Wednesday 24 April 2019

Remembering Lewis, a true gentleman cat

In the last couple of weeks, Lewis had a lump growing on his lip which we thought was maybe an abscess but sadly this was not so. Äiti has many photos of it, but this was his better side. The lump was a tumour, growing from the bone and an operation would not have been successful. Yesterday Äiti made the hardest but kindest decision. Lewis had been eating well - demanding his smoked salmon and enjoying scritches, but the lump was growing daily, and was beginning to bleed and bother him, so  ystävämme eläinlääkäri guided him gently beyond this life. 
 
 Äiti had not realised it, but it was six years to the day that his brother Harris (litter brother) made that journey too, and she took comfort from that. The Big C got them both.
This is one of the first photos Äiti took of them in June 2005 when she bought them home, after they had spent 18 months at a rescue centre in Bristol where they had been given up when they were about 4 years old. They were very shy and hid for a long time. Harris never let Äiti handle him and Lewis only did so in the last year or so. By Äiti's reeckoning he was about 20 years old. With Lewis now gone, Aila is the only Britcat. Äiti feels a huge part of her life has gone now.
Lewis was a true English gentleman. We all respected him and we will miss him dearly.  We hope Harris and Stran are there to welcome him and we will see you in the stars.

36 comments:

  1. Farewell handsome Lewis. You were loved and will be missed.
    Our human truly had a soft spot for this mancat.
    Sending Aiti and the rest of the horde purrs of comfort.
    XOXO

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  2. Sending comforting purrs to you.

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  3. I'm sorry for your loss. I loved Lewis from afar. Sending comforting thoughts.

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  4. We’re so sorry for your loss. Sending purrs.

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  5. Lewis was a shining example of everything a true Gentleman Cat should be. We are very happy that he had grown so affectionate in recent times. We know that he will be happy to see his beloved Stran and his brother Harris--and maybe glad the King P is living in a wonderful but not-too-close neighborhood ;-) We know Lewis is thankful tonight for the wonderful life he lived with you. XOXOXO from Spitty and the Human

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  6. We're so sorry for the loss of your handsome and sweet Lewis. We send you comforting purrs and gentle headbonks. Purrs

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  7. I'm so sorry. 20 years may be a long time in cat years, but it is never enough. Lewis was a wonderful Britcat.

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  8. I am so sorry to read about Angel Lewis; hugs and purrs to you all. Even as an older cat, we want more time together.

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  9. Olen pahoillani, otan osaa. Hyvää matkaa Lewis!

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  10. We are so very sorry for your loss.

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  11. So very sad to hear this. It's so very hard to say goodbye after so many years. Hugs and purrs from our house.

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  12. The Eastside Cats told us about your precious Lewis' passing. You have my condolences.
    Hugs Cecilia mom to Angel Madi

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  13. We are so very sorry to hear about dear Lewis. Purrs and hugs from all of us.

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  14. I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. XO

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  15. Oh Lewis, we will miss you. Mommy is so grateful to have met you (and even petted you a couple times!) We will name a star tonight for you...fare thee well and safe journey into the beyond.

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  16. I am so very deeply sorry that Lewis is not with us any longer. I have tears in my eyes for your pain and loss. I know that pain well too. I know you loved him, and best of all, Lewis knew you loved him as well. I am grateful you two had the time together that you did. I know the deep sadness that comes with that decision you had to make. Sending hugs and care to you and I will look for Lewis tonight, I promise...high in the sky along with my babies and all the others who have gone on ahead of us.

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  17. Fly free,Sweet Lewis ! Lots of furiends were there to great you !

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  18. We are very sorry to hear about your sweet Lewis crossing the Bridge.
    We send lots of comforting purrs.It is never easy to say goodbye to a beloved kitty.
    Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ

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  19. Purrs and hugs and some tears, too. So sorry to hear these sad tidings!

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  20. We are sending our purrs and prayers of support on Lewis going over the Rainbow Bridge. He had a great life with you all and will be watching over us all from above
    Timmy, Dad Pete and Family

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  21. so very sorry to hear the news--at least the two brothers are together again! So sorry!

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  22. Äiti, also we are very sorry to hear the sad news. You and Lewis are in our thoughts.

    As I have said elsewhere, I admire you for taking two very shy cats as your first cats - and that you had to wait many years to touch Lewis. Lewis sure was very lucky to find you who accepted him as the cat he was and the needs he had.

    I`m very happy that he opened up in the last year. I`m sure he appreciated you a lot.

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  23. Godspeed your journey to heaven Lewis; we send hugs and loves not only to you, but also to your mom, and the family you leave behind ~~ ♥♥♥♥♥♥

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  24. We are so sorry to hear the sad news about Lewis. Our thoughts are with you.

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  25. I'm so sorry about your loss of Lewis. Big healing hugs. ♥

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  26. I'm so, so sorry for you loss. I lost two cats on the same day 2 years apart. It seems cruel and comforting at the same time.

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  27. Rest in peace, sweet boy. My heartfelt sympathy to your family.

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  28. We are so sorry for your loss. (((hugs)))

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  29. So sorry for your loss. Soft Pawkisses to comfort you. Fly free beautiful Soul💗💗💗

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  30. What a handsum mancat he was. We're so sorry fur your loss. We're sendin' hugs and purrayers.

    Luv ya'

    Dezi and Raena

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  31. We didn't know your handsome Lewis, but we read of your loss on Power of the Paw and came by to say how sad we are for you. We know how hard it is to lose our furries. Warm hugs.

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  32. I am so sorry to hear of Lewis' passing and send you my love and condolences. It is so hard for those who grieve, but two brothers are once more together.

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