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Tommy Cat
 In loving memory of Tommy Cat 10 July 1993 - 24 June 2009
Tommy Cat was my best friend, my companion and my 'baby'. He was one of 4 kittens I had from their birth, the last to arrive and I needed to help his mum deliver him. His brother Mittens died in a road accident at 6 months old, but Tom and his brother and sister lived on in our home and in our hearts. Tom became disabled with progressive spondylosis a few years ago and this progressed until he was unable to leave his 'bedroom' without help, yet he seemed happy and secure there. He developed 'sniffles' last December, which didn't seem to bother the vet and the antibiotics held it at bay. However they returned recently and Tom couldn't seem to shake them off. He became very weak last weekend, needing to be syringe fed. I dreaded the thought of taking him for the injection, but he had other ideas and snuggled up to me on the sofa on Tuesday night, where he took his last few breaths and passed out of this life on the stroke of midnight. He leaves a despondent 'mum', his other mum and his newest best friend - my fiance Alan. He is survived by his sister Alice and brother Moppet.
Farewell my faithful friend, until we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge xxxxxxxxxx
Jan Collings
Ref C0012/06/09
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Poppy
 My almost 17 year old cat Poppy was put to sleep on 27 May 2009. What are we going to do without her?
Sleep well little one.
Love you forever xx
From your devastated family
Sue, Ste, Hayley, Laura and the gang and Tom and Moll your sister and brother
Ref C0011/05/09
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Gizmo
My beautiful Gizmo passed away peacefully on 2nd April 2009 at the age of twelve and I miss her more than words can ever say. She was gentle, sweet and affectionate and I will never forget her. You are always in my heart baby, rest in peace.
Tina Mahoney
Ref C0010/04/09
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Poppy
 Poppy died on 28th March at the age of one as a result of a road accident. She was a beautiful long haired cat, playful, mischievous and full of fun, who was very much loved and is sadly missed.
Tina Mahoney
Ref C0009/04/09
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Jessie
 Jess was the first of the litter of five girls to arrive in this world and the last to leave it at the amazing age of almost 21. How can I put into words the effect of all those years? She was more than a part of the family, she was a constant loving gentle purring warm presence for over 20 years. Gentle and loving as she was with her humans she was a fearsome and effective hunter in her prime. One incident which I will never forget is that I had hand reared 5 baby domestic rabbits whose mother had died when they were 2 days old. The vet said I had no chance but I tried anyway and was fully rewarded when the helpless little critters made it to a few months old and then had to move from my kitchen to their purpose built run. Shortly after this move I went in one morning to a scene of carnage and glimpsed a long brown shape making a getaway. Yes it was a weasel. I was devastated; all my baby rabbits had been slaughtered. Some days later Jessie brought me a present - a dead weasel. Over the course of the next few days she brought two more. It is a very brave cat that will tackle a weasel. In her old age she had several problems but it was worsening arthritis which helped me to make the decision to say goodbye. I held her close while she purred and slipped away. Jess you will never leave my heart. Good night, sweet puss.
Lis Wilks, Stapleford
Ref C0008/05/08
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Puce and Kiwini
 I loved my two pussies. One was the housekeeper and the other the seducer but in the end everything began to fade and I had to help them to cat heaven.
'To understand a cat you must realise that he has his own gifts, his own viewpoint, even his own morality.' Lilian Jackson Braun
Francoise Aures, France
Ref C0007/05/08
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Sooty
 Sooty was an elegant jet black cat with the most beautiful green eyes. When he looked at me I felt that he was desperate to communicate silently with me or was trying to read my thoughts. He had been a stray, pushed through someone's hedge in Grantham as a kitten of only four or five weeks old. For years he was fiercely independent and proud, disdainful of petting and other childish behaviour. With age though came an acceptance of stroking and affection although he was always just on the edge of behaving like a wild animal. Enigmatic, elegant - that was Sooty. But he could also show great intelligence and perception. I'll miss his sphinx like scrutiny, his greeting when I came home from work, but most of all the feeling he gave me that I was a special person in his life.
Richard Jones, Lincolnshire
Ref C0006/01/08
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Tibby
 Tibby passed away in September 2006 at the age of 17. He was a gentle and humorous cat who, in his younger days, was full of life and mischief. Tibby didn't have a 'meow' - somewhere along the journey of his life he lost it. He would open his mouth and we'd wait for the familiar cat sound, but no meow came out. He developed a new way of communicating his needs which was to approach us and pat us with his paw until he got our attention. One of my fondest memories of him includes watching him run through the garden to climb the plum tree where he would tease my children as they couldn't reach him. We have three cocker spaniel dogs. Tibby firmly established himself as the leader of their pack by ensuring that he always had the best seat in the house without the dogs daring to challenge him over it. As a family we all miss Tibby with his cheeky personality and his loving gentle nature.
Jane Evans
Ref C0005/06/07
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Albert: Jan 1988 to May 30 2004
 Albert was a cat in a million. A very friendly cat he always greeted me with a purr and a rub against my legs. Albert was a big cat and always ready for his dinner, until his last few months when the weight fell off him. We took him to the vet to be told that his kidneys were very small and failing. We are thankful that we knew this in advance so we could prepare for his departure. One Sunday we got up to find Albert unable to walk and looking unwell. We decided to have him put to sleep as kidney failure is (apparently) an awful death and we couldn't have him suffering any more. Albert went peacefully in my arms on the Sunday afternoon. He now takes pride of place in a small plot in my garden and I often think about how wonderful he was. If I could have him again I would, sadly this is not possible and we have decided that another cat could not replace our beloved Albert.
Jane Dudley
Ref C0004/05/07
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Fuchsia: 1985 to 2003
 My beautiful Fuchsia graced my life for 18 years during which time she patiently allowed my daughter as a toddler to play endlessly with her and gave me five lovely kittens one of which is still with me at the amazing age of 20! Fuchsia was a well bred British Blue with an elite pedigree, but to us she was one of the family. Fuchsia loved comfort and warmth and would seek it out at every opportunity. One of her favourite sleeping places was lying over my neck when I was in bed to envelop me in warmth and purring....I was in heaven! Darling girl I miss you so much, there will never be another like you.
John Wilks, Stapleford
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Titus
 Titus you were my first cat and taught me all about a cat's enigmatic ways. You had been abandoned in Durham when I found you (although I often think that you found me) and decided to help you and give you a home. Although it was a year before you would sit on my lap I always felt special and privileged when you did. You were not young when we met but we were together for 10 years. I said goodbye to you when we found that your cancer was spreading and there was no hope. We didn't want you to suffer any more. Sometimes in the still of the night I imagine that I feel your comforting presence at the end of my bed. RIP Titus.
Libby
Ref C0002/05/07
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Sam
Burmese, sleek and lovely - dear Sam was royal. When I visited the RSPCA shelter she jumped on to my shoulder and would not be parted from me. She chose me. My children adored her and she looked into their eyes demanding their honesty and respect. She got it. What more can you ask of a cat?
Adrienne Lee
Ref C0001/05/07
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