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Happy 16th birthday Felix

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Surely2023IsTheYearForMyRainbowBaby · 25/04/2023 11:05

Today is this gorgeous guys 16th birthday. He was my wedding present 16 years ago. My marriage ended 5 years ago and whilst I moved out back into my family home. Felix stayed with my exH due to him being an indoor Cat, but I'd go down weekly to see him for a few hours. I finally got myself a flat in 2019 and in late 2020 Felix finally came back to live with me. He is the most snuggliest boy ever and loves nothing more than to lay snuggled up under my neck and absolutely loves food, although much to his disgust he doesn't get kitty treats anywhere near as much as he thinks he should.

Happy 16th birthday Felix
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Toddlerteaplease · 25/04/2023 11:18

Happy birthday!

LostCats · 25/04/2023 12:03

Oh he’s beautiful!
Happy birthday!

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Surely2023IsTheYearForMyRainbowBaby · 25/04/2023 12:05

Toddlerteaplease · 25/04/2023 11:18

Happy birthday!

Felix says thank you

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Surely2023IsTheYearForMyRainbowBaby · 25/04/2023 12:05

LostCats · 25/04/2023 12:03

Oh he’s beautiful!
Happy birthday!

Thank you 😊

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Florissante · 26/04/2023 07:55

Happy bitthday, Felix!

Pudmyboy · 27/04/2023 23:36

What a handsome boy! Belated birthday greetings to Felix, may you have many more blissful years together 😻

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Surely2023IsTheYearForMyRainbowBaby · 28/04/2023 01:10

Florissante · 26/04/2023 07:55

Happy bitthday, Felix!

Thank you 😊

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Surely2023IsTheYearForMyRainbowBaby · 28/04/2023 01:10

Pudmyboy · 27/04/2023 23:36

What a handsome boy! Belated birthday greetings to Felix, may you have many more blissful years together 😻

Thank you 😊

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Shhhquirrel · 28/04/2023 01:35

Gorgeous boy, happy birthday Felix 😻

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Surely2023IsTheYearForMyRainbowBaby · 30/04/2023 15:20

Shhhquirrel · 28/04/2023 01:35

Gorgeous boy, happy birthday Felix 😻

Thank you 😊

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Florencearbuthnot2 · 30/04/2023 15:38

Happy Birthday you gorgeous boy.You’re a little belter

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Surely2023IsTheYearForMyRainbowBaby · 30/04/2023 16:05

Florencearbuthnot2 · 30/04/2023 15:38

Happy Birthday you gorgeous boy.You’re a little belter

Thank you, he sure is 😊

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HerodAntipasti · 30/04/2023 16:32

Happy belated birthday, sweety! 😻

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Surely2023IsTheYearForMyRainbowBaby · 30/04/2023 16:52

HerodAntipasti · 30/04/2023 16:32

Happy belated birthday, sweety! 😻

Thank you 😊

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Florissant · 30/04/2023 16:56

Happy birthday, handsome boy!

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Surely2023IsTheYearForMyRainbowBaby · 30/04/2023 17:07

Florissant · 30/04/2023 16:56

Happy birthday, handsome boy!

Thank you 😊

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McSlowburn · 30/04/2023 17:15

Happy Birthday Felix - what a beautiful boy!!

I was not a cat lover all my life until my DD persuaded me to get one in 2021 - I fell completely in love and it was my idea to get a second last year!

They really do bring so much joy don't they? I had no idea!

Purplecatshopaholic · 30/04/2023 17:27

Aww, cats rock - hope Felix had an awesome day xx

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Surely2023IsTheYearForMyRainbowBaby · 30/04/2023 17:32

McSlowburn · 30/04/2023 17:15

Happy Birthday Felix - what a beautiful boy!!

I was not a cat lover all my life until my DD persuaded me to get one in 2021 - I fell completely in love and it was my idea to get a second last year!

They really do bring so much joy don't they? I had no idea!

Thank you. Yes Tons of joy every day 😊

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Surely2023IsTheYearForMyRainbowBaby · 30/04/2023 17:35

Purplecatshopaholic · 30/04/2023 17:27

Aww, cats rock - hope Felix had an awesome day xx

He had a lovely day thank you. A day full of snuggles. He would've liked a day full of treats too but his tummy won't take anything like that

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Missingmyusername · 30/04/2023 17:35

He’s very handsome- hope he’s had some lovely cat treats/cat nip!🥳🥳🥳

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Surely2023IsTheYearForMyRainbowBaby · 02/06/2023 13:02

A sad update to this thread. Sadly Felix's health has declined rapidly over the last few weeks and blood tests show his kidneys are no longer working as they should. He had other health issues as well and will no longer eat anything. He's lost 3kg in a short space of time and his unable to support his back end for anything longer than a few seconds. His back leg has also ballooned up, at first I thought he'd hurt it when he slipped on my laminate floor but the Vet thinks it may be fluid in it. He's also urinary incontinent as well. So I've made the heartbreaking decision to have him pts tomorrow afternoon.

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Toddlerteaplease · 02/06/2023 14:48

So sorry to hear this. But sounds like it's for the best.

caringcarer · 02/06/2023 15:29

So sorry to hear about Felix getting poorly. What a love boy he was.

PriamFarrl · 02/06/2023 15:32

Oh I’m so sorry to hear that. I had to make that choice a few months ago and it’s the worst thing to have to do.