My boy has gone

[Ted27]

My best buddy Eddie died tonight. He was 15 years old and been at my side since I got him from a rescue at 4 months old.
He had been poorly but seemed to have turned a corner so it wasn't really expected.
In his younger years he was totally bonkers, he was always there for me, my son and foster children all adored him.
He was my best buddy.
The house feels very empty already without him.

Ohh what a beautiful boy .
Black Cats are the best (total bias as we are governed here by Bro/Sis black moggies )

His expression is very worldly wise bless him.
You were lucky to have this lovely boy in your life for 15 years ......and he'd probably agreed with this .

Cat-Shaped-Hole-In-Your-Heart now , they tear a bit from you, don;t they ,when they leave .

I am so sorry, it is just awful to lose a much loved pet. He looks so handsome, lovely face.💐

So sorry for your loss. Such a gorgeous boy. Sending you big hugs.

So sorry - sending love and hugs - I am sure he had the best possible life with you

So sorry. He was beautiful.

Bless Eddie and bless you.
I bet he has had a beautiful fun life.
They grab you by the heart.Take joy in knowing you gave him the life he deserved.xxx

I'm so sorry. He looks like a real character, and clearly had a lovely life with you and your family.

@JoanOgden

He was, especially in his younger years. Ive had cats from childhood and he was the maddest kitten I ever had. He was a total mummy's boy.

But there was something special about him. My son was adopted and Ive been a foster carer for the past 2 years. All boys. He made a beeline for all of them and provided a lot of comfort to some very troubled young people, particularly the last boy. From the minute he arrived Eddie was limpet cat, he would sit with him while we weathered many storms.
I will miss him running in tonight and leaping on me for his evening fuss.

Sorry for your loss 💐

RIP Eddie, beautiful panther 🌈

So sorry, what a lovely boy

So sorry OP. 💐 He was beautiful and you shared some really special times together. x

What a handsome chap, and how lovely he was with the foster kids. I'm sure they remember him fondly.

What a beautiful chap. Love his eyes. So very sorry. Xxxx

Thank you for the kind words.
I buried his ashes under the rose tree, one of his favourite spots in the garden so I still feel he's out there.
Still missing the old rascal like crazy. The house feels very empty. But Im nearly ready to start looking for a new furry friend, probably after half term.

Such a beautiful cat. I love black cats in particular and always have.

So sorry for your sad loss. It's devastating.

I'm so sorry for your loss, he really sounds like he had a truly beautiful soul 💔

The rescue centres are full of black cats. Don't know if I could have another one though, as much as they are all so handsome.
We will see what fate brings us

Sorry you have lost your beautiful cat x

I know what you mean OP as I would struggle with another tabby. But what about one with white paws or chest so still black but with (maybe) enough of a difference? Failing that - two black cats?

Ahhh you know there's an abundance of black cats , unfortunate for them that they're way down everyone's list

But if you do get one ,he or she will be inspired by Eddie not a replacement for Eddie .
And black cats really are the best !

Sorry for your loss 🌈 RIP beautiful Eddie

I finally felt able to find some new cats. We now have Luna and her kitten Arlo.
They arrived on Saturday. Its nice to have some kittie life in the house again.
This is Madame Luna waiting for dinner, kitten too quick to get a photo !

Welcome Luna and Arlo! Does Arlo have the same sort markings as her mum?
I hope they bring you years of joy, to sit beside the years of joy you had with Eddie 😻😻😻

Oh what a gorgeous kitty.They have that I’m in charge look about them. x