Pet Memories - Beautiful CATS

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Pet Memories - Beautiful CATS

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VALE DEAREST "MONTY"

(Milbury Katha Beaumont)

" Monty " ( Milbury Katha Beaumont )

On January 2nd, 2012 - our beloved "Monty" was

gently and quietly put to sleep. He was well into his

18th year, and as with the major percentage of very aged

cats, he began to suffer renal failure, a most common

affliction for one so old.

Before he could begin to suffer the shutting down

of vital organs, and thus a lot of pain, I made the decision

to end it all while he was happy and not suffering anything

more than weakness and perhaps occasional nausea.

On the evening before he left to find his former friends, I offered him some just melted icecream. He delightedly lapped up over a half cup of it. I was very happy to see him enjoy this as much as he did ... and it somehow made my decision a little easier, as right up to the end, he was happy. I believe also that he died happy ... with a beautiful peacful look on his face as we

travelled to the Vets on that morning.

He enjoyed an incredibly healthy life - having no problems whatsoever during his almost 18 years with us. He was elegant and regal, of perfect behaviour and manners, and was a most loving and obedient companion.

We miss him very very much.

VALE TO OUR WONDERFUL FRIEND "MONTY"

In March 2011, we lost our precious little cat "Oscar" to a rapidly growing cancer. It was in an inoperable place, so before it began to encroach in any way on his throat we helped him cross the Rainbow Bridge. He was THE sweetest little soul, was so gentle, but at the same time - he could put all dogs and other cats in their place. He did this with dignity, perseverance and gentleness.

Along with all our other beautiful pets that have left us, he is missed greatly, but is at peace - having been laid to rest in our own memorial garden.

Oscar was such a sweet gentle soul.

And oh how much we miss him.

VALE SWEET WEE OSCAR

Timmy was a beautiful little cat - a Blue Burmese, one

of two brothers - they arrived as 12 week old kittens.

Timmy had the reputation - inquisitive, growling

protective of any food he thought was his,

and a lovable bundle of fur who enjoyed nothing

better than to cuddle on my lap giving me

occasional little 'love bites' to remind me he was

still there. He is no longer there.

Timmy was put to sleep on March 26th 2007

prior to suffering any further advances in his

rare and metastesised cancer.

He is so lovingly remembered and sadly missed.

Ming was a Seal Point Siamese - and her registered name was JOKAI MING SOO. She was mated with a Lilac Point male when she was 15 months old. She produced, after much protest and lack of interest, a litter of kittens from which only two survived. One of those two was Tiffany. They were inseparable. Quiet of nature, friendly in disposition, and fairly rowdy at times, they both lived to 17 years of age when they died. Ming was the first to leave and 12 months later, almost to the day, Tiffy followed.

I have many memories of Ming, but I think the best was her total dislike and disdain when I sang. ( Hey I wasn't THAT bad !! ) I was part of an Amateur/Professional musical theatre group , in the chorus, for quite a few years of Ming's life, and having to learn my music, I of course practiced as much as I could which brought about some extraordinary reactions from Ming. First she would yowl - long and loud and rise in 'voice' (others thought she was joining in), and then when it was all too much, she would bite me on the leg (not hard but she hung on), until I stopped my singing. This became a bit of a party trick, but it sure interfered with my practice. !!

Tiffy or Tiffany's registered name was RANSETSU TIFFANY JANE. She was one of two of the only litter Ming had. Ming had not been a 'good' mother to begin with, and had to have hormone injections to make her feed her two offspring. The injections worked like a charm and Tiffy grew to be a lovely Seal Point Siamese - her sister was more the Lilac colour of the sire. Although Ransetsu was my own breeding owner's registered prefix, I decided after the trouble Ming had, that she'd be neutered, and was rather sorry I had sold the dear little sister.

Tiffy was not as boisterous and vocal as Ming. She was very much the subservient of the two, having to deal with Ming's occasional loss of temper with her. Mind you, I think Tiffy deserved some of the hand outs she got. They both were the sweetest cats to me though and lived long and happy lives and accepted all other cats and dogs that came after them.

Many people are unfortunately afraid of the Siamese Cat.

I don't know where this comes from, but I have

seen first hand the fear they can produce. I believe it

perhaps comes from old wives tales about the viciousness of

a Siamese Cat. Nothing could be further from the truth

in my experience. They were the gentlest of cats,

loving and loyal - and very good watch cats as well.

Both of them would growl like a dog when

they heard something outside. This more than once

made my blood run cold, as they often

did this at night !!

Ming (aka Mung Bean), and Tiffy (aka Tuppence)

were entered in the Royal Melbourne Show

of 1979, but that was the only time they were shown.

It was a long long hot day, and

although the cat pavillion was cool, many of the cats

displayed a lot of fear and anxiety. Ming and Tiffy each won

a Third Ribbon, so that was enough.

I miss them to this day.

"Gussie"

Gussie was an absolute character of a cat - one had to 'know how to handle him' otherwise a bite or three would be inflicted. Boy could he bite - and hang on too. But he was - to me, the sweetest cat I have had. Probably because of his 'ornary' temperament, and his funny ways, he was kind of special. We lost him 4 years ago to cancer. But his memory is ever with us, and I sometimes think he is too ?? I have a story about Gussie on another page.

I could write many stories about our dear old Gus.

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