Tessy, the oldest of Euan's parents' cats, died today. She wasn't eating her food and was experiencing breathing problems, as well as being generally frail, so she was put down.
She was 18. She would have been 19 later this year.
I know that's a pretty impressive age for a cat to live to, and I know she's no longer in pain, but I'm still saddened. I loved - love - Tessy. I always loved to give her a fuss and listen to her incredibly loud purring and really loud meowing. I loved her in-charge, take-no-nonsense, I'm-the-boss-around-here personality. She was a beautiful cat.
Tessa "Tessy"
1990 - 2009
R.I.P.
Rest In Peace, old girl. We'll miss you.