One of the joys of working at home is that I get to spend more time with the pets. Of which we have five. Four cats and a dog. William is our oldest cat, at eleven. Suddenly, whilst undergoing routine surgery on Friday, he died. What we thought had been a minor illness turned out to have been much more sinister.William had always been an indoor cat, shunning the outdoors and staying away from visitors to the house. He was a very affectionate cat with his family though, particularly towards my wife and me. He didn't bother much with his cat companions and became a bit of a black sheep in the house. The children often referred to him as 'The Devil Cat' or 'The Spawn of Satan' since William would not brook any nonsense from mere humans.
His passing has left a big hole in a small household, and all his comrades miss him. He has earned a place in this blog for his companionship and the sheer pleasure he brought to us all.
Goodnight William.
William Goodier1997 - 2009
4 comments:
I am so sorry for your loss of William. My wife and I very recently lost our only pet, a dog named Misty, after fourteen years of companionship. Our home also has the vacant spot she once filled. We can only appreciate the good times and memories.
Bob Goodier
Hi Bob. Thank you for your kind words of support. We also lost a dog about eighteen months ago. There's plenty of grief when they die, but it's more than made up for by the years of happiness they give us. Best to you both,
Phil and Kim
Really sorry about this. In April 2006 we lost "Dolly" a tortoiseshell cat. We had her as a baby in 1987 from a relative. It is difficult and it is always the way when you have animals. Though the good times more than make up for the end I think.
"A cat has nine lives. For three he plays, for three he strays, and for the last three he stays".
Hi Daniel. Your kind and supportive remarks about William are much appreciated. Sorry to hear about Dolly - we understand all too well how a pet becomes like a child. Sometimes we prefer the pets! I hadn't heard that saying, but it rings very true.
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