It has taken me over a week to be able to write this post.
The most heartbreaking thing possible for us has happened. Two weeks ago Purcey was killed on a road behind our house.
We went to bed Monday and he was curled up next to us. Tuesday we we didn’t see him at all and got more and more worried. Wednesday I leafleted all the houses is the area and put signs on lampposts. A very kind lady from over the road saw the leaflet and left a message that her son had seen Purcey’s body around midnight Monday at the side of the road, slightly up the road from our house. By 6 am Tuesday his poor fluffy little body was gone (she walked her dog past the spot and didn’t see him herself). We think foxes took his body.
It’s awful. He has been snatched out of our lives with no warning. One minute there – the next gone. Nothing. Not even a body.
He was the most fluffy, soft, soppy, boisterous, scampery boy. We loved him unconditionally. We are torn to pieces and the house seems grey and empty without him. Ziggy and Kitty are being extra cuddly and attentive but even they cannot begin to fill the gap.
I know you all loved to see pictures of the little beast so I’ll leave you with my faves of him in his short 1 year and 3 month life.
Oh, how heart breaking. Purcey was a beautiful boy, and clearly loved by you all. Rest peacefully in the rainbow bridge
Devastating. He was gorgeous, and adored in his short life. So sorry Susan xx
What a sad post – so sorry x
What a beautiful cat. I always loved the pics Ben posted of him. Have been & will continue to be thinking of you both. RIP fluffy little man xxx
So sorry to hear the sad news, he was absolutely gorgeous and I loved seeing photos of him x
Oh I’m so sorry for your loss. He was such a sweet and funny boy and I loved seeing photos of him and hearing stories of him. I hope that learning what happened to him will let you grieve properly, despite the circumstances. Once again, I’m so very sorry.
So sorry, he was adorable.
So sorry to read of your awful news. He looked like a truly adorable chap, and in his short life he seems to have been with the perfect family for him. Beautiful pictures, thank-you for sharing him with us xxx
Oh Susan, that is terrible news. He was such an adorable cat. I loved hearing about him and seeing his lovely face in the many photos you posted. Thinking of you. Xx
Heartbreaking for you, such a gorgeous boy, sending virtual hugs x
We will always remember with affection the little bundle of fun we met a year ago. We hope your happy memories of Purcey sustain you, and we send you both our love. Carol & Steve xx
I’m so sorry for your lose.
Oh, I am so sorry! My condolences to you and Ben. He was the most gorgeous bit of marmalade fluffiness and he seemed to really like people. What a lot of joy he brought in his short time with you, but I know his loss is hard. Thank you for sharing your wonderful photos of him.
Deeply saddened by your loss. Big virtual hug.
So sorry to hear that Susan. He was such a beautiful cat xx
So sorry to hear this bad news 🙁
I am so very sorry for your loss. This is just heartbreaking. He was indeed a beautiful cat.
My heart goes out to you.
So sorry,thanks for sharing the lovely photos x
I have just come across your blog, and I am so sorry for your loss. All our fur babies are so special, and to lose one so soon is heartbreaking….he was so very handsome..my thoughts are with you..sue x
Beautiful kitty. Sorry for your loss xx
So, so sorry. Sending you hugs at this terribly sad time.
Oh, I am so very sorry to hear about your beautiful boy, Susan. Sending gentle thoughts to you and Ben. xx
Susan, I am so sorry for your loss. I teared up just looking at the pictures. It breaks my heart. Please know that you and your husband have my deepest sympathy.
I am so sorry for your loss, I am sending sympathy to you and Ben. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time.
aww.. I was just catching up on blogs and came across your post. I’m so sorry 🙁 I’ll definitely miss seeing his lovely fluffiness on your blog posts ^..^ px
Just saw your post about your dear boy cat. My heart aches for you and I know you must miss him terribly. Kitties are such wonderful knitting companions.
I am so very sorry his life came to such a tragic and sudden end. I know how painful this is for you. Wishing I could send a real hug your way. {{hugs}}