A Very Sad Saturday

Mr Hissy & Tommy Cat

@Ronrybs (17854)

London, England

October 2, 2022 10:34am CST

Earlier in the week I found that Mr Hissy was wheezing quite badly and he was eating very little, so I booked him into the Vets. Sadly, his heart was failing and fluid was building up around his lungs. I had to let him go and that was a heartbreaking moment. He has been living in the garden since the summer of 2019 and took young Missy and Tommy under his wing and protected them from the ‘evil’ Fluffy cat. That morning, I was very lucky to catch a photo of Mr Hissy, on the left, and Tommy enjoying some sun on top of Mr H’s house. I shall be burying his ashes in his garden, so I know he is still there.

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@JudyEv (325609)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Oct 22

That really is very sad. I'm sorry you've lost Mr Hissy. I remember you making him a new house in the garden.

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@Ronrybs (17854)

• London, England

3 Oct 22

He ended up with three and depending on the time of year and how close to a mealtime it was, would let you guess which one he was using. I shall miss the rascal

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@JudyEv (325609)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Oct 22

@Ronrybs Cats are so independent and they seem to never really appreciate your kindnesses. I wonder if another cat will decide to move in on you.

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@Ronrybs (17854)

• London, England

3 Oct 22

@JudyEv I don't know, cats are very appreciative in their own ways, even if it is mainly sleeping on top of you!

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 22

Oh my goodness. This is very sad about Mr H. Thoughts are with you and I know he is at peace. So very sad to read this news. You made him such a nice home. And took good care of him. Tears as I type this comment for Mr H.

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@Ronrybs (17854)

• London, England

3 Oct 22

Thank you. He was a special character and will leave a gap amongst the furry friends.I think I will leave the cabins up. I know Tommy and Missy like snoozing on top of them and they are handy for jumping up and down from the fence

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@Ronrybs (17854)

• London, England

4 Oct 22

@CarolDM Aside from Missy and Tommy, there is an occasional visitor, a handsome grey and white fellow. I know he is a traveler, but seems to be visiting more often the last couple of months

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Oct 22

@Ronrybs I know how special he was to you. And who knows. Maybe another cat will come along for you to care for.

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@FourWalls (62085)

• United States

2 Oct 22

My deepest sympathies. Losing a pet is so hard, because we love them and want them to not suffer. So that final act of love we show them breaks our hearts.

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@Ronrybs (17854)

• London, England

3 Oct 22

He moved in as a free spirit and stayed. I think he adopted me. I wish I could have enticed him indoors, but he was independent. I will miss the big fellow

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@Tampa_girl7 (48908)

• United States

2 Oct 22

I’m so sorry to hear of this sad news. I too lost my furry dog daughter a few days ago. I know how heartbreaking this is.

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@Ronrybs (17854)

• London, England

3 Oct 22

It is amazing how these little furry friends leave paw prints on our hearts

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@Tampa_girl7 (48908)

• United States

3 Oct 22

@Ronrybs Yes, they have all been a part of our family.

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@DaddyEvil (137145)

• United States

2 Oct 22

I'm so sorry for your loss! At least you know he's still in your garden so you can visit him whenever you want.

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@DaddyEvil (137145)

• United States

3 Oct 22

@Ronrybs I totally understand.

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@Ronrybs (17854)

• London, England

3 Oct 22

That's how I feel about things. I do love cats and am happy to see them in the garden

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@RasmaSandra (73368)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

2 Oct 22

I am so sorry to hear this it always is so sad when we lose a beloved pet, I am glad you got some photos and you do have the memories,

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@Ronrybs (17854)

• London, England

3 Oct 22

I have quite a few piccies of Mr H. The garden won't be quite the same

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@snowy22315 (169888)

• United States

7 Oct 22

So sad, I went through that with a kitty the best one I ever had. He was only 9. It was heartbreaking!

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@snowy22315 (169888)

• United States

11 Oct 22

@Ronrybs Yes, this cat loved people and got along with everybody. He was OK with dogs too. He loved to play...sweet little angel..

I don't think I will ever love an animal again the way I loved him.

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@Ronrybs (17854)

• London, England

11 Oct 22

I am only guessing his age. He was a real character and looked after Missy and Tommy. I shall miss his gentle soul

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@Ronrybs (17854)

• London, England

11 Oct 22

@snowy22315 I look upon having a new furry friend not as a replacement, but a moggie who no longer needs rescuing!

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@RebeccasFarm (86732)

• United States

2 Oct 22

Oh dear Ron..yes very very sad..goodbye Mr Hissy..I am so sorry

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@RebeccasFarm (86732)

• United States

3 Oct 22

@Ronrybs RIP to him the lovely catto fellow.

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@Ronrybs (17854)

• London, England

3 Oct 22

He was a delightful fellow, I shall miss him

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@Ronrybs (17854)

• London, England

4 Oct 22

@RebeccasFarm He was a special character

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@jstory07 (134394)

• Roseburg, Oregon

3 Oct 22

I am sorry for your loss. Lossing a pet is so sad.

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@Ronrybs (17854)

• London, England

3 Oct 22

Thank you. To me he was a special character and I shall miss him

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@LadyDuck (457918)

• Switzerland

3 Oct 22

I am so sorry, I know how horrible it is to see them go. I do love cats, I let the cats of the neighborhood coming to my garden, they seem to enjoy staying here.

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@LadyDuck (457918)

• Switzerland

3 Oct 22

@Ronrybs - I enjoy watching the cats. The red cat of my neighbors (he is a small cat) jumps on the windowsill of my kitchen and meows to get attention. I always open to give him some treats.

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@Ronrybs (17854)

• London, England

3 Oct 22

I have a couple of regular furry visitors. I just like watching them and what they get up to

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@Ronrybs (17854)

• London, England

3 Oct 22

@LadyDuck I once caught Tommy hanging on to the sill of the barely open top kitchen window. I know he got in next door's that way. He is a cheeky rascal!

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@GrannyGee (3517)

• Louisburg, North Carolina

2 Nov 22

What a special cat. I know that hurt your Heart. I am so sorry. Mr. Hissy sounded like a very special character in a story.

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@GrannyGee (3517)

• Louisburg, North Carolina

3 Nov 22

@Ronrybs I met a feral cat like him ... oh my. It took so long ... I wanted to hold him but, I never got to. I always fed him. He loved me but, was afraid to get too close. He would sit, listen to me talk to him.

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@Ronrybs (17854)

• London, England

3 Nov 22

@GrannyGee He started off hissing at everyone, which is where is name came from, but he was quite amenable and didn't mind being picked up. He would join my neighbour in her garden and sit on her lap, purring like a good 'un!

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@Ronrybs (17854)

• London, England

2 Nov 22

He was a bit of a thug when he first arrived, but proved to have a gentle soul. It is a bit strange without him

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@JESSY3236 (18925)

• United States

4 Oct 22

Sorry for your loss.

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@Ronrybs (17854)

• London, England

5 Oct 22

Thank you, I shall miss his furry presence in the garden. He was quite the fixture

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@HomewardBound (551)

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6 Oct 22

I’m so sorry for your loss of Mr. Hissy! He was a handsome fellow.

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@Ronrybs (17854)

• London, England

11 Oct 22

He was and a delightful character once you got to know him. He has left a gap

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@MarieCoyle (28429)

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2 Oct 22

I am sorry about Mr. Hissy. It sounds like he brought you a lot of joy and will be missed. I wish pets could live longer than they do.

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@Ronrybs (17854)

• London, England

2 Oct 22

He had a lot of character. He could have moved on at any time, but seemed to be happy here

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@jstory07 (134394)

• Roseburg, Oregon

30 Oct 22

Oh how sad. Sorry for your loss.

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@Ronrybs (17854)

• London, England

30 Oct 22

Thank you. I do miss the big fellow.

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@Fleura (29120)

• United Kingdom

19 Oct 22

Only just seen this and I'm sorry to read this news. He was a real character but you can feel glad that you gave him such a great home the last couple of years.

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@Ronrybs (17854)

• London, England

20 Oct 22

Thank you, I do miss him he was quite the figure in the garden. It seems strange with only Tommy and Missy there

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@noni1959 (9886)

• United States

30 Oct 22

I'm so sorry about Mr. Hissy. It's hard losing a loving animal.

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@noni1959 (9886)

• United States

4 Nov 22

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@Ronrybs (17854)

• London, England

31 Oct 22

Thank you. The other moggies are still there, but he has left a hole out there

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@Dena91 (15861)

• United States

22 Oct 22

I am so very sorry. Our pets certainly take up a huge part of our hearts. That is the hardest part of having them, the letting go. I wish that they lived longer.

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@Ronrybs (17854)

• London, England

22 Oct 22

Thank you. I was talking to my neighbour about Mr H. He used to sit on her lap whilst she was in her garden. He was a charmer!

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