Memorials

In this section, you will find an honour roll for all of our beloved companions listed in alphabetical order by the first name. Please click on the letters to see the memorials that have already been added.

Animal friends will be remembered on our Today We Remember page on the anniversary of their death.

Animal friends that passed away within the last 3 years will also be remembered on our Facebook page. Please note that only memorials with a photo included and the date of death recorded can be shared on Facebook.

Unknown - 21/08/15
Human family: Cheryl Myers
Photo(s) of Bella (3)

Bella

Dearest Bella - our beautiful little Tortie girl. When you first came to us via Cats protection at the age of three or four, we never thought we'd hear you purr, but you became the most loving little friend ever. You were never far from my side. You followed me everywhere, you recognised my car going up the street, and by the time I turned round, you were at the door, waiting for me. We had such fun!
You grew with us - tiny, petite, but a lion's heart, and so, so loving. Despite your size, your fighting spirit saw you overcome a massive abscess, then the following year, you went so anaemic that it was touch and go - caused by a tiny puncture wound in your palate (we never did find out how).
We thought you were amazing when you were still charging around, chasing balls and running up and down the stairs at the age of 16, but it turned out you were hyperthyroid. It was a long two weeks when you were away from us having radio-iodine treatment - we'd never been apart for so long - and the day I brought you home was one of the happiest of my life.
Ah, but before our very eyes, you grew old. You became deaf; you couldn't hear us tell you how much we loved you, so we just cuddled you more. We didn't realise that your beautiful soft fur was slightly more unkempt. You still loved your treat ball, and how we loved to treat you: chicken twice a week, salmon twice a week, all the better from my fingers. You slept more. You'd become a grand old lady before our very eyes!
One day, I noticed you were breathing loudly. I feared for your heart, but the vets assured us that was strong. They kept you in, and you seem to rally. I came to bring you home, but you'd suddenly deteriorated, and they'd found a tumour in your throat. I did bring you home, so your last days would be with us in the home you loved and your favourite garden, before letting you fly to Rainbow Bridge from my lap at the age of 19. My darling little Smudgy-face; little Furry-bum. I love you now as I always did - and always will.

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