2012 - The year we moved into his house.
Heartbreakingly, Ginger our gorgeous ginger boy, died in Alan's arms on Saturday night. From the first day we met him when we rented the bungalow that was on our first smallholding in Berkshire, when his original owners went to work abroad right until this weekend he has been in our lives and our hearts.
The shy boy who came quickly out of his shell, loving being in the company of other cats, dogs, chickens and sheep. He walked with the dogs through our various fields and woodlands, prowled through Chicken World, avoiding only the geese ... who he really did not understand.
With his first ever health worries earlier this year, he even excelled at the vets, making them all smile while he purred his way through blood tests and examinations. He was a truly special cat.
His life with us in photos.
2012
2013 - Posing with Archie
2014 - Walking side by side with Suky
2014 - A Ginger rose between two Russell-y thorns.
2014 - Snoozing with Suky
2015 - Napping with Mavis
2015 - Making good use of a new gatepost.
2017 - In the paddock in Wales
2017 - Joining in with Christmas fun for the blog and our family Christmas cards.
2018 - With Mavis
2019 - In the paddock with Mavis, Suky, Jasmine the lamb and Bella.
2022 - Testing out his new fence step/scratching post.
2023 - Watching Mum
2025 - Watching television.
2026 - Watching Uncle Jason and Aunty Tash when they cat-sat earlier this year.
A very special cat who led a wonderful life and enjoyed virtually every moment of it.
Ginger - January 2009 - 3rd October 2026
Rest in Peace my gorgeous boy. 🌹
Sue xx
Sad to hear.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely cat he was, so many friends and adventures.
So very sorry to hear of Gingers passing. He was indeed a very fine cat. Your heart will be sore. Sending love. Xx
ReplyDeleteso sorry to hear your sad news, i hope Ginger has been reunited with Mavis and Suky xx from julie
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely photos full of memories. June
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures, lovely memories - hoping they will ease the inevitable sadness
ReplyDeleteA very special cat indeed.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely memorial post this is honouring Ginger and his life with you and Allan (and his other ‘friends)
He looks as though he was very loveable and much loved.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read this. At least he died at home, where he was so loved. The photos are a fitting tribute to him.
ReplyDeleteBless him he was such a special boy. We lost our 20 year old cat last year. She was a wonderful puss too. Thinking of you both. Sue H
ReplyDeleteYou will miss Ginger but do feel content that you gave him the best life. And, in my experience, cats hate moving house so he has managed to miss the transfer to the bungalow. Marty
ReplyDeleteWeirdly, Ginger had no problem at all moving house. He lived in 4 different homes with us, and came on holiday twice. As long as we were there he was happy. ❤️
DeleteSo sorry to hear. Well done, beautiful Ginger. You were indeed a Very Good Boy
ReplyDeleteVery sad to hear this but what joy he bought you and you gave him a wonderful life in return. Maeve xxx
ReplyDeleteThere really is nothing so special as a gorgeous ginger cat. JennyP
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this news. It never gets easier when you lose a member of the family. He had a wonderful, happy life with you, was such a special boy and you have lots of memories to look back on.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Ellie
Sue, so sorry to read this, they leave a big hole in one’s lives, we lost Harry our beautiful ginger in May and your Ginger always looked so much like Harry. Ginger had a wonderful life with you and Alan and Mavis and Sukie, sending lots of hugs, Margaret
ReplyDeleteSorry to read about Ginger. Such lovely memory photos, he obviously had a happy life with his friends.
ReplyDeleteSo sad and sorry for your loss of Ginger, I believe that cats lead you to your new home and then leave you when that task is done, be happy in his memory and the bungalow. Jan x
ReplyDeleteOh my heart goes out to you and Alan.
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos of a beautiful cat.
Thinking of you
Alison in Devon x
So sorry to read this. The photos are a beautiful tribute to Ginger. He had a happy life with you and was much loved and it's lovely that he went in Alan's arms and not at the vets.
ReplyDeleteSue and Alan, I was so sad to read about Ginger passing over the Rainbow Bridge. I'm sure he will leave a large cat shaped hole in your lives. Xx
ReplyDeleteIm so sorry to hear the news, Sue, he was indeed a lovely cat. He had a lovely life with you and Alan. Rest in peace Ginger xx
ReplyDeleteMy heart is breaking for you and Alan. Such a lovely one. She wrapped herself around your hearts and brought such joy, happiness and solace when you needed it. Thinking of you. Mary X
ReplyDeleteOh my dear girl, I am so terribly sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are such a wonderful tribute to him (I love 2015 with Mavis) and hope your store of fabulous images is a comfort to you.
There is nothing that hurts like this, even when you know that Ginger had the most fabulous life with you and knew how much he was loved. xx
Oh, no, what a sweet boy. I'm so sorry, and I know you'll miss him every day. I still miss cats that we had from 20 years ago. They are always in our hearts.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that you've lost your handsome boy. I've enjoyed reading all about him over the years on your blogs. He definitely lived his best life. From February this year up to September we've lost 3 elderly pets - both our 9yr old rabbits and an almost 17yr old jack russell. The grief has been too much!! Xx
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry to read your sad news. They never leave our hearts.
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry to hear about lovely Ginger, Sue & Alan. He was a beautiful boy who couldn't have been more loved. xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely boy and he had a great life with you guys. It's so sad when they leave us. I've been following your blog for so long I feel as if I knew him. Take care of yourself, it's OK to have a cry when you need to xx ~ EssDee
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely photos of your special boy and it’s good that your were with him. As he passed. Catriona
ReplyDeleteMy lovely boy died on October 1st . I ache for more time with him -
ReplyDeleteAs I am sure you do with Ginger
So sorry for you and Alan. What a beauty and lovely boy Ginger was.
ReplyDeleteHe sounds like a very special cat indeed.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry, I loved seeing pictures of Ginger. Such a lovely fellow.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Hugs. So sorry.
ReplyDeleteOh Sue I’m so sorry - but what a marvellous life he lived with you and Alan, truly a lucky cat! So glad you have so many lovely photos of him too. xx
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