Goodbye Polly

fayrose
fayrose Member Posts: 241
edited 5. Sep 2011, 14:21 in Community Chit-chat archive
After 14 wonderful years, we have had to say goodbye to Polly, our precious tortie puss. She has worked hard throughout her life to keep us clear of rats and mice and other tricky rodents.
She has been on 3 legs for a few weeks and finally it was recognised that she had a serious problem - bone tumour.
BJ and Alf are showing anxiety, probably because of us, but the other 2 cats are also behaving strangely. I'm sure these critters we think we 'own' are far more aware of things than we ever realise.
I'm gutted, knew it would happen yet wow, doesn't it hurt.
Goodbye little Pol, you were special and we shall forever miss you xxx

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  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    this is so sad to read it is always hard to loose a part of your life. to be honest i also think they understand in there own way far more than we give them credit for val
    val
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Fay..I am so sorry...I really do feel for you...
    Sending lots of hugs (((((())))
    Love
    Barbara
  • jillyb1
    jillyb1 Member Posts: 1,725
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    R I P Polly , enjoy chasing mice in the cattery in the sky . It's amazing how close we get to our animals ; I think it's because they truly do love unconditionally , something that not all humans are able to do ! Jillyb
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Fay I am so sorry you have lost your Polly. Leaving you a ((((( ))))) and love. Cris xx
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    O Fay
    It's so sad....they are part of the family...aren't they?

    Love
    Hileena
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm so sorry to hear that you've had to say goodbye to Polly, Fay. Each animal is an individual with their own personality, so it's always very sad when we have to part with them. I've had several cats which have lived to a great age in cat years (one to over 20) and they were all much loved members of the family. To lose them was heartbreaking, but I consoled myself with the knowledge that they had enjoyed very happy lives, as I'm sure Polly has done with her rodent-catching skills. :grin:

    I think you are right that animals are probably more aware of things than we realise. Cats in particular seem to have a sixth sense, so it might take a little while for your other cats to settle down to life without Polly.

    Joan
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  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Fay

    Just want to send a hug (((((()))) and say I am so sorry about polly

    Juliepf x
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am so sorry Fay, I nearly missed this, I cannot say anything that will make it better but I do understand..
    They are part of the family and as dear to us as pets can be..

    From me and Ra (AKA the great white dope)
    XX
    e050.gifMe-Tony
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    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,204
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Fay.
    i know how you feel we love them and we miss them
    take care ((((((((fay))))))))
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • fayrose
    fayrose Member Posts: 241
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Awww, thanks you guys, you are special. Too many folk say to me 'Oh its just a cat' :x they haven't got a clue.
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    fayrose wrote:
    Awww, thanks you guys, you are special. Too many folk say to me 'Oh its just a cat' :x they haven't got a clue.


    Folks like that just don't get it at all, we are both still hurting from losing Cleo early this year, it cuts deep hun..
    e050.gifMe-Tony
    n035.gifRa-1996 -2013 RIP...
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    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,137
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Fay

    l am so so so very sorry.

    Bless her heart and bless yours too - such a dreadful responsibility for you - the final duty of a good owner :sad:

    My heart goes out to you.

    Love

    Toni xx

    Ps been thinking about my Eric died 2 yeras ago proper 'moggie' had kidney failure

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