In memory of Monty

In loving memory of my dear Monty. He was 15 but I only had him for just over a year from the Cats Protection. He was the best cat I've ever had. He could be grumpy at times but when he loved, he showed it in so many lovely ways. He used to paw for strokes and cuddles, just sit in the room staring at me. We had a bedtime ritual where I'd have to clear his path of duvets and pillows so he could walk round one side of me for a good face rub then walk all the way round the bottom of the bed, up the other side (with me clearing his path) and do the same on my right side before he'd plonk himself next to me when he was ready for bed. I miss him so much, he was my little buddy and we did everything together when at home, he was always by my side, my little shadow. I had to put him down as he got quite sick with kidney disease, which then lead to heart faliure, the grief of the decision to do that (even though it was the right thing to do) still stays with me. The flat is quiet without him and I've been trying to fill my time with other things but nothing quite compares to hanging out with him all the time. I'll always love you Monty and I'll never forget you. <3

by Mandy Evans