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| Olly ? - 9/7.2012 |
Today we said our last farewell to Olley our beautiful Tom Cat whose purr could fill the room and who made friends from all over the worlds. He reamined indomitable until the last, he soldiering on, determined to fullfil his duties - only a few days ago escorted guests around the garden. As the days have gone on, he has grown frailer, keeping to his daily routine but tottering slightly as he went until today i took him to the Mounts Bay vets for test's in the hope there was one last treatment for him but a blood test showed his readings were off of the scale and so with a heavy heart we let him slide away to the place where only the tears in our heart will reach him. He was buried today in the Italian gardens where he would always find us when we sat there in the evenings, i wanted to let you know as so many people ask where he is when they check in, our best friend and Ednovean mascot.
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| Olley our mascot thae photo that has pride of place on our web site |
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| Olly one winter, enjoying a comfortable corner |
Olly came into our lives many years ago from the RSPCA rehoming centre at St Culumn Major, boldly peering at us from his star trek like pod whilst other cats fled out through their cat flaps. The inspector said he had been abandoned in an empty house and until the end he always went outside if we were going out rather than stay int he house on his own. As we turned to walk away he marched out through is cat flap and sat looking at the sky rapping his tail around himself and as Charles said "I couldn't leave him there" - I think the sign on the cage saying "not to be rehomed with another cat" was also an attraction to Charles who preferred a single cat household as apposed to my cat collections!. Over the years Olly has always been there and it was only recently that he allowed Spud to move in - perhaps he chose his successor who knows.............
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So sorry to hear that Ollie is no longer patrolling Ednovean. It doesn't seem long since he arrived and firmly established his large ginger presence. Please drink to him from Andy and me.
ReplyDeleteAwww, so sad, i am so glad imgot pics of him while we were there, will post them at some point. He was a good kitty and will be missed, but Spud will fill your hearts....sue/arlie
ReplyDeleteThat's so sad! I loved all the photos of him and felt as if you conveyed his personality through the photos! It's nice you rescued him and he had a happy life.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all of your kind comments they have really helped although I still can't believe he has gone. We found a pretty posy for Olly, from a neighbour on our doorstep last night and took them to his grave in the dusk. Thank you all again
ReplyDeleteI am so, so sorry to read about Olly. I saw the lovely portrait of him on FB and then read something in your post saying "Thanks you for kind words" and thought "Oh no" and avtually got really upset, still am now. He was lovely, we got lots of photos of him and he has graced calendars I've made for last year and this year and surely will feature again next year. You've rescued him and given him a purr-fect cat life and that is nice. He'll be there in your lovely garden and will remain in your memmory and surely also in that of many many guests. To Olly, RIP. Love, Irene
ReplyDeleteOh Christine, so very sad to read that Ollie is no longer patrolling and keeping a wary eye out for the occasional visit from the Pointers from "down below" I know how much you will miss him, but Spud will probably take over many of Ollies duties as we have found that Tilly has since Charlie went.
ReplyDeleteIrene thank you for your kind album of ollie photos that you sent to me of FB - he has left a very big hole in our lives at the moment.
ReplyDeleteAs I said on FB I have to remind myself that his time with us, as an RSPCA rescue cat, was his second chance of happiness and he took it with gusto. As one kind guest -mailed me "He was a treasure and it was always a pleasure to be met by him each time we visited." you have all been so kind Thank you.
Thank you Sue i'm sure Spud is trying hard but his first action so far has been to break an antique Eperge in the Dining room so maybe room for improvemnts there!
Take Care
Christine and Charlesxxx
We are so very sorry to read about your beloved Olley. You will be missing him now as much as we all miss our lovely Gerald; there are just some cats that are absolutely unique and it seemed to us from your pics and posts that Olley was one of that ilk with his antics and quirky kindly character.....cats are givers, aren't they. God bless the little soul.
ReplyDeleteKeep your peckers up and Spud will be comforting and present. Olley will always give you a smile when you think of him, and; in time a good chuckle or three. Lots of love and ((((hugs)))) to you all, pats xxxxx.
P.s. Sorry for the late communication, offline and had to buy a new computer this week. xx.
Thank you Pats - there are times when the house seems empty but Spud is trying his best to look after us. Every body has been so kind in contacting us and every message has meant a lot to us. "A Quirky kindly character!" so right Pats!
ReplyDeleteChristine and Charles xxx