Friday 23 October 2015

Goodbye Ginny

We had to say goodbye to our much beloved elderly cat, Ginny, on Monday evening.  She had various medical issues and we had to let her go.  She had been with us for twenty-one years, but may have been about twenty-two.
 Here she is when she first chose to come and live with us.  She actually belonged to a neighbour, but decided she liked our house better!
 She decided that the nativity scene was missing just one thing - a large ginger and white cat!
 She enjoyed being out in the garden, especially if we were out there too.
 She sometimes thought she was a ninja cat...
...and found lots of places to hide.
 She liked helping with jobs in a supervisory capacity - here she was checking that the patio slabs were being laid correctly.
 She also supervised my planting schedule each year.

She bravely ventured out in the snow (this photo does remind me of illustrations in Beatrix Potter's 'The Tailor of Gloucester').
Simpkin in the snow illustration from The Tailor of Gloucester - The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter F. Warne & Co 1989
Simpkin in the snow illustration from The Tailor of Gloucester – 
The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter F. Warne & Co 1989
from http://www.scotiana.com/two-of-beatrix-potters-tales-have-roots-in-scotland/

This large pot was her favourite place to sit in the garden.
She was very photogenic.
Here's the last photo of her that I took, sleeping on her cosy blanket, on her favourite chair.  Sleep well, Ginny and thank you for all the joy and companionship you brought us.  We'll miss you.

24 comments:

  1. Oh sweet Ginny!
    What a good life she had with you guys...
    So sad to loose such a dear furry friend.
    Big hugs from Mirjam.

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    1. Thanks, Mirjam. She did have a good life with us and gave us so much. It is always sad to have to say goodbye.
      Big hugs back to you too.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. Oh Ellie, I'm so sorry. Ginny was such a beautiful puss and I know she'll be missed very much. It's always so hard so say goodbye to a much loved pet. I know there'll be a big ginger and white space in your life but I'm sure you'll have so many happy memories of her. Sleep well, Ginny.

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    1. Thanks, Jo. We definitely miss her and it was very hard to say goodbye but it had to be done for her sake. It was lovely going through the photos and choosing which ones to put on here.
      She was very special.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Oh Ellie, How loved was she! I hope that your happy memories will help you in the coming days and weeks. A big hug for now to help a little. My last photo of Patch is my screen saver and it's a really grainy picture but one of my absolute favourites and still brings a smile to my face. x

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    1. Thanks, Sally. We do have lots of happy memories and she gave us lots of joy. While being a pet owner is lovely, this part of it is always so difficult. I can look at the photos and smile too.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. I am so sorry. The wind their paws deep into our heartstrings and take a piece of us with them when they go.

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    1. Thanks, EC. They absolutely do!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  5. Dear Ellie, I am so sorry to hear of Ginny's passing, what a wonderful age she was but it is always too soon isn't it? Thinking of you. Maria xx

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    1. Thanks, Maria. Ginny managed incredibly well but in the end, her body just had had enough. It is always too soon, no matter how old they are.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  6. xxxxxxxxxx, they are our best friends

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    1. Thanks, Marlene. They are indeed and give us so much joy while they are with us.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  7. It is such a sad day when you lose a dear friend like Ginny. You do have some lovely memories of her though.

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    1. Thanks, Toffeeapple. It was a sad day even though we knew it was coming. She gave us lots of lovely memories and we were lucky to have chosen by her.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  8. Sorry and sad to read this. I do know what it's like and it's never easy. 22 is a magnificent age though x

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    1. Thanks, Countryside Tales. No, it never gets any easier, even when you know it is the right thing to do. She did remarkably well and was a real character (aren't they all?).
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  9. I am so sorry to read this. It is tough to lose such a long time furry friend. But what a beautiful tribute to her you have written.

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    1. Thanks, Annie. It is always horrible to have to say goodbye to a beloved pet. The photos here do bring back so many happy memories.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  10. So very sorry to hear about Ginny. She was obviously a wonderful cat who was very well loved. Hugs to you. xx

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    1. Thanks, Amy. She was a lovely cat and we do miss her, but have so many happy memories (and photos!)
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  11. Oh, poor you missing Ginny. What a pretty cat she was. My cat adopted me too, moving in with me over the course of one summer. It is the saddest day when you have to make that decision to let them go.

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    1. Thanks, Sarah and welcome! She was a lovely cat and we do miss her. It was the right decision to make, but that doesn't make us feel any better about having to make it. We have some lovely memories though and can remember her with a smile.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  12. Gorgeous photo's and gorgeous kitty. They get into everything don't they. I love to see them pop up in different places, it's always a surprise. Thank you for giving Ginny a lovely life.

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    1. Thanks, Meanqueen and welcome. I hope that Ginny did have a lovely life with us.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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