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Despite a hard and abusive start in life you pulled through. When you came to us at 18 months of age you were a wild animal, however, after much tender loving care and lots of hissing and scratches - I'll never forget the elbow length leather gauntlets that we wore - you gradually mellowed and turned into the funniest and most eccentric cat ever. Your love of chicken tikka from the local takeaway ( as a treat of course) was particularely amusing. Another fond memory is when you were young charging across the garden, straight up a tree, turning around half way up the trunk, running straight back down again and doing the same on a tree opposite, all in one movement. On another occasion when we were out you decided to explore the inside of the chimney. When we got home we thought another cat had moved in as you were a completely different colour. The vets had to give you a general anaesthetic in order to clean all the soot off you. It would probably have been safer to shampoo a lion otherwise. Your mum and I loved you in equal measure, however, there always seemed to be a special bond between you and me and despite me having a particularely bad allergic reaction when you fussed me,it didn't matter. I would put up with it forever if it meant having you back. As you got older the damage caused to your spine from the abuse inflicted in your early years started to cause problems as you started to become incontinent. This was manageable through medication and thank God for wooden floors as opposed to carpets. The time came though, when your condition got worse. Your breathing became laboured and you had difficulty standing. The vet could do no more, we had to forget our own feelings and relieve you of your suffering. We are so sorry Beautiful Boy but you have gone to a better place where all your ailments will be cured and we WILL see you again one day. We will NEVER EVER forget you. Much Love, Penny & Dave(AKA Mummy & Daddy)
Hi Beautiful Boy. Its been 2 weeks and a day since you left us for the meadow by The Bridge. Hope you had a good and peaceful journey baby boy. No doubt you have lots of new friends including Arnie who made the journey 4 years ago. You must be enjoying your new found health and vigour. All our love, Mummy & Daddy
Morning Basil. Just a quick note to let you know that Lennie arrived yesterday and has settled in well. He is very chilled and is completely adorable. Bonnie and Boris aren't too sure but in time they will accept him. Speak soon, Mummy and Daddy xxxx
Hi my Darling Boy, Sorry its been a while. Life has been quite busy for us as I'm sure it has been for you, running around playing with your new and long lost friends. Love, Daddy and Mummy
Hello Lovely Boy, It's been a year since you left us and hardly a day goes by when we don't think of you. Today we are a bit tearful, however, they are partly tears of joy, knowing that you are having a good life and that all your ailments are cured. Much Love Forever, Mummy & Daddy xxxxxx 28/8/2013 Hi Baz, Its been a while since we last spoke. Life has been busy this end as I'm sure it has been for you in the meadow. We never forget you and think about you every day. We will let you go back to your friends now precious boy. Have fun. Speak soon. Love, Daddy and Mummy. xxxxxxx
Hello Basil, Its been a couple of years since we last wrote. Time flies. Can't believe that its 4 years since you went to a better place. We still think about you a lot and look forward to seeing you again one day. Speak soon, Love, Mummy and Daddy. xxxxxxx |
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