in dealing with the matter.
The second occasion was a week after the neutering surgery, and Ria gave me regular updates of how my cat was healing.
My fur baby was happy and playful with Ria, and was very relaxed, affectionate and content when we returned.
Ria was the perfect professional at all stages, and extremely respectful of my home and totally non-judgemental of my desperate need to vacuum 😂
Everyday, we received videos and pictures set to music and festive images.
Without a shadow of a doubt, Ria will be my first choice for all my future sitting needs.
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Peter N
RomfordRia was great, very professional and reliable. She sent us a daily update on Ruby and we felt very secure that she was being looked after while we were away. We would definitely use Ria again the next time we go away.
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Morena M
BrentwoodThe best cat sitter ever! Five stars aren't enough for her. Ria is amazing while I was away she updated me daily about my cat Luna with pics and videos and even got close to her, which is very rare given how shy and scared Luna is of strangers. Will book her again, if available.
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Erica P
LondonRia has been great and really appreciated all the updates she has been providing daily. The videos showing the cuddles and the description of the mood of Puré was extremely accurate and I can't thank her enough. I can definitely recommend her and her services if you are looking for a real, trusted, cat lover.
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Debbie Green
.We normally use a cattery, but Ria was wonderful with our cat. Ria was reliable and trustworthy. Our cat has never been happier while we have been away. Will use Ria again, highly recommended.
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Donatella B
ROMFORDRia is a very nice and sweet girl, my cat Pepe loved her and she kept me updated everyday with pics and videos. I will definitely call her for the next holiday!
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Gemma cooper
.Amazing as always ! Highly recommended all 3 of my fur babies recommend as well 🐱🐱🐱⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Gemma cooper
.Very late review but ria was amazing with my three fur babies got daily videos each day and pictures cats were very comfortable with her. And always put my mind at rest knowing they are in safe hands. 5 star ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ I would give more stars if I could 🤩
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Katie M
UpminsterRia was very attentive to our 2 cats. She sent us video messages every day which was very sweet and has a clear love of animals. We will definately be using Ria again. Thank you :)
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sandra E
Harold WoodI don’t know how she did it but Ria managed to transform my elderly, fussy, temperamental and antisocial fur baby into a literal ‘pussy cat’ !! I’d warned her of Belle’s unfriendliness yet I got daily video messages of purring?? Of eating all of whatever food was offered ?? Is this the same cat??
I would have no hesitation in recommending Ria. She visited twice daily and sent me video and text message updates every day. On my return I found a detailed list of each visit including what food had been offered and eaten etc and my home was left spotlessly clean and tidy.
Ria is truly a cat whisperer - five stars no question
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Joanna B
EssexLovely lady with a genuine love for your cats. My cats were very happy when we got back will use again.
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Ellie S
RomfordRia looked after my cat so well over two days. She communicated a number of times, putting me at ease. The place was very clean when I returned. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Ria to anyone.
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Linda J
.Ria provided a fantastic service for our cat Bobby. She contacted us each day with a photo which was very reassuring. On our return Bobby was very calm, which was a completely different experience to when we left him in a cattery. We would certainly use her services again.
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Emily H H
HornchurchRia is AMAZING. Personable, reliable, kind and attentive. Our cat has some specific needs and Ria was happy and confident dealing with them. She sent daily pictures which was lovely for us, each day he seemed to get fluffier and more content. Couldnt recommend her more highly.
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Stacey M
RomfordFriendly and attentive sitter looked after my cat very well.😊
My Furry clients
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Tiger
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Timu
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Fudge
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Smudge
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Zhasha
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Jack
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Buddy
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Pumpkin
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Dreamy
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Kiki
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Smoly
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Peach
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Pearl
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Muffin
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Gatto
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Pablo
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George
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Shadow
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Luna
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Toby
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CJ
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Willow
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Cleo
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Garbo
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Colby
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Pipoca
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Babar
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Bud
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Lola
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Miso
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Garbo & colby
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Milo
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Luca
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Tango
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Minx
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Skye
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Gizmo
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Marilyn
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Lisa
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Marilyn
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Alice
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Achilles
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Tilly
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Dotty
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Rupert
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Lulu
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Pepper
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Lennie
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Miso
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Dali
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Fara
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Seyamu & misha
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Rodger
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Merlin
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Arthur
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Atticus
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Tiger
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Charlie
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Lola
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Rumba and Cha Cha
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Pèpè
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Shelley
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Swtan
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Purè
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Ruby
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Luna
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Missy
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Tinkerbell
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Tigger
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Minnie
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Misty
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Arthur&Merlin
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Belle
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Kiska
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Tilly
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Huggy
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Hazel
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Bobby
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Theo
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Opal
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Cat
My Fur Family
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Oscar