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In Loving Memory Cats => Rainbow Bridge - In Loving Memory => Topic started by: heather sullivan on December 10, 2018, 15:13:12 PM

Title: RIP my gorgeous Silvie
Post by: heather sullivan on December 10, 2018, 15:13:12 PM
Silvie had a bad start in life, she was brought to our stables where I kept my horse with her brother when she was a kitten. The yard owner didn't believe in having them neutered as she made an income from "kittens".  Her poor brother ended up as an RTA victim. I found Silvie out on the road a few times, which was very busy. I took her home and told yard owner I would get her spayed. She went mad and said to bring her back as she would have lovely kittens :censored:  Sadly I brought her back, then the 2nd time I found her on the road I decided (with my friend) she wasn't safe so I catnapped her!  The yard owner rang me ranting and raving after she "disappeared" but I denied I had her. Said I would even put some missing posters up in the area! So Silvie came home to live with me, she was spayed, innoculated and had a lovely life. At the age of 11 she developed thyroid problems and as she was insured, she went off to Canterbury for a month to have radio iodine injections. This worked brilliantly and for the last two and a half years her thyroid tests were fine. Earlier this year she started sneezing a lot and was ill, after having numerous vet trips, x-rays, blood tests, steroids, antibiotics they thought she had a brain tumour. She had 4 fits 2 weeks ago and spent the day on a drip then came home. I thought I was losing her as she was comatose. To my surprise the next morning she was awake, though wobbly and then picked up. She was going out in the garden, purring, eating really well. Saturday she went downhill again, was very poorly and not herself at all. Her nose was bunged up, she was grumpy and back to vets for more meds of a different type. Hoping against hope she would pick up again but last night she was very poorly, would not eat or drink but purring. At 6am I sat with her and cuddled her, told her I loved her so much and we would meet again, and she passed away with me holding her. Silvie was such a special cat, everyone loved her, she was so pretty and affectionate. I am so glad I catnapped her all those years ago and she had a lovely pampered life with me wanting for nothing. She is now reunited with her brother and Tabby and Moses who I lost last year. Sitting here writing this in floods of tears but know that she is at peace now and not suffering. On a final note, I went into my bedroom to clear away her things, and on looking under my bed I found a small mound of poo! Silvie had the last laugh :naughty: :Luv: RIP my gorgeous Silvie Wilvie aged only 13 and a half :(
Title: Re: RIP my gorgeous Silvie
Post by: dawnf on December 10, 2018, 15:31:19 PM
oh heather that was a very sad read but must admit I laughed at the end too  :hug:  well done for whisking her away to a better life
Title: Re: RIP my gorgeous Silvie
Post by: Liz on December 10, 2018, 15:43:38 PM
Sad and happy to read a wonderful tribute to your darling Sylvie x :hug:
Title: Re: RIP my gorgeous Silvie
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on December 10, 2018, 18:35:06 PM


Heather, that made me smile too.  What a truly splendid thing you did.   :Luv: :hug:


Title: Re: RIP my gorgeous Silvie
Post by: Rosella moggy on December 10, 2018, 20:42:32 PM

Am so very sorry for your loss.  Sylvie sounds like such a special girl.

RIP darling angel  :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: RIP my gorgeous Silvie
Post by: Misa on December 11, 2018, 01:10:36 AM
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, RIP SILVIE YOU WERE AN AMAZING FRIEND AND HAD THE LAST LAUGH
Title: Re: RIP my gorgeous Silvie
Post by: souffle on December 11, 2018, 20:04:49 PM
I am so very sorry for your loss. What a special girl.
Run free at the bridge Silvie x
Title: Re: RIP my gorgeous Silvie
Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on December 11, 2018, 20:39:58 PM
Heather, I am sorry that your beautiful girl was taken from you too soon  :hug: You gave her the kind of life she could never have had as a kitten-making machine and she rewarded you with her love in the way that only cats can. How like a cat to have the final word!  :naughty:

RIP beautiful girl, play hard at the Bridge.
Title: Re: RIP my gorgeous Silvie
Post by: jezebel on December 17, 2018, 12:53:09 PM
What a lovely story and tribute to the wonderful Sylvie.


Play well at the Bridge, little one.
Title: Re: RIP my gorgeous Silvie
Post by: heather sullivan on December 11, 2019, 20:36:54 PM
A year yesterday since I lost Silvie. This year has gone so quick. Still missing her so much but I have big galumphing Simon our rescue cat and Tommyturd another rescue cat who moved in with us 4 years ago. So still have cats in my house :(
Title: Re: RIP my gorgeous Silvie
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on December 12, 2019, 06:59:59 AM


Remembering is made easier I feel when you have other good reasons to get up in the morning, such as   :evillaugh: galumphing Simon and his companion Tommy.   :shify: :)

Title: Re: RIP my gorgeous Silvie
Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on December 12, 2019, 09:40:32 AM
Heather  :hug:  It sounds as if Simon and Tommy give you reasons to smile.
Title: Re: RIP my gorgeous Silvie
Post by: Judecat (Paula) on December 16, 2019, 00:21:53 AM
Play hard on The Bridge Sylvie. :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:

My thoughts are with you and your family Heather. :care: :care: :care: :blow kiss:
Title: Re: RIP my gorgeous Silvie
Post by: heather sullivan on December 17, 2019, 15:33:09 PM
Thank you :Luv: