After almost nineteen years our little cat Lily is no longer with us.
She worsened badly yesterday so this morning Harry took her to the vet to be put down.
The house seems very empty without her tonight.
Born the day after we moved here, one of six kittens but chosen by our eldest son & family as their cat. They didn't know at the time but she had a very bent back which was only noticeable after she had grown a bit.
After they moved to NZ she came back into our side of the house.
One morning she was sleeping on the engine of the milking machine, probably warm, Harry went in at 6am in the dark, switched the milking machine on for milking & felt something hit his legs. It was Lily, her tail was such a mess she had to have it amputated.
None of these things affected her joy of life nor her health.
She is buried in the field next to Jenny, Tui & Henry.
So sorry to read your sad news! It sounds like you have lots of wonder memories to treasure! Big hug- I know it’s like loosing a member of your family!
Hugs..xxx sad time. But think of the joy she gave you and she you..jeans cat freddie had his tail off in an accident..but lived to tell the tale so to speak..xx
You always had a warm way of sharing stories about Lily and she certainly had regularly appeared on 365. I'm sure it will be a while before you truly realise she's not going to pop up from here or there. Love your collage.
Seeing your FB page, I thought I would see this here and am pleased to do so! Dear Lily - she had a good life with your family! It takes a while to forget the hole in your life. The inevitable happens though.
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” Anatole France
A lovely collage and a tribute to Lilly , A loss a very close and dear member of thie family is always so sad to bear . Virtual hugs at this sad time ! xx
I don't like giving a mass rely but I have just replied to all on FB so I'm going to be naughty & do a reply to everyone en masse.
Such lovely heartfelt comments from every one of you, you are so kind. I realise I did use Lily lots of times in my posts over the years so you all knew her well.
We are missing her soecially tonight after we had been out, no cat to look up at us as we came in. We have no cat hairs anywhere but sadly no cat either. Some things are worth a bit of mess for.
We loved you Lily & you will never be forgotten!
Oh Pat I am so sorry that Lily has used up the last of her nine lives. She spaced her lives out very well including a bent back and losing her tail. I am sure there will be lots of stories you can remember over the years and hopefully once the initial sadness has passed you will remember the good times.
Oh Pat, I am so sorry. What a lovely tribute to the ups and downs of lovely Lily's life, I did enjoy reading about her. Much loved furry pals leave quite a space when they go. Sending all my love to you and yours.
What a lovely set of photo's of Lily and her special people ... They say that 'you' don't choose a cat ... the cat chooses you... and she chose your family to stick by for 19 years.. she will be missed..
I missed this . So so sorry for you r loss. It is funny how these small bundles of fur bury themselves into our hearts and become a part of the family. When they pass they leave a huge hole, as if missing a child. Big hugs and much love to you all
You’re not going to be able to move away from that field. Such a lovely group of loved pets altogether- I might book a plot ;0) I bet that morning she got her tail stuck was chaotic!
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” Anatole France
I'am so sorry for Lilly's passing, may she find comfort over the Rainbow Bridge.
Thinking of you.xx😑🌹
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I don't like giving a mass rely but I have just replied to all on FB so I'm going to be naughty & do a reply to everyone en masse.
Such lovely heartfelt comments from every one of you, you are so kind. I realise I did use Lily lots of times in my posts over the years so you all knew her well.
We are missing her soecially tonight after we had been out, no cat to look up at us as we came in. We have no cat hairs anywhere but sadly no cat either. Some things are worth a bit of mess for.
We loved you Lily & you will never be forgotten!