Overnight, Madam Carrie Cat has eaten a whole P@H Tuna Steak!

[Lurfy]

So sorry to hear this news Ratface. MCC was such a special cat, terribly sorry for your loss. Take care xxx

 

[Cavalous Christmas]

I’m so sorry to read this. I really hoped for better news for you. You gave her a wonderful life. Please be kind to yourself and allow the next cat to find you

 

[Errin Paddywack]

This really wasn't the news I was hoping for. I have lost 3 to kidney disease over the years sadly, never gets any easier. You gave her the best year of her life and a dignified death. Take care of yourself, another cat will find you I am certain, too good a home to be without a cat.

 

[palo1]

Update on Madam Carrie Cat.
Pts an hour ago. Kidney and heart failure. Very quietly done.
Don't want to stay alive.
King Kevin Kat and Madam Carrie Cat. Both gone in the last year.

I'm so sorry to hear this. I completely understand the sense of devastation and I wish there were words to help. MCC sounded like she had a wonderful time with you - she was very fortunate and I'm really glad that there are people like you who give animals a blooming good life. I hope you can rest and process in your own time.

 

[Above the snowline]

Heartbreaking but please be proud that you have been such a loving owner. Sadly the price of love is grief and it’s better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. There is no need to get over your grief but that doesn’t mean that one day you won’t welcome another furry bundle into your life. Your cats were so lucky to have you and you still have much to give. Spoil yourself - you deserve it.

 

[Maxidoodle]

I’m so incredibly sorry.

 

[SussexbytheXmasTree]

So sorry to hear your sad news. I know it’s little comfort right now but taking these beautiful older cats under your wing and caring for them to the end is an amazing gift that you gave to them. I’m still grieving for my darling Pepperpot but I’m so grateful I had him in my life. I hope you can feel that way too eventually.

 

[splashgirl45]

So sorry, only just seen this . At least she had a good time with you , and her every need was catered to…. Look after yourself xx

 

[COldNag]

I am so sorry Ratface.
RIP MCC xxx

 

[Northern Hare]

Oh gosh, really sorry to hear about Carrie, that's such sad news.

 

[alibali]

I'm very sorry to hear your update about MCC. Very difficult to lose such a lovely and entertaining companion

 

[DabDab]

So sorry to read this Ratface, it really is dreadfully sad xx
The rescue cat that OH got after losing Tiger earlier this year is the sort that would suit your setup - he mainly sleeps in the wardrobe, loves cuddles and has very little interest in going outside properly, preferring to just lounge about on the flat roof, so would likely make an excellent boat cat. I'm sure there will be another cat out there for you if/when you ever want another.

Thinking of you

 

[Ratface]

So sorry to read this Ratface, it really is dreadfully sad xx
The rescue cat that OH got after losing Tiger earlier this year is the sort that would suit your setup - he mainly sleeps in the wardrobe, loves cuddles and has very little interest in going outside properly, preferring to just lounge about on the flat roof, so would likely make an excellent boat cat. I'm sure there will be another cat out there for you if/when you ever want another.

Thinking of you

Thank you, DabDab. I've just sent an email to the relevant person/department at Linneaus HQ. I have couched it in measured, factual terms. I don't know what effect it will have - if any - but I feel better having sent it.
Kind regards, G xx

 

[Cavalous Christmas]

If you can find the name of the CEO email them too. They get very upset at receiving complaints

 

[Ratface]

If you can find the name of the CEO email them too. They get very upset at receiving complaints

Thank you, Cavalier. I'll do that when I'm feeling a bit less wiped out.
I keep finding yet more white cat hairs and shed claw covers, even though the barge has been completely cleaned from sole to headlining and from end to end.
Gx

 

[Cavalous Christmas]

Thank you, Cavalier. I'll do that when I'm feeling a bit less wiped out.
I keep finding yet more white cat hairs and shed claw covers, even though the barge has been completely cleaned from sole to headlining and from end to end.
Gx

Sorry, I hit the live button by mistake. When that happened with me I always thought of it as a little message that my cat was now fine and was thinking of me too. Silly perhaps but it brought me some comfort

 

[Mosh]

I'm so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you x

 

[Archangel]

I'm so very sorry Ratface.

 

[Ratface]

Surprise, surprise! I've now had yet another pay up now demand from the vet practice - headed "Condolences"! The fifth in four days.

Thank you, Cavalier. I'll do that when I'm feeling a bit less wiped out.
I keep finding yet more white cat hairs and shed claw covers, even though the barge has been completely cleaned from sole to headlining and from end to end.
Gx

I have sent another measured response.

 

[Cortez]

Surprise, surprise! I've now had yet another pay up now demand from the vet practice - headed "Condolences"! The fifth in four days.


I have sent another measured response.

Really, this is just clerical error - probably computer generated, and not intended to cause you distress. Which is of course no excuse, and you are completely correct to complain.

If it was me (and I am notably a bit odd), I'd regard it as a comedy of errors and use a spot of rage to assuage the sorrow.

 

[Ratface]

Thank you, Cortez. Oh, I will.

 

[Rumtytum]

Surprise, surprise! I've now had yet another pay up now demand from the vet practice - headed "Condolences"! The fifth in four days.


I have sent another measured response.

I trust you are keeping every demand as evidence of their shocking behaviour.

 

[FinnishLapphund]

I'm so sorry that you lost Madame Carrie Cat.
I'm so sorry that you two didn't get more time together, but I'm sure that she couldn't have had it any better than she had it during the time she got to live with you.
It's strange, because it feeels as if you had her much longer. It feels odd for me to think about a HHO without seeing any new posts/replies from you where you write about Madame Carrie Cat's opinions on various things, and her latest demands on your attention, and food.


Regarding that the vet clinic has sent 5 payments demands in 4 days, after that you already paid during the visit which ended with euthanasia, even though it's clearly a mistake, it just shouldn't happen, it's cruel. With maybe a tiny little hint of dark comedy. I'm in awe of that you're able to send them measured responses.

{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}

 

[Ratface]

I trust you are keeping every demand as evidence of their shocking behaviour.

Oh, yes!
And I have sent a detailed complaint to the Chairperson of Linneaus as well, informing them that my experience is now going to a worldwide horse and pet website.
Still crying all the time.

 

[Ratface]

PS. I felt Madam Carrie Cat leaping onto the bunk last night, whilst I was half asleep .
A bit like when I saw King Kevin Kat flying through the galley window a week or so after he had been pts.

 

[gallopingby]

Ratface it’s good that the animals come back. I didn’t believe it happened until l had to have a very elderly dog who had been with me since a puppy pts. She came through the yard at a great rate of knots whilst l was feeding, l wondered what was going on for a minute before realising what had happened. Hope you’re ok today and you get a suitable response from the ‘top dogs’ very soon.

 

[Ratface]

Thank you. I'm not holding my breath, though..
Still crying. Reading large novels about detectives and murderers.
Finding yet more cobwebs in the barge to feather-duster away.

 

[tristars]

sorry ratface

but lucky cats they were to find you x

 

[Xmasha]

So sorry to read this, she was very lucky to have you. Take care of yourself

 

[EventingMum]

So sorry Ratface, I haven't been on HHO due to being on holiday so have only just read this. MCC was lucky to have found a home with you.