Farewell Sterly Whirly Fluffster

It was with very heavy hearts and tear filled eyes that Nick and I took Sterling, our 16 year old Himalayan cat to the vet this morning.  He hadn't been eating or drinking for four days, and had withered away to just 4lb.  Unfortunately, he had fluid on his lungs, a severe heart murmur, and a very large, and almost certain, cancerous tumour in his right kidney.

We buried him in a memorial garden where my beloved Tallie (dec. 2006) lies.  A lovely little concrete cat statue pays homage to his long and happy life.

We will always love you Sterly and you will be missed.  RIP.

A tribute to you Sterly:

2 months old

2 years old

2.5 years old

6 years old

9 years old (together with Tallie)

11 years old (together with Shelby)

12 years old

15 years old (together with Shelby and Sandi)