CATS PROTECTION

IN LOVING MEMORY- created 26th December 2005

The In Loving Memory Page was created back in December 2005 when I lost two of my own cats over the Christmas Period and I wanted somehow to pour out the grief I was feeling.

Since then many of you have added your memories to this page. So many I have now had to divide them into a page for the year they were added. This one is for 2007, and the previous page contains all those memories for 2006.

I pray it helps you as it did me...

The Music Playing on this page is 'Meet Me In Heaven' sung by the late and very great Johnny Cash

I hope you like my choice of song, and feel as I do the emotion this great man has put into this song

I think of you and still I see
your bright new face in the Christmas tree.
So sweet, so mean and loving, too.
You knew the world turned just for you.

Your purr would wake me up at night
Insisting that I hold you tight.
I sheltered you inside my house.
You'd never even seen a mouse.

Yet, every day you begged of me,
"please let me run, let me be free".
"I want to climb, to catch a bug
and not just decorate your rug."

And so, Black Cat, I let you go.
Little man, I miss you so.
It's God who pats your head each day
as you wait for me to come your way.

Still, there is no need for sorrow.
You wait for me in some tomorrow.
The God I love looks after you.
Until I get to Heaven, too.

Elaine Joyce

If Tears could build a stairway and memories a lane,
I would walk right up to heaven and bring you home again

George who sadly was killed between the 4th & 5th of January 07

This beautiful boy was lost to this world when he crossed a Railway Line when returning from what was no doubt an action packed adventure. George lived a full and happy life sharing it all with his brother Tinker. George's spirit is almost certainly still with Tinker, and with Rachel who loved him unconditionally, until one day when he feels they are able to cope without him, he will move onto that wonderful place we refer to as Rainbow Bridge, where he can be a kitten again, happy, free of pain and an eternity of play.

"Goodbye George, we will miss you"
Rachel

Molly - 27th January 06

We lost our cat Molly on 27 January 2006. We think she was hit my a car as a neighbour found her by the side of the road outside our home and kindly placed her in a box with a blanket and brought her to us to break the bad news. Luckily she didn't have a mark on her and didn't seem to have suffered as i had only let her out a few minutes earlier so it must have been quick.

She was only 18 months old and is sadly missed every single day. She was such a character, always making us laugh. She used to follow me around everywhere and loved to be

cuddled.She loved water and would often sit on the side of the bath whilst i was in it and play with the water! We will always remember how she used to love lying in the garden in the sunshine chasing the butterflies. This is where we buried her with all her favourite toys and we planted a tree in her memory.

We will always miss her, our only comfort is that although her life was short, it was full and we made it a happy life for her.

We will always miss you Molly Moo. My baby. May you sleep in peace.

Danielle & David

Low Fell, Gateshead

Farewell Little Moll but not goodbye

Your time has come, your soul must fly

To dance with angels, find the sun

But how we'll miss our special one

You walked among us just a while

You weaved your magic made us smile

You loved your life, we laughed through tears

We only wish you'd had more years

The golden days, they went so fast

The precious times why cant they last?

We loved you so much, did you know?

We were not ready to let you go

But stars from heaven are only lent

A gift from god, that's why they're sent

We wont forget our Molly Moo

You filled our lives, now what do we do?

Your star will shine now in the sky

Farewell little Moll but not goodbye.

Davidson who sadly died on the 5th March 2007

This beautiful young cat, passed from this world aged only 9 months. The pain of his loss was added to by the fact that no one saw or knows how he died. It is suspected that Davidson's sudden death was the result of a thoughtless cruel act performed by person or persons unknown. Davidson, slipped out of the apartment he shared with his owner over in the USA, and was later found still within the building. Our thoughts go out to Mackenzie, his owner, and may she share the belief that this little lad is now catching

butterfly's with all those who have gone before him, but part of him will always remain with her, as long as she needs him.

Play on Davidson.....

Tom who sadly was found dead on the 14th March 07

This lovely boy went missing from his home in Wallsend, only to be found 4 weeks later, dead under a bush. He is greatly missed by his companion, Dylan, and his owner Tina. We all join to give our sincere thoughts of comfort to Tina, and may she feel blessed to have had the love and companionship of such a lovely animal, even though it was just for 5 years. Tom now plays with companions chasing butterflies over the Rainbow Bridge, knows no pain, no fear.

In Memory of the Beautiful Bella

This lovely cat passed from this world a year ago with Cancer, her owner Helen still misses her greatly and remembers her with sadness every single day. Bella, no longer feels the pain or the ravages of Cancer, she is now like a kitten once more, happy, content and no doubt purring softly with thanks to Helen for making her time on this earth, a time full of love.

A Kitten called China -28th March 07

China was a brave kitten aged only 10 months who sadly had Muscular Dystrophy. This brave youngster fought a brave fight, despite being unable to use her back legs properly and not having full control over her bodily functions. Her owner Melanie, fought hard and long to make China's short life as comfortable and as full of love as possible. Our thoughts go out to Melanie and her family.
Sleep Well China...run and play as a kitten should now you are free

Bertie - Killed 26th March 07 aged only 2 years

This lovely boy was killed on Monday 26th March by a driver who never stopped. His family are devastated and our thoughts go out to them at this sad time. They have sent me a few words of their own to add as a memorial to Bertie, who I know will always remain in their hearts.

Bertie came from a farm in Carlisle, where he lived in a ditch. He loved to pull cardboard boxes to pieces at 3 in the morning and he loved all 3 of his dog sisters and his 3 cat brothers and two cat sisters.

But most of all Bertie used to love being outside, where he would pop back every half hour to fill his belly or just say hello and then, he would be straight to the door, raising his voice until we relented and let him out again. His was a little life full of energy and enthusiasm and love and we were honoured to be his family. Thank you precious little boy, for our year and a half with you. You will always be remembered. x

Kyla and Wendy

Bailey - 22nd October 2006

Bailey was rescued from an awful life, caged and used to make money.

When he first came to me he didn't know what it meant to feed regularly and have constant supply of water. But for all the wrong that had been done to him he was the most loving and friendly little man.

At the beginning of October 2006 Bailey started messing anywhere and everywhere as we had just come back from holiday we at first put it down to objecting to us going away and tried to litter train him again but it became obvious that it was more than this so we took him to our fantastic Vets who said he was very sick (possible FIV virus among other things probably stemming from his treatment earlier in his life) and we decided the kindest thing to do for this magical man was to let him go.

I took him home to say goodbye and on 22nd October 2006 took him back to the vets to have it done.

I stayed with him and felt his last breath go as I cuddled him through out it all. We only had him for 3 months and I still miss him every day.

I am pleased to have known my Baileyboy and feel privileged to know that at least when his time to go had arrived he went knowing that not all us humans are awful. HE KNEW HE WAS LOVED.

Catrina & Family

Our Darling Hattie

Born 9th January 2004 ~Died 28th May 2007

Lived in Chester-le-Street, Durham

Taken from us three days ago after being attacked by a dog.You did not deserve to die like that..no animal does.We all loved you so much. We can't replace you and you have left such a huge hole in our lives.We will always miss you and always remember you as you were, our perfect,loving,gentle,beautiful cat.We got you from Cats Protection from Liz Taylor and we will always be grateful to everyone there for allowing us the privilege of having you with us for your too short life.

We will meet you again at the Rainbow Bridge.....please be happy there with all our other cats who are already there and who we know will look after you well.

Love from Claire, Steven, Hannah, Steven, Val and Joe

XXXXXX

Gatsby - 11th June 2007

In Loving Memory of Gatsby, who passed from this life on the 11th June 07, and is greatly missed by his family, who posted this poem in honour of him.

Memories.

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow,
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.

I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush,
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am in the star shine of the night.

I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room,
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing,

Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I do not die.

Mary E Frye, 1932

We miss you so much

Love

Emma Chris & Taz

Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

TiddleUp - June 30th 2007

TiddleUp was a special girl to me. Her Uncle, 'Sadness' had only spent a short time with us, but we loved him so, so much. Then when his sister gave birth to TiddleUp. Her likeness to her Uncle was amazing, but when she stopped breathing aged 2 weeks, we suspected that she inherited more than his good looks. Sadness had the feline

equivalent to 'Downs Syndrome' and now it seems TiddleUp was the same. But despite this, she lived for 13 years, and all the time, showing so much affection for people, although we all got used to the Headaches she gave us by sitting on our heads!

Its always hard taking an animal to be put to sleep, but this was the worst...

I feel you near sweetie, and Uncle Sadness, and for that I am grateful.

Chris

Jadie - 18th June 07

"Jadie was 17 years and 17 days old when she died on June 18th this year. She was my companion for 16 years and 9 months, and 3 times when I was ill in bed she carried mouthfuls of food from her bowl and put them on my pillow. She was a gentle and loving cat, but on her own terms - never once did she sit on my lap, but she'd sit by my side purring for hours.

I still love her so much and I miss her every day - I expect she's in Heaven now, with my Nan and my other cats and eating her favourite "fish dinners" every day."

Her owner says it all here, this was a very special little cat, who gave love and was given lots of love in return. Sincere sympathy to Ellie & Family

Smudge....

More than a cat you were to me

My ‘little man’ you’ll always be

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Furry alarm clock your dad would say

As you scratched our door for your breakfast each day

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Pitiful meow when you knew you were ill

Patience as always as you took your pill

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Head butts and cuddles you dished them out

No rations here, of that there’s no doubt

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With your four white paws and the smudge on your nose

We love you to bits from your head to your toes

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Out of sight but never out of mind

A cat in a million, simply one of a kind …

We’ll love and remember you always

Our dear little Smudge

God Bless

Mum and Dad xx

Pluto - 23rd November 2007

We as a family got you from CPL. You were a character, you wanted to be loved, only when you wanted. But, you were loved by the whole family, all of the time. You died so suddenly, (heart attack) I hope you were happy in the year that we had you. You are missed by all us. R.I.P. we love you, and never forget you. PLUTO.

Elliott who passed away on the 4th December 2007

My darling Elliott, Your presence I miss, Your memory I treasure, Loving you always, In my thoughts forever.

Christine

Elliott was a very special cat to us here at Cats Protection, as he came into our care with an illness known as FIV. In fact he is pictured on the page entitled, 'Can You Help This Cat'. Christine, saw him and fell in love with him, and through that love, gave him more happiness in the short while he was with her, than Elliott, then called Pringle had ever known in his lifetime. And I know, Elliott returned that love, so even in death, I feel part of Elliott will remain with Christine always.
May your rest be sweet and full of days of chasing butterflys sweet lad.

Suzie who was killed 12th September 2007

Our adorable cat Suzie was loved dearly by us all, we devoted our love to her every day we share our laughter and love with her and her companions. but sadly on the 12th of September 2007 when we called for her for her dinner, she did not come, my sister went searching for her and sadly came back with a ball of fluff in her hand in tears. we all went searching and sadly i was told by our neighbours that a group of youths had purposely set they greyhound onto our lovely Suzie. we headed in the direction of where the youths had gone, we split up because we didnt want to return home without her. sadly as me and my boyfriend headed to meet back up with everyone else I saw a little bundle on the floor, as i approached i screamed ' i've found her mum' I dropped to my knees and gave her a cuddle but it was too late. we found the boys who were responsible and they denied everything until we told them we were calling the police, but sadly the police did nothing about it and to this day whenever we pass those boys the mutter 'cats, cats' under their breathe, but to know there were five of them watching my cat being tortured to death and yet none of them did nothing to help her just sickens me we havnt only lost our little cat, but weve lost our little sister as she was always there for us. my mam has lost her baby, she cant sleep as well now because her Suzie isnt there lying between her and my dad under the covers. she is sadly missed but we think of her everyday. we just wish the police would do more with these situations as Suzie wasnt the only cat to die this way as there has been many more.

we think of you always dear Suzie, you came into our arms your purred your love and you conquered our hearts we love you x x x x x x x x x
Kelly & All The Family