Today we said goodbye to our cat George. George was a Lilac Tiffanie breed. He was born on 25th November 2001 but didn't come into our lives until 2002 when his original owners decided to give him up.
I remember meeting this fluffy cat with pistachio coloured eyes one evening and laughing at his comical expression. George continued to make us laugh over the years and endeared himself to everyone who met him.
George suffered from a cat version of Parkinsons but don't think for a second that slowed him down!! Our wobbly boy still managed to climb things and catch birds and rabbits (although there was some debate about whether the prey he caught was already dead when he found it...)
George even has his own gang! He partnered up with the neighbour's cat "Mr T" and together they roamed the neighbourhood getting up to mischief. I loved visiting my parents and seeing George, Mr T and Zoe (Mum and Dad's other cat) all hanging out together in the conservatory.
Speaking of Zoe, when my parents introduced her to George as a kitten, it was love at first sight. George would hold her and groom her everyday. But brotherly love only went so far...if a space in front of the fire was up for grabs, George would pull rank and push Zoe out of the way.
We love you George. Thank you for being in our lives and I'm glad you are at peace.
