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Rest in Peace Penelope.

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InQuiresandplaceswheretheysing · 10/09/2026 09:24

Heartbroken to say that Penelope had another funny turn/ seizure this morning. I thought the last one was a one off as she had made a full recovery very quickly. And I’d not seen any others. I took her to
the emergency vet after and She didn’t respond to midazolam. The vet thought it was likely to be a brain tumour. So did the only thing that could be done. She went very quickly and peacefully on my knee.

For such a tiny cat, with a daft long name, she was so sassy and sweet and affectionate. Just a lovely, lovely cat. Will miss your Pen.

Rest in Peace Penelope.
Rest in Peace Penelope.
Rest in Peace Penelope.
Rest in Peace Penelope.
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Hopefulbride18 · 10/09/2026 21:25

I am so sad to read this... She always had so much character. RIP sweet Penelope Flowers

Judystilldreamsofhorses · 10/09/2026 21:34

So sorry to hear this. Go well, sweet girl xx

Frenchfemme · 10/09/2026 21:38

So sorry to read this. I always enjoyed her antics 💔💔💔

SwanUpmanship · 10/09/2026 21:42

I'm so sorry. I have followed Penelope's updates since she came to you. I hope she will be welcomed over the rainbow bridge by Cheddar.

Defiantly41 · 10/09/2026 22:07

Oh no, so sorry to hear this. My first thought was Cheddar too, they were both such beautiful expressive cats. Hugs x

RumNotRun · 10/09/2026 22:09

Oh no, I am so sorry to hear this. Penelope was one of my favourite cats on here, she was such a gorgeous girl. Hugs to you.x

Princessfluffy · 10/09/2026 22:11

No! I read your initial post about her funny turn, I’m so sorry OP, it’s a hard loss to bear, she looks like such a truly fabulous cat. RIP sweet Penelope

InQuiresandplaceswheretheysing · 10/09/2026 22:17

Just wondering what she would think of her ashes going into the same (Monty Bojangles Persian) cat tin. Although to be fair neither Magic or Maia would have tried to play with her or jump on her, which is what she hated. Fortunately cheddar never did that either. The house is so quiet, and I just realised that I can shut my bedroom door. I always left it open for her.

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MiniPantherOwner · 10/09/2026 22:29

I'm really sorry. I followed your posts about her and she obviously had a lovely life with you.

TokyoSushi · 10/09/2026 22:44

Oh Penelope, I loved her little face 💔

MissyPuds · 11/09/2026 02:46

Oh no, I’m so sorry. Penelope was such a beauty and a real character. She had a wonderful life with you.

learieonthewildmoor · 11/09/2026 02:46

So sorry, Toddler. She was a beautiful girl. So distressing for you.

Breadcat24 · 11/09/2026 08:19

@InQuiresandplaceswheretheysing Penelope was a beautiful cat and so lucky to have you.

Pudmyboy · 11/09/2026 10:03

@InQuiresandplaceswheretheysing I get what you mean about closing doors that used to have to be left open, it was one of the sad realities I had to face when my Pud died. Strange how a simple action can be so saddening 💐

InQuiresandplaceswheretheysing · 11/09/2026 10:09

Came downstairs and it was so strange not doing the litter tray or feeding her. 😰

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SwanUpmanship · 11/09/2026 10:44

InQuiresandplaceswheretheysing · 11/09/2026 10:09

Came downstairs and it was so strange not doing the litter tray or feeding her. 😰

It is awful how your house feels so different when you have lost a cat Flowers

When the time is right, Penelope and Cheddar will send you a new cat to fill the cat-shaped hole, as Maia and Magic have done before.

InQuiresandplaceswheretheysing · 11/09/2026 11:28

@SwanUpmanshipi have no doubt they will. I think they may already have selected one. Although it may be a while yet before she’s ready. But we will see.
I emailed the vet asking for her notes from yesterday for my peace of mind, and had a beautiful email from the vet who looked after Penelope the most.

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InQuiresandplaceswheretheysing · 11/09/2026 11:33

I’ve also just run into priest friend of mine, who said he’d say a prayer for Penelope even though cats don’t go to heaven!!!!!!!! Of course cats are in heaven. How can it be heaven with no cats there? Fortunately my cat loving priest friends disagree’

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ShoutyCatSlave · 11/09/2026 13:37

So sorry to read this. I loved your updates and seeing her face in photos.

Elieza · 11/09/2026 13:43

❤️

InQuiresandplaceswheretheysing · 11/09/2026 15:38

Thank you for all your lovely comments. They’ve really helped. Can’t bear how quiet the house is. Living with Cheddar made her lean to use her voice!

Rest in Peace Penelope.
Rest in Peace Penelope.
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SwanUpmanship · 11/09/2026 17:44

InQuiresandplaceswheretheysing · 11/09/2026 11:33

I’ve also just run into priest friend of mine, who said he’d say a prayer for Penelope even though cats don’t go to heaven!!!!!!!! Of course cats are in heaven. How can it be heaven with no cats there? Fortunately my cat loving priest friends disagree’

I'm sure they are - St Francis will need something to do up there!

InQuiresandplaceswheretheysing · 11/09/2026 18:01

Absolutely, they came from St Francis rescue and the vet has a ‘St Francis’ room. Which is rather nice.

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CrushingOnRubies · 12/09/2026 17:48

I’m so sorry to read this. I didn’t comment much but I loved hearing about Penelope’s life and seeing her photos

AlwaysRightISwear · 12/09/2026 18:29

I've only just seen this and I'm so so sorry. She was such a little character.

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