In memory of Simba

Simba, You passed away two months ago after a sudden illness. It was so unexpected and has completely broken my heart. You came to us when you were 8 weeks old, we bonded straight away and have been together ever since. You would follow me around the house and wait at the windowsill for me everyday to get home from work. It was like you had a built in clock for when I would be home. Your favourite place in the world was on my bed, right next to me or on my lap. You loved to suck on blankets and knead them with your paws - it was your favourite thing to do when you were feeling extra happy and relaxed. You were my best friend and you have been there for me through so much in my life. I was 21 when you came into my life. I am 35 now and I have never been an adult without you. You were so brave after a severe leg injury in 2019, going through constant bandage changes and even a skin graft at the specialist vet. You would let them change your bandage with no fuss, you would just put your little chin over my hand and let them get on with it. Your courage gave us another 5 wonderful years together and I will always be so grateful for that time. You were a little more wary of new people after your injury but I was still your absolute favourite and we spent so many evenings together snuggling, with you rubbing your forehead all over my face. You were the absolute best, most beautiful cat that anyone could ask for and I was so lucky to be loved by you. I know you are at the rainbow bridge and that you are out of pain, but it still feels so incomprehensible that you are not here because the gap you have left in my heart is enormous. All my love forever, Mummy xxxx

by Tamsin Ajmal