So sad

Our dear Eggy went off his food earlier this week. This morning we took him to the vet and she confirmed what we suspected - his kidneys were shutting down. We decided it was time for the big needle. It was very peaceful - he went to sleep as we stroked him. His star has been polished and he'll be up there winking at us on clear nights.

We are so sad but he had a long life and a happy one - he was 17 years, 6 months and 1 day old. We have so many wonderful memories of him to treasure.

He is buried in the garden, under the quince, in a place where, latterly, he liked to sit. OB made this lovely tribute from the fallen crab apples. 

Sweet dreams, dearest boy.