Neville was one of two cats we have, she was 2 years old and the prettiest, tiny little thing. Last night she didn't come in at bed time which never happens , and we couldn't find her. We were back out calling for her as soon as it got light today, but no luck. At lunchtime we went out to call her again and she was laying in our peony bush.
We rushed her to the vet and she had a broken jaw, pelvis and sternum and a hernia and fluid in her chest. The vet said it was possible she'd be OK and would refer us to a veterinary hospital, but we decided multiple surgeries and an arduous recovery would be too much for her and it would be better to say goodbye.
Distraught is an understatement - she is so loved and we'll miss her forever.