Goodbye old friend

**Uncle B** · 15th March 2006, 22:47

Bernie our 18 year old cat sadly passed away today.

You were always there waiting at the gate when we came home from work.
You nagged us until you were fed.
You hogged the heater when it was cold.
You took up what seemed like the whole bed at night.
You defended your territory against strays till the very end.
Your soft purr would sooth the worries away.
You were a proud and dignified bugger.

He finally lost the battle through ill health but stayed strong for so long.

Bernie

Goodbye old friend

You will be so missed

RIP

**GR81** · 16th March 2006, 06:33

18years for a cat is a well lived life!

RIP

**Motu** · 16th March 2006, 06:41

I had a black cat for 18 years,far more than a mere pet,they's family...sorry for your loss...

**jazbug5** · 16th March 2006, 07:12

Sorry Uncle B...I know it's a cliche to say this, but it seems he had a bloody good, long life at least. (& sounds like he was a top notch feline.)

**Fatjim** · 16th March 2006, 07:21

Glad I got to meet the little fella before he shuffled off this mortal coil. I can genuinely say my life is better for meeting him. Nice to find a cat that didn't scratch me.

**Colapop** · 16th March 2006, 07:24

They come into your life, turn everything up-side down, ensure thay get cursed at, whine for food every 5 minutes - accursed animals. How dare they become so much of your family?
Good bye, Bernie - good innings.

**Paul in NZ** · 16th March 2006, 07:28

Sorry to hear that Bruce.

It's a sad fact that I miss some of my deceased animal friends more than some of my human ones. The buggers get to ya.

Cheers

NC · 16th March 2006, 07:43

Originally Posted by Uncle B

You nagged us until you were fed.
You hogged the heater when it was cold.
You took up what seemed like the whole bed at night.

Poor lil bugger

I liked your tribute, bruce

**Lou Girardin** · 16th March 2006, 07:49

I feel for you.
I'm not looking forward to that time.

**Sparky Bills** · 16th March 2006, 07:51

18 YEARS!!!!
WOW! Thats a good life.

Sorry to hear that B.

**skelstar** · 16th March 2006, 07:53

As you know I love cats too UB. Sorry for your loss buddy.

**kels** · 16th March 2006, 07:54

My heart goes out to you, I lost my boy 3 years ago at the same age. He was nasty, hated kids, swipped for no reason. I loved that cat, still miss him terribly.